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OMPLIMENT RY
APRIL 2015 VOL 13 ISSUE 2
FISHING FOR REDFISH OUT OF MORANrsquoS MARINA bull PORT FOURCHAN
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Publisher Editor
Mike Strong
Sales Manager
Dottie Godberry
Staff Photographer
Jimmy Dunkley
Contributing Writers
Bill DelauneLinda Melancon
Calvin Bessonett
Bully
Goosie Guice
Orhan McMillan
Kellie Seymour
Tanya Stilley
Roland Doucet
Jimmy Dunkley
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Ascension Magazine
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ST ELIZABETH GOLF 4
SWEET EYES W TANYA 10
DCT CRAWFISH CONTEST 12
A TRIBUTE TO CJ PARENT22
BILL DELAUNE26
JAMMINrsquo WITH GOOSIE 30
THOUGHTS FROM BULLY 32
HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL 36
Table of Contents
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St ElizabethHospital Holds
14th Annual GolfTournament
On Monday March 16 2015St Elizabeth Hospital held its14th Annual Golf Classic at theLinks at Pelican Point This
annual golf scramblebenefitting the St ElizabethEndowment Fund hinges onthe generous support of local
businesses for sustainablesuccess year after year
33 teams participated in this yearrsquos event Majestic MedicalSolutions served as the eventrsquosexclusive Cart Sponsor for thethird straight year and theFranciscan Missionaries of Our
Lady Health System(FMOLHS) again contributedas the Gold Sponsor EATELthe Pathology Group of
Louisiana and Whitney Bank each sponsored at theCorporate level
The FMOLHS teamrepresented by Kevin GuidryRob Handy and Bubba Fishertook first place The MarjonElectric team including John
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Jenkins Bob Jones QuintonCorley and Billy Spout placedsecond and Himmelrsquos
Architectural Door andHardware with Jay HimmelScott Mathews Tony Freemanand Ryan Madere placed third
The Closest to the Pin contest was won by Taylor Broussard
Stuart amp Company and theLongest Drive contest was wonby Katie Graves Regions Bankfor the second year running
The success of this event isshared with the amazing team of
volunteers that made it happen A host of hospital teammembers Franciscan
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Missionaries of Our Lady HealthSystem Materials Managementteam members St ElizabethPhysicians team members andmembers of the Womenrsquos
Advisory Council of StElizabeth Hospital contributedtheir time effort andenthusiasm to ensure thetournamentrsquos success
The deadline for pageant applications is theApril 25th Get those forms in now
wwwjambalayafestivalorg
The 2015 Gonzales Jambalaya Pageant will beheld Saturday May 2nd and Sunday May 3rdThe pageant is open to girls ages 0-23 and boysages 0-4 The deadline to enter the pageantis April 25th
Applications and Queenrsquos Rules and Regulationsare available online at wwwjambalayafestivalorg
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St Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales
and Our Lady of the Lake RegionalMedical Center in Baton Rouge haveeach been named Hospital of the Yearin the small and large hospital cate-gories respectively by the LouisianaState Nurses Association and theLouisiana Nurses Foundation
This is the fourth time St ElizabethHospital has been named Hospital of Year and the sixth time for Our Lady of the Lake St Elizabeth previously earned the award in 2006 2011 and2012 Our Lady of the Lake earnedthe award in 2008 2010 2011 2013and 2014
These honors were announced on
March 28 at the 14th annualNightingale Awards ceremony anevent that recognizes quality servicecommitment and excellence forRegistered Nurses in the state of Louisiana The Nightingale Awardsalso recognizes individuals for excel-lence in nursing The following hon-ors were presented to St Elizabethand Our Lady of the Lake nurses atthe event
983223Outstanding Community Achievementby a Registered Nurse ndash
Charla Johnson RNSt Elizabeth
983223Nursing Administratorof the Year ndash Yvonne Pellerin RN
St Elizabeth
983223Nurse Educator of the Year ndash
Rosie Kiper RN St Elizabeth
983223Nurse of the Year ndash Jerre HindsRN Our Lady of the Lake
983223Clinical Practice Nurseof the Year ndash John Wilson RN
Our Lady of the Lake
983223Rookie of the Year ndashKieran Foley RNOur Lady of the Lake
983223Hall of Fame Inductee ndashColetta Barrett RNOur Lady of the Lake
983223Outstanding Nurse Researcher
of the Year ndash Lisa Skemp RNOur Lady of the Lake College
ldquoEvery day our nurses are at the fore-front of patient care It is this work that results in our hospitals being rec-ognized as national leaders in improv-ing processes of care and patient out-comes Congratulations to our 2015Nightingale winners who exemplify the Spirit of Healing to which we arecalled to answer every dayrdquo said JohnJ Finan Jr president of theFranciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
Our Lady of the Lake and St
Elizabeth are both part of theFranciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
St Elizabeth Hospital andOur Lady of the Lake Each Earn
Hospital of the Year Award
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We are especially interested in making all of our patients feel right
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with Layne Gautreau
On this special daymothersgrandmothers and mothers-to-bewillbe bestowed love and appreciation- with gifts of cards flowers family gatherings and that one very specialgift of fine jewelry While traditionalgifts of motherrsquos rings engravedlockets and diamond hearts remain afavorite this season you have many newand exciting designs to selectfrom Chic mommy pendants formothers of all ages designed withsweet silhouettes danglingbirthstones or initial charms are ontop of the list These precious giftsoffer versatile settings to allow easy
additions upon the arrival of new family members pets includedPersonalized family jewelry representsthe spirit of family love thatwill becherished and remembered for a
lifetime Classic with a moderntwist diamond jewelry remains atreasured keepsakesure to capture amotherrsquos heartDiamond designs inmountings of karatgold platinum orsterling silver areavailable foranyonersquos taste forall budgets and arealways a perfect giftto enchant that
specialmom Pink is in itrsquos not only pretty but it is posh This MotherrsquosDay you will find an abundance of fashionable designs featuring pink
karat gold and gemstones Forcenturies the color pink has beenthought of as being femininesensitive tender and innocenteverything associated with mother-hood This year more than ever youhave an impressive number of beauti-
ful personal and affordable keepsakestyles to commemorate the specialhighlights of any motherrsquos life Eachmaintains its historic charm and dis-tinctive look while adding a new bril-liance to all kinds of jewelry designs
Birthstones April - Diamond
A crystalline material composed of pure carbon diamonds are brilliantly clear sparkling and one of the hard-est substances known to man The
pure white diamond has long been asymbol of innocence and invincibility And because of its inner fire and
durability diamond was alwaysbelieved to strengthen love and bringmarital happiness No wonder it isnow the most popular gem forengagements and weddings Becauseof their inner fire it is important tohave your diamonds cleanedprofessionally to maintain their lively sparkle and brilliance
Jewelry QampA
What is a Nail Head When around brilliant diamond is poorlyproportionedwith excessive paviliondepth the center of the diamondappears dark
What are the 3 Brsquos of DiamondCutting The Bruter gives a roughdiamond its face-up outline TheBlocker places the table and fourfacets on the crown plus four facetsand the culet on the pavilion TheBrillianteer places and polishes theremaining 40 facets of the 58facet totaly
What is a Spread Stone This is apolished diamond that is cut to look
larger than it actually is It has ashallowpavilion with a disproportion-ately large table sometimesexhibiting the fish eye effect
What is a Scintillation This is thereflection of outside light shining onthe facets of a diamond producingquick flashes resembling sparksSometimes called sparkle it is usually seen when the diamond is moved orthe light source shifts
Jewelry GiftsSure To WarmThe Heart
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HomemadeBeauty Concoctions ndash DoThey Really Work
I must admit Irsquom a Pinterestlover In my free time I lovelooking for fun beauty tipstricks and recipes So here are
a few homemade beauty recipesthat I triedhellipfinally
Coffee Sugar Scrub
A well known (Irsquove wanted tomake this for a couple of yearsnow) skin firming homemaderecipe that has a reputation totone and tighten problem areasof the body
Recipe1 cup coffee (any kind)
1 cup sugarfrac12 cup olive oilfrac12 cup water
Put all ingredients in blenderand blend until a fine consisten-cy Keep in air tight containerand place by your SHOWER
I say put by the shower
because I kept mind next to my tubhellipsince Irsquom a total bath girlI canrsquot help it Since I wassmall my maw maw alwaysmade me luxurious bubblebaths (Ivory liquid) and Irsquovebeen hooked since
So as you can see here (photo)after hovering in my bathtub toapply my coffee scrub all overmy thighs and tush it got a lit-tle messy Well maybe it got alot messy
After using this the pastfew weeks although notconsistently I certainly feel like
my skin is tighter Even when Iapplied the mixture at nightthe next day I felt my skin alittle tighter
PS ndash I also felt a little moreawake just from smelling the
coffee aromaOverall review is this is atemporary fix to smooth andtighten the skin Itrsquos not along term fix but then againnothing is except to exerciseFun recipe though
Vinegar ListerineFoot Soak
This recipe is new to me but I was ready to try it nonetheless
It states that in 15 ndash 30 min-utes all your hard and dry skin will come off by just rubbing atowel over your feet
Recipe
Equal parts
Listerine (Some say donrsquot usethe blue stuff because it willmake your feet blue I hadTotal Listerine which is clear)Vinegar (they say apple cideris better but I used regular
vinegar)
Hot waterSoak feet for 15 to 30 minutesand then remove skin with atowel
I started by mixing only a cupeach but if yoursquod like to soak both feel completely yoursquollneed to use at least two cups of each Also make sure you useHOT water not only does itfeel better to soak your feet inbut I it also helps further soften
your dry skin
I decided to soak my feet forthe full 30 minutes I must saythe smell wasnrsquot ideal but my feet felt invigorated veryquickly (from the ListerineIrsquom assuming)
After 30 minutes Then I pulledmy feet out and a towel did not
work to take off the dead skinI needed something a littlemore heavy duty So with apumice stone and soft brush I
was able to scrub some skin
away however the tougherareas like around my heel area
werenrsquot as easy to remove I would say in the toughercalloused areas it softened theskin about 50 This may bean idea time to use a skinshaver but be careful if youdo that
Overall review of this recipeis skip it and just go get apedicure
Happy Spring Ascension Parish
Get out an enjoy the weatherfamily friends and a have agood time
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Itrsquos All Good at Frankrsquos in PrairievilleWe havenrsquot changed Wersquove only gotten betterOpen 7 days a week and entertainment onFriday Night makes your visit with us pleasurable
2256738876 bull Airline HwyPrairieville
franksrestaurantlanet
We also cater boiled crawfishon or off site with our
Outdoor Pavillion Availablefor your event
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This year we double ournumber of cooks when 23crawfish cooking teams set outto showcase their secret
recipes In addition there were45 craft booths and 30 carshow entrees showed theirstuff along with a karaoke
contestThis year Na-Na-Sha Band
played from 200 - 500 androcked the afternoon away
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For more than 19 years we have developed owned and managed senior housing communities throughout
Louisiana and Georgia that provide alternative livingarrangements for seniors combining wellness independence and personal care in a warm dignified setting with over 100
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ldquoCOME JOIN OUR AZALEA FAMILY AND LET US
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2256441028The event was geared to raise
money for Dreams Come True by selling the crawfish cooked in thecontest at a reasonable rateEveryone enjoyed the crawfishand with 70 sacks of crawfishboiled it was evident the event was a great success
It was a great day and wersquod liketo thank all of our committeemembers cooks craft vendorscar show entrees karaoke singers volunteers judges sponsors and abig thanks to all the public for
coming spend there Saturday withus to help raise money for theDream Kids We could not havehad such a successful event without all of you
Cajun Livin N Cookin and TheDreams Come True Foundation would like to thank
Judges-Leuna Johnson - Ascension PublicSchools Child NutritionSupervisor Sherman Jackson -Gonzales Police Cheryl Babin -
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Gonzales Weekly CitizenCharlotte Guedry -Pelican Post OnlineNewspaper Kylie Dixon - WBRZ-TV Sam Irwin -Crawfish ReportcomChloe Ernest - CrawfishQueen Wally Tallion-Jambalaya Festival Association DaveNusbaum - WWL-TVSabrina Nusbaum - Ascension Parish School
Board Richard Condon -Eagle 981 EddieLambert - District 59
Committeemembers -Rodney and Leslie Dupuy with Cajun Livin NCookin (event host andcoordinators crawfishcook-off) Kim Aydell andSherry Mack (craftbooths) Ronnie Romano(Karaoke) AP andCharlotte Borne (Judges
Area) Tashia Loots andErik Fairley with Sweet ampSalty (car show) Monica with Louisiana Jaycees(crawfish eating contestand washer boardtournament Galvez FireDepartment (washingcrawfish) and EMSgservices Sorrento FireDepartment (cokebooth) Freddie Smith with Dreams Come True(Treasure) Terry McConnell (powered
parachute aircrafts)
Sponsors-Our top Major - Crownsponsors were FredsTravel Centers of Louisiana and BulletIndustrial
Gold sponsors -Its Just PrintHole N Da Wall SeafoodLamar Dixon ExpoFoundation AtmosEntergy
Silver Sponsors -Cuts-N-Such Hair SalonLLC Galvez Hardwareand Outdoor CookingJambalaya Festival Association River RatsBar and Grille
Bronze Sponsors -Harvest SupermarketPeppers Fresh MarketPrairieville PharmacyTags amp Titles Old TimeFarm Supply Pinnacle
Services Roys IceBatemans Ice MannysBar
The event was a greatsuccess for a great causeand we are looking for- ward to seeing you againnext year
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Thank You for
Your Support of
Dreams Come True
Attention Candidates Seeking Election
Ascension Magazine is here to help get your messagein the hands of Ascension Parish residents
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wwwascensionmagazinenet
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Hey Dr RobIrsquom sending you
a selfie Do I look
alr ight
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Breakfast with Sherrie
The first Breakfast withSherrie of 2015 was held atthe Ascension Chamber office
Wednesday April 8 2015
Former Chairmanrsquos of theBoard came together withpresent Chairman KendalMatassa and President SherrieDespino to discuss Boardaccomplishments and thegrowth of the ChamberTopics regarding newmarketing campaigns to help
Chamber members maximizetheir growth potential as wellas new and exciting upcomingprograms in the 2015 year
were discussed in depth withmany new ideas beingpresented from the vastknowledge of the sevenChairmen who were in
attendance As our Parishcontinues to grow wecontinue our commitment tohelp Chamber members grow their businesses and search foropportunities to increase ourlevel of effectiveness andpush into a new realm ofperformance
Foote Family Dental Care
Foote Family Dental Care helda Ribbon Cutting Ceremony onFriday March 13 2015announcing the opening of their location at 328 SouthBurnside Avenue in GonzalesFoote Family Dental Care is thebrand new state of the art
dental facility for Dr NoraRichardson-Foote Dr Foote was in private practice inDenham Springs for over 14
years before moving toGonzales She offers a wide
variety of restorative and cos-metic procedures for patients of all ages Dr Foote also offerssedation dentistry and same day appointments Foote Family
Dental Care hours are Monday 900am ndash 500pm Tuesday andThursday 830am ndash 400pm
Wednesday and Friday 830amndash 100pm
Attending the ribbon cuttingfor Foote Family Dental Care
were Owner Dr NoraRichardson-Foote DDSDental Hygienist Lacie Green Front DeskDental AssistantRamsey Catoir City of Gonzales Mayor Barney
Arceneaux Ascension ParishPublic Information OfficerLester Kenyon AscensionChamber of CommercePresidentCEO SherrieDespino Chamber BoardMember Paul Salvant Chamber
Ambassadors ChamberMembers family and friends
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Bad BreathBy Calvin Bessonet DDSFAGD Ascension Premier Dental
Whether you call it bad breath
or halitosis itrsquos an unpleasant
condition thatrsquos cause for
embarrassment Some people
with bad breath arenrsquot even
aware therersquos a problem If
yoursquore concerned about bad
breath see your dentist He or
she can help identify the cause
and if itrsquos due to an oral condi-
tion develop a treatment plan
to help eliminate it
What you eat affects the air you
exhale Certain foods such as
garlic and onions contribute to
objectionable breath odor
Once the food is absorbed into
the bloodstream it is trans-
ferred to the lungs where it is
expelled Brushing flossing and
mouthwash will only mask the
odor temporarily Odors contin-
ue until the body eliminates the
food Dieters may develop
unpleasant breath from infre-
quent eating
If you dont brush and floss
daily particles of food remain in
the mouth collecting bacteria
which can cause bad breath
Food that collects between the
teeth on the tongue and
around the gums can rot leav-
ing an unpleasant odor
Bad breath can also be caused by
dry mouth (xerostomia) which
occurs when the flow of saliva
decreases Saliva is necessary to
cleanse the mouth and remove
particles that may cause odor
Dry mouth may be caused by
various medications salivary
gland problems or continuously
breathing through the mouth
If you suffer from dry mouth
your dentist may prescribe anar-
tificial saliva or suggest using
sugarless candy and increasing
your fluid intake
Tobacco products cause bad
breath If you use tobacco ask
your dentist for tips on kicking
the habit
Bad breath may be the sign of a
medical disorder such as a local
infection in the respiratory
tract chronic sinusitis postnasal
drip chronic bronchitis dia-
betes gastrointestinal distur-
bance liver or kidney ailment
If your dentist determines that
your mouth is healthy you may
be referred to your family doc-
tor or a specialist to determine
the cause of bad breath
Maintaining good oral health is
essential to reducing bad breath
Schedule regular dental visits
for a professional cleaning and
checkup If you think you have
constant bad breath keep a log
of the foods you eat and make a
list of medications you take
Some medications may play a
role in creating mouth odors
Let your dentist know if youve
had any surgery or illness since
your last appointment
Brush twice a day with fluoride
toothpaste to remove food
debris and plaque Brush your
tongue too Once a day use
floss or an interdental cleaner to
clean between teeth
Mouthwashes are generally
cosmetic and do not have a
long-lasting effect on bad
breath If you must constantly
use a breath freshener to hide
unpleasant mouth odor see
your dentist If you need extra
help in controlling plaque your
dentist may recommend using a
special antimicrobial mouth
rinse A fluoride mouth rinse
used along with brushing and
flossing can help prevent tooth
decay
Clean your tongue Most of the
odor that comes from your
mouth is on your tongue Use
your toothbrush with tooth-
paste reach back as far as possi-
ble and brush forward A
tongue scraper works even bet-
ter which can be found at any
pharmacy or supermarket The
metal ones are dishwasher safe
and allow you to clean them
regularly
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Tom Bensonand the Saga of the Intentionally Defective GrantorTrust
In February I wrote an articleabout trusts The article discussedthe basics of trust law andexplained that the trustee of atrust has a duty to act in the bestinterest of the trustrsquos beneficiaries At that time Robert Rosenthalthe trustee of a trust created by Tom Benson was refusing toremove the Saints and Pelicanssports franchises from the trust inexchange for an unsecuredpromissory note that Mr Benson was attempting to substitute
instead Mr Bensonrsquos daughterand his two grandchildren are thebeneficiaries of the trust He wants to remove the teams fromthe trust so he can give them tohis third wife
In recent weeks there have been
further developments regardingthis attempted asset swap that areof interest This article will discussthe strategy Benson is trying to useto remove the sports franchisesfrom the trust and the recentdevelopments regarding hisattempts to do so
The type of trust that owns theSaints and Pelicans is an irrevocabletrust and trusts like this are oftenused for estate tax planningpurposes If someone dies withassets exceeding approximately $5million estate taxes are owedbefore distributions are made to
the heirs To minimize these taxesirrevocable trusts are created andassets are transferred into themSince the trust is irrevocable thecreator of the trust (called theldquoGrantorrdquo) has no right to use theassets therefore the assets arenot considered a part of hisestate at death
In addition to removing assetsfrom the Grantorrsquos estate for estatetax purposes these trusts oftenallow the Grantor to continue to
pay the income tax on the assetstransferred to the trust Thisstrategy is used to further reducethe Grantorrsquos estate for tax purpos-es This is possible because theestate tax laws and income tax lawsare not aligned Assets placed in atrust that are not counted forestate tax purposes can still beconsidered as owned by theGrantor for income tax purposesThis type of irrevocable trust iscalled an ldquointentionally defective
grantor trustrdquo However it is notdefective at all ndash in reality it is very effective at achieving its purposes
To be an ldquointentionally defectivegrantor trustrdquo the lawyer whodrafts it has to put some speciallanguage in it In Louisiana themost common power we use tocreate an ldquointentionally defectivegrantor trustrdquo is for the Grantor tobe able to substitute assets of anequal value for the assets that arein the trust Apparently this rightto substitute assets of an equal value is what Tom Benson istrying to do
As mentioned the trustee hasthus far refused to allow thesubstitution of assets Instead hehas asked for asset appraisals toshow that the values are equalHis refusal to make the exchangeof assets has spawned anotherlawsuit ndash this time in federal courtThis new lawsuit was filed by MrBensonrsquos attorneys on March 11thand it alleges the trustee neverrequired appraisals for previousmultimillion dollar exchanges and
so he shouldnrsquot this time either
There is another lawsuit pendingbetween Benson and his family in aTexas state court over another trustthat owns some other businessesfounded by Benson Although the judge in that case has no authority regarding the new suit filed infederal court he has stated hedoes not believe the asset swapcan happen
Mr Bensonrsquos attempt to removethe Saints and Pelicans from a trustthat owns them so he can givethem to his third wife involves asophisticated planning tool used by attorneys to reduce estate taxesHowever in this instance the toolis being used to try to take some-thing away from his children andgrandchildren and give it to hiscurrent wife I would have toagree with the Texas judge Idonrsquot think this swap will happeneither particularly if the trust issubject to Louisiana law Althoughthis attempt might not be success-ful there is one thing you can take
away from this saga we all need toplan for two things we know aregoing to happen ndash death and taxes
Mrs Melancon has engaged in the practice of law in Louisiana for the past 17 yearsThe primary focus of her practice is estate planning special needs planning elder law and probate She is also accredited by the VA to give advice regarding veteransrsquo benefits For more information please contact her at 225-744-0027 You may also visit her website at wwwLegacyCenterLacom
YOUR ESTATE MATTERSBy Linda Melancon
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Silkpeel Q amp A What is Silkpeeldermalinfusion
The SilkPeel DermalinfusionSystem combines non-invasiveexfoliation with deep delivery of patient-specific solutions directly tothe skin The Silk Peel stimulatesnew cell growth andaddresses your specific skincondition giving your skinthe revitalization you want Your skin immediately looksclearer and brighter and
definitely feels smootherand your makeup will goon easily
How is SilkPeel differentfrom othermicrodermabrasionprocedures
While they both remove aportion of the upper layer of the skin or the stratumcorneum a SilkPeel is much morecontrolled and consistent in the
way it operates That is becauserather than blasting particles at skin(as with older microderm devices)or pushing an abrasive tip acrossthe skin by hand dermalinfusionuses the controlled vacuum pres-sure to pull the skin up into achamber in the hand piece where it is evenly abraded justas agressively or as softly as the vacuum pressure is set by ourskincare professional
Is there any downtime withSilkpeel dermalinfusion
Usually there is no downtime withthe SilkPeel but some patientscan experience tightening of theskin and mild exfoliation Post
treatment the skin may be slightly pink but this should last for aboutone hour Patients can return back to work post treatment or resumetheir everyday routine
Who should get a Silkpeel
All skin types can benefit from theSilkPeel treatment The SilkPeelcan help anyone who has acne sundamage hyperpigmentation brownspots mild wrinkles skin dullnessand large pores Even the mostsensitive-skin individual maybenefit from a silk peel that hasbeen adjusted for their skin type
How often should I geta Silkpeel
To jump start your new skin we recommend 3-4 treatments2 weeks apart and maintenanceevery 2-3 months However evenone silk peel will usually refresh your skin for up to six weeks
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CJ Parent The Musical RidgeRunner form the Bluff Road When you first meet Clarence ldquoCJrdquoParent you wouldnrsquot think that he would even get on a stage much lesssing and play guitar CJ is a quiet
person but he comes out of himself for his music Music is life to CJShirley and I had a relaxing visit with Lynette and CJ on theirhouseboat that CJ built himself in1985 By trade CJ was a surveyorbut the houseboat is a testament tohis carpentry skills Compact andcomfortable the boat has all thecomforts of a land house with theadvantage of cruising the river if one
so desiredThe desire to play music startedearly for CJ but his nudge into
music came from his father MrKenneth (CJrsquos dad) said he always wanted to play guitar so with acouple of box guitars procured fromMexico their musical journey beganCJ was sixteen and still in school soafter his homework was done he
and his dad would practice Thispriceless bond continued (not thehomework but the music) untilhis dad passed away about three years ago
CJ grew up on the Bluff Road inDutchtown CJrsquos dad worked inthe oil field all his life Theyobviously didnrsquot have television asCJ is one of nine children Rosannaand Kenneth Parent are the proudparents of (oldest to youngest)Caroline Shook Cathy HatcherKenneth Jr Claudia HelgettFranky King Clarence ldquoCJrdquoCharlie Celeste Harris andKarla Metz
CJ was a member of the last classto graduate from Dutchtown HighSchool in 1966 This is when hestarted playing music for the publicHis first band was The RidgeRunners This band was comprisedof Pierre Curry-vocals CJ-leadguitar Billy Joe Berteau-rhythmguitar and Ronnie Tircuiton drums
We didnrsquot try to remember datesthat messes up most of us these
days but this is the list of bandsCJ has been a part of for the last44 years
Lynn Landry ampThe Ram Rods
Lynn Landry-vocals and rhythmguitar Gwen Landry-vocals CJ-leadguitar the late Cary Arceneaux-bassRonnie Bercegeay-bass the lateHopson Arceneaux-drums
Mike Broussard amp the Drifters
Mike Broussard-vocals amp rhythmguitar CJ ndashlead guitar and harmonythe late Randy Babin-bass and
Daniel Gautreaux on drums
Southern Boogie Band CJndashvocals the late Randy Braud-leadRandy Bourgeois-drums CharlieMoran- Bass David Miles-keyboardRuckels Gautreaux-trumpet MikeLambert-sax
Destiny CJ ndash vocals amp lead guitarJohn Braud-vocals amp sax Donny Bercegeay-keyboard Dale Hymel-bass Sammy Myers-drums
LA 1 Band Robert Townsend-drums amp vocals CJ ndashlead guitarLane Swearingen-bass About this time CJ played withHenry Broussard and his bandUnfortunately we couldnrsquot remem-ber these guys either Some parts of
getting older really suckThe Reunion Band SteveManseur-lead vocals amp guitar MikeKing-keyboard Buddy Terrel-tenorsax Kevin Terrel-baritone saxRichard Leger-trumpet Cody Marchand-drums John Marchand-bass amp CJ on lead guitar and vocalsCruzzinrsquo CJ ndashlead guitar amp vocalskeyboard-Kit Duncan Snag Hebert-drums amp Randy Babin on bass
As you can see CJ has been quitthe busy fella for the last 44 yearsand Irsquom just talking about his
music CJ was a surveyor for Gulf States Utilities until retiring after25 years because of colon cancer While fighting the cancer CJ triedto keep surveying but the disease was too much CJ and Lynettehave been through three bouts of cancer 2001 2007 amp 2011 Hisbattle isnrsquot over as once again thecancer has reared its ugly headLynette has been there every step of the way for CJ Lynette is anaccomplished musician in her ownright not a surprise considering she
CJ ParentThe Musical Ridge Runner from the Bluff Road
Clarence CJ Parent got his ticket to go play with the Angels on March 25 He was a lifelong friend of mine-his fathers landbordered ours back when Prairieville was really a prairie-and atreasured classmate in the final class of the old Dutchtown High School (Class of 66) My fondest memories of Clarence were playing with him and his dad-Kenneth Boy Parent-at the old C Brauds Grocery and Bar where we played Milk Cow Blues That tune has been recorded by everyone from Robert Johnson to Elvis to George Strait but we did it on Clarences Spanish guitar my
14-dollar Stella and Boys harmonica much to the delight ofRD Smith and the regular crowd
Clarence went on to bigger and better things playing with several Swamp Pop bands long after Id left my gig with Tinker and the BellsBut he always remembered my favorite song before I even requested it- Change Gonna Come by Sam Cook and my sister Lizs Almost Like a Song by Ronnie MilsaUGps I know he is sitting on the back of a pick-up truck with his dad right now playing a Jimmy Rodgerss song or something by Hank Williams He was a good friend and a
good picker and you cant ask for much more than that
Bill Delaune
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was a Bercegeay before she marriedCJ She started playing music in themiddle school band on clarinet Shealso played the baritone horn andtympani drums She graduated
from East Ascension in 1968 gotmarried and moved to Morgan CityShe has three children DwainDupuis Kristian Mayon and SarahMayon She and CJ are blessed
with 6 grandkids Dustin KeilaLauren Megan Bylan and Blair After her divorce Lynette movedhome and thatrsquos when she met CJHer brother actually was playing inthe band with CJ at the time She was encouraged to continue hermusic and got the chance to sit in with the band on saxophone (not abig stretch from the clarinet) She
got loads of encouragement fromband members and other saxplayers (Musicians all seem eagerto help other musicians with theirart) CJ was excited when Lynettestarted with the band since he wasalready ldquosweetrdquo on her He told ushe always wanted to kiss a sax
player We were glad he waited fora female sax player Sax playing wasnrsquot her only attraction for CJThose eyes kept drawing him inNot to mention her outgoing per-sonality charm and strong characterThey got married and remodeledthe houseboat Lynette was actually Cruzzinrsquos sax player until CJ gottoo sick to play If you happen topick up a Cruzzinrsquo CD the title cutldquoFull Recoveryrdquo CJ wrote forLynette A beautiful song be sureto get a copy of the CD
Throughout CJrsquos illness music
has been his stability and drivingforce He really loves his music youcan see it in his face when he talks
about it Lynette was his ROCK always there for him
CJ and Lynette would like tothank all the family and friends whogave them support and prayersthrough this ordeal Yourthoughtfulness and prayers are moreappreciated than you will ever know
Special thanks go out to themusicians that picked up CJrsquos slack
when he was too sick to fulfill hisgigs Mike and Steve BroussardTroy Dupree Steve Manseur BillBoudreaux and Jerry Acosta Youguys are the best
CJ is now retired and working onhis ldquohoney-dordquo list and Lynette works for St Elizabeth Physicians in
the business office CJ still playsmusic Yoursquoll see him at anynumber of benefits playing hisguitar and singing It is admirablethat he plays so many benefits Idonrsquot think he has ever turned downa request to play at a benefit Weare so blessed to have CJ andLynette in our community
We had a wonderful time floatingon the river at the Parentrsquos Theirplace is so peaceful it is always apleasure to spend time with themThanks to them for opening theirlives to us
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Fall gave us an abundant harvest this year
Itrsquos March and wersquore picking thefew remaining cabbage and Brusselsprouts from the garden And believeit or not in the hoop house wersquore still
being offered a few tomatoes from oursummer vines We like many people today are try-
ing new ways of growing our foods while hoping to conserve water andeliminate chemicals Aquaponicshydroponics raised beds wickingbeds even PVC tubing are all popularnew growing technics and wersquove triedthem all
Imagination has really become a funpart of gardening these days Pretty much anything goes
Through trial and error wersquove hadmany successes and failures in eachgrowing method
Aquaponics is the merging of aquaculture (the raising of fish) and hydro-
ponics (growing in nutrient balanced water with a clay media instead of soil)This method proved a bit challengingat first when trying to establish therequired nitrates and nitrides neededfor plant growth and fruit develop-ment while not harming the live fishbut we finally got it It uses the fish waste to feed the plants The plantsand clay media filter and clean the water and return it to the fish and thecycle simply repeats itself It is theclosest resemblance to a natural ecosystem found in and around naturersquosriverbanks Our plants grew andthrived They produced an abundanceof beautiful vegetables Cucumbers
especially thrived in this environmentand produced more than we and ourneighbors could pickle and eat Leafy plants however when picked quickly wilted and wouldnrsquot keep So unless we grazed in the greenhouse for sup-per this method proved not the rightchoice for us
An attractive and fun addition to ahydroponic or an aquaponic system isPVC piping that many use for grow-ing strawberries or lettuce Used astowers above the system for extragrowing space holes are cut from thepiping and replaced with plants Thesame water from the system keeps theplants watered and fed until they areready for harvest Donrsquot expect much
from a first year strawberry plant whether yoursquove planted it in a watersystem or in the ground We plant
our strawberries in October the yearbefore to allow their roots to becomeestablished while the plant is in itsdormant winter stage and cover them with straw or hay(if planted in theground) Once spring arrives theplants will offer you largerfirmer berries
Wicking beds are one of my
favorites They are very close totraditional growing in that theycontain a layer of soil then hay thenmore soil etchellip and act as the namesdescribes water is wicked from thebottom of the container up to theplant roots With this method wehave grown potatoes peanuts snap
beans head lettuce carrots and muchmore All the plants thrived in thisenvironment and the food kept wellafter picking Wicking beds can besituated on a table top or directly onthe ground making them an extremely versatile gardening method for smallor large spaces However if you havelaying hens like we do yoursquoll needsome fencing to protect your plantsfrom your birds should you placethem on the ground
There are many more growingmethods being used today and allhave their pros and cons but nomatter how you grow your familyrsquosfood by all means do it The reward
upon your familyrsquos table is worth theeffort and Irsquom here to tell you pridetastes delicious
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ldquoDo they still play the blues in Chicago When baseball season rolls around
When the snow melts awayDo the Cubbies still play in their ivy-covered burial groundhelliprdquo
Steve Goodman
As that great Americanphilosopher-and sometimescaddy-Bagger Vance once soastutely put it ldquoGolf is a gamethat you canrsquot winrdquo
So when you walk into a localestablishment-like Sammyrsquos Grillin Prairieville-after a round of 18frustrating holes itrsquos difficult toexplain to some of the non-golfingpatrons at the bar what justhappened in the last 4-5 hours
ldquoHowrsquod you hit lsquoem today WildBillrdquo asked one of barfliesfeigning common courtesy
ldquoWell letrsquos just say if I tried togrow tomatoes they would comeup sliced But I was only threeover after six holes-one over ahouse one over a patio and oneover a pool And donrsquot get mestarted on slow play Gasoline was
50 cents a gallon when we startedour round today It took StephenKing less time to write lsquoThe Standrsquothan for us to play 18 holes
ldquoAnd if I see one more20-handicapper plum bobbing athree-foot putt to make eightIrsquom going after him like Elin Woods on a Tiger hunt Andanother thinghelliprdquo
I never got to finish my whiningbecause just then the vision of despair walked into the lounge andplopped down beside me lookinglike hersquod just lost his first-bornmale child on some half-courthook shot at the buzzer Had Ibeen sitting at a blackjack table I
would have left immediately because this guy had ldquodoom of gloom coolerrdquo stamped on hisforehead
Now I wasnrsquot in the most jovialmood myself having just postedmy third consecutive score in themid-okay-upper 80rsquos causing meto fork up a team portrait of Jackson and Lincoln for myale-quaffing opponents But beinga sucker for lifersquos longshots Imustered up all the optimism Icould manage with a stock greet-ing ldquoGive me some good newsBuddyrdquo
He seemed to slip even deeper
into depression as he ordered red wine and proclaimed ldquoApril is thecruelest monthrdquo
Now Irsquom also a sucker forclassical references so anyone thatquotes TS Eliot deserves my nearly deaf right ear-at least until Ifinish my beer
ldquoTell me about itrdquo I repliedldquoMy putts have hit more lips thanMick Jaggerrsquos dentist lately andmy tee shots have been in the water so much I had to change thegrip on my ball retrieverrdquo
Thoroughly unimpressed withmy links disasters he lifted a glassof Meacutenage a Trois my way and
mumbled a Latin phrase Irsquod heardbefore-ldquoIn vino veritas-in winethere is truthrdquo
I didnrsquot even get a chance toadd my own ldquoAnd in beer there isfreedom but in water there isbacteriardquo toast to justify mydrinking because he had launchedinto a litany of personal problemsthat had befallen him during hisunfortunate fourth month
ldquoIt all began on April 1 when aco-workerrsquos prank caused me tolose my job at the clothing store While I was away from my deskthis jokester left messages for meto call Mr Lyons and Mr Behr
about some fur purchasesldquoHow was I to know it was the
number of the Baton Rouge Zoo
The zookeepers were outragedand contacted the PETA people who threw up a picket lion aroundour store My boss had no choicebut to let me go-a sacrificial lamb you might call me-thrown to the wolvesrdquo
I attempted to fake sympathy and leave quietly but he hadalready ordered another round inhopes of retaining his captiveaudience He took a sip of winegrimaced and complained to noone in particular ldquoThis issupposed to pass for MerlotOh well Caveat emptor-let thebuyer bewarerdquo
His next story was one I couldreally sympathize withldquoOut of work I tried to pick up
a few dollars in a Final Fourbracket but my champion selection Villanova lost to North CarolinaState who wouldnrsquot have evenbeen in the second round if LSUcould have hit the ocean off aboat Isnrsquot there anyone in BatonRouge who can shoot a freethrowrdquo he lamented
I started to mention formerTiger player Eddie Palubinskas who resides in the Capital City and is in the Guinness Book of World Records for most free
throws made in an hour (1206out of 1265) but apparently noone at LSU has had the goodsense to reach out for his helpBut there was no interrupting thehard-luck fellowrsquos whine withthe wine
ldquoI could go on ad nauseumabout the rest of the tournamentand my Alma Mater Albanyrsquosearly exithelliprdquo
ldquoAh the Great Danesrdquo Iinjected flaunting my uselesstrivial knowledge about collegenicknames
ldquoWhy yesrdquo he seemedsurprised
ldquoMy family is originally fromDenmark and they thought it would be clever to send methererdquo
ldquoIs that where you learnedLatinrdquo I asked noting his frequentuse of the language
ldquoOf courserdquo he answeredldquoAre you proficient in theClassics alsordquo
ldquoAd deum qui leaetificat juventutem meamrdquo I repliedproudly recalling my altar boy responses from over 55 years ago
ldquoOh the old Catholic massrdquo hesighed unimpressed ldquoAt least theLatin kept the ritual equally
incomprehensible everywhererdquoldquoSurely yoursquove had some good
things happen to you recentlyrdquo I
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said in my best Pollyanna voiceldquoWell I really thought my luck
had changed when some of my redneck cousins in Georgia scoredsome tickets to a practice round atthe Masters and invited me to jointhemrdquo he recalled ldquoBut we weredishonorably discharged from thepremises for making comments atTiger Woodsrdquo
ldquoWhat in the world did yousayrdquo I asked foolishly ldquoI certainly hope it had nothing to do withthis being the most popular week
in the year for vasectomies so thatmen can sit on a bag of frozenpeas for four days on doctorrsquosorders and watch golf and their wives canrsquot say a wordrdquo
ldquoNordquo he answered ldquoI donrsquotunderstand a lot of golf lingo butit had something to do withTigerrsquos girlfriend Lindsey Vonnshowing up after Woods hadplayed poorly on the front nineOne of my friends said somethinglike lsquoMaybe yoursquoll do better onLindseyrsquos backsidersquo and they showed us the gate making uspersona non gratisrdquo
ldquoMan you are hitting in somehard luckrdquo I sympathizedldquoDidnrsquot the Easter Bunny bring you anythingrdquo I added in a weak attempt to lighten theconversation
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the EasterBunnyrdquo he shot back ldquoI donrsquotbelieve in Santa Claus or theTooth Fairy of the Loch NessMonster I donrsquot believe inBigfoot or aliens or that Elvis and
Michael Jackson are alive andliving together in McElroy Swamp
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the Abominable Snowman orleprechauns or hobbits or Harry Potter And I donrsquot believe inmermaids Minotaurs orMedusa-although Irsquom fairlycertain my first wife was a relativeof the latterrdquo
ldquoDude-is there anything left that you do believe inrdquo I askedincredulously
His face lost what little
expression it had contained and his voice dropped to a Don Corleonehoarse whisper
ldquoI really believe that theChicago Cubs have a chance to win the World Series this yearrdquo
ldquoMan if you believe that yoursquollbelieve in anythingrdquo I countered
ldquoThings didnrsquot get any better asthe month progressedrdquo hecontinued ldquoI came out toSammyrsquos on April 14-unofficially known as National Hard Luck Day-because it was the day Lincoln was shot (lsquoSic SemperTyrannis-and so to all tyrantsrsquoshouted John Wilkes Boothrsquo) theday the Titanic sank and the day of the fatal Apollo 13 radiotransmission-lsquoHouston we have aproblemrsquo Amanda and Emily were gracing the bar so naturally they had attracted a club full of young well-built men all eager toimpress the lovely ladies After afew shot of Petrol the strongmendevised a King Arthur-like contestto see who was the strongest of
the lot and also win a few coinsrdquoldquoThey were going to pull a
sword out of a stonerdquo I askedtrying to keep up with theclassical theme
ldquoNo but after they hadsqueezed every drop out of aninnocent lemon into their tequilathe bet became who could squeezeone drop more I put my money on a lumberjack-looking lad withhuge hands but even he could notcoax one small drop from thedried-up fruit One by one the
rest of the Achilles lookalikes alsofailed and it appeared there wouldbe no winner
ldquoThen a scrawny little guy withglasses appeared from a dark cor-ner and asked if he might attemptthe feat The young studs all hada good laugh until one pushed thelemon toward the nerdy fellow and said lsquoGo ahead Geek Makeit leakrsquo The laughter turned toastonished gasps when thebespectacled gent held the lemonover a shot glass and producedone last-but very obvious-dropThen he picked up the prizemoney on the bar and headed forthe doorrdquo
ldquoHey wait a minuterdquo cried oneof the raging bulls ldquoWhat are you-some kind of magicianrdquo
ldquoNordquo said the money-counting accountant ldquoI work forthe IRSrdquo
ldquoThatrsquos when I rememberedthat the next day was April 15 andIrsquod forgotten to pay my taxes Sonow the government is after me
on top of everything elserdquoldquoLookrdquo I said ldquomaybe yoursquore
just having a bad month Aprilrsquosalmost over and May has got to bebetter In fact the Kentucky Derbyrsquos on May 2 this year and Ihave just the horse to change yourluck and solve all your financialproblemsrdquo
He actually looked encouragedfor the first time since hersquod comein so I neglected to tell him my sordid history of picking winnersin the Derby
ldquoYou seem fond of Latiny phras-es and the horsersquos name is CarpeDiem-Seize the day-which couldalso alter your jaded philosophy onlife He just won a Derby Prep inKentucky by five lengthsrdquo
That was my best shot so I was abit disappointed at the lack of enthusiasm on his part
ldquoThanksrdquo he said ldquobut Ialready have my Derby horsepicked out-one whose name ismore suited to my personalityHersquos a California colt called lsquoOneLucky Danersquordquo
He left me with one lastblast from the so-called ldquodeadlanguagerdquo
ldquoBibamus moriendum est-Letus drink for we must dierdquo
I turned to the young lady behind the bar and took him at his word with my favorite Englishphrase and my last winner of theKentucky Derby at 15-1-ldquoIrsquollhave anotherrdquo
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IntroducingMr Adam
Dale
This month I decided to mixthings up a bit and began a new path with my column I wantto use this space to tell storiesof and in a way give back tothe great musicians living andperforming in and around ourgreat parish With such a richmusic history in Ascension
parish I felt it would beonly fitting to stretch theboundaries on my maiden
journey into these shortbiographies and tell the story of a very dear friend of mineMr Adam Dale
Adam a Minden native was turned onto music by hisparents who purchased him aguitar for Christmas at theage of fourteen Whileattending Minden HighSchool he excelled musicallyespecially in choir class It was
while in high school that Adam had his first chance tolead a band on vocals andguitar when the christian rock
band ldquoShoelessrdquo was formedGiven his great vocal ability
Adam was blessed with ascholarship to attend LouisianaTech in Ruston an opportunity he couldnrsquot turn down Whilein Ruston he would meet and
become friends with severalmusicians that would laterbecome part of the band ldquoThe
American TragedyrdquoldquoTragedyrdquo as it would
become know as began in1999 and got its biggest break
very early on when discoveredand selected to be a part of aUSA network music themed TV
show called Farm Club FarmClub was hosted by BreauxBridge native and former MissUSA Ali Landry The show promoted unsigned bands by mixing them in with a nationalact on a nation wide liveperformance broadcast The
American Tragedy episode wasaired with Crazy Town as thefeatured national act At thetime Crazy Town was promot-
ing their number one smash hitButterfly After the exposure on Farm
Club gigs became easier tocome by American Tragedy began touring from coast tocoast They shared the stage
with bands like Stained SalivaHinder Candlebox andBowling for Soup to name afew After become veterans of the road the band decided tostay 100 independent neversigning with a record labelDale stated ldquoWe could never
find the right deal everything we were offered just didnrsquot feel
right to usrdquo The band wenton to release 3 full lengthalbums a live album and an EPthe most successful of these wasthe 2006 release ldquoWelcome tothe Showrdquo The band was ableto sell nearly 10000 albumsthrough touring alone
In the late 2000rsquos the bandlost their basses and began tolose some momentum It wasaround this time that Adam
met his future wife StefanieLaiche and decided to move toBaton Rouge to purse a solocareer Baton Rouge wasbooming with small venues that
were looking for smaller acts tohire and the timing seamedperfect to Dale This opportu-nity would also allow Adam tofocus on creating an album of material constructed entirely onhis own That first album wastitled ldquoThe Sun has Risen TheSun has Setrdquo
In the last few years Adamrsquos
schedule finally start to slow down and settle He and
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Stefanie are now married andexpecting their second childlater this year Adam iscurrently a resident of Ascensionparish where he has completedhis dream of having a homestudio 2014 saw the release of
Adamrsquos first album as a dad Adam says this is his best work to date The album is a maturedepiction of life as an adult andhow perspectives change frombeing in a rock band on the
roads of America to being adaddy with number two on the
way The album titled ldquoCatsand Dogsrdquo is also a nod to hisdaughter Collins Avery Dale asthey both share the same initials
Please take the time to sample Adam Dale and The AmericanTragedy on iTunes CD Baby orSpotify When you see his nameon a marque around town makesure you stop by and say hello
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Not long ago my step-daughter mentioned that my two grandchildren wanted tospend the night in a tentSpending the night outside in atent is exciting for most chil-dren Im sure most of you havetent stories of your own but fornow I would like to share a
couple of those horror stories of my own with you
We once had a duck lease inthe marsh at Pecan Island where
we were forced to stay in a tentOne particular night the crew decided to bring the boat to theroad We then went to a beerdrinking contest at the only barin Pecan Island We won thecontest during which time thismassive cold front blew through When we returned tothe tent later that night wediscovered that the tent hadbeen blown down Everythingthat we had was wet We didntraise the tent We all crawledunder it and did the best wecould The next morning atdaylight I found myself crawlingout on my hands and kneesupchucking the beer from thenight before
Great plans were in store fortent camping and deer huntingon a trip to Jackson-Bienville
years ago As we approached thecampground late that night we
noticed severe lightning on thehorizon My dad and ourhunting partner had enoughsense to bring a cot to sleep onI slept on the ground only to beawakened about two hours latersoaking wet I then moved tothe truck to miserably spend therest of the night We did kill adeer the next morning andspent the remainder of the day at a laundrymat in town dryingour clothes
Years ago the Bohemia WMA provided a campground My
two hunting partners and I went to the camp site afterspending the day deer hunting
and fishing It was Novemberand the temperature was very
warm One of my huntingbuddies began snoringunbelievably loud that night Ifinally couldnt take it anymoreso I went to the boat to sleepIt wasnt long before my otherbuddy joined me The
mosquitos were horrible outthere and I still couldnt sleepbecause of the snoring comingfrom the tent some tweny-five
yards awayTheres more horror stories
I could tell about tent outingsbut thats enough for now Atsome point in my life I quitstaying in tents and have nointention of doing so in thefuture Although its moreexpensive not nearly as muchfun and not as nature friendlyIll just go get a hotel roomMost of the time well cook ourfish or game on the tailgate of the truck at the room instead of at a campfire
My grandchildren definitely need to spend a night in a tentand Ill probably be the chosenone to do that with them My plans are to pitch it in mybackyard Then when things gosouth sometime that night asIm sure it will well go insideto a nice dry soft bed
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Montpelier Vermont is the only state capital
wi thout a McDona ld s bull
A cow give s near ly 200000 glas se s of
milk in her life time
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-Earthworms have 5 hearts
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The average Japanese watches more than
10 hours of television a day
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In average a human losses200 head hairs a day
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In the US frisbees out sell
footballs basketballrsquos and
baseballs combined
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It is believed that Leonardo do V inci
invented scissors
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Despite a population of over a billion
China only has about 200 family names
bull
Buckingham Palace has 602 rooms
bull
Children grow faster in the springtime
bull
During an oysters life it changes
its sex from male to female several times
AMFM bull May 2nd
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When Family Comes to
VisitIt happens several times a year
My out-of-state family comes to visit This past month my sisterJanet(Nana) made a visit with my niece Sally and her growingfamily Millie(3) and Addie(3 months) old
Donrsquot get me wrong I love my family and I love when they visitbut the stuff I have to do to maketheir visit a pleasant one
First off Irsquom a bachelor whichmeans there is house cleaning thatneeds to be done Maybe a coupleof days worth And I am talkingabout real cleaning like vacuuming mopping sheetchanging My favorite task is toclean and clear out the 3rdbedroom Yea Right You know the room that holds anything Ineeded to get out of sight quick junk room However there is aupside to cleaning the room Ialways find things Irsquove beenmissing for months
Then I move to the refrigeratorand another task that is seldomdone Gotta get the tupperwarebowls that are bulging at theseems out the fridge and thehouse After I took the junk out Irealized I didnrsquot have much in thefridge and had to restock With itempty the stains really start toshow I had to use Lysol
Bathroom cleaner and go tocleaning I havenrsquot mentioned thecarport the grass and the visitors bathroom Enough aboutthe cleaning You get the picture
After they arrive we make ourhellos and my home turns into anursery preschool with PrincessSophia and Frozen with Elsa onmy favorite flat screen that isgenerally tuned to sports and western movies
These guys are technology savvyThere is a IPad in both recliners with smartphones everywhereMillie has about 3 different onesOne minute shersquos using hers oneminute her Nanarsquos and then herMoms Hell they hacked my Cable account and recordedDisney shows on my televisionbefore they got here We started our week with a visit
to eat at local restaurants As the week goes on I get a chance totake them fishing Something thatis in my wheel house
I have to tell you fishing with a3 year old has its challenges Last year when she was 2 she had notrouble touching crickets Evencarried the buck around like shehad a cricket purse This year as a3 year old she wasnrsquot gettinganywhere close to those bugs Of
course Nana was trying torcherher encouraging her not to be
scared Also when Nana told herthe small crickets were babycrickets Millie put 2 and 2together and ask ldquoSo you arefishing with the Mommiecricketsrdquo Try to answer thatone Nana
Addie was a great baby She justlayed around played laughednursed and created unique smellsIt reminded me of back when my
son lived with me I made an eggsandwich for Nana and she ate itright off the babyrsquos butt It waslike a baby boody buffet
Now Millie and I made somememories She put her pinkToo-too on my head over my camo hat and put purple grapeflavored silver sparkling lip glosson me I donrsquot think it was my shade and wasnrsquot really in myfashion color wheel Then shepulled out the tangerine colorfingernail polish It took a whilefor that stuff to wear off Igot some funny looks at the
golf courseI did have fun making clues fora treasure hunt for Millie Theclues led her to the freezer where
there a treasure full of toys andgames wrapped in alluminum foilElsa doll from Frozen was oneShe been hugging it ever since
Now their gone Itrsquos quiet Thehouse smells like the dog I now have some 2 skim milk and asmall bottle of something that may be baby milk left behind Irsquom nottouching it I do have most of acrunchy peanut butter jar
Like lsquoThe Beverly Hill BilliesrsquoldquoYarsquoll come back now Hearrdquo
Thoughts from Bully
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$100 OFF any 60 Day program
You are invited to participate in the
2nd Annual
Cooking for a CauseJambalaya Cook-Off
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We need teams and sponsorsOur Goal is to exceed the 30 teams oflast year and raise needed funds to
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This Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port FourchonThis Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port Fourchon
Inshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and fishing for specks and reds occasionally drum and sheephead as well arriving back at the dock for 3pm Trips consist of live bait and artificial techniques Live bait ice tackle included If you have a favoriterod by all means bring it Food and drinks available upon request
oldermonths we usually fish Leeville and Golden Meadow marshes armermonths we typically fish Barataria and Timbalier bays beaches and the western barrier islands
Offshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and arriving back at the dock between 4-6pm These trips are the most commonly bookedtrips we generally target bottom species live bait mangrove fish and troll the rip when in season Fish you can expect to catch on t hese trips include snapper grouper amberjack wahoo blackfin tuna lemon fish dolphin
On these trips we generally travel up to 60 miles out
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Captain Chris MoranHi Im Captain Chris Moran and I have fishedthe offshore and inshore waters of Louisianamy entire life I truly enjoy charter fishing tothe point that I dont know who is havingmore fun the clients or me No saltwaterspecies is safe from Cajun Made Charterswhether it be Tuna Marlin Wahoo DoradoShark Cobia Tarpon Amberjack MangroveRed Snapper Trigger Fish Grouper TroutRedfish or King Mackerel Trips consist ofInshore LiveArtificial Trout and RedfishingShallow and Deep Water Bottom FishingBlue Water Kite Fishing Overnight Tuna andSwordfish Offshore Fly Fishing and Big
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17475 Airline HwyPrairieville LA 70769
Phone 225-647-6240Email Wendellpremiermarinenet
Email salespremiermarinenetwwwPremierMarinenet
Call Philip Banker for a Quote
Premier Performance Marine is an experienced boat dealer in Louisiana for New COACH Pontoons and MistyHarbor Pontoons We also carry well-known brands such as Mercury Evinrude Yamaha Honda Suzuki
Carolina Skiff Bullet Bass Boats and Phoenix Bass Boats Find new and used pontoon boats for sale as well asparts and boat motors at our Louisiana store central to Baton Rouge and New Orleans We also carry fishingboats bass boats and outboard motors You can find new or used models to suit your needs We often have
model close out sales during the summer so you can prepare for next season at a great price
Specializing in Pontoon Boatsfor 15 years
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is Kids having Fun
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The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is local athletics
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The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is a solid community
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
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ATTENTION ADVERTISERS
The Official Program will be the
ONLY publication distributed at the
Jambalaya Festival
Advertise in theOfficial Program andHelp the Community
T H E O F F I C I A L P R O G R A M O F T H E J A M B A L A Y A F E S T I V A L A S S O C I A T I O N
2 0 1 4
D a n n y R o b e r t 2 0 1 2 J a m b a l a y a C h a m p i o n Advertising revenues raised go toThe Jambalaya Festival Association which in turn
are used and put back into our communityTo purchase ad space or
want to be a sponsor contact We are seekingSponsors for the
JambalayaFestival 2015
Mike Strong2256221324
Wally Tallion2258066579
Memorial Day Weekend May 22 - 24 2015Your whole family will enjoy the vast variety of food fun music and activities
that have made the Jambalaya Festival the cant miss highlight of the year
For information go to jambalayafestivalorg
We are raffling off a Golf Cart and 8 gallon jambalaya pot$10 Golf Cart and $1 Jambalaya Pot Tickets Drawing on May 24th
Sponsored by Krazy Kajun
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Pelican Point has a renewed visionand updated business plan to bothupgrade its facilities and servicesand to soon open its doors to whatshould become one of the toprestaurants and bars inAscension Parish
For almost 18 years Pelican Pointrsquosfood and beverage operation has
primarily focused on golfers needsBut with 800 families now living inPelican Point and nearly 600 familiesliving nearby Pelican Point will soonbe additionally focusing on the foodand beverage desires of these 1400families as well as other people whoare looking for more interesting foodand beverage options
An upgraded Pro Shop has beenmoved to a new location in theclubhouse while the old Pro Shop willsoon become an upscale bar forgolfers Pelican Point residents andothers interested in a beautifully dec-
orated smoke free bar with a greatenvironment
Numerous other renovations areunderway such as enlarging andupgrading the restaurant kitchen as
well as a private diningconferenceroom designed for small meetingsand our new ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquofor 12-24 people per event
Executive Chef Joshua Hebert willoversee all Food and Beverageoperations Chef Joshua Hebert hailsfrom the shores of Bayou LafourcheJoshua launched a new menu the
first week in April and will alsocontinuously offer a weekly lunch spe-cial crafted by him
Please join us for lunch and see allthe new improvements taking placeAs always Pelican Point is OPENTO THE PUBLIC We serve lunchdaily Tuesday-Sunday from 11am-3pm and breakfast on Saturdayand Sunday from 7am-1030am
Once all renovations are completedwe plan to extends our hours in the19th hole bar as well as ourrestaurant which will begin opening
for dinners on selected nights
Over the next few monthrsquos PelicanPoint will keep you updated on theprogress and improvements
Pelican Point is on the Move
Chef Joshua Hebert
ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquo
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All ingredients used are what is typically left overafter a crawfish boil
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Ingredients
frac12 lb peeled Crawfish Tails (with fat)2 lbs boiled red potatoes1 cup boiled corn (cut off the cob)frac14 cup green onions- thinly sliced1 clove boiled garlic1 link boiled sausage- roughly chopped1 cup mayofrac14 cup Creole mustard1 Tbls Creole seasoning
Batter Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil2 cups milk amp 2 eggs (whisk together)2 cups flour4 cups Panko bread crumbs
Method
Reheat your potatoes using either the microwave or byre-boiling them for about 5 minutes In a large mixing bowlcombine the heated potatoes corn chopped sausage greenonions garlic peeled cra wfish tails mayo Creole mustardand Creole seasoning and mix well Take your mixture andform into cakes approx 3 oz each
In a medium sauteacute pan heat your oil over med hi heat Nextdredge your cakes in the flour then the milk and egg mixtureand finally in the Panko bread crumbs Gently drop yourcakes 2 to 3 at a time into your heated oil and cookapproximately 3 minutes on each side Remo ve from heatand allow to cool 2 minutes before serving
41
Cooking Gourmet at Home
Executive ChefBen Jarreau
ldquoAfter The Boilrdquo
Crawfish Cakes
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Latilrsquos Landing Houmas House Plantation amp Gardens
Invites You to Experience
OPEN DAILY Daily Tours
Monday Tuesday 9AM - 5 PM Wednesday-Sunday 9AM -7 PM
Cafe Burnside
11 AM- 2 PM daily Latils Landing
Wednesday through Saturday 6 PM- 9 PMSunday Brunch 11 AM - 3 PM
Reservations Required
Latilrsquos Landing R E S T A U R A N T
R I V E R R O A D B U R N S I D E L A bull 2 2 5 4 7 3 9 3 8 0 bull k k h o u m a s h o u s e c o m
J e r e m y L a n g l o i s
E x e c u t i v e C h e f
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Publisher Editor
Mike Strong
Sales Manager
Dottie Godberry
Staff Photographer
Jimmy Dunkley
Contributing Writers
Bill DelauneLinda Melancon
Calvin Bessonett
Bully
Goosie Guice
Orhan McMillan
Kellie Seymour
Tanya Stilley
Roland Doucet
Jimmy Dunkley
For Advertising
Information Please call
225-622-1324
E-Mail Comments
to Stronggraphics1coxnet
wwwascensionmagazinenet
Note Features in this
publication labeled
ldquoadvertorialrdquo
are paid for editorials
All Rights Reserved
Opinions expressed are not
necessarily those of the
publisher editor or staff of
Ascension Magazine
18386 Little Prairie RdPrairieville LA 70769
ST ELIZABETH GOLF 4
SWEET EYES W TANYA 10
DCT CRAWFISH CONTEST 12
A TRIBUTE TO CJ PARENT22
BILL DELAUNE26
JAMMINrsquo WITH GOOSIE 30
THOUGHTS FROM BULLY 32
HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL 36
Table of Contents
FOR MORE INFORMATION
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St ElizabethHospital Holds
14th Annual GolfTournament
On Monday March 16 2015St Elizabeth Hospital held its14th Annual Golf Classic at theLinks at Pelican Point This
annual golf scramblebenefitting the St ElizabethEndowment Fund hinges onthe generous support of local
businesses for sustainablesuccess year after year
33 teams participated in this yearrsquos event Majestic MedicalSolutions served as the eventrsquosexclusive Cart Sponsor for thethird straight year and theFranciscan Missionaries of Our
Lady Health System(FMOLHS) again contributedas the Gold Sponsor EATELthe Pathology Group of
Louisiana and Whitney Bank each sponsored at theCorporate level
The FMOLHS teamrepresented by Kevin GuidryRob Handy and Bubba Fishertook first place The MarjonElectric team including John
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Jenkins Bob Jones QuintonCorley and Billy Spout placedsecond and Himmelrsquos
Architectural Door andHardware with Jay HimmelScott Mathews Tony Freemanand Ryan Madere placed third
The Closest to the Pin contest was won by Taylor Broussard
Stuart amp Company and theLongest Drive contest was wonby Katie Graves Regions Bankfor the second year running
The success of this event isshared with the amazing team of
volunteers that made it happen A host of hospital teammembers Franciscan
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Missionaries of Our Lady HealthSystem Materials Managementteam members St ElizabethPhysicians team members andmembers of the Womenrsquos
Advisory Council of StElizabeth Hospital contributedtheir time effort andenthusiasm to ensure thetournamentrsquos success
The deadline for pageant applications is theApril 25th Get those forms in now
wwwjambalayafestivalorg
The 2015 Gonzales Jambalaya Pageant will beheld Saturday May 2nd and Sunday May 3rdThe pageant is open to girls ages 0-23 and boysages 0-4 The deadline to enter the pageantis April 25th
Applications and Queenrsquos Rules and Regulationsare available online at wwwjambalayafestivalorg
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6225085 44253 Hwy 42 (1 mile from Port Vincent)
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St Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales
and Our Lady of the Lake RegionalMedical Center in Baton Rouge haveeach been named Hospital of the Yearin the small and large hospital cate-gories respectively by the LouisianaState Nurses Association and theLouisiana Nurses Foundation
This is the fourth time St ElizabethHospital has been named Hospital of Year and the sixth time for Our Lady of the Lake St Elizabeth previously earned the award in 2006 2011 and2012 Our Lady of the Lake earnedthe award in 2008 2010 2011 2013and 2014
These honors were announced on
March 28 at the 14th annualNightingale Awards ceremony anevent that recognizes quality servicecommitment and excellence forRegistered Nurses in the state of Louisiana The Nightingale Awardsalso recognizes individuals for excel-lence in nursing The following hon-ors were presented to St Elizabethand Our Lady of the Lake nurses atthe event
983223Outstanding Community Achievementby a Registered Nurse ndash
Charla Johnson RNSt Elizabeth
983223Nursing Administratorof the Year ndash Yvonne Pellerin RN
St Elizabeth
983223Nurse Educator of the Year ndash
Rosie Kiper RN St Elizabeth
983223Nurse of the Year ndash Jerre HindsRN Our Lady of the Lake
983223Clinical Practice Nurseof the Year ndash John Wilson RN
Our Lady of the Lake
983223Rookie of the Year ndashKieran Foley RNOur Lady of the Lake
983223Hall of Fame Inductee ndashColetta Barrett RNOur Lady of the Lake
983223Outstanding Nurse Researcher
of the Year ndash Lisa Skemp RNOur Lady of the Lake College
ldquoEvery day our nurses are at the fore-front of patient care It is this work that results in our hospitals being rec-ognized as national leaders in improv-ing processes of care and patient out-comes Congratulations to our 2015Nightingale winners who exemplify the Spirit of Healing to which we arecalled to answer every dayrdquo said JohnJ Finan Jr president of theFranciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
Our Lady of the Lake and St
Elizabeth are both part of theFranciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
St Elizabeth Hospital andOur Lady of the Lake Each Earn
Hospital of the Year Award
middot Implantsmiddot Porcelain Crown Bridge and Veneers
middot Root Canalsmiddot Oral Surgery (Wisdom Teeth)
middot Implant Retained Dentures (for better fit)middot Sedation Dentistry
Making You Feel
Right at Home
306 South Burnside Ave Gonzales LA 70737225-621-2700 bull wwwdrromedentalcom
We are especially interested in making all of our patients feel right
at home We put your needs first to achieve efficient and
comprehensive treatment Our staff is honest and straightforward
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Like Us on
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with Layne Gautreau
On this special daymothersgrandmothers and mothers-to-bewillbe bestowed love and appreciation- with gifts of cards flowers family gatherings and that one very specialgift of fine jewelry While traditionalgifts of motherrsquos rings engravedlockets and diamond hearts remain afavorite this season you have many newand exciting designs to selectfrom Chic mommy pendants formothers of all ages designed withsweet silhouettes danglingbirthstones or initial charms are ontop of the list These precious giftsoffer versatile settings to allow easy
additions upon the arrival of new family members pets includedPersonalized family jewelry representsthe spirit of family love thatwill becherished and remembered for a
lifetime Classic with a moderntwist diamond jewelry remains atreasured keepsakesure to capture amotherrsquos heartDiamond designs inmountings of karatgold platinum orsterling silver areavailable foranyonersquos taste forall budgets and arealways a perfect giftto enchant that
specialmom Pink is in itrsquos not only pretty but it is posh This MotherrsquosDay you will find an abundance of fashionable designs featuring pink
karat gold and gemstones Forcenturies the color pink has beenthought of as being femininesensitive tender and innocenteverything associated with mother-hood This year more than ever youhave an impressive number of beauti-
ful personal and affordable keepsakestyles to commemorate the specialhighlights of any motherrsquos life Eachmaintains its historic charm and dis-tinctive look while adding a new bril-liance to all kinds of jewelry designs
Birthstones April - Diamond
A crystalline material composed of pure carbon diamonds are brilliantly clear sparkling and one of the hard-est substances known to man The
pure white diamond has long been asymbol of innocence and invincibility And because of its inner fire and
durability diamond was alwaysbelieved to strengthen love and bringmarital happiness No wonder it isnow the most popular gem forengagements and weddings Becauseof their inner fire it is important tohave your diamonds cleanedprofessionally to maintain their lively sparkle and brilliance
Jewelry QampA
What is a Nail Head When around brilliant diamond is poorlyproportionedwith excessive paviliondepth the center of the diamondappears dark
What are the 3 Brsquos of DiamondCutting The Bruter gives a roughdiamond its face-up outline TheBlocker places the table and fourfacets on the crown plus four facetsand the culet on the pavilion TheBrillianteer places and polishes theremaining 40 facets of the 58facet totaly
What is a Spread Stone This is apolished diamond that is cut to look
larger than it actually is It has ashallowpavilion with a disproportion-ately large table sometimesexhibiting the fish eye effect
What is a Scintillation This is thereflection of outside light shining onthe facets of a diamond producingquick flashes resembling sparksSometimes called sparkle it is usually seen when the diamond is moved orthe light source shifts
Jewelry GiftsSure To WarmThe Heart
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HomemadeBeauty Concoctions ndash DoThey Really Work
I must admit Irsquom a Pinterestlover In my free time I lovelooking for fun beauty tipstricks and recipes So here are
a few homemade beauty recipesthat I triedhellipfinally
Coffee Sugar Scrub
A well known (Irsquove wanted tomake this for a couple of yearsnow) skin firming homemaderecipe that has a reputation totone and tighten problem areasof the body
Recipe1 cup coffee (any kind)
1 cup sugarfrac12 cup olive oilfrac12 cup water
Put all ingredients in blenderand blend until a fine consisten-cy Keep in air tight containerand place by your SHOWER
I say put by the shower
because I kept mind next to my tubhellipsince Irsquom a total bath girlI canrsquot help it Since I wassmall my maw maw alwaysmade me luxurious bubblebaths (Ivory liquid) and Irsquovebeen hooked since
So as you can see here (photo)after hovering in my bathtub toapply my coffee scrub all overmy thighs and tush it got a lit-tle messy Well maybe it got alot messy
After using this the pastfew weeks although notconsistently I certainly feel like
my skin is tighter Even when Iapplied the mixture at nightthe next day I felt my skin alittle tighter
PS ndash I also felt a little moreawake just from smelling the
coffee aromaOverall review is this is atemporary fix to smooth andtighten the skin Itrsquos not along term fix but then againnothing is except to exerciseFun recipe though
Vinegar ListerineFoot Soak
This recipe is new to me but I was ready to try it nonetheless
It states that in 15 ndash 30 min-utes all your hard and dry skin will come off by just rubbing atowel over your feet
Recipe
Equal parts
Listerine (Some say donrsquot usethe blue stuff because it willmake your feet blue I hadTotal Listerine which is clear)Vinegar (they say apple cideris better but I used regular
vinegar)
Hot waterSoak feet for 15 to 30 minutesand then remove skin with atowel
I started by mixing only a cupeach but if yoursquod like to soak both feel completely yoursquollneed to use at least two cups of each Also make sure you useHOT water not only does itfeel better to soak your feet inbut I it also helps further soften
your dry skin
I decided to soak my feet forthe full 30 minutes I must saythe smell wasnrsquot ideal but my feet felt invigorated veryquickly (from the ListerineIrsquom assuming)
After 30 minutes Then I pulledmy feet out and a towel did not
work to take off the dead skinI needed something a littlemore heavy duty So with apumice stone and soft brush I
was able to scrub some skin
away however the tougherareas like around my heel area
werenrsquot as easy to remove I would say in the toughercalloused areas it softened theskin about 50 This may bean idea time to use a skinshaver but be careful if youdo that
Overall review of this recipeis skip it and just go get apedicure
Happy Spring Ascension Parish
Get out an enjoy the weatherfamily friends and a have agood time
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Itrsquos All Good at Frankrsquos in PrairievilleWe havenrsquot changed Wersquove only gotten betterOpen 7 days a week and entertainment onFriday Night makes your visit with us pleasurable
2256738876 bull Airline HwyPrairieville
franksrestaurantlanet
We also cater boiled crawfishon or off site with our
Outdoor Pavillion Availablefor your event
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This year we double ournumber of cooks when 23crawfish cooking teams set outto showcase their secret
recipes In addition there were45 craft booths and 30 carshow entrees showed theirstuff along with a karaoke
contestThis year Na-Na-Sha Band
played from 200 - 500 androcked the afternoon away
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For more than 19 years we have developed owned and managed senior housing communities throughout
Louisiana and Georgia that provide alternative livingarrangements for seniors combining wellness independence and personal care in a warm dignified setting with over 100
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2256441028The event was geared to raise
money for Dreams Come True by selling the crawfish cooked in thecontest at a reasonable rateEveryone enjoyed the crawfishand with 70 sacks of crawfishboiled it was evident the event was a great success
It was a great day and wersquod liketo thank all of our committeemembers cooks craft vendorscar show entrees karaoke singers volunteers judges sponsors and abig thanks to all the public for
coming spend there Saturday withus to help raise money for theDream Kids We could not havehad such a successful event without all of you
Cajun Livin N Cookin and TheDreams Come True Foundation would like to thank
Judges-Leuna Johnson - Ascension PublicSchools Child NutritionSupervisor Sherman Jackson -Gonzales Police Cheryl Babin -
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Gonzales Weekly CitizenCharlotte Guedry -Pelican Post OnlineNewspaper Kylie Dixon - WBRZ-TV Sam Irwin -Crawfish ReportcomChloe Ernest - CrawfishQueen Wally Tallion-Jambalaya Festival Association DaveNusbaum - WWL-TVSabrina Nusbaum - Ascension Parish School
Board Richard Condon -Eagle 981 EddieLambert - District 59
Committeemembers -Rodney and Leslie Dupuy with Cajun Livin NCookin (event host andcoordinators crawfishcook-off) Kim Aydell andSherry Mack (craftbooths) Ronnie Romano(Karaoke) AP andCharlotte Borne (Judges
Area) Tashia Loots andErik Fairley with Sweet ampSalty (car show) Monica with Louisiana Jaycees(crawfish eating contestand washer boardtournament Galvez FireDepartment (washingcrawfish) and EMSgservices Sorrento FireDepartment (cokebooth) Freddie Smith with Dreams Come True(Treasure) Terry McConnell (powered
parachute aircrafts)
Sponsors-Our top Major - Crownsponsors were FredsTravel Centers of Louisiana and BulletIndustrial
Gold sponsors -Its Just PrintHole N Da Wall SeafoodLamar Dixon ExpoFoundation AtmosEntergy
Silver Sponsors -Cuts-N-Such Hair SalonLLC Galvez Hardwareand Outdoor CookingJambalaya Festival Association River RatsBar and Grille
Bronze Sponsors -Harvest SupermarketPeppers Fresh MarketPrairieville PharmacyTags amp Titles Old TimeFarm Supply Pinnacle
Services Roys IceBatemans Ice MannysBar
The event was a greatsuccess for a great causeand we are looking for- ward to seeing you againnext year
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Breakfast with Sherrie
The first Breakfast withSherrie of 2015 was held atthe Ascension Chamber office
Wednesday April 8 2015
Former Chairmanrsquos of theBoard came together withpresent Chairman KendalMatassa and President SherrieDespino to discuss Boardaccomplishments and thegrowth of the ChamberTopics regarding newmarketing campaigns to help
Chamber members maximizetheir growth potential as wellas new and exciting upcomingprograms in the 2015 year
were discussed in depth withmany new ideas beingpresented from the vastknowledge of the sevenChairmen who were in
attendance As our Parishcontinues to grow wecontinue our commitment tohelp Chamber members grow their businesses and search foropportunities to increase ourlevel of effectiveness andpush into a new realm ofperformance
Foote Family Dental Care
Foote Family Dental Care helda Ribbon Cutting Ceremony onFriday March 13 2015announcing the opening of their location at 328 SouthBurnside Avenue in GonzalesFoote Family Dental Care is thebrand new state of the art
dental facility for Dr NoraRichardson-Foote Dr Foote was in private practice inDenham Springs for over 14
years before moving toGonzales She offers a wide
variety of restorative and cos-metic procedures for patients of all ages Dr Foote also offerssedation dentistry and same day appointments Foote Family
Dental Care hours are Monday 900am ndash 500pm Tuesday andThursday 830am ndash 400pm
Wednesday and Friday 830amndash 100pm
Attending the ribbon cuttingfor Foote Family Dental Care
were Owner Dr NoraRichardson-Foote DDSDental Hygienist Lacie Green Front DeskDental AssistantRamsey Catoir City of Gonzales Mayor Barney
Arceneaux Ascension ParishPublic Information OfficerLester Kenyon AscensionChamber of CommercePresidentCEO SherrieDespino Chamber BoardMember Paul Salvant Chamber
Ambassadors ChamberMembers family and friends
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Bad BreathBy Calvin Bessonet DDSFAGD Ascension Premier Dental
Whether you call it bad breath
or halitosis itrsquos an unpleasant
condition thatrsquos cause for
embarrassment Some people
with bad breath arenrsquot even
aware therersquos a problem If
yoursquore concerned about bad
breath see your dentist He or
she can help identify the cause
and if itrsquos due to an oral condi-
tion develop a treatment plan
to help eliminate it
What you eat affects the air you
exhale Certain foods such as
garlic and onions contribute to
objectionable breath odor
Once the food is absorbed into
the bloodstream it is trans-
ferred to the lungs where it is
expelled Brushing flossing and
mouthwash will only mask the
odor temporarily Odors contin-
ue until the body eliminates the
food Dieters may develop
unpleasant breath from infre-
quent eating
If you dont brush and floss
daily particles of food remain in
the mouth collecting bacteria
which can cause bad breath
Food that collects between the
teeth on the tongue and
around the gums can rot leav-
ing an unpleasant odor
Bad breath can also be caused by
dry mouth (xerostomia) which
occurs when the flow of saliva
decreases Saliva is necessary to
cleanse the mouth and remove
particles that may cause odor
Dry mouth may be caused by
various medications salivary
gland problems or continuously
breathing through the mouth
If you suffer from dry mouth
your dentist may prescribe anar-
tificial saliva or suggest using
sugarless candy and increasing
your fluid intake
Tobacco products cause bad
breath If you use tobacco ask
your dentist for tips on kicking
the habit
Bad breath may be the sign of a
medical disorder such as a local
infection in the respiratory
tract chronic sinusitis postnasal
drip chronic bronchitis dia-
betes gastrointestinal distur-
bance liver or kidney ailment
If your dentist determines that
your mouth is healthy you may
be referred to your family doc-
tor or a specialist to determine
the cause of bad breath
Maintaining good oral health is
essential to reducing bad breath
Schedule regular dental visits
for a professional cleaning and
checkup If you think you have
constant bad breath keep a log
of the foods you eat and make a
list of medications you take
Some medications may play a
role in creating mouth odors
Let your dentist know if youve
had any surgery or illness since
your last appointment
Brush twice a day with fluoride
toothpaste to remove food
debris and plaque Brush your
tongue too Once a day use
floss or an interdental cleaner to
clean between teeth
Mouthwashes are generally
cosmetic and do not have a
long-lasting effect on bad
breath If you must constantly
use a breath freshener to hide
unpleasant mouth odor see
your dentist If you need extra
help in controlling plaque your
dentist may recommend using a
special antimicrobial mouth
rinse A fluoride mouth rinse
used along with brushing and
flossing can help prevent tooth
decay
Clean your tongue Most of the
odor that comes from your
mouth is on your tongue Use
your toothbrush with tooth-
paste reach back as far as possi-
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Tom Bensonand the Saga of the Intentionally Defective GrantorTrust
In February I wrote an articleabout trusts The article discussedthe basics of trust law andexplained that the trustee of atrust has a duty to act in the bestinterest of the trustrsquos beneficiaries At that time Robert Rosenthalthe trustee of a trust created by Tom Benson was refusing toremove the Saints and Pelicanssports franchises from the trust inexchange for an unsecuredpromissory note that Mr Benson was attempting to substitute
instead Mr Bensonrsquos daughterand his two grandchildren are thebeneficiaries of the trust He wants to remove the teams fromthe trust so he can give them tohis third wife
In recent weeks there have been
further developments regardingthis attempted asset swap that areof interest This article will discussthe strategy Benson is trying to useto remove the sports franchisesfrom the trust and the recentdevelopments regarding hisattempts to do so
The type of trust that owns theSaints and Pelicans is an irrevocabletrust and trusts like this are oftenused for estate tax planningpurposes If someone dies withassets exceeding approximately $5million estate taxes are owedbefore distributions are made to
the heirs To minimize these taxesirrevocable trusts are created andassets are transferred into themSince the trust is irrevocable thecreator of the trust (called theldquoGrantorrdquo) has no right to use theassets therefore the assets arenot considered a part of hisestate at death
In addition to removing assetsfrom the Grantorrsquos estate for estatetax purposes these trusts oftenallow the Grantor to continue to
pay the income tax on the assetstransferred to the trust Thisstrategy is used to further reducethe Grantorrsquos estate for tax purpos-es This is possible because theestate tax laws and income tax lawsare not aligned Assets placed in atrust that are not counted forestate tax purposes can still beconsidered as owned by theGrantor for income tax purposesThis type of irrevocable trust iscalled an ldquointentionally defective
grantor trustrdquo However it is notdefective at all ndash in reality it is very effective at achieving its purposes
To be an ldquointentionally defectivegrantor trustrdquo the lawyer whodrafts it has to put some speciallanguage in it In Louisiana themost common power we use tocreate an ldquointentionally defectivegrantor trustrdquo is for the Grantor tobe able to substitute assets of anequal value for the assets that arein the trust Apparently this rightto substitute assets of an equal value is what Tom Benson istrying to do
As mentioned the trustee hasthus far refused to allow thesubstitution of assets Instead hehas asked for asset appraisals toshow that the values are equalHis refusal to make the exchangeof assets has spawned anotherlawsuit ndash this time in federal courtThis new lawsuit was filed by MrBensonrsquos attorneys on March 11thand it alleges the trustee neverrequired appraisals for previousmultimillion dollar exchanges and
so he shouldnrsquot this time either
There is another lawsuit pendingbetween Benson and his family in aTexas state court over another trustthat owns some other businessesfounded by Benson Although the judge in that case has no authority regarding the new suit filed infederal court he has stated hedoes not believe the asset swapcan happen
Mr Bensonrsquos attempt to removethe Saints and Pelicans from a trustthat owns them so he can givethem to his third wife involves asophisticated planning tool used by attorneys to reduce estate taxesHowever in this instance the toolis being used to try to take some-thing away from his children andgrandchildren and give it to hiscurrent wife I would have toagree with the Texas judge Idonrsquot think this swap will happeneither particularly if the trust issubject to Louisiana law Althoughthis attempt might not be success-ful there is one thing you can take
away from this saga we all need toplan for two things we know aregoing to happen ndash death and taxes
Mrs Melancon has engaged in the practice of law in Louisiana for the past 17 yearsThe primary focus of her practice is estate planning special needs planning elder law and probate She is also accredited by the VA to give advice regarding veteransrsquo benefits For more information please contact her at 225-744-0027 You may also visit her website at wwwLegacyCenterLacom
YOUR ESTATE MATTERSBy Linda Melancon
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Silkpeel Q amp A What is Silkpeeldermalinfusion
The SilkPeel DermalinfusionSystem combines non-invasiveexfoliation with deep delivery of patient-specific solutions directly tothe skin The Silk Peel stimulatesnew cell growth andaddresses your specific skincondition giving your skinthe revitalization you want Your skin immediately looksclearer and brighter and
definitely feels smootherand your makeup will goon easily
How is SilkPeel differentfrom othermicrodermabrasionprocedures
While they both remove aportion of the upper layer of the skin or the stratumcorneum a SilkPeel is much morecontrolled and consistent in the
way it operates That is becauserather than blasting particles at skin(as with older microderm devices)or pushing an abrasive tip acrossthe skin by hand dermalinfusionuses the controlled vacuum pres-sure to pull the skin up into achamber in the hand piece where it is evenly abraded justas agressively or as softly as the vacuum pressure is set by ourskincare professional
Is there any downtime withSilkpeel dermalinfusion
Usually there is no downtime withthe SilkPeel but some patientscan experience tightening of theskin and mild exfoliation Post
treatment the skin may be slightly pink but this should last for aboutone hour Patients can return back to work post treatment or resumetheir everyday routine
Who should get a Silkpeel
All skin types can benefit from theSilkPeel treatment The SilkPeelcan help anyone who has acne sundamage hyperpigmentation brownspots mild wrinkles skin dullnessand large pores Even the mostsensitive-skin individual maybenefit from a silk peel that hasbeen adjusted for their skin type
How often should I geta Silkpeel
To jump start your new skin we recommend 3-4 treatments2 weeks apart and maintenanceevery 2-3 months However evenone silk peel will usually refresh your skin for up to six weeks
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CJ Parent The Musical RidgeRunner form the Bluff Road When you first meet Clarence ldquoCJrdquoParent you wouldnrsquot think that he would even get on a stage much lesssing and play guitar CJ is a quiet
person but he comes out of himself for his music Music is life to CJShirley and I had a relaxing visit with Lynette and CJ on theirhouseboat that CJ built himself in1985 By trade CJ was a surveyorbut the houseboat is a testament tohis carpentry skills Compact andcomfortable the boat has all thecomforts of a land house with theadvantage of cruising the river if one
so desiredThe desire to play music startedearly for CJ but his nudge into
music came from his father MrKenneth (CJrsquos dad) said he always wanted to play guitar so with acouple of box guitars procured fromMexico their musical journey beganCJ was sixteen and still in school soafter his homework was done he
and his dad would practice Thispriceless bond continued (not thehomework but the music) untilhis dad passed away about three years ago
CJ grew up on the Bluff Road inDutchtown CJrsquos dad worked inthe oil field all his life Theyobviously didnrsquot have television asCJ is one of nine children Rosannaand Kenneth Parent are the proudparents of (oldest to youngest)Caroline Shook Cathy HatcherKenneth Jr Claudia HelgettFranky King Clarence ldquoCJrdquoCharlie Celeste Harris andKarla Metz
CJ was a member of the last classto graduate from Dutchtown HighSchool in 1966 This is when hestarted playing music for the publicHis first band was The RidgeRunners This band was comprisedof Pierre Curry-vocals CJ-leadguitar Billy Joe Berteau-rhythmguitar and Ronnie Tircuiton drums
We didnrsquot try to remember datesthat messes up most of us these
days but this is the list of bandsCJ has been a part of for the last44 years
Lynn Landry ampThe Ram Rods
Lynn Landry-vocals and rhythmguitar Gwen Landry-vocals CJ-leadguitar the late Cary Arceneaux-bassRonnie Bercegeay-bass the lateHopson Arceneaux-drums
Mike Broussard amp the Drifters
Mike Broussard-vocals amp rhythmguitar CJ ndashlead guitar and harmonythe late Randy Babin-bass and
Daniel Gautreaux on drums
Southern Boogie Band CJndashvocals the late Randy Braud-leadRandy Bourgeois-drums CharlieMoran- Bass David Miles-keyboardRuckels Gautreaux-trumpet MikeLambert-sax
Destiny CJ ndash vocals amp lead guitarJohn Braud-vocals amp sax Donny Bercegeay-keyboard Dale Hymel-bass Sammy Myers-drums
LA 1 Band Robert Townsend-drums amp vocals CJ ndashlead guitarLane Swearingen-bass About this time CJ played withHenry Broussard and his bandUnfortunately we couldnrsquot remem-ber these guys either Some parts of
getting older really suckThe Reunion Band SteveManseur-lead vocals amp guitar MikeKing-keyboard Buddy Terrel-tenorsax Kevin Terrel-baritone saxRichard Leger-trumpet Cody Marchand-drums John Marchand-bass amp CJ on lead guitar and vocalsCruzzinrsquo CJ ndashlead guitar amp vocalskeyboard-Kit Duncan Snag Hebert-drums amp Randy Babin on bass
As you can see CJ has been quitthe busy fella for the last 44 yearsand Irsquom just talking about his
music CJ was a surveyor for Gulf States Utilities until retiring after25 years because of colon cancer While fighting the cancer CJ triedto keep surveying but the disease was too much CJ and Lynettehave been through three bouts of cancer 2001 2007 amp 2011 Hisbattle isnrsquot over as once again thecancer has reared its ugly headLynette has been there every step of the way for CJ Lynette is anaccomplished musician in her ownright not a surprise considering she
CJ ParentThe Musical Ridge Runner from the Bluff Road
Clarence CJ Parent got his ticket to go play with the Angels on March 25 He was a lifelong friend of mine-his fathers landbordered ours back when Prairieville was really a prairie-and atreasured classmate in the final class of the old Dutchtown High School (Class of 66) My fondest memories of Clarence were playing with him and his dad-Kenneth Boy Parent-at the old C Brauds Grocery and Bar where we played Milk Cow Blues That tune has been recorded by everyone from Robert Johnson to Elvis to George Strait but we did it on Clarences Spanish guitar my
14-dollar Stella and Boys harmonica much to the delight ofRD Smith and the regular crowd
Clarence went on to bigger and better things playing with several Swamp Pop bands long after Id left my gig with Tinker and the BellsBut he always remembered my favorite song before I even requested it- Change Gonna Come by Sam Cook and my sister Lizs Almost Like a Song by Ronnie MilsaUGps I know he is sitting on the back of a pick-up truck with his dad right now playing a Jimmy Rodgerss song or something by Hank Williams He was a good friend and a
good picker and you cant ask for much more than that
Bill Delaune
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was a Bercegeay before she marriedCJ She started playing music in themiddle school band on clarinet Shealso played the baritone horn andtympani drums She graduated
from East Ascension in 1968 gotmarried and moved to Morgan CityShe has three children DwainDupuis Kristian Mayon and SarahMayon She and CJ are blessed
with 6 grandkids Dustin KeilaLauren Megan Bylan and Blair After her divorce Lynette movedhome and thatrsquos when she met CJHer brother actually was playing inthe band with CJ at the time She was encouraged to continue hermusic and got the chance to sit in with the band on saxophone (not abig stretch from the clarinet) She
got loads of encouragement fromband members and other saxplayers (Musicians all seem eagerto help other musicians with theirart) CJ was excited when Lynettestarted with the band since he wasalready ldquosweetrdquo on her He told ushe always wanted to kiss a sax
player We were glad he waited fora female sax player Sax playing wasnrsquot her only attraction for CJThose eyes kept drawing him inNot to mention her outgoing per-sonality charm and strong characterThey got married and remodeledthe houseboat Lynette was actually Cruzzinrsquos sax player until CJ gottoo sick to play If you happen topick up a Cruzzinrsquo CD the title cutldquoFull Recoveryrdquo CJ wrote forLynette A beautiful song be sureto get a copy of the CD
Throughout CJrsquos illness music
has been his stability and drivingforce He really loves his music youcan see it in his face when he talks
about it Lynette was his ROCK always there for him
CJ and Lynette would like tothank all the family and friends whogave them support and prayersthrough this ordeal Yourthoughtfulness and prayers are moreappreciated than you will ever know
Special thanks go out to themusicians that picked up CJrsquos slack
when he was too sick to fulfill hisgigs Mike and Steve BroussardTroy Dupree Steve Manseur BillBoudreaux and Jerry Acosta Youguys are the best
CJ is now retired and working onhis ldquohoney-dordquo list and Lynette works for St Elizabeth Physicians in
the business office CJ still playsmusic Yoursquoll see him at anynumber of benefits playing hisguitar and singing It is admirablethat he plays so many benefits Idonrsquot think he has ever turned downa request to play at a benefit Weare so blessed to have CJ andLynette in our community
We had a wonderful time floatingon the river at the Parentrsquos Theirplace is so peaceful it is always apleasure to spend time with themThanks to them for opening theirlives to us
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Fall gave us an abundant harvest this year
Itrsquos March and wersquore picking thefew remaining cabbage and Brusselsprouts from the garden And believeit or not in the hoop house wersquore still
being offered a few tomatoes from oursummer vines We like many people today are try-
ing new ways of growing our foods while hoping to conserve water andeliminate chemicals Aquaponicshydroponics raised beds wickingbeds even PVC tubing are all popularnew growing technics and wersquove triedthem all
Imagination has really become a funpart of gardening these days Pretty much anything goes
Through trial and error wersquove hadmany successes and failures in eachgrowing method
Aquaponics is the merging of aquaculture (the raising of fish) and hydro-
ponics (growing in nutrient balanced water with a clay media instead of soil)This method proved a bit challengingat first when trying to establish therequired nitrates and nitrides neededfor plant growth and fruit develop-ment while not harming the live fishbut we finally got it It uses the fish waste to feed the plants The plantsand clay media filter and clean the water and return it to the fish and thecycle simply repeats itself It is theclosest resemblance to a natural ecosystem found in and around naturersquosriverbanks Our plants grew andthrived They produced an abundanceof beautiful vegetables Cucumbers
especially thrived in this environmentand produced more than we and ourneighbors could pickle and eat Leafy plants however when picked quickly wilted and wouldnrsquot keep So unless we grazed in the greenhouse for sup-per this method proved not the rightchoice for us
An attractive and fun addition to ahydroponic or an aquaponic system isPVC piping that many use for grow-ing strawberries or lettuce Used astowers above the system for extragrowing space holes are cut from thepiping and replaced with plants Thesame water from the system keeps theplants watered and fed until they areready for harvest Donrsquot expect much
from a first year strawberry plant whether yoursquove planted it in a watersystem or in the ground We plant
our strawberries in October the yearbefore to allow their roots to becomeestablished while the plant is in itsdormant winter stage and cover them with straw or hay(if planted in theground) Once spring arrives theplants will offer you largerfirmer berries
Wicking beds are one of my
favorites They are very close totraditional growing in that theycontain a layer of soil then hay thenmore soil etchellip and act as the namesdescribes water is wicked from thebottom of the container up to theplant roots With this method wehave grown potatoes peanuts snap
beans head lettuce carrots and muchmore All the plants thrived in thisenvironment and the food kept wellafter picking Wicking beds can besituated on a table top or directly onthe ground making them an extremely versatile gardening method for smallor large spaces However if you havelaying hens like we do yoursquoll needsome fencing to protect your plantsfrom your birds should you placethem on the ground
There are many more growingmethods being used today and allhave their pros and cons but nomatter how you grow your familyrsquosfood by all means do it The reward
upon your familyrsquos table is worth theeffort and Irsquom here to tell you pridetastes delicious
y Tracy
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ldquoDo they still play the blues in Chicago When baseball season rolls around
When the snow melts awayDo the Cubbies still play in their ivy-covered burial groundhelliprdquo
Steve Goodman
As that great Americanphilosopher-and sometimescaddy-Bagger Vance once soastutely put it ldquoGolf is a gamethat you canrsquot winrdquo
So when you walk into a localestablishment-like Sammyrsquos Grillin Prairieville-after a round of 18frustrating holes itrsquos difficult toexplain to some of the non-golfingpatrons at the bar what justhappened in the last 4-5 hours
ldquoHowrsquod you hit lsquoem today WildBillrdquo asked one of barfliesfeigning common courtesy
ldquoWell letrsquos just say if I tried togrow tomatoes they would comeup sliced But I was only threeover after six holes-one over ahouse one over a patio and oneover a pool And donrsquot get mestarted on slow play Gasoline was
50 cents a gallon when we startedour round today It took StephenKing less time to write lsquoThe Standrsquothan for us to play 18 holes
ldquoAnd if I see one more20-handicapper plum bobbing athree-foot putt to make eightIrsquom going after him like Elin Woods on a Tiger hunt Andanother thinghelliprdquo
I never got to finish my whiningbecause just then the vision of despair walked into the lounge andplopped down beside me lookinglike hersquod just lost his first-bornmale child on some half-courthook shot at the buzzer Had Ibeen sitting at a blackjack table I
would have left immediately because this guy had ldquodoom of gloom coolerrdquo stamped on hisforehead
Now I wasnrsquot in the most jovialmood myself having just postedmy third consecutive score in themid-okay-upper 80rsquos causing meto fork up a team portrait of Jackson and Lincoln for myale-quaffing opponents But beinga sucker for lifersquos longshots Imustered up all the optimism Icould manage with a stock greet-ing ldquoGive me some good newsBuddyrdquo
He seemed to slip even deeper
into depression as he ordered red wine and proclaimed ldquoApril is thecruelest monthrdquo
Now Irsquom also a sucker forclassical references so anyone thatquotes TS Eliot deserves my nearly deaf right ear-at least until Ifinish my beer
ldquoTell me about itrdquo I repliedldquoMy putts have hit more lips thanMick Jaggerrsquos dentist lately andmy tee shots have been in the water so much I had to change thegrip on my ball retrieverrdquo
Thoroughly unimpressed withmy links disasters he lifted a glassof Meacutenage a Trois my way and
mumbled a Latin phrase Irsquod heardbefore-ldquoIn vino veritas-in winethere is truthrdquo
I didnrsquot even get a chance toadd my own ldquoAnd in beer there isfreedom but in water there isbacteriardquo toast to justify mydrinking because he had launchedinto a litany of personal problemsthat had befallen him during hisunfortunate fourth month
ldquoIt all began on April 1 when aco-workerrsquos prank caused me tolose my job at the clothing store While I was away from my deskthis jokester left messages for meto call Mr Lyons and Mr Behr
about some fur purchasesldquoHow was I to know it was the
number of the Baton Rouge Zoo
The zookeepers were outragedand contacted the PETA people who threw up a picket lion aroundour store My boss had no choicebut to let me go-a sacrificial lamb you might call me-thrown to the wolvesrdquo
I attempted to fake sympathy and leave quietly but he hadalready ordered another round inhopes of retaining his captiveaudience He took a sip of winegrimaced and complained to noone in particular ldquoThis issupposed to pass for MerlotOh well Caveat emptor-let thebuyer bewarerdquo
His next story was one I couldreally sympathize withldquoOut of work I tried to pick up
a few dollars in a Final Fourbracket but my champion selection Villanova lost to North CarolinaState who wouldnrsquot have evenbeen in the second round if LSUcould have hit the ocean off aboat Isnrsquot there anyone in BatonRouge who can shoot a freethrowrdquo he lamented
I started to mention formerTiger player Eddie Palubinskas who resides in the Capital City and is in the Guinness Book of World Records for most free
throws made in an hour (1206out of 1265) but apparently noone at LSU has had the goodsense to reach out for his helpBut there was no interrupting thehard-luck fellowrsquos whine withthe wine
ldquoI could go on ad nauseumabout the rest of the tournamentand my Alma Mater Albanyrsquosearly exithelliprdquo
ldquoAh the Great Danesrdquo Iinjected flaunting my uselesstrivial knowledge about collegenicknames
ldquoWhy yesrdquo he seemedsurprised
ldquoMy family is originally fromDenmark and they thought it would be clever to send methererdquo
ldquoIs that where you learnedLatinrdquo I asked noting his frequentuse of the language
ldquoOf courserdquo he answeredldquoAre you proficient in theClassics alsordquo
ldquoAd deum qui leaetificat juventutem meamrdquo I repliedproudly recalling my altar boy responses from over 55 years ago
ldquoOh the old Catholic massrdquo hesighed unimpressed ldquoAt least theLatin kept the ritual equally
incomprehensible everywhererdquoldquoSurely yoursquove had some good
things happen to you recentlyrdquo I
April - The Cruelest Month by Bill Delaune
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said in my best Pollyanna voiceldquoWell I really thought my luck
had changed when some of my redneck cousins in Georgia scoredsome tickets to a practice round atthe Masters and invited me to jointhemrdquo he recalled ldquoBut we weredishonorably discharged from thepremises for making comments atTiger Woodsrdquo
ldquoWhat in the world did yousayrdquo I asked foolishly ldquoI certainly hope it had nothing to do withthis being the most popular week
in the year for vasectomies so thatmen can sit on a bag of frozenpeas for four days on doctorrsquosorders and watch golf and their wives canrsquot say a wordrdquo
ldquoNordquo he answered ldquoI donrsquotunderstand a lot of golf lingo butit had something to do withTigerrsquos girlfriend Lindsey Vonnshowing up after Woods hadplayed poorly on the front nineOne of my friends said somethinglike lsquoMaybe yoursquoll do better onLindseyrsquos backsidersquo and they showed us the gate making uspersona non gratisrdquo
ldquoMan you are hitting in somehard luckrdquo I sympathizedldquoDidnrsquot the Easter Bunny bring you anythingrdquo I added in a weak attempt to lighten theconversation
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the EasterBunnyrdquo he shot back ldquoI donrsquotbelieve in Santa Claus or theTooth Fairy of the Loch NessMonster I donrsquot believe inBigfoot or aliens or that Elvis and
Michael Jackson are alive andliving together in McElroy Swamp
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the Abominable Snowman orleprechauns or hobbits or Harry Potter And I donrsquot believe inmermaids Minotaurs orMedusa-although Irsquom fairlycertain my first wife was a relativeof the latterrdquo
ldquoDude-is there anything left that you do believe inrdquo I askedincredulously
His face lost what little
expression it had contained and his voice dropped to a Don Corleonehoarse whisper
ldquoI really believe that theChicago Cubs have a chance to win the World Series this yearrdquo
ldquoMan if you believe that yoursquollbelieve in anythingrdquo I countered
ldquoThings didnrsquot get any better asthe month progressedrdquo hecontinued ldquoI came out toSammyrsquos on April 14-unofficially known as National Hard Luck Day-because it was the day Lincoln was shot (lsquoSic SemperTyrannis-and so to all tyrantsrsquoshouted John Wilkes Boothrsquo) theday the Titanic sank and the day of the fatal Apollo 13 radiotransmission-lsquoHouston we have aproblemrsquo Amanda and Emily were gracing the bar so naturally they had attracted a club full of young well-built men all eager toimpress the lovely ladies After afew shot of Petrol the strongmendevised a King Arthur-like contestto see who was the strongest of
the lot and also win a few coinsrdquoldquoThey were going to pull a
sword out of a stonerdquo I askedtrying to keep up with theclassical theme
ldquoNo but after they hadsqueezed every drop out of aninnocent lemon into their tequilathe bet became who could squeezeone drop more I put my money on a lumberjack-looking lad withhuge hands but even he could notcoax one small drop from thedried-up fruit One by one the
rest of the Achilles lookalikes alsofailed and it appeared there wouldbe no winner
ldquoThen a scrawny little guy withglasses appeared from a dark cor-ner and asked if he might attemptthe feat The young studs all hada good laugh until one pushed thelemon toward the nerdy fellow and said lsquoGo ahead Geek Makeit leakrsquo The laughter turned toastonished gasps when thebespectacled gent held the lemonover a shot glass and producedone last-but very obvious-dropThen he picked up the prizemoney on the bar and headed forthe doorrdquo
ldquoHey wait a minuterdquo cried oneof the raging bulls ldquoWhat are you-some kind of magicianrdquo
ldquoNordquo said the money-counting accountant ldquoI work forthe IRSrdquo
ldquoThatrsquos when I rememberedthat the next day was April 15 andIrsquod forgotten to pay my taxes Sonow the government is after me
on top of everything elserdquoldquoLookrdquo I said ldquomaybe yoursquore
just having a bad month Aprilrsquosalmost over and May has got to bebetter In fact the Kentucky Derbyrsquos on May 2 this year and Ihave just the horse to change yourluck and solve all your financialproblemsrdquo
He actually looked encouragedfor the first time since hersquod comein so I neglected to tell him my sordid history of picking winnersin the Derby
ldquoYou seem fond of Latiny phras-es and the horsersquos name is CarpeDiem-Seize the day-which couldalso alter your jaded philosophy onlife He just won a Derby Prep inKentucky by five lengthsrdquo
That was my best shot so I was abit disappointed at the lack of enthusiasm on his part
ldquoThanksrdquo he said ldquobut Ialready have my Derby horsepicked out-one whose name ismore suited to my personalityHersquos a California colt called lsquoOneLucky Danersquordquo
He left me with one lastblast from the so-called ldquodeadlanguagerdquo
ldquoBibamus moriendum est-Letus drink for we must dierdquo
I turned to the young lady behind the bar and took him at his word with my favorite Englishphrase and my last winner of theKentucky Derby at 15-1-ldquoIrsquollhave anotherrdquo
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IntroducingMr Adam
Dale
This month I decided to mixthings up a bit and began a new path with my column I wantto use this space to tell storiesof and in a way give back tothe great musicians living andperforming in and around ourgreat parish With such a richmusic history in Ascension
parish I felt it would beonly fitting to stretch theboundaries on my maiden
journey into these shortbiographies and tell the story of a very dear friend of mineMr Adam Dale
Adam a Minden native was turned onto music by hisparents who purchased him aguitar for Christmas at theage of fourteen Whileattending Minden HighSchool he excelled musicallyespecially in choir class It was
while in high school that Adam had his first chance tolead a band on vocals andguitar when the christian rock
band ldquoShoelessrdquo was formedGiven his great vocal ability
Adam was blessed with ascholarship to attend LouisianaTech in Ruston an opportunity he couldnrsquot turn down Whilein Ruston he would meet and
become friends with severalmusicians that would laterbecome part of the band ldquoThe
American TragedyrdquoldquoTragedyrdquo as it would
become know as began in1999 and got its biggest break
very early on when discoveredand selected to be a part of aUSA network music themed TV
show called Farm Club FarmClub was hosted by BreauxBridge native and former MissUSA Ali Landry The show promoted unsigned bands by mixing them in with a nationalact on a nation wide liveperformance broadcast The
American Tragedy episode wasaired with Crazy Town as thefeatured national act At thetime Crazy Town was promot-
ing their number one smash hitButterfly After the exposure on Farm
Club gigs became easier tocome by American Tragedy began touring from coast tocoast They shared the stage
with bands like Stained SalivaHinder Candlebox andBowling for Soup to name afew After become veterans of the road the band decided tostay 100 independent neversigning with a record labelDale stated ldquoWe could never
find the right deal everything we were offered just didnrsquot feel
right to usrdquo The band wenton to release 3 full lengthalbums a live album and an EPthe most successful of these wasthe 2006 release ldquoWelcome tothe Showrdquo The band was ableto sell nearly 10000 albumsthrough touring alone
In the late 2000rsquos the bandlost their basses and began tolose some momentum It wasaround this time that Adam
met his future wife StefanieLaiche and decided to move toBaton Rouge to purse a solocareer Baton Rouge wasbooming with small venues that
were looking for smaller acts tohire and the timing seamedperfect to Dale This opportu-nity would also allow Adam tofocus on creating an album of material constructed entirely onhis own That first album wastitled ldquoThe Sun has Risen TheSun has Setrdquo
In the last few years Adamrsquos
schedule finally start to slow down and settle He and
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Stefanie are now married andexpecting their second childlater this year Adam iscurrently a resident of Ascensionparish where he has completedhis dream of having a homestudio 2014 saw the release of
Adamrsquos first album as a dad Adam says this is his best work to date The album is a maturedepiction of life as an adult andhow perspectives change frombeing in a rock band on the
roads of America to being adaddy with number two on the
way The album titled ldquoCatsand Dogsrdquo is also a nod to hisdaughter Collins Avery Dale asthey both share the same initials
Please take the time to sample Adam Dale and The AmericanTragedy on iTunes CD Baby orSpotify When you see his nameon a marque around town makesure you stop by and say hello
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Not long ago my step-daughter mentioned that my two grandchildren wanted tospend the night in a tentSpending the night outside in atent is exciting for most chil-dren Im sure most of you havetent stories of your own but fornow I would like to share a
couple of those horror stories of my own with you
We once had a duck lease inthe marsh at Pecan Island where
we were forced to stay in a tentOne particular night the crew decided to bring the boat to theroad We then went to a beerdrinking contest at the only barin Pecan Island We won thecontest during which time thismassive cold front blew through When we returned tothe tent later that night wediscovered that the tent hadbeen blown down Everythingthat we had was wet We didntraise the tent We all crawledunder it and did the best wecould The next morning atdaylight I found myself crawlingout on my hands and kneesupchucking the beer from thenight before
Great plans were in store fortent camping and deer huntingon a trip to Jackson-Bienville
years ago As we approached thecampground late that night we
noticed severe lightning on thehorizon My dad and ourhunting partner had enoughsense to bring a cot to sleep onI slept on the ground only to beawakened about two hours latersoaking wet I then moved tothe truck to miserably spend therest of the night We did kill adeer the next morning andspent the remainder of the day at a laundrymat in town dryingour clothes
Years ago the Bohemia WMA provided a campground My
two hunting partners and I went to the camp site afterspending the day deer hunting
and fishing It was Novemberand the temperature was very
warm One of my huntingbuddies began snoringunbelievably loud that night Ifinally couldnt take it anymoreso I went to the boat to sleepIt wasnt long before my otherbuddy joined me The
mosquitos were horrible outthere and I still couldnt sleepbecause of the snoring comingfrom the tent some tweny-five
yards awayTheres more horror stories
I could tell about tent outingsbut thats enough for now Atsome point in my life I quitstaying in tents and have nointention of doing so in thefuture Although its moreexpensive not nearly as muchfun and not as nature friendlyIll just go get a hotel roomMost of the time well cook ourfish or game on the tailgate of the truck at the room instead of at a campfire
My grandchildren definitely need to spend a night in a tentand Ill probably be the chosenone to do that with them My plans are to pitch it in mybackyard Then when things gosouth sometime that night asIm sure it will well go insideto a nice dry soft bed
Till Next Time
If Youre Over ThirtySleep Inside
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Montpelier Vermont is the only state capital
wi thout a McDona ld s bull
A cow give s near ly 200000 glas se s of
milk in her life time
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-Earthworms have 5 hearts
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The average Japanese watches more than
10 hours of television a day
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In average a human losses200 head hairs a day
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In the US frisbees out sell
footballs basketballrsquos and
baseballs combined
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It is believed that Leonardo do V inci
invented scissors
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Despite a population of over a billion
China only has about 200 family names
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Buckingham Palace has 602 rooms
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Children grow faster in the springtime
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During an oysters life it changes
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When Family Comes to
VisitIt happens several times a year
My out-of-state family comes to visit This past month my sisterJanet(Nana) made a visit with my niece Sally and her growingfamily Millie(3) and Addie(3 months) old
Donrsquot get me wrong I love my family and I love when they visitbut the stuff I have to do to maketheir visit a pleasant one
First off Irsquom a bachelor whichmeans there is house cleaning thatneeds to be done Maybe a coupleof days worth And I am talkingabout real cleaning like vacuuming mopping sheetchanging My favorite task is toclean and clear out the 3rdbedroom Yea Right You know the room that holds anything Ineeded to get out of sight quick junk room However there is aupside to cleaning the room Ialways find things Irsquove beenmissing for months
Then I move to the refrigeratorand another task that is seldomdone Gotta get the tupperwarebowls that are bulging at theseems out the fridge and thehouse After I took the junk out Irealized I didnrsquot have much in thefridge and had to restock With itempty the stains really start toshow I had to use Lysol
Bathroom cleaner and go tocleaning I havenrsquot mentioned thecarport the grass and the visitors bathroom Enough aboutthe cleaning You get the picture
After they arrive we make ourhellos and my home turns into anursery preschool with PrincessSophia and Frozen with Elsa onmy favorite flat screen that isgenerally tuned to sports and western movies
These guys are technology savvyThere is a IPad in both recliners with smartphones everywhereMillie has about 3 different onesOne minute shersquos using hers oneminute her Nanarsquos and then herMoms Hell they hacked my Cable account and recordedDisney shows on my televisionbefore they got here We started our week with a visit
to eat at local restaurants As the week goes on I get a chance totake them fishing Something thatis in my wheel house
I have to tell you fishing with a3 year old has its challenges Last year when she was 2 she had notrouble touching crickets Evencarried the buck around like shehad a cricket purse This year as a3 year old she wasnrsquot gettinganywhere close to those bugs Of
course Nana was trying torcherher encouraging her not to be
scared Also when Nana told herthe small crickets were babycrickets Millie put 2 and 2together and ask ldquoSo you arefishing with the Mommiecricketsrdquo Try to answer thatone Nana
Addie was a great baby She justlayed around played laughednursed and created unique smellsIt reminded me of back when my
son lived with me I made an eggsandwich for Nana and she ate itright off the babyrsquos butt It waslike a baby boody buffet
Now Millie and I made somememories She put her pinkToo-too on my head over my camo hat and put purple grapeflavored silver sparkling lip glosson me I donrsquot think it was my shade and wasnrsquot really in myfashion color wheel Then shepulled out the tangerine colorfingernail polish It took a whilefor that stuff to wear off Igot some funny looks at the
golf courseI did have fun making clues fora treasure hunt for Millie Theclues led her to the freezer where
there a treasure full of toys andgames wrapped in alluminum foilElsa doll from Frozen was oneShe been hugging it ever since
Now their gone Itrsquos quiet Thehouse smells like the dog I now have some 2 skim milk and asmall bottle of something that may be baby milk left behind Irsquom nottouching it I do have most of acrunchy peanut butter jar
Like lsquoThe Beverly Hill BilliesrsquoldquoYarsquoll come back now Hearrdquo
Thoughts from Bully
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This Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port FourchonThis Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port Fourchon
Inshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and fishing for specks and reds occasionally drum and sheephead as well arriving back at the dock for 3pm Trips consist of live bait and artificial techniques Live bait ice tackle included If you have a favoriterod by all means bring it Food and drinks available upon request
oldermonths we usually fish Leeville and Golden Meadow marshes armermonths we typically fish Barataria and Timbalier bays beaches and the western barrier islands
Offshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and arriving back at the dock between 4-6pm These trips are the most commonly bookedtrips we generally target bottom species live bait mangrove fish and troll the rip when in season Fish you can expect to catch on t hese trips include snapper grouper amberjack wahoo blackfin tuna lemon fish dolphin
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Call Philip Banker for a Quote
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ATTENTION ADVERTISERS
The Official Program will be the
ONLY publication distributed at the
Jambalaya Festival
Advertise in theOfficial Program andHelp the Community
T H E O F F I C I A L P R O G R A M O F T H E J A M B A L A Y A F E S T I V A L A S S O C I A T I O N
2 0 1 4
D a n n y R o b e r t 2 0 1 2 J a m b a l a y a C h a m p i o n Advertising revenues raised go toThe Jambalaya Festival Association which in turn
are used and put back into our communityTo purchase ad space or
want to be a sponsor contact We are seekingSponsors for the
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Memorial Day Weekend May 22 - 24 2015Your whole family will enjoy the vast variety of food fun music and activities
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For information go to jambalayafestivalorg
We are raffling off a Golf Cart and 8 gallon jambalaya pot$10 Golf Cart and $1 Jambalaya Pot Tickets Drawing on May 24th
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Pelican Point has a renewed visionand updated business plan to bothupgrade its facilities and servicesand to soon open its doors to whatshould become one of the toprestaurants and bars inAscension Parish
For almost 18 years Pelican Pointrsquosfood and beverage operation has
primarily focused on golfers needsBut with 800 families now living inPelican Point and nearly 600 familiesliving nearby Pelican Point will soonbe additionally focusing on the foodand beverage desires of these 1400families as well as other people whoare looking for more interesting foodand beverage options
An upgraded Pro Shop has beenmoved to a new location in theclubhouse while the old Pro Shop willsoon become an upscale bar forgolfers Pelican Point residents andothers interested in a beautifully dec-
orated smoke free bar with a greatenvironment
Numerous other renovations areunderway such as enlarging andupgrading the restaurant kitchen as
well as a private diningconferenceroom designed for small meetingsand our new ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquofor 12-24 people per event
Executive Chef Joshua Hebert willoversee all Food and Beverageoperations Chef Joshua Hebert hailsfrom the shores of Bayou LafourcheJoshua launched a new menu the
first week in April and will alsocontinuously offer a weekly lunch spe-cial crafted by him
Please join us for lunch and see allthe new improvements taking placeAs always Pelican Point is OPENTO THE PUBLIC We serve lunchdaily Tuesday-Sunday from 11am-3pm and breakfast on Saturdayand Sunday from 7am-1030am
Once all renovations are completedwe plan to extends our hours in the19th hole bar as well as ourrestaurant which will begin opening
for dinners on selected nights
Over the next few monthrsquos PelicanPoint will keep you updated on theprogress and improvements
Pelican Point is on the Move
Chef Joshua Hebert
ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquo
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All ingredients used are what is typically left overafter a crawfish boil
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Ingredients
frac12 lb peeled Crawfish Tails (with fat)2 lbs boiled red potatoes1 cup boiled corn (cut off the cob)frac14 cup green onions- thinly sliced1 clove boiled garlic1 link boiled sausage- roughly chopped1 cup mayofrac14 cup Creole mustard1 Tbls Creole seasoning
Batter Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil2 cups milk amp 2 eggs (whisk together)2 cups flour4 cups Panko bread crumbs
Method
Reheat your potatoes using either the microwave or byre-boiling them for about 5 minutes In a large mixing bowlcombine the heated potatoes corn chopped sausage greenonions garlic peeled cra wfish tails mayo Creole mustardand Creole seasoning and mix well Take your mixture andform into cakes approx 3 oz each
In a medium sauteacute pan heat your oil over med hi heat Nextdredge your cakes in the flour then the milk and egg mixtureand finally in the Panko bread crumbs Gently drop yourcakes 2 to 3 at a time into your heated oil and cookapproximately 3 minutes on each side Remo ve from heatand allow to cool 2 minutes before serving
41
Cooking Gourmet at Home
Executive ChefBen Jarreau
ldquoAfter The Boilrdquo
Crawfish Cakes
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Invites You to Experience
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Publisher Editor
Mike Strong
Sales Manager
Dottie Godberry
Staff Photographer
Jimmy Dunkley
Contributing Writers
Bill DelauneLinda Melancon
Calvin Bessonett
Bully
Goosie Guice
Orhan McMillan
Kellie Seymour
Tanya Stilley
Roland Doucet
Jimmy Dunkley
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BILL DELAUNE26
JAMMINrsquo WITH GOOSIE 30
THOUGHTS FROM BULLY 32
HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL 36
Table of Contents
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St ElizabethHospital Holds
14th Annual GolfTournament
On Monday March 16 2015St Elizabeth Hospital held its14th Annual Golf Classic at theLinks at Pelican Point This
annual golf scramblebenefitting the St ElizabethEndowment Fund hinges onthe generous support of local
businesses for sustainablesuccess year after year
33 teams participated in this yearrsquos event Majestic MedicalSolutions served as the eventrsquosexclusive Cart Sponsor for thethird straight year and theFranciscan Missionaries of Our
Lady Health System(FMOLHS) again contributedas the Gold Sponsor EATELthe Pathology Group of
Louisiana and Whitney Bank each sponsored at theCorporate level
The FMOLHS teamrepresented by Kevin GuidryRob Handy and Bubba Fishertook first place The MarjonElectric team including John
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Jenkins Bob Jones QuintonCorley and Billy Spout placedsecond and Himmelrsquos
Architectural Door andHardware with Jay HimmelScott Mathews Tony Freemanand Ryan Madere placed third
The Closest to the Pin contest was won by Taylor Broussard
Stuart amp Company and theLongest Drive contest was wonby Katie Graves Regions Bankfor the second year running
The success of this event isshared with the amazing team of
volunteers that made it happen A host of hospital teammembers Franciscan
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Missionaries of Our Lady HealthSystem Materials Managementteam members St ElizabethPhysicians team members andmembers of the Womenrsquos
Advisory Council of StElizabeth Hospital contributedtheir time effort andenthusiasm to ensure thetournamentrsquos success
The deadline for pageant applications is theApril 25th Get those forms in now
wwwjambalayafestivalorg
The 2015 Gonzales Jambalaya Pageant will beheld Saturday May 2nd and Sunday May 3rdThe pageant is open to girls ages 0-23 and boysages 0-4 The deadline to enter the pageantis April 25th
Applications and Queenrsquos Rules and Regulationsare available online at wwwjambalayafestivalorg
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St Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales
and Our Lady of the Lake RegionalMedical Center in Baton Rouge haveeach been named Hospital of the Yearin the small and large hospital cate-gories respectively by the LouisianaState Nurses Association and theLouisiana Nurses Foundation
This is the fourth time St ElizabethHospital has been named Hospital of Year and the sixth time for Our Lady of the Lake St Elizabeth previously earned the award in 2006 2011 and2012 Our Lady of the Lake earnedthe award in 2008 2010 2011 2013and 2014
These honors were announced on
March 28 at the 14th annualNightingale Awards ceremony anevent that recognizes quality servicecommitment and excellence forRegistered Nurses in the state of Louisiana The Nightingale Awardsalso recognizes individuals for excel-lence in nursing The following hon-ors were presented to St Elizabethand Our Lady of the Lake nurses atthe event
983223Outstanding Community Achievementby a Registered Nurse ndash
Charla Johnson RNSt Elizabeth
983223Nursing Administratorof the Year ndash Yvonne Pellerin RN
St Elizabeth
983223Nurse Educator of the Year ndash
Rosie Kiper RN St Elizabeth
983223Nurse of the Year ndash Jerre HindsRN Our Lady of the Lake
983223Clinical Practice Nurseof the Year ndash John Wilson RN
Our Lady of the Lake
983223Rookie of the Year ndashKieran Foley RNOur Lady of the Lake
983223Hall of Fame Inductee ndashColetta Barrett RNOur Lady of the Lake
983223Outstanding Nurse Researcher
of the Year ndash Lisa Skemp RNOur Lady of the Lake College
ldquoEvery day our nurses are at the fore-front of patient care It is this work that results in our hospitals being rec-ognized as national leaders in improv-ing processes of care and patient out-comes Congratulations to our 2015Nightingale winners who exemplify the Spirit of Healing to which we arecalled to answer every dayrdquo said JohnJ Finan Jr president of theFranciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
Our Lady of the Lake and St
Elizabeth are both part of theFranciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
St Elizabeth Hospital andOur Lady of the Lake Each Earn
Hospital of the Year Award
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with Layne Gautreau
On this special daymothersgrandmothers and mothers-to-bewillbe bestowed love and appreciation- with gifts of cards flowers family gatherings and that one very specialgift of fine jewelry While traditionalgifts of motherrsquos rings engravedlockets and diamond hearts remain afavorite this season you have many newand exciting designs to selectfrom Chic mommy pendants formothers of all ages designed withsweet silhouettes danglingbirthstones or initial charms are ontop of the list These precious giftsoffer versatile settings to allow easy
additions upon the arrival of new family members pets includedPersonalized family jewelry representsthe spirit of family love thatwill becherished and remembered for a
lifetime Classic with a moderntwist diamond jewelry remains atreasured keepsakesure to capture amotherrsquos heartDiamond designs inmountings of karatgold platinum orsterling silver areavailable foranyonersquos taste forall budgets and arealways a perfect giftto enchant that
specialmom Pink is in itrsquos not only pretty but it is posh This MotherrsquosDay you will find an abundance of fashionable designs featuring pink
karat gold and gemstones Forcenturies the color pink has beenthought of as being femininesensitive tender and innocenteverything associated with mother-hood This year more than ever youhave an impressive number of beauti-
ful personal and affordable keepsakestyles to commemorate the specialhighlights of any motherrsquos life Eachmaintains its historic charm and dis-tinctive look while adding a new bril-liance to all kinds of jewelry designs
Birthstones April - Diamond
A crystalline material composed of pure carbon diamonds are brilliantly clear sparkling and one of the hard-est substances known to man The
pure white diamond has long been asymbol of innocence and invincibility And because of its inner fire and
durability diamond was alwaysbelieved to strengthen love and bringmarital happiness No wonder it isnow the most popular gem forengagements and weddings Becauseof their inner fire it is important tohave your diamonds cleanedprofessionally to maintain their lively sparkle and brilliance
Jewelry QampA
What is a Nail Head When around brilliant diamond is poorlyproportionedwith excessive paviliondepth the center of the diamondappears dark
What are the 3 Brsquos of DiamondCutting The Bruter gives a roughdiamond its face-up outline TheBlocker places the table and fourfacets on the crown plus four facetsand the culet on the pavilion TheBrillianteer places and polishes theremaining 40 facets of the 58facet totaly
What is a Spread Stone This is apolished diamond that is cut to look
larger than it actually is It has ashallowpavilion with a disproportion-ately large table sometimesexhibiting the fish eye effect
What is a Scintillation This is thereflection of outside light shining onthe facets of a diamond producingquick flashes resembling sparksSometimes called sparkle it is usually seen when the diamond is moved orthe light source shifts
Jewelry GiftsSure To WarmThe Heart
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HomemadeBeauty Concoctions ndash DoThey Really Work
I must admit Irsquom a Pinterestlover In my free time I lovelooking for fun beauty tipstricks and recipes So here are
a few homemade beauty recipesthat I triedhellipfinally
Coffee Sugar Scrub
A well known (Irsquove wanted tomake this for a couple of yearsnow) skin firming homemaderecipe that has a reputation totone and tighten problem areasof the body
Recipe1 cup coffee (any kind)
1 cup sugarfrac12 cup olive oilfrac12 cup water
Put all ingredients in blenderand blend until a fine consisten-cy Keep in air tight containerand place by your SHOWER
I say put by the shower
because I kept mind next to my tubhellipsince Irsquom a total bath girlI canrsquot help it Since I wassmall my maw maw alwaysmade me luxurious bubblebaths (Ivory liquid) and Irsquovebeen hooked since
So as you can see here (photo)after hovering in my bathtub toapply my coffee scrub all overmy thighs and tush it got a lit-tle messy Well maybe it got alot messy
After using this the pastfew weeks although notconsistently I certainly feel like
my skin is tighter Even when Iapplied the mixture at nightthe next day I felt my skin alittle tighter
PS ndash I also felt a little moreawake just from smelling the
coffee aromaOverall review is this is atemporary fix to smooth andtighten the skin Itrsquos not along term fix but then againnothing is except to exerciseFun recipe though
Vinegar ListerineFoot Soak
This recipe is new to me but I was ready to try it nonetheless
It states that in 15 ndash 30 min-utes all your hard and dry skin will come off by just rubbing atowel over your feet
Recipe
Equal parts
Listerine (Some say donrsquot usethe blue stuff because it willmake your feet blue I hadTotal Listerine which is clear)Vinegar (they say apple cideris better but I used regular
vinegar)
Hot waterSoak feet for 15 to 30 minutesand then remove skin with atowel
I started by mixing only a cupeach but if yoursquod like to soak both feel completely yoursquollneed to use at least two cups of each Also make sure you useHOT water not only does itfeel better to soak your feet inbut I it also helps further soften
your dry skin
I decided to soak my feet forthe full 30 minutes I must saythe smell wasnrsquot ideal but my feet felt invigorated veryquickly (from the ListerineIrsquom assuming)
After 30 minutes Then I pulledmy feet out and a towel did not
work to take off the dead skinI needed something a littlemore heavy duty So with apumice stone and soft brush I
was able to scrub some skin
away however the tougherareas like around my heel area
werenrsquot as easy to remove I would say in the toughercalloused areas it softened theskin about 50 This may bean idea time to use a skinshaver but be careful if youdo that
Overall review of this recipeis skip it and just go get apedicure
Happy Spring Ascension Parish
Get out an enjoy the weatherfamily friends and a have agood time
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Itrsquos All Good at Frankrsquos in PrairievilleWe havenrsquot changed Wersquove only gotten betterOpen 7 days a week and entertainment onFriday Night makes your visit with us pleasurable
2256738876 bull Airline HwyPrairieville
franksrestaurantlanet
We also cater boiled crawfishon or off site with our
Outdoor Pavillion Availablefor your event
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This year we double ournumber of cooks when 23crawfish cooking teams set outto showcase their secret
recipes In addition there were45 craft booths and 30 carshow entrees showed theirstuff along with a karaoke
contestThis year Na-Na-Sha Band
played from 200 - 500 androcked the afternoon away
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For more than 19 years we have developed owned and managed senior housing communities throughout
Louisiana and Georgia that provide alternative livingarrangements for seniors combining wellness independence and personal care in a warm dignified setting with over 100
years of personal and professional experience
ldquoCOME JOIN OUR AZALEA FAMILY AND LET US
BE YOUR NEW HOME AWAY FROM HOMErdquo
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2256441028The event was geared to raise
money for Dreams Come True by selling the crawfish cooked in thecontest at a reasonable rateEveryone enjoyed the crawfishand with 70 sacks of crawfishboiled it was evident the event was a great success
It was a great day and wersquod liketo thank all of our committeemembers cooks craft vendorscar show entrees karaoke singers volunteers judges sponsors and abig thanks to all the public for
coming spend there Saturday withus to help raise money for theDream Kids We could not havehad such a successful event without all of you
Cajun Livin N Cookin and TheDreams Come True Foundation would like to thank
Judges-Leuna Johnson - Ascension PublicSchools Child NutritionSupervisor Sherman Jackson -Gonzales Police Cheryl Babin -
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Gonzales Weekly CitizenCharlotte Guedry -Pelican Post OnlineNewspaper Kylie Dixon - WBRZ-TV Sam Irwin -Crawfish ReportcomChloe Ernest - CrawfishQueen Wally Tallion-Jambalaya Festival Association DaveNusbaum - WWL-TVSabrina Nusbaum - Ascension Parish School
Board Richard Condon -Eagle 981 EddieLambert - District 59
Committeemembers -Rodney and Leslie Dupuy with Cajun Livin NCookin (event host andcoordinators crawfishcook-off) Kim Aydell andSherry Mack (craftbooths) Ronnie Romano(Karaoke) AP andCharlotte Borne (Judges
Area) Tashia Loots andErik Fairley with Sweet ampSalty (car show) Monica with Louisiana Jaycees(crawfish eating contestand washer boardtournament Galvez FireDepartment (washingcrawfish) and EMSgservices Sorrento FireDepartment (cokebooth) Freddie Smith with Dreams Come True(Treasure) Terry McConnell (powered
parachute aircrafts)
Sponsors-Our top Major - Crownsponsors were FredsTravel Centers of Louisiana and BulletIndustrial
Gold sponsors -Its Just PrintHole N Da Wall SeafoodLamar Dixon ExpoFoundation AtmosEntergy
Silver Sponsors -Cuts-N-Such Hair SalonLLC Galvez Hardwareand Outdoor CookingJambalaya Festival Association River RatsBar and Grille
Bronze Sponsors -Harvest SupermarketPeppers Fresh MarketPrairieville PharmacyTags amp Titles Old TimeFarm Supply Pinnacle
Services Roys IceBatemans Ice MannysBar
The event was a greatsuccess for a great causeand we are looking for- ward to seeing you againnext year
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Thank You for
Your Support of
Dreams Come True
Attention Candidates Seeking Election
Ascension Magazine is here to help get your messagein the hands of Ascension Parish residents
Contact Mike Strong
Office 2256221324 Cell 2254135485
E-mail stronggraphics1coxnet
wwwascensionmagazinenet
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Hey Dr RobIrsquom sending you
a selfie Do I look
alr ight
SCENSION P RISH
NIM L HOSPIT L
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Breakfast with Sherrie
The first Breakfast withSherrie of 2015 was held atthe Ascension Chamber office
Wednesday April 8 2015
Former Chairmanrsquos of theBoard came together withpresent Chairman KendalMatassa and President SherrieDespino to discuss Boardaccomplishments and thegrowth of the ChamberTopics regarding newmarketing campaigns to help
Chamber members maximizetheir growth potential as wellas new and exciting upcomingprograms in the 2015 year
were discussed in depth withmany new ideas beingpresented from the vastknowledge of the sevenChairmen who were in
attendance As our Parishcontinues to grow wecontinue our commitment tohelp Chamber members grow their businesses and search foropportunities to increase ourlevel of effectiveness andpush into a new realm ofperformance
Foote Family Dental Care
Foote Family Dental Care helda Ribbon Cutting Ceremony onFriday March 13 2015announcing the opening of their location at 328 SouthBurnside Avenue in GonzalesFoote Family Dental Care is thebrand new state of the art
dental facility for Dr NoraRichardson-Foote Dr Foote was in private practice inDenham Springs for over 14
years before moving toGonzales She offers a wide
variety of restorative and cos-metic procedures for patients of all ages Dr Foote also offerssedation dentistry and same day appointments Foote Family
Dental Care hours are Monday 900am ndash 500pm Tuesday andThursday 830am ndash 400pm
Wednesday and Friday 830amndash 100pm
Attending the ribbon cuttingfor Foote Family Dental Care
were Owner Dr NoraRichardson-Foote DDSDental Hygienist Lacie Green Front DeskDental AssistantRamsey Catoir City of Gonzales Mayor Barney
Arceneaux Ascension ParishPublic Information OfficerLester Kenyon AscensionChamber of CommercePresidentCEO SherrieDespino Chamber BoardMember Paul Salvant Chamber
Ambassadors ChamberMembers family and friends
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Bad BreathBy Calvin Bessonet DDSFAGD Ascension Premier Dental
Whether you call it bad breath
or halitosis itrsquos an unpleasant
condition thatrsquos cause for
embarrassment Some people
with bad breath arenrsquot even
aware therersquos a problem If
yoursquore concerned about bad
breath see your dentist He or
she can help identify the cause
and if itrsquos due to an oral condi-
tion develop a treatment plan
to help eliminate it
What you eat affects the air you
exhale Certain foods such as
garlic and onions contribute to
objectionable breath odor
Once the food is absorbed into
the bloodstream it is trans-
ferred to the lungs where it is
expelled Brushing flossing and
mouthwash will only mask the
odor temporarily Odors contin-
ue until the body eliminates the
food Dieters may develop
unpleasant breath from infre-
quent eating
If you dont brush and floss
daily particles of food remain in
the mouth collecting bacteria
which can cause bad breath
Food that collects between the
teeth on the tongue and
around the gums can rot leav-
ing an unpleasant odor
Bad breath can also be caused by
dry mouth (xerostomia) which
occurs when the flow of saliva
decreases Saliva is necessary to
cleanse the mouth and remove
particles that may cause odor
Dry mouth may be caused by
various medications salivary
gland problems or continuously
breathing through the mouth
If you suffer from dry mouth
your dentist may prescribe anar-
tificial saliva or suggest using
sugarless candy and increasing
your fluid intake
Tobacco products cause bad
breath If you use tobacco ask
your dentist for tips on kicking
the habit
Bad breath may be the sign of a
medical disorder such as a local
infection in the respiratory
tract chronic sinusitis postnasal
drip chronic bronchitis dia-
betes gastrointestinal distur-
bance liver or kidney ailment
If your dentist determines that
your mouth is healthy you may
be referred to your family doc-
tor or a specialist to determine
the cause of bad breath
Maintaining good oral health is
essential to reducing bad breath
Schedule regular dental visits
for a professional cleaning and
checkup If you think you have
constant bad breath keep a log
of the foods you eat and make a
list of medications you take
Some medications may play a
role in creating mouth odors
Let your dentist know if youve
had any surgery or illness since
your last appointment
Brush twice a day with fluoride
toothpaste to remove food
debris and plaque Brush your
tongue too Once a day use
floss or an interdental cleaner to
clean between teeth
Mouthwashes are generally
cosmetic and do not have a
long-lasting effect on bad
breath If you must constantly
use a breath freshener to hide
unpleasant mouth odor see
your dentist If you need extra
help in controlling plaque your
dentist may recommend using a
special antimicrobial mouth
rinse A fluoride mouth rinse
used along with brushing and
flossing can help prevent tooth
decay
Clean your tongue Most of the
odor that comes from your
mouth is on your tongue Use
your toothbrush with tooth-
paste reach back as far as possi-
ble and brush forward A
tongue scraper works even bet-
ter which can be found at any
pharmacy or supermarket The
metal ones are dishwasher safe
and allow you to clean them
regularly
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Tom Bensonand the Saga of the Intentionally Defective GrantorTrust
In February I wrote an articleabout trusts The article discussedthe basics of trust law andexplained that the trustee of atrust has a duty to act in the bestinterest of the trustrsquos beneficiaries At that time Robert Rosenthalthe trustee of a trust created by Tom Benson was refusing toremove the Saints and Pelicanssports franchises from the trust inexchange for an unsecuredpromissory note that Mr Benson was attempting to substitute
instead Mr Bensonrsquos daughterand his two grandchildren are thebeneficiaries of the trust He wants to remove the teams fromthe trust so he can give them tohis third wife
In recent weeks there have been
further developments regardingthis attempted asset swap that areof interest This article will discussthe strategy Benson is trying to useto remove the sports franchisesfrom the trust and the recentdevelopments regarding hisattempts to do so
The type of trust that owns theSaints and Pelicans is an irrevocabletrust and trusts like this are oftenused for estate tax planningpurposes If someone dies withassets exceeding approximately $5million estate taxes are owedbefore distributions are made to
the heirs To minimize these taxesirrevocable trusts are created andassets are transferred into themSince the trust is irrevocable thecreator of the trust (called theldquoGrantorrdquo) has no right to use theassets therefore the assets arenot considered a part of hisestate at death
In addition to removing assetsfrom the Grantorrsquos estate for estatetax purposes these trusts oftenallow the Grantor to continue to
pay the income tax on the assetstransferred to the trust Thisstrategy is used to further reducethe Grantorrsquos estate for tax purpos-es This is possible because theestate tax laws and income tax lawsare not aligned Assets placed in atrust that are not counted forestate tax purposes can still beconsidered as owned by theGrantor for income tax purposesThis type of irrevocable trust iscalled an ldquointentionally defective
grantor trustrdquo However it is notdefective at all ndash in reality it is very effective at achieving its purposes
To be an ldquointentionally defectivegrantor trustrdquo the lawyer whodrafts it has to put some speciallanguage in it In Louisiana themost common power we use tocreate an ldquointentionally defectivegrantor trustrdquo is for the Grantor tobe able to substitute assets of anequal value for the assets that arein the trust Apparently this rightto substitute assets of an equal value is what Tom Benson istrying to do
As mentioned the trustee hasthus far refused to allow thesubstitution of assets Instead hehas asked for asset appraisals toshow that the values are equalHis refusal to make the exchangeof assets has spawned anotherlawsuit ndash this time in federal courtThis new lawsuit was filed by MrBensonrsquos attorneys on March 11thand it alleges the trustee neverrequired appraisals for previousmultimillion dollar exchanges and
so he shouldnrsquot this time either
There is another lawsuit pendingbetween Benson and his family in aTexas state court over another trustthat owns some other businessesfounded by Benson Although the judge in that case has no authority regarding the new suit filed infederal court he has stated hedoes not believe the asset swapcan happen
Mr Bensonrsquos attempt to removethe Saints and Pelicans from a trustthat owns them so he can givethem to his third wife involves asophisticated planning tool used by attorneys to reduce estate taxesHowever in this instance the toolis being used to try to take some-thing away from his children andgrandchildren and give it to hiscurrent wife I would have toagree with the Texas judge Idonrsquot think this swap will happeneither particularly if the trust issubject to Louisiana law Althoughthis attempt might not be success-ful there is one thing you can take
away from this saga we all need toplan for two things we know aregoing to happen ndash death and taxes
Mrs Melancon has engaged in the practice of law in Louisiana for the past 17 yearsThe primary focus of her practice is estate planning special needs planning elder law and probate She is also accredited by the VA to give advice regarding veteransrsquo benefits For more information please contact her at 225-744-0027 You may also visit her website at wwwLegacyCenterLacom
YOUR ESTATE MATTERSBy Linda Melancon
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Silkpeel Q amp A What is Silkpeeldermalinfusion
The SilkPeel DermalinfusionSystem combines non-invasiveexfoliation with deep delivery of patient-specific solutions directly tothe skin The Silk Peel stimulatesnew cell growth andaddresses your specific skincondition giving your skinthe revitalization you want Your skin immediately looksclearer and brighter and
definitely feels smootherand your makeup will goon easily
How is SilkPeel differentfrom othermicrodermabrasionprocedures
While they both remove aportion of the upper layer of the skin or the stratumcorneum a SilkPeel is much morecontrolled and consistent in the
way it operates That is becauserather than blasting particles at skin(as with older microderm devices)or pushing an abrasive tip acrossthe skin by hand dermalinfusionuses the controlled vacuum pres-sure to pull the skin up into achamber in the hand piece where it is evenly abraded justas agressively or as softly as the vacuum pressure is set by ourskincare professional
Is there any downtime withSilkpeel dermalinfusion
Usually there is no downtime withthe SilkPeel but some patientscan experience tightening of theskin and mild exfoliation Post
treatment the skin may be slightly pink but this should last for aboutone hour Patients can return back to work post treatment or resumetheir everyday routine
Who should get a Silkpeel
All skin types can benefit from theSilkPeel treatment The SilkPeelcan help anyone who has acne sundamage hyperpigmentation brownspots mild wrinkles skin dullnessand large pores Even the mostsensitive-skin individual maybenefit from a silk peel that hasbeen adjusted for their skin type
How often should I geta Silkpeel
To jump start your new skin we recommend 3-4 treatments2 weeks apart and maintenanceevery 2-3 months However evenone silk peel will usually refresh your skin for up to six weeks
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CJ Parent The Musical RidgeRunner form the Bluff Road When you first meet Clarence ldquoCJrdquoParent you wouldnrsquot think that he would even get on a stage much lesssing and play guitar CJ is a quiet
person but he comes out of himself for his music Music is life to CJShirley and I had a relaxing visit with Lynette and CJ on theirhouseboat that CJ built himself in1985 By trade CJ was a surveyorbut the houseboat is a testament tohis carpentry skills Compact andcomfortable the boat has all thecomforts of a land house with theadvantage of cruising the river if one
so desiredThe desire to play music startedearly for CJ but his nudge into
music came from his father MrKenneth (CJrsquos dad) said he always wanted to play guitar so with acouple of box guitars procured fromMexico their musical journey beganCJ was sixteen and still in school soafter his homework was done he
and his dad would practice Thispriceless bond continued (not thehomework but the music) untilhis dad passed away about three years ago
CJ grew up on the Bluff Road inDutchtown CJrsquos dad worked inthe oil field all his life Theyobviously didnrsquot have television asCJ is one of nine children Rosannaand Kenneth Parent are the proudparents of (oldest to youngest)Caroline Shook Cathy HatcherKenneth Jr Claudia HelgettFranky King Clarence ldquoCJrdquoCharlie Celeste Harris andKarla Metz
CJ was a member of the last classto graduate from Dutchtown HighSchool in 1966 This is when hestarted playing music for the publicHis first band was The RidgeRunners This band was comprisedof Pierre Curry-vocals CJ-leadguitar Billy Joe Berteau-rhythmguitar and Ronnie Tircuiton drums
We didnrsquot try to remember datesthat messes up most of us these
days but this is the list of bandsCJ has been a part of for the last44 years
Lynn Landry ampThe Ram Rods
Lynn Landry-vocals and rhythmguitar Gwen Landry-vocals CJ-leadguitar the late Cary Arceneaux-bassRonnie Bercegeay-bass the lateHopson Arceneaux-drums
Mike Broussard amp the Drifters
Mike Broussard-vocals amp rhythmguitar CJ ndashlead guitar and harmonythe late Randy Babin-bass and
Daniel Gautreaux on drums
Southern Boogie Band CJndashvocals the late Randy Braud-leadRandy Bourgeois-drums CharlieMoran- Bass David Miles-keyboardRuckels Gautreaux-trumpet MikeLambert-sax
Destiny CJ ndash vocals amp lead guitarJohn Braud-vocals amp sax Donny Bercegeay-keyboard Dale Hymel-bass Sammy Myers-drums
LA 1 Band Robert Townsend-drums amp vocals CJ ndashlead guitarLane Swearingen-bass About this time CJ played withHenry Broussard and his bandUnfortunately we couldnrsquot remem-ber these guys either Some parts of
getting older really suckThe Reunion Band SteveManseur-lead vocals amp guitar MikeKing-keyboard Buddy Terrel-tenorsax Kevin Terrel-baritone saxRichard Leger-trumpet Cody Marchand-drums John Marchand-bass amp CJ on lead guitar and vocalsCruzzinrsquo CJ ndashlead guitar amp vocalskeyboard-Kit Duncan Snag Hebert-drums amp Randy Babin on bass
As you can see CJ has been quitthe busy fella for the last 44 yearsand Irsquom just talking about his
music CJ was a surveyor for Gulf States Utilities until retiring after25 years because of colon cancer While fighting the cancer CJ triedto keep surveying but the disease was too much CJ and Lynettehave been through three bouts of cancer 2001 2007 amp 2011 Hisbattle isnrsquot over as once again thecancer has reared its ugly headLynette has been there every step of the way for CJ Lynette is anaccomplished musician in her ownright not a surprise considering she
CJ ParentThe Musical Ridge Runner from the Bluff Road
Clarence CJ Parent got his ticket to go play with the Angels on March 25 He was a lifelong friend of mine-his fathers landbordered ours back when Prairieville was really a prairie-and atreasured classmate in the final class of the old Dutchtown High School (Class of 66) My fondest memories of Clarence were playing with him and his dad-Kenneth Boy Parent-at the old C Brauds Grocery and Bar where we played Milk Cow Blues That tune has been recorded by everyone from Robert Johnson to Elvis to George Strait but we did it on Clarences Spanish guitar my
14-dollar Stella and Boys harmonica much to the delight ofRD Smith and the regular crowd
Clarence went on to bigger and better things playing with several Swamp Pop bands long after Id left my gig with Tinker and the BellsBut he always remembered my favorite song before I even requested it- Change Gonna Come by Sam Cook and my sister Lizs Almost Like a Song by Ronnie MilsaUGps I know he is sitting on the back of a pick-up truck with his dad right now playing a Jimmy Rodgerss song or something by Hank Williams He was a good friend and a
good picker and you cant ask for much more than that
Bill Delaune
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was a Bercegeay before she marriedCJ She started playing music in themiddle school band on clarinet Shealso played the baritone horn andtympani drums She graduated
from East Ascension in 1968 gotmarried and moved to Morgan CityShe has three children DwainDupuis Kristian Mayon and SarahMayon She and CJ are blessed
with 6 grandkids Dustin KeilaLauren Megan Bylan and Blair After her divorce Lynette movedhome and thatrsquos when she met CJHer brother actually was playing inthe band with CJ at the time She was encouraged to continue hermusic and got the chance to sit in with the band on saxophone (not abig stretch from the clarinet) She
got loads of encouragement fromband members and other saxplayers (Musicians all seem eagerto help other musicians with theirart) CJ was excited when Lynettestarted with the band since he wasalready ldquosweetrdquo on her He told ushe always wanted to kiss a sax
player We were glad he waited fora female sax player Sax playing wasnrsquot her only attraction for CJThose eyes kept drawing him inNot to mention her outgoing per-sonality charm and strong characterThey got married and remodeledthe houseboat Lynette was actually Cruzzinrsquos sax player until CJ gottoo sick to play If you happen topick up a Cruzzinrsquo CD the title cutldquoFull Recoveryrdquo CJ wrote forLynette A beautiful song be sureto get a copy of the CD
Throughout CJrsquos illness music
has been his stability and drivingforce He really loves his music youcan see it in his face when he talks
about it Lynette was his ROCK always there for him
CJ and Lynette would like tothank all the family and friends whogave them support and prayersthrough this ordeal Yourthoughtfulness and prayers are moreappreciated than you will ever know
Special thanks go out to themusicians that picked up CJrsquos slack
when he was too sick to fulfill hisgigs Mike and Steve BroussardTroy Dupree Steve Manseur BillBoudreaux and Jerry Acosta Youguys are the best
CJ is now retired and working onhis ldquohoney-dordquo list and Lynette works for St Elizabeth Physicians in
the business office CJ still playsmusic Yoursquoll see him at anynumber of benefits playing hisguitar and singing It is admirablethat he plays so many benefits Idonrsquot think he has ever turned downa request to play at a benefit Weare so blessed to have CJ andLynette in our community
We had a wonderful time floatingon the river at the Parentrsquos Theirplace is so peaceful it is always apleasure to spend time with themThanks to them for opening theirlives to us
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Fall gave us an abundant harvest this year
Itrsquos March and wersquore picking thefew remaining cabbage and Brusselsprouts from the garden And believeit or not in the hoop house wersquore still
being offered a few tomatoes from oursummer vines We like many people today are try-
ing new ways of growing our foods while hoping to conserve water andeliminate chemicals Aquaponicshydroponics raised beds wickingbeds even PVC tubing are all popularnew growing technics and wersquove triedthem all
Imagination has really become a funpart of gardening these days Pretty much anything goes
Through trial and error wersquove hadmany successes and failures in eachgrowing method
Aquaponics is the merging of aquaculture (the raising of fish) and hydro-
ponics (growing in nutrient balanced water with a clay media instead of soil)This method proved a bit challengingat first when trying to establish therequired nitrates and nitrides neededfor plant growth and fruit develop-ment while not harming the live fishbut we finally got it It uses the fish waste to feed the plants The plantsand clay media filter and clean the water and return it to the fish and thecycle simply repeats itself It is theclosest resemblance to a natural ecosystem found in and around naturersquosriverbanks Our plants grew andthrived They produced an abundanceof beautiful vegetables Cucumbers
especially thrived in this environmentand produced more than we and ourneighbors could pickle and eat Leafy plants however when picked quickly wilted and wouldnrsquot keep So unless we grazed in the greenhouse for sup-per this method proved not the rightchoice for us
An attractive and fun addition to ahydroponic or an aquaponic system isPVC piping that many use for grow-ing strawberries or lettuce Used astowers above the system for extragrowing space holes are cut from thepiping and replaced with plants Thesame water from the system keeps theplants watered and fed until they areready for harvest Donrsquot expect much
from a first year strawberry plant whether yoursquove planted it in a watersystem or in the ground We plant
our strawberries in October the yearbefore to allow their roots to becomeestablished while the plant is in itsdormant winter stage and cover them with straw or hay(if planted in theground) Once spring arrives theplants will offer you largerfirmer berries
Wicking beds are one of my
favorites They are very close totraditional growing in that theycontain a layer of soil then hay thenmore soil etchellip and act as the namesdescribes water is wicked from thebottom of the container up to theplant roots With this method wehave grown potatoes peanuts snap
beans head lettuce carrots and muchmore All the plants thrived in thisenvironment and the food kept wellafter picking Wicking beds can besituated on a table top or directly onthe ground making them an extremely versatile gardening method for smallor large spaces However if you havelaying hens like we do yoursquoll needsome fencing to protect your plantsfrom your birds should you placethem on the ground
There are many more growingmethods being used today and allhave their pros and cons but nomatter how you grow your familyrsquosfood by all means do it The reward
upon your familyrsquos table is worth theeffort and Irsquom here to tell you pridetastes delicious
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ldquoDo they still play the blues in Chicago When baseball season rolls around
When the snow melts awayDo the Cubbies still play in their ivy-covered burial groundhelliprdquo
Steve Goodman
As that great Americanphilosopher-and sometimescaddy-Bagger Vance once soastutely put it ldquoGolf is a gamethat you canrsquot winrdquo
So when you walk into a localestablishment-like Sammyrsquos Grillin Prairieville-after a round of 18frustrating holes itrsquos difficult toexplain to some of the non-golfingpatrons at the bar what justhappened in the last 4-5 hours
ldquoHowrsquod you hit lsquoem today WildBillrdquo asked one of barfliesfeigning common courtesy
ldquoWell letrsquos just say if I tried togrow tomatoes they would comeup sliced But I was only threeover after six holes-one over ahouse one over a patio and oneover a pool And donrsquot get mestarted on slow play Gasoline was
50 cents a gallon when we startedour round today It took StephenKing less time to write lsquoThe Standrsquothan for us to play 18 holes
ldquoAnd if I see one more20-handicapper plum bobbing athree-foot putt to make eightIrsquom going after him like Elin Woods on a Tiger hunt Andanother thinghelliprdquo
I never got to finish my whiningbecause just then the vision of despair walked into the lounge andplopped down beside me lookinglike hersquod just lost his first-bornmale child on some half-courthook shot at the buzzer Had Ibeen sitting at a blackjack table I
would have left immediately because this guy had ldquodoom of gloom coolerrdquo stamped on hisforehead
Now I wasnrsquot in the most jovialmood myself having just postedmy third consecutive score in themid-okay-upper 80rsquos causing meto fork up a team portrait of Jackson and Lincoln for myale-quaffing opponents But beinga sucker for lifersquos longshots Imustered up all the optimism Icould manage with a stock greet-ing ldquoGive me some good newsBuddyrdquo
He seemed to slip even deeper
into depression as he ordered red wine and proclaimed ldquoApril is thecruelest monthrdquo
Now Irsquom also a sucker forclassical references so anyone thatquotes TS Eliot deserves my nearly deaf right ear-at least until Ifinish my beer
ldquoTell me about itrdquo I repliedldquoMy putts have hit more lips thanMick Jaggerrsquos dentist lately andmy tee shots have been in the water so much I had to change thegrip on my ball retrieverrdquo
Thoroughly unimpressed withmy links disasters he lifted a glassof Meacutenage a Trois my way and
mumbled a Latin phrase Irsquod heardbefore-ldquoIn vino veritas-in winethere is truthrdquo
I didnrsquot even get a chance toadd my own ldquoAnd in beer there isfreedom but in water there isbacteriardquo toast to justify mydrinking because he had launchedinto a litany of personal problemsthat had befallen him during hisunfortunate fourth month
ldquoIt all began on April 1 when aco-workerrsquos prank caused me tolose my job at the clothing store While I was away from my deskthis jokester left messages for meto call Mr Lyons and Mr Behr
about some fur purchasesldquoHow was I to know it was the
number of the Baton Rouge Zoo
The zookeepers were outragedand contacted the PETA people who threw up a picket lion aroundour store My boss had no choicebut to let me go-a sacrificial lamb you might call me-thrown to the wolvesrdquo
I attempted to fake sympathy and leave quietly but he hadalready ordered another round inhopes of retaining his captiveaudience He took a sip of winegrimaced and complained to noone in particular ldquoThis issupposed to pass for MerlotOh well Caveat emptor-let thebuyer bewarerdquo
His next story was one I couldreally sympathize withldquoOut of work I tried to pick up
a few dollars in a Final Fourbracket but my champion selection Villanova lost to North CarolinaState who wouldnrsquot have evenbeen in the second round if LSUcould have hit the ocean off aboat Isnrsquot there anyone in BatonRouge who can shoot a freethrowrdquo he lamented
I started to mention formerTiger player Eddie Palubinskas who resides in the Capital City and is in the Guinness Book of World Records for most free
throws made in an hour (1206out of 1265) but apparently noone at LSU has had the goodsense to reach out for his helpBut there was no interrupting thehard-luck fellowrsquos whine withthe wine
ldquoI could go on ad nauseumabout the rest of the tournamentand my Alma Mater Albanyrsquosearly exithelliprdquo
ldquoAh the Great Danesrdquo Iinjected flaunting my uselesstrivial knowledge about collegenicknames
ldquoWhy yesrdquo he seemedsurprised
ldquoMy family is originally fromDenmark and they thought it would be clever to send methererdquo
ldquoIs that where you learnedLatinrdquo I asked noting his frequentuse of the language
ldquoOf courserdquo he answeredldquoAre you proficient in theClassics alsordquo
ldquoAd deum qui leaetificat juventutem meamrdquo I repliedproudly recalling my altar boy responses from over 55 years ago
ldquoOh the old Catholic massrdquo hesighed unimpressed ldquoAt least theLatin kept the ritual equally
incomprehensible everywhererdquoldquoSurely yoursquove had some good
things happen to you recentlyrdquo I
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said in my best Pollyanna voiceldquoWell I really thought my luck
had changed when some of my redneck cousins in Georgia scoredsome tickets to a practice round atthe Masters and invited me to jointhemrdquo he recalled ldquoBut we weredishonorably discharged from thepremises for making comments atTiger Woodsrdquo
ldquoWhat in the world did yousayrdquo I asked foolishly ldquoI certainly hope it had nothing to do withthis being the most popular week
in the year for vasectomies so thatmen can sit on a bag of frozenpeas for four days on doctorrsquosorders and watch golf and their wives canrsquot say a wordrdquo
ldquoNordquo he answered ldquoI donrsquotunderstand a lot of golf lingo butit had something to do withTigerrsquos girlfriend Lindsey Vonnshowing up after Woods hadplayed poorly on the front nineOne of my friends said somethinglike lsquoMaybe yoursquoll do better onLindseyrsquos backsidersquo and they showed us the gate making uspersona non gratisrdquo
ldquoMan you are hitting in somehard luckrdquo I sympathizedldquoDidnrsquot the Easter Bunny bring you anythingrdquo I added in a weak attempt to lighten theconversation
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the EasterBunnyrdquo he shot back ldquoI donrsquotbelieve in Santa Claus or theTooth Fairy of the Loch NessMonster I donrsquot believe inBigfoot or aliens or that Elvis and
Michael Jackson are alive andliving together in McElroy Swamp
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the Abominable Snowman orleprechauns or hobbits or Harry Potter And I donrsquot believe inmermaids Minotaurs orMedusa-although Irsquom fairlycertain my first wife was a relativeof the latterrdquo
ldquoDude-is there anything left that you do believe inrdquo I askedincredulously
His face lost what little
expression it had contained and his voice dropped to a Don Corleonehoarse whisper
ldquoI really believe that theChicago Cubs have a chance to win the World Series this yearrdquo
ldquoMan if you believe that yoursquollbelieve in anythingrdquo I countered
ldquoThings didnrsquot get any better asthe month progressedrdquo hecontinued ldquoI came out toSammyrsquos on April 14-unofficially known as National Hard Luck Day-because it was the day Lincoln was shot (lsquoSic SemperTyrannis-and so to all tyrantsrsquoshouted John Wilkes Boothrsquo) theday the Titanic sank and the day of the fatal Apollo 13 radiotransmission-lsquoHouston we have aproblemrsquo Amanda and Emily were gracing the bar so naturally they had attracted a club full of young well-built men all eager toimpress the lovely ladies After afew shot of Petrol the strongmendevised a King Arthur-like contestto see who was the strongest of
the lot and also win a few coinsrdquoldquoThey were going to pull a
sword out of a stonerdquo I askedtrying to keep up with theclassical theme
ldquoNo but after they hadsqueezed every drop out of aninnocent lemon into their tequilathe bet became who could squeezeone drop more I put my money on a lumberjack-looking lad withhuge hands but even he could notcoax one small drop from thedried-up fruit One by one the
rest of the Achilles lookalikes alsofailed and it appeared there wouldbe no winner
ldquoThen a scrawny little guy withglasses appeared from a dark cor-ner and asked if he might attemptthe feat The young studs all hada good laugh until one pushed thelemon toward the nerdy fellow and said lsquoGo ahead Geek Makeit leakrsquo The laughter turned toastonished gasps when thebespectacled gent held the lemonover a shot glass and producedone last-but very obvious-dropThen he picked up the prizemoney on the bar and headed forthe doorrdquo
ldquoHey wait a minuterdquo cried oneof the raging bulls ldquoWhat are you-some kind of magicianrdquo
ldquoNordquo said the money-counting accountant ldquoI work forthe IRSrdquo
ldquoThatrsquos when I rememberedthat the next day was April 15 andIrsquod forgotten to pay my taxes Sonow the government is after me
on top of everything elserdquoldquoLookrdquo I said ldquomaybe yoursquore
just having a bad month Aprilrsquosalmost over and May has got to bebetter In fact the Kentucky Derbyrsquos on May 2 this year and Ihave just the horse to change yourluck and solve all your financialproblemsrdquo
He actually looked encouragedfor the first time since hersquod comein so I neglected to tell him my sordid history of picking winnersin the Derby
ldquoYou seem fond of Latiny phras-es and the horsersquos name is CarpeDiem-Seize the day-which couldalso alter your jaded philosophy onlife He just won a Derby Prep inKentucky by five lengthsrdquo
That was my best shot so I was abit disappointed at the lack of enthusiasm on his part
ldquoThanksrdquo he said ldquobut Ialready have my Derby horsepicked out-one whose name ismore suited to my personalityHersquos a California colt called lsquoOneLucky Danersquordquo
He left me with one lastblast from the so-called ldquodeadlanguagerdquo
ldquoBibamus moriendum est-Letus drink for we must dierdquo
I turned to the young lady behind the bar and took him at his word with my favorite Englishphrase and my last winner of theKentucky Derby at 15-1-ldquoIrsquollhave anotherrdquo
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IntroducingMr Adam
Dale
This month I decided to mixthings up a bit and began a new path with my column I wantto use this space to tell storiesof and in a way give back tothe great musicians living andperforming in and around ourgreat parish With such a richmusic history in Ascension
parish I felt it would beonly fitting to stretch theboundaries on my maiden
journey into these shortbiographies and tell the story of a very dear friend of mineMr Adam Dale
Adam a Minden native was turned onto music by hisparents who purchased him aguitar for Christmas at theage of fourteen Whileattending Minden HighSchool he excelled musicallyespecially in choir class It was
while in high school that Adam had his first chance tolead a band on vocals andguitar when the christian rock
band ldquoShoelessrdquo was formedGiven his great vocal ability
Adam was blessed with ascholarship to attend LouisianaTech in Ruston an opportunity he couldnrsquot turn down Whilein Ruston he would meet and
become friends with severalmusicians that would laterbecome part of the band ldquoThe
American TragedyrdquoldquoTragedyrdquo as it would
become know as began in1999 and got its biggest break
very early on when discoveredand selected to be a part of aUSA network music themed TV
show called Farm Club FarmClub was hosted by BreauxBridge native and former MissUSA Ali Landry The show promoted unsigned bands by mixing them in with a nationalact on a nation wide liveperformance broadcast The
American Tragedy episode wasaired with Crazy Town as thefeatured national act At thetime Crazy Town was promot-
ing their number one smash hitButterfly After the exposure on Farm
Club gigs became easier tocome by American Tragedy began touring from coast tocoast They shared the stage
with bands like Stained SalivaHinder Candlebox andBowling for Soup to name afew After become veterans of the road the band decided tostay 100 independent neversigning with a record labelDale stated ldquoWe could never
find the right deal everything we were offered just didnrsquot feel
right to usrdquo The band wenton to release 3 full lengthalbums a live album and an EPthe most successful of these wasthe 2006 release ldquoWelcome tothe Showrdquo The band was ableto sell nearly 10000 albumsthrough touring alone
In the late 2000rsquos the bandlost their basses and began tolose some momentum It wasaround this time that Adam
met his future wife StefanieLaiche and decided to move toBaton Rouge to purse a solocareer Baton Rouge wasbooming with small venues that
were looking for smaller acts tohire and the timing seamedperfect to Dale This opportu-nity would also allow Adam tofocus on creating an album of material constructed entirely onhis own That first album wastitled ldquoThe Sun has Risen TheSun has Setrdquo
In the last few years Adamrsquos
schedule finally start to slow down and settle He and
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Stefanie are now married andexpecting their second childlater this year Adam iscurrently a resident of Ascensionparish where he has completedhis dream of having a homestudio 2014 saw the release of
Adamrsquos first album as a dad Adam says this is his best work to date The album is a maturedepiction of life as an adult andhow perspectives change frombeing in a rock band on the
roads of America to being adaddy with number two on the
way The album titled ldquoCatsand Dogsrdquo is also a nod to hisdaughter Collins Avery Dale asthey both share the same initials
Please take the time to sample Adam Dale and The AmericanTragedy on iTunes CD Baby orSpotify When you see his nameon a marque around town makesure you stop by and say hello
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Not long ago my step-daughter mentioned that my two grandchildren wanted tospend the night in a tentSpending the night outside in atent is exciting for most chil-dren Im sure most of you havetent stories of your own but fornow I would like to share a
couple of those horror stories of my own with you
We once had a duck lease inthe marsh at Pecan Island where
we were forced to stay in a tentOne particular night the crew decided to bring the boat to theroad We then went to a beerdrinking contest at the only barin Pecan Island We won thecontest during which time thismassive cold front blew through When we returned tothe tent later that night wediscovered that the tent hadbeen blown down Everythingthat we had was wet We didntraise the tent We all crawledunder it and did the best wecould The next morning atdaylight I found myself crawlingout on my hands and kneesupchucking the beer from thenight before
Great plans were in store fortent camping and deer huntingon a trip to Jackson-Bienville
years ago As we approached thecampground late that night we
noticed severe lightning on thehorizon My dad and ourhunting partner had enoughsense to bring a cot to sleep onI slept on the ground only to beawakened about two hours latersoaking wet I then moved tothe truck to miserably spend therest of the night We did kill adeer the next morning andspent the remainder of the day at a laundrymat in town dryingour clothes
Years ago the Bohemia WMA provided a campground My
two hunting partners and I went to the camp site afterspending the day deer hunting
and fishing It was Novemberand the temperature was very
warm One of my huntingbuddies began snoringunbelievably loud that night Ifinally couldnt take it anymoreso I went to the boat to sleepIt wasnt long before my otherbuddy joined me The
mosquitos were horrible outthere and I still couldnt sleepbecause of the snoring comingfrom the tent some tweny-five
yards awayTheres more horror stories
I could tell about tent outingsbut thats enough for now Atsome point in my life I quitstaying in tents and have nointention of doing so in thefuture Although its moreexpensive not nearly as muchfun and not as nature friendlyIll just go get a hotel roomMost of the time well cook ourfish or game on the tailgate of the truck at the room instead of at a campfire
My grandchildren definitely need to spend a night in a tentand Ill probably be the chosenone to do that with them My plans are to pitch it in mybackyard Then when things gosouth sometime that night asIm sure it will well go insideto a nice dry soft bed
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A cow give s near ly 200000 glas se s of
milk in her life time
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-Earthworms have 5 hearts
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The average Japanese watches more than
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In average a human losses200 head hairs a day
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In the US frisbees out sell
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It is believed that Leonardo do V inci
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Despite a population of over a billion
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Children grow faster in the springtime
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During an oysters life it changes
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When Family Comes to
VisitIt happens several times a year
My out-of-state family comes to visit This past month my sisterJanet(Nana) made a visit with my niece Sally and her growingfamily Millie(3) and Addie(3 months) old
Donrsquot get me wrong I love my family and I love when they visitbut the stuff I have to do to maketheir visit a pleasant one
First off Irsquom a bachelor whichmeans there is house cleaning thatneeds to be done Maybe a coupleof days worth And I am talkingabout real cleaning like vacuuming mopping sheetchanging My favorite task is toclean and clear out the 3rdbedroom Yea Right You know the room that holds anything Ineeded to get out of sight quick junk room However there is aupside to cleaning the room Ialways find things Irsquove beenmissing for months
Then I move to the refrigeratorand another task that is seldomdone Gotta get the tupperwarebowls that are bulging at theseems out the fridge and thehouse After I took the junk out Irealized I didnrsquot have much in thefridge and had to restock With itempty the stains really start toshow I had to use Lysol
Bathroom cleaner and go tocleaning I havenrsquot mentioned thecarport the grass and the visitors bathroom Enough aboutthe cleaning You get the picture
After they arrive we make ourhellos and my home turns into anursery preschool with PrincessSophia and Frozen with Elsa onmy favorite flat screen that isgenerally tuned to sports and western movies
These guys are technology savvyThere is a IPad in both recliners with smartphones everywhereMillie has about 3 different onesOne minute shersquos using hers oneminute her Nanarsquos and then herMoms Hell they hacked my Cable account and recordedDisney shows on my televisionbefore they got here We started our week with a visit
to eat at local restaurants As the week goes on I get a chance totake them fishing Something thatis in my wheel house
I have to tell you fishing with a3 year old has its challenges Last year when she was 2 she had notrouble touching crickets Evencarried the buck around like shehad a cricket purse This year as a3 year old she wasnrsquot gettinganywhere close to those bugs Of
course Nana was trying torcherher encouraging her not to be
scared Also when Nana told herthe small crickets were babycrickets Millie put 2 and 2together and ask ldquoSo you arefishing with the Mommiecricketsrdquo Try to answer thatone Nana
Addie was a great baby She justlayed around played laughednursed and created unique smellsIt reminded me of back when my
son lived with me I made an eggsandwich for Nana and she ate itright off the babyrsquos butt It waslike a baby boody buffet
Now Millie and I made somememories She put her pinkToo-too on my head over my camo hat and put purple grapeflavored silver sparkling lip glosson me I donrsquot think it was my shade and wasnrsquot really in myfashion color wheel Then shepulled out the tangerine colorfingernail polish It took a whilefor that stuff to wear off Igot some funny looks at the
golf courseI did have fun making clues fora treasure hunt for Millie Theclues led her to the freezer where
there a treasure full of toys andgames wrapped in alluminum foilElsa doll from Frozen was oneShe been hugging it ever since
Now their gone Itrsquos quiet Thehouse smells like the dog I now have some 2 skim milk and asmall bottle of something that may be baby milk left behind Irsquom nottouching it I do have most of acrunchy peanut butter jar
Like lsquoThe Beverly Hill BilliesrsquoldquoYarsquoll come back now Hearrdquo
Thoughts from Bully
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$100 OFF any 60 Day program
You are invited to participate in the
2nd Annual
Cooking for a CauseJambalaya Cook-Off
Sunday June 28th to benefit woundedcombat veterans across the United States
Live Entertainment bull 1st 2nd 3rd place awards
bull Judged by the Jambalaya Festival Association
We need teams and sponsorsOur Goal is to exceed the 30 teams oflast year and raise needed funds to
support combat veterans
For More Information contactZack or Katie bull tiger-taverncom
14505 Highway 44 Gonzales LA 70737(225) 622-3719
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This Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port FourchonThis Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port Fourchon
Inshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and fishing for specks and reds occasionally drum and sheephead as well arriving back at the dock for 3pm Trips consist of live bait and artificial techniques Live bait ice tackle included If you have a favoriterod by all means bring it Food and drinks available upon request
oldermonths we usually fish Leeville and Golden Meadow marshes armermonths we typically fish Barataria and Timbalier bays beaches and the western barrier islands
Offshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and arriving back at the dock between 4-6pm These trips are the most commonly bookedtrips we generally target bottom species live bait mangrove fish and troll the rip when in season Fish you can expect to catch on t hese trips include snapper grouper amberjack wahoo blackfin tuna lemon fish dolphin
On these trips we generally travel up to 60 miles out
For More Information or to Book a Charter Call Today (985) 396-2728
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Captain Chris MoranHi Im Captain Chris Moran and I have fishedthe offshore and inshore waters of Louisianamy entire life I truly enjoy charter fishing tothe point that I dont know who is havingmore fun the clients or me No saltwaterspecies is safe from Cajun Made Charterswhether it be Tuna Marlin Wahoo DoradoShark Cobia Tarpon Amberjack MangroveRed Snapper Trigger Fish Grouper TroutRedfish or King Mackerel Trips consist ofInshore LiveArtificial Trout and RedfishingShallow and Deep Water Bottom FishingBlue Water Kite Fishing Overnight Tuna andSwordfish Offshore Fly Fishing and Big
Game Trolling
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17475 Airline HwyPrairieville LA 70769
Phone 225-647-6240Email Wendellpremiermarinenet
Email salespremiermarinenetwwwPremierMarinenet
Call Philip Banker for a Quote
Premier Performance Marine is an experienced boat dealer in Louisiana for New COACH Pontoons and MistyHarbor Pontoons We also carry well-known brands such as Mercury Evinrude Yamaha Honda Suzuki
Carolina Skiff Bullet Bass Boats and Phoenix Bass Boats Find new and used pontoon boats for sale as well asparts and boat motors at our Louisiana store central to Baton Rouge and New Orleans We also carry fishingboats bass boats and outboard motors You can find new or used models to suit your needs We often have
model close out sales during the summer so you can prepare for next season at a great price
Specializing in Pontoon Boatsfor 15 years
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is Kids having Fun
These Kids are Good1312 WEST HWY 30 GONZALES 225-647-9631 bull 11209 COURSEY BLVD BATON ROUGE 225-368-1234 bull 1015 WEST LEE DRIVE BATON ROUGE 225-767-5008 bull 1800 SOUTH RANGE AVE DENHAM SPRINGS 225-664-8103
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is local athletics
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The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is a solid community
These Kids Rock1312 WEST HWY 30 GONZALES 225-647-9631 bull 11209 COURSEY BLVD BATON ROUGE 225-368-1234 bull 1015 WEST LEE DRIVE BATON ROUGE 225-767-5008 bull 1800 SOUTH RANGE AVE DENHAM SPRINGS 225-664-8103
N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
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ATTENTION ADVERTISERS
The Official Program will be the
ONLY publication distributed at the
Jambalaya Festival
Advertise in theOfficial Program andHelp the Community
T H E O F F I C I A L P R O G R A M O F T H E J A M B A L A Y A F E S T I V A L A S S O C I A T I O N
2 0 1 4
D a n n y R o b e r t 2 0 1 2 J a m b a l a y a C h a m p i o n Advertising revenues raised go toThe Jambalaya Festival Association which in turn
are used and put back into our communityTo purchase ad space or
want to be a sponsor contact We are seekingSponsors for the
JambalayaFestival 2015
Mike Strong2256221324
Wally Tallion2258066579
Memorial Day Weekend May 22 - 24 2015Your whole family will enjoy the vast variety of food fun music and activities
that have made the Jambalaya Festival the cant miss highlight of the year
For information go to jambalayafestivalorg
We are raffling off a Golf Cart and 8 gallon jambalaya pot$10 Golf Cart and $1 Jambalaya Pot Tickets Drawing on May 24th
Sponsored by Krazy Kajun
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Pelican Point has a renewed visionand updated business plan to bothupgrade its facilities and servicesand to soon open its doors to whatshould become one of the toprestaurants and bars inAscension Parish
For almost 18 years Pelican Pointrsquosfood and beverage operation has
primarily focused on golfers needsBut with 800 families now living inPelican Point and nearly 600 familiesliving nearby Pelican Point will soonbe additionally focusing on the foodand beverage desires of these 1400families as well as other people whoare looking for more interesting foodand beverage options
An upgraded Pro Shop has beenmoved to a new location in theclubhouse while the old Pro Shop willsoon become an upscale bar forgolfers Pelican Point residents andothers interested in a beautifully dec-
orated smoke free bar with a greatenvironment
Numerous other renovations areunderway such as enlarging andupgrading the restaurant kitchen as
well as a private diningconferenceroom designed for small meetingsand our new ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquofor 12-24 people per event
Executive Chef Joshua Hebert willoversee all Food and Beverageoperations Chef Joshua Hebert hailsfrom the shores of Bayou LafourcheJoshua launched a new menu the
first week in April and will alsocontinuously offer a weekly lunch spe-cial crafted by him
Please join us for lunch and see allthe new improvements taking placeAs always Pelican Point is OPENTO THE PUBLIC We serve lunchdaily Tuesday-Sunday from 11am-3pm and breakfast on Saturdayand Sunday from 7am-1030am
Once all renovations are completedwe plan to extends our hours in the19th hole bar as well as ourrestaurant which will begin opening
for dinners on selected nights
Over the next few monthrsquos PelicanPoint will keep you updated on theprogress and improvements
Pelican Point is on the Move
Chef Joshua Hebert
ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquo
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All ingredients used are what is typically left overafter a crawfish boil
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Ingredients
frac12 lb peeled Crawfish Tails (with fat)2 lbs boiled red potatoes1 cup boiled corn (cut off the cob)frac14 cup green onions- thinly sliced1 clove boiled garlic1 link boiled sausage- roughly chopped1 cup mayofrac14 cup Creole mustard1 Tbls Creole seasoning
Batter Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil2 cups milk amp 2 eggs (whisk together)2 cups flour4 cups Panko bread crumbs
Method
Reheat your potatoes using either the microwave or byre-boiling them for about 5 minutes In a large mixing bowlcombine the heated potatoes corn chopped sausage greenonions garlic peeled cra wfish tails mayo Creole mustardand Creole seasoning and mix well Take your mixture andform into cakes approx 3 oz each
In a medium sauteacute pan heat your oil over med hi heat Nextdredge your cakes in the flour then the milk and egg mixtureand finally in the Panko bread crumbs Gently drop yourcakes 2 to 3 at a time into your heated oil and cookapproximately 3 minutes on each side Remo ve from heatand allow to cool 2 minutes before serving
41
Cooking Gourmet at Home
Executive ChefBen Jarreau
ldquoAfter The Boilrdquo
Crawfish Cakes
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Latilrsquos Landing Houmas House Plantation amp Gardens
Invites You to Experience
OPEN DAILY Daily Tours
Monday Tuesday 9AM - 5 PM Wednesday-Sunday 9AM -7 PM
Cafe Burnside
11 AM- 2 PM daily Latils Landing
Wednesday through Saturday 6 PM- 9 PMSunday Brunch 11 AM - 3 PM
Reservations Required
Latilrsquos Landing R E S T A U R A N T
R I V E R R O A D B U R N S I D E L A bull 2 2 5 4 7 3 9 3 8 0 bull k k h o u m a s h o u s e c o m
J e r e m y L a n g l o i s
E x e c u t i v e C h e f
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St ElizabethHospital Holds
14th Annual GolfTournament
On Monday March 16 2015St Elizabeth Hospital held its14th Annual Golf Classic at theLinks at Pelican Point This
annual golf scramblebenefitting the St ElizabethEndowment Fund hinges onthe generous support of local
businesses for sustainablesuccess year after year
33 teams participated in this yearrsquos event Majestic MedicalSolutions served as the eventrsquosexclusive Cart Sponsor for thethird straight year and theFranciscan Missionaries of Our
Lady Health System(FMOLHS) again contributedas the Gold Sponsor EATELthe Pathology Group of
Louisiana and Whitney Bank each sponsored at theCorporate level
The FMOLHS teamrepresented by Kevin GuidryRob Handy and Bubba Fishertook first place The MarjonElectric team including John
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Jenkins Bob Jones QuintonCorley and Billy Spout placedsecond and Himmelrsquos
Architectural Door andHardware with Jay HimmelScott Mathews Tony Freemanand Ryan Madere placed third
The Closest to the Pin contest was won by Taylor Broussard
Stuart amp Company and theLongest Drive contest was wonby Katie Graves Regions Bankfor the second year running
The success of this event isshared with the amazing team of
volunteers that made it happen A host of hospital teammembers Franciscan
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Missionaries of Our Lady HealthSystem Materials Managementteam members St ElizabethPhysicians team members andmembers of the Womenrsquos
Advisory Council of StElizabeth Hospital contributedtheir time effort andenthusiasm to ensure thetournamentrsquos success
The deadline for pageant applications is theApril 25th Get those forms in now
wwwjambalayafestivalorg
The 2015 Gonzales Jambalaya Pageant will beheld Saturday May 2nd and Sunday May 3rdThe pageant is open to girls ages 0-23 and boysages 0-4 The deadline to enter the pageantis April 25th
Applications and Queenrsquos Rules and Regulationsare available online at wwwjambalayafestivalorg
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6225085 44253 Hwy 42 (1 mile from Port Vincent)
bull Professional split ends
repairing treatment
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weak broken strands
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styling and future damage
bull lasts 6 weeks
bull Natural Non-synthetic B-Vitamins
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St Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales
and Our Lady of the Lake RegionalMedical Center in Baton Rouge haveeach been named Hospital of the Yearin the small and large hospital cate-gories respectively by the LouisianaState Nurses Association and theLouisiana Nurses Foundation
This is the fourth time St ElizabethHospital has been named Hospital of Year and the sixth time for Our Lady of the Lake St Elizabeth previously earned the award in 2006 2011 and2012 Our Lady of the Lake earnedthe award in 2008 2010 2011 2013and 2014
These honors were announced on
March 28 at the 14th annualNightingale Awards ceremony anevent that recognizes quality servicecommitment and excellence forRegistered Nurses in the state of Louisiana The Nightingale Awardsalso recognizes individuals for excel-lence in nursing The following hon-ors were presented to St Elizabethand Our Lady of the Lake nurses atthe event
983223Outstanding Community Achievementby a Registered Nurse ndash
Charla Johnson RNSt Elizabeth
983223Nursing Administratorof the Year ndash Yvonne Pellerin RN
St Elizabeth
983223Nurse Educator of the Year ndash
Rosie Kiper RN St Elizabeth
983223Nurse of the Year ndash Jerre HindsRN Our Lady of the Lake
983223Clinical Practice Nurseof the Year ndash John Wilson RN
Our Lady of the Lake
983223Rookie of the Year ndashKieran Foley RNOur Lady of the Lake
983223Hall of Fame Inductee ndashColetta Barrett RNOur Lady of the Lake
983223Outstanding Nurse Researcher
of the Year ndash Lisa Skemp RNOur Lady of the Lake College
ldquoEvery day our nurses are at the fore-front of patient care It is this work that results in our hospitals being rec-ognized as national leaders in improv-ing processes of care and patient out-comes Congratulations to our 2015Nightingale winners who exemplify the Spirit of Healing to which we arecalled to answer every dayrdquo said JohnJ Finan Jr president of theFranciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
Our Lady of the Lake and St
Elizabeth are both part of theFranciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
St Elizabeth Hospital andOur Lady of the Lake Each Earn
Hospital of the Year Award
middot Implantsmiddot Porcelain Crown Bridge and Veneers
middot Root Canalsmiddot Oral Surgery (Wisdom Teeth)
middot Implant Retained Dentures (for better fit)middot Sedation Dentistry
Making You Feel
Right at Home
306 South Burnside Ave Gonzales LA 70737225-621-2700 bull wwwdrromedentalcom
We are especially interested in making all of our patients feel right
at home We put your needs first to achieve efficient and
comprehensive treatment Our staff is honest and straightforward
with patients We strive to provide the best dental care to all
patients regardless of income level
Like Us on
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with Layne Gautreau
On this special daymothersgrandmothers and mothers-to-bewillbe bestowed love and appreciation- with gifts of cards flowers family gatherings and that one very specialgift of fine jewelry While traditionalgifts of motherrsquos rings engravedlockets and diamond hearts remain afavorite this season you have many newand exciting designs to selectfrom Chic mommy pendants formothers of all ages designed withsweet silhouettes danglingbirthstones or initial charms are ontop of the list These precious giftsoffer versatile settings to allow easy
additions upon the arrival of new family members pets includedPersonalized family jewelry representsthe spirit of family love thatwill becherished and remembered for a
lifetime Classic with a moderntwist diamond jewelry remains atreasured keepsakesure to capture amotherrsquos heartDiamond designs inmountings of karatgold platinum orsterling silver areavailable foranyonersquos taste forall budgets and arealways a perfect giftto enchant that
specialmom Pink is in itrsquos not only pretty but it is posh This MotherrsquosDay you will find an abundance of fashionable designs featuring pink
karat gold and gemstones Forcenturies the color pink has beenthought of as being femininesensitive tender and innocenteverything associated with mother-hood This year more than ever youhave an impressive number of beauti-
ful personal and affordable keepsakestyles to commemorate the specialhighlights of any motherrsquos life Eachmaintains its historic charm and dis-tinctive look while adding a new bril-liance to all kinds of jewelry designs
Birthstones April - Diamond
A crystalline material composed of pure carbon diamonds are brilliantly clear sparkling and one of the hard-est substances known to man The
pure white diamond has long been asymbol of innocence and invincibility And because of its inner fire and
durability diamond was alwaysbelieved to strengthen love and bringmarital happiness No wonder it isnow the most popular gem forengagements and weddings Becauseof their inner fire it is important tohave your diamonds cleanedprofessionally to maintain their lively sparkle and brilliance
Jewelry QampA
What is a Nail Head When around brilliant diamond is poorlyproportionedwith excessive paviliondepth the center of the diamondappears dark
What are the 3 Brsquos of DiamondCutting The Bruter gives a roughdiamond its face-up outline TheBlocker places the table and fourfacets on the crown plus four facetsand the culet on the pavilion TheBrillianteer places and polishes theremaining 40 facets of the 58facet totaly
What is a Spread Stone This is apolished diamond that is cut to look
larger than it actually is It has ashallowpavilion with a disproportion-ately large table sometimesexhibiting the fish eye effect
What is a Scintillation This is thereflection of outside light shining onthe facets of a diamond producingquick flashes resembling sparksSometimes called sparkle it is usually seen when the diamond is moved orthe light source shifts
Jewelry GiftsSure To WarmThe Heart
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HomemadeBeauty Concoctions ndash DoThey Really Work
I must admit Irsquom a Pinterestlover In my free time I lovelooking for fun beauty tipstricks and recipes So here are
a few homemade beauty recipesthat I triedhellipfinally
Coffee Sugar Scrub
A well known (Irsquove wanted tomake this for a couple of yearsnow) skin firming homemaderecipe that has a reputation totone and tighten problem areasof the body
Recipe1 cup coffee (any kind)
1 cup sugarfrac12 cup olive oilfrac12 cup water
Put all ingredients in blenderand blend until a fine consisten-cy Keep in air tight containerand place by your SHOWER
I say put by the shower
because I kept mind next to my tubhellipsince Irsquom a total bath girlI canrsquot help it Since I wassmall my maw maw alwaysmade me luxurious bubblebaths (Ivory liquid) and Irsquovebeen hooked since
So as you can see here (photo)after hovering in my bathtub toapply my coffee scrub all overmy thighs and tush it got a lit-tle messy Well maybe it got alot messy
After using this the pastfew weeks although notconsistently I certainly feel like
my skin is tighter Even when Iapplied the mixture at nightthe next day I felt my skin alittle tighter
PS ndash I also felt a little moreawake just from smelling the
coffee aromaOverall review is this is atemporary fix to smooth andtighten the skin Itrsquos not along term fix but then againnothing is except to exerciseFun recipe though
Vinegar ListerineFoot Soak
This recipe is new to me but I was ready to try it nonetheless
It states that in 15 ndash 30 min-utes all your hard and dry skin will come off by just rubbing atowel over your feet
Recipe
Equal parts
Listerine (Some say donrsquot usethe blue stuff because it willmake your feet blue I hadTotal Listerine which is clear)Vinegar (they say apple cideris better but I used regular
vinegar)
Hot waterSoak feet for 15 to 30 minutesand then remove skin with atowel
I started by mixing only a cupeach but if yoursquod like to soak both feel completely yoursquollneed to use at least two cups of each Also make sure you useHOT water not only does itfeel better to soak your feet inbut I it also helps further soften
your dry skin
I decided to soak my feet forthe full 30 minutes I must saythe smell wasnrsquot ideal but my feet felt invigorated veryquickly (from the ListerineIrsquom assuming)
After 30 minutes Then I pulledmy feet out and a towel did not
work to take off the dead skinI needed something a littlemore heavy duty So with apumice stone and soft brush I
was able to scrub some skin
away however the tougherareas like around my heel area
werenrsquot as easy to remove I would say in the toughercalloused areas it softened theskin about 50 This may bean idea time to use a skinshaver but be careful if youdo that
Overall review of this recipeis skip it and just go get apedicure
Happy Spring Ascension Parish
Get out an enjoy the weatherfamily friends and a have agood time
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Itrsquos All Good at Frankrsquos in PrairievilleWe havenrsquot changed Wersquove only gotten betterOpen 7 days a week and entertainment onFriday Night makes your visit with us pleasurable
2256738876 bull Airline HwyPrairieville
franksrestaurantlanet
We also cater boiled crawfishon or off site with our
Outdoor Pavillion Availablefor your event
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This year we double ournumber of cooks when 23crawfish cooking teams set outto showcase their secret
recipes In addition there were45 craft booths and 30 carshow entrees showed theirstuff along with a karaoke
contestThis year Na-Na-Sha Band
played from 200 - 500 androcked the afternoon away
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For more than 19 years we have developed owned and managed senior housing communities throughout
Louisiana and Georgia that provide alternative livingarrangements for seniors combining wellness independence and personal care in a warm dignified setting with over 100
years of personal and professional experience
ldquoCOME JOIN OUR AZALEA FAMILY AND LET US
BE YOUR NEW HOME AWAY FROM HOMErdquo
2305 S Purpera Avenue Gonzales LA 70737
2256441028The event was geared to raise
money for Dreams Come True by selling the crawfish cooked in thecontest at a reasonable rateEveryone enjoyed the crawfishand with 70 sacks of crawfishboiled it was evident the event was a great success
It was a great day and wersquod liketo thank all of our committeemembers cooks craft vendorscar show entrees karaoke singers volunteers judges sponsors and abig thanks to all the public for
coming spend there Saturday withus to help raise money for theDream Kids We could not havehad such a successful event without all of you
Cajun Livin N Cookin and TheDreams Come True Foundation would like to thank
Judges-Leuna Johnson - Ascension PublicSchools Child NutritionSupervisor Sherman Jackson -Gonzales Police Cheryl Babin -
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Gonzales Weekly CitizenCharlotte Guedry -Pelican Post OnlineNewspaper Kylie Dixon - WBRZ-TV Sam Irwin -Crawfish ReportcomChloe Ernest - CrawfishQueen Wally Tallion-Jambalaya Festival Association DaveNusbaum - WWL-TVSabrina Nusbaum - Ascension Parish School
Board Richard Condon -Eagle 981 EddieLambert - District 59
Committeemembers -Rodney and Leslie Dupuy with Cajun Livin NCookin (event host andcoordinators crawfishcook-off) Kim Aydell andSherry Mack (craftbooths) Ronnie Romano(Karaoke) AP andCharlotte Borne (Judges
Area) Tashia Loots andErik Fairley with Sweet ampSalty (car show) Monica with Louisiana Jaycees(crawfish eating contestand washer boardtournament Galvez FireDepartment (washingcrawfish) and EMSgservices Sorrento FireDepartment (cokebooth) Freddie Smith with Dreams Come True(Treasure) Terry McConnell (powered
parachute aircrafts)
Sponsors-Our top Major - Crownsponsors were FredsTravel Centers of Louisiana and BulletIndustrial
Gold sponsors -Its Just PrintHole N Da Wall SeafoodLamar Dixon ExpoFoundation AtmosEntergy
Silver Sponsors -Cuts-N-Such Hair SalonLLC Galvez Hardwareand Outdoor CookingJambalaya Festival Association River RatsBar and Grille
Bronze Sponsors -Harvest SupermarketPeppers Fresh MarketPrairieville PharmacyTags amp Titles Old TimeFarm Supply Pinnacle
Services Roys IceBatemans Ice MannysBar
The event was a greatsuccess for a great causeand we are looking for- ward to seeing you againnext year
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Thank You for
Your Support of
Dreams Come True
Attention Candidates Seeking Election
Ascension Magazine is here to help get your messagein the hands of Ascension Parish residents
Contact Mike Strong
Office 2256221324 Cell 2254135485
E-mail stronggraphics1coxnet
wwwascensionmagazinenet
Order Your Ads Space Early
Premium space still available
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Hey Dr RobIrsquom sending you
a selfie Do I look
alr ight
SCENSION P RISH
NIM L HOSPIT L
2257444905
Breakfast with Sherrie
The first Breakfast withSherrie of 2015 was held atthe Ascension Chamber office
Wednesday April 8 2015
Former Chairmanrsquos of theBoard came together withpresent Chairman KendalMatassa and President SherrieDespino to discuss Boardaccomplishments and thegrowth of the ChamberTopics regarding newmarketing campaigns to help
Chamber members maximizetheir growth potential as wellas new and exciting upcomingprograms in the 2015 year
were discussed in depth withmany new ideas beingpresented from the vastknowledge of the sevenChairmen who were in
attendance As our Parishcontinues to grow wecontinue our commitment tohelp Chamber members grow their businesses and search foropportunities to increase ourlevel of effectiveness andpush into a new realm ofperformance
Foote Family Dental Care
Foote Family Dental Care helda Ribbon Cutting Ceremony onFriday March 13 2015announcing the opening of their location at 328 SouthBurnside Avenue in GonzalesFoote Family Dental Care is thebrand new state of the art
dental facility for Dr NoraRichardson-Foote Dr Foote was in private practice inDenham Springs for over 14
years before moving toGonzales She offers a wide
variety of restorative and cos-metic procedures for patients of all ages Dr Foote also offerssedation dentistry and same day appointments Foote Family
Dental Care hours are Monday 900am ndash 500pm Tuesday andThursday 830am ndash 400pm
Wednesday and Friday 830amndash 100pm
Attending the ribbon cuttingfor Foote Family Dental Care
were Owner Dr NoraRichardson-Foote DDSDental Hygienist Lacie Green Front DeskDental AssistantRamsey Catoir City of Gonzales Mayor Barney
Arceneaux Ascension ParishPublic Information OfficerLester Kenyon AscensionChamber of CommercePresidentCEO SherrieDespino Chamber BoardMember Paul Salvant Chamber
Ambassadors ChamberMembers family and friends
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Bad BreathBy Calvin Bessonet DDSFAGD Ascension Premier Dental
Whether you call it bad breath
or halitosis itrsquos an unpleasant
condition thatrsquos cause for
embarrassment Some people
with bad breath arenrsquot even
aware therersquos a problem If
yoursquore concerned about bad
breath see your dentist He or
she can help identify the cause
and if itrsquos due to an oral condi-
tion develop a treatment plan
to help eliminate it
What you eat affects the air you
exhale Certain foods such as
garlic and onions contribute to
objectionable breath odor
Once the food is absorbed into
the bloodstream it is trans-
ferred to the lungs where it is
expelled Brushing flossing and
mouthwash will only mask the
odor temporarily Odors contin-
ue until the body eliminates the
food Dieters may develop
unpleasant breath from infre-
quent eating
If you dont brush and floss
daily particles of food remain in
the mouth collecting bacteria
which can cause bad breath
Food that collects between the
teeth on the tongue and
around the gums can rot leav-
ing an unpleasant odor
Bad breath can also be caused by
dry mouth (xerostomia) which
occurs when the flow of saliva
decreases Saliva is necessary to
cleanse the mouth and remove
particles that may cause odor
Dry mouth may be caused by
various medications salivary
gland problems or continuously
breathing through the mouth
If you suffer from dry mouth
your dentist may prescribe anar-
tificial saliva or suggest using
sugarless candy and increasing
your fluid intake
Tobacco products cause bad
breath If you use tobacco ask
your dentist for tips on kicking
the habit
Bad breath may be the sign of a
medical disorder such as a local
infection in the respiratory
tract chronic sinusitis postnasal
drip chronic bronchitis dia-
betes gastrointestinal distur-
bance liver or kidney ailment
If your dentist determines that
your mouth is healthy you may
be referred to your family doc-
tor or a specialist to determine
the cause of bad breath
Maintaining good oral health is
essential to reducing bad breath
Schedule regular dental visits
for a professional cleaning and
checkup If you think you have
constant bad breath keep a log
of the foods you eat and make a
list of medications you take
Some medications may play a
role in creating mouth odors
Let your dentist know if youve
had any surgery or illness since
your last appointment
Brush twice a day with fluoride
toothpaste to remove food
debris and plaque Brush your
tongue too Once a day use
floss or an interdental cleaner to
clean between teeth
Mouthwashes are generally
cosmetic and do not have a
long-lasting effect on bad
breath If you must constantly
use a breath freshener to hide
unpleasant mouth odor see
your dentist If you need extra
help in controlling plaque your
dentist may recommend using a
special antimicrobial mouth
rinse A fluoride mouth rinse
used along with brushing and
flossing can help prevent tooth
decay
Clean your tongue Most of the
odor that comes from your
mouth is on your tongue Use
your toothbrush with tooth-
paste reach back as far as possi-
ble and brush forward A
tongue scraper works even bet-
ter which can be found at any
pharmacy or supermarket The
metal ones are dishwasher safe
and allow you to clean them
regularly
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Tom Bensonand the Saga of the Intentionally Defective GrantorTrust
In February I wrote an articleabout trusts The article discussedthe basics of trust law andexplained that the trustee of atrust has a duty to act in the bestinterest of the trustrsquos beneficiaries At that time Robert Rosenthalthe trustee of a trust created by Tom Benson was refusing toremove the Saints and Pelicanssports franchises from the trust inexchange for an unsecuredpromissory note that Mr Benson was attempting to substitute
instead Mr Bensonrsquos daughterand his two grandchildren are thebeneficiaries of the trust He wants to remove the teams fromthe trust so he can give them tohis third wife
In recent weeks there have been
further developments regardingthis attempted asset swap that areof interest This article will discussthe strategy Benson is trying to useto remove the sports franchisesfrom the trust and the recentdevelopments regarding hisattempts to do so
The type of trust that owns theSaints and Pelicans is an irrevocabletrust and trusts like this are oftenused for estate tax planningpurposes If someone dies withassets exceeding approximately $5million estate taxes are owedbefore distributions are made to
the heirs To minimize these taxesirrevocable trusts are created andassets are transferred into themSince the trust is irrevocable thecreator of the trust (called theldquoGrantorrdquo) has no right to use theassets therefore the assets arenot considered a part of hisestate at death
In addition to removing assetsfrom the Grantorrsquos estate for estatetax purposes these trusts oftenallow the Grantor to continue to
pay the income tax on the assetstransferred to the trust Thisstrategy is used to further reducethe Grantorrsquos estate for tax purpos-es This is possible because theestate tax laws and income tax lawsare not aligned Assets placed in atrust that are not counted forestate tax purposes can still beconsidered as owned by theGrantor for income tax purposesThis type of irrevocable trust iscalled an ldquointentionally defective
grantor trustrdquo However it is notdefective at all ndash in reality it is very effective at achieving its purposes
To be an ldquointentionally defectivegrantor trustrdquo the lawyer whodrafts it has to put some speciallanguage in it In Louisiana themost common power we use tocreate an ldquointentionally defectivegrantor trustrdquo is for the Grantor tobe able to substitute assets of anequal value for the assets that arein the trust Apparently this rightto substitute assets of an equal value is what Tom Benson istrying to do
As mentioned the trustee hasthus far refused to allow thesubstitution of assets Instead hehas asked for asset appraisals toshow that the values are equalHis refusal to make the exchangeof assets has spawned anotherlawsuit ndash this time in federal courtThis new lawsuit was filed by MrBensonrsquos attorneys on March 11thand it alleges the trustee neverrequired appraisals for previousmultimillion dollar exchanges and
so he shouldnrsquot this time either
There is another lawsuit pendingbetween Benson and his family in aTexas state court over another trustthat owns some other businessesfounded by Benson Although the judge in that case has no authority regarding the new suit filed infederal court he has stated hedoes not believe the asset swapcan happen
Mr Bensonrsquos attempt to removethe Saints and Pelicans from a trustthat owns them so he can givethem to his third wife involves asophisticated planning tool used by attorneys to reduce estate taxesHowever in this instance the toolis being used to try to take some-thing away from his children andgrandchildren and give it to hiscurrent wife I would have toagree with the Texas judge Idonrsquot think this swap will happeneither particularly if the trust issubject to Louisiana law Althoughthis attempt might not be success-ful there is one thing you can take
away from this saga we all need toplan for two things we know aregoing to happen ndash death and taxes
Mrs Melancon has engaged in the practice of law in Louisiana for the past 17 yearsThe primary focus of her practice is estate planning special needs planning elder law and probate She is also accredited by the VA to give advice regarding veteransrsquo benefits For more information please contact her at 225-744-0027 You may also visit her website at wwwLegacyCenterLacom
YOUR ESTATE MATTERSBy Linda Melancon
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Silkpeel Q amp A What is Silkpeeldermalinfusion
The SilkPeel DermalinfusionSystem combines non-invasiveexfoliation with deep delivery of patient-specific solutions directly tothe skin The Silk Peel stimulatesnew cell growth andaddresses your specific skincondition giving your skinthe revitalization you want Your skin immediately looksclearer and brighter and
definitely feels smootherand your makeup will goon easily
How is SilkPeel differentfrom othermicrodermabrasionprocedures
While they both remove aportion of the upper layer of the skin or the stratumcorneum a SilkPeel is much morecontrolled and consistent in the
way it operates That is becauserather than blasting particles at skin(as with older microderm devices)or pushing an abrasive tip acrossthe skin by hand dermalinfusionuses the controlled vacuum pres-sure to pull the skin up into achamber in the hand piece where it is evenly abraded justas agressively or as softly as the vacuum pressure is set by ourskincare professional
Is there any downtime withSilkpeel dermalinfusion
Usually there is no downtime withthe SilkPeel but some patientscan experience tightening of theskin and mild exfoliation Post
treatment the skin may be slightly pink but this should last for aboutone hour Patients can return back to work post treatment or resumetheir everyday routine
Who should get a Silkpeel
All skin types can benefit from theSilkPeel treatment The SilkPeelcan help anyone who has acne sundamage hyperpigmentation brownspots mild wrinkles skin dullnessand large pores Even the mostsensitive-skin individual maybenefit from a silk peel that hasbeen adjusted for their skin type
How often should I geta Silkpeel
To jump start your new skin we recommend 3-4 treatments2 weeks apart and maintenanceevery 2-3 months However evenone silk peel will usually refresh your skin for up to six weeks
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CJ Parent The Musical RidgeRunner form the Bluff Road When you first meet Clarence ldquoCJrdquoParent you wouldnrsquot think that he would even get on a stage much lesssing and play guitar CJ is a quiet
person but he comes out of himself for his music Music is life to CJShirley and I had a relaxing visit with Lynette and CJ on theirhouseboat that CJ built himself in1985 By trade CJ was a surveyorbut the houseboat is a testament tohis carpentry skills Compact andcomfortable the boat has all thecomforts of a land house with theadvantage of cruising the river if one
so desiredThe desire to play music startedearly for CJ but his nudge into
music came from his father MrKenneth (CJrsquos dad) said he always wanted to play guitar so with acouple of box guitars procured fromMexico their musical journey beganCJ was sixteen and still in school soafter his homework was done he
and his dad would practice Thispriceless bond continued (not thehomework but the music) untilhis dad passed away about three years ago
CJ grew up on the Bluff Road inDutchtown CJrsquos dad worked inthe oil field all his life Theyobviously didnrsquot have television asCJ is one of nine children Rosannaand Kenneth Parent are the proudparents of (oldest to youngest)Caroline Shook Cathy HatcherKenneth Jr Claudia HelgettFranky King Clarence ldquoCJrdquoCharlie Celeste Harris andKarla Metz
CJ was a member of the last classto graduate from Dutchtown HighSchool in 1966 This is when hestarted playing music for the publicHis first band was The RidgeRunners This band was comprisedof Pierre Curry-vocals CJ-leadguitar Billy Joe Berteau-rhythmguitar and Ronnie Tircuiton drums
We didnrsquot try to remember datesthat messes up most of us these
days but this is the list of bandsCJ has been a part of for the last44 years
Lynn Landry ampThe Ram Rods
Lynn Landry-vocals and rhythmguitar Gwen Landry-vocals CJ-leadguitar the late Cary Arceneaux-bassRonnie Bercegeay-bass the lateHopson Arceneaux-drums
Mike Broussard amp the Drifters
Mike Broussard-vocals amp rhythmguitar CJ ndashlead guitar and harmonythe late Randy Babin-bass and
Daniel Gautreaux on drums
Southern Boogie Band CJndashvocals the late Randy Braud-leadRandy Bourgeois-drums CharlieMoran- Bass David Miles-keyboardRuckels Gautreaux-trumpet MikeLambert-sax
Destiny CJ ndash vocals amp lead guitarJohn Braud-vocals amp sax Donny Bercegeay-keyboard Dale Hymel-bass Sammy Myers-drums
LA 1 Band Robert Townsend-drums amp vocals CJ ndashlead guitarLane Swearingen-bass About this time CJ played withHenry Broussard and his bandUnfortunately we couldnrsquot remem-ber these guys either Some parts of
getting older really suckThe Reunion Band SteveManseur-lead vocals amp guitar MikeKing-keyboard Buddy Terrel-tenorsax Kevin Terrel-baritone saxRichard Leger-trumpet Cody Marchand-drums John Marchand-bass amp CJ on lead guitar and vocalsCruzzinrsquo CJ ndashlead guitar amp vocalskeyboard-Kit Duncan Snag Hebert-drums amp Randy Babin on bass
As you can see CJ has been quitthe busy fella for the last 44 yearsand Irsquom just talking about his
music CJ was a surveyor for Gulf States Utilities until retiring after25 years because of colon cancer While fighting the cancer CJ triedto keep surveying but the disease was too much CJ and Lynettehave been through three bouts of cancer 2001 2007 amp 2011 Hisbattle isnrsquot over as once again thecancer has reared its ugly headLynette has been there every step of the way for CJ Lynette is anaccomplished musician in her ownright not a surprise considering she
CJ ParentThe Musical Ridge Runner from the Bluff Road
Clarence CJ Parent got his ticket to go play with the Angels on March 25 He was a lifelong friend of mine-his fathers landbordered ours back when Prairieville was really a prairie-and atreasured classmate in the final class of the old Dutchtown High School (Class of 66) My fondest memories of Clarence were playing with him and his dad-Kenneth Boy Parent-at the old C Brauds Grocery and Bar where we played Milk Cow Blues That tune has been recorded by everyone from Robert Johnson to Elvis to George Strait but we did it on Clarences Spanish guitar my
14-dollar Stella and Boys harmonica much to the delight ofRD Smith and the regular crowd
Clarence went on to bigger and better things playing with several Swamp Pop bands long after Id left my gig with Tinker and the BellsBut he always remembered my favorite song before I even requested it- Change Gonna Come by Sam Cook and my sister Lizs Almost Like a Song by Ronnie MilsaUGps I know he is sitting on the back of a pick-up truck with his dad right now playing a Jimmy Rodgerss song or something by Hank Williams He was a good friend and a
good picker and you cant ask for much more than that
Bill Delaune
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was a Bercegeay before she marriedCJ She started playing music in themiddle school band on clarinet Shealso played the baritone horn andtympani drums She graduated
from East Ascension in 1968 gotmarried and moved to Morgan CityShe has three children DwainDupuis Kristian Mayon and SarahMayon She and CJ are blessed
with 6 grandkids Dustin KeilaLauren Megan Bylan and Blair After her divorce Lynette movedhome and thatrsquos when she met CJHer brother actually was playing inthe band with CJ at the time She was encouraged to continue hermusic and got the chance to sit in with the band on saxophone (not abig stretch from the clarinet) She
got loads of encouragement fromband members and other saxplayers (Musicians all seem eagerto help other musicians with theirart) CJ was excited when Lynettestarted with the band since he wasalready ldquosweetrdquo on her He told ushe always wanted to kiss a sax
player We were glad he waited fora female sax player Sax playing wasnrsquot her only attraction for CJThose eyes kept drawing him inNot to mention her outgoing per-sonality charm and strong characterThey got married and remodeledthe houseboat Lynette was actually Cruzzinrsquos sax player until CJ gottoo sick to play If you happen topick up a Cruzzinrsquo CD the title cutldquoFull Recoveryrdquo CJ wrote forLynette A beautiful song be sureto get a copy of the CD
Throughout CJrsquos illness music
has been his stability and drivingforce He really loves his music youcan see it in his face when he talks
about it Lynette was his ROCK always there for him
CJ and Lynette would like tothank all the family and friends whogave them support and prayersthrough this ordeal Yourthoughtfulness and prayers are moreappreciated than you will ever know
Special thanks go out to themusicians that picked up CJrsquos slack
when he was too sick to fulfill hisgigs Mike and Steve BroussardTroy Dupree Steve Manseur BillBoudreaux and Jerry Acosta Youguys are the best
CJ is now retired and working onhis ldquohoney-dordquo list and Lynette works for St Elizabeth Physicians in
the business office CJ still playsmusic Yoursquoll see him at anynumber of benefits playing hisguitar and singing It is admirablethat he plays so many benefits Idonrsquot think he has ever turned downa request to play at a benefit Weare so blessed to have CJ andLynette in our community
We had a wonderful time floatingon the river at the Parentrsquos Theirplace is so peaceful it is always apleasure to spend time with themThanks to them for opening theirlives to us
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Fall gave us an abundant harvest this year
Itrsquos March and wersquore picking thefew remaining cabbage and Brusselsprouts from the garden And believeit or not in the hoop house wersquore still
being offered a few tomatoes from oursummer vines We like many people today are try-
ing new ways of growing our foods while hoping to conserve water andeliminate chemicals Aquaponicshydroponics raised beds wickingbeds even PVC tubing are all popularnew growing technics and wersquove triedthem all
Imagination has really become a funpart of gardening these days Pretty much anything goes
Through trial and error wersquove hadmany successes and failures in eachgrowing method
Aquaponics is the merging of aquaculture (the raising of fish) and hydro-
ponics (growing in nutrient balanced water with a clay media instead of soil)This method proved a bit challengingat first when trying to establish therequired nitrates and nitrides neededfor plant growth and fruit develop-ment while not harming the live fishbut we finally got it It uses the fish waste to feed the plants The plantsand clay media filter and clean the water and return it to the fish and thecycle simply repeats itself It is theclosest resemblance to a natural ecosystem found in and around naturersquosriverbanks Our plants grew andthrived They produced an abundanceof beautiful vegetables Cucumbers
especially thrived in this environmentand produced more than we and ourneighbors could pickle and eat Leafy plants however when picked quickly wilted and wouldnrsquot keep So unless we grazed in the greenhouse for sup-per this method proved not the rightchoice for us
An attractive and fun addition to ahydroponic or an aquaponic system isPVC piping that many use for grow-ing strawberries or lettuce Used astowers above the system for extragrowing space holes are cut from thepiping and replaced with plants Thesame water from the system keeps theplants watered and fed until they areready for harvest Donrsquot expect much
from a first year strawberry plant whether yoursquove planted it in a watersystem or in the ground We plant
our strawberries in October the yearbefore to allow their roots to becomeestablished while the plant is in itsdormant winter stage and cover them with straw or hay(if planted in theground) Once spring arrives theplants will offer you largerfirmer berries
Wicking beds are one of my
favorites They are very close totraditional growing in that theycontain a layer of soil then hay thenmore soil etchellip and act as the namesdescribes water is wicked from thebottom of the container up to theplant roots With this method wehave grown potatoes peanuts snap
beans head lettuce carrots and muchmore All the plants thrived in thisenvironment and the food kept wellafter picking Wicking beds can besituated on a table top or directly onthe ground making them an extremely versatile gardening method for smallor large spaces However if you havelaying hens like we do yoursquoll needsome fencing to protect your plantsfrom your birds should you placethem on the ground
There are many more growingmethods being used today and allhave their pros and cons but nomatter how you grow your familyrsquosfood by all means do it The reward
upon your familyrsquos table is worth theeffort and Irsquom here to tell you pridetastes delicious
y Tracy
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ldquoDo they still play the blues in Chicago When baseball season rolls around
When the snow melts awayDo the Cubbies still play in their ivy-covered burial groundhelliprdquo
Steve Goodman
As that great Americanphilosopher-and sometimescaddy-Bagger Vance once soastutely put it ldquoGolf is a gamethat you canrsquot winrdquo
So when you walk into a localestablishment-like Sammyrsquos Grillin Prairieville-after a round of 18frustrating holes itrsquos difficult toexplain to some of the non-golfingpatrons at the bar what justhappened in the last 4-5 hours
ldquoHowrsquod you hit lsquoem today WildBillrdquo asked one of barfliesfeigning common courtesy
ldquoWell letrsquos just say if I tried togrow tomatoes they would comeup sliced But I was only threeover after six holes-one over ahouse one over a patio and oneover a pool And donrsquot get mestarted on slow play Gasoline was
50 cents a gallon when we startedour round today It took StephenKing less time to write lsquoThe Standrsquothan for us to play 18 holes
ldquoAnd if I see one more20-handicapper plum bobbing athree-foot putt to make eightIrsquom going after him like Elin Woods on a Tiger hunt Andanother thinghelliprdquo
I never got to finish my whiningbecause just then the vision of despair walked into the lounge andplopped down beside me lookinglike hersquod just lost his first-bornmale child on some half-courthook shot at the buzzer Had Ibeen sitting at a blackjack table I
would have left immediately because this guy had ldquodoom of gloom coolerrdquo stamped on hisforehead
Now I wasnrsquot in the most jovialmood myself having just postedmy third consecutive score in themid-okay-upper 80rsquos causing meto fork up a team portrait of Jackson and Lincoln for myale-quaffing opponents But beinga sucker for lifersquos longshots Imustered up all the optimism Icould manage with a stock greet-ing ldquoGive me some good newsBuddyrdquo
He seemed to slip even deeper
into depression as he ordered red wine and proclaimed ldquoApril is thecruelest monthrdquo
Now Irsquom also a sucker forclassical references so anyone thatquotes TS Eliot deserves my nearly deaf right ear-at least until Ifinish my beer
ldquoTell me about itrdquo I repliedldquoMy putts have hit more lips thanMick Jaggerrsquos dentist lately andmy tee shots have been in the water so much I had to change thegrip on my ball retrieverrdquo
Thoroughly unimpressed withmy links disasters he lifted a glassof Meacutenage a Trois my way and
mumbled a Latin phrase Irsquod heardbefore-ldquoIn vino veritas-in winethere is truthrdquo
I didnrsquot even get a chance toadd my own ldquoAnd in beer there isfreedom but in water there isbacteriardquo toast to justify mydrinking because he had launchedinto a litany of personal problemsthat had befallen him during hisunfortunate fourth month
ldquoIt all began on April 1 when aco-workerrsquos prank caused me tolose my job at the clothing store While I was away from my deskthis jokester left messages for meto call Mr Lyons and Mr Behr
about some fur purchasesldquoHow was I to know it was the
number of the Baton Rouge Zoo
The zookeepers were outragedand contacted the PETA people who threw up a picket lion aroundour store My boss had no choicebut to let me go-a sacrificial lamb you might call me-thrown to the wolvesrdquo
I attempted to fake sympathy and leave quietly but he hadalready ordered another round inhopes of retaining his captiveaudience He took a sip of winegrimaced and complained to noone in particular ldquoThis issupposed to pass for MerlotOh well Caveat emptor-let thebuyer bewarerdquo
His next story was one I couldreally sympathize withldquoOut of work I tried to pick up
a few dollars in a Final Fourbracket but my champion selection Villanova lost to North CarolinaState who wouldnrsquot have evenbeen in the second round if LSUcould have hit the ocean off aboat Isnrsquot there anyone in BatonRouge who can shoot a freethrowrdquo he lamented
I started to mention formerTiger player Eddie Palubinskas who resides in the Capital City and is in the Guinness Book of World Records for most free
throws made in an hour (1206out of 1265) but apparently noone at LSU has had the goodsense to reach out for his helpBut there was no interrupting thehard-luck fellowrsquos whine withthe wine
ldquoI could go on ad nauseumabout the rest of the tournamentand my Alma Mater Albanyrsquosearly exithelliprdquo
ldquoAh the Great Danesrdquo Iinjected flaunting my uselesstrivial knowledge about collegenicknames
ldquoWhy yesrdquo he seemedsurprised
ldquoMy family is originally fromDenmark and they thought it would be clever to send methererdquo
ldquoIs that where you learnedLatinrdquo I asked noting his frequentuse of the language
ldquoOf courserdquo he answeredldquoAre you proficient in theClassics alsordquo
ldquoAd deum qui leaetificat juventutem meamrdquo I repliedproudly recalling my altar boy responses from over 55 years ago
ldquoOh the old Catholic massrdquo hesighed unimpressed ldquoAt least theLatin kept the ritual equally
incomprehensible everywhererdquoldquoSurely yoursquove had some good
things happen to you recentlyrdquo I
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said in my best Pollyanna voiceldquoWell I really thought my luck
had changed when some of my redneck cousins in Georgia scoredsome tickets to a practice round atthe Masters and invited me to jointhemrdquo he recalled ldquoBut we weredishonorably discharged from thepremises for making comments atTiger Woodsrdquo
ldquoWhat in the world did yousayrdquo I asked foolishly ldquoI certainly hope it had nothing to do withthis being the most popular week
in the year for vasectomies so thatmen can sit on a bag of frozenpeas for four days on doctorrsquosorders and watch golf and their wives canrsquot say a wordrdquo
ldquoNordquo he answered ldquoI donrsquotunderstand a lot of golf lingo butit had something to do withTigerrsquos girlfriend Lindsey Vonnshowing up after Woods hadplayed poorly on the front nineOne of my friends said somethinglike lsquoMaybe yoursquoll do better onLindseyrsquos backsidersquo and they showed us the gate making uspersona non gratisrdquo
ldquoMan you are hitting in somehard luckrdquo I sympathizedldquoDidnrsquot the Easter Bunny bring you anythingrdquo I added in a weak attempt to lighten theconversation
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the EasterBunnyrdquo he shot back ldquoI donrsquotbelieve in Santa Claus or theTooth Fairy of the Loch NessMonster I donrsquot believe inBigfoot or aliens or that Elvis and
Michael Jackson are alive andliving together in McElroy Swamp
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the Abominable Snowman orleprechauns or hobbits or Harry Potter And I donrsquot believe inmermaids Minotaurs orMedusa-although Irsquom fairlycertain my first wife was a relativeof the latterrdquo
ldquoDude-is there anything left that you do believe inrdquo I askedincredulously
His face lost what little
expression it had contained and his voice dropped to a Don Corleonehoarse whisper
ldquoI really believe that theChicago Cubs have a chance to win the World Series this yearrdquo
ldquoMan if you believe that yoursquollbelieve in anythingrdquo I countered
ldquoThings didnrsquot get any better asthe month progressedrdquo hecontinued ldquoI came out toSammyrsquos on April 14-unofficially known as National Hard Luck Day-because it was the day Lincoln was shot (lsquoSic SemperTyrannis-and so to all tyrantsrsquoshouted John Wilkes Boothrsquo) theday the Titanic sank and the day of the fatal Apollo 13 radiotransmission-lsquoHouston we have aproblemrsquo Amanda and Emily were gracing the bar so naturally they had attracted a club full of young well-built men all eager toimpress the lovely ladies After afew shot of Petrol the strongmendevised a King Arthur-like contestto see who was the strongest of
the lot and also win a few coinsrdquoldquoThey were going to pull a
sword out of a stonerdquo I askedtrying to keep up with theclassical theme
ldquoNo but after they hadsqueezed every drop out of aninnocent lemon into their tequilathe bet became who could squeezeone drop more I put my money on a lumberjack-looking lad withhuge hands but even he could notcoax one small drop from thedried-up fruit One by one the
rest of the Achilles lookalikes alsofailed and it appeared there wouldbe no winner
ldquoThen a scrawny little guy withglasses appeared from a dark cor-ner and asked if he might attemptthe feat The young studs all hada good laugh until one pushed thelemon toward the nerdy fellow and said lsquoGo ahead Geek Makeit leakrsquo The laughter turned toastonished gasps when thebespectacled gent held the lemonover a shot glass and producedone last-but very obvious-dropThen he picked up the prizemoney on the bar and headed forthe doorrdquo
ldquoHey wait a minuterdquo cried oneof the raging bulls ldquoWhat are you-some kind of magicianrdquo
ldquoNordquo said the money-counting accountant ldquoI work forthe IRSrdquo
ldquoThatrsquos when I rememberedthat the next day was April 15 andIrsquod forgotten to pay my taxes Sonow the government is after me
on top of everything elserdquoldquoLookrdquo I said ldquomaybe yoursquore
just having a bad month Aprilrsquosalmost over and May has got to bebetter In fact the Kentucky Derbyrsquos on May 2 this year and Ihave just the horse to change yourluck and solve all your financialproblemsrdquo
He actually looked encouragedfor the first time since hersquod comein so I neglected to tell him my sordid history of picking winnersin the Derby
ldquoYou seem fond of Latiny phras-es and the horsersquos name is CarpeDiem-Seize the day-which couldalso alter your jaded philosophy onlife He just won a Derby Prep inKentucky by five lengthsrdquo
That was my best shot so I was abit disappointed at the lack of enthusiasm on his part
ldquoThanksrdquo he said ldquobut Ialready have my Derby horsepicked out-one whose name ismore suited to my personalityHersquos a California colt called lsquoOneLucky Danersquordquo
He left me with one lastblast from the so-called ldquodeadlanguagerdquo
ldquoBibamus moriendum est-Letus drink for we must dierdquo
I turned to the young lady behind the bar and took him at his word with my favorite Englishphrase and my last winner of theKentucky Derby at 15-1-ldquoIrsquollhave anotherrdquo
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IntroducingMr Adam
Dale
This month I decided to mixthings up a bit and began a new path with my column I wantto use this space to tell storiesof and in a way give back tothe great musicians living andperforming in and around ourgreat parish With such a richmusic history in Ascension
parish I felt it would beonly fitting to stretch theboundaries on my maiden
journey into these shortbiographies and tell the story of a very dear friend of mineMr Adam Dale
Adam a Minden native was turned onto music by hisparents who purchased him aguitar for Christmas at theage of fourteen Whileattending Minden HighSchool he excelled musicallyespecially in choir class It was
while in high school that Adam had his first chance tolead a band on vocals andguitar when the christian rock
band ldquoShoelessrdquo was formedGiven his great vocal ability
Adam was blessed with ascholarship to attend LouisianaTech in Ruston an opportunity he couldnrsquot turn down Whilein Ruston he would meet and
become friends with severalmusicians that would laterbecome part of the band ldquoThe
American TragedyrdquoldquoTragedyrdquo as it would
become know as began in1999 and got its biggest break
very early on when discoveredand selected to be a part of aUSA network music themed TV
show called Farm Club FarmClub was hosted by BreauxBridge native and former MissUSA Ali Landry The show promoted unsigned bands by mixing them in with a nationalact on a nation wide liveperformance broadcast The
American Tragedy episode wasaired with Crazy Town as thefeatured national act At thetime Crazy Town was promot-
ing their number one smash hitButterfly After the exposure on Farm
Club gigs became easier tocome by American Tragedy began touring from coast tocoast They shared the stage
with bands like Stained SalivaHinder Candlebox andBowling for Soup to name afew After become veterans of the road the band decided tostay 100 independent neversigning with a record labelDale stated ldquoWe could never
find the right deal everything we were offered just didnrsquot feel
right to usrdquo The band wenton to release 3 full lengthalbums a live album and an EPthe most successful of these wasthe 2006 release ldquoWelcome tothe Showrdquo The band was ableto sell nearly 10000 albumsthrough touring alone
In the late 2000rsquos the bandlost their basses and began tolose some momentum It wasaround this time that Adam
met his future wife StefanieLaiche and decided to move toBaton Rouge to purse a solocareer Baton Rouge wasbooming with small venues that
were looking for smaller acts tohire and the timing seamedperfect to Dale This opportu-nity would also allow Adam tofocus on creating an album of material constructed entirely onhis own That first album wastitled ldquoThe Sun has Risen TheSun has Setrdquo
In the last few years Adamrsquos
schedule finally start to slow down and settle He and
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Stefanie are now married andexpecting their second childlater this year Adam iscurrently a resident of Ascensionparish where he has completedhis dream of having a homestudio 2014 saw the release of
Adamrsquos first album as a dad Adam says this is his best work to date The album is a maturedepiction of life as an adult andhow perspectives change frombeing in a rock band on the
roads of America to being adaddy with number two on the
way The album titled ldquoCatsand Dogsrdquo is also a nod to hisdaughter Collins Avery Dale asthey both share the same initials
Please take the time to sample Adam Dale and The AmericanTragedy on iTunes CD Baby orSpotify When you see his nameon a marque around town makesure you stop by and say hello
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Not long ago my step-daughter mentioned that my two grandchildren wanted tospend the night in a tentSpending the night outside in atent is exciting for most chil-dren Im sure most of you havetent stories of your own but fornow I would like to share a
couple of those horror stories of my own with you
We once had a duck lease inthe marsh at Pecan Island where
we were forced to stay in a tentOne particular night the crew decided to bring the boat to theroad We then went to a beerdrinking contest at the only barin Pecan Island We won thecontest during which time thismassive cold front blew through When we returned tothe tent later that night wediscovered that the tent hadbeen blown down Everythingthat we had was wet We didntraise the tent We all crawledunder it and did the best wecould The next morning atdaylight I found myself crawlingout on my hands and kneesupchucking the beer from thenight before
Great plans were in store fortent camping and deer huntingon a trip to Jackson-Bienville
years ago As we approached thecampground late that night we
noticed severe lightning on thehorizon My dad and ourhunting partner had enoughsense to bring a cot to sleep onI slept on the ground only to beawakened about two hours latersoaking wet I then moved tothe truck to miserably spend therest of the night We did kill adeer the next morning andspent the remainder of the day at a laundrymat in town dryingour clothes
Years ago the Bohemia WMA provided a campground My
two hunting partners and I went to the camp site afterspending the day deer hunting
and fishing It was Novemberand the temperature was very
warm One of my huntingbuddies began snoringunbelievably loud that night Ifinally couldnt take it anymoreso I went to the boat to sleepIt wasnt long before my otherbuddy joined me The
mosquitos were horrible outthere and I still couldnt sleepbecause of the snoring comingfrom the tent some tweny-five
yards awayTheres more horror stories
I could tell about tent outingsbut thats enough for now Atsome point in my life I quitstaying in tents and have nointention of doing so in thefuture Although its moreexpensive not nearly as muchfun and not as nature friendlyIll just go get a hotel roomMost of the time well cook ourfish or game on the tailgate of the truck at the room instead of at a campfire
My grandchildren definitely need to spend a night in a tentand Ill probably be the chosenone to do that with them My plans are to pitch it in mybackyard Then when things gosouth sometime that night asIm sure it will well go insideto a nice dry soft bed
Till Next Time
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Useless Random Facts with Kellie
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Montpelier Vermont is the only state capital
wi thout a McDona ld s bull
A cow give s near ly 200000 glas se s of
milk in her life time
bull
-Earthworms have 5 hearts
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The average Japanese watches more than
10 hours of television a day
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In average a human losses200 head hairs a day
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In the US frisbees out sell
footballs basketballrsquos and
baseballs combined
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It is believed that Leonardo do V inci
invented scissors
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Despite a population of over a billion
China only has about 200 family names
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Buckingham Palace has 602 rooms
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Children grow faster in the springtime
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During an oysters life it changes
its sex from male to female several times
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When Family Comes to
VisitIt happens several times a year
My out-of-state family comes to visit This past month my sisterJanet(Nana) made a visit with my niece Sally and her growingfamily Millie(3) and Addie(3 months) old
Donrsquot get me wrong I love my family and I love when they visitbut the stuff I have to do to maketheir visit a pleasant one
First off Irsquom a bachelor whichmeans there is house cleaning thatneeds to be done Maybe a coupleof days worth And I am talkingabout real cleaning like vacuuming mopping sheetchanging My favorite task is toclean and clear out the 3rdbedroom Yea Right You know the room that holds anything Ineeded to get out of sight quick junk room However there is aupside to cleaning the room Ialways find things Irsquove beenmissing for months
Then I move to the refrigeratorand another task that is seldomdone Gotta get the tupperwarebowls that are bulging at theseems out the fridge and thehouse After I took the junk out Irealized I didnrsquot have much in thefridge and had to restock With itempty the stains really start toshow I had to use Lysol
Bathroom cleaner and go tocleaning I havenrsquot mentioned thecarport the grass and the visitors bathroom Enough aboutthe cleaning You get the picture
After they arrive we make ourhellos and my home turns into anursery preschool with PrincessSophia and Frozen with Elsa onmy favorite flat screen that isgenerally tuned to sports and western movies
These guys are technology savvyThere is a IPad in both recliners with smartphones everywhereMillie has about 3 different onesOne minute shersquos using hers oneminute her Nanarsquos and then herMoms Hell they hacked my Cable account and recordedDisney shows on my televisionbefore they got here We started our week with a visit
to eat at local restaurants As the week goes on I get a chance totake them fishing Something thatis in my wheel house
I have to tell you fishing with a3 year old has its challenges Last year when she was 2 she had notrouble touching crickets Evencarried the buck around like shehad a cricket purse This year as a3 year old she wasnrsquot gettinganywhere close to those bugs Of
course Nana was trying torcherher encouraging her not to be
scared Also when Nana told herthe small crickets were babycrickets Millie put 2 and 2together and ask ldquoSo you arefishing with the Mommiecricketsrdquo Try to answer thatone Nana
Addie was a great baby She justlayed around played laughednursed and created unique smellsIt reminded me of back when my
son lived with me I made an eggsandwich for Nana and she ate itright off the babyrsquos butt It waslike a baby boody buffet
Now Millie and I made somememories She put her pinkToo-too on my head over my camo hat and put purple grapeflavored silver sparkling lip glosson me I donrsquot think it was my shade and wasnrsquot really in myfashion color wheel Then shepulled out the tangerine colorfingernail polish It took a whilefor that stuff to wear off Igot some funny looks at the
golf courseI did have fun making clues fora treasure hunt for Millie Theclues led her to the freezer where
there a treasure full of toys andgames wrapped in alluminum foilElsa doll from Frozen was oneShe been hugging it ever since
Now their gone Itrsquos quiet Thehouse smells like the dog I now have some 2 skim milk and asmall bottle of something that may be baby milk left behind Irsquom nottouching it I do have most of acrunchy peanut butter jar
Like lsquoThe Beverly Hill BilliesrsquoldquoYarsquoll come back now Hearrdquo
Thoughts from Bully
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$100 OFF any 60 Day program
You are invited to participate in the
2nd Annual
Cooking for a CauseJambalaya Cook-Off
Sunday June 28th to benefit woundedcombat veterans across the United States
Live Entertainment bull 1st 2nd 3rd place awards
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We need teams and sponsorsOur Goal is to exceed the 30 teams oflast year and raise needed funds to
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This Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port FourchonThis Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port Fourchon
Inshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and fishing for specks and reds occasionally drum and sheephead as well arriving back at the dock for 3pm Trips consist of live bait and artificial techniques Live bait ice tackle included If you have a favoriterod by all means bring it Food and drinks available upon request
oldermonths we usually fish Leeville and Golden Meadow marshes armermonths we typically fish Barataria and Timbalier bays beaches and the western barrier islands
Offshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and arriving back at the dock between 4-6pm These trips are the most commonly bookedtrips we generally target bottom species live bait mangrove fish and troll the rip when in season Fish you can expect to catch on t hese trips include snapper grouper amberjack wahoo blackfin tuna lemon fish dolphin
On these trips we generally travel up to 60 miles out
For More Information or to Book a Charter Call Today (985) 396-2728
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17475 Airline HwyPrairieville LA 70769
Phone 225-647-6240Email Wendellpremiermarinenet
Email salespremiermarinenetwwwPremierMarinenet
Call Philip Banker for a Quote
Premier Performance Marine is an experienced boat dealer in Louisiana for New COACH Pontoons and MistyHarbor Pontoons We also carry well-known brands such as Mercury Evinrude Yamaha Honda Suzuki
Carolina Skiff Bullet Bass Boats and Phoenix Bass Boats Find new and used pontoon boats for sale as well asparts and boat motors at our Louisiana store central to Baton Rouge and New Orleans We also carry fishingboats bass boats and outboard motors You can find new or used models to suit your needs We often have
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Specializing in Pontoon Boatsfor 15 years
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The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is Kids having Fun
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is local athletics
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The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is a solid community
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
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ATTENTION ADVERTISERS
The Official Program will be the
ONLY publication distributed at the
Jambalaya Festival
Advertise in theOfficial Program andHelp the Community
T H E O F F I C I A L P R O G R A M O F T H E J A M B A L A Y A F E S T I V A L A S S O C I A T I O N
2 0 1 4
D a n n y R o b e r t 2 0 1 2 J a m b a l a y a C h a m p i o n Advertising revenues raised go toThe Jambalaya Festival Association which in turn
are used and put back into our communityTo purchase ad space or
want to be a sponsor contact We are seekingSponsors for the
JambalayaFestival 2015
Mike Strong2256221324
Wally Tallion2258066579
Memorial Day Weekend May 22 - 24 2015Your whole family will enjoy the vast variety of food fun music and activities
that have made the Jambalaya Festival the cant miss highlight of the year
For information go to jambalayafestivalorg
We are raffling off a Golf Cart and 8 gallon jambalaya pot$10 Golf Cart and $1 Jambalaya Pot Tickets Drawing on May 24th
Sponsored by Krazy Kajun
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Pelican Point has a renewed visionand updated business plan to bothupgrade its facilities and servicesand to soon open its doors to whatshould become one of the toprestaurants and bars inAscension Parish
For almost 18 years Pelican Pointrsquosfood and beverage operation has
primarily focused on golfers needsBut with 800 families now living inPelican Point and nearly 600 familiesliving nearby Pelican Point will soonbe additionally focusing on the foodand beverage desires of these 1400families as well as other people whoare looking for more interesting foodand beverage options
An upgraded Pro Shop has beenmoved to a new location in theclubhouse while the old Pro Shop willsoon become an upscale bar forgolfers Pelican Point residents andothers interested in a beautifully dec-
orated smoke free bar with a greatenvironment
Numerous other renovations areunderway such as enlarging andupgrading the restaurant kitchen as
well as a private diningconferenceroom designed for small meetingsand our new ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquofor 12-24 people per event
Executive Chef Joshua Hebert willoversee all Food and Beverageoperations Chef Joshua Hebert hailsfrom the shores of Bayou LafourcheJoshua launched a new menu the
first week in April and will alsocontinuously offer a weekly lunch spe-cial crafted by him
Please join us for lunch and see allthe new improvements taking placeAs always Pelican Point is OPENTO THE PUBLIC We serve lunchdaily Tuesday-Sunday from 11am-3pm and breakfast on Saturdayand Sunday from 7am-1030am
Once all renovations are completedwe plan to extends our hours in the19th hole bar as well as ourrestaurant which will begin opening
for dinners on selected nights
Over the next few monthrsquos PelicanPoint will keep you updated on theprogress and improvements
Pelican Point is on the Move
Chef Joshua Hebert
ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquo
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All ingredients used are what is typically left overafter a crawfish boil
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Ingredients
frac12 lb peeled Crawfish Tails (with fat)2 lbs boiled red potatoes1 cup boiled corn (cut off the cob)frac14 cup green onions- thinly sliced1 clove boiled garlic1 link boiled sausage- roughly chopped1 cup mayofrac14 cup Creole mustard1 Tbls Creole seasoning
Batter Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil2 cups milk amp 2 eggs (whisk together)2 cups flour4 cups Panko bread crumbs
Method
Reheat your potatoes using either the microwave or byre-boiling them for about 5 minutes In a large mixing bowlcombine the heated potatoes corn chopped sausage greenonions garlic peeled cra wfish tails mayo Creole mustardand Creole seasoning and mix well Take your mixture andform into cakes approx 3 oz each
In a medium sauteacute pan heat your oil over med hi heat Nextdredge your cakes in the flour then the milk and egg mixtureand finally in the Panko bread crumbs Gently drop yourcakes 2 to 3 at a time into your heated oil and cookapproximately 3 minutes on each side Remo ve from heatand allow to cool 2 minutes before serving
41
Cooking Gourmet at Home
Executive ChefBen Jarreau
ldquoAfter The Boilrdquo
Crawfish Cakes
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Latilrsquos Landing Houmas House Plantation amp Gardens
Invites You to Experience
OPEN DAILY Daily Tours
Monday Tuesday 9AM - 5 PM Wednesday-Sunday 9AM -7 PM
Cafe Burnside
11 AM- 2 PM daily Latils Landing
Wednesday through Saturday 6 PM- 9 PMSunday Brunch 11 AM - 3 PM
Reservations Required
Latilrsquos Landing R E S T A U R A N T
R I V E R R O A D B U R N S I D E L A bull 2 2 5 4 7 3 9 3 8 0 bull k k h o u m a s h o u s e c o m
J e r e m y L a n g l o i s
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Jenkins Bob Jones QuintonCorley and Billy Spout placedsecond and Himmelrsquos
Architectural Door andHardware with Jay HimmelScott Mathews Tony Freemanand Ryan Madere placed third
The Closest to the Pin contest was won by Taylor Broussard
Stuart amp Company and theLongest Drive contest was wonby Katie Graves Regions Bankfor the second year running
The success of this event isshared with the amazing team of
volunteers that made it happen A host of hospital teammembers Franciscan
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Missionaries of Our Lady HealthSystem Materials Managementteam members St ElizabethPhysicians team members andmembers of the Womenrsquos
Advisory Council of StElizabeth Hospital contributedtheir time effort andenthusiasm to ensure thetournamentrsquos success
The deadline for pageant applications is theApril 25th Get those forms in now
wwwjambalayafestivalorg
The 2015 Gonzales Jambalaya Pageant will beheld Saturday May 2nd and Sunday May 3rdThe pageant is open to girls ages 0-23 and boysages 0-4 The deadline to enter the pageantis April 25th
Applications and Queenrsquos Rules and Regulationsare available online at wwwjambalayafestivalorg
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St Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales
and Our Lady of the Lake RegionalMedical Center in Baton Rouge haveeach been named Hospital of the Yearin the small and large hospital cate-gories respectively by the LouisianaState Nurses Association and theLouisiana Nurses Foundation
This is the fourth time St ElizabethHospital has been named Hospital of Year and the sixth time for Our Lady of the Lake St Elizabeth previously earned the award in 2006 2011 and2012 Our Lady of the Lake earnedthe award in 2008 2010 2011 2013and 2014
These honors were announced on
March 28 at the 14th annualNightingale Awards ceremony anevent that recognizes quality servicecommitment and excellence forRegistered Nurses in the state of Louisiana The Nightingale Awardsalso recognizes individuals for excel-lence in nursing The following hon-ors were presented to St Elizabethand Our Lady of the Lake nurses atthe event
983223Outstanding Community Achievementby a Registered Nurse ndash
Charla Johnson RNSt Elizabeth
983223Nursing Administratorof the Year ndash Yvonne Pellerin RN
St Elizabeth
983223Nurse Educator of the Year ndash
Rosie Kiper RN St Elizabeth
983223Nurse of the Year ndash Jerre HindsRN Our Lady of the Lake
983223Clinical Practice Nurseof the Year ndash John Wilson RN
Our Lady of the Lake
983223Rookie of the Year ndashKieran Foley RNOur Lady of the Lake
983223Hall of Fame Inductee ndashColetta Barrett RNOur Lady of the Lake
983223Outstanding Nurse Researcher
of the Year ndash Lisa Skemp RNOur Lady of the Lake College
ldquoEvery day our nurses are at the fore-front of patient care It is this work that results in our hospitals being rec-ognized as national leaders in improv-ing processes of care and patient out-comes Congratulations to our 2015Nightingale winners who exemplify the Spirit of Healing to which we arecalled to answer every dayrdquo said JohnJ Finan Jr president of theFranciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
Our Lady of the Lake and St
Elizabeth are both part of theFranciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
St Elizabeth Hospital andOur Lady of the Lake Each Earn
Hospital of the Year Award
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Right at Home
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We are especially interested in making all of our patients feel right
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with Layne Gautreau
On this special daymothersgrandmothers and mothers-to-bewillbe bestowed love and appreciation- with gifts of cards flowers family gatherings and that one very specialgift of fine jewelry While traditionalgifts of motherrsquos rings engravedlockets and diamond hearts remain afavorite this season you have many newand exciting designs to selectfrom Chic mommy pendants formothers of all ages designed withsweet silhouettes danglingbirthstones or initial charms are ontop of the list These precious giftsoffer versatile settings to allow easy
additions upon the arrival of new family members pets includedPersonalized family jewelry representsthe spirit of family love thatwill becherished and remembered for a
lifetime Classic with a moderntwist diamond jewelry remains atreasured keepsakesure to capture amotherrsquos heartDiamond designs inmountings of karatgold platinum orsterling silver areavailable foranyonersquos taste forall budgets and arealways a perfect giftto enchant that
specialmom Pink is in itrsquos not only pretty but it is posh This MotherrsquosDay you will find an abundance of fashionable designs featuring pink
karat gold and gemstones Forcenturies the color pink has beenthought of as being femininesensitive tender and innocenteverything associated with mother-hood This year more than ever youhave an impressive number of beauti-
ful personal and affordable keepsakestyles to commemorate the specialhighlights of any motherrsquos life Eachmaintains its historic charm and dis-tinctive look while adding a new bril-liance to all kinds of jewelry designs
Birthstones April - Diamond
A crystalline material composed of pure carbon diamonds are brilliantly clear sparkling and one of the hard-est substances known to man The
pure white diamond has long been asymbol of innocence and invincibility And because of its inner fire and
durability diamond was alwaysbelieved to strengthen love and bringmarital happiness No wonder it isnow the most popular gem forengagements and weddings Becauseof their inner fire it is important tohave your diamonds cleanedprofessionally to maintain their lively sparkle and brilliance
Jewelry QampA
What is a Nail Head When around brilliant diamond is poorlyproportionedwith excessive paviliondepth the center of the diamondappears dark
What are the 3 Brsquos of DiamondCutting The Bruter gives a roughdiamond its face-up outline TheBlocker places the table and fourfacets on the crown plus four facetsand the culet on the pavilion TheBrillianteer places and polishes theremaining 40 facets of the 58facet totaly
What is a Spread Stone This is apolished diamond that is cut to look
larger than it actually is It has ashallowpavilion with a disproportion-ately large table sometimesexhibiting the fish eye effect
What is a Scintillation This is thereflection of outside light shining onthe facets of a diamond producingquick flashes resembling sparksSometimes called sparkle it is usually seen when the diamond is moved orthe light source shifts
Jewelry GiftsSure To WarmThe Heart
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HomemadeBeauty Concoctions ndash DoThey Really Work
I must admit Irsquom a Pinterestlover In my free time I lovelooking for fun beauty tipstricks and recipes So here are
a few homemade beauty recipesthat I triedhellipfinally
Coffee Sugar Scrub
A well known (Irsquove wanted tomake this for a couple of yearsnow) skin firming homemaderecipe that has a reputation totone and tighten problem areasof the body
Recipe1 cup coffee (any kind)
1 cup sugarfrac12 cup olive oilfrac12 cup water
Put all ingredients in blenderand blend until a fine consisten-cy Keep in air tight containerand place by your SHOWER
I say put by the shower
because I kept mind next to my tubhellipsince Irsquom a total bath girlI canrsquot help it Since I wassmall my maw maw alwaysmade me luxurious bubblebaths (Ivory liquid) and Irsquovebeen hooked since
So as you can see here (photo)after hovering in my bathtub toapply my coffee scrub all overmy thighs and tush it got a lit-tle messy Well maybe it got alot messy
After using this the pastfew weeks although notconsistently I certainly feel like
my skin is tighter Even when Iapplied the mixture at nightthe next day I felt my skin alittle tighter
PS ndash I also felt a little moreawake just from smelling the
coffee aromaOverall review is this is atemporary fix to smooth andtighten the skin Itrsquos not along term fix but then againnothing is except to exerciseFun recipe though
Vinegar ListerineFoot Soak
This recipe is new to me but I was ready to try it nonetheless
It states that in 15 ndash 30 min-utes all your hard and dry skin will come off by just rubbing atowel over your feet
Recipe
Equal parts
Listerine (Some say donrsquot usethe blue stuff because it willmake your feet blue I hadTotal Listerine which is clear)Vinegar (they say apple cideris better but I used regular
vinegar)
Hot waterSoak feet for 15 to 30 minutesand then remove skin with atowel
I started by mixing only a cupeach but if yoursquod like to soak both feel completely yoursquollneed to use at least two cups of each Also make sure you useHOT water not only does itfeel better to soak your feet inbut I it also helps further soften
your dry skin
I decided to soak my feet forthe full 30 minutes I must saythe smell wasnrsquot ideal but my feet felt invigorated veryquickly (from the ListerineIrsquom assuming)
After 30 minutes Then I pulledmy feet out and a towel did not
work to take off the dead skinI needed something a littlemore heavy duty So with apumice stone and soft brush I
was able to scrub some skin
away however the tougherareas like around my heel area
werenrsquot as easy to remove I would say in the toughercalloused areas it softened theskin about 50 This may bean idea time to use a skinshaver but be careful if youdo that
Overall review of this recipeis skip it and just go get apedicure
Happy Spring Ascension Parish
Get out an enjoy the weatherfamily friends and a have agood time
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Itrsquos All Good at Frankrsquos in PrairievilleWe havenrsquot changed Wersquove only gotten betterOpen 7 days a week and entertainment onFriday Night makes your visit with us pleasurable
2256738876 bull Airline HwyPrairieville
franksrestaurantlanet
We also cater boiled crawfishon or off site with our
Outdoor Pavillion Availablefor your event
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This year we double ournumber of cooks when 23crawfish cooking teams set outto showcase their secret
recipes In addition there were45 craft booths and 30 carshow entrees showed theirstuff along with a karaoke
contestThis year Na-Na-Sha Band
played from 200 - 500 androcked the afternoon away
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For more than 19 years we have developed owned and managed senior housing communities throughout
Louisiana and Georgia that provide alternative livingarrangements for seniors combining wellness independence and personal care in a warm dignified setting with over 100
years of personal and professional experience
ldquoCOME JOIN OUR AZALEA FAMILY AND LET US
BE YOUR NEW HOME AWAY FROM HOMErdquo
2305 S Purpera Avenue Gonzales LA 70737
2256441028The event was geared to raise
money for Dreams Come True by selling the crawfish cooked in thecontest at a reasonable rateEveryone enjoyed the crawfishand with 70 sacks of crawfishboiled it was evident the event was a great success
It was a great day and wersquod liketo thank all of our committeemembers cooks craft vendorscar show entrees karaoke singers volunteers judges sponsors and abig thanks to all the public for
coming spend there Saturday withus to help raise money for theDream Kids We could not havehad such a successful event without all of you
Cajun Livin N Cookin and TheDreams Come True Foundation would like to thank
Judges-Leuna Johnson - Ascension PublicSchools Child NutritionSupervisor Sherman Jackson -Gonzales Police Cheryl Babin -
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Gonzales Weekly CitizenCharlotte Guedry -Pelican Post OnlineNewspaper Kylie Dixon - WBRZ-TV Sam Irwin -Crawfish ReportcomChloe Ernest - CrawfishQueen Wally Tallion-Jambalaya Festival Association DaveNusbaum - WWL-TVSabrina Nusbaum - Ascension Parish School
Board Richard Condon -Eagle 981 EddieLambert - District 59
Committeemembers -Rodney and Leslie Dupuy with Cajun Livin NCookin (event host andcoordinators crawfishcook-off) Kim Aydell andSherry Mack (craftbooths) Ronnie Romano(Karaoke) AP andCharlotte Borne (Judges
Area) Tashia Loots andErik Fairley with Sweet ampSalty (car show) Monica with Louisiana Jaycees(crawfish eating contestand washer boardtournament Galvez FireDepartment (washingcrawfish) and EMSgservices Sorrento FireDepartment (cokebooth) Freddie Smith with Dreams Come True(Treasure) Terry McConnell (powered
parachute aircrafts)
Sponsors-Our top Major - Crownsponsors were FredsTravel Centers of Louisiana and BulletIndustrial
Gold sponsors -Its Just PrintHole N Da Wall SeafoodLamar Dixon ExpoFoundation AtmosEntergy
Silver Sponsors -Cuts-N-Such Hair SalonLLC Galvez Hardwareand Outdoor CookingJambalaya Festival Association River RatsBar and Grille
Bronze Sponsors -Harvest SupermarketPeppers Fresh MarketPrairieville PharmacyTags amp Titles Old TimeFarm Supply Pinnacle
Services Roys IceBatemans Ice MannysBar
The event was a greatsuccess for a great causeand we are looking for- ward to seeing you againnext year
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Thank You for
Your Support of
Dreams Come True
Attention Candidates Seeking Election
Ascension Magazine is here to help get your messagein the hands of Ascension Parish residents
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Hey Dr RobIrsquom sending you
a selfie Do I look
alr ight
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Breakfast with Sherrie
The first Breakfast withSherrie of 2015 was held atthe Ascension Chamber office
Wednesday April 8 2015
Former Chairmanrsquos of theBoard came together withpresent Chairman KendalMatassa and President SherrieDespino to discuss Boardaccomplishments and thegrowth of the ChamberTopics regarding newmarketing campaigns to help
Chamber members maximizetheir growth potential as wellas new and exciting upcomingprograms in the 2015 year
were discussed in depth withmany new ideas beingpresented from the vastknowledge of the sevenChairmen who were in
attendance As our Parishcontinues to grow wecontinue our commitment tohelp Chamber members grow their businesses and search foropportunities to increase ourlevel of effectiveness andpush into a new realm ofperformance
Foote Family Dental Care
Foote Family Dental Care helda Ribbon Cutting Ceremony onFriday March 13 2015announcing the opening of their location at 328 SouthBurnside Avenue in GonzalesFoote Family Dental Care is thebrand new state of the art
dental facility for Dr NoraRichardson-Foote Dr Foote was in private practice inDenham Springs for over 14
years before moving toGonzales She offers a wide
variety of restorative and cos-metic procedures for patients of all ages Dr Foote also offerssedation dentistry and same day appointments Foote Family
Dental Care hours are Monday 900am ndash 500pm Tuesday andThursday 830am ndash 400pm
Wednesday and Friday 830amndash 100pm
Attending the ribbon cuttingfor Foote Family Dental Care
were Owner Dr NoraRichardson-Foote DDSDental Hygienist Lacie Green Front DeskDental AssistantRamsey Catoir City of Gonzales Mayor Barney
Arceneaux Ascension ParishPublic Information OfficerLester Kenyon AscensionChamber of CommercePresidentCEO SherrieDespino Chamber BoardMember Paul Salvant Chamber
Ambassadors ChamberMembers family and friends
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Bad BreathBy Calvin Bessonet DDSFAGD Ascension Premier Dental
Whether you call it bad breath
or halitosis itrsquos an unpleasant
condition thatrsquos cause for
embarrassment Some people
with bad breath arenrsquot even
aware therersquos a problem If
yoursquore concerned about bad
breath see your dentist He or
she can help identify the cause
and if itrsquos due to an oral condi-
tion develop a treatment plan
to help eliminate it
What you eat affects the air you
exhale Certain foods such as
garlic and onions contribute to
objectionable breath odor
Once the food is absorbed into
the bloodstream it is trans-
ferred to the lungs where it is
expelled Brushing flossing and
mouthwash will only mask the
odor temporarily Odors contin-
ue until the body eliminates the
food Dieters may develop
unpleasant breath from infre-
quent eating
If you dont brush and floss
daily particles of food remain in
the mouth collecting bacteria
which can cause bad breath
Food that collects between the
teeth on the tongue and
around the gums can rot leav-
ing an unpleasant odor
Bad breath can also be caused by
dry mouth (xerostomia) which
occurs when the flow of saliva
decreases Saliva is necessary to
cleanse the mouth and remove
particles that may cause odor
Dry mouth may be caused by
various medications salivary
gland problems or continuously
breathing through the mouth
If you suffer from dry mouth
your dentist may prescribe anar-
tificial saliva or suggest using
sugarless candy and increasing
your fluid intake
Tobacco products cause bad
breath If you use tobacco ask
your dentist for tips on kicking
the habit
Bad breath may be the sign of a
medical disorder such as a local
infection in the respiratory
tract chronic sinusitis postnasal
drip chronic bronchitis dia-
betes gastrointestinal distur-
bance liver or kidney ailment
If your dentist determines that
your mouth is healthy you may
be referred to your family doc-
tor or a specialist to determine
the cause of bad breath
Maintaining good oral health is
essential to reducing bad breath
Schedule regular dental visits
for a professional cleaning and
checkup If you think you have
constant bad breath keep a log
of the foods you eat and make a
list of medications you take
Some medications may play a
role in creating mouth odors
Let your dentist know if youve
had any surgery or illness since
your last appointment
Brush twice a day with fluoride
toothpaste to remove food
debris and plaque Brush your
tongue too Once a day use
floss or an interdental cleaner to
clean between teeth
Mouthwashes are generally
cosmetic and do not have a
long-lasting effect on bad
breath If you must constantly
use a breath freshener to hide
unpleasant mouth odor see
your dentist If you need extra
help in controlling plaque your
dentist may recommend using a
special antimicrobial mouth
rinse A fluoride mouth rinse
used along with brushing and
flossing can help prevent tooth
decay
Clean your tongue Most of the
odor that comes from your
mouth is on your tongue Use
your toothbrush with tooth-
paste reach back as far as possi-
ble and brush forward A
tongue scraper works even bet-
ter which can be found at any
pharmacy or supermarket The
metal ones are dishwasher safe
and allow you to clean them
regularly
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Tom Bensonand the Saga of the Intentionally Defective GrantorTrust
In February I wrote an articleabout trusts The article discussedthe basics of trust law andexplained that the trustee of atrust has a duty to act in the bestinterest of the trustrsquos beneficiaries At that time Robert Rosenthalthe trustee of a trust created by Tom Benson was refusing toremove the Saints and Pelicanssports franchises from the trust inexchange for an unsecuredpromissory note that Mr Benson was attempting to substitute
instead Mr Bensonrsquos daughterand his two grandchildren are thebeneficiaries of the trust He wants to remove the teams fromthe trust so he can give them tohis third wife
In recent weeks there have been
further developments regardingthis attempted asset swap that areof interest This article will discussthe strategy Benson is trying to useto remove the sports franchisesfrom the trust and the recentdevelopments regarding hisattempts to do so
The type of trust that owns theSaints and Pelicans is an irrevocabletrust and trusts like this are oftenused for estate tax planningpurposes If someone dies withassets exceeding approximately $5million estate taxes are owedbefore distributions are made to
the heirs To minimize these taxesirrevocable trusts are created andassets are transferred into themSince the trust is irrevocable thecreator of the trust (called theldquoGrantorrdquo) has no right to use theassets therefore the assets arenot considered a part of hisestate at death
In addition to removing assetsfrom the Grantorrsquos estate for estatetax purposes these trusts oftenallow the Grantor to continue to
pay the income tax on the assetstransferred to the trust Thisstrategy is used to further reducethe Grantorrsquos estate for tax purpos-es This is possible because theestate tax laws and income tax lawsare not aligned Assets placed in atrust that are not counted forestate tax purposes can still beconsidered as owned by theGrantor for income tax purposesThis type of irrevocable trust iscalled an ldquointentionally defective
grantor trustrdquo However it is notdefective at all ndash in reality it is very effective at achieving its purposes
To be an ldquointentionally defectivegrantor trustrdquo the lawyer whodrafts it has to put some speciallanguage in it In Louisiana themost common power we use tocreate an ldquointentionally defectivegrantor trustrdquo is for the Grantor tobe able to substitute assets of anequal value for the assets that arein the trust Apparently this rightto substitute assets of an equal value is what Tom Benson istrying to do
As mentioned the trustee hasthus far refused to allow thesubstitution of assets Instead hehas asked for asset appraisals toshow that the values are equalHis refusal to make the exchangeof assets has spawned anotherlawsuit ndash this time in federal courtThis new lawsuit was filed by MrBensonrsquos attorneys on March 11thand it alleges the trustee neverrequired appraisals for previousmultimillion dollar exchanges and
so he shouldnrsquot this time either
There is another lawsuit pendingbetween Benson and his family in aTexas state court over another trustthat owns some other businessesfounded by Benson Although the judge in that case has no authority regarding the new suit filed infederal court he has stated hedoes not believe the asset swapcan happen
Mr Bensonrsquos attempt to removethe Saints and Pelicans from a trustthat owns them so he can givethem to his third wife involves asophisticated planning tool used by attorneys to reduce estate taxesHowever in this instance the toolis being used to try to take some-thing away from his children andgrandchildren and give it to hiscurrent wife I would have toagree with the Texas judge Idonrsquot think this swap will happeneither particularly if the trust issubject to Louisiana law Althoughthis attempt might not be success-ful there is one thing you can take
away from this saga we all need toplan for two things we know aregoing to happen ndash death and taxes
Mrs Melancon has engaged in the practice of law in Louisiana for the past 17 yearsThe primary focus of her practice is estate planning special needs planning elder law and probate She is also accredited by the VA to give advice regarding veteransrsquo benefits For more information please contact her at 225-744-0027 You may also visit her website at wwwLegacyCenterLacom
YOUR ESTATE MATTERSBy Linda Melancon
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Silkpeel Q amp A What is Silkpeeldermalinfusion
The SilkPeel DermalinfusionSystem combines non-invasiveexfoliation with deep delivery of patient-specific solutions directly tothe skin The Silk Peel stimulatesnew cell growth andaddresses your specific skincondition giving your skinthe revitalization you want Your skin immediately looksclearer and brighter and
definitely feels smootherand your makeup will goon easily
How is SilkPeel differentfrom othermicrodermabrasionprocedures
While they both remove aportion of the upper layer of the skin or the stratumcorneum a SilkPeel is much morecontrolled and consistent in the
way it operates That is becauserather than blasting particles at skin(as with older microderm devices)or pushing an abrasive tip acrossthe skin by hand dermalinfusionuses the controlled vacuum pres-sure to pull the skin up into achamber in the hand piece where it is evenly abraded justas agressively or as softly as the vacuum pressure is set by ourskincare professional
Is there any downtime withSilkpeel dermalinfusion
Usually there is no downtime withthe SilkPeel but some patientscan experience tightening of theskin and mild exfoliation Post
treatment the skin may be slightly pink but this should last for aboutone hour Patients can return back to work post treatment or resumetheir everyday routine
Who should get a Silkpeel
All skin types can benefit from theSilkPeel treatment The SilkPeelcan help anyone who has acne sundamage hyperpigmentation brownspots mild wrinkles skin dullnessand large pores Even the mostsensitive-skin individual maybenefit from a silk peel that hasbeen adjusted for their skin type
How often should I geta Silkpeel
To jump start your new skin we recommend 3-4 treatments2 weeks apart and maintenanceevery 2-3 months However evenone silk peel will usually refresh your skin for up to six weeks
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CJ Parent The Musical RidgeRunner form the Bluff Road When you first meet Clarence ldquoCJrdquoParent you wouldnrsquot think that he would even get on a stage much lesssing and play guitar CJ is a quiet
person but he comes out of himself for his music Music is life to CJShirley and I had a relaxing visit with Lynette and CJ on theirhouseboat that CJ built himself in1985 By trade CJ was a surveyorbut the houseboat is a testament tohis carpentry skills Compact andcomfortable the boat has all thecomforts of a land house with theadvantage of cruising the river if one
so desiredThe desire to play music startedearly for CJ but his nudge into
music came from his father MrKenneth (CJrsquos dad) said he always wanted to play guitar so with acouple of box guitars procured fromMexico their musical journey beganCJ was sixteen and still in school soafter his homework was done he
and his dad would practice Thispriceless bond continued (not thehomework but the music) untilhis dad passed away about three years ago
CJ grew up on the Bluff Road inDutchtown CJrsquos dad worked inthe oil field all his life Theyobviously didnrsquot have television asCJ is one of nine children Rosannaand Kenneth Parent are the proudparents of (oldest to youngest)Caroline Shook Cathy HatcherKenneth Jr Claudia HelgettFranky King Clarence ldquoCJrdquoCharlie Celeste Harris andKarla Metz
CJ was a member of the last classto graduate from Dutchtown HighSchool in 1966 This is when hestarted playing music for the publicHis first band was The RidgeRunners This band was comprisedof Pierre Curry-vocals CJ-leadguitar Billy Joe Berteau-rhythmguitar and Ronnie Tircuiton drums
We didnrsquot try to remember datesthat messes up most of us these
days but this is the list of bandsCJ has been a part of for the last44 years
Lynn Landry ampThe Ram Rods
Lynn Landry-vocals and rhythmguitar Gwen Landry-vocals CJ-leadguitar the late Cary Arceneaux-bassRonnie Bercegeay-bass the lateHopson Arceneaux-drums
Mike Broussard amp the Drifters
Mike Broussard-vocals amp rhythmguitar CJ ndashlead guitar and harmonythe late Randy Babin-bass and
Daniel Gautreaux on drums
Southern Boogie Band CJndashvocals the late Randy Braud-leadRandy Bourgeois-drums CharlieMoran- Bass David Miles-keyboardRuckels Gautreaux-trumpet MikeLambert-sax
Destiny CJ ndash vocals amp lead guitarJohn Braud-vocals amp sax Donny Bercegeay-keyboard Dale Hymel-bass Sammy Myers-drums
LA 1 Band Robert Townsend-drums amp vocals CJ ndashlead guitarLane Swearingen-bass About this time CJ played withHenry Broussard and his bandUnfortunately we couldnrsquot remem-ber these guys either Some parts of
getting older really suckThe Reunion Band SteveManseur-lead vocals amp guitar MikeKing-keyboard Buddy Terrel-tenorsax Kevin Terrel-baritone saxRichard Leger-trumpet Cody Marchand-drums John Marchand-bass amp CJ on lead guitar and vocalsCruzzinrsquo CJ ndashlead guitar amp vocalskeyboard-Kit Duncan Snag Hebert-drums amp Randy Babin on bass
As you can see CJ has been quitthe busy fella for the last 44 yearsand Irsquom just talking about his
music CJ was a surveyor for Gulf States Utilities until retiring after25 years because of colon cancer While fighting the cancer CJ triedto keep surveying but the disease was too much CJ and Lynettehave been through three bouts of cancer 2001 2007 amp 2011 Hisbattle isnrsquot over as once again thecancer has reared its ugly headLynette has been there every step of the way for CJ Lynette is anaccomplished musician in her ownright not a surprise considering she
CJ ParentThe Musical Ridge Runner from the Bluff Road
Clarence CJ Parent got his ticket to go play with the Angels on March 25 He was a lifelong friend of mine-his fathers landbordered ours back when Prairieville was really a prairie-and atreasured classmate in the final class of the old Dutchtown High School (Class of 66) My fondest memories of Clarence were playing with him and his dad-Kenneth Boy Parent-at the old C Brauds Grocery and Bar where we played Milk Cow Blues That tune has been recorded by everyone from Robert Johnson to Elvis to George Strait but we did it on Clarences Spanish guitar my
14-dollar Stella and Boys harmonica much to the delight ofRD Smith and the regular crowd
Clarence went on to bigger and better things playing with several Swamp Pop bands long after Id left my gig with Tinker and the BellsBut he always remembered my favorite song before I even requested it- Change Gonna Come by Sam Cook and my sister Lizs Almost Like a Song by Ronnie MilsaUGps I know he is sitting on the back of a pick-up truck with his dad right now playing a Jimmy Rodgerss song or something by Hank Williams He was a good friend and a
good picker and you cant ask for much more than that
Bill Delaune
A T R I B U T E T O A B L U F F R O A D R I D G E R U N N E R
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was a Bercegeay before she marriedCJ She started playing music in themiddle school band on clarinet Shealso played the baritone horn andtympani drums She graduated
from East Ascension in 1968 gotmarried and moved to Morgan CityShe has three children DwainDupuis Kristian Mayon and SarahMayon She and CJ are blessed
with 6 grandkids Dustin KeilaLauren Megan Bylan and Blair After her divorce Lynette movedhome and thatrsquos when she met CJHer brother actually was playing inthe band with CJ at the time She was encouraged to continue hermusic and got the chance to sit in with the band on saxophone (not abig stretch from the clarinet) She
got loads of encouragement fromband members and other saxplayers (Musicians all seem eagerto help other musicians with theirart) CJ was excited when Lynettestarted with the band since he wasalready ldquosweetrdquo on her He told ushe always wanted to kiss a sax
player We were glad he waited fora female sax player Sax playing wasnrsquot her only attraction for CJThose eyes kept drawing him inNot to mention her outgoing per-sonality charm and strong characterThey got married and remodeledthe houseboat Lynette was actually Cruzzinrsquos sax player until CJ gottoo sick to play If you happen topick up a Cruzzinrsquo CD the title cutldquoFull Recoveryrdquo CJ wrote forLynette A beautiful song be sureto get a copy of the CD
Throughout CJrsquos illness music
has been his stability and drivingforce He really loves his music youcan see it in his face when he talks
about it Lynette was his ROCK always there for him
CJ and Lynette would like tothank all the family and friends whogave them support and prayersthrough this ordeal Yourthoughtfulness and prayers are moreappreciated than you will ever know
Special thanks go out to themusicians that picked up CJrsquos slack
when he was too sick to fulfill hisgigs Mike and Steve BroussardTroy Dupree Steve Manseur BillBoudreaux and Jerry Acosta Youguys are the best
CJ is now retired and working onhis ldquohoney-dordquo list and Lynette works for St Elizabeth Physicians in
the business office CJ still playsmusic Yoursquoll see him at anynumber of benefits playing hisguitar and singing It is admirablethat he plays so many benefits Idonrsquot think he has ever turned downa request to play at a benefit Weare so blessed to have CJ andLynette in our community
We had a wonderful time floatingon the river at the Parentrsquos Theirplace is so peaceful it is always apleasure to spend time with themThanks to them for opening theirlives to us
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Fall gave us an abundant harvest this year
Itrsquos March and wersquore picking thefew remaining cabbage and Brusselsprouts from the garden And believeit or not in the hoop house wersquore still
being offered a few tomatoes from oursummer vines We like many people today are try-
ing new ways of growing our foods while hoping to conserve water andeliminate chemicals Aquaponicshydroponics raised beds wickingbeds even PVC tubing are all popularnew growing technics and wersquove triedthem all
Imagination has really become a funpart of gardening these days Pretty much anything goes
Through trial and error wersquove hadmany successes and failures in eachgrowing method
Aquaponics is the merging of aquaculture (the raising of fish) and hydro-
ponics (growing in nutrient balanced water with a clay media instead of soil)This method proved a bit challengingat first when trying to establish therequired nitrates and nitrides neededfor plant growth and fruit develop-ment while not harming the live fishbut we finally got it It uses the fish waste to feed the plants The plantsand clay media filter and clean the water and return it to the fish and thecycle simply repeats itself It is theclosest resemblance to a natural ecosystem found in and around naturersquosriverbanks Our plants grew andthrived They produced an abundanceof beautiful vegetables Cucumbers
especially thrived in this environmentand produced more than we and ourneighbors could pickle and eat Leafy plants however when picked quickly wilted and wouldnrsquot keep So unless we grazed in the greenhouse for sup-per this method proved not the rightchoice for us
An attractive and fun addition to ahydroponic or an aquaponic system isPVC piping that many use for grow-ing strawberries or lettuce Used astowers above the system for extragrowing space holes are cut from thepiping and replaced with plants Thesame water from the system keeps theplants watered and fed until they areready for harvest Donrsquot expect much
from a first year strawberry plant whether yoursquove planted it in a watersystem or in the ground We plant
our strawberries in October the yearbefore to allow their roots to becomeestablished while the plant is in itsdormant winter stage and cover them with straw or hay(if planted in theground) Once spring arrives theplants will offer you largerfirmer berries
Wicking beds are one of my
favorites They are very close totraditional growing in that theycontain a layer of soil then hay thenmore soil etchellip and act as the namesdescribes water is wicked from thebottom of the container up to theplant roots With this method wehave grown potatoes peanuts snap
beans head lettuce carrots and muchmore All the plants thrived in thisenvironment and the food kept wellafter picking Wicking beds can besituated on a table top or directly onthe ground making them an extremely versatile gardening method for smallor large spaces However if you havelaying hens like we do yoursquoll needsome fencing to protect your plantsfrom your birds should you placethem on the ground
There are many more growingmethods being used today and allhave their pros and cons but nomatter how you grow your familyrsquosfood by all means do it The reward
upon your familyrsquos table is worth theeffort and Irsquom here to tell you pridetastes delicious
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ldquoDo they still play the blues in Chicago When baseball season rolls around
When the snow melts awayDo the Cubbies still play in their ivy-covered burial groundhelliprdquo
Steve Goodman
As that great Americanphilosopher-and sometimescaddy-Bagger Vance once soastutely put it ldquoGolf is a gamethat you canrsquot winrdquo
So when you walk into a localestablishment-like Sammyrsquos Grillin Prairieville-after a round of 18frustrating holes itrsquos difficult toexplain to some of the non-golfingpatrons at the bar what justhappened in the last 4-5 hours
ldquoHowrsquod you hit lsquoem today WildBillrdquo asked one of barfliesfeigning common courtesy
ldquoWell letrsquos just say if I tried togrow tomatoes they would comeup sliced But I was only threeover after six holes-one over ahouse one over a patio and oneover a pool And donrsquot get mestarted on slow play Gasoline was
50 cents a gallon when we startedour round today It took StephenKing less time to write lsquoThe Standrsquothan for us to play 18 holes
ldquoAnd if I see one more20-handicapper plum bobbing athree-foot putt to make eightIrsquom going after him like Elin Woods on a Tiger hunt Andanother thinghelliprdquo
I never got to finish my whiningbecause just then the vision of despair walked into the lounge andplopped down beside me lookinglike hersquod just lost his first-bornmale child on some half-courthook shot at the buzzer Had Ibeen sitting at a blackjack table I
would have left immediately because this guy had ldquodoom of gloom coolerrdquo stamped on hisforehead
Now I wasnrsquot in the most jovialmood myself having just postedmy third consecutive score in themid-okay-upper 80rsquos causing meto fork up a team portrait of Jackson and Lincoln for myale-quaffing opponents But beinga sucker for lifersquos longshots Imustered up all the optimism Icould manage with a stock greet-ing ldquoGive me some good newsBuddyrdquo
He seemed to slip even deeper
into depression as he ordered red wine and proclaimed ldquoApril is thecruelest monthrdquo
Now Irsquom also a sucker forclassical references so anyone thatquotes TS Eliot deserves my nearly deaf right ear-at least until Ifinish my beer
ldquoTell me about itrdquo I repliedldquoMy putts have hit more lips thanMick Jaggerrsquos dentist lately andmy tee shots have been in the water so much I had to change thegrip on my ball retrieverrdquo
Thoroughly unimpressed withmy links disasters he lifted a glassof Meacutenage a Trois my way and
mumbled a Latin phrase Irsquod heardbefore-ldquoIn vino veritas-in winethere is truthrdquo
I didnrsquot even get a chance toadd my own ldquoAnd in beer there isfreedom but in water there isbacteriardquo toast to justify mydrinking because he had launchedinto a litany of personal problemsthat had befallen him during hisunfortunate fourth month
ldquoIt all began on April 1 when aco-workerrsquos prank caused me tolose my job at the clothing store While I was away from my deskthis jokester left messages for meto call Mr Lyons and Mr Behr
about some fur purchasesldquoHow was I to know it was the
number of the Baton Rouge Zoo
The zookeepers were outragedand contacted the PETA people who threw up a picket lion aroundour store My boss had no choicebut to let me go-a sacrificial lamb you might call me-thrown to the wolvesrdquo
I attempted to fake sympathy and leave quietly but he hadalready ordered another round inhopes of retaining his captiveaudience He took a sip of winegrimaced and complained to noone in particular ldquoThis issupposed to pass for MerlotOh well Caveat emptor-let thebuyer bewarerdquo
His next story was one I couldreally sympathize withldquoOut of work I tried to pick up
a few dollars in a Final Fourbracket but my champion selection Villanova lost to North CarolinaState who wouldnrsquot have evenbeen in the second round if LSUcould have hit the ocean off aboat Isnrsquot there anyone in BatonRouge who can shoot a freethrowrdquo he lamented
I started to mention formerTiger player Eddie Palubinskas who resides in the Capital City and is in the Guinness Book of World Records for most free
throws made in an hour (1206out of 1265) but apparently noone at LSU has had the goodsense to reach out for his helpBut there was no interrupting thehard-luck fellowrsquos whine withthe wine
ldquoI could go on ad nauseumabout the rest of the tournamentand my Alma Mater Albanyrsquosearly exithelliprdquo
ldquoAh the Great Danesrdquo Iinjected flaunting my uselesstrivial knowledge about collegenicknames
ldquoWhy yesrdquo he seemedsurprised
ldquoMy family is originally fromDenmark and they thought it would be clever to send methererdquo
ldquoIs that where you learnedLatinrdquo I asked noting his frequentuse of the language
ldquoOf courserdquo he answeredldquoAre you proficient in theClassics alsordquo
ldquoAd deum qui leaetificat juventutem meamrdquo I repliedproudly recalling my altar boy responses from over 55 years ago
ldquoOh the old Catholic massrdquo hesighed unimpressed ldquoAt least theLatin kept the ritual equally
incomprehensible everywhererdquoldquoSurely yoursquove had some good
things happen to you recentlyrdquo I
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said in my best Pollyanna voiceldquoWell I really thought my luck
had changed when some of my redneck cousins in Georgia scoredsome tickets to a practice round atthe Masters and invited me to jointhemrdquo he recalled ldquoBut we weredishonorably discharged from thepremises for making comments atTiger Woodsrdquo
ldquoWhat in the world did yousayrdquo I asked foolishly ldquoI certainly hope it had nothing to do withthis being the most popular week
in the year for vasectomies so thatmen can sit on a bag of frozenpeas for four days on doctorrsquosorders and watch golf and their wives canrsquot say a wordrdquo
ldquoNordquo he answered ldquoI donrsquotunderstand a lot of golf lingo butit had something to do withTigerrsquos girlfriend Lindsey Vonnshowing up after Woods hadplayed poorly on the front nineOne of my friends said somethinglike lsquoMaybe yoursquoll do better onLindseyrsquos backsidersquo and they showed us the gate making uspersona non gratisrdquo
ldquoMan you are hitting in somehard luckrdquo I sympathizedldquoDidnrsquot the Easter Bunny bring you anythingrdquo I added in a weak attempt to lighten theconversation
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the EasterBunnyrdquo he shot back ldquoI donrsquotbelieve in Santa Claus or theTooth Fairy of the Loch NessMonster I donrsquot believe inBigfoot or aliens or that Elvis and
Michael Jackson are alive andliving together in McElroy Swamp
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the Abominable Snowman orleprechauns or hobbits or Harry Potter And I donrsquot believe inmermaids Minotaurs orMedusa-although Irsquom fairlycertain my first wife was a relativeof the latterrdquo
ldquoDude-is there anything left that you do believe inrdquo I askedincredulously
His face lost what little
expression it had contained and his voice dropped to a Don Corleonehoarse whisper
ldquoI really believe that theChicago Cubs have a chance to win the World Series this yearrdquo
ldquoMan if you believe that yoursquollbelieve in anythingrdquo I countered
ldquoThings didnrsquot get any better asthe month progressedrdquo hecontinued ldquoI came out toSammyrsquos on April 14-unofficially known as National Hard Luck Day-because it was the day Lincoln was shot (lsquoSic SemperTyrannis-and so to all tyrantsrsquoshouted John Wilkes Boothrsquo) theday the Titanic sank and the day of the fatal Apollo 13 radiotransmission-lsquoHouston we have aproblemrsquo Amanda and Emily were gracing the bar so naturally they had attracted a club full of young well-built men all eager toimpress the lovely ladies After afew shot of Petrol the strongmendevised a King Arthur-like contestto see who was the strongest of
the lot and also win a few coinsrdquoldquoThey were going to pull a
sword out of a stonerdquo I askedtrying to keep up with theclassical theme
ldquoNo but after they hadsqueezed every drop out of aninnocent lemon into their tequilathe bet became who could squeezeone drop more I put my money on a lumberjack-looking lad withhuge hands but even he could notcoax one small drop from thedried-up fruit One by one the
rest of the Achilles lookalikes alsofailed and it appeared there wouldbe no winner
ldquoThen a scrawny little guy withglasses appeared from a dark cor-ner and asked if he might attemptthe feat The young studs all hada good laugh until one pushed thelemon toward the nerdy fellow and said lsquoGo ahead Geek Makeit leakrsquo The laughter turned toastonished gasps when thebespectacled gent held the lemonover a shot glass and producedone last-but very obvious-dropThen he picked up the prizemoney on the bar and headed forthe doorrdquo
ldquoHey wait a minuterdquo cried oneof the raging bulls ldquoWhat are you-some kind of magicianrdquo
ldquoNordquo said the money-counting accountant ldquoI work forthe IRSrdquo
ldquoThatrsquos when I rememberedthat the next day was April 15 andIrsquod forgotten to pay my taxes Sonow the government is after me
on top of everything elserdquoldquoLookrdquo I said ldquomaybe yoursquore
just having a bad month Aprilrsquosalmost over and May has got to bebetter In fact the Kentucky Derbyrsquos on May 2 this year and Ihave just the horse to change yourluck and solve all your financialproblemsrdquo
He actually looked encouragedfor the first time since hersquod comein so I neglected to tell him my sordid history of picking winnersin the Derby
ldquoYou seem fond of Latiny phras-es and the horsersquos name is CarpeDiem-Seize the day-which couldalso alter your jaded philosophy onlife He just won a Derby Prep inKentucky by five lengthsrdquo
That was my best shot so I was abit disappointed at the lack of enthusiasm on his part
ldquoThanksrdquo he said ldquobut Ialready have my Derby horsepicked out-one whose name ismore suited to my personalityHersquos a California colt called lsquoOneLucky Danersquordquo
He left me with one lastblast from the so-called ldquodeadlanguagerdquo
ldquoBibamus moriendum est-Letus drink for we must dierdquo
I turned to the young lady behind the bar and took him at his word with my favorite Englishphrase and my last winner of theKentucky Derby at 15-1-ldquoIrsquollhave anotherrdquo
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IntroducingMr Adam
Dale
This month I decided to mixthings up a bit and began a new path with my column I wantto use this space to tell storiesof and in a way give back tothe great musicians living andperforming in and around ourgreat parish With such a richmusic history in Ascension
parish I felt it would beonly fitting to stretch theboundaries on my maiden
journey into these shortbiographies and tell the story of a very dear friend of mineMr Adam Dale
Adam a Minden native was turned onto music by hisparents who purchased him aguitar for Christmas at theage of fourteen Whileattending Minden HighSchool he excelled musicallyespecially in choir class It was
while in high school that Adam had his first chance tolead a band on vocals andguitar when the christian rock
band ldquoShoelessrdquo was formedGiven his great vocal ability
Adam was blessed with ascholarship to attend LouisianaTech in Ruston an opportunity he couldnrsquot turn down Whilein Ruston he would meet and
become friends with severalmusicians that would laterbecome part of the band ldquoThe
American TragedyrdquoldquoTragedyrdquo as it would
become know as began in1999 and got its biggest break
very early on when discoveredand selected to be a part of aUSA network music themed TV
show called Farm Club FarmClub was hosted by BreauxBridge native and former MissUSA Ali Landry The show promoted unsigned bands by mixing them in with a nationalact on a nation wide liveperformance broadcast The
American Tragedy episode wasaired with Crazy Town as thefeatured national act At thetime Crazy Town was promot-
ing their number one smash hitButterfly After the exposure on Farm
Club gigs became easier tocome by American Tragedy began touring from coast tocoast They shared the stage
with bands like Stained SalivaHinder Candlebox andBowling for Soup to name afew After become veterans of the road the band decided tostay 100 independent neversigning with a record labelDale stated ldquoWe could never
find the right deal everything we were offered just didnrsquot feel
right to usrdquo The band wenton to release 3 full lengthalbums a live album and an EPthe most successful of these wasthe 2006 release ldquoWelcome tothe Showrdquo The band was ableto sell nearly 10000 albumsthrough touring alone
In the late 2000rsquos the bandlost their basses and began tolose some momentum It wasaround this time that Adam
met his future wife StefanieLaiche and decided to move toBaton Rouge to purse a solocareer Baton Rouge wasbooming with small venues that
were looking for smaller acts tohire and the timing seamedperfect to Dale This opportu-nity would also allow Adam tofocus on creating an album of material constructed entirely onhis own That first album wastitled ldquoThe Sun has Risen TheSun has Setrdquo
In the last few years Adamrsquos
schedule finally start to slow down and settle He and
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Stefanie are now married andexpecting their second childlater this year Adam iscurrently a resident of Ascensionparish where he has completedhis dream of having a homestudio 2014 saw the release of
Adamrsquos first album as a dad Adam says this is his best work to date The album is a maturedepiction of life as an adult andhow perspectives change frombeing in a rock band on the
roads of America to being adaddy with number two on the
way The album titled ldquoCatsand Dogsrdquo is also a nod to hisdaughter Collins Avery Dale asthey both share the same initials
Please take the time to sample Adam Dale and The AmericanTragedy on iTunes CD Baby orSpotify When you see his nameon a marque around town makesure you stop by and say hello
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Not long ago my step-daughter mentioned that my two grandchildren wanted tospend the night in a tentSpending the night outside in atent is exciting for most chil-dren Im sure most of you havetent stories of your own but fornow I would like to share a
couple of those horror stories of my own with you
We once had a duck lease inthe marsh at Pecan Island where
we were forced to stay in a tentOne particular night the crew decided to bring the boat to theroad We then went to a beerdrinking contest at the only barin Pecan Island We won thecontest during which time thismassive cold front blew through When we returned tothe tent later that night wediscovered that the tent hadbeen blown down Everythingthat we had was wet We didntraise the tent We all crawledunder it and did the best wecould The next morning atdaylight I found myself crawlingout on my hands and kneesupchucking the beer from thenight before
Great plans were in store fortent camping and deer huntingon a trip to Jackson-Bienville
years ago As we approached thecampground late that night we
noticed severe lightning on thehorizon My dad and ourhunting partner had enoughsense to bring a cot to sleep onI slept on the ground only to beawakened about two hours latersoaking wet I then moved tothe truck to miserably spend therest of the night We did kill adeer the next morning andspent the remainder of the day at a laundrymat in town dryingour clothes
Years ago the Bohemia WMA provided a campground My
two hunting partners and I went to the camp site afterspending the day deer hunting
and fishing It was Novemberand the temperature was very
warm One of my huntingbuddies began snoringunbelievably loud that night Ifinally couldnt take it anymoreso I went to the boat to sleepIt wasnt long before my otherbuddy joined me The
mosquitos were horrible outthere and I still couldnt sleepbecause of the snoring comingfrom the tent some tweny-five
yards awayTheres more horror stories
I could tell about tent outingsbut thats enough for now Atsome point in my life I quitstaying in tents and have nointention of doing so in thefuture Although its moreexpensive not nearly as muchfun and not as nature friendlyIll just go get a hotel roomMost of the time well cook ourfish or game on the tailgate of the truck at the room instead of at a campfire
My grandchildren definitely need to spend a night in a tentand Ill probably be the chosenone to do that with them My plans are to pitch it in mybackyard Then when things gosouth sometime that night asIm sure it will well go insideto a nice dry soft bed
Till Next Time
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Montpelier Vermont is the only state capital
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A cow give s near ly 200000 glas se s of
milk in her life time
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-Earthworms have 5 hearts
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The average Japanese watches more than
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In average a human losses200 head hairs a day
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In the US frisbees out sell
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Despite a population of over a billion
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When Family Comes to
VisitIt happens several times a year
My out-of-state family comes to visit This past month my sisterJanet(Nana) made a visit with my niece Sally and her growingfamily Millie(3) and Addie(3 months) old
Donrsquot get me wrong I love my family and I love when they visitbut the stuff I have to do to maketheir visit a pleasant one
First off Irsquom a bachelor whichmeans there is house cleaning thatneeds to be done Maybe a coupleof days worth And I am talkingabout real cleaning like vacuuming mopping sheetchanging My favorite task is toclean and clear out the 3rdbedroom Yea Right You know the room that holds anything Ineeded to get out of sight quick junk room However there is aupside to cleaning the room Ialways find things Irsquove beenmissing for months
Then I move to the refrigeratorand another task that is seldomdone Gotta get the tupperwarebowls that are bulging at theseems out the fridge and thehouse After I took the junk out Irealized I didnrsquot have much in thefridge and had to restock With itempty the stains really start toshow I had to use Lysol
Bathroom cleaner and go tocleaning I havenrsquot mentioned thecarport the grass and the visitors bathroom Enough aboutthe cleaning You get the picture
After they arrive we make ourhellos and my home turns into anursery preschool with PrincessSophia and Frozen with Elsa onmy favorite flat screen that isgenerally tuned to sports and western movies
These guys are technology savvyThere is a IPad in both recliners with smartphones everywhereMillie has about 3 different onesOne minute shersquos using hers oneminute her Nanarsquos and then herMoms Hell they hacked my Cable account and recordedDisney shows on my televisionbefore they got here We started our week with a visit
to eat at local restaurants As the week goes on I get a chance totake them fishing Something thatis in my wheel house
I have to tell you fishing with a3 year old has its challenges Last year when she was 2 she had notrouble touching crickets Evencarried the buck around like shehad a cricket purse This year as a3 year old she wasnrsquot gettinganywhere close to those bugs Of
course Nana was trying torcherher encouraging her not to be
scared Also when Nana told herthe small crickets were babycrickets Millie put 2 and 2together and ask ldquoSo you arefishing with the Mommiecricketsrdquo Try to answer thatone Nana
Addie was a great baby She justlayed around played laughednursed and created unique smellsIt reminded me of back when my
son lived with me I made an eggsandwich for Nana and she ate itright off the babyrsquos butt It waslike a baby boody buffet
Now Millie and I made somememories She put her pinkToo-too on my head over my camo hat and put purple grapeflavored silver sparkling lip glosson me I donrsquot think it was my shade and wasnrsquot really in myfashion color wheel Then shepulled out the tangerine colorfingernail polish It took a whilefor that stuff to wear off Igot some funny looks at the
golf courseI did have fun making clues fora treasure hunt for Millie Theclues led her to the freezer where
there a treasure full of toys andgames wrapped in alluminum foilElsa doll from Frozen was oneShe been hugging it ever since
Now their gone Itrsquos quiet Thehouse smells like the dog I now have some 2 skim milk and asmall bottle of something that may be baby milk left behind Irsquom nottouching it I do have most of acrunchy peanut butter jar
Like lsquoThe Beverly Hill BilliesrsquoldquoYarsquoll come back now Hearrdquo
Thoughts from Bully
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This Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port FourchonThis Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port Fourchon
Inshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and fishing for specks and reds occasionally drum and sheephead as well arriving back at the dock for 3pm Trips consist of live bait and artificial techniques Live bait ice tackle included If you have a favoriterod by all means bring it Food and drinks available upon request
oldermonths we usually fish Leeville and Golden Meadow marshes armermonths we typically fish Barataria and Timbalier bays beaches and the western barrier islands
Offshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and arriving back at the dock between 4-6pm These trips are the most commonly bookedtrips we generally target bottom species live bait mangrove fish and troll the rip when in season Fish you can expect to catch on t hese trips include snapper grouper amberjack wahoo blackfin tuna lemon fish dolphin
On these trips we generally travel up to 60 miles out
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Captain Chris MoranHi Im Captain Chris Moran and I have fishedthe offshore and inshore waters of Louisianamy entire life I truly enjoy charter fishing tothe point that I dont know who is havingmore fun the clients or me No saltwaterspecies is safe from Cajun Made Charterswhether it be Tuna Marlin Wahoo DoradoShark Cobia Tarpon Amberjack MangroveRed Snapper Trigger Fish Grouper TroutRedfish or King Mackerel Trips consist ofInshore LiveArtificial Trout and RedfishingShallow and Deep Water Bottom FishingBlue Water Kite Fishing Overnight Tuna andSwordfish Offshore Fly Fishing and Big
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Motel 985-396-3900 bull Bar 985-396-2713 bull Port Fourchon Marina 985-396-2792Convenient StoreDeli 985-396-2727 bull Restaurant 985-396-2729 bull Office 985-396-2728
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17475 Airline HwyPrairieville LA 70769
Phone 225-647-6240Email Wendellpremiermarinenet
Email salespremiermarinenetwwwPremierMarinenet
Call Philip Banker for a Quote
Premier Performance Marine is an experienced boat dealer in Louisiana for New COACH Pontoons and MistyHarbor Pontoons We also carry well-known brands such as Mercury Evinrude Yamaha Honda Suzuki
Carolina Skiff Bullet Bass Boats and Phoenix Bass Boats Find new and used pontoon boats for sale as well asparts and boat motors at our Louisiana store central to Baton Rouge and New Orleans We also carry fishingboats bass boats and outboard motors You can find new or used models to suit your needs We often have
model close out sales during the summer so you can prepare for next season at a great price
Specializing in Pontoon Boatsfor 15 years
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is Kids having Fun
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is local athletics
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The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is a solid community
These Kids Rock1312 WEST HWY 30 GONZALES 225-647-9631 bull 11209 COURSEY BLVD BATON ROUGE 225-368-1234 bull 1015 WEST LEE DRIVE BATON ROUGE 225-767-5008 bull 1800 SOUTH RANGE AVE DENHAM SPRINGS 225-664-8103
N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
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ATTENTION ADVERTISERS
The Official Program will be the
ONLY publication distributed at the
Jambalaya Festival
Advertise in theOfficial Program andHelp the Community
T H E O F F I C I A L P R O G R A M O F T H E J A M B A L A Y A F E S T I V A L A S S O C I A T I O N
2 0 1 4
D a n n y R o b e r t 2 0 1 2 J a m b a l a y a C h a m p i o n Advertising revenues raised go toThe Jambalaya Festival Association which in turn
are used and put back into our communityTo purchase ad space or
want to be a sponsor contact We are seekingSponsors for the
JambalayaFestival 2015
Mike Strong2256221324
Wally Tallion2258066579
Memorial Day Weekend May 22 - 24 2015Your whole family will enjoy the vast variety of food fun music and activities
that have made the Jambalaya Festival the cant miss highlight of the year
For information go to jambalayafestivalorg
We are raffling off a Golf Cart and 8 gallon jambalaya pot$10 Golf Cart and $1 Jambalaya Pot Tickets Drawing on May 24th
Sponsored by Krazy Kajun
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Pelican Point has a renewed visionand updated business plan to bothupgrade its facilities and servicesand to soon open its doors to whatshould become one of the toprestaurants and bars inAscension Parish
For almost 18 years Pelican Pointrsquosfood and beverage operation has
primarily focused on golfers needsBut with 800 families now living inPelican Point and nearly 600 familiesliving nearby Pelican Point will soonbe additionally focusing on the foodand beverage desires of these 1400families as well as other people whoare looking for more interesting foodand beverage options
An upgraded Pro Shop has beenmoved to a new location in theclubhouse while the old Pro Shop willsoon become an upscale bar forgolfers Pelican Point residents andothers interested in a beautifully dec-
orated smoke free bar with a greatenvironment
Numerous other renovations areunderway such as enlarging andupgrading the restaurant kitchen as
well as a private diningconferenceroom designed for small meetingsand our new ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquofor 12-24 people per event
Executive Chef Joshua Hebert willoversee all Food and Beverageoperations Chef Joshua Hebert hailsfrom the shores of Bayou LafourcheJoshua launched a new menu the
first week in April and will alsocontinuously offer a weekly lunch spe-cial crafted by him
Please join us for lunch and see allthe new improvements taking placeAs always Pelican Point is OPENTO THE PUBLIC We serve lunchdaily Tuesday-Sunday from 11am-3pm and breakfast on Saturdayand Sunday from 7am-1030am
Once all renovations are completedwe plan to extends our hours in the19th hole bar as well as ourrestaurant which will begin opening
for dinners on selected nights
Over the next few monthrsquos PelicanPoint will keep you updated on theprogress and improvements
Pelican Point is on the Move
Chef Joshua Hebert
ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquo
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All ingredients used are what is typically left overafter a crawfish boil
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Ingredients
frac12 lb peeled Crawfish Tails (with fat)2 lbs boiled red potatoes1 cup boiled corn (cut off the cob)frac14 cup green onions- thinly sliced1 clove boiled garlic1 link boiled sausage- roughly chopped1 cup mayofrac14 cup Creole mustard1 Tbls Creole seasoning
Batter Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil2 cups milk amp 2 eggs (whisk together)2 cups flour4 cups Panko bread crumbs
Method
Reheat your potatoes using either the microwave or byre-boiling them for about 5 minutes In a large mixing bowlcombine the heated potatoes corn chopped sausage greenonions garlic peeled cra wfish tails mayo Creole mustardand Creole seasoning and mix well Take your mixture andform into cakes approx 3 oz each
In a medium sauteacute pan heat your oil over med hi heat Nextdredge your cakes in the flour then the milk and egg mixtureand finally in the Panko bread crumbs Gently drop yourcakes 2 to 3 at a time into your heated oil and cookapproximately 3 minutes on each side Remo ve from heatand allow to cool 2 minutes before serving
41
Cooking Gourmet at Home
Executive ChefBen Jarreau
ldquoAfter The Boilrdquo
Crawfish Cakes
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Latilrsquos Landing Houmas House Plantation amp Gardens
Invites You to Experience
OPEN DAILY Daily Tours
Monday Tuesday 9AM - 5 PM Wednesday-Sunday 9AM -7 PM
Cafe Burnside
11 AM- 2 PM daily Latils Landing
Wednesday through Saturday 6 PM- 9 PMSunday Brunch 11 AM - 3 PM
Reservations Required
Latilrsquos Landing R E S T A U R A N T
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J e r e m y L a n g l o i s
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Missionaries of Our Lady HealthSystem Materials Managementteam members St ElizabethPhysicians team members andmembers of the Womenrsquos
Advisory Council of StElizabeth Hospital contributedtheir time effort andenthusiasm to ensure thetournamentrsquos success
The deadline for pageant applications is theApril 25th Get those forms in now
wwwjambalayafestivalorg
The 2015 Gonzales Jambalaya Pageant will beheld Saturday May 2nd and Sunday May 3rdThe pageant is open to girls ages 0-23 and boysages 0-4 The deadline to enter the pageantis April 25th
Applications and Queenrsquos Rules and Regulationsare available online at wwwjambalayafestivalorg
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6225085 44253 Hwy 42 (1 mile from Port Vincent)
bull Professional split ends
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St Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales
and Our Lady of the Lake RegionalMedical Center in Baton Rouge haveeach been named Hospital of the Yearin the small and large hospital cate-gories respectively by the LouisianaState Nurses Association and theLouisiana Nurses Foundation
This is the fourth time St ElizabethHospital has been named Hospital of Year and the sixth time for Our Lady of the Lake St Elizabeth previously earned the award in 2006 2011 and2012 Our Lady of the Lake earnedthe award in 2008 2010 2011 2013and 2014
These honors were announced on
March 28 at the 14th annualNightingale Awards ceremony anevent that recognizes quality servicecommitment and excellence forRegistered Nurses in the state of Louisiana The Nightingale Awardsalso recognizes individuals for excel-lence in nursing The following hon-ors were presented to St Elizabethand Our Lady of the Lake nurses atthe event
983223Outstanding Community Achievementby a Registered Nurse ndash
Charla Johnson RNSt Elizabeth
983223Nursing Administratorof the Year ndash Yvonne Pellerin RN
St Elizabeth
983223Nurse Educator of the Year ndash
Rosie Kiper RN St Elizabeth
983223Nurse of the Year ndash Jerre HindsRN Our Lady of the Lake
983223Clinical Practice Nurseof the Year ndash John Wilson RN
Our Lady of the Lake
983223Rookie of the Year ndashKieran Foley RNOur Lady of the Lake
983223Hall of Fame Inductee ndashColetta Barrett RNOur Lady of the Lake
983223Outstanding Nurse Researcher
of the Year ndash Lisa Skemp RNOur Lady of the Lake College
ldquoEvery day our nurses are at the fore-front of patient care It is this work that results in our hospitals being rec-ognized as national leaders in improv-ing processes of care and patient out-comes Congratulations to our 2015Nightingale winners who exemplify the Spirit of Healing to which we arecalled to answer every dayrdquo said JohnJ Finan Jr president of theFranciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
Our Lady of the Lake and St
Elizabeth are both part of theFranciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
St Elizabeth Hospital andOur Lady of the Lake Each Earn
Hospital of the Year Award
middot Implantsmiddot Porcelain Crown Bridge and Veneers
middot Root Canalsmiddot Oral Surgery (Wisdom Teeth)
middot Implant Retained Dentures (for better fit)middot Sedation Dentistry
Making You Feel
Right at Home
306 South Burnside Ave Gonzales LA 70737225-621-2700 bull wwwdrromedentalcom
We are especially interested in making all of our patients feel right
at home We put your needs first to achieve efficient and
comprehensive treatment Our staff is honest and straightforward
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with Layne Gautreau
On this special daymothersgrandmothers and mothers-to-bewillbe bestowed love and appreciation- with gifts of cards flowers family gatherings and that one very specialgift of fine jewelry While traditionalgifts of motherrsquos rings engravedlockets and diamond hearts remain afavorite this season you have many newand exciting designs to selectfrom Chic mommy pendants formothers of all ages designed withsweet silhouettes danglingbirthstones or initial charms are ontop of the list These precious giftsoffer versatile settings to allow easy
additions upon the arrival of new family members pets includedPersonalized family jewelry representsthe spirit of family love thatwill becherished and remembered for a
lifetime Classic with a moderntwist diamond jewelry remains atreasured keepsakesure to capture amotherrsquos heartDiamond designs inmountings of karatgold platinum orsterling silver areavailable foranyonersquos taste forall budgets and arealways a perfect giftto enchant that
specialmom Pink is in itrsquos not only pretty but it is posh This MotherrsquosDay you will find an abundance of fashionable designs featuring pink
karat gold and gemstones Forcenturies the color pink has beenthought of as being femininesensitive tender and innocenteverything associated with mother-hood This year more than ever youhave an impressive number of beauti-
ful personal and affordable keepsakestyles to commemorate the specialhighlights of any motherrsquos life Eachmaintains its historic charm and dis-tinctive look while adding a new bril-liance to all kinds of jewelry designs
Birthstones April - Diamond
A crystalline material composed of pure carbon diamonds are brilliantly clear sparkling and one of the hard-est substances known to man The
pure white diamond has long been asymbol of innocence and invincibility And because of its inner fire and
durability diamond was alwaysbelieved to strengthen love and bringmarital happiness No wonder it isnow the most popular gem forengagements and weddings Becauseof their inner fire it is important tohave your diamonds cleanedprofessionally to maintain their lively sparkle and brilliance
Jewelry QampA
What is a Nail Head When around brilliant diamond is poorlyproportionedwith excessive paviliondepth the center of the diamondappears dark
What are the 3 Brsquos of DiamondCutting The Bruter gives a roughdiamond its face-up outline TheBlocker places the table and fourfacets on the crown plus four facetsand the culet on the pavilion TheBrillianteer places and polishes theremaining 40 facets of the 58facet totaly
What is a Spread Stone This is apolished diamond that is cut to look
larger than it actually is It has ashallowpavilion with a disproportion-ately large table sometimesexhibiting the fish eye effect
What is a Scintillation This is thereflection of outside light shining onthe facets of a diamond producingquick flashes resembling sparksSometimes called sparkle it is usually seen when the diamond is moved orthe light source shifts
Jewelry GiftsSure To WarmThe Heart
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HomemadeBeauty Concoctions ndash DoThey Really Work
I must admit Irsquom a Pinterestlover In my free time I lovelooking for fun beauty tipstricks and recipes So here are
a few homemade beauty recipesthat I triedhellipfinally
Coffee Sugar Scrub
A well known (Irsquove wanted tomake this for a couple of yearsnow) skin firming homemaderecipe that has a reputation totone and tighten problem areasof the body
Recipe1 cup coffee (any kind)
1 cup sugarfrac12 cup olive oilfrac12 cup water
Put all ingredients in blenderand blend until a fine consisten-cy Keep in air tight containerand place by your SHOWER
I say put by the shower
because I kept mind next to my tubhellipsince Irsquom a total bath girlI canrsquot help it Since I wassmall my maw maw alwaysmade me luxurious bubblebaths (Ivory liquid) and Irsquovebeen hooked since
So as you can see here (photo)after hovering in my bathtub toapply my coffee scrub all overmy thighs and tush it got a lit-tle messy Well maybe it got alot messy
After using this the pastfew weeks although notconsistently I certainly feel like
my skin is tighter Even when Iapplied the mixture at nightthe next day I felt my skin alittle tighter
PS ndash I also felt a little moreawake just from smelling the
coffee aromaOverall review is this is atemporary fix to smooth andtighten the skin Itrsquos not along term fix but then againnothing is except to exerciseFun recipe though
Vinegar ListerineFoot Soak
This recipe is new to me but I was ready to try it nonetheless
It states that in 15 ndash 30 min-utes all your hard and dry skin will come off by just rubbing atowel over your feet
Recipe
Equal parts
Listerine (Some say donrsquot usethe blue stuff because it willmake your feet blue I hadTotal Listerine which is clear)Vinegar (they say apple cideris better but I used regular
vinegar)
Hot waterSoak feet for 15 to 30 minutesand then remove skin with atowel
I started by mixing only a cupeach but if yoursquod like to soak both feel completely yoursquollneed to use at least two cups of each Also make sure you useHOT water not only does itfeel better to soak your feet inbut I it also helps further soften
your dry skin
I decided to soak my feet forthe full 30 minutes I must saythe smell wasnrsquot ideal but my feet felt invigorated veryquickly (from the ListerineIrsquom assuming)
After 30 minutes Then I pulledmy feet out and a towel did not
work to take off the dead skinI needed something a littlemore heavy duty So with apumice stone and soft brush I
was able to scrub some skin
away however the tougherareas like around my heel area
werenrsquot as easy to remove I would say in the toughercalloused areas it softened theskin about 50 This may bean idea time to use a skinshaver but be careful if youdo that
Overall review of this recipeis skip it and just go get apedicure
Happy Spring Ascension Parish
Get out an enjoy the weatherfamily friends and a have agood time
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Itrsquos All Good at Frankrsquos in PrairievilleWe havenrsquot changed Wersquove only gotten betterOpen 7 days a week and entertainment onFriday Night makes your visit with us pleasurable
2256738876 bull Airline HwyPrairieville
franksrestaurantlanet
We also cater boiled crawfishon or off site with our
Outdoor Pavillion Availablefor your event
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This year we double ournumber of cooks when 23crawfish cooking teams set outto showcase their secret
recipes In addition there were45 craft booths and 30 carshow entrees showed theirstuff along with a karaoke
contestThis year Na-Na-Sha Band
played from 200 - 500 androcked the afternoon away
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For more than 19 years we have developed owned and managed senior housing communities throughout
Louisiana and Georgia that provide alternative livingarrangements for seniors combining wellness independence and personal care in a warm dignified setting with over 100
years of personal and professional experience
ldquoCOME JOIN OUR AZALEA FAMILY AND LET US
BE YOUR NEW HOME AWAY FROM HOMErdquo
2305 S Purpera Avenue Gonzales LA 70737
2256441028The event was geared to raise
money for Dreams Come True by selling the crawfish cooked in thecontest at a reasonable rateEveryone enjoyed the crawfishand with 70 sacks of crawfishboiled it was evident the event was a great success
It was a great day and wersquod liketo thank all of our committeemembers cooks craft vendorscar show entrees karaoke singers volunteers judges sponsors and abig thanks to all the public for
coming spend there Saturday withus to help raise money for theDream Kids We could not havehad such a successful event without all of you
Cajun Livin N Cookin and TheDreams Come True Foundation would like to thank
Judges-Leuna Johnson - Ascension PublicSchools Child NutritionSupervisor Sherman Jackson -Gonzales Police Cheryl Babin -
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Gonzales Weekly CitizenCharlotte Guedry -Pelican Post OnlineNewspaper Kylie Dixon - WBRZ-TV Sam Irwin -Crawfish ReportcomChloe Ernest - CrawfishQueen Wally Tallion-Jambalaya Festival Association DaveNusbaum - WWL-TVSabrina Nusbaum - Ascension Parish School
Board Richard Condon -Eagle 981 EddieLambert - District 59
Committeemembers -Rodney and Leslie Dupuy with Cajun Livin NCookin (event host andcoordinators crawfishcook-off) Kim Aydell andSherry Mack (craftbooths) Ronnie Romano(Karaoke) AP andCharlotte Borne (Judges
Area) Tashia Loots andErik Fairley with Sweet ampSalty (car show) Monica with Louisiana Jaycees(crawfish eating contestand washer boardtournament Galvez FireDepartment (washingcrawfish) and EMSgservices Sorrento FireDepartment (cokebooth) Freddie Smith with Dreams Come True(Treasure) Terry McConnell (powered
parachute aircrafts)
Sponsors-Our top Major - Crownsponsors were FredsTravel Centers of Louisiana and BulletIndustrial
Gold sponsors -Its Just PrintHole N Da Wall SeafoodLamar Dixon ExpoFoundation AtmosEntergy
Silver Sponsors -Cuts-N-Such Hair SalonLLC Galvez Hardwareand Outdoor CookingJambalaya Festival Association River RatsBar and Grille
Bronze Sponsors -Harvest SupermarketPeppers Fresh MarketPrairieville PharmacyTags amp Titles Old TimeFarm Supply Pinnacle
Services Roys IceBatemans Ice MannysBar
The event was a greatsuccess for a great causeand we are looking for- ward to seeing you againnext year
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Thank You for
Your Support of
Dreams Come True
Attention Candidates Seeking Election
Ascension Magazine is here to help get your messagein the hands of Ascension Parish residents
Contact Mike Strong
Office 2256221324 Cell 2254135485
E-mail stronggraphics1coxnet
wwwascensionmagazinenet
Order Your Ads Space Early
Premium space still available
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Hey Dr RobIrsquom sending you
a selfie Do I look
alr ight
SCENSION P RISH
NIM L HOSPIT L
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Breakfast with Sherrie
The first Breakfast withSherrie of 2015 was held atthe Ascension Chamber office
Wednesday April 8 2015
Former Chairmanrsquos of theBoard came together withpresent Chairman KendalMatassa and President SherrieDespino to discuss Boardaccomplishments and thegrowth of the ChamberTopics regarding newmarketing campaigns to help
Chamber members maximizetheir growth potential as wellas new and exciting upcomingprograms in the 2015 year
were discussed in depth withmany new ideas beingpresented from the vastknowledge of the sevenChairmen who were in
attendance As our Parishcontinues to grow wecontinue our commitment tohelp Chamber members grow their businesses and search foropportunities to increase ourlevel of effectiveness andpush into a new realm ofperformance
Foote Family Dental Care
Foote Family Dental Care helda Ribbon Cutting Ceremony onFriday March 13 2015announcing the opening of their location at 328 SouthBurnside Avenue in GonzalesFoote Family Dental Care is thebrand new state of the art
dental facility for Dr NoraRichardson-Foote Dr Foote was in private practice inDenham Springs for over 14
years before moving toGonzales She offers a wide
variety of restorative and cos-metic procedures for patients of all ages Dr Foote also offerssedation dentistry and same day appointments Foote Family
Dental Care hours are Monday 900am ndash 500pm Tuesday andThursday 830am ndash 400pm
Wednesday and Friday 830amndash 100pm
Attending the ribbon cuttingfor Foote Family Dental Care
were Owner Dr NoraRichardson-Foote DDSDental Hygienist Lacie Green Front DeskDental AssistantRamsey Catoir City of Gonzales Mayor Barney
Arceneaux Ascension ParishPublic Information OfficerLester Kenyon AscensionChamber of CommercePresidentCEO SherrieDespino Chamber BoardMember Paul Salvant Chamber
Ambassadors ChamberMembers family and friends
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Bad BreathBy Calvin Bessonet DDSFAGD Ascension Premier Dental
Whether you call it bad breath
or halitosis itrsquos an unpleasant
condition thatrsquos cause for
embarrassment Some people
with bad breath arenrsquot even
aware therersquos a problem If
yoursquore concerned about bad
breath see your dentist He or
she can help identify the cause
and if itrsquos due to an oral condi-
tion develop a treatment plan
to help eliminate it
What you eat affects the air you
exhale Certain foods such as
garlic and onions contribute to
objectionable breath odor
Once the food is absorbed into
the bloodstream it is trans-
ferred to the lungs where it is
expelled Brushing flossing and
mouthwash will only mask the
odor temporarily Odors contin-
ue until the body eliminates the
food Dieters may develop
unpleasant breath from infre-
quent eating
If you dont brush and floss
daily particles of food remain in
the mouth collecting bacteria
which can cause bad breath
Food that collects between the
teeth on the tongue and
around the gums can rot leav-
ing an unpleasant odor
Bad breath can also be caused by
dry mouth (xerostomia) which
occurs when the flow of saliva
decreases Saliva is necessary to
cleanse the mouth and remove
particles that may cause odor
Dry mouth may be caused by
various medications salivary
gland problems or continuously
breathing through the mouth
If you suffer from dry mouth
your dentist may prescribe anar-
tificial saliva or suggest using
sugarless candy and increasing
your fluid intake
Tobacco products cause bad
breath If you use tobacco ask
your dentist for tips on kicking
the habit
Bad breath may be the sign of a
medical disorder such as a local
infection in the respiratory
tract chronic sinusitis postnasal
drip chronic bronchitis dia-
betes gastrointestinal distur-
bance liver or kidney ailment
If your dentist determines that
your mouth is healthy you may
be referred to your family doc-
tor or a specialist to determine
the cause of bad breath
Maintaining good oral health is
essential to reducing bad breath
Schedule regular dental visits
for a professional cleaning and
checkup If you think you have
constant bad breath keep a log
of the foods you eat and make a
list of medications you take
Some medications may play a
role in creating mouth odors
Let your dentist know if youve
had any surgery or illness since
your last appointment
Brush twice a day with fluoride
toothpaste to remove food
debris and plaque Brush your
tongue too Once a day use
floss or an interdental cleaner to
clean between teeth
Mouthwashes are generally
cosmetic and do not have a
long-lasting effect on bad
breath If you must constantly
use a breath freshener to hide
unpleasant mouth odor see
your dentist If you need extra
help in controlling plaque your
dentist may recommend using a
special antimicrobial mouth
rinse A fluoride mouth rinse
used along with brushing and
flossing can help prevent tooth
decay
Clean your tongue Most of the
odor that comes from your
mouth is on your tongue Use
your toothbrush with tooth-
paste reach back as far as possi-
ble and brush forward A
tongue scraper works even bet-
ter which can be found at any
pharmacy or supermarket The
metal ones are dishwasher safe
and allow you to clean them
regularly
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Tom Bensonand the Saga of the Intentionally Defective GrantorTrust
In February I wrote an articleabout trusts The article discussedthe basics of trust law andexplained that the trustee of atrust has a duty to act in the bestinterest of the trustrsquos beneficiaries At that time Robert Rosenthalthe trustee of a trust created by Tom Benson was refusing toremove the Saints and Pelicanssports franchises from the trust inexchange for an unsecuredpromissory note that Mr Benson was attempting to substitute
instead Mr Bensonrsquos daughterand his two grandchildren are thebeneficiaries of the trust He wants to remove the teams fromthe trust so he can give them tohis third wife
In recent weeks there have been
further developments regardingthis attempted asset swap that areof interest This article will discussthe strategy Benson is trying to useto remove the sports franchisesfrom the trust and the recentdevelopments regarding hisattempts to do so
The type of trust that owns theSaints and Pelicans is an irrevocabletrust and trusts like this are oftenused for estate tax planningpurposes If someone dies withassets exceeding approximately $5million estate taxes are owedbefore distributions are made to
the heirs To minimize these taxesirrevocable trusts are created andassets are transferred into themSince the trust is irrevocable thecreator of the trust (called theldquoGrantorrdquo) has no right to use theassets therefore the assets arenot considered a part of hisestate at death
In addition to removing assetsfrom the Grantorrsquos estate for estatetax purposes these trusts oftenallow the Grantor to continue to
pay the income tax on the assetstransferred to the trust Thisstrategy is used to further reducethe Grantorrsquos estate for tax purpos-es This is possible because theestate tax laws and income tax lawsare not aligned Assets placed in atrust that are not counted forestate tax purposes can still beconsidered as owned by theGrantor for income tax purposesThis type of irrevocable trust iscalled an ldquointentionally defective
grantor trustrdquo However it is notdefective at all ndash in reality it is very effective at achieving its purposes
To be an ldquointentionally defectivegrantor trustrdquo the lawyer whodrafts it has to put some speciallanguage in it In Louisiana themost common power we use tocreate an ldquointentionally defectivegrantor trustrdquo is for the Grantor tobe able to substitute assets of anequal value for the assets that arein the trust Apparently this rightto substitute assets of an equal value is what Tom Benson istrying to do
As mentioned the trustee hasthus far refused to allow thesubstitution of assets Instead hehas asked for asset appraisals toshow that the values are equalHis refusal to make the exchangeof assets has spawned anotherlawsuit ndash this time in federal courtThis new lawsuit was filed by MrBensonrsquos attorneys on March 11thand it alleges the trustee neverrequired appraisals for previousmultimillion dollar exchanges and
so he shouldnrsquot this time either
There is another lawsuit pendingbetween Benson and his family in aTexas state court over another trustthat owns some other businessesfounded by Benson Although the judge in that case has no authority regarding the new suit filed infederal court he has stated hedoes not believe the asset swapcan happen
Mr Bensonrsquos attempt to removethe Saints and Pelicans from a trustthat owns them so he can givethem to his third wife involves asophisticated planning tool used by attorneys to reduce estate taxesHowever in this instance the toolis being used to try to take some-thing away from his children andgrandchildren and give it to hiscurrent wife I would have toagree with the Texas judge Idonrsquot think this swap will happeneither particularly if the trust issubject to Louisiana law Althoughthis attempt might not be success-ful there is one thing you can take
away from this saga we all need toplan for two things we know aregoing to happen ndash death and taxes
Mrs Melancon has engaged in the practice of law in Louisiana for the past 17 yearsThe primary focus of her practice is estate planning special needs planning elder law and probate She is also accredited by the VA to give advice regarding veteransrsquo benefits For more information please contact her at 225-744-0027 You may also visit her website at wwwLegacyCenterLacom
YOUR ESTATE MATTERSBy Linda Melancon
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While they both remove aportion of the upper layer of the skin or the stratumcorneum a SilkPeel is much morecontrolled and consistent in the
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CJ Parent The Musical RidgeRunner form the Bluff Road When you first meet Clarence ldquoCJrdquoParent you wouldnrsquot think that he would even get on a stage much lesssing and play guitar CJ is a quiet
person but he comes out of himself for his music Music is life to CJShirley and I had a relaxing visit with Lynette and CJ on theirhouseboat that CJ built himself in1985 By trade CJ was a surveyorbut the houseboat is a testament tohis carpentry skills Compact andcomfortable the boat has all thecomforts of a land house with theadvantage of cruising the river if one
so desiredThe desire to play music startedearly for CJ but his nudge into
music came from his father MrKenneth (CJrsquos dad) said he always wanted to play guitar so with acouple of box guitars procured fromMexico their musical journey beganCJ was sixteen and still in school soafter his homework was done he
and his dad would practice Thispriceless bond continued (not thehomework but the music) untilhis dad passed away about three years ago
CJ grew up on the Bluff Road inDutchtown CJrsquos dad worked inthe oil field all his life Theyobviously didnrsquot have television asCJ is one of nine children Rosannaand Kenneth Parent are the proudparents of (oldest to youngest)Caroline Shook Cathy HatcherKenneth Jr Claudia HelgettFranky King Clarence ldquoCJrdquoCharlie Celeste Harris andKarla Metz
CJ was a member of the last classto graduate from Dutchtown HighSchool in 1966 This is when hestarted playing music for the publicHis first band was The RidgeRunners This band was comprisedof Pierre Curry-vocals CJ-leadguitar Billy Joe Berteau-rhythmguitar and Ronnie Tircuiton drums
We didnrsquot try to remember datesthat messes up most of us these
days but this is the list of bandsCJ has been a part of for the last44 years
Lynn Landry ampThe Ram Rods
Lynn Landry-vocals and rhythmguitar Gwen Landry-vocals CJ-leadguitar the late Cary Arceneaux-bassRonnie Bercegeay-bass the lateHopson Arceneaux-drums
Mike Broussard amp the Drifters
Mike Broussard-vocals amp rhythmguitar CJ ndashlead guitar and harmonythe late Randy Babin-bass and
Daniel Gautreaux on drums
Southern Boogie Band CJndashvocals the late Randy Braud-leadRandy Bourgeois-drums CharlieMoran- Bass David Miles-keyboardRuckels Gautreaux-trumpet MikeLambert-sax
Destiny CJ ndash vocals amp lead guitarJohn Braud-vocals amp sax Donny Bercegeay-keyboard Dale Hymel-bass Sammy Myers-drums
LA 1 Band Robert Townsend-drums amp vocals CJ ndashlead guitarLane Swearingen-bass About this time CJ played withHenry Broussard and his bandUnfortunately we couldnrsquot remem-ber these guys either Some parts of
getting older really suckThe Reunion Band SteveManseur-lead vocals amp guitar MikeKing-keyboard Buddy Terrel-tenorsax Kevin Terrel-baritone saxRichard Leger-trumpet Cody Marchand-drums John Marchand-bass amp CJ on lead guitar and vocalsCruzzinrsquo CJ ndashlead guitar amp vocalskeyboard-Kit Duncan Snag Hebert-drums amp Randy Babin on bass
As you can see CJ has been quitthe busy fella for the last 44 yearsand Irsquom just talking about his
music CJ was a surveyor for Gulf States Utilities until retiring after25 years because of colon cancer While fighting the cancer CJ triedto keep surveying but the disease was too much CJ and Lynettehave been through three bouts of cancer 2001 2007 amp 2011 Hisbattle isnrsquot over as once again thecancer has reared its ugly headLynette has been there every step of the way for CJ Lynette is anaccomplished musician in her ownright not a surprise considering she
CJ ParentThe Musical Ridge Runner from the Bluff Road
Clarence CJ Parent got his ticket to go play with the Angels on March 25 He was a lifelong friend of mine-his fathers landbordered ours back when Prairieville was really a prairie-and atreasured classmate in the final class of the old Dutchtown High School (Class of 66) My fondest memories of Clarence were playing with him and his dad-Kenneth Boy Parent-at the old C Brauds Grocery and Bar where we played Milk Cow Blues That tune has been recorded by everyone from Robert Johnson to Elvis to George Strait but we did it on Clarences Spanish guitar my
14-dollar Stella and Boys harmonica much to the delight ofRD Smith and the regular crowd
Clarence went on to bigger and better things playing with several Swamp Pop bands long after Id left my gig with Tinker and the BellsBut he always remembered my favorite song before I even requested it- Change Gonna Come by Sam Cook and my sister Lizs Almost Like a Song by Ronnie MilsaUGps I know he is sitting on the back of a pick-up truck with his dad right now playing a Jimmy Rodgerss song or something by Hank Williams He was a good friend and a
good picker and you cant ask for much more than that
Bill Delaune
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was a Bercegeay before she marriedCJ She started playing music in themiddle school band on clarinet Shealso played the baritone horn andtympani drums She graduated
from East Ascension in 1968 gotmarried and moved to Morgan CityShe has three children DwainDupuis Kristian Mayon and SarahMayon She and CJ are blessed
with 6 grandkids Dustin KeilaLauren Megan Bylan and Blair After her divorce Lynette movedhome and thatrsquos when she met CJHer brother actually was playing inthe band with CJ at the time She was encouraged to continue hermusic and got the chance to sit in with the band on saxophone (not abig stretch from the clarinet) She
got loads of encouragement fromband members and other saxplayers (Musicians all seem eagerto help other musicians with theirart) CJ was excited when Lynettestarted with the band since he wasalready ldquosweetrdquo on her He told ushe always wanted to kiss a sax
player We were glad he waited fora female sax player Sax playing wasnrsquot her only attraction for CJThose eyes kept drawing him inNot to mention her outgoing per-sonality charm and strong characterThey got married and remodeledthe houseboat Lynette was actually Cruzzinrsquos sax player until CJ gottoo sick to play If you happen topick up a Cruzzinrsquo CD the title cutldquoFull Recoveryrdquo CJ wrote forLynette A beautiful song be sureto get a copy of the CD
Throughout CJrsquos illness music
has been his stability and drivingforce He really loves his music youcan see it in his face when he talks
about it Lynette was his ROCK always there for him
CJ and Lynette would like tothank all the family and friends whogave them support and prayersthrough this ordeal Yourthoughtfulness and prayers are moreappreciated than you will ever know
Special thanks go out to themusicians that picked up CJrsquos slack
when he was too sick to fulfill hisgigs Mike and Steve BroussardTroy Dupree Steve Manseur BillBoudreaux and Jerry Acosta Youguys are the best
CJ is now retired and working onhis ldquohoney-dordquo list and Lynette works for St Elizabeth Physicians in
the business office CJ still playsmusic Yoursquoll see him at anynumber of benefits playing hisguitar and singing It is admirablethat he plays so many benefits Idonrsquot think he has ever turned downa request to play at a benefit Weare so blessed to have CJ andLynette in our community
We had a wonderful time floatingon the river at the Parentrsquos Theirplace is so peaceful it is always apleasure to spend time with themThanks to them for opening theirlives to us
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Fall gave us an abundant harvest this year
Itrsquos March and wersquore picking thefew remaining cabbage and Brusselsprouts from the garden And believeit or not in the hoop house wersquore still
being offered a few tomatoes from oursummer vines We like many people today are try-
ing new ways of growing our foods while hoping to conserve water andeliminate chemicals Aquaponicshydroponics raised beds wickingbeds even PVC tubing are all popularnew growing technics and wersquove triedthem all
Imagination has really become a funpart of gardening these days Pretty much anything goes
Through trial and error wersquove hadmany successes and failures in eachgrowing method
Aquaponics is the merging of aquaculture (the raising of fish) and hydro-
ponics (growing in nutrient balanced water with a clay media instead of soil)This method proved a bit challengingat first when trying to establish therequired nitrates and nitrides neededfor plant growth and fruit develop-ment while not harming the live fishbut we finally got it It uses the fish waste to feed the plants The plantsand clay media filter and clean the water and return it to the fish and thecycle simply repeats itself It is theclosest resemblance to a natural ecosystem found in and around naturersquosriverbanks Our plants grew andthrived They produced an abundanceof beautiful vegetables Cucumbers
especially thrived in this environmentand produced more than we and ourneighbors could pickle and eat Leafy plants however when picked quickly wilted and wouldnrsquot keep So unless we grazed in the greenhouse for sup-per this method proved not the rightchoice for us
An attractive and fun addition to ahydroponic or an aquaponic system isPVC piping that many use for grow-ing strawberries or lettuce Used astowers above the system for extragrowing space holes are cut from thepiping and replaced with plants Thesame water from the system keeps theplants watered and fed until they areready for harvest Donrsquot expect much
from a first year strawberry plant whether yoursquove planted it in a watersystem or in the ground We plant
our strawberries in October the yearbefore to allow their roots to becomeestablished while the plant is in itsdormant winter stage and cover them with straw or hay(if planted in theground) Once spring arrives theplants will offer you largerfirmer berries
Wicking beds are one of my
favorites They are very close totraditional growing in that theycontain a layer of soil then hay thenmore soil etchellip and act as the namesdescribes water is wicked from thebottom of the container up to theplant roots With this method wehave grown potatoes peanuts snap
beans head lettuce carrots and muchmore All the plants thrived in thisenvironment and the food kept wellafter picking Wicking beds can besituated on a table top or directly onthe ground making them an extremely versatile gardening method for smallor large spaces However if you havelaying hens like we do yoursquoll needsome fencing to protect your plantsfrom your birds should you placethem on the ground
There are many more growingmethods being used today and allhave their pros and cons but nomatter how you grow your familyrsquosfood by all means do it The reward
upon your familyrsquos table is worth theeffort and Irsquom here to tell you pridetastes delicious
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ldquoDo they still play the blues in Chicago When baseball season rolls around
When the snow melts awayDo the Cubbies still play in their ivy-covered burial groundhelliprdquo
Steve Goodman
As that great Americanphilosopher-and sometimescaddy-Bagger Vance once soastutely put it ldquoGolf is a gamethat you canrsquot winrdquo
So when you walk into a localestablishment-like Sammyrsquos Grillin Prairieville-after a round of 18frustrating holes itrsquos difficult toexplain to some of the non-golfingpatrons at the bar what justhappened in the last 4-5 hours
ldquoHowrsquod you hit lsquoem today WildBillrdquo asked one of barfliesfeigning common courtesy
ldquoWell letrsquos just say if I tried togrow tomatoes they would comeup sliced But I was only threeover after six holes-one over ahouse one over a patio and oneover a pool And donrsquot get mestarted on slow play Gasoline was
50 cents a gallon when we startedour round today It took StephenKing less time to write lsquoThe Standrsquothan for us to play 18 holes
ldquoAnd if I see one more20-handicapper plum bobbing athree-foot putt to make eightIrsquom going after him like Elin Woods on a Tiger hunt Andanother thinghelliprdquo
I never got to finish my whiningbecause just then the vision of despair walked into the lounge andplopped down beside me lookinglike hersquod just lost his first-bornmale child on some half-courthook shot at the buzzer Had Ibeen sitting at a blackjack table I
would have left immediately because this guy had ldquodoom of gloom coolerrdquo stamped on hisforehead
Now I wasnrsquot in the most jovialmood myself having just postedmy third consecutive score in themid-okay-upper 80rsquos causing meto fork up a team portrait of Jackson and Lincoln for myale-quaffing opponents But beinga sucker for lifersquos longshots Imustered up all the optimism Icould manage with a stock greet-ing ldquoGive me some good newsBuddyrdquo
He seemed to slip even deeper
into depression as he ordered red wine and proclaimed ldquoApril is thecruelest monthrdquo
Now Irsquom also a sucker forclassical references so anyone thatquotes TS Eliot deserves my nearly deaf right ear-at least until Ifinish my beer
ldquoTell me about itrdquo I repliedldquoMy putts have hit more lips thanMick Jaggerrsquos dentist lately andmy tee shots have been in the water so much I had to change thegrip on my ball retrieverrdquo
Thoroughly unimpressed withmy links disasters he lifted a glassof Meacutenage a Trois my way and
mumbled a Latin phrase Irsquod heardbefore-ldquoIn vino veritas-in winethere is truthrdquo
I didnrsquot even get a chance toadd my own ldquoAnd in beer there isfreedom but in water there isbacteriardquo toast to justify mydrinking because he had launchedinto a litany of personal problemsthat had befallen him during hisunfortunate fourth month
ldquoIt all began on April 1 when aco-workerrsquos prank caused me tolose my job at the clothing store While I was away from my deskthis jokester left messages for meto call Mr Lyons and Mr Behr
about some fur purchasesldquoHow was I to know it was the
number of the Baton Rouge Zoo
The zookeepers were outragedand contacted the PETA people who threw up a picket lion aroundour store My boss had no choicebut to let me go-a sacrificial lamb you might call me-thrown to the wolvesrdquo
I attempted to fake sympathy and leave quietly but he hadalready ordered another round inhopes of retaining his captiveaudience He took a sip of winegrimaced and complained to noone in particular ldquoThis issupposed to pass for MerlotOh well Caveat emptor-let thebuyer bewarerdquo
His next story was one I couldreally sympathize withldquoOut of work I tried to pick up
a few dollars in a Final Fourbracket but my champion selection Villanova lost to North CarolinaState who wouldnrsquot have evenbeen in the second round if LSUcould have hit the ocean off aboat Isnrsquot there anyone in BatonRouge who can shoot a freethrowrdquo he lamented
I started to mention formerTiger player Eddie Palubinskas who resides in the Capital City and is in the Guinness Book of World Records for most free
throws made in an hour (1206out of 1265) but apparently noone at LSU has had the goodsense to reach out for his helpBut there was no interrupting thehard-luck fellowrsquos whine withthe wine
ldquoI could go on ad nauseumabout the rest of the tournamentand my Alma Mater Albanyrsquosearly exithelliprdquo
ldquoAh the Great Danesrdquo Iinjected flaunting my uselesstrivial knowledge about collegenicknames
ldquoWhy yesrdquo he seemedsurprised
ldquoMy family is originally fromDenmark and they thought it would be clever to send methererdquo
ldquoIs that where you learnedLatinrdquo I asked noting his frequentuse of the language
ldquoOf courserdquo he answeredldquoAre you proficient in theClassics alsordquo
ldquoAd deum qui leaetificat juventutem meamrdquo I repliedproudly recalling my altar boy responses from over 55 years ago
ldquoOh the old Catholic massrdquo hesighed unimpressed ldquoAt least theLatin kept the ritual equally
incomprehensible everywhererdquoldquoSurely yoursquove had some good
things happen to you recentlyrdquo I
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said in my best Pollyanna voiceldquoWell I really thought my luck
had changed when some of my redneck cousins in Georgia scoredsome tickets to a practice round atthe Masters and invited me to jointhemrdquo he recalled ldquoBut we weredishonorably discharged from thepremises for making comments atTiger Woodsrdquo
ldquoWhat in the world did yousayrdquo I asked foolishly ldquoI certainly hope it had nothing to do withthis being the most popular week
in the year for vasectomies so thatmen can sit on a bag of frozenpeas for four days on doctorrsquosorders and watch golf and their wives canrsquot say a wordrdquo
ldquoNordquo he answered ldquoI donrsquotunderstand a lot of golf lingo butit had something to do withTigerrsquos girlfriend Lindsey Vonnshowing up after Woods hadplayed poorly on the front nineOne of my friends said somethinglike lsquoMaybe yoursquoll do better onLindseyrsquos backsidersquo and they showed us the gate making uspersona non gratisrdquo
ldquoMan you are hitting in somehard luckrdquo I sympathizedldquoDidnrsquot the Easter Bunny bring you anythingrdquo I added in a weak attempt to lighten theconversation
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the EasterBunnyrdquo he shot back ldquoI donrsquotbelieve in Santa Claus or theTooth Fairy of the Loch NessMonster I donrsquot believe inBigfoot or aliens or that Elvis and
Michael Jackson are alive andliving together in McElroy Swamp
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the Abominable Snowman orleprechauns or hobbits or Harry Potter And I donrsquot believe inmermaids Minotaurs orMedusa-although Irsquom fairlycertain my first wife was a relativeof the latterrdquo
ldquoDude-is there anything left that you do believe inrdquo I askedincredulously
His face lost what little
expression it had contained and his voice dropped to a Don Corleonehoarse whisper
ldquoI really believe that theChicago Cubs have a chance to win the World Series this yearrdquo
ldquoMan if you believe that yoursquollbelieve in anythingrdquo I countered
ldquoThings didnrsquot get any better asthe month progressedrdquo hecontinued ldquoI came out toSammyrsquos on April 14-unofficially known as National Hard Luck Day-because it was the day Lincoln was shot (lsquoSic SemperTyrannis-and so to all tyrantsrsquoshouted John Wilkes Boothrsquo) theday the Titanic sank and the day of the fatal Apollo 13 radiotransmission-lsquoHouston we have aproblemrsquo Amanda and Emily were gracing the bar so naturally they had attracted a club full of young well-built men all eager toimpress the lovely ladies After afew shot of Petrol the strongmendevised a King Arthur-like contestto see who was the strongest of
the lot and also win a few coinsrdquoldquoThey were going to pull a
sword out of a stonerdquo I askedtrying to keep up with theclassical theme
ldquoNo but after they hadsqueezed every drop out of aninnocent lemon into their tequilathe bet became who could squeezeone drop more I put my money on a lumberjack-looking lad withhuge hands but even he could notcoax one small drop from thedried-up fruit One by one the
rest of the Achilles lookalikes alsofailed and it appeared there wouldbe no winner
ldquoThen a scrawny little guy withglasses appeared from a dark cor-ner and asked if he might attemptthe feat The young studs all hada good laugh until one pushed thelemon toward the nerdy fellow and said lsquoGo ahead Geek Makeit leakrsquo The laughter turned toastonished gasps when thebespectacled gent held the lemonover a shot glass and producedone last-but very obvious-dropThen he picked up the prizemoney on the bar and headed forthe doorrdquo
ldquoHey wait a minuterdquo cried oneof the raging bulls ldquoWhat are you-some kind of magicianrdquo
ldquoNordquo said the money-counting accountant ldquoI work forthe IRSrdquo
ldquoThatrsquos when I rememberedthat the next day was April 15 andIrsquod forgotten to pay my taxes Sonow the government is after me
on top of everything elserdquoldquoLookrdquo I said ldquomaybe yoursquore
just having a bad month Aprilrsquosalmost over and May has got to bebetter In fact the Kentucky Derbyrsquos on May 2 this year and Ihave just the horse to change yourluck and solve all your financialproblemsrdquo
He actually looked encouragedfor the first time since hersquod comein so I neglected to tell him my sordid history of picking winnersin the Derby
ldquoYou seem fond of Latiny phras-es and the horsersquos name is CarpeDiem-Seize the day-which couldalso alter your jaded philosophy onlife He just won a Derby Prep inKentucky by five lengthsrdquo
That was my best shot so I was abit disappointed at the lack of enthusiasm on his part
ldquoThanksrdquo he said ldquobut Ialready have my Derby horsepicked out-one whose name ismore suited to my personalityHersquos a California colt called lsquoOneLucky Danersquordquo
He left me with one lastblast from the so-called ldquodeadlanguagerdquo
ldquoBibamus moriendum est-Letus drink for we must dierdquo
I turned to the young lady behind the bar and took him at his word with my favorite Englishphrase and my last winner of theKentucky Derby at 15-1-ldquoIrsquollhave anotherrdquo
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IntroducingMr Adam
Dale
This month I decided to mixthings up a bit and began a new path with my column I wantto use this space to tell storiesof and in a way give back tothe great musicians living andperforming in and around ourgreat parish With such a richmusic history in Ascension
parish I felt it would beonly fitting to stretch theboundaries on my maiden
journey into these shortbiographies and tell the story of a very dear friend of mineMr Adam Dale
Adam a Minden native was turned onto music by hisparents who purchased him aguitar for Christmas at theage of fourteen Whileattending Minden HighSchool he excelled musicallyespecially in choir class It was
while in high school that Adam had his first chance tolead a band on vocals andguitar when the christian rock
band ldquoShoelessrdquo was formedGiven his great vocal ability
Adam was blessed with ascholarship to attend LouisianaTech in Ruston an opportunity he couldnrsquot turn down Whilein Ruston he would meet and
become friends with severalmusicians that would laterbecome part of the band ldquoThe
American TragedyrdquoldquoTragedyrdquo as it would
become know as began in1999 and got its biggest break
very early on when discoveredand selected to be a part of aUSA network music themed TV
show called Farm Club FarmClub was hosted by BreauxBridge native and former MissUSA Ali Landry The show promoted unsigned bands by mixing them in with a nationalact on a nation wide liveperformance broadcast The
American Tragedy episode wasaired with Crazy Town as thefeatured national act At thetime Crazy Town was promot-
ing their number one smash hitButterfly After the exposure on Farm
Club gigs became easier tocome by American Tragedy began touring from coast tocoast They shared the stage
with bands like Stained SalivaHinder Candlebox andBowling for Soup to name afew After become veterans of the road the band decided tostay 100 independent neversigning with a record labelDale stated ldquoWe could never
find the right deal everything we were offered just didnrsquot feel
right to usrdquo The band wenton to release 3 full lengthalbums a live album and an EPthe most successful of these wasthe 2006 release ldquoWelcome tothe Showrdquo The band was ableto sell nearly 10000 albumsthrough touring alone
In the late 2000rsquos the bandlost their basses and began tolose some momentum It wasaround this time that Adam
met his future wife StefanieLaiche and decided to move toBaton Rouge to purse a solocareer Baton Rouge wasbooming with small venues that
were looking for smaller acts tohire and the timing seamedperfect to Dale This opportu-nity would also allow Adam tofocus on creating an album of material constructed entirely onhis own That first album wastitled ldquoThe Sun has Risen TheSun has Setrdquo
In the last few years Adamrsquos
schedule finally start to slow down and settle He and
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Stefanie are now married andexpecting their second childlater this year Adam iscurrently a resident of Ascensionparish where he has completedhis dream of having a homestudio 2014 saw the release of
Adamrsquos first album as a dad Adam says this is his best work to date The album is a maturedepiction of life as an adult andhow perspectives change frombeing in a rock band on the
roads of America to being adaddy with number two on the
way The album titled ldquoCatsand Dogsrdquo is also a nod to hisdaughter Collins Avery Dale asthey both share the same initials
Please take the time to sample Adam Dale and The AmericanTragedy on iTunes CD Baby orSpotify When you see his nameon a marque around town makesure you stop by and say hello
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Not long ago my step-daughter mentioned that my two grandchildren wanted tospend the night in a tentSpending the night outside in atent is exciting for most chil-dren Im sure most of you havetent stories of your own but fornow I would like to share a
couple of those horror stories of my own with you
We once had a duck lease inthe marsh at Pecan Island where
we were forced to stay in a tentOne particular night the crew decided to bring the boat to theroad We then went to a beerdrinking contest at the only barin Pecan Island We won thecontest during which time thismassive cold front blew through When we returned tothe tent later that night wediscovered that the tent hadbeen blown down Everythingthat we had was wet We didntraise the tent We all crawledunder it and did the best wecould The next morning atdaylight I found myself crawlingout on my hands and kneesupchucking the beer from thenight before
Great plans were in store fortent camping and deer huntingon a trip to Jackson-Bienville
years ago As we approached thecampground late that night we
noticed severe lightning on thehorizon My dad and ourhunting partner had enoughsense to bring a cot to sleep onI slept on the ground only to beawakened about two hours latersoaking wet I then moved tothe truck to miserably spend therest of the night We did kill adeer the next morning andspent the remainder of the day at a laundrymat in town dryingour clothes
Years ago the Bohemia WMA provided a campground My
two hunting partners and I went to the camp site afterspending the day deer hunting
and fishing It was Novemberand the temperature was very
warm One of my huntingbuddies began snoringunbelievably loud that night Ifinally couldnt take it anymoreso I went to the boat to sleepIt wasnt long before my otherbuddy joined me The
mosquitos were horrible outthere and I still couldnt sleepbecause of the snoring comingfrom the tent some tweny-five
yards awayTheres more horror stories
I could tell about tent outingsbut thats enough for now Atsome point in my life I quitstaying in tents and have nointention of doing so in thefuture Although its moreexpensive not nearly as muchfun and not as nature friendlyIll just go get a hotel roomMost of the time well cook ourfish or game on the tailgate of the truck at the room instead of at a campfire
My grandchildren definitely need to spend a night in a tentand Ill probably be the chosenone to do that with them My plans are to pitch it in mybackyard Then when things gosouth sometime that night asIm sure it will well go insideto a nice dry soft bed
Till Next Time
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Montpelier Vermont is the only state capital
wi thout a McDona ld s bull
A cow give s near ly 200000 glas se s of
milk in her life time
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-Earthworms have 5 hearts
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The average Japanese watches more than
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In the US frisbees out sell
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baseballs combined
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invented scissors
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Despite a population of over a billion
China only has about 200 family names
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Buckingham Palace has 602 rooms
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Children grow faster in the springtime
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When Family Comes to
VisitIt happens several times a year
My out-of-state family comes to visit This past month my sisterJanet(Nana) made a visit with my niece Sally and her growingfamily Millie(3) and Addie(3 months) old
Donrsquot get me wrong I love my family and I love when they visitbut the stuff I have to do to maketheir visit a pleasant one
First off Irsquom a bachelor whichmeans there is house cleaning thatneeds to be done Maybe a coupleof days worth And I am talkingabout real cleaning like vacuuming mopping sheetchanging My favorite task is toclean and clear out the 3rdbedroom Yea Right You know the room that holds anything Ineeded to get out of sight quick junk room However there is aupside to cleaning the room Ialways find things Irsquove beenmissing for months
Then I move to the refrigeratorand another task that is seldomdone Gotta get the tupperwarebowls that are bulging at theseems out the fridge and thehouse After I took the junk out Irealized I didnrsquot have much in thefridge and had to restock With itempty the stains really start toshow I had to use Lysol
Bathroom cleaner and go tocleaning I havenrsquot mentioned thecarport the grass and the visitors bathroom Enough aboutthe cleaning You get the picture
After they arrive we make ourhellos and my home turns into anursery preschool with PrincessSophia and Frozen with Elsa onmy favorite flat screen that isgenerally tuned to sports and western movies
These guys are technology savvyThere is a IPad in both recliners with smartphones everywhereMillie has about 3 different onesOne minute shersquos using hers oneminute her Nanarsquos and then herMoms Hell they hacked my Cable account and recordedDisney shows on my televisionbefore they got here We started our week with a visit
to eat at local restaurants As the week goes on I get a chance totake them fishing Something thatis in my wheel house
I have to tell you fishing with a3 year old has its challenges Last year when she was 2 she had notrouble touching crickets Evencarried the buck around like shehad a cricket purse This year as a3 year old she wasnrsquot gettinganywhere close to those bugs Of
course Nana was trying torcherher encouraging her not to be
scared Also when Nana told herthe small crickets were babycrickets Millie put 2 and 2together and ask ldquoSo you arefishing with the Mommiecricketsrdquo Try to answer thatone Nana
Addie was a great baby She justlayed around played laughednursed and created unique smellsIt reminded me of back when my
son lived with me I made an eggsandwich for Nana and she ate itright off the babyrsquos butt It waslike a baby boody buffet
Now Millie and I made somememories She put her pinkToo-too on my head over my camo hat and put purple grapeflavored silver sparkling lip glosson me I donrsquot think it was my shade and wasnrsquot really in myfashion color wheel Then shepulled out the tangerine colorfingernail polish It took a whilefor that stuff to wear off Igot some funny looks at the
golf courseI did have fun making clues fora treasure hunt for Millie Theclues led her to the freezer where
there a treasure full of toys andgames wrapped in alluminum foilElsa doll from Frozen was oneShe been hugging it ever since
Now their gone Itrsquos quiet Thehouse smells like the dog I now have some 2 skim milk and asmall bottle of something that may be baby milk left behind Irsquom nottouching it I do have most of acrunchy peanut butter jar
Like lsquoThe Beverly Hill BilliesrsquoldquoYarsquoll come back now Hearrdquo
Thoughts from Bully
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$100 OFF any 60 Day program
You are invited to participate in the
2nd Annual
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This Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port FourchonThis Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port Fourchon
Inshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and fishing for specks and reds occasionally drum and sheephead as well arriving back at the dock for 3pm Trips consist of live bait and artificial techniques Live bait ice tackle included If you have a favoriterod by all means bring it Food and drinks available upon request
oldermonths we usually fish Leeville and Golden Meadow marshes armermonths we typically fish Barataria and Timbalier bays beaches and the western barrier islands
Offshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and arriving back at the dock between 4-6pm These trips are the most commonly bookedtrips we generally target bottom species live bait mangrove fish and troll the rip when in season Fish you can expect to catch on t hese trips include snapper grouper amberjack wahoo blackfin tuna lemon fish dolphin
On these trips we generally travel up to 60 miles out
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17475 Airline HwyPrairieville LA 70769
Phone 225-647-6240Email Wendellpremiermarinenet
Email salespremiermarinenetwwwPremierMarinenet
Call Philip Banker for a Quote
Premier Performance Marine is an experienced boat dealer in Louisiana for New COACH Pontoons and MistyHarbor Pontoons We also carry well-known brands such as Mercury Evinrude Yamaha Honda Suzuki
Carolina Skiff Bullet Bass Boats and Phoenix Bass Boats Find new and used pontoon boats for sale as well asparts and boat motors at our Louisiana store central to Baton Rouge and New Orleans We also carry fishingboats bass boats and outboard motors You can find new or used models to suit your needs We often have
model close out sales during the summer so you can prepare for next season at a great price
Specializing in Pontoon Boatsfor 15 years
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is Kids having Fun
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is local athletics
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The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is a solid community
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
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ATTENTION ADVERTISERS
The Official Program will be the
ONLY publication distributed at the
Jambalaya Festival
Advertise in theOfficial Program andHelp the Community
T H E O F F I C I A L P R O G R A M O F T H E J A M B A L A Y A F E S T I V A L A S S O C I A T I O N
2 0 1 4
D a n n y R o b e r t 2 0 1 2 J a m b a l a y a C h a m p i o n Advertising revenues raised go toThe Jambalaya Festival Association which in turn
are used and put back into our communityTo purchase ad space or
want to be a sponsor contact We are seekingSponsors for the
JambalayaFestival 2015
Mike Strong2256221324
Wally Tallion2258066579
Memorial Day Weekend May 22 - 24 2015Your whole family will enjoy the vast variety of food fun music and activities
that have made the Jambalaya Festival the cant miss highlight of the year
For information go to jambalayafestivalorg
We are raffling off a Golf Cart and 8 gallon jambalaya pot$10 Golf Cart and $1 Jambalaya Pot Tickets Drawing on May 24th
Sponsored by Krazy Kajun
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Pelican Point has a renewed visionand updated business plan to bothupgrade its facilities and servicesand to soon open its doors to whatshould become one of the toprestaurants and bars inAscension Parish
For almost 18 years Pelican Pointrsquosfood and beverage operation has
primarily focused on golfers needsBut with 800 families now living inPelican Point and nearly 600 familiesliving nearby Pelican Point will soonbe additionally focusing on the foodand beverage desires of these 1400families as well as other people whoare looking for more interesting foodand beverage options
An upgraded Pro Shop has beenmoved to a new location in theclubhouse while the old Pro Shop willsoon become an upscale bar forgolfers Pelican Point residents andothers interested in a beautifully dec-
orated smoke free bar with a greatenvironment
Numerous other renovations areunderway such as enlarging andupgrading the restaurant kitchen as
well as a private diningconferenceroom designed for small meetingsand our new ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquofor 12-24 people per event
Executive Chef Joshua Hebert willoversee all Food and Beverageoperations Chef Joshua Hebert hailsfrom the shores of Bayou LafourcheJoshua launched a new menu the
first week in April and will alsocontinuously offer a weekly lunch spe-cial crafted by him
Please join us for lunch and see allthe new improvements taking placeAs always Pelican Point is OPENTO THE PUBLIC We serve lunchdaily Tuesday-Sunday from 11am-3pm and breakfast on Saturdayand Sunday from 7am-1030am
Once all renovations are completedwe plan to extends our hours in the19th hole bar as well as ourrestaurant which will begin opening
for dinners on selected nights
Over the next few monthrsquos PelicanPoint will keep you updated on theprogress and improvements
Pelican Point is on the Move
Chef Joshua Hebert
ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquo
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All ingredients used are what is typically left overafter a crawfish boil
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Ingredients
frac12 lb peeled Crawfish Tails (with fat)2 lbs boiled red potatoes1 cup boiled corn (cut off the cob)frac14 cup green onions- thinly sliced1 clove boiled garlic1 link boiled sausage- roughly chopped1 cup mayofrac14 cup Creole mustard1 Tbls Creole seasoning
Batter Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil2 cups milk amp 2 eggs (whisk together)2 cups flour4 cups Panko bread crumbs
Method
Reheat your potatoes using either the microwave or byre-boiling them for about 5 minutes In a large mixing bowlcombine the heated potatoes corn chopped sausage greenonions garlic peeled cra wfish tails mayo Creole mustardand Creole seasoning and mix well Take your mixture andform into cakes approx 3 oz each
In a medium sauteacute pan heat your oil over med hi heat Nextdredge your cakes in the flour then the milk and egg mixtureand finally in the Panko bread crumbs Gently drop yourcakes 2 to 3 at a time into your heated oil and cookapproximately 3 minutes on each side Remo ve from heatand allow to cool 2 minutes before serving
41
Cooking Gourmet at Home
Executive ChefBen Jarreau
ldquoAfter The Boilrdquo
Crawfish Cakes
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Latilrsquos Landing Houmas House Plantation amp Gardens
Invites You to Experience
OPEN DAILY Daily Tours
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11 AM- 2 PM daily Latils Landing
Wednesday through Saturday 6 PM- 9 PMSunday Brunch 11 AM - 3 PM
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St Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales
and Our Lady of the Lake RegionalMedical Center in Baton Rouge haveeach been named Hospital of the Yearin the small and large hospital cate-gories respectively by the LouisianaState Nurses Association and theLouisiana Nurses Foundation
This is the fourth time St ElizabethHospital has been named Hospital of Year and the sixth time for Our Lady of the Lake St Elizabeth previously earned the award in 2006 2011 and2012 Our Lady of the Lake earnedthe award in 2008 2010 2011 2013and 2014
These honors were announced on
March 28 at the 14th annualNightingale Awards ceremony anevent that recognizes quality servicecommitment and excellence forRegistered Nurses in the state of Louisiana The Nightingale Awardsalso recognizes individuals for excel-lence in nursing The following hon-ors were presented to St Elizabethand Our Lady of the Lake nurses atthe event
983223Outstanding Community Achievementby a Registered Nurse ndash
Charla Johnson RNSt Elizabeth
983223Nursing Administratorof the Year ndash Yvonne Pellerin RN
St Elizabeth
983223Nurse Educator of the Year ndash
Rosie Kiper RN St Elizabeth
983223Nurse of the Year ndash Jerre HindsRN Our Lady of the Lake
983223Clinical Practice Nurseof the Year ndash John Wilson RN
Our Lady of the Lake
983223Rookie of the Year ndashKieran Foley RNOur Lady of the Lake
983223Hall of Fame Inductee ndashColetta Barrett RNOur Lady of the Lake
983223Outstanding Nurse Researcher
of the Year ndash Lisa Skemp RNOur Lady of the Lake College
ldquoEvery day our nurses are at the fore-front of patient care It is this work that results in our hospitals being rec-ognized as national leaders in improv-ing processes of care and patient out-comes Congratulations to our 2015Nightingale winners who exemplify the Spirit of Healing to which we arecalled to answer every dayrdquo said JohnJ Finan Jr president of theFranciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
Our Lady of the Lake and St
Elizabeth are both part of theFranciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
St Elizabeth Hospital andOur Lady of the Lake Each Earn
Hospital of the Year Award
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middot Implant Retained Dentures (for better fit)middot Sedation Dentistry
Making You Feel
Right at Home
306 South Burnside Ave Gonzales LA 70737225-621-2700 bull wwwdrromedentalcom
We are especially interested in making all of our patients feel right
at home We put your needs first to achieve efficient and
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with Layne Gautreau
On this special daymothersgrandmothers and mothers-to-bewillbe bestowed love and appreciation- with gifts of cards flowers family gatherings and that one very specialgift of fine jewelry While traditionalgifts of motherrsquos rings engravedlockets and diamond hearts remain afavorite this season you have many newand exciting designs to selectfrom Chic mommy pendants formothers of all ages designed withsweet silhouettes danglingbirthstones or initial charms are ontop of the list These precious giftsoffer versatile settings to allow easy
additions upon the arrival of new family members pets includedPersonalized family jewelry representsthe spirit of family love thatwill becherished and remembered for a
lifetime Classic with a moderntwist diamond jewelry remains atreasured keepsakesure to capture amotherrsquos heartDiamond designs inmountings of karatgold platinum orsterling silver areavailable foranyonersquos taste forall budgets and arealways a perfect giftto enchant that
specialmom Pink is in itrsquos not only pretty but it is posh This MotherrsquosDay you will find an abundance of fashionable designs featuring pink
karat gold and gemstones Forcenturies the color pink has beenthought of as being femininesensitive tender and innocenteverything associated with mother-hood This year more than ever youhave an impressive number of beauti-
ful personal and affordable keepsakestyles to commemorate the specialhighlights of any motherrsquos life Eachmaintains its historic charm and dis-tinctive look while adding a new bril-liance to all kinds of jewelry designs
Birthstones April - Diamond
A crystalline material composed of pure carbon diamonds are brilliantly clear sparkling and one of the hard-est substances known to man The
pure white diamond has long been asymbol of innocence and invincibility And because of its inner fire and
durability diamond was alwaysbelieved to strengthen love and bringmarital happiness No wonder it isnow the most popular gem forengagements and weddings Becauseof their inner fire it is important tohave your diamonds cleanedprofessionally to maintain their lively sparkle and brilliance
Jewelry QampA
What is a Nail Head When around brilliant diamond is poorlyproportionedwith excessive paviliondepth the center of the diamondappears dark
What are the 3 Brsquos of DiamondCutting The Bruter gives a roughdiamond its face-up outline TheBlocker places the table and fourfacets on the crown plus four facetsand the culet on the pavilion TheBrillianteer places and polishes theremaining 40 facets of the 58facet totaly
What is a Spread Stone This is apolished diamond that is cut to look
larger than it actually is It has ashallowpavilion with a disproportion-ately large table sometimesexhibiting the fish eye effect
What is a Scintillation This is thereflection of outside light shining onthe facets of a diamond producingquick flashes resembling sparksSometimes called sparkle it is usually seen when the diamond is moved orthe light source shifts
Jewelry GiftsSure To WarmThe Heart
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HomemadeBeauty Concoctions ndash DoThey Really Work
I must admit Irsquom a Pinterestlover In my free time I lovelooking for fun beauty tipstricks and recipes So here are
a few homemade beauty recipesthat I triedhellipfinally
Coffee Sugar Scrub
A well known (Irsquove wanted tomake this for a couple of yearsnow) skin firming homemaderecipe that has a reputation totone and tighten problem areasof the body
Recipe1 cup coffee (any kind)
1 cup sugarfrac12 cup olive oilfrac12 cup water
Put all ingredients in blenderand blend until a fine consisten-cy Keep in air tight containerand place by your SHOWER
I say put by the shower
because I kept mind next to my tubhellipsince Irsquom a total bath girlI canrsquot help it Since I wassmall my maw maw alwaysmade me luxurious bubblebaths (Ivory liquid) and Irsquovebeen hooked since
So as you can see here (photo)after hovering in my bathtub toapply my coffee scrub all overmy thighs and tush it got a lit-tle messy Well maybe it got alot messy
After using this the pastfew weeks although notconsistently I certainly feel like
my skin is tighter Even when Iapplied the mixture at nightthe next day I felt my skin alittle tighter
PS ndash I also felt a little moreawake just from smelling the
coffee aromaOverall review is this is atemporary fix to smooth andtighten the skin Itrsquos not along term fix but then againnothing is except to exerciseFun recipe though
Vinegar ListerineFoot Soak
This recipe is new to me but I was ready to try it nonetheless
It states that in 15 ndash 30 min-utes all your hard and dry skin will come off by just rubbing atowel over your feet
Recipe
Equal parts
Listerine (Some say donrsquot usethe blue stuff because it willmake your feet blue I hadTotal Listerine which is clear)Vinegar (they say apple cideris better but I used regular
vinegar)
Hot waterSoak feet for 15 to 30 minutesand then remove skin with atowel
I started by mixing only a cupeach but if yoursquod like to soak both feel completely yoursquollneed to use at least two cups of each Also make sure you useHOT water not only does itfeel better to soak your feet inbut I it also helps further soften
your dry skin
I decided to soak my feet forthe full 30 minutes I must saythe smell wasnrsquot ideal but my feet felt invigorated veryquickly (from the ListerineIrsquom assuming)
After 30 minutes Then I pulledmy feet out and a towel did not
work to take off the dead skinI needed something a littlemore heavy duty So with apumice stone and soft brush I
was able to scrub some skin
away however the tougherareas like around my heel area
werenrsquot as easy to remove I would say in the toughercalloused areas it softened theskin about 50 This may bean idea time to use a skinshaver but be careful if youdo that
Overall review of this recipeis skip it and just go get apedicure
Happy Spring Ascension Parish
Get out an enjoy the weatherfamily friends and a have agood time
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Itrsquos All Good at Frankrsquos in PrairievilleWe havenrsquot changed Wersquove only gotten betterOpen 7 days a week and entertainment onFriday Night makes your visit with us pleasurable
2256738876 bull Airline HwyPrairieville
franksrestaurantlanet
We also cater boiled crawfishon or off site with our
Outdoor Pavillion Availablefor your event
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This year we double ournumber of cooks when 23crawfish cooking teams set outto showcase their secret
recipes In addition there were45 craft booths and 30 carshow entrees showed theirstuff along with a karaoke
contestThis year Na-Na-Sha Band
played from 200 - 500 androcked the afternoon away
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For more than 19 years we have developed owned and managed senior housing communities throughout
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2256441028The event was geared to raise
money for Dreams Come True by selling the crawfish cooked in thecontest at a reasonable rateEveryone enjoyed the crawfishand with 70 sacks of crawfishboiled it was evident the event was a great success
It was a great day and wersquod liketo thank all of our committeemembers cooks craft vendorscar show entrees karaoke singers volunteers judges sponsors and abig thanks to all the public for
coming spend there Saturday withus to help raise money for theDream Kids We could not havehad such a successful event without all of you
Cajun Livin N Cookin and TheDreams Come True Foundation would like to thank
Judges-Leuna Johnson - Ascension PublicSchools Child NutritionSupervisor Sherman Jackson -Gonzales Police Cheryl Babin -
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Gonzales Weekly CitizenCharlotte Guedry -Pelican Post OnlineNewspaper Kylie Dixon - WBRZ-TV Sam Irwin -Crawfish ReportcomChloe Ernest - CrawfishQueen Wally Tallion-Jambalaya Festival Association DaveNusbaum - WWL-TVSabrina Nusbaum - Ascension Parish School
Board Richard Condon -Eagle 981 EddieLambert - District 59
Committeemembers -Rodney and Leslie Dupuy with Cajun Livin NCookin (event host andcoordinators crawfishcook-off) Kim Aydell andSherry Mack (craftbooths) Ronnie Romano(Karaoke) AP andCharlotte Borne (Judges
Area) Tashia Loots andErik Fairley with Sweet ampSalty (car show) Monica with Louisiana Jaycees(crawfish eating contestand washer boardtournament Galvez FireDepartment (washingcrawfish) and EMSgservices Sorrento FireDepartment (cokebooth) Freddie Smith with Dreams Come True(Treasure) Terry McConnell (powered
parachute aircrafts)
Sponsors-Our top Major - Crownsponsors were FredsTravel Centers of Louisiana and BulletIndustrial
Gold sponsors -Its Just PrintHole N Da Wall SeafoodLamar Dixon ExpoFoundation AtmosEntergy
Silver Sponsors -Cuts-N-Such Hair SalonLLC Galvez Hardwareand Outdoor CookingJambalaya Festival Association River RatsBar and Grille
Bronze Sponsors -Harvest SupermarketPeppers Fresh MarketPrairieville PharmacyTags amp Titles Old TimeFarm Supply Pinnacle
Services Roys IceBatemans Ice MannysBar
The event was a greatsuccess for a great causeand we are looking for- ward to seeing you againnext year
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Your Support of
Dreams Come True
Attention Candidates Seeking Election
Ascension Magazine is here to help get your messagein the hands of Ascension Parish residents
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Breakfast with Sherrie
The first Breakfast withSherrie of 2015 was held atthe Ascension Chamber office
Wednesday April 8 2015
Former Chairmanrsquos of theBoard came together withpresent Chairman KendalMatassa and President SherrieDespino to discuss Boardaccomplishments and thegrowth of the ChamberTopics regarding newmarketing campaigns to help
Chamber members maximizetheir growth potential as wellas new and exciting upcomingprograms in the 2015 year
were discussed in depth withmany new ideas beingpresented from the vastknowledge of the sevenChairmen who were in
attendance As our Parishcontinues to grow wecontinue our commitment tohelp Chamber members grow their businesses and search foropportunities to increase ourlevel of effectiveness andpush into a new realm ofperformance
Foote Family Dental Care
Foote Family Dental Care helda Ribbon Cutting Ceremony onFriday March 13 2015announcing the opening of their location at 328 SouthBurnside Avenue in GonzalesFoote Family Dental Care is thebrand new state of the art
dental facility for Dr NoraRichardson-Foote Dr Foote was in private practice inDenham Springs for over 14
years before moving toGonzales She offers a wide
variety of restorative and cos-metic procedures for patients of all ages Dr Foote also offerssedation dentistry and same day appointments Foote Family
Dental Care hours are Monday 900am ndash 500pm Tuesday andThursday 830am ndash 400pm
Wednesday and Friday 830amndash 100pm
Attending the ribbon cuttingfor Foote Family Dental Care
were Owner Dr NoraRichardson-Foote DDSDental Hygienist Lacie Green Front DeskDental AssistantRamsey Catoir City of Gonzales Mayor Barney
Arceneaux Ascension ParishPublic Information OfficerLester Kenyon AscensionChamber of CommercePresidentCEO SherrieDespino Chamber BoardMember Paul Salvant Chamber
Ambassadors ChamberMembers family and friends
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Bad BreathBy Calvin Bessonet DDSFAGD Ascension Premier Dental
Whether you call it bad breath
or halitosis itrsquos an unpleasant
condition thatrsquos cause for
embarrassment Some people
with bad breath arenrsquot even
aware therersquos a problem If
yoursquore concerned about bad
breath see your dentist He or
she can help identify the cause
and if itrsquos due to an oral condi-
tion develop a treatment plan
to help eliminate it
What you eat affects the air you
exhale Certain foods such as
garlic and onions contribute to
objectionable breath odor
Once the food is absorbed into
the bloodstream it is trans-
ferred to the lungs where it is
expelled Brushing flossing and
mouthwash will only mask the
odor temporarily Odors contin-
ue until the body eliminates the
food Dieters may develop
unpleasant breath from infre-
quent eating
If you dont brush and floss
daily particles of food remain in
the mouth collecting bacteria
which can cause bad breath
Food that collects between the
teeth on the tongue and
around the gums can rot leav-
ing an unpleasant odor
Bad breath can also be caused by
dry mouth (xerostomia) which
occurs when the flow of saliva
decreases Saliva is necessary to
cleanse the mouth and remove
particles that may cause odor
Dry mouth may be caused by
various medications salivary
gland problems or continuously
breathing through the mouth
If you suffer from dry mouth
your dentist may prescribe anar-
tificial saliva or suggest using
sugarless candy and increasing
your fluid intake
Tobacco products cause bad
breath If you use tobacco ask
your dentist for tips on kicking
the habit
Bad breath may be the sign of a
medical disorder such as a local
infection in the respiratory
tract chronic sinusitis postnasal
drip chronic bronchitis dia-
betes gastrointestinal distur-
bance liver or kidney ailment
If your dentist determines that
your mouth is healthy you may
be referred to your family doc-
tor or a specialist to determine
the cause of bad breath
Maintaining good oral health is
essential to reducing bad breath
Schedule regular dental visits
for a professional cleaning and
checkup If you think you have
constant bad breath keep a log
of the foods you eat and make a
list of medications you take
Some medications may play a
role in creating mouth odors
Let your dentist know if youve
had any surgery or illness since
your last appointment
Brush twice a day with fluoride
toothpaste to remove food
debris and plaque Brush your
tongue too Once a day use
floss or an interdental cleaner to
clean between teeth
Mouthwashes are generally
cosmetic and do not have a
long-lasting effect on bad
breath If you must constantly
use a breath freshener to hide
unpleasant mouth odor see
your dentist If you need extra
help in controlling plaque your
dentist may recommend using a
special antimicrobial mouth
rinse A fluoride mouth rinse
used along with brushing and
flossing can help prevent tooth
decay
Clean your tongue Most of the
odor that comes from your
mouth is on your tongue Use
your toothbrush with tooth-
paste reach back as far as possi-
ble and brush forward A
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and allow you to clean them
regularly
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Tom Bensonand the Saga of the Intentionally Defective GrantorTrust
In February I wrote an articleabout trusts The article discussedthe basics of trust law andexplained that the trustee of atrust has a duty to act in the bestinterest of the trustrsquos beneficiaries At that time Robert Rosenthalthe trustee of a trust created by Tom Benson was refusing toremove the Saints and Pelicanssports franchises from the trust inexchange for an unsecuredpromissory note that Mr Benson was attempting to substitute
instead Mr Bensonrsquos daughterand his two grandchildren are thebeneficiaries of the trust He wants to remove the teams fromthe trust so he can give them tohis third wife
In recent weeks there have been
further developments regardingthis attempted asset swap that areof interest This article will discussthe strategy Benson is trying to useto remove the sports franchisesfrom the trust and the recentdevelopments regarding hisattempts to do so
The type of trust that owns theSaints and Pelicans is an irrevocabletrust and trusts like this are oftenused for estate tax planningpurposes If someone dies withassets exceeding approximately $5million estate taxes are owedbefore distributions are made to
the heirs To minimize these taxesirrevocable trusts are created andassets are transferred into themSince the trust is irrevocable thecreator of the trust (called theldquoGrantorrdquo) has no right to use theassets therefore the assets arenot considered a part of hisestate at death
In addition to removing assetsfrom the Grantorrsquos estate for estatetax purposes these trusts oftenallow the Grantor to continue to
pay the income tax on the assetstransferred to the trust Thisstrategy is used to further reducethe Grantorrsquos estate for tax purpos-es This is possible because theestate tax laws and income tax lawsare not aligned Assets placed in atrust that are not counted forestate tax purposes can still beconsidered as owned by theGrantor for income tax purposesThis type of irrevocable trust iscalled an ldquointentionally defective
grantor trustrdquo However it is notdefective at all ndash in reality it is very effective at achieving its purposes
To be an ldquointentionally defectivegrantor trustrdquo the lawyer whodrafts it has to put some speciallanguage in it In Louisiana themost common power we use tocreate an ldquointentionally defectivegrantor trustrdquo is for the Grantor tobe able to substitute assets of anequal value for the assets that arein the trust Apparently this rightto substitute assets of an equal value is what Tom Benson istrying to do
As mentioned the trustee hasthus far refused to allow thesubstitution of assets Instead hehas asked for asset appraisals toshow that the values are equalHis refusal to make the exchangeof assets has spawned anotherlawsuit ndash this time in federal courtThis new lawsuit was filed by MrBensonrsquos attorneys on March 11thand it alleges the trustee neverrequired appraisals for previousmultimillion dollar exchanges and
so he shouldnrsquot this time either
There is another lawsuit pendingbetween Benson and his family in aTexas state court over another trustthat owns some other businessesfounded by Benson Although the judge in that case has no authority regarding the new suit filed infederal court he has stated hedoes not believe the asset swapcan happen
Mr Bensonrsquos attempt to removethe Saints and Pelicans from a trustthat owns them so he can givethem to his third wife involves asophisticated planning tool used by attorneys to reduce estate taxesHowever in this instance the toolis being used to try to take some-thing away from his children andgrandchildren and give it to hiscurrent wife I would have toagree with the Texas judge Idonrsquot think this swap will happeneither particularly if the trust issubject to Louisiana law Althoughthis attempt might not be success-ful there is one thing you can take
away from this saga we all need toplan for two things we know aregoing to happen ndash death and taxes
Mrs Melancon has engaged in the practice of law in Louisiana for the past 17 yearsThe primary focus of her practice is estate planning special needs planning elder law and probate She is also accredited by the VA to give advice regarding veteransrsquo benefits For more information please contact her at 225-744-0027 You may also visit her website at wwwLegacyCenterLacom
YOUR ESTATE MATTERSBy Linda Melancon
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Silkpeel Q amp A What is Silkpeeldermalinfusion
The SilkPeel DermalinfusionSystem combines non-invasiveexfoliation with deep delivery of patient-specific solutions directly tothe skin The Silk Peel stimulatesnew cell growth andaddresses your specific skincondition giving your skinthe revitalization you want Your skin immediately looksclearer and brighter and
definitely feels smootherand your makeup will goon easily
How is SilkPeel differentfrom othermicrodermabrasionprocedures
While they both remove aportion of the upper layer of the skin or the stratumcorneum a SilkPeel is much morecontrolled and consistent in the
way it operates That is becauserather than blasting particles at skin(as with older microderm devices)or pushing an abrasive tip acrossthe skin by hand dermalinfusionuses the controlled vacuum pres-sure to pull the skin up into achamber in the hand piece where it is evenly abraded justas agressively or as softly as the vacuum pressure is set by ourskincare professional
Is there any downtime withSilkpeel dermalinfusion
Usually there is no downtime withthe SilkPeel but some patientscan experience tightening of theskin and mild exfoliation Post
treatment the skin may be slightly pink but this should last for aboutone hour Patients can return back to work post treatment or resumetheir everyday routine
Who should get a Silkpeel
All skin types can benefit from theSilkPeel treatment The SilkPeelcan help anyone who has acne sundamage hyperpigmentation brownspots mild wrinkles skin dullnessand large pores Even the mostsensitive-skin individual maybenefit from a silk peel that hasbeen adjusted for their skin type
How often should I geta Silkpeel
To jump start your new skin we recommend 3-4 treatments2 weeks apart and maintenanceevery 2-3 months However evenone silk peel will usually refresh your skin for up to six weeks
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CJ Parent The Musical RidgeRunner form the Bluff Road When you first meet Clarence ldquoCJrdquoParent you wouldnrsquot think that he would even get on a stage much lesssing and play guitar CJ is a quiet
person but he comes out of himself for his music Music is life to CJShirley and I had a relaxing visit with Lynette and CJ on theirhouseboat that CJ built himself in1985 By trade CJ was a surveyorbut the houseboat is a testament tohis carpentry skills Compact andcomfortable the boat has all thecomforts of a land house with theadvantage of cruising the river if one
so desiredThe desire to play music startedearly for CJ but his nudge into
music came from his father MrKenneth (CJrsquos dad) said he always wanted to play guitar so with acouple of box guitars procured fromMexico their musical journey beganCJ was sixteen and still in school soafter his homework was done he
and his dad would practice Thispriceless bond continued (not thehomework but the music) untilhis dad passed away about three years ago
CJ grew up on the Bluff Road inDutchtown CJrsquos dad worked inthe oil field all his life Theyobviously didnrsquot have television asCJ is one of nine children Rosannaand Kenneth Parent are the proudparents of (oldest to youngest)Caroline Shook Cathy HatcherKenneth Jr Claudia HelgettFranky King Clarence ldquoCJrdquoCharlie Celeste Harris andKarla Metz
CJ was a member of the last classto graduate from Dutchtown HighSchool in 1966 This is when hestarted playing music for the publicHis first band was The RidgeRunners This band was comprisedof Pierre Curry-vocals CJ-leadguitar Billy Joe Berteau-rhythmguitar and Ronnie Tircuiton drums
We didnrsquot try to remember datesthat messes up most of us these
days but this is the list of bandsCJ has been a part of for the last44 years
Lynn Landry ampThe Ram Rods
Lynn Landry-vocals and rhythmguitar Gwen Landry-vocals CJ-leadguitar the late Cary Arceneaux-bassRonnie Bercegeay-bass the lateHopson Arceneaux-drums
Mike Broussard amp the Drifters
Mike Broussard-vocals amp rhythmguitar CJ ndashlead guitar and harmonythe late Randy Babin-bass and
Daniel Gautreaux on drums
Southern Boogie Band CJndashvocals the late Randy Braud-leadRandy Bourgeois-drums CharlieMoran- Bass David Miles-keyboardRuckels Gautreaux-trumpet MikeLambert-sax
Destiny CJ ndash vocals amp lead guitarJohn Braud-vocals amp sax Donny Bercegeay-keyboard Dale Hymel-bass Sammy Myers-drums
LA 1 Band Robert Townsend-drums amp vocals CJ ndashlead guitarLane Swearingen-bass About this time CJ played withHenry Broussard and his bandUnfortunately we couldnrsquot remem-ber these guys either Some parts of
getting older really suckThe Reunion Band SteveManseur-lead vocals amp guitar MikeKing-keyboard Buddy Terrel-tenorsax Kevin Terrel-baritone saxRichard Leger-trumpet Cody Marchand-drums John Marchand-bass amp CJ on lead guitar and vocalsCruzzinrsquo CJ ndashlead guitar amp vocalskeyboard-Kit Duncan Snag Hebert-drums amp Randy Babin on bass
As you can see CJ has been quitthe busy fella for the last 44 yearsand Irsquom just talking about his
music CJ was a surveyor for Gulf States Utilities until retiring after25 years because of colon cancer While fighting the cancer CJ triedto keep surveying but the disease was too much CJ and Lynettehave been through three bouts of cancer 2001 2007 amp 2011 Hisbattle isnrsquot over as once again thecancer has reared its ugly headLynette has been there every step of the way for CJ Lynette is anaccomplished musician in her ownright not a surprise considering she
CJ ParentThe Musical Ridge Runner from the Bluff Road
Clarence CJ Parent got his ticket to go play with the Angels on March 25 He was a lifelong friend of mine-his fathers landbordered ours back when Prairieville was really a prairie-and atreasured classmate in the final class of the old Dutchtown High School (Class of 66) My fondest memories of Clarence were playing with him and his dad-Kenneth Boy Parent-at the old C Brauds Grocery and Bar where we played Milk Cow Blues That tune has been recorded by everyone from Robert Johnson to Elvis to George Strait but we did it on Clarences Spanish guitar my
14-dollar Stella and Boys harmonica much to the delight ofRD Smith and the regular crowd
Clarence went on to bigger and better things playing with several Swamp Pop bands long after Id left my gig with Tinker and the BellsBut he always remembered my favorite song before I even requested it- Change Gonna Come by Sam Cook and my sister Lizs Almost Like a Song by Ronnie MilsaUGps I know he is sitting on the back of a pick-up truck with his dad right now playing a Jimmy Rodgerss song or something by Hank Williams He was a good friend and a
good picker and you cant ask for much more than that
Bill Delaune
A T R I B U T E T O A B L U F F R O A D R I D G E R U N N E R
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was a Bercegeay before she marriedCJ She started playing music in themiddle school band on clarinet Shealso played the baritone horn andtympani drums She graduated
from East Ascension in 1968 gotmarried and moved to Morgan CityShe has three children DwainDupuis Kristian Mayon and SarahMayon She and CJ are blessed
with 6 grandkids Dustin KeilaLauren Megan Bylan and Blair After her divorce Lynette movedhome and thatrsquos when she met CJHer brother actually was playing inthe band with CJ at the time She was encouraged to continue hermusic and got the chance to sit in with the band on saxophone (not abig stretch from the clarinet) She
got loads of encouragement fromband members and other saxplayers (Musicians all seem eagerto help other musicians with theirart) CJ was excited when Lynettestarted with the band since he wasalready ldquosweetrdquo on her He told ushe always wanted to kiss a sax
player We were glad he waited fora female sax player Sax playing wasnrsquot her only attraction for CJThose eyes kept drawing him inNot to mention her outgoing per-sonality charm and strong characterThey got married and remodeledthe houseboat Lynette was actually Cruzzinrsquos sax player until CJ gottoo sick to play If you happen topick up a Cruzzinrsquo CD the title cutldquoFull Recoveryrdquo CJ wrote forLynette A beautiful song be sureto get a copy of the CD
Throughout CJrsquos illness music
has been his stability and drivingforce He really loves his music youcan see it in his face when he talks
about it Lynette was his ROCK always there for him
CJ and Lynette would like tothank all the family and friends whogave them support and prayersthrough this ordeal Yourthoughtfulness and prayers are moreappreciated than you will ever know
Special thanks go out to themusicians that picked up CJrsquos slack
when he was too sick to fulfill hisgigs Mike and Steve BroussardTroy Dupree Steve Manseur BillBoudreaux and Jerry Acosta Youguys are the best
CJ is now retired and working onhis ldquohoney-dordquo list and Lynette works for St Elizabeth Physicians in
the business office CJ still playsmusic Yoursquoll see him at anynumber of benefits playing hisguitar and singing It is admirablethat he plays so many benefits Idonrsquot think he has ever turned downa request to play at a benefit Weare so blessed to have CJ andLynette in our community
We had a wonderful time floatingon the river at the Parentrsquos Theirplace is so peaceful it is always apleasure to spend time with themThanks to them for opening theirlives to us
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Fall gave us an abundant harvest this year
Itrsquos March and wersquore picking thefew remaining cabbage and Brusselsprouts from the garden And believeit or not in the hoop house wersquore still
being offered a few tomatoes from oursummer vines We like many people today are try-
ing new ways of growing our foods while hoping to conserve water andeliminate chemicals Aquaponicshydroponics raised beds wickingbeds even PVC tubing are all popularnew growing technics and wersquove triedthem all
Imagination has really become a funpart of gardening these days Pretty much anything goes
Through trial and error wersquove hadmany successes and failures in eachgrowing method
Aquaponics is the merging of aquaculture (the raising of fish) and hydro-
ponics (growing in nutrient balanced water with a clay media instead of soil)This method proved a bit challengingat first when trying to establish therequired nitrates and nitrides neededfor plant growth and fruit develop-ment while not harming the live fishbut we finally got it It uses the fish waste to feed the plants The plantsand clay media filter and clean the water and return it to the fish and thecycle simply repeats itself It is theclosest resemblance to a natural ecosystem found in and around naturersquosriverbanks Our plants grew andthrived They produced an abundanceof beautiful vegetables Cucumbers
especially thrived in this environmentand produced more than we and ourneighbors could pickle and eat Leafy plants however when picked quickly wilted and wouldnrsquot keep So unless we grazed in the greenhouse for sup-per this method proved not the rightchoice for us
An attractive and fun addition to ahydroponic or an aquaponic system isPVC piping that many use for grow-ing strawberries or lettuce Used astowers above the system for extragrowing space holes are cut from thepiping and replaced with plants Thesame water from the system keeps theplants watered and fed until they areready for harvest Donrsquot expect much
from a first year strawberry plant whether yoursquove planted it in a watersystem or in the ground We plant
our strawberries in October the yearbefore to allow their roots to becomeestablished while the plant is in itsdormant winter stage and cover them with straw or hay(if planted in theground) Once spring arrives theplants will offer you largerfirmer berries
Wicking beds are one of my
favorites They are very close totraditional growing in that theycontain a layer of soil then hay thenmore soil etchellip and act as the namesdescribes water is wicked from thebottom of the container up to theplant roots With this method wehave grown potatoes peanuts snap
beans head lettuce carrots and muchmore All the plants thrived in thisenvironment and the food kept wellafter picking Wicking beds can besituated on a table top or directly onthe ground making them an extremely versatile gardening method for smallor large spaces However if you havelaying hens like we do yoursquoll needsome fencing to protect your plantsfrom your birds should you placethem on the ground
There are many more growingmethods being used today and allhave their pros and cons but nomatter how you grow your familyrsquosfood by all means do it The reward
upon your familyrsquos table is worth theeffort and Irsquom here to tell you pridetastes delicious
y Tracy
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ldquoDo they still play the blues in Chicago When baseball season rolls around
When the snow melts awayDo the Cubbies still play in their ivy-covered burial groundhelliprdquo
Steve Goodman
As that great Americanphilosopher-and sometimescaddy-Bagger Vance once soastutely put it ldquoGolf is a gamethat you canrsquot winrdquo
So when you walk into a localestablishment-like Sammyrsquos Grillin Prairieville-after a round of 18frustrating holes itrsquos difficult toexplain to some of the non-golfingpatrons at the bar what justhappened in the last 4-5 hours
ldquoHowrsquod you hit lsquoem today WildBillrdquo asked one of barfliesfeigning common courtesy
ldquoWell letrsquos just say if I tried togrow tomatoes they would comeup sliced But I was only threeover after six holes-one over ahouse one over a patio and oneover a pool And donrsquot get mestarted on slow play Gasoline was
50 cents a gallon when we startedour round today It took StephenKing less time to write lsquoThe Standrsquothan for us to play 18 holes
ldquoAnd if I see one more20-handicapper plum bobbing athree-foot putt to make eightIrsquom going after him like Elin Woods on a Tiger hunt Andanother thinghelliprdquo
I never got to finish my whiningbecause just then the vision of despair walked into the lounge andplopped down beside me lookinglike hersquod just lost his first-bornmale child on some half-courthook shot at the buzzer Had Ibeen sitting at a blackjack table I
would have left immediately because this guy had ldquodoom of gloom coolerrdquo stamped on hisforehead
Now I wasnrsquot in the most jovialmood myself having just postedmy third consecutive score in themid-okay-upper 80rsquos causing meto fork up a team portrait of Jackson and Lincoln for myale-quaffing opponents But beinga sucker for lifersquos longshots Imustered up all the optimism Icould manage with a stock greet-ing ldquoGive me some good newsBuddyrdquo
He seemed to slip even deeper
into depression as he ordered red wine and proclaimed ldquoApril is thecruelest monthrdquo
Now Irsquom also a sucker forclassical references so anyone thatquotes TS Eliot deserves my nearly deaf right ear-at least until Ifinish my beer
ldquoTell me about itrdquo I repliedldquoMy putts have hit more lips thanMick Jaggerrsquos dentist lately andmy tee shots have been in the water so much I had to change thegrip on my ball retrieverrdquo
Thoroughly unimpressed withmy links disasters he lifted a glassof Meacutenage a Trois my way and
mumbled a Latin phrase Irsquod heardbefore-ldquoIn vino veritas-in winethere is truthrdquo
I didnrsquot even get a chance toadd my own ldquoAnd in beer there isfreedom but in water there isbacteriardquo toast to justify mydrinking because he had launchedinto a litany of personal problemsthat had befallen him during hisunfortunate fourth month
ldquoIt all began on April 1 when aco-workerrsquos prank caused me tolose my job at the clothing store While I was away from my deskthis jokester left messages for meto call Mr Lyons and Mr Behr
about some fur purchasesldquoHow was I to know it was the
number of the Baton Rouge Zoo
The zookeepers were outragedand contacted the PETA people who threw up a picket lion aroundour store My boss had no choicebut to let me go-a sacrificial lamb you might call me-thrown to the wolvesrdquo
I attempted to fake sympathy and leave quietly but he hadalready ordered another round inhopes of retaining his captiveaudience He took a sip of winegrimaced and complained to noone in particular ldquoThis issupposed to pass for MerlotOh well Caveat emptor-let thebuyer bewarerdquo
His next story was one I couldreally sympathize withldquoOut of work I tried to pick up
a few dollars in a Final Fourbracket but my champion selection Villanova lost to North CarolinaState who wouldnrsquot have evenbeen in the second round if LSUcould have hit the ocean off aboat Isnrsquot there anyone in BatonRouge who can shoot a freethrowrdquo he lamented
I started to mention formerTiger player Eddie Palubinskas who resides in the Capital City and is in the Guinness Book of World Records for most free
throws made in an hour (1206out of 1265) but apparently noone at LSU has had the goodsense to reach out for his helpBut there was no interrupting thehard-luck fellowrsquos whine withthe wine
ldquoI could go on ad nauseumabout the rest of the tournamentand my Alma Mater Albanyrsquosearly exithelliprdquo
ldquoAh the Great Danesrdquo Iinjected flaunting my uselesstrivial knowledge about collegenicknames
ldquoWhy yesrdquo he seemedsurprised
ldquoMy family is originally fromDenmark and they thought it would be clever to send methererdquo
ldquoIs that where you learnedLatinrdquo I asked noting his frequentuse of the language
ldquoOf courserdquo he answeredldquoAre you proficient in theClassics alsordquo
ldquoAd deum qui leaetificat juventutem meamrdquo I repliedproudly recalling my altar boy responses from over 55 years ago
ldquoOh the old Catholic massrdquo hesighed unimpressed ldquoAt least theLatin kept the ritual equally
incomprehensible everywhererdquoldquoSurely yoursquove had some good
things happen to you recentlyrdquo I
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said in my best Pollyanna voiceldquoWell I really thought my luck
had changed when some of my redneck cousins in Georgia scoredsome tickets to a practice round atthe Masters and invited me to jointhemrdquo he recalled ldquoBut we weredishonorably discharged from thepremises for making comments atTiger Woodsrdquo
ldquoWhat in the world did yousayrdquo I asked foolishly ldquoI certainly hope it had nothing to do withthis being the most popular week
in the year for vasectomies so thatmen can sit on a bag of frozenpeas for four days on doctorrsquosorders and watch golf and their wives canrsquot say a wordrdquo
ldquoNordquo he answered ldquoI donrsquotunderstand a lot of golf lingo butit had something to do withTigerrsquos girlfriend Lindsey Vonnshowing up after Woods hadplayed poorly on the front nineOne of my friends said somethinglike lsquoMaybe yoursquoll do better onLindseyrsquos backsidersquo and they showed us the gate making uspersona non gratisrdquo
ldquoMan you are hitting in somehard luckrdquo I sympathizedldquoDidnrsquot the Easter Bunny bring you anythingrdquo I added in a weak attempt to lighten theconversation
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the EasterBunnyrdquo he shot back ldquoI donrsquotbelieve in Santa Claus or theTooth Fairy of the Loch NessMonster I donrsquot believe inBigfoot or aliens or that Elvis and
Michael Jackson are alive andliving together in McElroy Swamp
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the Abominable Snowman orleprechauns or hobbits or Harry Potter And I donrsquot believe inmermaids Minotaurs orMedusa-although Irsquom fairlycertain my first wife was a relativeof the latterrdquo
ldquoDude-is there anything left that you do believe inrdquo I askedincredulously
His face lost what little
expression it had contained and his voice dropped to a Don Corleonehoarse whisper
ldquoI really believe that theChicago Cubs have a chance to win the World Series this yearrdquo
ldquoMan if you believe that yoursquollbelieve in anythingrdquo I countered
ldquoThings didnrsquot get any better asthe month progressedrdquo hecontinued ldquoI came out toSammyrsquos on April 14-unofficially known as National Hard Luck Day-because it was the day Lincoln was shot (lsquoSic SemperTyrannis-and so to all tyrantsrsquoshouted John Wilkes Boothrsquo) theday the Titanic sank and the day of the fatal Apollo 13 radiotransmission-lsquoHouston we have aproblemrsquo Amanda and Emily were gracing the bar so naturally they had attracted a club full of young well-built men all eager toimpress the lovely ladies After afew shot of Petrol the strongmendevised a King Arthur-like contestto see who was the strongest of
the lot and also win a few coinsrdquoldquoThey were going to pull a
sword out of a stonerdquo I askedtrying to keep up with theclassical theme
ldquoNo but after they hadsqueezed every drop out of aninnocent lemon into their tequilathe bet became who could squeezeone drop more I put my money on a lumberjack-looking lad withhuge hands but even he could notcoax one small drop from thedried-up fruit One by one the
rest of the Achilles lookalikes alsofailed and it appeared there wouldbe no winner
ldquoThen a scrawny little guy withglasses appeared from a dark cor-ner and asked if he might attemptthe feat The young studs all hada good laugh until one pushed thelemon toward the nerdy fellow and said lsquoGo ahead Geek Makeit leakrsquo The laughter turned toastonished gasps when thebespectacled gent held the lemonover a shot glass and producedone last-but very obvious-dropThen he picked up the prizemoney on the bar and headed forthe doorrdquo
ldquoHey wait a minuterdquo cried oneof the raging bulls ldquoWhat are you-some kind of magicianrdquo
ldquoNordquo said the money-counting accountant ldquoI work forthe IRSrdquo
ldquoThatrsquos when I rememberedthat the next day was April 15 andIrsquod forgotten to pay my taxes Sonow the government is after me
on top of everything elserdquoldquoLookrdquo I said ldquomaybe yoursquore
just having a bad month Aprilrsquosalmost over and May has got to bebetter In fact the Kentucky Derbyrsquos on May 2 this year and Ihave just the horse to change yourluck and solve all your financialproblemsrdquo
He actually looked encouragedfor the first time since hersquod comein so I neglected to tell him my sordid history of picking winnersin the Derby
ldquoYou seem fond of Latiny phras-es and the horsersquos name is CarpeDiem-Seize the day-which couldalso alter your jaded philosophy onlife He just won a Derby Prep inKentucky by five lengthsrdquo
That was my best shot so I was abit disappointed at the lack of enthusiasm on his part
ldquoThanksrdquo he said ldquobut Ialready have my Derby horsepicked out-one whose name ismore suited to my personalityHersquos a California colt called lsquoOneLucky Danersquordquo
He left me with one lastblast from the so-called ldquodeadlanguagerdquo
ldquoBibamus moriendum est-Letus drink for we must dierdquo
I turned to the young lady behind the bar and took him at his word with my favorite Englishphrase and my last winner of theKentucky Derby at 15-1-ldquoIrsquollhave anotherrdquo
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IntroducingMr Adam
Dale
This month I decided to mixthings up a bit and began a new path with my column I wantto use this space to tell storiesof and in a way give back tothe great musicians living andperforming in and around ourgreat parish With such a richmusic history in Ascension
parish I felt it would beonly fitting to stretch theboundaries on my maiden
journey into these shortbiographies and tell the story of a very dear friend of mineMr Adam Dale
Adam a Minden native was turned onto music by hisparents who purchased him aguitar for Christmas at theage of fourteen Whileattending Minden HighSchool he excelled musicallyespecially in choir class It was
while in high school that Adam had his first chance tolead a band on vocals andguitar when the christian rock
band ldquoShoelessrdquo was formedGiven his great vocal ability
Adam was blessed with ascholarship to attend LouisianaTech in Ruston an opportunity he couldnrsquot turn down Whilein Ruston he would meet and
become friends with severalmusicians that would laterbecome part of the band ldquoThe
American TragedyrdquoldquoTragedyrdquo as it would
become know as began in1999 and got its biggest break
very early on when discoveredand selected to be a part of aUSA network music themed TV
show called Farm Club FarmClub was hosted by BreauxBridge native and former MissUSA Ali Landry The show promoted unsigned bands by mixing them in with a nationalact on a nation wide liveperformance broadcast The
American Tragedy episode wasaired with Crazy Town as thefeatured national act At thetime Crazy Town was promot-
ing their number one smash hitButterfly After the exposure on Farm
Club gigs became easier tocome by American Tragedy began touring from coast tocoast They shared the stage
with bands like Stained SalivaHinder Candlebox andBowling for Soup to name afew After become veterans of the road the band decided tostay 100 independent neversigning with a record labelDale stated ldquoWe could never
find the right deal everything we were offered just didnrsquot feel
right to usrdquo The band wenton to release 3 full lengthalbums a live album and an EPthe most successful of these wasthe 2006 release ldquoWelcome tothe Showrdquo The band was ableto sell nearly 10000 albumsthrough touring alone
In the late 2000rsquos the bandlost their basses and began tolose some momentum It wasaround this time that Adam
met his future wife StefanieLaiche and decided to move toBaton Rouge to purse a solocareer Baton Rouge wasbooming with small venues that
were looking for smaller acts tohire and the timing seamedperfect to Dale This opportu-nity would also allow Adam tofocus on creating an album of material constructed entirely onhis own That first album wastitled ldquoThe Sun has Risen TheSun has Setrdquo
In the last few years Adamrsquos
schedule finally start to slow down and settle He and
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Stefanie are now married andexpecting their second childlater this year Adam iscurrently a resident of Ascensionparish where he has completedhis dream of having a homestudio 2014 saw the release of
Adamrsquos first album as a dad Adam says this is his best work to date The album is a maturedepiction of life as an adult andhow perspectives change frombeing in a rock band on the
roads of America to being adaddy with number two on the
way The album titled ldquoCatsand Dogsrdquo is also a nod to hisdaughter Collins Avery Dale asthey both share the same initials
Please take the time to sample Adam Dale and The AmericanTragedy on iTunes CD Baby orSpotify When you see his nameon a marque around town makesure you stop by and say hello
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Not long ago my step-daughter mentioned that my two grandchildren wanted tospend the night in a tentSpending the night outside in atent is exciting for most chil-dren Im sure most of you havetent stories of your own but fornow I would like to share a
couple of those horror stories of my own with you
We once had a duck lease inthe marsh at Pecan Island where
we were forced to stay in a tentOne particular night the crew decided to bring the boat to theroad We then went to a beerdrinking contest at the only barin Pecan Island We won thecontest during which time thismassive cold front blew through When we returned tothe tent later that night wediscovered that the tent hadbeen blown down Everythingthat we had was wet We didntraise the tent We all crawledunder it and did the best wecould The next morning atdaylight I found myself crawlingout on my hands and kneesupchucking the beer from thenight before
Great plans were in store fortent camping and deer huntingon a trip to Jackson-Bienville
years ago As we approached thecampground late that night we
noticed severe lightning on thehorizon My dad and ourhunting partner had enoughsense to bring a cot to sleep onI slept on the ground only to beawakened about two hours latersoaking wet I then moved tothe truck to miserably spend therest of the night We did kill adeer the next morning andspent the remainder of the day at a laundrymat in town dryingour clothes
Years ago the Bohemia WMA provided a campground My
two hunting partners and I went to the camp site afterspending the day deer hunting
and fishing It was Novemberand the temperature was very
warm One of my huntingbuddies began snoringunbelievably loud that night Ifinally couldnt take it anymoreso I went to the boat to sleepIt wasnt long before my otherbuddy joined me The
mosquitos were horrible outthere and I still couldnt sleepbecause of the snoring comingfrom the tent some tweny-five
yards awayTheres more horror stories
I could tell about tent outingsbut thats enough for now Atsome point in my life I quitstaying in tents and have nointention of doing so in thefuture Although its moreexpensive not nearly as muchfun and not as nature friendlyIll just go get a hotel roomMost of the time well cook ourfish or game on the tailgate of the truck at the room instead of at a campfire
My grandchildren definitely need to spend a night in a tentand Ill probably be the chosenone to do that with them My plans are to pitch it in mybackyard Then when things gosouth sometime that night asIm sure it will well go insideto a nice dry soft bed
Till Next Time
If Youre Over ThirtySleep Inside
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Useless Random Facts with Kellie
bull
Montpelier Vermont is the only state capital
wi thout a McDona ld s bull
A cow give s near ly 200000 glas se s of
milk in her life time
bull
-Earthworms have 5 hearts
bull
The average Japanese watches more than
10 hours of television a day
bull
In average a human losses200 head hairs a day
bull
In the US frisbees out sell
footballs basketballrsquos and
baseballs combined
bull
It is believed that Leonardo do V inci
invented scissors
bull
Despite a population of over a billion
China only has about 200 family names
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Buckingham Palace has 602 rooms
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Children grow faster in the springtime
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During an oysters life it changes
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When Family Comes to
VisitIt happens several times a year
My out-of-state family comes to visit This past month my sisterJanet(Nana) made a visit with my niece Sally and her growingfamily Millie(3) and Addie(3 months) old
Donrsquot get me wrong I love my family and I love when they visitbut the stuff I have to do to maketheir visit a pleasant one
First off Irsquom a bachelor whichmeans there is house cleaning thatneeds to be done Maybe a coupleof days worth And I am talkingabout real cleaning like vacuuming mopping sheetchanging My favorite task is toclean and clear out the 3rdbedroom Yea Right You know the room that holds anything Ineeded to get out of sight quick junk room However there is aupside to cleaning the room Ialways find things Irsquove beenmissing for months
Then I move to the refrigeratorand another task that is seldomdone Gotta get the tupperwarebowls that are bulging at theseems out the fridge and thehouse After I took the junk out Irealized I didnrsquot have much in thefridge and had to restock With itempty the stains really start toshow I had to use Lysol
Bathroom cleaner and go tocleaning I havenrsquot mentioned thecarport the grass and the visitors bathroom Enough aboutthe cleaning You get the picture
After they arrive we make ourhellos and my home turns into anursery preschool with PrincessSophia and Frozen with Elsa onmy favorite flat screen that isgenerally tuned to sports and western movies
These guys are technology savvyThere is a IPad in both recliners with smartphones everywhereMillie has about 3 different onesOne minute shersquos using hers oneminute her Nanarsquos and then herMoms Hell they hacked my Cable account and recordedDisney shows on my televisionbefore they got here We started our week with a visit
to eat at local restaurants As the week goes on I get a chance totake them fishing Something thatis in my wheel house
I have to tell you fishing with a3 year old has its challenges Last year when she was 2 she had notrouble touching crickets Evencarried the buck around like shehad a cricket purse This year as a3 year old she wasnrsquot gettinganywhere close to those bugs Of
course Nana was trying torcherher encouraging her not to be
scared Also when Nana told herthe small crickets were babycrickets Millie put 2 and 2together and ask ldquoSo you arefishing with the Mommiecricketsrdquo Try to answer thatone Nana
Addie was a great baby She justlayed around played laughednursed and created unique smellsIt reminded me of back when my
son lived with me I made an eggsandwich for Nana and she ate itright off the babyrsquos butt It waslike a baby boody buffet
Now Millie and I made somememories She put her pinkToo-too on my head over my camo hat and put purple grapeflavored silver sparkling lip glosson me I donrsquot think it was my shade and wasnrsquot really in myfashion color wheel Then shepulled out the tangerine colorfingernail polish It took a whilefor that stuff to wear off Igot some funny looks at the
golf courseI did have fun making clues fora treasure hunt for Millie Theclues led her to the freezer where
there a treasure full of toys andgames wrapped in alluminum foilElsa doll from Frozen was oneShe been hugging it ever since
Now their gone Itrsquos quiet Thehouse smells like the dog I now have some 2 skim milk and asmall bottle of something that may be baby milk left behind Irsquom nottouching it I do have most of acrunchy peanut butter jar
Like lsquoThe Beverly Hill BilliesrsquoldquoYarsquoll come back now Hearrdquo
Thoughts from Bully
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This Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port FourchonThis Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port Fourchon
Inshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and fishing for specks and reds occasionally drum and sheephead as well arriving back at the dock for 3pm Trips consist of live bait and artificial techniques Live bait ice tackle included If you have a favoriterod by all means bring it Food and drinks available upon request
oldermonths we usually fish Leeville and Golden Meadow marshes armermonths we typically fish Barataria and Timbalier bays beaches and the western barrier islands
Offshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and arriving back at the dock between 4-6pm These trips are the most commonly bookedtrips we generally target bottom species live bait mangrove fish and troll the rip when in season Fish you can expect to catch on t hese trips include snapper grouper amberjack wahoo blackfin tuna lemon fish dolphin
On these trips we generally travel up to 60 miles out
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Call Philip Banker for a Quote
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ATTENTION ADVERTISERS
The Official Program will be the
ONLY publication distributed at the
Jambalaya Festival
Advertise in theOfficial Program andHelp the Community
T H E O F F I C I A L P R O G R A M O F T H E J A M B A L A Y A F E S T I V A L A S S O C I A T I O N
2 0 1 4
D a n n y R o b e r t 2 0 1 2 J a m b a l a y a C h a m p i o n Advertising revenues raised go toThe Jambalaya Festival Association which in turn
are used and put back into our communityTo purchase ad space or
want to be a sponsor contact We are seekingSponsors for the
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Memorial Day Weekend May 22 - 24 2015Your whole family will enjoy the vast variety of food fun music and activities
that have made the Jambalaya Festival the cant miss highlight of the year
For information go to jambalayafestivalorg
We are raffling off a Golf Cart and 8 gallon jambalaya pot$10 Golf Cart and $1 Jambalaya Pot Tickets Drawing on May 24th
Sponsored by Krazy Kajun
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Pelican Point has a renewed visionand updated business plan to bothupgrade its facilities and servicesand to soon open its doors to whatshould become one of the toprestaurants and bars inAscension Parish
For almost 18 years Pelican Pointrsquosfood and beverage operation has
primarily focused on golfers needsBut with 800 families now living inPelican Point and nearly 600 familiesliving nearby Pelican Point will soonbe additionally focusing on the foodand beverage desires of these 1400families as well as other people whoare looking for more interesting foodand beverage options
An upgraded Pro Shop has beenmoved to a new location in theclubhouse while the old Pro Shop willsoon become an upscale bar forgolfers Pelican Point residents andothers interested in a beautifully dec-
orated smoke free bar with a greatenvironment
Numerous other renovations areunderway such as enlarging andupgrading the restaurant kitchen as
well as a private diningconferenceroom designed for small meetingsand our new ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquofor 12-24 people per event
Executive Chef Joshua Hebert willoversee all Food and Beverageoperations Chef Joshua Hebert hailsfrom the shores of Bayou LafourcheJoshua launched a new menu the
first week in April and will alsocontinuously offer a weekly lunch spe-cial crafted by him
Please join us for lunch and see allthe new improvements taking placeAs always Pelican Point is OPENTO THE PUBLIC We serve lunchdaily Tuesday-Sunday from 11am-3pm and breakfast on Saturdayand Sunday from 7am-1030am
Once all renovations are completedwe plan to extends our hours in the19th hole bar as well as ourrestaurant which will begin opening
for dinners on selected nights
Over the next few monthrsquos PelicanPoint will keep you updated on theprogress and improvements
Pelican Point is on the Move
Chef Joshua Hebert
ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquo
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All ingredients used are what is typically left overafter a crawfish boil
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Ingredients
frac12 lb peeled Crawfish Tails (with fat)2 lbs boiled red potatoes1 cup boiled corn (cut off the cob)frac14 cup green onions- thinly sliced1 clove boiled garlic1 link boiled sausage- roughly chopped1 cup mayofrac14 cup Creole mustard1 Tbls Creole seasoning
Batter Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil2 cups milk amp 2 eggs (whisk together)2 cups flour4 cups Panko bread crumbs
Method
Reheat your potatoes using either the microwave or byre-boiling them for about 5 minutes In a large mixing bowlcombine the heated potatoes corn chopped sausage greenonions garlic peeled cra wfish tails mayo Creole mustardand Creole seasoning and mix well Take your mixture andform into cakes approx 3 oz each
In a medium sauteacute pan heat your oil over med hi heat Nextdredge your cakes in the flour then the milk and egg mixtureand finally in the Panko bread crumbs Gently drop yourcakes 2 to 3 at a time into your heated oil and cookapproximately 3 minutes on each side Remo ve from heatand allow to cool 2 minutes before serving
41
Cooking Gourmet at Home
Executive ChefBen Jarreau
ldquoAfter The Boilrdquo
Crawfish Cakes
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Invites You to Experience
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St Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales
and Our Lady of the Lake RegionalMedical Center in Baton Rouge haveeach been named Hospital of the Yearin the small and large hospital cate-gories respectively by the LouisianaState Nurses Association and theLouisiana Nurses Foundation
This is the fourth time St ElizabethHospital has been named Hospital of Year and the sixth time for Our Lady of the Lake St Elizabeth previously earned the award in 2006 2011 and2012 Our Lady of the Lake earnedthe award in 2008 2010 2011 2013and 2014
These honors were announced on
March 28 at the 14th annualNightingale Awards ceremony anevent that recognizes quality servicecommitment and excellence forRegistered Nurses in the state of Louisiana The Nightingale Awardsalso recognizes individuals for excel-lence in nursing The following hon-ors were presented to St Elizabethand Our Lady of the Lake nurses atthe event
983223Outstanding Community Achievementby a Registered Nurse ndash
Charla Johnson RNSt Elizabeth
983223Nursing Administratorof the Year ndash Yvonne Pellerin RN
St Elizabeth
983223Nurse Educator of the Year ndash
Rosie Kiper RN St Elizabeth
983223Nurse of the Year ndash Jerre HindsRN Our Lady of the Lake
983223Clinical Practice Nurseof the Year ndash John Wilson RN
Our Lady of the Lake
983223Rookie of the Year ndashKieran Foley RNOur Lady of the Lake
983223Hall of Fame Inductee ndashColetta Barrett RNOur Lady of the Lake
983223Outstanding Nurse Researcher
of the Year ndash Lisa Skemp RNOur Lady of the Lake College
ldquoEvery day our nurses are at the fore-front of patient care It is this work that results in our hospitals being rec-ognized as national leaders in improv-ing processes of care and patient out-comes Congratulations to our 2015Nightingale winners who exemplify the Spirit of Healing to which we arecalled to answer every dayrdquo said JohnJ Finan Jr president of theFranciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
Our Lady of the Lake and St
Elizabeth are both part of theFranciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
St Elizabeth Hospital andOur Lady of the Lake Each Earn
Hospital of the Year Award
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Right at Home
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We are especially interested in making all of our patients feel right
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with Layne Gautreau
On this special daymothersgrandmothers and mothers-to-bewillbe bestowed love and appreciation- with gifts of cards flowers family gatherings and that one very specialgift of fine jewelry While traditionalgifts of motherrsquos rings engravedlockets and diamond hearts remain afavorite this season you have many newand exciting designs to selectfrom Chic mommy pendants formothers of all ages designed withsweet silhouettes danglingbirthstones or initial charms are ontop of the list These precious giftsoffer versatile settings to allow easy
additions upon the arrival of new family members pets includedPersonalized family jewelry representsthe spirit of family love thatwill becherished and remembered for a
lifetime Classic with a moderntwist diamond jewelry remains atreasured keepsakesure to capture amotherrsquos heartDiamond designs inmountings of karatgold platinum orsterling silver areavailable foranyonersquos taste forall budgets and arealways a perfect giftto enchant that
specialmom Pink is in itrsquos not only pretty but it is posh This MotherrsquosDay you will find an abundance of fashionable designs featuring pink
karat gold and gemstones Forcenturies the color pink has beenthought of as being femininesensitive tender and innocenteverything associated with mother-hood This year more than ever youhave an impressive number of beauti-
ful personal and affordable keepsakestyles to commemorate the specialhighlights of any motherrsquos life Eachmaintains its historic charm and dis-tinctive look while adding a new bril-liance to all kinds of jewelry designs
Birthstones April - Diamond
A crystalline material composed of pure carbon diamonds are brilliantly clear sparkling and one of the hard-est substances known to man The
pure white diamond has long been asymbol of innocence and invincibility And because of its inner fire and
durability diamond was alwaysbelieved to strengthen love and bringmarital happiness No wonder it isnow the most popular gem forengagements and weddings Becauseof their inner fire it is important tohave your diamonds cleanedprofessionally to maintain their lively sparkle and brilliance
Jewelry QampA
What is a Nail Head When around brilliant diamond is poorlyproportionedwith excessive paviliondepth the center of the diamondappears dark
What are the 3 Brsquos of DiamondCutting The Bruter gives a roughdiamond its face-up outline TheBlocker places the table and fourfacets on the crown plus four facetsand the culet on the pavilion TheBrillianteer places and polishes theremaining 40 facets of the 58facet totaly
What is a Spread Stone This is apolished diamond that is cut to look
larger than it actually is It has ashallowpavilion with a disproportion-ately large table sometimesexhibiting the fish eye effect
What is a Scintillation This is thereflection of outside light shining onthe facets of a diamond producingquick flashes resembling sparksSometimes called sparkle it is usually seen when the diamond is moved orthe light source shifts
Jewelry GiftsSure To WarmThe Heart
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HomemadeBeauty Concoctions ndash DoThey Really Work
I must admit Irsquom a Pinterestlover In my free time I lovelooking for fun beauty tipstricks and recipes So here are
a few homemade beauty recipesthat I triedhellipfinally
Coffee Sugar Scrub
A well known (Irsquove wanted tomake this for a couple of yearsnow) skin firming homemaderecipe that has a reputation totone and tighten problem areasof the body
Recipe1 cup coffee (any kind)
1 cup sugarfrac12 cup olive oilfrac12 cup water
Put all ingredients in blenderand blend until a fine consisten-cy Keep in air tight containerand place by your SHOWER
I say put by the shower
because I kept mind next to my tubhellipsince Irsquom a total bath girlI canrsquot help it Since I wassmall my maw maw alwaysmade me luxurious bubblebaths (Ivory liquid) and Irsquovebeen hooked since
So as you can see here (photo)after hovering in my bathtub toapply my coffee scrub all overmy thighs and tush it got a lit-tle messy Well maybe it got alot messy
After using this the pastfew weeks although notconsistently I certainly feel like
my skin is tighter Even when Iapplied the mixture at nightthe next day I felt my skin alittle tighter
PS ndash I also felt a little moreawake just from smelling the
coffee aromaOverall review is this is atemporary fix to smooth andtighten the skin Itrsquos not along term fix but then againnothing is except to exerciseFun recipe though
Vinegar ListerineFoot Soak
This recipe is new to me but I was ready to try it nonetheless
It states that in 15 ndash 30 min-utes all your hard and dry skin will come off by just rubbing atowel over your feet
Recipe
Equal parts
Listerine (Some say donrsquot usethe blue stuff because it willmake your feet blue I hadTotal Listerine which is clear)Vinegar (they say apple cideris better but I used regular
vinegar)
Hot waterSoak feet for 15 to 30 minutesand then remove skin with atowel
I started by mixing only a cupeach but if yoursquod like to soak both feel completely yoursquollneed to use at least two cups of each Also make sure you useHOT water not only does itfeel better to soak your feet inbut I it also helps further soften
your dry skin
I decided to soak my feet forthe full 30 minutes I must saythe smell wasnrsquot ideal but my feet felt invigorated veryquickly (from the ListerineIrsquom assuming)
After 30 minutes Then I pulledmy feet out and a towel did not
work to take off the dead skinI needed something a littlemore heavy duty So with apumice stone and soft brush I
was able to scrub some skin
away however the tougherareas like around my heel area
werenrsquot as easy to remove I would say in the toughercalloused areas it softened theskin about 50 This may bean idea time to use a skinshaver but be careful if youdo that
Overall review of this recipeis skip it and just go get apedicure
Happy Spring Ascension Parish
Get out an enjoy the weatherfamily friends and a have agood time
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Itrsquos All Good at Frankrsquos in PrairievilleWe havenrsquot changed Wersquove only gotten betterOpen 7 days a week and entertainment onFriday Night makes your visit with us pleasurable
2256738876 bull Airline HwyPrairieville
franksrestaurantlanet
We also cater boiled crawfishon or off site with our
Outdoor Pavillion Availablefor your event
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This year we double ournumber of cooks when 23crawfish cooking teams set outto showcase their secret
recipes In addition there were45 craft booths and 30 carshow entrees showed theirstuff along with a karaoke
contestThis year Na-Na-Sha Band
played from 200 - 500 androcked the afternoon away
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For more than 19 years we have developed owned and managed senior housing communities throughout
Louisiana and Georgia that provide alternative livingarrangements for seniors combining wellness independence and personal care in a warm dignified setting with over 100
years of personal and professional experience
ldquoCOME JOIN OUR AZALEA FAMILY AND LET US
BE YOUR NEW HOME AWAY FROM HOMErdquo
2305 S Purpera Avenue Gonzales LA 70737
2256441028The event was geared to raise
money for Dreams Come True by selling the crawfish cooked in thecontest at a reasonable rateEveryone enjoyed the crawfishand with 70 sacks of crawfishboiled it was evident the event was a great success
It was a great day and wersquod liketo thank all of our committeemembers cooks craft vendorscar show entrees karaoke singers volunteers judges sponsors and abig thanks to all the public for
coming spend there Saturday withus to help raise money for theDream Kids We could not havehad such a successful event without all of you
Cajun Livin N Cookin and TheDreams Come True Foundation would like to thank
Judges-Leuna Johnson - Ascension PublicSchools Child NutritionSupervisor Sherman Jackson -Gonzales Police Cheryl Babin -
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Gonzales Weekly CitizenCharlotte Guedry -Pelican Post OnlineNewspaper Kylie Dixon - WBRZ-TV Sam Irwin -Crawfish ReportcomChloe Ernest - CrawfishQueen Wally Tallion-Jambalaya Festival Association DaveNusbaum - WWL-TVSabrina Nusbaum - Ascension Parish School
Board Richard Condon -Eagle 981 EddieLambert - District 59
Committeemembers -Rodney and Leslie Dupuy with Cajun Livin NCookin (event host andcoordinators crawfishcook-off) Kim Aydell andSherry Mack (craftbooths) Ronnie Romano(Karaoke) AP andCharlotte Borne (Judges
Area) Tashia Loots andErik Fairley with Sweet ampSalty (car show) Monica with Louisiana Jaycees(crawfish eating contestand washer boardtournament Galvez FireDepartment (washingcrawfish) and EMSgservices Sorrento FireDepartment (cokebooth) Freddie Smith with Dreams Come True(Treasure) Terry McConnell (powered
parachute aircrafts)
Sponsors-Our top Major - Crownsponsors were FredsTravel Centers of Louisiana and BulletIndustrial
Gold sponsors -Its Just PrintHole N Da Wall SeafoodLamar Dixon ExpoFoundation AtmosEntergy
Silver Sponsors -Cuts-N-Such Hair SalonLLC Galvez Hardwareand Outdoor CookingJambalaya Festival Association River RatsBar and Grille
Bronze Sponsors -Harvest SupermarketPeppers Fresh MarketPrairieville PharmacyTags amp Titles Old TimeFarm Supply Pinnacle
Services Roys IceBatemans Ice MannysBar
The event was a greatsuccess for a great causeand we are looking for- ward to seeing you againnext year
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Thank You for
Your Support of
Dreams Come True
Attention Candidates Seeking Election
Ascension Magazine is here to help get your messagein the hands of Ascension Parish residents
Contact Mike Strong
Office 2256221324 Cell 2254135485
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Hey Dr RobIrsquom sending you
a selfie Do I look
alr ight
SCENSION P RISH
NIM L HOSPIT L
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Breakfast with Sherrie
The first Breakfast withSherrie of 2015 was held atthe Ascension Chamber office
Wednesday April 8 2015
Former Chairmanrsquos of theBoard came together withpresent Chairman KendalMatassa and President SherrieDespino to discuss Boardaccomplishments and thegrowth of the ChamberTopics regarding newmarketing campaigns to help
Chamber members maximizetheir growth potential as wellas new and exciting upcomingprograms in the 2015 year
were discussed in depth withmany new ideas beingpresented from the vastknowledge of the sevenChairmen who were in
attendance As our Parishcontinues to grow wecontinue our commitment tohelp Chamber members grow their businesses and search foropportunities to increase ourlevel of effectiveness andpush into a new realm ofperformance
Foote Family Dental Care
Foote Family Dental Care helda Ribbon Cutting Ceremony onFriday March 13 2015announcing the opening of their location at 328 SouthBurnside Avenue in GonzalesFoote Family Dental Care is thebrand new state of the art
dental facility for Dr NoraRichardson-Foote Dr Foote was in private practice inDenham Springs for over 14
years before moving toGonzales She offers a wide
variety of restorative and cos-metic procedures for patients of all ages Dr Foote also offerssedation dentistry and same day appointments Foote Family
Dental Care hours are Monday 900am ndash 500pm Tuesday andThursday 830am ndash 400pm
Wednesday and Friday 830amndash 100pm
Attending the ribbon cuttingfor Foote Family Dental Care
were Owner Dr NoraRichardson-Foote DDSDental Hygienist Lacie Green Front DeskDental AssistantRamsey Catoir City of Gonzales Mayor Barney
Arceneaux Ascension ParishPublic Information OfficerLester Kenyon AscensionChamber of CommercePresidentCEO SherrieDespino Chamber BoardMember Paul Salvant Chamber
Ambassadors ChamberMembers family and friends
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Bad BreathBy Calvin Bessonet DDSFAGD Ascension Premier Dental
Whether you call it bad breath
or halitosis itrsquos an unpleasant
condition thatrsquos cause for
embarrassment Some people
with bad breath arenrsquot even
aware therersquos a problem If
yoursquore concerned about bad
breath see your dentist He or
she can help identify the cause
and if itrsquos due to an oral condi-
tion develop a treatment plan
to help eliminate it
What you eat affects the air you
exhale Certain foods such as
garlic and onions contribute to
objectionable breath odor
Once the food is absorbed into
the bloodstream it is trans-
ferred to the lungs where it is
expelled Brushing flossing and
mouthwash will only mask the
odor temporarily Odors contin-
ue until the body eliminates the
food Dieters may develop
unpleasant breath from infre-
quent eating
If you dont brush and floss
daily particles of food remain in
the mouth collecting bacteria
which can cause bad breath
Food that collects between the
teeth on the tongue and
around the gums can rot leav-
ing an unpleasant odor
Bad breath can also be caused by
dry mouth (xerostomia) which
occurs when the flow of saliva
decreases Saliva is necessary to
cleanse the mouth and remove
particles that may cause odor
Dry mouth may be caused by
various medications salivary
gland problems or continuously
breathing through the mouth
If you suffer from dry mouth
your dentist may prescribe anar-
tificial saliva or suggest using
sugarless candy and increasing
your fluid intake
Tobacco products cause bad
breath If you use tobacco ask
your dentist for tips on kicking
the habit
Bad breath may be the sign of a
medical disorder such as a local
infection in the respiratory
tract chronic sinusitis postnasal
drip chronic bronchitis dia-
betes gastrointestinal distur-
bance liver or kidney ailment
If your dentist determines that
your mouth is healthy you may
be referred to your family doc-
tor or a specialist to determine
the cause of bad breath
Maintaining good oral health is
essential to reducing bad breath
Schedule regular dental visits
for a professional cleaning and
checkup If you think you have
constant bad breath keep a log
of the foods you eat and make a
list of medications you take
Some medications may play a
role in creating mouth odors
Let your dentist know if youve
had any surgery or illness since
your last appointment
Brush twice a day with fluoride
toothpaste to remove food
debris and plaque Brush your
tongue too Once a day use
floss or an interdental cleaner to
clean between teeth
Mouthwashes are generally
cosmetic and do not have a
long-lasting effect on bad
breath If you must constantly
use a breath freshener to hide
unpleasant mouth odor see
your dentist If you need extra
help in controlling plaque your
dentist may recommend using a
special antimicrobial mouth
rinse A fluoride mouth rinse
used along with brushing and
flossing can help prevent tooth
decay
Clean your tongue Most of the
odor that comes from your
mouth is on your tongue Use
your toothbrush with tooth-
paste reach back as far as possi-
ble and brush forward A
tongue scraper works even bet-
ter which can be found at any
pharmacy or supermarket The
metal ones are dishwasher safe
and allow you to clean them
regularly
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Tom Bensonand the Saga of the Intentionally Defective GrantorTrust
In February I wrote an articleabout trusts The article discussedthe basics of trust law andexplained that the trustee of atrust has a duty to act in the bestinterest of the trustrsquos beneficiaries At that time Robert Rosenthalthe trustee of a trust created by Tom Benson was refusing toremove the Saints and Pelicanssports franchises from the trust inexchange for an unsecuredpromissory note that Mr Benson was attempting to substitute
instead Mr Bensonrsquos daughterand his two grandchildren are thebeneficiaries of the trust He wants to remove the teams fromthe trust so he can give them tohis third wife
In recent weeks there have been
further developments regardingthis attempted asset swap that areof interest This article will discussthe strategy Benson is trying to useto remove the sports franchisesfrom the trust and the recentdevelopments regarding hisattempts to do so
The type of trust that owns theSaints and Pelicans is an irrevocabletrust and trusts like this are oftenused for estate tax planningpurposes If someone dies withassets exceeding approximately $5million estate taxes are owedbefore distributions are made to
the heirs To minimize these taxesirrevocable trusts are created andassets are transferred into themSince the trust is irrevocable thecreator of the trust (called theldquoGrantorrdquo) has no right to use theassets therefore the assets arenot considered a part of hisestate at death
In addition to removing assetsfrom the Grantorrsquos estate for estatetax purposes these trusts oftenallow the Grantor to continue to
pay the income tax on the assetstransferred to the trust Thisstrategy is used to further reducethe Grantorrsquos estate for tax purpos-es This is possible because theestate tax laws and income tax lawsare not aligned Assets placed in atrust that are not counted forestate tax purposes can still beconsidered as owned by theGrantor for income tax purposesThis type of irrevocable trust iscalled an ldquointentionally defective
grantor trustrdquo However it is notdefective at all ndash in reality it is very effective at achieving its purposes
To be an ldquointentionally defectivegrantor trustrdquo the lawyer whodrafts it has to put some speciallanguage in it In Louisiana themost common power we use tocreate an ldquointentionally defectivegrantor trustrdquo is for the Grantor tobe able to substitute assets of anequal value for the assets that arein the trust Apparently this rightto substitute assets of an equal value is what Tom Benson istrying to do
As mentioned the trustee hasthus far refused to allow thesubstitution of assets Instead hehas asked for asset appraisals toshow that the values are equalHis refusal to make the exchangeof assets has spawned anotherlawsuit ndash this time in federal courtThis new lawsuit was filed by MrBensonrsquos attorneys on March 11thand it alleges the trustee neverrequired appraisals for previousmultimillion dollar exchanges and
so he shouldnrsquot this time either
There is another lawsuit pendingbetween Benson and his family in aTexas state court over another trustthat owns some other businessesfounded by Benson Although the judge in that case has no authority regarding the new suit filed infederal court he has stated hedoes not believe the asset swapcan happen
Mr Bensonrsquos attempt to removethe Saints and Pelicans from a trustthat owns them so he can givethem to his third wife involves asophisticated planning tool used by attorneys to reduce estate taxesHowever in this instance the toolis being used to try to take some-thing away from his children andgrandchildren and give it to hiscurrent wife I would have toagree with the Texas judge Idonrsquot think this swap will happeneither particularly if the trust issubject to Louisiana law Althoughthis attempt might not be success-ful there is one thing you can take
away from this saga we all need toplan for two things we know aregoing to happen ndash death and taxes
Mrs Melancon has engaged in the practice of law in Louisiana for the past 17 yearsThe primary focus of her practice is estate planning special needs planning elder law and probate She is also accredited by the VA to give advice regarding veteransrsquo benefits For more information please contact her at 225-744-0027 You may also visit her website at wwwLegacyCenterLacom
YOUR ESTATE MATTERSBy Linda Melancon
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Silkpeel Q amp A What is Silkpeeldermalinfusion
The SilkPeel DermalinfusionSystem combines non-invasiveexfoliation with deep delivery of patient-specific solutions directly tothe skin The Silk Peel stimulatesnew cell growth andaddresses your specific skincondition giving your skinthe revitalization you want Your skin immediately looksclearer and brighter and
definitely feels smootherand your makeup will goon easily
How is SilkPeel differentfrom othermicrodermabrasionprocedures
While they both remove aportion of the upper layer of the skin or the stratumcorneum a SilkPeel is much morecontrolled and consistent in the
way it operates That is becauserather than blasting particles at skin(as with older microderm devices)or pushing an abrasive tip acrossthe skin by hand dermalinfusionuses the controlled vacuum pres-sure to pull the skin up into achamber in the hand piece where it is evenly abraded justas agressively or as softly as the vacuum pressure is set by ourskincare professional
Is there any downtime withSilkpeel dermalinfusion
Usually there is no downtime withthe SilkPeel but some patientscan experience tightening of theskin and mild exfoliation Post
treatment the skin may be slightly pink but this should last for aboutone hour Patients can return back to work post treatment or resumetheir everyday routine
Who should get a Silkpeel
All skin types can benefit from theSilkPeel treatment The SilkPeelcan help anyone who has acne sundamage hyperpigmentation brownspots mild wrinkles skin dullnessand large pores Even the mostsensitive-skin individual maybenefit from a silk peel that hasbeen adjusted for their skin type
How often should I geta Silkpeel
To jump start your new skin we recommend 3-4 treatments2 weeks apart and maintenanceevery 2-3 months However evenone silk peel will usually refresh your skin for up to six weeks
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CJ Parent The Musical RidgeRunner form the Bluff Road When you first meet Clarence ldquoCJrdquoParent you wouldnrsquot think that he would even get on a stage much lesssing and play guitar CJ is a quiet
person but he comes out of himself for his music Music is life to CJShirley and I had a relaxing visit with Lynette and CJ on theirhouseboat that CJ built himself in1985 By trade CJ was a surveyorbut the houseboat is a testament tohis carpentry skills Compact andcomfortable the boat has all thecomforts of a land house with theadvantage of cruising the river if one
so desiredThe desire to play music startedearly for CJ but his nudge into
music came from his father MrKenneth (CJrsquos dad) said he always wanted to play guitar so with acouple of box guitars procured fromMexico their musical journey beganCJ was sixteen and still in school soafter his homework was done he
and his dad would practice Thispriceless bond continued (not thehomework but the music) untilhis dad passed away about three years ago
CJ grew up on the Bluff Road inDutchtown CJrsquos dad worked inthe oil field all his life Theyobviously didnrsquot have television asCJ is one of nine children Rosannaand Kenneth Parent are the proudparents of (oldest to youngest)Caroline Shook Cathy HatcherKenneth Jr Claudia HelgettFranky King Clarence ldquoCJrdquoCharlie Celeste Harris andKarla Metz
CJ was a member of the last classto graduate from Dutchtown HighSchool in 1966 This is when hestarted playing music for the publicHis first band was The RidgeRunners This band was comprisedof Pierre Curry-vocals CJ-leadguitar Billy Joe Berteau-rhythmguitar and Ronnie Tircuiton drums
We didnrsquot try to remember datesthat messes up most of us these
days but this is the list of bandsCJ has been a part of for the last44 years
Lynn Landry ampThe Ram Rods
Lynn Landry-vocals and rhythmguitar Gwen Landry-vocals CJ-leadguitar the late Cary Arceneaux-bassRonnie Bercegeay-bass the lateHopson Arceneaux-drums
Mike Broussard amp the Drifters
Mike Broussard-vocals amp rhythmguitar CJ ndashlead guitar and harmonythe late Randy Babin-bass and
Daniel Gautreaux on drums
Southern Boogie Band CJndashvocals the late Randy Braud-leadRandy Bourgeois-drums CharlieMoran- Bass David Miles-keyboardRuckels Gautreaux-trumpet MikeLambert-sax
Destiny CJ ndash vocals amp lead guitarJohn Braud-vocals amp sax Donny Bercegeay-keyboard Dale Hymel-bass Sammy Myers-drums
LA 1 Band Robert Townsend-drums amp vocals CJ ndashlead guitarLane Swearingen-bass About this time CJ played withHenry Broussard and his bandUnfortunately we couldnrsquot remem-ber these guys either Some parts of
getting older really suckThe Reunion Band SteveManseur-lead vocals amp guitar MikeKing-keyboard Buddy Terrel-tenorsax Kevin Terrel-baritone saxRichard Leger-trumpet Cody Marchand-drums John Marchand-bass amp CJ on lead guitar and vocalsCruzzinrsquo CJ ndashlead guitar amp vocalskeyboard-Kit Duncan Snag Hebert-drums amp Randy Babin on bass
As you can see CJ has been quitthe busy fella for the last 44 yearsand Irsquom just talking about his
music CJ was a surveyor for Gulf States Utilities until retiring after25 years because of colon cancer While fighting the cancer CJ triedto keep surveying but the disease was too much CJ and Lynettehave been through three bouts of cancer 2001 2007 amp 2011 Hisbattle isnrsquot over as once again thecancer has reared its ugly headLynette has been there every step of the way for CJ Lynette is anaccomplished musician in her ownright not a surprise considering she
CJ ParentThe Musical Ridge Runner from the Bluff Road
Clarence CJ Parent got his ticket to go play with the Angels on March 25 He was a lifelong friend of mine-his fathers landbordered ours back when Prairieville was really a prairie-and atreasured classmate in the final class of the old Dutchtown High School (Class of 66) My fondest memories of Clarence were playing with him and his dad-Kenneth Boy Parent-at the old C Brauds Grocery and Bar where we played Milk Cow Blues That tune has been recorded by everyone from Robert Johnson to Elvis to George Strait but we did it on Clarences Spanish guitar my
14-dollar Stella and Boys harmonica much to the delight ofRD Smith and the regular crowd
Clarence went on to bigger and better things playing with several Swamp Pop bands long after Id left my gig with Tinker and the BellsBut he always remembered my favorite song before I even requested it- Change Gonna Come by Sam Cook and my sister Lizs Almost Like a Song by Ronnie MilsaUGps I know he is sitting on the back of a pick-up truck with his dad right now playing a Jimmy Rodgerss song or something by Hank Williams He was a good friend and a
good picker and you cant ask for much more than that
Bill Delaune
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was a Bercegeay before she marriedCJ She started playing music in themiddle school band on clarinet Shealso played the baritone horn andtympani drums She graduated
from East Ascension in 1968 gotmarried and moved to Morgan CityShe has three children DwainDupuis Kristian Mayon and SarahMayon She and CJ are blessed
with 6 grandkids Dustin KeilaLauren Megan Bylan and Blair After her divorce Lynette movedhome and thatrsquos when she met CJHer brother actually was playing inthe band with CJ at the time She was encouraged to continue hermusic and got the chance to sit in with the band on saxophone (not abig stretch from the clarinet) She
got loads of encouragement fromband members and other saxplayers (Musicians all seem eagerto help other musicians with theirart) CJ was excited when Lynettestarted with the band since he wasalready ldquosweetrdquo on her He told ushe always wanted to kiss a sax
player We were glad he waited fora female sax player Sax playing wasnrsquot her only attraction for CJThose eyes kept drawing him inNot to mention her outgoing per-sonality charm and strong characterThey got married and remodeledthe houseboat Lynette was actually Cruzzinrsquos sax player until CJ gottoo sick to play If you happen topick up a Cruzzinrsquo CD the title cutldquoFull Recoveryrdquo CJ wrote forLynette A beautiful song be sureto get a copy of the CD
Throughout CJrsquos illness music
has been his stability and drivingforce He really loves his music youcan see it in his face when he talks
about it Lynette was his ROCK always there for him
CJ and Lynette would like tothank all the family and friends whogave them support and prayersthrough this ordeal Yourthoughtfulness and prayers are moreappreciated than you will ever know
Special thanks go out to themusicians that picked up CJrsquos slack
when he was too sick to fulfill hisgigs Mike and Steve BroussardTroy Dupree Steve Manseur BillBoudreaux and Jerry Acosta Youguys are the best
CJ is now retired and working onhis ldquohoney-dordquo list and Lynette works for St Elizabeth Physicians in
the business office CJ still playsmusic Yoursquoll see him at anynumber of benefits playing hisguitar and singing It is admirablethat he plays so many benefits Idonrsquot think he has ever turned downa request to play at a benefit Weare so blessed to have CJ andLynette in our community
We had a wonderful time floatingon the river at the Parentrsquos Theirplace is so peaceful it is always apleasure to spend time with themThanks to them for opening theirlives to us
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Fall gave us an abundant harvest this year
Itrsquos March and wersquore picking thefew remaining cabbage and Brusselsprouts from the garden And believeit or not in the hoop house wersquore still
being offered a few tomatoes from oursummer vines We like many people today are try-
ing new ways of growing our foods while hoping to conserve water andeliminate chemicals Aquaponicshydroponics raised beds wickingbeds even PVC tubing are all popularnew growing technics and wersquove triedthem all
Imagination has really become a funpart of gardening these days Pretty much anything goes
Through trial and error wersquove hadmany successes and failures in eachgrowing method
Aquaponics is the merging of aquaculture (the raising of fish) and hydro-
ponics (growing in nutrient balanced water with a clay media instead of soil)This method proved a bit challengingat first when trying to establish therequired nitrates and nitrides neededfor plant growth and fruit develop-ment while not harming the live fishbut we finally got it It uses the fish waste to feed the plants The plantsand clay media filter and clean the water and return it to the fish and thecycle simply repeats itself It is theclosest resemblance to a natural ecosystem found in and around naturersquosriverbanks Our plants grew andthrived They produced an abundanceof beautiful vegetables Cucumbers
especially thrived in this environmentand produced more than we and ourneighbors could pickle and eat Leafy plants however when picked quickly wilted and wouldnrsquot keep So unless we grazed in the greenhouse for sup-per this method proved not the rightchoice for us
An attractive and fun addition to ahydroponic or an aquaponic system isPVC piping that many use for grow-ing strawberries or lettuce Used astowers above the system for extragrowing space holes are cut from thepiping and replaced with plants Thesame water from the system keeps theplants watered and fed until they areready for harvest Donrsquot expect much
from a first year strawberry plant whether yoursquove planted it in a watersystem or in the ground We plant
our strawberries in October the yearbefore to allow their roots to becomeestablished while the plant is in itsdormant winter stage and cover them with straw or hay(if planted in theground) Once spring arrives theplants will offer you largerfirmer berries
Wicking beds are one of my
favorites They are very close totraditional growing in that theycontain a layer of soil then hay thenmore soil etchellip and act as the namesdescribes water is wicked from thebottom of the container up to theplant roots With this method wehave grown potatoes peanuts snap
beans head lettuce carrots and muchmore All the plants thrived in thisenvironment and the food kept wellafter picking Wicking beds can besituated on a table top or directly onthe ground making them an extremely versatile gardening method for smallor large spaces However if you havelaying hens like we do yoursquoll needsome fencing to protect your plantsfrom your birds should you placethem on the ground
There are many more growingmethods being used today and allhave their pros and cons but nomatter how you grow your familyrsquosfood by all means do it The reward
upon your familyrsquos table is worth theeffort and Irsquom here to tell you pridetastes delicious
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ldquoDo they still play the blues in Chicago When baseball season rolls around
When the snow melts awayDo the Cubbies still play in their ivy-covered burial groundhelliprdquo
Steve Goodman
As that great Americanphilosopher-and sometimescaddy-Bagger Vance once soastutely put it ldquoGolf is a gamethat you canrsquot winrdquo
So when you walk into a localestablishment-like Sammyrsquos Grillin Prairieville-after a round of 18frustrating holes itrsquos difficult toexplain to some of the non-golfingpatrons at the bar what justhappened in the last 4-5 hours
ldquoHowrsquod you hit lsquoem today WildBillrdquo asked one of barfliesfeigning common courtesy
ldquoWell letrsquos just say if I tried togrow tomatoes they would comeup sliced But I was only threeover after six holes-one over ahouse one over a patio and oneover a pool And donrsquot get mestarted on slow play Gasoline was
50 cents a gallon when we startedour round today It took StephenKing less time to write lsquoThe Standrsquothan for us to play 18 holes
ldquoAnd if I see one more20-handicapper plum bobbing athree-foot putt to make eightIrsquom going after him like Elin Woods on a Tiger hunt Andanother thinghelliprdquo
I never got to finish my whiningbecause just then the vision of despair walked into the lounge andplopped down beside me lookinglike hersquod just lost his first-bornmale child on some half-courthook shot at the buzzer Had Ibeen sitting at a blackjack table I
would have left immediately because this guy had ldquodoom of gloom coolerrdquo stamped on hisforehead
Now I wasnrsquot in the most jovialmood myself having just postedmy third consecutive score in themid-okay-upper 80rsquos causing meto fork up a team portrait of Jackson and Lincoln for myale-quaffing opponents But beinga sucker for lifersquos longshots Imustered up all the optimism Icould manage with a stock greet-ing ldquoGive me some good newsBuddyrdquo
He seemed to slip even deeper
into depression as he ordered red wine and proclaimed ldquoApril is thecruelest monthrdquo
Now Irsquom also a sucker forclassical references so anyone thatquotes TS Eliot deserves my nearly deaf right ear-at least until Ifinish my beer
ldquoTell me about itrdquo I repliedldquoMy putts have hit more lips thanMick Jaggerrsquos dentist lately andmy tee shots have been in the water so much I had to change thegrip on my ball retrieverrdquo
Thoroughly unimpressed withmy links disasters he lifted a glassof Meacutenage a Trois my way and
mumbled a Latin phrase Irsquod heardbefore-ldquoIn vino veritas-in winethere is truthrdquo
I didnrsquot even get a chance toadd my own ldquoAnd in beer there isfreedom but in water there isbacteriardquo toast to justify mydrinking because he had launchedinto a litany of personal problemsthat had befallen him during hisunfortunate fourth month
ldquoIt all began on April 1 when aco-workerrsquos prank caused me tolose my job at the clothing store While I was away from my deskthis jokester left messages for meto call Mr Lyons and Mr Behr
about some fur purchasesldquoHow was I to know it was the
number of the Baton Rouge Zoo
The zookeepers were outragedand contacted the PETA people who threw up a picket lion aroundour store My boss had no choicebut to let me go-a sacrificial lamb you might call me-thrown to the wolvesrdquo
I attempted to fake sympathy and leave quietly but he hadalready ordered another round inhopes of retaining his captiveaudience He took a sip of winegrimaced and complained to noone in particular ldquoThis issupposed to pass for MerlotOh well Caveat emptor-let thebuyer bewarerdquo
His next story was one I couldreally sympathize withldquoOut of work I tried to pick up
a few dollars in a Final Fourbracket but my champion selection Villanova lost to North CarolinaState who wouldnrsquot have evenbeen in the second round if LSUcould have hit the ocean off aboat Isnrsquot there anyone in BatonRouge who can shoot a freethrowrdquo he lamented
I started to mention formerTiger player Eddie Palubinskas who resides in the Capital City and is in the Guinness Book of World Records for most free
throws made in an hour (1206out of 1265) but apparently noone at LSU has had the goodsense to reach out for his helpBut there was no interrupting thehard-luck fellowrsquos whine withthe wine
ldquoI could go on ad nauseumabout the rest of the tournamentand my Alma Mater Albanyrsquosearly exithelliprdquo
ldquoAh the Great Danesrdquo Iinjected flaunting my uselesstrivial knowledge about collegenicknames
ldquoWhy yesrdquo he seemedsurprised
ldquoMy family is originally fromDenmark and they thought it would be clever to send methererdquo
ldquoIs that where you learnedLatinrdquo I asked noting his frequentuse of the language
ldquoOf courserdquo he answeredldquoAre you proficient in theClassics alsordquo
ldquoAd deum qui leaetificat juventutem meamrdquo I repliedproudly recalling my altar boy responses from over 55 years ago
ldquoOh the old Catholic massrdquo hesighed unimpressed ldquoAt least theLatin kept the ritual equally
incomprehensible everywhererdquoldquoSurely yoursquove had some good
things happen to you recentlyrdquo I
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said in my best Pollyanna voiceldquoWell I really thought my luck
had changed when some of my redneck cousins in Georgia scoredsome tickets to a practice round atthe Masters and invited me to jointhemrdquo he recalled ldquoBut we weredishonorably discharged from thepremises for making comments atTiger Woodsrdquo
ldquoWhat in the world did yousayrdquo I asked foolishly ldquoI certainly hope it had nothing to do withthis being the most popular week
in the year for vasectomies so thatmen can sit on a bag of frozenpeas for four days on doctorrsquosorders and watch golf and their wives canrsquot say a wordrdquo
ldquoNordquo he answered ldquoI donrsquotunderstand a lot of golf lingo butit had something to do withTigerrsquos girlfriend Lindsey Vonnshowing up after Woods hadplayed poorly on the front nineOne of my friends said somethinglike lsquoMaybe yoursquoll do better onLindseyrsquos backsidersquo and they showed us the gate making uspersona non gratisrdquo
ldquoMan you are hitting in somehard luckrdquo I sympathizedldquoDidnrsquot the Easter Bunny bring you anythingrdquo I added in a weak attempt to lighten theconversation
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the EasterBunnyrdquo he shot back ldquoI donrsquotbelieve in Santa Claus or theTooth Fairy of the Loch NessMonster I donrsquot believe inBigfoot or aliens or that Elvis and
Michael Jackson are alive andliving together in McElroy Swamp
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the Abominable Snowman orleprechauns or hobbits or Harry Potter And I donrsquot believe inmermaids Minotaurs orMedusa-although Irsquom fairlycertain my first wife was a relativeof the latterrdquo
ldquoDude-is there anything left that you do believe inrdquo I askedincredulously
His face lost what little
expression it had contained and his voice dropped to a Don Corleonehoarse whisper
ldquoI really believe that theChicago Cubs have a chance to win the World Series this yearrdquo
ldquoMan if you believe that yoursquollbelieve in anythingrdquo I countered
ldquoThings didnrsquot get any better asthe month progressedrdquo hecontinued ldquoI came out toSammyrsquos on April 14-unofficially known as National Hard Luck Day-because it was the day Lincoln was shot (lsquoSic SemperTyrannis-and so to all tyrantsrsquoshouted John Wilkes Boothrsquo) theday the Titanic sank and the day of the fatal Apollo 13 radiotransmission-lsquoHouston we have aproblemrsquo Amanda and Emily were gracing the bar so naturally they had attracted a club full of young well-built men all eager toimpress the lovely ladies After afew shot of Petrol the strongmendevised a King Arthur-like contestto see who was the strongest of
the lot and also win a few coinsrdquoldquoThey were going to pull a
sword out of a stonerdquo I askedtrying to keep up with theclassical theme
ldquoNo but after they hadsqueezed every drop out of aninnocent lemon into their tequilathe bet became who could squeezeone drop more I put my money on a lumberjack-looking lad withhuge hands but even he could notcoax one small drop from thedried-up fruit One by one the
rest of the Achilles lookalikes alsofailed and it appeared there wouldbe no winner
ldquoThen a scrawny little guy withglasses appeared from a dark cor-ner and asked if he might attemptthe feat The young studs all hada good laugh until one pushed thelemon toward the nerdy fellow and said lsquoGo ahead Geek Makeit leakrsquo The laughter turned toastonished gasps when thebespectacled gent held the lemonover a shot glass and producedone last-but very obvious-dropThen he picked up the prizemoney on the bar and headed forthe doorrdquo
ldquoHey wait a minuterdquo cried oneof the raging bulls ldquoWhat are you-some kind of magicianrdquo
ldquoNordquo said the money-counting accountant ldquoI work forthe IRSrdquo
ldquoThatrsquos when I rememberedthat the next day was April 15 andIrsquod forgotten to pay my taxes Sonow the government is after me
on top of everything elserdquoldquoLookrdquo I said ldquomaybe yoursquore
just having a bad month Aprilrsquosalmost over and May has got to bebetter In fact the Kentucky Derbyrsquos on May 2 this year and Ihave just the horse to change yourluck and solve all your financialproblemsrdquo
He actually looked encouragedfor the first time since hersquod comein so I neglected to tell him my sordid history of picking winnersin the Derby
ldquoYou seem fond of Latiny phras-es and the horsersquos name is CarpeDiem-Seize the day-which couldalso alter your jaded philosophy onlife He just won a Derby Prep inKentucky by five lengthsrdquo
That was my best shot so I was abit disappointed at the lack of enthusiasm on his part
ldquoThanksrdquo he said ldquobut Ialready have my Derby horsepicked out-one whose name ismore suited to my personalityHersquos a California colt called lsquoOneLucky Danersquordquo
He left me with one lastblast from the so-called ldquodeadlanguagerdquo
ldquoBibamus moriendum est-Letus drink for we must dierdquo
I turned to the young lady behind the bar and took him at his word with my favorite Englishphrase and my last winner of theKentucky Derby at 15-1-ldquoIrsquollhave anotherrdquo
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IntroducingMr Adam
Dale
This month I decided to mixthings up a bit and began a new path with my column I wantto use this space to tell storiesof and in a way give back tothe great musicians living andperforming in and around ourgreat parish With such a richmusic history in Ascension
parish I felt it would beonly fitting to stretch theboundaries on my maiden
journey into these shortbiographies and tell the story of a very dear friend of mineMr Adam Dale
Adam a Minden native was turned onto music by hisparents who purchased him aguitar for Christmas at theage of fourteen Whileattending Minden HighSchool he excelled musicallyespecially in choir class It was
while in high school that Adam had his first chance tolead a band on vocals andguitar when the christian rock
band ldquoShoelessrdquo was formedGiven his great vocal ability
Adam was blessed with ascholarship to attend LouisianaTech in Ruston an opportunity he couldnrsquot turn down Whilein Ruston he would meet and
become friends with severalmusicians that would laterbecome part of the band ldquoThe
American TragedyrdquoldquoTragedyrdquo as it would
become know as began in1999 and got its biggest break
very early on when discoveredand selected to be a part of aUSA network music themed TV
show called Farm Club FarmClub was hosted by BreauxBridge native and former MissUSA Ali Landry The show promoted unsigned bands by mixing them in with a nationalact on a nation wide liveperformance broadcast The
American Tragedy episode wasaired with Crazy Town as thefeatured national act At thetime Crazy Town was promot-
ing their number one smash hitButterfly After the exposure on Farm
Club gigs became easier tocome by American Tragedy began touring from coast tocoast They shared the stage
with bands like Stained SalivaHinder Candlebox andBowling for Soup to name afew After become veterans of the road the band decided tostay 100 independent neversigning with a record labelDale stated ldquoWe could never
find the right deal everything we were offered just didnrsquot feel
right to usrdquo The band wenton to release 3 full lengthalbums a live album and an EPthe most successful of these wasthe 2006 release ldquoWelcome tothe Showrdquo The band was ableto sell nearly 10000 albumsthrough touring alone
In the late 2000rsquos the bandlost their basses and began tolose some momentum It wasaround this time that Adam
met his future wife StefanieLaiche and decided to move toBaton Rouge to purse a solocareer Baton Rouge wasbooming with small venues that
were looking for smaller acts tohire and the timing seamedperfect to Dale This opportu-nity would also allow Adam tofocus on creating an album of material constructed entirely onhis own That first album wastitled ldquoThe Sun has Risen TheSun has Setrdquo
In the last few years Adamrsquos
schedule finally start to slow down and settle He and
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Stefanie are now married andexpecting their second childlater this year Adam iscurrently a resident of Ascensionparish where he has completedhis dream of having a homestudio 2014 saw the release of
Adamrsquos first album as a dad Adam says this is his best work to date The album is a maturedepiction of life as an adult andhow perspectives change frombeing in a rock band on the
roads of America to being adaddy with number two on the
way The album titled ldquoCatsand Dogsrdquo is also a nod to hisdaughter Collins Avery Dale asthey both share the same initials
Please take the time to sample Adam Dale and The AmericanTragedy on iTunes CD Baby orSpotify When you see his nameon a marque around town makesure you stop by and say hello
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Not long ago my step-daughter mentioned that my two grandchildren wanted tospend the night in a tentSpending the night outside in atent is exciting for most chil-dren Im sure most of you havetent stories of your own but fornow I would like to share a
couple of those horror stories of my own with you
We once had a duck lease inthe marsh at Pecan Island where
we were forced to stay in a tentOne particular night the crew decided to bring the boat to theroad We then went to a beerdrinking contest at the only barin Pecan Island We won thecontest during which time thismassive cold front blew through When we returned tothe tent later that night wediscovered that the tent hadbeen blown down Everythingthat we had was wet We didntraise the tent We all crawledunder it and did the best wecould The next morning atdaylight I found myself crawlingout on my hands and kneesupchucking the beer from thenight before
Great plans were in store fortent camping and deer huntingon a trip to Jackson-Bienville
years ago As we approached thecampground late that night we
noticed severe lightning on thehorizon My dad and ourhunting partner had enoughsense to bring a cot to sleep onI slept on the ground only to beawakened about two hours latersoaking wet I then moved tothe truck to miserably spend therest of the night We did kill adeer the next morning andspent the remainder of the day at a laundrymat in town dryingour clothes
Years ago the Bohemia WMA provided a campground My
two hunting partners and I went to the camp site afterspending the day deer hunting
and fishing It was Novemberand the temperature was very
warm One of my huntingbuddies began snoringunbelievably loud that night Ifinally couldnt take it anymoreso I went to the boat to sleepIt wasnt long before my otherbuddy joined me The
mosquitos were horrible outthere and I still couldnt sleepbecause of the snoring comingfrom the tent some tweny-five
yards awayTheres more horror stories
I could tell about tent outingsbut thats enough for now Atsome point in my life I quitstaying in tents and have nointention of doing so in thefuture Although its moreexpensive not nearly as muchfun and not as nature friendlyIll just go get a hotel roomMost of the time well cook ourfish or game on the tailgate of the truck at the room instead of at a campfire
My grandchildren definitely need to spend a night in a tentand Ill probably be the chosenone to do that with them My plans are to pitch it in mybackyard Then when things gosouth sometime that night asIm sure it will well go insideto a nice dry soft bed
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A cow give s near ly 200000 glas se s of
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-Earthworms have 5 hearts
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The average Japanese watches more than
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In average a human losses200 head hairs a day
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In the US frisbees out sell
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It is believed that Leonardo do V inci
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Despite a population of over a billion
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Children grow faster in the springtime
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During an oysters life it changes
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When Family Comes to
VisitIt happens several times a year
My out-of-state family comes to visit This past month my sisterJanet(Nana) made a visit with my niece Sally and her growingfamily Millie(3) and Addie(3 months) old
Donrsquot get me wrong I love my family and I love when they visitbut the stuff I have to do to maketheir visit a pleasant one
First off Irsquom a bachelor whichmeans there is house cleaning thatneeds to be done Maybe a coupleof days worth And I am talkingabout real cleaning like vacuuming mopping sheetchanging My favorite task is toclean and clear out the 3rdbedroom Yea Right You know the room that holds anything Ineeded to get out of sight quick junk room However there is aupside to cleaning the room Ialways find things Irsquove beenmissing for months
Then I move to the refrigeratorand another task that is seldomdone Gotta get the tupperwarebowls that are bulging at theseems out the fridge and thehouse After I took the junk out Irealized I didnrsquot have much in thefridge and had to restock With itempty the stains really start toshow I had to use Lysol
Bathroom cleaner and go tocleaning I havenrsquot mentioned thecarport the grass and the visitors bathroom Enough aboutthe cleaning You get the picture
After they arrive we make ourhellos and my home turns into anursery preschool with PrincessSophia and Frozen with Elsa onmy favorite flat screen that isgenerally tuned to sports and western movies
These guys are technology savvyThere is a IPad in both recliners with smartphones everywhereMillie has about 3 different onesOne minute shersquos using hers oneminute her Nanarsquos and then herMoms Hell they hacked my Cable account and recordedDisney shows on my televisionbefore they got here We started our week with a visit
to eat at local restaurants As the week goes on I get a chance totake them fishing Something thatis in my wheel house
I have to tell you fishing with a3 year old has its challenges Last year when she was 2 she had notrouble touching crickets Evencarried the buck around like shehad a cricket purse This year as a3 year old she wasnrsquot gettinganywhere close to those bugs Of
course Nana was trying torcherher encouraging her not to be
scared Also when Nana told herthe small crickets were babycrickets Millie put 2 and 2together and ask ldquoSo you arefishing with the Mommiecricketsrdquo Try to answer thatone Nana
Addie was a great baby She justlayed around played laughednursed and created unique smellsIt reminded me of back when my
son lived with me I made an eggsandwich for Nana and she ate itright off the babyrsquos butt It waslike a baby boody buffet
Now Millie and I made somememories She put her pinkToo-too on my head over my camo hat and put purple grapeflavored silver sparkling lip glosson me I donrsquot think it was my shade and wasnrsquot really in myfashion color wheel Then shepulled out the tangerine colorfingernail polish It took a whilefor that stuff to wear off Igot some funny looks at the
golf courseI did have fun making clues fora treasure hunt for Millie Theclues led her to the freezer where
there a treasure full of toys andgames wrapped in alluminum foilElsa doll from Frozen was oneShe been hugging it ever since
Now their gone Itrsquos quiet Thehouse smells like the dog I now have some 2 skim milk and asmall bottle of something that may be baby milk left behind Irsquom nottouching it I do have most of acrunchy peanut butter jar
Like lsquoThe Beverly Hill BilliesrsquoldquoYarsquoll come back now Hearrdquo
Thoughts from Bully
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$100 OFF any 60 Day program
You are invited to participate in the
2nd Annual
Cooking for a CauseJambalaya Cook-Off
Sunday June 28th to benefit woundedcombat veterans across the United States
Live Entertainment bull 1st 2nd 3rd place awards
bull Judged by the Jambalaya Festival Association
We need teams and sponsorsOur Goal is to exceed the 30 teams oflast year and raise needed funds to
support combat veterans
For More Information contactZack or Katie bull tiger-taverncom
14505 Highway 44 Gonzales LA 70737(225) 622-3719
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This Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port FourchonThis Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port Fourchon
Inshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and fishing for specks and reds occasionally drum and sheephead as well arriving back at the dock for 3pm Trips consist of live bait and artificial techniques Live bait ice tackle included If you have a favoriterod by all means bring it Food and drinks available upon request
oldermonths we usually fish Leeville and Golden Meadow marshes armermonths we typically fish Barataria and Timbalier bays beaches and the western barrier islands
Offshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and arriving back at the dock between 4-6pm These trips are the most commonly bookedtrips we generally target bottom species live bait mangrove fish and troll the rip when in season Fish you can expect to catch on t hese trips include snapper grouper amberjack wahoo blackfin tuna lemon fish dolphin
On these trips we generally travel up to 60 miles out
For More Information or to Book a Charter Call Today (985) 396-2728
MOTEL ROOMS bull TRAILER CAMPS bull RV PARKS bull BOAT STORAGE (wet)DAILY WET SLIPS bull MONTHLY WET SLIPS bull HOUSE BOATS bull BOAT SLIPS (dry)
We Are Hooking Them Up in Fourchon
Morans Marina bull 27900 Hwy 1 bull Golden Meadow LA 70357(985) 396-2728 bull cmoransmarinagmailcom
Captain Chris MoranHi Im Captain Chris Moran and I have fishedthe offshore and inshore waters of Louisianamy entire life I truly enjoy charter fishing tothe point that I dont know who is havingmore fun the clients or me No saltwaterspecies is safe from Cajun Made Charterswhether it be Tuna Marlin Wahoo DoradoShark Cobia Tarpon Amberjack MangroveRed Snapper Trigger Fish Grouper TroutRedfish or King Mackerel Trips consist ofInshore LiveArtificial Trout and RedfishingShallow and Deep Water Bottom FishingBlue Water Kite Fishing Overnight Tuna andSwordfish Offshore Fly Fishing and Big
Game Trolling
Motel 985-396-3900 bull Bar 985-396-2713 bull Port Fourchon Marina 985-396-2792Convenient StoreDeli 985-396-2727 bull Restaurant 985-396-2729 bull Office 985-396-2728
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17475 Airline HwyPrairieville LA 70769
Phone 225-647-6240Email Wendellpremiermarinenet
Email salespremiermarinenetwwwPremierMarinenet
Call Philip Banker for a Quote
Premier Performance Marine is an experienced boat dealer in Louisiana for New COACH Pontoons and MistyHarbor Pontoons We also carry well-known brands such as Mercury Evinrude Yamaha Honda Suzuki
Carolina Skiff Bullet Bass Boats and Phoenix Bass Boats Find new and used pontoon boats for sale as well asparts and boat motors at our Louisiana store central to Baton Rouge and New Orleans We also carry fishingboats bass boats and outboard motors You can find new or used models to suit your needs We often have
model close out sales during the summer so you can prepare for next season at a great price
Specializing in Pontoon Boatsfor 15 years
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is Kids having Fun
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is local athletics
These Kids are Good1312 WEST HWY 30 GONZALES 225-647-9631 bull 11209 COURSEY BLVD BATON ROUGE 225-368-1234 bull 1015 WEST LEE DRIVE BATON ROUGE 225-767-5008 bull 1800 SOUTH RANGE AVE DENHAM SPRINGS 225-664-8103
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The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is a solid community
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
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ATTENTION ADVERTISERS
The Official Program will be the
ONLY publication distributed at the
Jambalaya Festival
Advertise in theOfficial Program andHelp the Community
T H E O F F I C I A L P R O G R A M O F T H E J A M B A L A Y A F E S T I V A L A S S O C I A T I O N
2 0 1 4
D a n n y R o b e r t 2 0 1 2 J a m b a l a y a C h a m p i o n Advertising revenues raised go toThe Jambalaya Festival Association which in turn
are used and put back into our communityTo purchase ad space or
want to be a sponsor contact We are seekingSponsors for the
JambalayaFestival 2015
Mike Strong2256221324
Wally Tallion2258066579
Memorial Day Weekend May 22 - 24 2015Your whole family will enjoy the vast variety of food fun music and activities
that have made the Jambalaya Festival the cant miss highlight of the year
For information go to jambalayafestivalorg
We are raffling off a Golf Cart and 8 gallon jambalaya pot$10 Golf Cart and $1 Jambalaya Pot Tickets Drawing on May 24th
Sponsored by Krazy Kajun
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Pelican Point has a renewed visionand updated business plan to bothupgrade its facilities and servicesand to soon open its doors to whatshould become one of the toprestaurants and bars inAscension Parish
For almost 18 years Pelican Pointrsquosfood and beverage operation has
primarily focused on golfers needsBut with 800 families now living inPelican Point and nearly 600 familiesliving nearby Pelican Point will soonbe additionally focusing on the foodand beverage desires of these 1400families as well as other people whoare looking for more interesting foodand beverage options
An upgraded Pro Shop has beenmoved to a new location in theclubhouse while the old Pro Shop willsoon become an upscale bar forgolfers Pelican Point residents andothers interested in a beautifully dec-
orated smoke free bar with a greatenvironment
Numerous other renovations areunderway such as enlarging andupgrading the restaurant kitchen as
well as a private diningconferenceroom designed for small meetingsand our new ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquofor 12-24 people per event
Executive Chef Joshua Hebert willoversee all Food and Beverageoperations Chef Joshua Hebert hailsfrom the shores of Bayou LafourcheJoshua launched a new menu the
first week in April and will alsocontinuously offer a weekly lunch spe-cial crafted by him
Please join us for lunch and see allthe new improvements taking placeAs always Pelican Point is OPENTO THE PUBLIC We serve lunchdaily Tuesday-Sunday from 11am-3pm and breakfast on Saturdayand Sunday from 7am-1030am
Once all renovations are completedwe plan to extends our hours in the19th hole bar as well as ourrestaurant which will begin opening
for dinners on selected nights
Over the next few monthrsquos PelicanPoint will keep you updated on theprogress and improvements
Pelican Point is on the Move
Chef Joshua Hebert
ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquo
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All ingredients used are what is typically left overafter a crawfish boil
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Ingredients
frac12 lb peeled Crawfish Tails (with fat)2 lbs boiled red potatoes1 cup boiled corn (cut off the cob)frac14 cup green onions- thinly sliced1 clove boiled garlic1 link boiled sausage- roughly chopped1 cup mayofrac14 cup Creole mustard1 Tbls Creole seasoning
Batter Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil2 cups milk amp 2 eggs (whisk together)2 cups flour4 cups Panko bread crumbs
Method
Reheat your potatoes using either the microwave or byre-boiling them for about 5 minutes In a large mixing bowlcombine the heated potatoes corn chopped sausage greenonions garlic peeled cra wfish tails mayo Creole mustardand Creole seasoning and mix well Take your mixture andform into cakes approx 3 oz each
In a medium sauteacute pan heat your oil over med hi heat Nextdredge your cakes in the flour then the milk and egg mixtureand finally in the Panko bread crumbs Gently drop yourcakes 2 to 3 at a time into your heated oil and cookapproximately 3 minutes on each side Remo ve from heatand allow to cool 2 minutes before serving
41
Cooking Gourmet at Home
Executive ChefBen Jarreau
ldquoAfter The Boilrdquo
Crawfish Cakes
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Latilrsquos Landing Houmas House Plantation amp Gardens
Invites You to Experience
OPEN DAILY Daily Tours
Monday Tuesday 9AM - 5 PM Wednesday-Sunday 9AM -7 PM
Cafe Burnside
11 AM- 2 PM daily Latils Landing
Wednesday through Saturday 6 PM- 9 PMSunday Brunch 11 AM - 3 PM
Reservations Required
Latilrsquos Landing R E S T A U R A N T
R I V E R R O A D B U R N S I D E L A bull 2 2 5 4 7 3 9 3 8 0 bull k k h o u m a s h o u s e c o m
J e r e m y L a n g l o i s
E x e c u t i v e C h e f
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with Layne Gautreau
On this special daymothersgrandmothers and mothers-to-bewillbe bestowed love and appreciation- with gifts of cards flowers family gatherings and that one very specialgift of fine jewelry While traditionalgifts of motherrsquos rings engravedlockets and diamond hearts remain afavorite this season you have many newand exciting designs to selectfrom Chic mommy pendants formothers of all ages designed withsweet silhouettes danglingbirthstones or initial charms are ontop of the list These precious giftsoffer versatile settings to allow easy
additions upon the arrival of new family members pets includedPersonalized family jewelry representsthe spirit of family love thatwill becherished and remembered for a
lifetime Classic with a moderntwist diamond jewelry remains atreasured keepsakesure to capture amotherrsquos heartDiamond designs inmountings of karatgold platinum orsterling silver areavailable foranyonersquos taste forall budgets and arealways a perfect giftto enchant that
specialmom Pink is in itrsquos not only pretty but it is posh This MotherrsquosDay you will find an abundance of fashionable designs featuring pink
karat gold and gemstones Forcenturies the color pink has beenthought of as being femininesensitive tender and innocenteverything associated with mother-hood This year more than ever youhave an impressive number of beauti-
ful personal and affordable keepsakestyles to commemorate the specialhighlights of any motherrsquos life Eachmaintains its historic charm and dis-tinctive look while adding a new bril-liance to all kinds of jewelry designs
Birthstones April - Diamond
A crystalline material composed of pure carbon diamonds are brilliantly clear sparkling and one of the hard-est substances known to man The
pure white diamond has long been asymbol of innocence and invincibility And because of its inner fire and
durability diamond was alwaysbelieved to strengthen love and bringmarital happiness No wonder it isnow the most popular gem forengagements and weddings Becauseof their inner fire it is important tohave your diamonds cleanedprofessionally to maintain their lively sparkle and brilliance
Jewelry QampA
What is a Nail Head When around brilliant diamond is poorlyproportionedwith excessive paviliondepth the center of the diamondappears dark
What are the 3 Brsquos of DiamondCutting The Bruter gives a roughdiamond its face-up outline TheBlocker places the table and fourfacets on the crown plus four facetsand the culet on the pavilion TheBrillianteer places and polishes theremaining 40 facets of the 58facet totaly
What is a Spread Stone This is apolished diamond that is cut to look
larger than it actually is It has ashallowpavilion with a disproportion-ately large table sometimesexhibiting the fish eye effect
What is a Scintillation This is thereflection of outside light shining onthe facets of a diamond producingquick flashes resembling sparksSometimes called sparkle it is usually seen when the diamond is moved orthe light source shifts
Jewelry GiftsSure To WarmThe Heart
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HomemadeBeauty Concoctions ndash DoThey Really Work
I must admit Irsquom a Pinterestlover In my free time I lovelooking for fun beauty tipstricks and recipes So here are
a few homemade beauty recipesthat I triedhellipfinally
Coffee Sugar Scrub
A well known (Irsquove wanted tomake this for a couple of yearsnow) skin firming homemaderecipe that has a reputation totone and tighten problem areasof the body
Recipe1 cup coffee (any kind)
1 cup sugarfrac12 cup olive oilfrac12 cup water
Put all ingredients in blenderand blend until a fine consisten-cy Keep in air tight containerand place by your SHOWER
I say put by the shower
because I kept mind next to my tubhellipsince Irsquom a total bath girlI canrsquot help it Since I wassmall my maw maw alwaysmade me luxurious bubblebaths (Ivory liquid) and Irsquovebeen hooked since
So as you can see here (photo)after hovering in my bathtub toapply my coffee scrub all overmy thighs and tush it got a lit-tle messy Well maybe it got alot messy
After using this the pastfew weeks although notconsistently I certainly feel like
my skin is tighter Even when Iapplied the mixture at nightthe next day I felt my skin alittle tighter
PS ndash I also felt a little moreawake just from smelling the
coffee aromaOverall review is this is atemporary fix to smooth andtighten the skin Itrsquos not along term fix but then againnothing is except to exerciseFun recipe though
Vinegar ListerineFoot Soak
This recipe is new to me but I was ready to try it nonetheless
It states that in 15 ndash 30 min-utes all your hard and dry skin will come off by just rubbing atowel over your feet
Recipe
Equal parts
Listerine (Some say donrsquot usethe blue stuff because it willmake your feet blue I hadTotal Listerine which is clear)Vinegar (they say apple cideris better but I used regular
vinegar)
Hot waterSoak feet for 15 to 30 minutesand then remove skin with atowel
I started by mixing only a cupeach but if yoursquod like to soak both feel completely yoursquollneed to use at least two cups of each Also make sure you useHOT water not only does itfeel better to soak your feet inbut I it also helps further soften
your dry skin
I decided to soak my feet forthe full 30 minutes I must saythe smell wasnrsquot ideal but my feet felt invigorated veryquickly (from the ListerineIrsquom assuming)
After 30 minutes Then I pulledmy feet out and a towel did not
work to take off the dead skinI needed something a littlemore heavy duty So with apumice stone and soft brush I
was able to scrub some skin
away however the tougherareas like around my heel area
werenrsquot as easy to remove I would say in the toughercalloused areas it softened theskin about 50 This may bean idea time to use a skinshaver but be careful if youdo that
Overall review of this recipeis skip it and just go get apedicure
Happy Spring Ascension Parish
Get out an enjoy the weatherfamily friends and a have agood time
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Itrsquos All Good at Frankrsquos in PrairievilleWe havenrsquot changed Wersquove only gotten betterOpen 7 days a week and entertainment onFriday Night makes your visit with us pleasurable
2256738876 bull Airline HwyPrairieville
franksrestaurantlanet
We also cater boiled crawfishon or off site with our
Outdoor Pavillion Availablefor your event
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This year we double ournumber of cooks when 23crawfish cooking teams set outto showcase their secret
recipes In addition there were45 craft booths and 30 carshow entrees showed theirstuff along with a karaoke
contestThis year Na-Na-Sha Band
played from 200 - 500 androcked the afternoon away
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For more than 19 years we have developed owned and managed senior housing communities throughout
Louisiana and Georgia that provide alternative livingarrangements for seniors combining wellness independence and personal care in a warm dignified setting with over 100
years of personal and professional experience
ldquoCOME JOIN OUR AZALEA FAMILY AND LET US
BE YOUR NEW HOME AWAY FROM HOMErdquo
2305 S Purpera Avenue Gonzales LA 70737
2256441028The event was geared to raise
money for Dreams Come True by selling the crawfish cooked in thecontest at a reasonable rateEveryone enjoyed the crawfishand with 70 sacks of crawfishboiled it was evident the event was a great success
It was a great day and wersquod liketo thank all of our committeemembers cooks craft vendorscar show entrees karaoke singers volunteers judges sponsors and abig thanks to all the public for
coming spend there Saturday withus to help raise money for theDream Kids We could not havehad such a successful event without all of you
Cajun Livin N Cookin and TheDreams Come True Foundation would like to thank
Judges-Leuna Johnson - Ascension PublicSchools Child NutritionSupervisor Sherman Jackson -Gonzales Police Cheryl Babin -
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Gonzales Weekly CitizenCharlotte Guedry -Pelican Post OnlineNewspaper Kylie Dixon - WBRZ-TV Sam Irwin -Crawfish ReportcomChloe Ernest - CrawfishQueen Wally Tallion-Jambalaya Festival Association DaveNusbaum - WWL-TVSabrina Nusbaum - Ascension Parish School
Board Richard Condon -Eagle 981 EddieLambert - District 59
Committeemembers -Rodney and Leslie Dupuy with Cajun Livin NCookin (event host andcoordinators crawfishcook-off) Kim Aydell andSherry Mack (craftbooths) Ronnie Romano(Karaoke) AP andCharlotte Borne (Judges
Area) Tashia Loots andErik Fairley with Sweet ampSalty (car show) Monica with Louisiana Jaycees(crawfish eating contestand washer boardtournament Galvez FireDepartment (washingcrawfish) and EMSgservices Sorrento FireDepartment (cokebooth) Freddie Smith with Dreams Come True(Treasure) Terry McConnell (powered
parachute aircrafts)
Sponsors-Our top Major - Crownsponsors were FredsTravel Centers of Louisiana and BulletIndustrial
Gold sponsors -Its Just PrintHole N Da Wall SeafoodLamar Dixon ExpoFoundation AtmosEntergy
Silver Sponsors -Cuts-N-Such Hair SalonLLC Galvez Hardwareand Outdoor CookingJambalaya Festival Association River RatsBar and Grille
Bronze Sponsors -Harvest SupermarketPeppers Fresh MarketPrairieville PharmacyTags amp Titles Old TimeFarm Supply Pinnacle
Services Roys IceBatemans Ice MannysBar
The event was a greatsuccess for a great causeand we are looking for- ward to seeing you againnext year
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Thank You for
Your Support of
Dreams Come True
Attention Candidates Seeking Election
Ascension Magazine is here to help get your messagein the hands of Ascension Parish residents
Contact Mike Strong
Office 2256221324 Cell 2254135485
E-mail stronggraphics1coxnet
wwwascensionmagazinenet
Order Your Ads Space Early
Premium space still available
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Hey Dr RobIrsquom sending you
a selfie Do I look
alr ight
SCENSION P RISH
NIM L HOSPIT L
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Breakfast with Sherrie
The first Breakfast withSherrie of 2015 was held atthe Ascension Chamber office
Wednesday April 8 2015
Former Chairmanrsquos of theBoard came together withpresent Chairman KendalMatassa and President SherrieDespino to discuss Boardaccomplishments and thegrowth of the ChamberTopics regarding newmarketing campaigns to help
Chamber members maximizetheir growth potential as wellas new and exciting upcomingprograms in the 2015 year
were discussed in depth withmany new ideas beingpresented from the vastknowledge of the sevenChairmen who were in
attendance As our Parishcontinues to grow wecontinue our commitment tohelp Chamber members grow their businesses and search foropportunities to increase ourlevel of effectiveness andpush into a new realm ofperformance
Foote Family Dental Care
Foote Family Dental Care helda Ribbon Cutting Ceremony onFriday March 13 2015announcing the opening of their location at 328 SouthBurnside Avenue in GonzalesFoote Family Dental Care is thebrand new state of the art
dental facility for Dr NoraRichardson-Foote Dr Foote was in private practice inDenham Springs for over 14
years before moving toGonzales She offers a wide
variety of restorative and cos-metic procedures for patients of all ages Dr Foote also offerssedation dentistry and same day appointments Foote Family
Dental Care hours are Monday 900am ndash 500pm Tuesday andThursday 830am ndash 400pm
Wednesday and Friday 830amndash 100pm
Attending the ribbon cuttingfor Foote Family Dental Care
were Owner Dr NoraRichardson-Foote DDSDental Hygienist Lacie Green Front DeskDental AssistantRamsey Catoir City of Gonzales Mayor Barney
Arceneaux Ascension ParishPublic Information OfficerLester Kenyon AscensionChamber of CommercePresidentCEO SherrieDespino Chamber BoardMember Paul Salvant Chamber
Ambassadors ChamberMembers family and friends
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Bad BreathBy Calvin Bessonet DDSFAGD Ascension Premier Dental
Whether you call it bad breath
or halitosis itrsquos an unpleasant
condition thatrsquos cause for
embarrassment Some people
with bad breath arenrsquot even
aware therersquos a problem If
yoursquore concerned about bad
breath see your dentist He or
she can help identify the cause
and if itrsquos due to an oral condi-
tion develop a treatment plan
to help eliminate it
What you eat affects the air you
exhale Certain foods such as
garlic and onions contribute to
objectionable breath odor
Once the food is absorbed into
the bloodstream it is trans-
ferred to the lungs where it is
expelled Brushing flossing and
mouthwash will only mask the
odor temporarily Odors contin-
ue until the body eliminates the
food Dieters may develop
unpleasant breath from infre-
quent eating
If you dont brush and floss
daily particles of food remain in
the mouth collecting bacteria
which can cause bad breath
Food that collects between the
teeth on the tongue and
around the gums can rot leav-
ing an unpleasant odor
Bad breath can also be caused by
dry mouth (xerostomia) which
occurs when the flow of saliva
decreases Saliva is necessary to
cleanse the mouth and remove
particles that may cause odor
Dry mouth may be caused by
various medications salivary
gland problems or continuously
breathing through the mouth
If you suffer from dry mouth
your dentist may prescribe anar-
tificial saliva or suggest using
sugarless candy and increasing
your fluid intake
Tobacco products cause bad
breath If you use tobacco ask
your dentist for tips on kicking
the habit
Bad breath may be the sign of a
medical disorder such as a local
infection in the respiratory
tract chronic sinusitis postnasal
drip chronic bronchitis dia-
betes gastrointestinal distur-
bance liver or kidney ailment
If your dentist determines that
your mouth is healthy you may
be referred to your family doc-
tor or a specialist to determine
the cause of bad breath
Maintaining good oral health is
essential to reducing bad breath
Schedule regular dental visits
for a professional cleaning and
checkup If you think you have
constant bad breath keep a log
of the foods you eat and make a
list of medications you take
Some medications may play a
role in creating mouth odors
Let your dentist know if youve
had any surgery or illness since
your last appointment
Brush twice a day with fluoride
toothpaste to remove food
debris and plaque Brush your
tongue too Once a day use
floss or an interdental cleaner to
clean between teeth
Mouthwashes are generally
cosmetic and do not have a
long-lasting effect on bad
breath If you must constantly
use a breath freshener to hide
unpleasant mouth odor see
your dentist If you need extra
help in controlling plaque your
dentist may recommend using a
special antimicrobial mouth
rinse A fluoride mouth rinse
used along with brushing and
flossing can help prevent tooth
decay
Clean your tongue Most of the
odor that comes from your
mouth is on your tongue Use
your toothbrush with tooth-
paste reach back as far as possi-
ble and brush forward A
tongue scraper works even bet-
ter which can be found at any
pharmacy or supermarket The
metal ones are dishwasher safe
and allow you to clean them
regularly
FREE Teeth Bleaching( with New Patient Exam X-ray and cleaning )
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Chase Roy PT DPT
Growing withthe DutchtownCommunity
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Donrsquot ignore those nagging aches and pains
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Tom Bensonand the Saga of the Intentionally Defective GrantorTrust
In February I wrote an articleabout trusts The article discussedthe basics of trust law andexplained that the trustee of atrust has a duty to act in the bestinterest of the trustrsquos beneficiaries At that time Robert Rosenthalthe trustee of a trust created by Tom Benson was refusing toremove the Saints and Pelicanssports franchises from the trust inexchange for an unsecuredpromissory note that Mr Benson was attempting to substitute
instead Mr Bensonrsquos daughterand his two grandchildren are thebeneficiaries of the trust He wants to remove the teams fromthe trust so he can give them tohis third wife
In recent weeks there have been
further developments regardingthis attempted asset swap that areof interest This article will discussthe strategy Benson is trying to useto remove the sports franchisesfrom the trust and the recentdevelopments regarding hisattempts to do so
The type of trust that owns theSaints and Pelicans is an irrevocabletrust and trusts like this are oftenused for estate tax planningpurposes If someone dies withassets exceeding approximately $5million estate taxes are owedbefore distributions are made to
the heirs To minimize these taxesirrevocable trusts are created andassets are transferred into themSince the trust is irrevocable thecreator of the trust (called theldquoGrantorrdquo) has no right to use theassets therefore the assets arenot considered a part of hisestate at death
In addition to removing assetsfrom the Grantorrsquos estate for estatetax purposes these trusts oftenallow the Grantor to continue to
pay the income tax on the assetstransferred to the trust Thisstrategy is used to further reducethe Grantorrsquos estate for tax purpos-es This is possible because theestate tax laws and income tax lawsare not aligned Assets placed in atrust that are not counted forestate tax purposes can still beconsidered as owned by theGrantor for income tax purposesThis type of irrevocable trust iscalled an ldquointentionally defective
grantor trustrdquo However it is notdefective at all ndash in reality it is very effective at achieving its purposes
To be an ldquointentionally defectivegrantor trustrdquo the lawyer whodrafts it has to put some speciallanguage in it In Louisiana themost common power we use tocreate an ldquointentionally defectivegrantor trustrdquo is for the Grantor tobe able to substitute assets of anequal value for the assets that arein the trust Apparently this rightto substitute assets of an equal value is what Tom Benson istrying to do
As mentioned the trustee hasthus far refused to allow thesubstitution of assets Instead hehas asked for asset appraisals toshow that the values are equalHis refusal to make the exchangeof assets has spawned anotherlawsuit ndash this time in federal courtThis new lawsuit was filed by MrBensonrsquos attorneys on March 11thand it alleges the trustee neverrequired appraisals for previousmultimillion dollar exchanges and
so he shouldnrsquot this time either
There is another lawsuit pendingbetween Benson and his family in aTexas state court over another trustthat owns some other businessesfounded by Benson Although the judge in that case has no authority regarding the new suit filed infederal court he has stated hedoes not believe the asset swapcan happen
Mr Bensonrsquos attempt to removethe Saints and Pelicans from a trustthat owns them so he can givethem to his third wife involves asophisticated planning tool used by attorneys to reduce estate taxesHowever in this instance the toolis being used to try to take some-thing away from his children andgrandchildren and give it to hiscurrent wife I would have toagree with the Texas judge Idonrsquot think this swap will happeneither particularly if the trust issubject to Louisiana law Althoughthis attempt might not be success-ful there is one thing you can take
away from this saga we all need toplan for two things we know aregoing to happen ndash death and taxes
Mrs Melancon has engaged in the practice of law in Louisiana for the past 17 yearsThe primary focus of her practice is estate planning special needs planning elder law and probate She is also accredited by the VA to give advice regarding veteransrsquo benefits For more information please contact her at 225-744-0027 You may also visit her website at wwwLegacyCenterLacom
YOUR ESTATE MATTERSBy Linda Melancon
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How is SilkPeel differentfrom othermicrodermabrasionprocedures
While they both remove aportion of the upper layer of the skin or the stratumcorneum a SilkPeel is much morecontrolled and consistent in the
way it operates That is becauserather than blasting particles at skin(as with older microderm devices)or pushing an abrasive tip acrossthe skin by hand dermalinfusionuses the controlled vacuum pres-sure to pull the skin up into achamber in the hand piece where it is evenly abraded justas agressively or as softly as the vacuum pressure is set by ourskincare professional
Is there any downtime withSilkpeel dermalinfusion
Usually there is no downtime withthe SilkPeel but some patientscan experience tightening of theskin and mild exfoliation Post
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Who should get a Silkpeel
All skin types can benefit from theSilkPeel treatment The SilkPeelcan help anyone who has acne sundamage hyperpigmentation brownspots mild wrinkles skin dullnessand large pores Even the mostsensitive-skin individual maybenefit from a silk peel that hasbeen adjusted for their skin type
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CJ Parent The Musical RidgeRunner form the Bluff Road When you first meet Clarence ldquoCJrdquoParent you wouldnrsquot think that he would even get on a stage much lesssing and play guitar CJ is a quiet
person but he comes out of himself for his music Music is life to CJShirley and I had a relaxing visit with Lynette and CJ on theirhouseboat that CJ built himself in1985 By trade CJ was a surveyorbut the houseboat is a testament tohis carpentry skills Compact andcomfortable the boat has all thecomforts of a land house with theadvantage of cruising the river if one
so desiredThe desire to play music startedearly for CJ but his nudge into
music came from his father MrKenneth (CJrsquos dad) said he always wanted to play guitar so with acouple of box guitars procured fromMexico their musical journey beganCJ was sixteen and still in school soafter his homework was done he
and his dad would practice Thispriceless bond continued (not thehomework but the music) untilhis dad passed away about three years ago
CJ grew up on the Bluff Road inDutchtown CJrsquos dad worked inthe oil field all his life Theyobviously didnrsquot have television asCJ is one of nine children Rosannaand Kenneth Parent are the proudparents of (oldest to youngest)Caroline Shook Cathy HatcherKenneth Jr Claudia HelgettFranky King Clarence ldquoCJrdquoCharlie Celeste Harris andKarla Metz
CJ was a member of the last classto graduate from Dutchtown HighSchool in 1966 This is when hestarted playing music for the publicHis first band was The RidgeRunners This band was comprisedof Pierre Curry-vocals CJ-leadguitar Billy Joe Berteau-rhythmguitar and Ronnie Tircuiton drums
We didnrsquot try to remember datesthat messes up most of us these
days but this is the list of bandsCJ has been a part of for the last44 years
Lynn Landry ampThe Ram Rods
Lynn Landry-vocals and rhythmguitar Gwen Landry-vocals CJ-leadguitar the late Cary Arceneaux-bassRonnie Bercegeay-bass the lateHopson Arceneaux-drums
Mike Broussard amp the Drifters
Mike Broussard-vocals amp rhythmguitar CJ ndashlead guitar and harmonythe late Randy Babin-bass and
Daniel Gautreaux on drums
Southern Boogie Band CJndashvocals the late Randy Braud-leadRandy Bourgeois-drums CharlieMoran- Bass David Miles-keyboardRuckels Gautreaux-trumpet MikeLambert-sax
Destiny CJ ndash vocals amp lead guitarJohn Braud-vocals amp sax Donny Bercegeay-keyboard Dale Hymel-bass Sammy Myers-drums
LA 1 Band Robert Townsend-drums amp vocals CJ ndashlead guitarLane Swearingen-bass About this time CJ played withHenry Broussard and his bandUnfortunately we couldnrsquot remem-ber these guys either Some parts of
getting older really suckThe Reunion Band SteveManseur-lead vocals amp guitar MikeKing-keyboard Buddy Terrel-tenorsax Kevin Terrel-baritone saxRichard Leger-trumpet Cody Marchand-drums John Marchand-bass amp CJ on lead guitar and vocalsCruzzinrsquo CJ ndashlead guitar amp vocalskeyboard-Kit Duncan Snag Hebert-drums amp Randy Babin on bass
As you can see CJ has been quitthe busy fella for the last 44 yearsand Irsquom just talking about his
music CJ was a surveyor for Gulf States Utilities until retiring after25 years because of colon cancer While fighting the cancer CJ triedto keep surveying but the disease was too much CJ and Lynettehave been through three bouts of cancer 2001 2007 amp 2011 Hisbattle isnrsquot over as once again thecancer has reared its ugly headLynette has been there every step of the way for CJ Lynette is anaccomplished musician in her ownright not a surprise considering she
CJ ParentThe Musical Ridge Runner from the Bluff Road
Clarence CJ Parent got his ticket to go play with the Angels on March 25 He was a lifelong friend of mine-his fathers landbordered ours back when Prairieville was really a prairie-and atreasured classmate in the final class of the old Dutchtown High School (Class of 66) My fondest memories of Clarence were playing with him and his dad-Kenneth Boy Parent-at the old C Brauds Grocery and Bar where we played Milk Cow Blues That tune has been recorded by everyone from Robert Johnson to Elvis to George Strait but we did it on Clarences Spanish guitar my
14-dollar Stella and Boys harmonica much to the delight ofRD Smith and the regular crowd
Clarence went on to bigger and better things playing with several Swamp Pop bands long after Id left my gig with Tinker and the BellsBut he always remembered my favorite song before I even requested it- Change Gonna Come by Sam Cook and my sister Lizs Almost Like a Song by Ronnie MilsaUGps I know he is sitting on the back of a pick-up truck with his dad right now playing a Jimmy Rodgerss song or something by Hank Williams He was a good friend and a
good picker and you cant ask for much more than that
Bill Delaune
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was a Bercegeay before she marriedCJ She started playing music in themiddle school band on clarinet Shealso played the baritone horn andtympani drums She graduated
from East Ascension in 1968 gotmarried and moved to Morgan CityShe has three children DwainDupuis Kristian Mayon and SarahMayon She and CJ are blessed
with 6 grandkids Dustin KeilaLauren Megan Bylan and Blair After her divorce Lynette movedhome and thatrsquos when she met CJHer brother actually was playing inthe band with CJ at the time She was encouraged to continue hermusic and got the chance to sit in with the band on saxophone (not abig stretch from the clarinet) She
got loads of encouragement fromband members and other saxplayers (Musicians all seem eagerto help other musicians with theirart) CJ was excited when Lynettestarted with the band since he wasalready ldquosweetrdquo on her He told ushe always wanted to kiss a sax
player We were glad he waited fora female sax player Sax playing wasnrsquot her only attraction for CJThose eyes kept drawing him inNot to mention her outgoing per-sonality charm and strong characterThey got married and remodeledthe houseboat Lynette was actually Cruzzinrsquos sax player until CJ gottoo sick to play If you happen topick up a Cruzzinrsquo CD the title cutldquoFull Recoveryrdquo CJ wrote forLynette A beautiful song be sureto get a copy of the CD
Throughout CJrsquos illness music
has been his stability and drivingforce He really loves his music youcan see it in his face when he talks
about it Lynette was his ROCK always there for him
CJ and Lynette would like tothank all the family and friends whogave them support and prayersthrough this ordeal Yourthoughtfulness and prayers are moreappreciated than you will ever know
Special thanks go out to themusicians that picked up CJrsquos slack
when he was too sick to fulfill hisgigs Mike and Steve BroussardTroy Dupree Steve Manseur BillBoudreaux and Jerry Acosta Youguys are the best
CJ is now retired and working onhis ldquohoney-dordquo list and Lynette works for St Elizabeth Physicians in
the business office CJ still playsmusic Yoursquoll see him at anynumber of benefits playing hisguitar and singing It is admirablethat he plays so many benefits Idonrsquot think he has ever turned downa request to play at a benefit Weare so blessed to have CJ andLynette in our community
We had a wonderful time floatingon the river at the Parentrsquos Theirplace is so peaceful it is always apleasure to spend time with themThanks to them for opening theirlives to us
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Fall gave us an abundant harvest this year
Itrsquos March and wersquore picking thefew remaining cabbage and Brusselsprouts from the garden And believeit or not in the hoop house wersquore still
being offered a few tomatoes from oursummer vines We like many people today are try-
ing new ways of growing our foods while hoping to conserve water andeliminate chemicals Aquaponicshydroponics raised beds wickingbeds even PVC tubing are all popularnew growing technics and wersquove triedthem all
Imagination has really become a funpart of gardening these days Pretty much anything goes
Through trial and error wersquove hadmany successes and failures in eachgrowing method
Aquaponics is the merging of aquaculture (the raising of fish) and hydro-
ponics (growing in nutrient balanced water with a clay media instead of soil)This method proved a bit challengingat first when trying to establish therequired nitrates and nitrides neededfor plant growth and fruit develop-ment while not harming the live fishbut we finally got it It uses the fish waste to feed the plants The plantsand clay media filter and clean the water and return it to the fish and thecycle simply repeats itself It is theclosest resemblance to a natural ecosystem found in and around naturersquosriverbanks Our plants grew andthrived They produced an abundanceof beautiful vegetables Cucumbers
especially thrived in this environmentand produced more than we and ourneighbors could pickle and eat Leafy plants however when picked quickly wilted and wouldnrsquot keep So unless we grazed in the greenhouse for sup-per this method proved not the rightchoice for us
An attractive and fun addition to ahydroponic or an aquaponic system isPVC piping that many use for grow-ing strawberries or lettuce Used astowers above the system for extragrowing space holes are cut from thepiping and replaced with plants Thesame water from the system keeps theplants watered and fed until they areready for harvest Donrsquot expect much
from a first year strawberry plant whether yoursquove planted it in a watersystem or in the ground We plant
our strawberries in October the yearbefore to allow their roots to becomeestablished while the plant is in itsdormant winter stage and cover them with straw or hay(if planted in theground) Once spring arrives theplants will offer you largerfirmer berries
Wicking beds are one of my
favorites They are very close totraditional growing in that theycontain a layer of soil then hay thenmore soil etchellip and act as the namesdescribes water is wicked from thebottom of the container up to theplant roots With this method wehave grown potatoes peanuts snap
beans head lettuce carrots and muchmore All the plants thrived in thisenvironment and the food kept wellafter picking Wicking beds can besituated on a table top or directly onthe ground making them an extremely versatile gardening method for smallor large spaces However if you havelaying hens like we do yoursquoll needsome fencing to protect your plantsfrom your birds should you placethem on the ground
There are many more growingmethods being used today and allhave their pros and cons but nomatter how you grow your familyrsquosfood by all means do it The reward
upon your familyrsquos table is worth theeffort and Irsquom here to tell you pridetastes delicious
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ldquoDo they still play the blues in Chicago When baseball season rolls around
When the snow melts awayDo the Cubbies still play in their ivy-covered burial groundhelliprdquo
Steve Goodman
As that great Americanphilosopher-and sometimescaddy-Bagger Vance once soastutely put it ldquoGolf is a gamethat you canrsquot winrdquo
So when you walk into a localestablishment-like Sammyrsquos Grillin Prairieville-after a round of 18frustrating holes itrsquos difficult toexplain to some of the non-golfingpatrons at the bar what justhappened in the last 4-5 hours
ldquoHowrsquod you hit lsquoem today WildBillrdquo asked one of barfliesfeigning common courtesy
ldquoWell letrsquos just say if I tried togrow tomatoes they would comeup sliced But I was only threeover after six holes-one over ahouse one over a patio and oneover a pool And donrsquot get mestarted on slow play Gasoline was
50 cents a gallon when we startedour round today It took StephenKing less time to write lsquoThe Standrsquothan for us to play 18 holes
ldquoAnd if I see one more20-handicapper plum bobbing athree-foot putt to make eightIrsquom going after him like Elin Woods on a Tiger hunt Andanother thinghelliprdquo
I never got to finish my whiningbecause just then the vision of despair walked into the lounge andplopped down beside me lookinglike hersquod just lost his first-bornmale child on some half-courthook shot at the buzzer Had Ibeen sitting at a blackjack table I
would have left immediately because this guy had ldquodoom of gloom coolerrdquo stamped on hisforehead
Now I wasnrsquot in the most jovialmood myself having just postedmy third consecutive score in themid-okay-upper 80rsquos causing meto fork up a team portrait of Jackson and Lincoln for myale-quaffing opponents But beinga sucker for lifersquos longshots Imustered up all the optimism Icould manage with a stock greet-ing ldquoGive me some good newsBuddyrdquo
He seemed to slip even deeper
into depression as he ordered red wine and proclaimed ldquoApril is thecruelest monthrdquo
Now Irsquom also a sucker forclassical references so anyone thatquotes TS Eliot deserves my nearly deaf right ear-at least until Ifinish my beer
ldquoTell me about itrdquo I repliedldquoMy putts have hit more lips thanMick Jaggerrsquos dentist lately andmy tee shots have been in the water so much I had to change thegrip on my ball retrieverrdquo
Thoroughly unimpressed withmy links disasters he lifted a glassof Meacutenage a Trois my way and
mumbled a Latin phrase Irsquod heardbefore-ldquoIn vino veritas-in winethere is truthrdquo
I didnrsquot even get a chance toadd my own ldquoAnd in beer there isfreedom but in water there isbacteriardquo toast to justify mydrinking because he had launchedinto a litany of personal problemsthat had befallen him during hisunfortunate fourth month
ldquoIt all began on April 1 when aco-workerrsquos prank caused me tolose my job at the clothing store While I was away from my deskthis jokester left messages for meto call Mr Lyons and Mr Behr
about some fur purchasesldquoHow was I to know it was the
number of the Baton Rouge Zoo
The zookeepers were outragedand contacted the PETA people who threw up a picket lion aroundour store My boss had no choicebut to let me go-a sacrificial lamb you might call me-thrown to the wolvesrdquo
I attempted to fake sympathy and leave quietly but he hadalready ordered another round inhopes of retaining his captiveaudience He took a sip of winegrimaced and complained to noone in particular ldquoThis issupposed to pass for MerlotOh well Caveat emptor-let thebuyer bewarerdquo
His next story was one I couldreally sympathize withldquoOut of work I tried to pick up
a few dollars in a Final Fourbracket but my champion selection Villanova lost to North CarolinaState who wouldnrsquot have evenbeen in the second round if LSUcould have hit the ocean off aboat Isnrsquot there anyone in BatonRouge who can shoot a freethrowrdquo he lamented
I started to mention formerTiger player Eddie Palubinskas who resides in the Capital City and is in the Guinness Book of World Records for most free
throws made in an hour (1206out of 1265) but apparently noone at LSU has had the goodsense to reach out for his helpBut there was no interrupting thehard-luck fellowrsquos whine withthe wine
ldquoI could go on ad nauseumabout the rest of the tournamentand my Alma Mater Albanyrsquosearly exithelliprdquo
ldquoAh the Great Danesrdquo Iinjected flaunting my uselesstrivial knowledge about collegenicknames
ldquoWhy yesrdquo he seemedsurprised
ldquoMy family is originally fromDenmark and they thought it would be clever to send methererdquo
ldquoIs that where you learnedLatinrdquo I asked noting his frequentuse of the language
ldquoOf courserdquo he answeredldquoAre you proficient in theClassics alsordquo
ldquoAd deum qui leaetificat juventutem meamrdquo I repliedproudly recalling my altar boy responses from over 55 years ago
ldquoOh the old Catholic massrdquo hesighed unimpressed ldquoAt least theLatin kept the ritual equally
incomprehensible everywhererdquoldquoSurely yoursquove had some good
things happen to you recentlyrdquo I
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said in my best Pollyanna voiceldquoWell I really thought my luck
had changed when some of my redneck cousins in Georgia scoredsome tickets to a practice round atthe Masters and invited me to jointhemrdquo he recalled ldquoBut we weredishonorably discharged from thepremises for making comments atTiger Woodsrdquo
ldquoWhat in the world did yousayrdquo I asked foolishly ldquoI certainly hope it had nothing to do withthis being the most popular week
in the year for vasectomies so thatmen can sit on a bag of frozenpeas for four days on doctorrsquosorders and watch golf and their wives canrsquot say a wordrdquo
ldquoNordquo he answered ldquoI donrsquotunderstand a lot of golf lingo butit had something to do withTigerrsquos girlfriend Lindsey Vonnshowing up after Woods hadplayed poorly on the front nineOne of my friends said somethinglike lsquoMaybe yoursquoll do better onLindseyrsquos backsidersquo and they showed us the gate making uspersona non gratisrdquo
ldquoMan you are hitting in somehard luckrdquo I sympathizedldquoDidnrsquot the Easter Bunny bring you anythingrdquo I added in a weak attempt to lighten theconversation
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the EasterBunnyrdquo he shot back ldquoI donrsquotbelieve in Santa Claus or theTooth Fairy of the Loch NessMonster I donrsquot believe inBigfoot or aliens or that Elvis and
Michael Jackson are alive andliving together in McElroy Swamp
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the Abominable Snowman orleprechauns or hobbits or Harry Potter And I donrsquot believe inmermaids Minotaurs orMedusa-although Irsquom fairlycertain my first wife was a relativeof the latterrdquo
ldquoDude-is there anything left that you do believe inrdquo I askedincredulously
His face lost what little
expression it had contained and his voice dropped to a Don Corleonehoarse whisper
ldquoI really believe that theChicago Cubs have a chance to win the World Series this yearrdquo
ldquoMan if you believe that yoursquollbelieve in anythingrdquo I countered
ldquoThings didnrsquot get any better asthe month progressedrdquo hecontinued ldquoI came out toSammyrsquos on April 14-unofficially known as National Hard Luck Day-because it was the day Lincoln was shot (lsquoSic SemperTyrannis-and so to all tyrantsrsquoshouted John Wilkes Boothrsquo) theday the Titanic sank and the day of the fatal Apollo 13 radiotransmission-lsquoHouston we have aproblemrsquo Amanda and Emily were gracing the bar so naturally they had attracted a club full of young well-built men all eager toimpress the lovely ladies After afew shot of Petrol the strongmendevised a King Arthur-like contestto see who was the strongest of
the lot and also win a few coinsrdquoldquoThey were going to pull a
sword out of a stonerdquo I askedtrying to keep up with theclassical theme
ldquoNo but after they hadsqueezed every drop out of aninnocent lemon into their tequilathe bet became who could squeezeone drop more I put my money on a lumberjack-looking lad withhuge hands but even he could notcoax one small drop from thedried-up fruit One by one the
rest of the Achilles lookalikes alsofailed and it appeared there wouldbe no winner
ldquoThen a scrawny little guy withglasses appeared from a dark cor-ner and asked if he might attemptthe feat The young studs all hada good laugh until one pushed thelemon toward the nerdy fellow and said lsquoGo ahead Geek Makeit leakrsquo The laughter turned toastonished gasps when thebespectacled gent held the lemonover a shot glass and producedone last-but very obvious-dropThen he picked up the prizemoney on the bar and headed forthe doorrdquo
ldquoHey wait a minuterdquo cried oneof the raging bulls ldquoWhat are you-some kind of magicianrdquo
ldquoNordquo said the money-counting accountant ldquoI work forthe IRSrdquo
ldquoThatrsquos when I rememberedthat the next day was April 15 andIrsquod forgotten to pay my taxes Sonow the government is after me
on top of everything elserdquoldquoLookrdquo I said ldquomaybe yoursquore
just having a bad month Aprilrsquosalmost over and May has got to bebetter In fact the Kentucky Derbyrsquos on May 2 this year and Ihave just the horse to change yourluck and solve all your financialproblemsrdquo
He actually looked encouragedfor the first time since hersquod comein so I neglected to tell him my sordid history of picking winnersin the Derby
ldquoYou seem fond of Latiny phras-es and the horsersquos name is CarpeDiem-Seize the day-which couldalso alter your jaded philosophy onlife He just won a Derby Prep inKentucky by five lengthsrdquo
That was my best shot so I was abit disappointed at the lack of enthusiasm on his part
ldquoThanksrdquo he said ldquobut Ialready have my Derby horsepicked out-one whose name ismore suited to my personalityHersquos a California colt called lsquoOneLucky Danersquordquo
He left me with one lastblast from the so-called ldquodeadlanguagerdquo
ldquoBibamus moriendum est-Letus drink for we must dierdquo
I turned to the young lady behind the bar and took him at his word with my favorite Englishphrase and my last winner of theKentucky Derby at 15-1-ldquoIrsquollhave anotherrdquo
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IntroducingMr Adam
Dale
This month I decided to mixthings up a bit and began a new path with my column I wantto use this space to tell storiesof and in a way give back tothe great musicians living andperforming in and around ourgreat parish With such a richmusic history in Ascension
parish I felt it would beonly fitting to stretch theboundaries on my maiden
journey into these shortbiographies and tell the story of a very dear friend of mineMr Adam Dale
Adam a Minden native was turned onto music by hisparents who purchased him aguitar for Christmas at theage of fourteen Whileattending Minden HighSchool he excelled musicallyespecially in choir class It was
while in high school that Adam had his first chance tolead a band on vocals andguitar when the christian rock
band ldquoShoelessrdquo was formedGiven his great vocal ability
Adam was blessed with ascholarship to attend LouisianaTech in Ruston an opportunity he couldnrsquot turn down Whilein Ruston he would meet and
become friends with severalmusicians that would laterbecome part of the band ldquoThe
American TragedyrdquoldquoTragedyrdquo as it would
become know as began in1999 and got its biggest break
very early on when discoveredand selected to be a part of aUSA network music themed TV
show called Farm Club FarmClub was hosted by BreauxBridge native and former MissUSA Ali Landry The show promoted unsigned bands by mixing them in with a nationalact on a nation wide liveperformance broadcast The
American Tragedy episode wasaired with Crazy Town as thefeatured national act At thetime Crazy Town was promot-
ing their number one smash hitButterfly After the exposure on Farm
Club gigs became easier tocome by American Tragedy began touring from coast tocoast They shared the stage
with bands like Stained SalivaHinder Candlebox andBowling for Soup to name afew After become veterans of the road the band decided tostay 100 independent neversigning with a record labelDale stated ldquoWe could never
find the right deal everything we were offered just didnrsquot feel
right to usrdquo The band wenton to release 3 full lengthalbums a live album and an EPthe most successful of these wasthe 2006 release ldquoWelcome tothe Showrdquo The band was ableto sell nearly 10000 albumsthrough touring alone
In the late 2000rsquos the bandlost their basses and began tolose some momentum It wasaround this time that Adam
met his future wife StefanieLaiche and decided to move toBaton Rouge to purse a solocareer Baton Rouge wasbooming with small venues that
were looking for smaller acts tohire and the timing seamedperfect to Dale This opportu-nity would also allow Adam tofocus on creating an album of material constructed entirely onhis own That first album wastitled ldquoThe Sun has Risen TheSun has Setrdquo
In the last few years Adamrsquos
schedule finally start to slow down and settle He and
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Stefanie are now married andexpecting their second childlater this year Adam iscurrently a resident of Ascensionparish where he has completedhis dream of having a homestudio 2014 saw the release of
Adamrsquos first album as a dad Adam says this is his best work to date The album is a maturedepiction of life as an adult andhow perspectives change frombeing in a rock band on the
roads of America to being adaddy with number two on the
way The album titled ldquoCatsand Dogsrdquo is also a nod to hisdaughter Collins Avery Dale asthey both share the same initials
Please take the time to sample Adam Dale and The AmericanTragedy on iTunes CD Baby orSpotify When you see his nameon a marque around town makesure you stop by and say hello
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Not long ago my step-daughter mentioned that my two grandchildren wanted tospend the night in a tentSpending the night outside in atent is exciting for most chil-dren Im sure most of you havetent stories of your own but fornow I would like to share a
couple of those horror stories of my own with you
We once had a duck lease inthe marsh at Pecan Island where
we were forced to stay in a tentOne particular night the crew decided to bring the boat to theroad We then went to a beerdrinking contest at the only barin Pecan Island We won thecontest during which time thismassive cold front blew through When we returned tothe tent later that night wediscovered that the tent hadbeen blown down Everythingthat we had was wet We didntraise the tent We all crawledunder it and did the best wecould The next morning atdaylight I found myself crawlingout on my hands and kneesupchucking the beer from thenight before
Great plans were in store fortent camping and deer huntingon a trip to Jackson-Bienville
years ago As we approached thecampground late that night we
noticed severe lightning on thehorizon My dad and ourhunting partner had enoughsense to bring a cot to sleep onI slept on the ground only to beawakened about two hours latersoaking wet I then moved tothe truck to miserably spend therest of the night We did kill adeer the next morning andspent the remainder of the day at a laundrymat in town dryingour clothes
Years ago the Bohemia WMA provided a campground My
two hunting partners and I went to the camp site afterspending the day deer hunting
and fishing It was Novemberand the temperature was very
warm One of my huntingbuddies began snoringunbelievably loud that night Ifinally couldnt take it anymoreso I went to the boat to sleepIt wasnt long before my otherbuddy joined me The
mosquitos were horrible outthere and I still couldnt sleepbecause of the snoring comingfrom the tent some tweny-five
yards awayTheres more horror stories
I could tell about tent outingsbut thats enough for now Atsome point in my life I quitstaying in tents and have nointention of doing so in thefuture Although its moreexpensive not nearly as muchfun and not as nature friendlyIll just go get a hotel roomMost of the time well cook ourfish or game on the tailgate of the truck at the room instead of at a campfire
My grandchildren definitely need to spend a night in a tentand Ill probably be the chosenone to do that with them My plans are to pitch it in mybackyard Then when things gosouth sometime that night asIm sure it will well go insideto a nice dry soft bed
Till Next Time
If Youre Over ThirtySleep Inside
James Goosie Guice
TENTS
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Useless Random Facts with Kellie
bull
Montpelier Vermont is the only state capital
wi thout a McDona ld s bull
A cow give s near ly 200000 glas se s of
milk in her life time
bull
-Earthworms have 5 hearts
bull
The average Japanese watches more than
10 hours of television a day
bull
In average a human losses200 head hairs a day
bull
In the US frisbees out sell
footballs basketballrsquos and
baseballs combined
bull
It is believed that Leonardo do V inci
invented scissors
bull
Despite a population of over a billion
China only has about 200 family names
bull
Buckingham Palace has 602 rooms
bull
Children grow faster in the springtime
bull
During an oysters life it changes
its sex from male to female several times
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When Family Comes to
VisitIt happens several times a year
My out-of-state family comes to visit This past month my sisterJanet(Nana) made a visit with my niece Sally and her growingfamily Millie(3) and Addie(3 months) old
Donrsquot get me wrong I love my family and I love when they visitbut the stuff I have to do to maketheir visit a pleasant one
First off Irsquom a bachelor whichmeans there is house cleaning thatneeds to be done Maybe a coupleof days worth And I am talkingabout real cleaning like vacuuming mopping sheetchanging My favorite task is toclean and clear out the 3rdbedroom Yea Right You know the room that holds anything Ineeded to get out of sight quick junk room However there is aupside to cleaning the room Ialways find things Irsquove beenmissing for months
Then I move to the refrigeratorand another task that is seldomdone Gotta get the tupperwarebowls that are bulging at theseems out the fridge and thehouse After I took the junk out Irealized I didnrsquot have much in thefridge and had to restock With itempty the stains really start toshow I had to use Lysol
Bathroom cleaner and go tocleaning I havenrsquot mentioned thecarport the grass and the visitors bathroom Enough aboutthe cleaning You get the picture
After they arrive we make ourhellos and my home turns into anursery preschool with PrincessSophia and Frozen with Elsa onmy favorite flat screen that isgenerally tuned to sports and western movies
These guys are technology savvyThere is a IPad in both recliners with smartphones everywhereMillie has about 3 different onesOne minute shersquos using hers oneminute her Nanarsquos and then herMoms Hell they hacked my Cable account and recordedDisney shows on my televisionbefore they got here We started our week with a visit
to eat at local restaurants As the week goes on I get a chance totake them fishing Something thatis in my wheel house
I have to tell you fishing with a3 year old has its challenges Last year when she was 2 she had notrouble touching crickets Evencarried the buck around like shehad a cricket purse This year as a3 year old she wasnrsquot gettinganywhere close to those bugs Of
course Nana was trying torcherher encouraging her not to be
scared Also when Nana told herthe small crickets were babycrickets Millie put 2 and 2together and ask ldquoSo you arefishing with the Mommiecricketsrdquo Try to answer thatone Nana
Addie was a great baby She justlayed around played laughednursed and created unique smellsIt reminded me of back when my
son lived with me I made an eggsandwich for Nana and she ate itright off the babyrsquos butt It waslike a baby boody buffet
Now Millie and I made somememories She put her pinkToo-too on my head over my camo hat and put purple grapeflavored silver sparkling lip glosson me I donrsquot think it was my shade and wasnrsquot really in myfashion color wheel Then shepulled out the tangerine colorfingernail polish It took a whilefor that stuff to wear off Igot some funny looks at the
golf courseI did have fun making clues fora treasure hunt for Millie Theclues led her to the freezer where
there a treasure full of toys andgames wrapped in alluminum foilElsa doll from Frozen was oneShe been hugging it ever since
Now their gone Itrsquos quiet Thehouse smells like the dog I now have some 2 skim milk and asmall bottle of something that may be baby milk left behind Irsquom nottouching it I do have most of acrunchy peanut butter jar
Like lsquoThe Beverly Hill BilliesrsquoldquoYarsquoll come back now Hearrdquo
Thoughts from Bully
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$100 OFF any 60 Day program
You are invited to participate in the
2nd Annual
Cooking for a CauseJambalaya Cook-Off
Sunday June 28th to benefit woundedcombat veterans across the United States
Live Entertainment bull 1st 2nd 3rd place awards
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We need teams and sponsorsOur Goal is to exceed the 30 teams oflast year and raise needed funds to
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This Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port FourchonThis Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port Fourchon
Inshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and fishing for specks and reds occasionally drum and sheephead as well arriving back at the dock for 3pm Trips consist of live bait and artificial techniques Live bait ice tackle included If you have a favoriterod by all means bring it Food and drinks available upon request
oldermonths we usually fish Leeville and Golden Meadow marshes armermonths we typically fish Barataria and Timbalier bays beaches and the western barrier islands
Offshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and arriving back at the dock between 4-6pm These trips are the most commonly bookedtrips we generally target bottom species live bait mangrove fish and troll the rip when in season Fish you can expect to catch on t hese trips include snapper grouper amberjack wahoo blackfin tuna lemon fish dolphin
On these trips we generally travel up to 60 miles out
For More Information or to Book a Charter Call Today (985) 396-2728
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Captain Chris MoranHi Im Captain Chris Moran and I have fishedthe offshore and inshore waters of Louisianamy entire life I truly enjoy charter fishing tothe point that I dont know who is havingmore fun the clients or me No saltwaterspecies is safe from Cajun Made Charterswhether it be Tuna Marlin Wahoo DoradoShark Cobia Tarpon Amberjack MangroveRed Snapper Trigger Fish Grouper TroutRedfish or King Mackerel Trips consist ofInshore LiveArtificial Trout and RedfishingShallow and Deep Water Bottom FishingBlue Water Kite Fishing Overnight Tuna andSwordfish Offshore Fly Fishing and Big
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17475 Airline HwyPrairieville LA 70769
Phone 225-647-6240Email Wendellpremiermarinenet
Email salespremiermarinenetwwwPremierMarinenet
Call Philip Banker for a Quote
Premier Performance Marine is an experienced boat dealer in Louisiana for New COACH Pontoons and MistyHarbor Pontoons We also carry well-known brands such as Mercury Evinrude Yamaha Honda Suzuki
Carolina Skiff Bullet Bass Boats and Phoenix Bass Boats Find new and used pontoon boats for sale as well asparts and boat motors at our Louisiana store central to Baton Rouge and New Orleans We also carry fishingboats bass boats and outboard motors You can find new or used models to suit your needs We often have
model close out sales during the summer so you can prepare for next season at a great price
Specializing in Pontoon Boatsfor 15 years
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is Kids having Fun
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is local athletics
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The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is a solid community
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
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ATTENTION ADVERTISERS
The Official Program will be the
ONLY publication distributed at the
Jambalaya Festival
Advertise in theOfficial Program andHelp the Community
T H E O F F I C I A L P R O G R A M O F T H E J A M B A L A Y A F E S T I V A L A S S O C I A T I O N
2 0 1 4
D a n n y R o b e r t 2 0 1 2 J a m b a l a y a C h a m p i o n Advertising revenues raised go toThe Jambalaya Festival Association which in turn
are used and put back into our communityTo purchase ad space or
want to be a sponsor contact We are seekingSponsors for the
JambalayaFestival 2015
Mike Strong2256221324
Wally Tallion2258066579
Memorial Day Weekend May 22 - 24 2015Your whole family will enjoy the vast variety of food fun music and activities
that have made the Jambalaya Festival the cant miss highlight of the year
For information go to jambalayafestivalorg
We are raffling off a Golf Cart and 8 gallon jambalaya pot$10 Golf Cart and $1 Jambalaya Pot Tickets Drawing on May 24th
Sponsored by Krazy Kajun
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Pelican Point has a renewed visionand updated business plan to bothupgrade its facilities and servicesand to soon open its doors to whatshould become one of the toprestaurants and bars inAscension Parish
For almost 18 years Pelican Pointrsquosfood and beverage operation has
primarily focused on golfers needsBut with 800 families now living inPelican Point and nearly 600 familiesliving nearby Pelican Point will soonbe additionally focusing on the foodand beverage desires of these 1400families as well as other people whoare looking for more interesting foodand beverage options
An upgraded Pro Shop has beenmoved to a new location in theclubhouse while the old Pro Shop willsoon become an upscale bar forgolfers Pelican Point residents andothers interested in a beautifully dec-
orated smoke free bar with a greatenvironment
Numerous other renovations areunderway such as enlarging andupgrading the restaurant kitchen as
well as a private diningconferenceroom designed for small meetingsand our new ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquofor 12-24 people per event
Executive Chef Joshua Hebert willoversee all Food and Beverageoperations Chef Joshua Hebert hailsfrom the shores of Bayou LafourcheJoshua launched a new menu the
first week in April and will alsocontinuously offer a weekly lunch spe-cial crafted by him
Please join us for lunch and see allthe new improvements taking placeAs always Pelican Point is OPENTO THE PUBLIC We serve lunchdaily Tuesday-Sunday from 11am-3pm and breakfast on Saturdayand Sunday from 7am-1030am
Once all renovations are completedwe plan to extends our hours in the19th hole bar as well as ourrestaurant which will begin opening
for dinners on selected nights
Over the next few monthrsquos PelicanPoint will keep you updated on theprogress and improvements
Pelican Point is on the Move
Chef Joshua Hebert
ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquo
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All ingredients used are what is typically left overafter a crawfish boil
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Ingredients
frac12 lb peeled Crawfish Tails (with fat)2 lbs boiled red potatoes1 cup boiled corn (cut off the cob)frac14 cup green onions- thinly sliced1 clove boiled garlic1 link boiled sausage- roughly chopped1 cup mayofrac14 cup Creole mustard1 Tbls Creole seasoning
Batter Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil2 cups milk amp 2 eggs (whisk together)2 cups flour4 cups Panko bread crumbs
Method
Reheat your potatoes using either the microwave or byre-boiling them for about 5 minutes In a large mixing bowlcombine the heated potatoes corn chopped sausage greenonions garlic peeled cra wfish tails mayo Creole mustardand Creole seasoning and mix well Take your mixture andform into cakes approx 3 oz each
In a medium sauteacute pan heat your oil over med hi heat Nextdredge your cakes in the flour then the milk and egg mixtureand finally in the Panko bread crumbs Gently drop yourcakes 2 to 3 at a time into your heated oil and cookapproximately 3 minutes on each side Remo ve from heatand allow to cool 2 minutes before serving
41
Cooking Gourmet at Home
Executive ChefBen Jarreau
ldquoAfter The Boilrdquo
Crawfish Cakes
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Latilrsquos Landing Houmas House Plantation amp Gardens
Invites You to Experience
OPEN DAILY Daily Tours
Monday Tuesday 9AM - 5 PM Wednesday-Sunday 9AM -7 PM
Cafe Burnside
11 AM- 2 PM daily Latils Landing
Wednesday through Saturday 6 PM- 9 PMSunday Brunch 11 AM - 3 PM
Reservations Required
Latilrsquos Landing R E S T A U R A N T
R I V E R R O A D B U R N S I D E L A bull 2 2 5 4 7 3 9 3 8 0 bull k k h o u m a s h o u s e c o m
J e r e m y L a n g l o i s
E x e c u t i v e C h e f
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HomemadeBeauty Concoctions ndash DoThey Really Work
I must admit Irsquom a Pinterestlover In my free time I lovelooking for fun beauty tipstricks and recipes So here are
a few homemade beauty recipesthat I triedhellipfinally
Coffee Sugar Scrub
A well known (Irsquove wanted tomake this for a couple of yearsnow) skin firming homemaderecipe that has a reputation totone and tighten problem areasof the body
Recipe1 cup coffee (any kind)
1 cup sugarfrac12 cup olive oilfrac12 cup water
Put all ingredients in blenderand blend until a fine consisten-cy Keep in air tight containerand place by your SHOWER
I say put by the shower
because I kept mind next to my tubhellipsince Irsquom a total bath girlI canrsquot help it Since I wassmall my maw maw alwaysmade me luxurious bubblebaths (Ivory liquid) and Irsquovebeen hooked since
So as you can see here (photo)after hovering in my bathtub toapply my coffee scrub all overmy thighs and tush it got a lit-tle messy Well maybe it got alot messy
After using this the pastfew weeks although notconsistently I certainly feel like
my skin is tighter Even when Iapplied the mixture at nightthe next day I felt my skin alittle tighter
PS ndash I also felt a little moreawake just from smelling the
coffee aromaOverall review is this is atemporary fix to smooth andtighten the skin Itrsquos not along term fix but then againnothing is except to exerciseFun recipe though
Vinegar ListerineFoot Soak
This recipe is new to me but I was ready to try it nonetheless
It states that in 15 ndash 30 min-utes all your hard and dry skin will come off by just rubbing atowel over your feet
Recipe
Equal parts
Listerine (Some say donrsquot usethe blue stuff because it willmake your feet blue I hadTotal Listerine which is clear)Vinegar (they say apple cideris better but I used regular
vinegar)
Hot waterSoak feet for 15 to 30 minutesand then remove skin with atowel
I started by mixing only a cupeach but if yoursquod like to soak both feel completely yoursquollneed to use at least two cups of each Also make sure you useHOT water not only does itfeel better to soak your feet inbut I it also helps further soften
your dry skin
I decided to soak my feet forthe full 30 minutes I must saythe smell wasnrsquot ideal but my feet felt invigorated veryquickly (from the ListerineIrsquom assuming)
After 30 minutes Then I pulledmy feet out and a towel did not
work to take off the dead skinI needed something a littlemore heavy duty So with apumice stone and soft brush I
was able to scrub some skin
away however the tougherareas like around my heel area
werenrsquot as easy to remove I would say in the toughercalloused areas it softened theskin about 50 This may bean idea time to use a skinshaver but be careful if youdo that
Overall review of this recipeis skip it and just go get apedicure
Happy Spring Ascension Parish
Get out an enjoy the weatherfamily friends and a have agood time
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Itrsquos All Good at Frankrsquos in PrairievilleWe havenrsquot changed Wersquove only gotten betterOpen 7 days a week and entertainment onFriday Night makes your visit with us pleasurable
2256738876 bull Airline HwyPrairieville
franksrestaurantlanet
We also cater boiled crawfishon or off site with our
Outdoor Pavillion Availablefor your event
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This year we double ournumber of cooks when 23crawfish cooking teams set outto showcase their secret
recipes In addition there were45 craft booths and 30 carshow entrees showed theirstuff along with a karaoke
contestThis year Na-Na-Sha Band
played from 200 - 500 androcked the afternoon away
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For more than 19 years we have developed owned and managed senior housing communities throughout
Louisiana and Georgia that provide alternative livingarrangements for seniors combining wellness independence and personal care in a warm dignified setting with over 100
years of personal and professional experience
ldquoCOME JOIN OUR AZALEA FAMILY AND LET US
BE YOUR NEW HOME AWAY FROM HOMErdquo
2305 S Purpera Avenue Gonzales LA 70737
2256441028The event was geared to raise
money for Dreams Come True by selling the crawfish cooked in thecontest at a reasonable rateEveryone enjoyed the crawfishand with 70 sacks of crawfishboiled it was evident the event was a great success
It was a great day and wersquod liketo thank all of our committeemembers cooks craft vendorscar show entrees karaoke singers volunteers judges sponsors and abig thanks to all the public for
coming spend there Saturday withus to help raise money for theDream Kids We could not havehad such a successful event without all of you
Cajun Livin N Cookin and TheDreams Come True Foundation would like to thank
Judges-Leuna Johnson - Ascension PublicSchools Child NutritionSupervisor Sherman Jackson -Gonzales Police Cheryl Babin -
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Gonzales Weekly CitizenCharlotte Guedry -Pelican Post OnlineNewspaper Kylie Dixon - WBRZ-TV Sam Irwin -Crawfish ReportcomChloe Ernest - CrawfishQueen Wally Tallion-Jambalaya Festival Association DaveNusbaum - WWL-TVSabrina Nusbaum - Ascension Parish School
Board Richard Condon -Eagle 981 EddieLambert - District 59
Committeemembers -Rodney and Leslie Dupuy with Cajun Livin NCookin (event host andcoordinators crawfishcook-off) Kim Aydell andSherry Mack (craftbooths) Ronnie Romano(Karaoke) AP andCharlotte Borne (Judges
Area) Tashia Loots andErik Fairley with Sweet ampSalty (car show) Monica with Louisiana Jaycees(crawfish eating contestand washer boardtournament Galvez FireDepartment (washingcrawfish) and EMSgservices Sorrento FireDepartment (cokebooth) Freddie Smith with Dreams Come True(Treasure) Terry McConnell (powered
parachute aircrafts)
Sponsors-Our top Major - Crownsponsors were FredsTravel Centers of Louisiana and BulletIndustrial
Gold sponsors -Its Just PrintHole N Da Wall SeafoodLamar Dixon ExpoFoundation AtmosEntergy
Silver Sponsors -Cuts-N-Such Hair SalonLLC Galvez Hardwareand Outdoor CookingJambalaya Festival Association River RatsBar and Grille
Bronze Sponsors -Harvest SupermarketPeppers Fresh MarketPrairieville PharmacyTags amp Titles Old TimeFarm Supply Pinnacle
Services Roys IceBatemans Ice MannysBar
The event was a greatsuccess for a great causeand we are looking for- ward to seeing you againnext year
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Thank You for
Your Support of
Dreams Come True
Attention Candidates Seeking Election
Ascension Magazine is here to help get your messagein the hands of Ascension Parish residents
Contact Mike Strong
Office 2256221324 Cell 2254135485
E-mail stronggraphics1coxnet
wwwascensionmagazinenet
Order Your Ads Space Early
Premium space still available
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Hey Dr RobIrsquom sending you
a selfie Do I look
alr ight
SCENSION P RISH
NIM L HOSPIT L
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Breakfast with Sherrie
The first Breakfast withSherrie of 2015 was held atthe Ascension Chamber office
Wednesday April 8 2015
Former Chairmanrsquos of theBoard came together withpresent Chairman KendalMatassa and President SherrieDespino to discuss Boardaccomplishments and thegrowth of the ChamberTopics regarding newmarketing campaigns to help
Chamber members maximizetheir growth potential as wellas new and exciting upcomingprograms in the 2015 year
were discussed in depth withmany new ideas beingpresented from the vastknowledge of the sevenChairmen who were in
attendance As our Parishcontinues to grow wecontinue our commitment tohelp Chamber members grow their businesses and search foropportunities to increase ourlevel of effectiveness andpush into a new realm ofperformance
Foote Family Dental Care
Foote Family Dental Care helda Ribbon Cutting Ceremony onFriday March 13 2015announcing the opening of their location at 328 SouthBurnside Avenue in GonzalesFoote Family Dental Care is thebrand new state of the art
dental facility for Dr NoraRichardson-Foote Dr Foote was in private practice inDenham Springs for over 14
years before moving toGonzales She offers a wide
variety of restorative and cos-metic procedures for patients of all ages Dr Foote also offerssedation dentistry and same day appointments Foote Family
Dental Care hours are Monday 900am ndash 500pm Tuesday andThursday 830am ndash 400pm
Wednesday and Friday 830amndash 100pm
Attending the ribbon cuttingfor Foote Family Dental Care
were Owner Dr NoraRichardson-Foote DDSDental Hygienist Lacie Green Front DeskDental AssistantRamsey Catoir City of Gonzales Mayor Barney
Arceneaux Ascension ParishPublic Information OfficerLester Kenyon AscensionChamber of CommercePresidentCEO SherrieDespino Chamber BoardMember Paul Salvant Chamber
Ambassadors ChamberMembers family and friends
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Bad BreathBy Calvin Bessonet DDSFAGD Ascension Premier Dental
Whether you call it bad breath
or halitosis itrsquos an unpleasant
condition thatrsquos cause for
embarrassment Some people
with bad breath arenrsquot even
aware therersquos a problem If
yoursquore concerned about bad
breath see your dentist He or
she can help identify the cause
and if itrsquos due to an oral condi-
tion develop a treatment plan
to help eliminate it
What you eat affects the air you
exhale Certain foods such as
garlic and onions contribute to
objectionable breath odor
Once the food is absorbed into
the bloodstream it is trans-
ferred to the lungs where it is
expelled Brushing flossing and
mouthwash will only mask the
odor temporarily Odors contin-
ue until the body eliminates the
food Dieters may develop
unpleasant breath from infre-
quent eating
If you dont brush and floss
daily particles of food remain in
the mouth collecting bacteria
which can cause bad breath
Food that collects between the
teeth on the tongue and
around the gums can rot leav-
ing an unpleasant odor
Bad breath can also be caused by
dry mouth (xerostomia) which
occurs when the flow of saliva
decreases Saliva is necessary to
cleanse the mouth and remove
particles that may cause odor
Dry mouth may be caused by
various medications salivary
gland problems or continuously
breathing through the mouth
If you suffer from dry mouth
your dentist may prescribe anar-
tificial saliva or suggest using
sugarless candy and increasing
your fluid intake
Tobacco products cause bad
breath If you use tobacco ask
your dentist for tips on kicking
the habit
Bad breath may be the sign of a
medical disorder such as a local
infection in the respiratory
tract chronic sinusitis postnasal
drip chronic bronchitis dia-
betes gastrointestinal distur-
bance liver or kidney ailment
If your dentist determines that
your mouth is healthy you may
be referred to your family doc-
tor or a specialist to determine
the cause of bad breath
Maintaining good oral health is
essential to reducing bad breath
Schedule regular dental visits
for a professional cleaning and
checkup If you think you have
constant bad breath keep a log
of the foods you eat and make a
list of medications you take
Some medications may play a
role in creating mouth odors
Let your dentist know if youve
had any surgery or illness since
your last appointment
Brush twice a day with fluoride
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debris and plaque Brush your
tongue too Once a day use
floss or an interdental cleaner to
clean between teeth
Mouthwashes are generally
cosmetic and do not have a
long-lasting effect on bad
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unpleasant mouth odor see
your dentist If you need extra
help in controlling plaque your
dentist may recommend using a
special antimicrobial mouth
rinse A fluoride mouth rinse
used along with brushing and
flossing can help prevent tooth
decay
Clean your tongue Most of the
odor that comes from your
mouth is on your tongue Use
your toothbrush with tooth-
paste reach back as far as possi-
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Tom Bensonand the Saga of the Intentionally Defective GrantorTrust
In February I wrote an articleabout trusts The article discussedthe basics of trust law andexplained that the trustee of atrust has a duty to act in the bestinterest of the trustrsquos beneficiaries At that time Robert Rosenthalthe trustee of a trust created by Tom Benson was refusing toremove the Saints and Pelicanssports franchises from the trust inexchange for an unsecuredpromissory note that Mr Benson was attempting to substitute
instead Mr Bensonrsquos daughterand his two grandchildren are thebeneficiaries of the trust He wants to remove the teams fromthe trust so he can give them tohis third wife
In recent weeks there have been
further developments regardingthis attempted asset swap that areof interest This article will discussthe strategy Benson is trying to useto remove the sports franchisesfrom the trust and the recentdevelopments regarding hisattempts to do so
The type of trust that owns theSaints and Pelicans is an irrevocabletrust and trusts like this are oftenused for estate tax planningpurposes If someone dies withassets exceeding approximately $5million estate taxes are owedbefore distributions are made to
the heirs To minimize these taxesirrevocable trusts are created andassets are transferred into themSince the trust is irrevocable thecreator of the trust (called theldquoGrantorrdquo) has no right to use theassets therefore the assets arenot considered a part of hisestate at death
In addition to removing assetsfrom the Grantorrsquos estate for estatetax purposes these trusts oftenallow the Grantor to continue to
pay the income tax on the assetstransferred to the trust Thisstrategy is used to further reducethe Grantorrsquos estate for tax purpos-es This is possible because theestate tax laws and income tax lawsare not aligned Assets placed in atrust that are not counted forestate tax purposes can still beconsidered as owned by theGrantor for income tax purposesThis type of irrevocable trust iscalled an ldquointentionally defective
grantor trustrdquo However it is notdefective at all ndash in reality it is very effective at achieving its purposes
To be an ldquointentionally defectivegrantor trustrdquo the lawyer whodrafts it has to put some speciallanguage in it In Louisiana themost common power we use tocreate an ldquointentionally defectivegrantor trustrdquo is for the Grantor tobe able to substitute assets of anequal value for the assets that arein the trust Apparently this rightto substitute assets of an equal value is what Tom Benson istrying to do
As mentioned the trustee hasthus far refused to allow thesubstitution of assets Instead hehas asked for asset appraisals toshow that the values are equalHis refusal to make the exchangeof assets has spawned anotherlawsuit ndash this time in federal courtThis new lawsuit was filed by MrBensonrsquos attorneys on March 11thand it alleges the trustee neverrequired appraisals for previousmultimillion dollar exchanges and
so he shouldnrsquot this time either
There is another lawsuit pendingbetween Benson and his family in aTexas state court over another trustthat owns some other businessesfounded by Benson Although the judge in that case has no authority regarding the new suit filed infederal court he has stated hedoes not believe the asset swapcan happen
Mr Bensonrsquos attempt to removethe Saints and Pelicans from a trustthat owns them so he can givethem to his third wife involves asophisticated planning tool used by attorneys to reduce estate taxesHowever in this instance the toolis being used to try to take some-thing away from his children andgrandchildren and give it to hiscurrent wife I would have toagree with the Texas judge Idonrsquot think this swap will happeneither particularly if the trust issubject to Louisiana law Althoughthis attempt might not be success-ful there is one thing you can take
away from this saga we all need toplan for two things we know aregoing to happen ndash death and taxes
Mrs Melancon has engaged in the practice of law in Louisiana for the past 17 yearsThe primary focus of her practice is estate planning special needs planning elder law and probate She is also accredited by the VA to give advice regarding veteransrsquo benefits For more information please contact her at 225-744-0027 You may also visit her website at wwwLegacyCenterLacom
YOUR ESTATE MATTERSBy Linda Melancon
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Silkpeel Q amp A What is Silkpeeldermalinfusion
The SilkPeel DermalinfusionSystem combines non-invasiveexfoliation with deep delivery of patient-specific solutions directly tothe skin The Silk Peel stimulatesnew cell growth andaddresses your specific skincondition giving your skinthe revitalization you want Your skin immediately looksclearer and brighter and
definitely feels smootherand your makeup will goon easily
How is SilkPeel differentfrom othermicrodermabrasionprocedures
While they both remove aportion of the upper layer of the skin or the stratumcorneum a SilkPeel is much morecontrolled and consistent in the
way it operates That is becauserather than blasting particles at skin(as with older microderm devices)or pushing an abrasive tip acrossthe skin by hand dermalinfusionuses the controlled vacuum pres-sure to pull the skin up into achamber in the hand piece where it is evenly abraded justas agressively or as softly as the vacuum pressure is set by ourskincare professional
Is there any downtime withSilkpeel dermalinfusion
Usually there is no downtime withthe SilkPeel but some patientscan experience tightening of theskin and mild exfoliation Post
treatment the skin may be slightly pink but this should last for aboutone hour Patients can return back to work post treatment or resumetheir everyday routine
Who should get a Silkpeel
All skin types can benefit from theSilkPeel treatment The SilkPeelcan help anyone who has acne sundamage hyperpigmentation brownspots mild wrinkles skin dullnessand large pores Even the mostsensitive-skin individual maybenefit from a silk peel that hasbeen adjusted for their skin type
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To jump start your new skin we recommend 3-4 treatments2 weeks apart and maintenanceevery 2-3 months However evenone silk peel will usually refresh your skin for up to six weeks
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CJ Parent The Musical RidgeRunner form the Bluff Road When you first meet Clarence ldquoCJrdquoParent you wouldnrsquot think that he would even get on a stage much lesssing and play guitar CJ is a quiet
person but he comes out of himself for his music Music is life to CJShirley and I had a relaxing visit with Lynette and CJ on theirhouseboat that CJ built himself in1985 By trade CJ was a surveyorbut the houseboat is a testament tohis carpentry skills Compact andcomfortable the boat has all thecomforts of a land house with theadvantage of cruising the river if one
so desiredThe desire to play music startedearly for CJ but his nudge into
music came from his father MrKenneth (CJrsquos dad) said he always wanted to play guitar so with acouple of box guitars procured fromMexico their musical journey beganCJ was sixteen and still in school soafter his homework was done he
and his dad would practice Thispriceless bond continued (not thehomework but the music) untilhis dad passed away about three years ago
CJ grew up on the Bluff Road inDutchtown CJrsquos dad worked inthe oil field all his life Theyobviously didnrsquot have television asCJ is one of nine children Rosannaand Kenneth Parent are the proudparents of (oldest to youngest)Caroline Shook Cathy HatcherKenneth Jr Claudia HelgettFranky King Clarence ldquoCJrdquoCharlie Celeste Harris andKarla Metz
CJ was a member of the last classto graduate from Dutchtown HighSchool in 1966 This is when hestarted playing music for the publicHis first band was The RidgeRunners This band was comprisedof Pierre Curry-vocals CJ-leadguitar Billy Joe Berteau-rhythmguitar and Ronnie Tircuiton drums
We didnrsquot try to remember datesthat messes up most of us these
days but this is the list of bandsCJ has been a part of for the last44 years
Lynn Landry ampThe Ram Rods
Lynn Landry-vocals and rhythmguitar Gwen Landry-vocals CJ-leadguitar the late Cary Arceneaux-bassRonnie Bercegeay-bass the lateHopson Arceneaux-drums
Mike Broussard amp the Drifters
Mike Broussard-vocals amp rhythmguitar CJ ndashlead guitar and harmonythe late Randy Babin-bass and
Daniel Gautreaux on drums
Southern Boogie Band CJndashvocals the late Randy Braud-leadRandy Bourgeois-drums CharlieMoran- Bass David Miles-keyboardRuckels Gautreaux-trumpet MikeLambert-sax
Destiny CJ ndash vocals amp lead guitarJohn Braud-vocals amp sax Donny Bercegeay-keyboard Dale Hymel-bass Sammy Myers-drums
LA 1 Band Robert Townsend-drums amp vocals CJ ndashlead guitarLane Swearingen-bass About this time CJ played withHenry Broussard and his bandUnfortunately we couldnrsquot remem-ber these guys either Some parts of
getting older really suckThe Reunion Band SteveManseur-lead vocals amp guitar MikeKing-keyboard Buddy Terrel-tenorsax Kevin Terrel-baritone saxRichard Leger-trumpet Cody Marchand-drums John Marchand-bass amp CJ on lead guitar and vocalsCruzzinrsquo CJ ndashlead guitar amp vocalskeyboard-Kit Duncan Snag Hebert-drums amp Randy Babin on bass
As you can see CJ has been quitthe busy fella for the last 44 yearsand Irsquom just talking about his
music CJ was a surveyor for Gulf States Utilities until retiring after25 years because of colon cancer While fighting the cancer CJ triedto keep surveying but the disease was too much CJ and Lynettehave been through three bouts of cancer 2001 2007 amp 2011 Hisbattle isnrsquot over as once again thecancer has reared its ugly headLynette has been there every step of the way for CJ Lynette is anaccomplished musician in her ownright not a surprise considering she
CJ ParentThe Musical Ridge Runner from the Bluff Road
Clarence CJ Parent got his ticket to go play with the Angels on March 25 He was a lifelong friend of mine-his fathers landbordered ours back when Prairieville was really a prairie-and atreasured classmate in the final class of the old Dutchtown High School (Class of 66) My fondest memories of Clarence were playing with him and his dad-Kenneth Boy Parent-at the old C Brauds Grocery and Bar where we played Milk Cow Blues That tune has been recorded by everyone from Robert Johnson to Elvis to George Strait but we did it on Clarences Spanish guitar my
14-dollar Stella and Boys harmonica much to the delight ofRD Smith and the regular crowd
Clarence went on to bigger and better things playing with several Swamp Pop bands long after Id left my gig with Tinker and the BellsBut he always remembered my favorite song before I even requested it- Change Gonna Come by Sam Cook and my sister Lizs Almost Like a Song by Ronnie MilsaUGps I know he is sitting on the back of a pick-up truck with his dad right now playing a Jimmy Rodgerss song or something by Hank Williams He was a good friend and a
good picker and you cant ask for much more than that
Bill Delaune
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was a Bercegeay before she marriedCJ She started playing music in themiddle school band on clarinet Shealso played the baritone horn andtympani drums She graduated
from East Ascension in 1968 gotmarried and moved to Morgan CityShe has three children DwainDupuis Kristian Mayon and SarahMayon She and CJ are blessed
with 6 grandkids Dustin KeilaLauren Megan Bylan and Blair After her divorce Lynette movedhome and thatrsquos when she met CJHer brother actually was playing inthe band with CJ at the time She was encouraged to continue hermusic and got the chance to sit in with the band on saxophone (not abig stretch from the clarinet) She
got loads of encouragement fromband members and other saxplayers (Musicians all seem eagerto help other musicians with theirart) CJ was excited when Lynettestarted with the band since he wasalready ldquosweetrdquo on her He told ushe always wanted to kiss a sax
player We were glad he waited fora female sax player Sax playing wasnrsquot her only attraction for CJThose eyes kept drawing him inNot to mention her outgoing per-sonality charm and strong characterThey got married and remodeledthe houseboat Lynette was actually Cruzzinrsquos sax player until CJ gottoo sick to play If you happen topick up a Cruzzinrsquo CD the title cutldquoFull Recoveryrdquo CJ wrote forLynette A beautiful song be sureto get a copy of the CD
Throughout CJrsquos illness music
has been his stability and drivingforce He really loves his music youcan see it in his face when he talks
about it Lynette was his ROCK always there for him
CJ and Lynette would like tothank all the family and friends whogave them support and prayersthrough this ordeal Yourthoughtfulness and prayers are moreappreciated than you will ever know
Special thanks go out to themusicians that picked up CJrsquos slack
when he was too sick to fulfill hisgigs Mike and Steve BroussardTroy Dupree Steve Manseur BillBoudreaux and Jerry Acosta Youguys are the best
CJ is now retired and working onhis ldquohoney-dordquo list and Lynette works for St Elizabeth Physicians in
the business office CJ still playsmusic Yoursquoll see him at anynumber of benefits playing hisguitar and singing It is admirablethat he plays so many benefits Idonrsquot think he has ever turned downa request to play at a benefit Weare so blessed to have CJ andLynette in our community
We had a wonderful time floatingon the river at the Parentrsquos Theirplace is so peaceful it is always apleasure to spend time with themThanks to them for opening theirlives to us
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Fall gave us an abundant harvest this year
Itrsquos March and wersquore picking thefew remaining cabbage and Brusselsprouts from the garden And believeit or not in the hoop house wersquore still
being offered a few tomatoes from oursummer vines We like many people today are try-
ing new ways of growing our foods while hoping to conserve water andeliminate chemicals Aquaponicshydroponics raised beds wickingbeds even PVC tubing are all popularnew growing technics and wersquove triedthem all
Imagination has really become a funpart of gardening these days Pretty much anything goes
Through trial and error wersquove hadmany successes and failures in eachgrowing method
Aquaponics is the merging of aquaculture (the raising of fish) and hydro-
ponics (growing in nutrient balanced water with a clay media instead of soil)This method proved a bit challengingat first when trying to establish therequired nitrates and nitrides neededfor plant growth and fruit develop-ment while not harming the live fishbut we finally got it It uses the fish waste to feed the plants The plantsand clay media filter and clean the water and return it to the fish and thecycle simply repeats itself It is theclosest resemblance to a natural ecosystem found in and around naturersquosriverbanks Our plants grew andthrived They produced an abundanceof beautiful vegetables Cucumbers
especially thrived in this environmentand produced more than we and ourneighbors could pickle and eat Leafy plants however when picked quickly wilted and wouldnrsquot keep So unless we grazed in the greenhouse for sup-per this method proved not the rightchoice for us
An attractive and fun addition to ahydroponic or an aquaponic system isPVC piping that many use for grow-ing strawberries or lettuce Used astowers above the system for extragrowing space holes are cut from thepiping and replaced with plants Thesame water from the system keeps theplants watered and fed until they areready for harvest Donrsquot expect much
from a first year strawberry plant whether yoursquove planted it in a watersystem or in the ground We plant
our strawberries in October the yearbefore to allow their roots to becomeestablished while the plant is in itsdormant winter stage and cover them with straw or hay(if planted in theground) Once spring arrives theplants will offer you largerfirmer berries
Wicking beds are one of my
favorites They are very close totraditional growing in that theycontain a layer of soil then hay thenmore soil etchellip and act as the namesdescribes water is wicked from thebottom of the container up to theplant roots With this method wehave grown potatoes peanuts snap
beans head lettuce carrots and muchmore All the plants thrived in thisenvironment and the food kept wellafter picking Wicking beds can besituated on a table top or directly onthe ground making them an extremely versatile gardening method for smallor large spaces However if you havelaying hens like we do yoursquoll needsome fencing to protect your plantsfrom your birds should you placethem on the ground
There are many more growingmethods being used today and allhave their pros and cons but nomatter how you grow your familyrsquosfood by all means do it The reward
upon your familyrsquos table is worth theeffort and Irsquom here to tell you pridetastes delicious
y Tracy
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ldquoDo they still play the blues in Chicago When baseball season rolls around
When the snow melts awayDo the Cubbies still play in their ivy-covered burial groundhelliprdquo
Steve Goodman
As that great Americanphilosopher-and sometimescaddy-Bagger Vance once soastutely put it ldquoGolf is a gamethat you canrsquot winrdquo
So when you walk into a localestablishment-like Sammyrsquos Grillin Prairieville-after a round of 18frustrating holes itrsquos difficult toexplain to some of the non-golfingpatrons at the bar what justhappened in the last 4-5 hours
ldquoHowrsquod you hit lsquoem today WildBillrdquo asked one of barfliesfeigning common courtesy
ldquoWell letrsquos just say if I tried togrow tomatoes they would comeup sliced But I was only threeover after six holes-one over ahouse one over a patio and oneover a pool And donrsquot get mestarted on slow play Gasoline was
50 cents a gallon when we startedour round today It took StephenKing less time to write lsquoThe Standrsquothan for us to play 18 holes
ldquoAnd if I see one more20-handicapper plum bobbing athree-foot putt to make eightIrsquom going after him like Elin Woods on a Tiger hunt Andanother thinghelliprdquo
I never got to finish my whiningbecause just then the vision of despair walked into the lounge andplopped down beside me lookinglike hersquod just lost his first-bornmale child on some half-courthook shot at the buzzer Had Ibeen sitting at a blackjack table I
would have left immediately because this guy had ldquodoom of gloom coolerrdquo stamped on hisforehead
Now I wasnrsquot in the most jovialmood myself having just postedmy third consecutive score in themid-okay-upper 80rsquos causing meto fork up a team portrait of Jackson and Lincoln for myale-quaffing opponents But beinga sucker for lifersquos longshots Imustered up all the optimism Icould manage with a stock greet-ing ldquoGive me some good newsBuddyrdquo
He seemed to slip even deeper
into depression as he ordered red wine and proclaimed ldquoApril is thecruelest monthrdquo
Now Irsquom also a sucker forclassical references so anyone thatquotes TS Eliot deserves my nearly deaf right ear-at least until Ifinish my beer
ldquoTell me about itrdquo I repliedldquoMy putts have hit more lips thanMick Jaggerrsquos dentist lately andmy tee shots have been in the water so much I had to change thegrip on my ball retrieverrdquo
Thoroughly unimpressed withmy links disasters he lifted a glassof Meacutenage a Trois my way and
mumbled a Latin phrase Irsquod heardbefore-ldquoIn vino veritas-in winethere is truthrdquo
I didnrsquot even get a chance toadd my own ldquoAnd in beer there isfreedom but in water there isbacteriardquo toast to justify mydrinking because he had launchedinto a litany of personal problemsthat had befallen him during hisunfortunate fourth month
ldquoIt all began on April 1 when aco-workerrsquos prank caused me tolose my job at the clothing store While I was away from my deskthis jokester left messages for meto call Mr Lyons and Mr Behr
about some fur purchasesldquoHow was I to know it was the
number of the Baton Rouge Zoo
The zookeepers were outragedand contacted the PETA people who threw up a picket lion aroundour store My boss had no choicebut to let me go-a sacrificial lamb you might call me-thrown to the wolvesrdquo
I attempted to fake sympathy and leave quietly but he hadalready ordered another round inhopes of retaining his captiveaudience He took a sip of winegrimaced and complained to noone in particular ldquoThis issupposed to pass for MerlotOh well Caveat emptor-let thebuyer bewarerdquo
His next story was one I couldreally sympathize withldquoOut of work I tried to pick up
a few dollars in a Final Fourbracket but my champion selection Villanova lost to North CarolinaState who wouldnrsquot have evenbeen in the second round if LSUcould have hit the ocean off aboat Isnrsquot there anyone in BatonRouge who can shoot a freethrowrdquo he lamented
I started to mention formerTiger player Eddie Palubinskas who resides in the Capital City and is in the Guinness Book of World Records for most free
throws made in an hour (1206out of 1265) but apparently noone at LSU has had the goodsense to reach out for his helpBut there was no interrupting thehard-luck fellowrsquos whine withthe wine
ldquoI could go on ad nauseumabout the rest of the tournamentand my Alma Mater Albanyrsquosearly exithelliprdquo
ldquoAh the Great Danesrdquo Iinjected flaunting my uselesstrivial knowledge about collegenicknames
ldquoWhy yesrdquo he seemedsurprised
ldquoMy family is originally fromDenmark and they thought it would be clever to send methererdquo
ldquoIs that where you learnedLatinrdquo I asked noting his frequentuse of the language
ldquoOf courserdquo he answeredldquoAre you proficient in theClassics alsordquo
ldquoAd deum qui leaetificat juventutem meamrdquo I repliedproudly recalling my altar boy responses from over 55 years ago
ldquoOh the old Catholic massrdquo hesighed unimpressed ldquoAt least theLatin kept the ritual equally
incomprehensible everywhererdquoldquoSurely yoursquove had some good
things happen to you recentlyrdquo I
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said in my best Pollyanna voiceldquoWell I really thought my luck
had changed when some of my redneck cousins in Georgia scoredsome tickets to a practice round atthe Masters and invited me to jointhemrdquo he recalled ldquoBut we weredishonorably discharged from thepremises for making comments atTiger Woodsrdquo
ldquoWhat in the world did yousayrdquo I asked foolishly ldquoI certainly hope it had nothing to do withthis being the most popular week
in the year for vasectomies so thatmen can sit on a bag of frozenpeas for four days on doctorrsquosorders and watch golf and their wives canrsquot say a wordrdquo
ldquoNordquo he answered ldquoI donrsquotunderstand a lot of golf lingo butit had something to do withTigerrsquos girlfriend Lindsey Vonnshowing up after Woods hadplayed poorly on the front nineOne of my friends said somethinglike lsquoMaybe yoursquoll do better onLindseyrsquos backsidersquo and they showed us the gate making uspersona non gratisrdquo
ldquoMan you are hitting in somehard luckrdquo I sympathizedldquoDidnrsquot the Easter Bunny bring you anythingrdquo I added in a weak attempt to lighten theconversation
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the EasterBunnyrdquo he shot back ldquoI donrsquotbelieve in Santa Claus or theTooth Fairy of the Loch NessMonster I donrsquot believe inBigfoot or aliens or that Elvis and
Michael Jackson are alive andliving together in McElroy Swamp
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the Abominable Snowman orleprechauns or hobbits or Harry Potter And I donrsquot believe inmermaids Minotaurs orMedusa-although Irsquom fairlycertain my first wife was a relativeof the latterrdquo
ldquoDude-is there anything left that you do believe inrdquo I askedincredulously
His face lost what little
expression it had contained and his voice dropped to a Don Corleonehoarse whisper
ldquoI really believe that theChicago Cubs have a chance to win the World Series this yearrdquo
ldquoMan if you believe that yoursquollbelieve in anythingrdquo I countered
ldquoThings didnrsquot get any better asthe month progressedrdquo hecontinued ldquoI came out toSammyrsquos on April 14-unofficially known as National Hard Luck Day-because it was the day Lincoln was shot (lsquoSic SemperTyrannis-and so to all tyrantsrsquoshouted John Wilkes Boothrsquo) theday the Titanic sank and the day of the fatal Apollo 13 radiotransmission-lsquoHouston we have aproblemrsquo Amanda and Emily were gracing the bar so naturally they had attracted a club full of young well-built men all eager toimpress the lovely ladies After afew shot of Petrol the strongmendevised a King Arthur-like contestto see who was the strongest of
the lot and also win a few coinsrdquoldquoThey were going to pull a
sword out of a stonerdquo I askedtrying to keep up with theclassical theme
ldquoNo but after they hadsqueezed every drop out of aninnocent lemon into their tequilathe bet became who could squeezeone drop more I put my money on a lumberjack-looking lad withhuge hands but even he could notcoax one small drop from thedried-up fruit One by one the
rest of the Achilles lookalikes alsofailed and it appeared there wouldbe no winner
ldquoThen a scrawny little guy withglasses appeared from a dark cor-ner and asked if he might attemptthe feat The young studs all hada good laugh until one pushed thelemon toward the nerdy fellow and said lsquoGo ahead Geek Makeit leakrsquo The laughter turned toastonished gasps when thebespectacled gent held the lemonover a shot glass and producedone last-but very obvious-dropThen he picked up the prizemoney on the bar and headed forthe doorrdquo
ldquoHey wait a minuterdquo cried oneof the raging bulls ldquoWhat are you-some kind of magicianrdquo
ldquoNordquo said the money-counting accountant ldquoI work forthe IRSrdquo
ldquoThatrsquos when I rememberedthat the next day was April 15 andIrsquod forgotten to pay my taxes Sonow the government is after me
on top of everything elserdquoldquoLookrdquo I said ldquomaybe yoursquore
just having a bad month Aprilrsquosalmost over and May has got to bebetter In fact the Kentucky Derbyrsquos on May 2 this year and Ihave just the horse to change yourluck and solve all your financialproblemsrdquo
He actually looked encouragedfor the first time since hersquod comein so I neglected to tell him my sordid history of picking winnersin the Derby
ldquoYou seem fond of Latiny phras-es and the horsersquos name is CarpeDiem-Seize the day-which couldalso alter your jaded philosophy onlife He just won a Derby Prep inKentucky by five lengthsrdquo
That was my best shot so I was abit disappointed at the lack of enthusiasm on his part
ldquoThanksrdquo he said ldquobut Ialready have my Derby horsepicked out-one whose name ismore suited to my personalityHersquos a California colt called lsquoOneLucky Danersquordquo
He left me with one lastblast from the so-called ldquodeadlanguagerdquo
ldquoBibamus moriendum est-Letus drink for we must dierdquo
I turned to the young lady behind the bar and took him at his word with my favorite Englishphrase and my last winner of theKentucky Derby at 15-1-ldquoIrsquollhave anotherrdquo
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IntroducingMr Adam
Dale
This month I decided to mixthings up a bit and began a new path with my column I wantto use this space to tell storiesof and in a way give back tothe great musicians living andperforming in and around ourgreat parish With such a richmusic history in Ascension
parish I felt it would beonly fitting to stretch theboundaries on my maiden
journey into these shortbiographies and tell the story of a very dear friend of mineMr Adam Dale
Adam a Minden native was turned onto music by hisparents who purchased him aguitar for Christmas at theage of fourteen Whileattending Minden HighSchool he excelled musicallyespecially in choir class It was
while in high school that Adam had his first chance tolead a band on vocals andguitar when the christian rock
band ldquoShoelessrdquo was formedGiven his great vocal ability
Adam was blessed with ascholarship to attend LouisianaTech in Ruston an opportunity he couldnrsquot turn down Whilein Ruston he would meet and
become friends with severalmusicians that would laterbecome part of the band ldquoThe
American TragedyrdquoldquoTragedyrdquo as it would
become know as began in1999 and got its biggest break
very early on when discoveredand selected to be a part of aUSA network music themed TV
show called Farm Club FarmClub was hosted by BreauxBridge native and former MissUSA Ali Landry The show promoted unsigned bands by mixing them in with a nationalact on a nation wide liveperformance broadcast The
American Tragedy episode wasaired with Crazy Town as thefeatured national act At thetime Crazy Town was promot-
ing their number one smash hitButterfly After the exposure on Farm
Club gigs became easier tocome by American Tragedy began touring from coast tocoast They shared the stage
with bands like Stained SalivaHinder Candlebox andBowling for Soup to name afew After become veterans of the road the band decided tostay 100 independent neversigning with a record labelDale stated ldquoWe could never
find the right deal everything we were offered just didnrsquot feel
right to usrdquo The band wenton to release 3 full lengthalbums a live album and an EPthe most successful of these wasthe 2006 release ldquoWelcome tothe Showrdquo The band was ableto sell nearly 10000 albumsthrough touring alone
In the late 2000rsquos the bandlost their basses and began tolose some momentum It wasaround this time that Adam
met his future wife StefanieLaiche and decided to move toBaton Rouge to purse a solocareer Baton Rouge wasbooming with small venues that
were looking for smaller acts tohire and the timing seamedperfect to Dale This opportu-nity would also allow Adam tofocus on creating an album of material constructed entirely onhis own That first album wastitled ldquoThe Sun has Risen TheSun has Setrdquo
In the last few years Adamrsquos
schedule finally start to slow down and settle He and
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Stefanie are now married andexpecting their second childlater this year Adam iscurrently a resident of Ascensionparish where he has completedhis dream of having a homestudio 2014 saw the release of
Adamrsquos first album as a dad Adam says this is his best work to date The album is a maturedepiction of life as an adult andhow perspectives change frombeing in a rock band on the
roads of America to being adaddy with number two on the
way The album titled ldquoCatsand Dogsrdquo is also a nod to hisdaughter Collins Avery Dale asthey both share the same initials
Please take the time to sample Adam Dale and The AmericanTragedy on iTunes CD Baby orSpotify When you see his nameon a marque around town makesure you stop by and say hello
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Not long ago my step-daughter mentioned that my two grandchildren wanted tospend the night in a tentSpending the night outside in atent is exciting for most chil-dren Im sure most of you havetent stories of your own but fornow I would like to share a
couple of those horror stories of my own with you
We once had a duck lease inthe marsh at Pecan Island where
we were forced to stay in a tentOne particular night the crew decided to bring the boat to theroad We then went to a beerdrinking contest at the only barin Pecan Island We won thecontest during which time thismassive cold front blew through When we returned tothe tent later that night wediscovered that the tent hadbeen blown down Everythingthat we had was wet We didntraise the tent We all crawledunder it and did the best wecould The next morning atdaylight I found myself crawlingout on my hands and kneesupchucking the beer from thenight before
Great plans were in store fortent camping and deer huntingon a trip to Jackson-Bienville
years ago As we approached thecampground late that night we
noticed severe lightning on thehorizon My dad and ourhunting partner had enoughsense to bring a cot to sleep onI slept on the ground only to beawakened about two hours latersoaking wet I then moved tothe truck to miserably spend therest of the night We did kill adeer the next morning andspent the remainder of the day at a laundrymat in town dryingour clothes
Years ago the Bohemia WMA provided a campground My
two hunting partners and I went to the camp site afterspending the day deer hunting
and fishing It was Novemberand the temperature was very
warm One of my huntingbuddies began snoringunbelievably loud that night Ifinally couldnt take it anymoreso I went to the boat to sleepIt wasnt long before my otherbuddy joined me The
mosquitos were horrible outthere and I still couldnt sleepbecause of the snoring comingfrom the tent some tweny-five
yards awayTheres more horror stories
I could tell about tent outingsbut thats enough for now Atsome point in my life I quitstaying in tents and have nointention of doing so in thefuture Although its moreexpensive not nearly as muchfun and not as nature friendlyIll just go get a hotel roomMost of the time well cook ourfish or game on the tailgate of the truck at the room instead of at a campfire
My grandchildren definitely need to spend a night in a tentand Ill probably be the chosenone to do that with them My plans are to pitch it in mybackyard Then when things gosouth sometime that night asIm sure it will well go insideto a nice dry soft bed
Till Next Time
If Youre Over ThirtySleep Inside
James Goosie Guice
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Useless Random Facts with Kellie
bull
Montpelier Vermont is the only state capital
wi thout a McDona ld s bull
A cow give s near ly 200000 glas se s of
milk in her life time
bull
-Earthworms have 5 hearts
bull
The average Japanese watches more than
10 hours of television a day
bull
In average a human losses200 head hairs a day
bull
In the US frisbees out sell
footballs basketballrsquos and
baseballs combined
bull
It is believed that Leonardo do V inci
invented scissors
bull
Despite a population of over a billion
China only has about 200 family names
bull
Buckingham Palace has 602 rooms
bull
Children grow faster in the springtime
bull
During an oysters life it changes
its sex from male to female several times
AMFM bull May 2nd
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When Family Comes to
VisitIt happens several times a year
My out-of-state family comes to visit This past month my sisterJanet(Nana) made a visit with my niece Sally and her growingfamily Millie(3) and Addie(3 months) old
Donrsquot get me wrong I love my family and I love when they visitbut the stuff I have to do to maketheir visit a pleasant one
First off Irsquom a bachelor whichmeans there is house cleaning thatneeds to be done Maybe a coupleof days worth And I am talkingabout real cleaning like vacuuming mopping sheetchanging My favorite task is toclean and clear out the 3rdbedroom Yea Right You know the room that holds anything Ineeded to get out of sight quick junk room However there is aupside to cleaning the room Ialways find things Irsquove beenmissing for months
Then I move to the refrigeratorand another task that is seldomdone Gotta get the tupperwarebowls that are bulging at theseems out the fridge and thehouse After I took the junk out Irealized I didnrsquot have much in thefridge and had to restock With itempty the stains really start toshow I had to use Lysol
Bathroom cleaner and go tocleaning I havenrsquot mentioned thecarport the grass and the visitors bathroom Enough aboutthe cleaning You get the picture
After they arrive we make ourhellos and my home turns into anursery preschool with PrincessSophia and Frozen with Elsa onmy favorite flat screen that isgenerally tuned to sports and western movies
These guys are technology savvyThere is a IPad in both recliners with smartphones everywhereMillie has about 3 different onesOne minute shersquos using hers oneminute her Nanarsquos and then herMoms Hell they hacked my Cable account and recordedDisney shows on my televisionbefore they got here We started our week with a visit
to eat at local restaurants As the week goes on I get a chance totake them fishing Something thatis in my wheel house
I have to tell you fishing with a3 year old has its challenges Last year when she was 2 she had notrouble touching crickets Evencarried the buck around like shehad a cricket purse This year as a3 year old she wasnrsquot gettinganywhere close to those bugs Of
course Nana was trying torcherher encouraging her not to be
scared Also when Nana told herthe small crickets were babycrickets Millie put 2 and 2together and ask ldquoSo you arefishing with the Mommiecricketsrdquo Try to answer thatone Nana
Addie was a great baby She justlayed around played laughednursed and created unique smellsIt reminded me of back when my
son lived with me I made an eggsandwich for Nana and she ate itright off the babyrsquos butt It waslike a baby boody buffet
Now Millie and I made somememories She put her pinkToo-too on my head over my camo hat and put purple grapeflavored silver sparkling lip glosson me I donrsquot think it was my shade and wasnrsquot really in myfashion color wheel Then shepulled out the tangerine colorfingernail polish It took a whilefor that stuff to wear off Igot some funny looks at the
golf courseI did have fun making clues fora treasure hunt for Millie Theclues led her to the freezer where
there a treasure full of toys andgames wrapped in alluminum foilElsa doll from Frozen was oneShe been hugging it ever since
Now their gone Itrsquos quiet Thehouse smells like the dog I now have some 2 skim milk and asmall bottle of something that may be baby milk left behind Irsquom nottouching it I do have most of acrunchy peanut butter jar
Like lsquoThe Beverly Hill BilliesrsquoldquoYarsquoll come back now Hearrdquo
Thoughts from Bully
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$100 OFF any 60 Day program
You are invited to participate in the
2nd Annual
Cooking for a CauseJambalaya Cook-Off
Sunday June 28th to benefit woundedcombat veterans across the United States
Live Entertainment bull 1st 2nd 3rd place awards
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We need teams and sponsorsOur Goal is to exceed the 30 teams oflast year and raise needed funds to
support combat veterans
For More Information contactZack or Katie bull tiger-taverncom
14505 Highway 44 Gonzales LA 70737(225) 622-3719
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This Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port FourchonThis Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port Fourchon
Inshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and fishing for specks and reds occasionally drum and sheephead as well arriving back at the dock for 3pm Trips consist of live bait and artificial techniques Live bait ice tackle included If you have a favoriterod by all means bring it Food and drinks available upon request
oldermonths we usually fish Leeville and Golden Meadow marshes armermonths we typically fish Barataria and Timbalier bays beaches and the western barrier islands
Offshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and arriving back at the dock between 4-6pm These trips are the most commonly bookedtrips we generally target bottom species live bait mangrove fish and troll the rip when in season Fish you can expect to catch on t hese trips include snapper grouper amberjack wahoo blackfin tuna lemon fish dolphin
On these trips we generally travel up to 60 miles out
For More Information or to Book a Charter Call Today (985) 396-2728
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Captain Chris MoranHi Im Captain Chris Moran and I have fishedthe offshore and inshore waters of Louisianamy entire life I truly enjoy charter fishing tothe point that I dont know who is havingmore fun the clients or me No saltwaterspecies is safe from Cajun Made Charterswhether it be Tuna Marlin Wahoo DoradoShark Cobia Tarpon Amberjack MangroveRed Snapper Trigger Fish Grouper TroutRedfish or King Mackerel Trips consist ofInshore LiveArtificial Trout and RedfishingShallow and Deep Water Bottom FishingBlue Water Kite Fishing Overnight Tuna andSwordfish Offshore Fly Fishing and Big
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17475 Airline HwyPrairieville LA 70769
Phone 225-647-6240Email Wendellpremiermarinenet
Email salespremiermarinenetwwwPremierMarinenet
Call Philip Banker for a Quote
Premier Performance Marine is an experienced boat dealer in Louisiana for New COACH Pontoons and MistyHarbor Pontoons We also carry well-known brands such as Mercury Evinrude Yamaha Honda Suzuki
Carolina Skiff Bullet Bass Boats and Phoenix Bass Boats Find new and used pontoon boats for sale as well asparts and boat motors at our Louisiana store central to Baton Rouge and New Orleans We also carry fishingboats bass boats and outboard motors You can find new or used models to suit your needs We often have
model close out sales during the summer so you can prepare for next season at a great price
Specializing in Pontoon Boatsfor 15 years
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is Kids having Fun
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is local athletics
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The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is a solid community
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
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ATTENTION ADVERTISERS
The Official Program will be the
ONLY publication distributed at the
Jambalaya Festival
Advertise in theOfficial Program andHelp the Community
T H E O F F I C I A L P R O G R A M O F T H E J A M B A L A Y A F E S T I V A L A S S O C I A T I O N
2 0 1 4
D a n n y R o b e r t 2 0 1 2 J a m b a l a y a C h a m p i o n Advertising revenues raised go toThe Jambalaya Festival Association which in turn
are used and put back into our communityTo purchase ad space or
want to be a sponsor contact We are seekingSponsors for the
JambalayaFestival 2015
Mike Strong2256221324
Wally Tallion2258066579
Memorial Day Weekend May 22 - 24 2015Your whole family will enjoy the vast variety of food fun music and activities
that have made the Jambalaya Festival the cant miss highlight of the year
For information go to jambalayafestivalorg
We are raffling off a Golf Cart and 8 gallon jambalaya pot$10 Golf Cart and $1 Jambalaya Pot Tickets Drawing on May 24th
Sponsored by Krazy Kajun
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Pelican Point has a renewed visionand updated business plan to bothupgrade its facilities and servicesand to soon open its doors to whatshould become one of the toprestaurants and bars inAscension Parish
For almost 18 years Pelican Pointrsquosfood and beverage operation has
primarily focused on golfers needsBut with 800 families now living inPelican Point and nearly 600 familiesliving nearby Pelican Point will soonbe additionally focusing on the foodand beverage desires of these 1400families as well as other people whoare looking for more interesting foodand beverage options
An upgraded Pro Shop has beenmoved to a new location in theclubhouse while the old Pro Shop willsoon become an upscale bar forgolfers Pelican Point residents andothers interested in a beautifully dec-
orated smoke free bar with a greatenvironment
Numerous other renovations areunderway such as enlarging andupgrading the restaurant kitchen as
well as a private diningconferenceroom designed for small meetingsand our new ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquofor 12-24 people per event
Executive Chef Joshua Hebert willoversee all Food and Beverageoperations Chef Joshua Hebert hailsfrom the shores of Bayou LafourcheJoshua launched a new menu the
first week in April and will alsocontinuously offer a weekly lunch spe-cial crafted by him
Please join us for lunch and see allthe new improvements taking placeAs always Pelican Point is OPENTO THE PUBLIC We serve lunchdaily Tuesday-Sunday from 11am-3pm and breakfast on Saturdayand Sunday from 7am-1030am
Once all renovations are completedwe plan to extends our hours in the19th hole bar as well as ourrestaurant which will begin opening
for dinners on selected nights
Over the next few monthrsquos PelicanPoint will keep you updated on theprogress and improvements
Pelican Point is on the Move
Chef Joshua Hebert
ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquo
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All ingredients used are what is typically left overafter a crawfish boil
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Ingredients
frac12 lb peeled Crawfish Tails (with fat)2 lbs boiled red potatoes1 cup boiled corn (cut off the cob)frac14 cup green onions- thinly sliced1 clove boiled garlic1 link boiled sausage- roughly chopped1 cup mayofrac14 cup Creole mustard1 Tbls Creole seasoning
Batter Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil2 cups milk amp 2 eggs (whisk together)2 cups flour4 cups Panko bread crumbs
Method
Reheat your potatoes using either the microwave or byre-boiling them for about 5 minutes In a large mixing bowlcombine the heated potatoes corn chopped sausage greenonions garlic peeled cra wfish tails mayo Creole mustardand Creole seasoning and mix well Take your mixture andform into cakes approx 3 oz each
In a medium sauteacute pan heat your oil over med hi heat Nextdredge your cakes in the flour then the milk and egg mixtureand finally in the Panko bread crumbs Gently drop yourcakes 2 to 3 at a time into your heated oil and cookapproximately 3 minutes on each side Remo ve from heatand allow to cool 2 minutes before serving
41
Cooking Gourmet at Home
Executive ChefBen Jarreau
ldquoAfter The Boilrdquo
Crawfish Cakes
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Latilrsquos Landing Houmas House Plantation amp Gardens
Invites You to Experience
OPEN DAILY Daily Tours
Monday Tuesday 9AM - 5 PM Wednesday-Sunday 9AM -7 PM
Cafe Burnside
11 AM- 2 PM daily Latils Landing
Wednesday through Saturday 6 PM- 9 PMSunday Brunch 11 AM - 3 PM
Reservations Required
Latilrsquos Landing R E S T A U R A N T
R I V E R R O A D B U R N S I D E L A bull 2 2 5 4 7 3 9 3 8 0 bull k k h o u m a s h o u s e c o m
J e r e m y L a n g l o i s
E x e c u t i v e C h e f
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Itrsquos All Good at Frankrsquos in PrairievilleWe havenrsquot changed Wersquove only gotten betterOpen 7 days a week and entertainment onFriday Night makes your visit with us pleasurable
2256738876 bull Airline HwyPrairieville
franksrestaurantlanet
We also cater boiled crawfishon or off site with our
Outdoor Pavillion Availablefor your event
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This year we double ournumber of cooks when 23crawfish cooking teams set outto showcase their secret
recipes In addition there were45 craft booths and 30 carshow entrees showed theirstuff along with a karaoke
contestThis year Na-Na-Sha Band
played from 200 - 500 androcked the afternoon away
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For more than 19 years we have developed owned and managed senior housing communities throughout
Louisiana and Georgia that provide alternative livingarrangements for seniors combining wellness independence and personal care in a warm dignified setting with over 100
years of personal and professional experience
ldquoCOME JOIN OUR AZALEA FAMILY AND LET US
BE YOUR NEW HOME AWAY FROM HOMErdquo
2305 S Purpera Avenue Gonzales LA 70737
2256441028The event was geared to raise
money for Dreams Come True by selling the crawfish cooked in thecontest at a reasonable rateEveryone enjoyed the crawfishand with 70 sacks of crawfishboiled it was evident the event was a great success
It was a great day and wersquod liketo thank all of our committeemembers cooks craft vendorscar show entrees karaoke singers volunteers judges sponsors and abig thanks to all the public for
coming spend there Saturday withus to help raise money for theDream Kids We could not havehad such a successful event without all of you
Cajun Livin N Cookin and TheDreams Come True Foundation would like to thank
Judges-Leuna Johnson - Ascension PublicSchools Child NutritionSupervisor Sherman Jackson -Gonzales Police Cheryl Babin -
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Gonzales Weekly CitizenCharlotte Guedry -Pelican Post OnlineNewspaper Kylie Dixon - WBRZ-TV Sam Irwin -Crawfish ReportcomChloe Ernest - CrawfishQueen Wally Tallion-Jambalaya Festival Association DaveNusbaum - WWL-TVSabrina Nusbaum - Ascension Parish School
Board Richard Condon -Eagle 981 EddieLambert - District 59
Committeemembers -Rodney and Leslie Dupuy with Cajun Livin NCookin (event host andcoordinators crawfishcook-off) Kim Aydell andSherry Mack (craftbooths) Ronnie Romano(Karaoke) AP andCharlotte Borne (Judges
Area) Tashia Loots andErik Fairley with Sweet ampSalty (car show) Monica with Louisiana Jaycees(crawfish eating contestand washer boardtournament Galvez FireDepartment (washingcrawfish) and EMSgservices Sorrento FireDepartment (cokebooth) Freddie Smith with Dreams Come True(Treasure) Terry McConnell (powered
parachute aircrafts)
Sponsors-Our top Major - Crownsponsors were FredsTravel Centers of Louisiana and BulletIndustrial
Gold sponsors -Its Just PrintHole N Da Wall SeafoodLamar Dixon ExpoFoundation AtmosEntergy
Silver Sponsors -Cuts-N-Such Hair SalonLLC Galvez Hardwareand Outdoor CookingJambalaya Festival Association River RatsBar and Grille
Bronze Sponsors -Harvest SupermarketPeppers Fresh MarketPrairieville PharmacyTags amp Titles Old TimeFarm Supply Pinnacle
Services Roys IceBatemans Ice MannysBar
The event was a greatsuccess for a great causeand we are looking for- ward to seeing you againnext year
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Thank You for
Your Support of
Dreams Come True
Attention Candidates Seeking Election
Ascension Magazine is here to help get your messagein the hands of Ascension Parish residents
Contact Mike Strong
Office 2256221324 Cell 2254135485
E-mail stronggraphics1coxnet
wwwascensionmagazinenet
Order Your Ads Space Early
Premium space still available
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Hey Dr RobIrsquom sending you
a selfie Do I look
alr ight
SCENSION P RISH
NIM L HOSPIT L
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Breakfast with Sherrie
The first Breakfast withSherrie of 2015 was held atthe Ascension Chamber office
Wednesday April 8 2015
Former Chairmanrsquos of theBoard came together withpresent Chairman KendalMatassa and President SherrieDespino to discuss Boardaccomplishments and thegrowth of the ChamberTopics regarding newmarketing campaigns to help
Chamber members maximizetheir growth potential as wellas new and exciting upcomingprograms in the 2015 year
were discussed in depth withmany new ideas beingpresented from the vastknowledge of the sevenChairmen who were in
attendance As our Parishcontinues to grow wecontinue our commitment tohelp Chamber members grow their businesses and search foropportunities to increase ourlevel of effectiveness andpush into a new realm ofperformance
Foote Family Dental Care
Foote Family Dental Care helda Ribbon Cutting Ceremony onFriday March 13 2015announcing the opening of their location at 328 SouthBurnside Avenue in GonzalesFoote Family Dental Care is thebrand new state of the art
dental facility for Dr NoraRichardson-Foote Dr Foote was in private practice inDenham Springs for over 14
years before moving toGonzales She offers a wide
variety of restorative and cos-metic procedures for patients of all ages Dr Foote also offerssedation dentistry and same day appointments Foote Family
Dental Care hours are Monday 900am ndash 500pm Tuesday andThursday 830am ndash 400pm
Wednesday and Friday 830amndash 100pm
Attending the ribbon cuttingfor Foote Family Dental Care
were Owner Dr NoraRichardson-Foote DDSDental Hygienist Lacie Green Front DeskDental AssistantRamsey Catoir City of Gonzales Mayor Barney
Arceneaux Ascension ParishPublic Information OfficerLester Kenyon AscensionChamber of CommercePresidentCEO SherrieDespino Chamber BoardMember Paul Salvant Chamber
Ambassadors ChamberMembers family and friends
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Bad BreathBy Calvin Bessonet DDSFAGD Ascension Premier Dental
Whether you call it bad breath
or halitosis itrsquos an unpleasant
condition thatrsquos cause for
embarrassment Some people
with bad breath arenrsquot even
aware therersquos a problem If
yoursquore concerned about bad
breath see your dentist He or
she can help identify the cause
and if itrsquos due to an oral condi-
tion develop a treatment plan
to help eliminate it
What you eat affects the air you
exhale Certain foods such as
garlic and onions contribute to
objectionable breath odor
Once the food is absorbed into
the bloodstream it is trans-
ferred to the lungs where it is
expelled Brushing flossing and
mouthwash will only mask the
odor temporarily Odors contin-
ue until the body eliminates the
food Dieters may develop
unpleasant breath from infre-
quent eating
If you dont brush and floss
daily particles of food remain in
the mouth collecting bacteria
which can cause bad breath
Food that collects between the
teeth on the tongue and
around the gums can rot leav-
ing an unpleasant odor
Bad breath can also be caused by
dry mouth (xerostomia) which
occurs when the flow of saliva
decreases Saliva is necessary to
cleanse the mouth and remove
particles that may cause odor
Dry mouth may be caused by
various medications salivary
gland problems or continuously
breathing through the mouth
If you suffer from dry mouth
your dentist may prescribe anar-
tificial saliva or suggest using
sugarless candy and increasing
your fluid intake
Tobacco products cause bad
breath If you use tobacco ask
your dentist for tips on kicking
the habit
Bad breath may be the sign of a
medical disorder such as a local
infection in the respiratory
tract chronic sinusitis postnasal
drip chronic bronchitis dia-
betes gastrointestinal distur-
bance liver or kidney ailment
If your dentist determines that
your mouth is healthy you may
be referred to your family doc-
tor or a specialist to determine
the cause of bad breath
Maintaining good oral health is
essential to reducing bad breath
Schedule regular dental visits
for a professional cleaning and
checkup If you think you have
constant bad breath keep a log
of the foods you eat and make a
list of medications you take
Some medications may play a
role in creating mouth odors
Let your dentist know if youve
had any surgery or illness since
your last appointment
Brush twice a day with fluoride
toothpaste to remove food
debris and plaque Brush your
tongue too Once a day use
floss or an interdental cleaner to
clean between teeth
Mouthwashes are generally
cosmetic and do not have a
long-lasting effect on bad
breath If you must constantly
use a breath freshener to hide
unpleasant mouth odor see
your dentist If you need extra
help in controlling plaque your
dentist may recommend using a
special antimicrobial mouth
rinse A fluoride mouth rinse
used along with brushing and
flossing can help prevent tooth
decay
Clean your tongue Most of the
odor that comes from your
mouth is on your tongue Use
your toothbrush with tooth-
paste reach back as far as possi-
ble and brush forward A
tongue scraper works even bet-
ter which can be found at any
pharmacy or supermarket The
metal ones are dishwasher safe
and allow you to clean them
regularly
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Tom Bensonand the Saga of the Intentionally Defective GrantorTrust
In February I wrote an articleabout trusts The article discussedthe basics of trust law andexplained that the trustee of atrust has a duty to act in the bestinterest of the trustrsquos beneficiaries At that time Robert Rosenthalthe trustee of a trust created by Tom Benson was refusing toremove the Saints and Pelicanssports franchises from the trust inexchange for an unsecuredpromissory note that Mr Benson was attempting to substitute
instead Mr Bensonrsquos daughterand his two grandchildren are thebeneficiaries of the trust He wants to remove the teams fromthe trust so he can give them tohis third wife
In recent weeks there have been
further developments regardingthis attempted asset swap that areof interest This article will discussthe strategy Benson is trying to useto remove the sports franchisesfrom the trust and the recentdevelopments regarding hisattempts to do so
The type of trust that owns theSaints and Pelicans is an irrevocabletrust and trusts like this are oftenused for estate tax planningpurposes If someone dies withassets exceeding approximately $5million estate taxes are owedbefore distributions are made to
the heirs To minimize these taxesirrevocable trusts are created andassets are transferred into themSince the trust is irrevocable thecreator of the trust (called theldquoGrantorrdquo) has no right to use theassets therefore the assets arenot considered a part of hisestate at death
In addition to removing assetsfrom the Grantorrsquos estate for estatetax purposes these trusts oftenallow the Grantor to continue to
pay the income tax on the assetstransferred to the trust Thisstrategy is used to further reducethe Grantorrsquos estate for tax purpos-es This is possible because theestate tax laws and income tax lawsare not aligned Assets placed in atrust that are not counted forestate tax purposes can still beconsidered as owned by theGrantor for income tax purposesThis type of irrevocable trust iscalled an ldquointentionally defective
grantor trustrdquo However it is notdefective at all ndash in reality it is very effective at achieving its purposes
To be an ldquointentionally defectivegrantor trustrdquo the lawyer whodrafts it has to put some speciallanguage in it In Louisiana themost common power we use tocreate an ldquointentionally defectivegrantor trustrdquo is for the Grantor tobe able to substitute assets of anequal value for the assets that arein the trust Apparently this rightto substitute assets of an equal value is what Tom Benson istrying to do
As mentioned the trustee hasthus far refused to allow thesubstitution of assets Instead hehas asked for asset appraisals toshow that the values are equalHis refusal to make the exchangeof assets has spawned anotherlawsuit ndash this time in federal courtThis new lawsuit was filed by MrBensonrsquos attorneys on March 11thand it alleges the trustee neverrequired appraisals for previousmultimillion dollar exchanges and
so he shouldnrsquot this time either
There is another lawsuit pendingbetween Benson and his family in aTexas state court over another trustthat owns some other businessesfounded by Benson Although the judge in that case has no authority regarding the new suit filed infederal court he has stated hedoes not believe the asset swapcan happen
Mr Bensonrsquos attempt to removethe Saints and Pelicans from a trustthat owns them so he can givethem to his third wife involves asophisticated planning tool used by attorneys to reduce estate taxesHowever in this instance the toolis being used to try to take some-thing away from his children andgrandchildren and give it to hiscurrent wife I would have toagree with the Texas judge Idonrsquot think this swap will happeneither particularly if the trust issubject to Louisiana law Althoughthis attempt might not be success-ful there is one thing you can take
away from this saga we all need toplan for two things we know aregoing to happen ndash death and taxes
Mrs Melancon has engaged in the practice of law in Louisiana for the past 17 yearsThe primary focus of her practice is estate planning special needs planning elder law and probate She is also accredited by the VA to give advice regarding veteransrsquo benefits For more information please contact her at 225-744-0027 You may also visit her website at wwwLegacyCenterLacom
YOUR ESTATE MATTERSBy Linda Melancon
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Silkpeel Q amp A What is Silkpeeldermalinfusion
The SilkPeel DermalinfusionSystem combines non-invasiveexfoliation with deep delivery of patient-specific solutions directly tothe skin The Silk Peel stimulatesnew cell growth andaddresses your specific skincondition giving your skinthe revitalization you want Your skin immediately looksclearer and brighter and
definitely feels smootherand your makeup will goon easily
How is SilkPeel differentfrom othermicrodermabrasionprocedures
While they both remove aportion of the upper layer of the skin or the stratumcorneum a SilkPeel is much morecontrolled and consistent in the
way it operates That is becauserather than blasting particles at skin(as with older microderm devices)or pushing an abrasive tip acrossthe skin by hand dermalinfusionuses the controlled vacuum pres-sure to pull the skin up into achamber in the hand piece where it is evenly abraded justas agressively or as softly as the vacuum pressure is set by ourskincare professional
Is there any downtime withSilkpeel dermalinfusion
Usually there is no downtime withthe SilkPeel but some patientscan experience tightening of theskin and mild exfoliation Post
treatment the skin may be slightly pink but this should last for aboutone hour Patients can return back to work post treatment or resumetheir everyday routine
Who should get a Silkpeel
All skin types can benefit from theSilkPeel treatment The SilkPeelcan help anyone who has acne sundamage hyperpigmentation brownspots mild wrinkles skin dullnessand large pores Even the mostsensitive-skin individual maybenefit from a silk peel that hasbeen adjusted for their skin type
How often should I geta Silkpeel
To jump start your new skin we recommend 3-4 treatments2 weeks apart and maintenanceevery 2-3 months However evenone silk peel will usually refresh your skin for up to six weeks
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CJ Parent The Musical RidgeRunner form the Bluff Road When you first meet Clarence ldquoCJrdquoParent you wouldnrsquot think that he would even get on a stage much lesssing and play guitar CJ is a quiet
person but he comes out of himself for his music Music is life to CJShirley and I had a relaxing visit with Lynette and CJ on theirhouseboat that CJ built himself in1985 By trade CJ was a surveyorbut the houseboat is a testament tohis carpentry skills Compact andcomfortable the boat has all thecomforts of a land house with theadvantage of cruising the river if one
so desiredThe desire to play music startedearly for CJ but his nudge into
music came from his father MrKenneth (CJrsquos dad) said he always wanted to play guitar so with acouple of box guitars procured fromMexico their musical journey beganCJ was sixteen and still in school soafter his homework was done he
and his dad would practice Thispriceless bond continued (not thehomework but the music) untilhis dad passed away about three years ago
CJ grew up on the Bluff Road inDutchtown CJrsquos dad worked inthe oil field all his life Theyobviously didnrsquot have television asCJ is one of nine children Rosannaand Kenneth Parent are the proudparents of (oldest to youngest)Caroline Shook Cathy HatcherKenneth Jr Claudia HelgettFranky King Clarence ldquoCJrdquoCharlie Celeste Harris andKarla Metz
CJ was a member of the last classto graduate from Dutchtown HighSchool in 1966 This is when hestarted playing music for the publicHis first band was The RidgeRunners This band was comprisedof Pierre Curry-vocals CJ-leadguitar Billy Joe Berteau-rhythmguitar and Ronnie Tircuiton drums
We didnrsquot try to remember datesthat messes up most of us these
days but this is the list of bandsCJ has been a part of for the last44 years
Lynn Landry ampThe Ram Rods
Lynn Landry-vocals and rhythmguitar Gwen Landry-vocals CJ-leadguitar the late Cary Arceneaux-bassRonnie Bercegeay-bass the lateHopson Arceneaux-drums
Mike Broussard amp the Drifters
Mike Broussard-vocals amp rhythmguitar CJ ndashlead guitar and harmonythe late Randy Babin-bass and
Daniel Gautreaux on drums
Southern Boogie Band CJndashvocals the late Randy Braud-leadRandy Bourgeois-drums CharlieMoran- Bass David Miles-keyboardRuckels Gautreaux-trumpet MikeLambert-sax
Destiny CJ ndash vocals amp lead guitarJohn Braud-vocals amp sax Donny Bercegeay-keyboard Dale Hymel-bass Sammy Myers-drums
LA 1 Band Robert Townsend-drums amp vocals CJ ndashlead guitarLane Swearingen-bass About this time CJ played withHenry Broussard and his bandUnfortunately we couldnrsquot remem-ber these guys either Some parts of
getting older really suckThe Reunion Band SteveManseur-lead vocals amp guitar MikeKing-keyboard Buddy Terrel-tenorsax Kevin Terrel-baritone saxRichard Leger-trumpet Cody Marchand-drums John Marchand-bass amp CJ on lead guitar and vocalsCruzzinrsquo CJ ndashlead guitar amp vocalskeyboard-Kit Duncan Snag Hebert-drums amp Randy Babin on bass
As you can see CJ has been quitthe busy fella for the last 44 yearsand Irsquom just talking about his
music CJ was a surveyor for Gulf States Utilities until retiring after25 years because of colon cancer While fighting the cancer CJ triedto keep surveying but the disease was too much CJ and Lynettehave been through three bouts of cancer 2001 2007 amp 2011 Hisbattle isnrsquot over as once again thecancer has reared its ugly headLynette has been there every step of the way for CJ Lynette is anaccomplished musician in her ownright not a surprise considering she
CJ ParentThe Musical Ridge Runner from the Bluff Road
Clarence CJ Parent got his ticket to go play with the Angels on March 25 He was a lifelong friend of mine-his fathers landbordered ours back when Prairieville was really a prairie-and atreasured classmate in the final class of the old Dutchtown High School (Class of 66) My fondest memories of Clarence were playing with him and his dad-Kenneth Boy Parent-at the old C Brauds Grocery and Bar where we played Milk Cow Blues That tune has been recorded by everyone from Robert Johnson to Elvis to George Strait but we did it on Clarences Spanish guitar my
14-dollar Stella and Boys harmonica much to the delight ofRD Smith and the regular crowd
Clarence went on to bigger and better things playing with several Swamp Pop bands long after Id left my gig with Tinker and the BellsBut he always remembered my favorite song before I even requested it- Change Gonna Come by Sam Cook and my sister Lizs Almost Like a Song by Ronnie MilsaUGps I know he is sitting on the back of a pick-up truck with his dad right now playing a Jimmy Rodgerss song or something by Hank Williams He was a good friend and a
good picker and you cant ask for much more than that
Bill Delaune
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was a Bercegeay before she marriedCJ She started playing music in themiddle school band on clarinet Shealso played the baritone horn andtympani drums She graduated
from East Ascension in 1968 gotmarried and moved to Morgan CityShe has three children DwainDupuis Kristian Mayon and SarahMayon She and CJ are blessed
with 6 grandkids Dustin KeilaLauren Megan Bylan and Blair After her divorce Lynette movedhome and thatrsquos when she met CJHer brother actually was playing inthe band with CJ at the time She was encouraged to continue hermusic and got the chance to sit in with the band on saxophone (not abig stretch from the clarinet) She
got loads of encouragement fromband members and other saxplayers (Musicians all seem eagerto help other musicians with theirart) CJ was excited when Lynettestarted with the band since he wasalready ldquosweetrdquo on her He told ushe always wanted to kiss a sax
player We were glad he waited fora female sax player Sax playing wasnrsquot her only attraction for CJThose eyes kept drawing him inNot to mention her outgoing per-sonality charm and strong characterThey got married and remodeledthe houseboat Lynette was actually Cruzzinrsquos sax player until CJ gottoo sick to play If you happen topick up a Cruzzinrsquo CD the title cutldquoFull Recoveryrdquo CJ wrote forLynette A beautiful song be sureto get a copy of the CD
Throughout CJrsquos illness music
has been his stability and drivingforce He really loves his music youcan see it in his face when he talks
about it Lynette was his ROCK always there for him
CJ and Lynette would like tothank all the family and friends whogave them support and prayersthrough this ordeal Yourthoughtfulness and prayers are moreappreciated than you will ever know
Special thanks go out to themusicians that picked up CJrsquos slack
when he was too sick to fulfill hisgigs Mike and Steve BroussardTroy Dupree Steve Manseur BillBoudreaux and Jerry Acosta Youguys are the best
CJ is now retired and working onhis ldquohoney-dordquo list and Lynette works for St Elizabeth Physicians in
the business office CJ still playsmusic Yoursquoll see him at anynumber of benefits playing hisguitar and singing It is admirablethat he plays so many benefits Idonrsquot think he has ever turned downa request to play at a benefit Weare so blessed to have CJ andLynette in our community
We had a wonderful time floatingon the river at the Parentrsquos Theirplace is so peaceful it is always apleasure to spend time with themThanks to them for opening theirlives to us
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Fall gave us an abundant harvest this year
Itrsquos March and wersquore picking thefew remaining cabbage and Brusselsprouts from the garden And believeit or not in the hoop house wersquore still
being offered a few tomatoes from oursummer vines We like many people today are try-
ing new ways of growing our foods while hoping to conserve water andeliminate chemicals Aquaponicshydroponics raised beds wickingbeds even PVC tubing are all popularnew growing technics and wersquove triedthem all
Imagination has really become a funpart of gardening these days Pretty much anything goes
Through trial and error wersquove hadmany successes and failures in eachgrowing method
Aquaponics is the merging of aquaculture (the raising of fish) and hydro-
ponics (growing in nutrient balanced water with a clay media instead of soil)This method proved a bit challengingat first when trying to establish therequired nitrates and nitrides neededfor plant growth and fruit develop-ment while not harming the live fishbut we finally got it It uses the fish waste to feed the plants The plantsand clay media filter and clean the water and return it to the fish and thecycle simply repeats itself It is theclosest resemblance to a natural ecosystem found in and around naturersquosriverbanks Our plants grew andthrived They produced an abundanceof beautiful vegetables Cucumbers
especially thrived in this environmentand produced more than we and ourneighbors could pickle and eat Leafy plants however when picked quickly wilted and wouldnrsquot keep So unless we grazed in the greenhouse for sup-per this method proved not the rightchoice for us
An attractive and fun addition to ahydroponic or an aquaponic system isPVC piping that many use for grow-ing strawberries or lettuce Used astowers above the system for extragrowing space holes are cut from thepiping and replaced with plants Thesame water from the system keeps theplants watered and fed until they areready for harvest Donrsquot expect much
from a first year strawberry plant whether yoursquove planted it in a watersystem or in the ground We plant
our strawberries in October the yearbefore to allow their roots to becomeestablished while the plant is in itsdormant winter stage and cover them with straw or hay(if planted in theground) Once spring arrives theplants will offer you largerfirmer berries
Wicking beds are one of my
favorites They are very close totraditional growing in that theycontain a layer of soil then hay thenmore soil etchellip and act as the namesdescribes water is wicked from thebottom of the container up to theplant roots With this method wehave grown potatoes peanuts snap
beans head lettuce carrots and muchmore All the plants thrived in thisenvironment and the food kept wellafter picking Wicking beds can besituated on a table top or directly onthe ground making them an extremely versatile gardening method for smallor large spaces However if you havelaying hens like we do yoursquoll needsome fencing to protect your plantsfrom your birds should you placethem on the ground
There are many more growingmethods being used today and allhave their pros and cons but nomatter how you grow your familyrsquosfood by all means do it The reward
upon your familyrsquos table is worth theeffort and Irsquom here to tell you pridetastes delicious
y Tracy
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ldquoDo they still play the blues in Chicago When baseball season rolls around
When the snow melts awayDo the Cubbies still play in their ivy-covered burial groundhelliprdquo
Steve Goodman
As that great Americanphilosopher-and sometimescaddy-Bagger Vance once soastutely put it ldquoGolf is a gamethat you canrsquot winrdquo
So when you walk into a localestablishment-like Sammyrsquos Grillin Prairieville-after a round of 18frustrating holes itrsquos difficult toexplain to some of the non-golfingpatrons at the bar what justhappened in the last 4-5 hours
ldquoHowrsquod you hit lsquoem today WildBillrdquo asked one of barfliesfeigning common courtesy
ldquoWell letrsquos just say if I tried togrow tomatoes they would comeup sliced But I was only threeover after six holes-one over ahouse one over a patio and oneover a pool And donrsquot get mestarted on slow play Gasoline was
50 cents a gallon when we startedour round today It took StephenKing less time to write lsquoThe Standrsquothan for us to play 18 holes
ldquoAnd if I see one more20-handicapper plum bobbing athree-foot putt to make eightIrsquom going after him like Elin Woods on a Tiger hunt Andanother thinghelliprdquo
I never got to finish my whiningbecause just then the vision of despair walked into the lounge andplopped down beside me lookinglike hersquod just lost his first-bornmale child on some half-courthook shot at the buzzer Had Ibeen sitting at a blackjack table I
would have left immediately because this guy had ldquodoom of gloom coolerrdquo stamped on hisforehead
Now I wasnrsquot in the most jovialmood myself having just postedmy third consecutive score in themid-okay-upper 80rsquos causing meto fork up a team portrait of Jackson and Lincoln for myale-quaffing opponents But beinga sucker for lifersquos longshots Imustered up all the optimism Icould manage with a stock greet-ing ldquoGive me some good newsBuddyrdquo
He seemed to slip even deeper
into depression as he ordered red wine and proclaimed ldquoApril is thecruelest monthrdquo
Now Irsquom also a sucker forclassical references so anyone thatquotes TS Eliot deserves my nearly deaf right ear-at least until Ifinish my beer
ldquoTell me about itrdquo I repliedldquoMy putts have hit more lips thanMick Jaggerrsquos dentist lately andmy tee shots have been in the water so much I had to change thegrip on my ball retrieverrdquo
Thoroughly unimpressed withmy links disasters he lifted a glassof Meacutenage a Trois my way and
mumbled a Latin phrase Irsquod heardbefore-ldquoIn vino veritas-in winethere is truthrdquo
I didnrsquot even get a chance toadd my own ldquoAnd in beer there isfreedom but in water there isbacteriardquo toast to justify mydrinking because he had launchedinto a litany of personal problemsthat had befallen him during hisunfortunate fourth month
ldquoIt all began on April 1 when aco-workerrsquos prank caused me tolose my job at the clothing store While I was away from my deskthis jokester left messages for meto call Mr Lyons and Mr Behr
about some fur purchasesldquoHow was I to know it was the
number of the Baton Rouge Zoo
The zookeepers were outragedand contacted the PETA people who threw up a picket lion aroundour store My boss had no choicebut to let me go-a sacrificial lamb you might call me-thrown to the wolvesrdquo
I attempted to fake sympathy and leave quietly but he hadalready ordered another round inhopes of retaining his captiveaudience He took a sip of winegrimaced and complained to noone in particular ldquoThis issupposed to pass for MerlotOh well Caveat emptor-let thebuyer bewarerdquo
His next story was one I couldreally sympathize withldquoOut of work I tried to pick up
a few dollars in a Final Fourbracket but my champion selection Villanova lost to North CarolinaState who wouldnrsquot have evenbeen in the second round if LSUcould have hit the ocean off aboat Isnrsquot there anyone in BatonRouge who can shoot a freethrowrdquo he lamented
I started to mention formerTiger player Eddie Palubinskas who resides in the Capital City and is in the Guinness Book of World Records for most free
throws made in an hour (1206out of 1265) but apparently noone at LSU has had the goodsense to reach out for his helpBut there was no interrupting thehard-luck fellowrsquos whine withthe wine
ldquoI could go on ad nauseumabout the rest of the tournamentand my Alma Mater Albanyrsquosearly exithelliprdquo
ldquoAh the Great Danesrdquo Iinjected flaunting my uselesstrivial knowledge about collegenicknames
ldquoWhy yesrdquo he seemedsurprised
ldquoMy family is originally fromDenmark and they thought it would be clever to send methererdquo
ldquoIs that where you learnedLatinrdquo I asked noting his frequentuse of the language
ldquoOf courserdquo he answeredldquoAre you proficient in theClassics alsordquo
ldquoAd deum qui leaetificat juventutem meamrdquo I repliedproudly recalling my altar boy responses from over 55 years ago
ldquoOh the old Catholic massrdquo hesighed unimpressed ldquoAt least theLatin kept the ritual equally
incomprehensible everywhererdquoldquoSurely yoursquove had some good
things happen to you recentlyrdquo I
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said in my best Pollyanna voiceldquoWell I really thought my luck
had changed when some of my redneck cousins in Georgia scoredsome tickets to a practice round atthe Masters and invited me to jointhemrdquo he recalled ldquoBut we weredishonorably discharged from thepremises for making comments atTiger Woodsrdquo
ldquoWhat in the world did yousayrdquo I asked foolishly ldquoI certainly hope it had nothing to do withthis being the most popular week
in the year for vasectomies so thatmen can sit on a bag of frozenpeas for four days on doctorrsquosorders and watch golf and their wives canrsquot say a wordrdquo
ldquoNordquo he answered ldquoI donrsquotunderstand a lot of golf lingo butit had something to do withTigerrsquos girlfriend Lindsey Vonnshowing up after Woods hadplayed poorly on the front nineOne of my friends said somethinglike lsquoMaybe yoursquoll do better onLindseyrsquos backsidersquo and they showed us the gate making uspersona non gratisrdquo
ldquoMan you are hitting in somehard luckrdquo I sympathizedldquoDidnrsquot the Easter Bunny bring you anythingrdquo I added in a weak attempt to lighten theconversation
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the EasterBunnyrdquo he shot back ldquoI donrsquotbelieve in Santa Claus or theTooth Fairy of the Loch NessMonster I donrsquot believe inBigfoot or aliens or that Elvis and
Michael Jackson are alive andliving together in McElroy Swamp
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the Abominable Snowman orleprechauns or hobbits or Harry Potter And I donrsquot believe inmermaids Minotaurs orMedusa-although Irsquom fairlycertain my first wife was a relativeof the latterrdquo
ldquoDude-is there anything left that you do believe inrdquo I askedincredulously
His face lost what little
expression it had contained and his voice dropped to a Don Corleonehoarse whisper
ldquoI really believe that theChicago Cubs have a chance to win the World Series this yearrdquo
ldquoMan if you believe that yoursquollbelieve in anythingrdquo I countered
ldquoThings didnrsquot get any better asthe month progressedrdquo hecontinued ldquoI came out toSammyrsquos on April 14-unofficially known as National Hard Luck Day-because it was the day Lincoln was shot (lsquoSic SemperTyrannis-and so to all tyrantsrsquoshouted John Wilkes Boothrsquo) theday the Titanic sank and the day of the fatal Apollo 13 radiotransmission-lsquoHouston we have aproblemrsquo Amanda and Emily were gracing the bar so naturally they had attracted a club full of young well-built men all eager toimpress the lovely ladies After afew shot of Petrol the strongmendevised a King Arthur-like contestto see who was the strongest of
the lot and also win a few coinsrdquoldquoThey were going to pull a
sword out of a stonerdquo I askedtrying to keep up with theclassical theme
ldquoNo but after they hadsqueezed every drop out of aninnocent lemon into their tequilathe bet became who could squeezeone drop more I put my money on a lumberjack-looking lad withhuge hands but even he could notcoax one small drop from thedried-up fruit One by one the
rest of the Achilles lookalikes alsofailed and it appeared there wouldbe no winner
ldquoThen a scrawny little guy withglasses appeared from a dark cor-ner and asked if he might attemptthe feat The young studs all hada good laugh until one pushed thelemon toward the nerdy fellow and said lsquoGo ahead Geek Makeit leakrsquo The laughter turned toastonished gasps when thebespectacled gent held the lemonover a shot glass and producedone last-but very obvious-dropThen he picked up the prizemoney on the bar and headed forthe doorrdquo
ldquoHey wait a minuterdquo cried oneof the raging bulls ldquoWhat are you-some kind of magicianrdquo
ldquoNordquo said the money-counting accountant ldquoI work forthe IRSrdquo
ldquoThatrsquos when I rememberedthat the next day was April 15 andIrsquod forgotten to pay my taxes Sonow the government is after me
on top of everything elserdquoldquoLookrdquo I said ldquomaybe yoursquore
just having a bad month Aprilrsquosalmost over and May has got to bebetter In fact the Kentucky Derbyrsquos on May 2 this year and Ihave just the horse to change yourluck and solve all your financialproblemsrdquo
He actually looked encouragedfor the first time since hersquod comein so I neglected to tell him my sordid history of picking winnersin the Derby
ldquoYou seem fond of Latiny phras-es and the horsersquos name is CarpeDiem-Seize the day-which couldalso alter your jaded philosophy onlife He just won a Derby Prep inKentucky by five lengthsrdquo
That was my best shot so I was abit disappointed at the lack of enthusiasm on his part
ldquoThanksrdquo he said ldquobut Ialready have my Derby horsepicked out-one whose name ismore suited to my personalityHersquos a California colt called lsquoOneLucky Danersquordquo
He left me with one lastblast from the so-called ldquodeadlanguagerdquo
ldquoBibamus moriendum est-Letus drink for we must dierdquo
I turned to the young lady behind the bar and took him at his word with my favorite Englishphrase and my last winner of theKentucky Derby at 15-1-ldquoIrsquollhave anotherrdquo
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IntroducingMr Adam
Dale
This month I decided to mixthings up a bit and began a new path with my column I wantto use this space to tell storiesof and in a way give back tothe great musicians living andperforming in and around ourgreat parish With such a richmusic history in Ascension
parish I felt it would beonly fitting to stretch theboundaries on my maiden
journey into these shortbiographies and tell the story of a very dear friend of mineMr Adam Dale
Adam a Minden native was turned onto music by hisparents who purchased him aguitar for Christmas at theage of fourteen Whileattending Minden HighSchool he excelled musicallyespecially in choir class It was
while in high school that Adam had his first chance tolead a band on vocals andguitar when the christian rock
band ldquoShoelessrdquo was formedGiven his great vocal ability
Adam was blessed with ascholarship to attend LouisianaTech in Ruston an opportunity he couldnrsquot turn down Whilein Ruston he would meet and
become friends with severalmusicians that would laterbecome part of the band ldquoThe
American TragedyrdquoldquoTragedyrdquo as it would
become know as began in1999 and got its biggest break
very early on when discoveredand selected to be a part of aUSA network music themed TV
show called Farm Club FarmClub was hosted by BreauxBridge native and former MissUSA Ali Landry The show promoted unsigned bands by mixing them in with a nationalact on a nation wide liveperformance broadcast The
American Tragedy episode wasaired with Crazy Town as thefeatured national act At thetime Crazy Town was promot-
ing their number one smash hitButterfly After the exposure on Farm
Club gigs became easier tocome by American Tragedy began touring from coast tocoast They shared the stage
with bands like Stained SalivaHinder Candlebox andBowling for Soup to name afew After become veterans of the road the band decided tostay 100 independent neversigning with a record labelDale stated ldquoWe could never
find the right deal everything we were offered just didnrsquot feel
right to usrdquo The band wenton to release 3 full lengthalbums a live album and an EPthe most successful of these wasthe 2006 release ldquoWelcome tothe Showrdquo The band was ableto sell nearly 10000 albumsthrough touring alone
In the late 2000rsquos the bandlost their basses and began tolose some momentum It wasaround this time that Adam
met his future wife StefanieLaiche and decided to move toBaton Rouge to purse a solocareer Baton Rouge wasbooming with small venues that
were looking for smaller acts tohire and the timing seamedperfect to Dale This opportu-nity would also allow Adam tofocus on creating an album of material constructed entirely onhis own That first album wastitled ldquoThe Sun has Risen TheSun has Setrdquo
In the last few years Adamrsquos
schedule finally start to slow down and settle He and
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Stefanie are now married andexpecting their second childlater this year Adam iscurrently a resident of Ascensionparish where he has completedhis dream of having a homestudio 2014 saw the release of
Adamrsquos first album as a dad Adam says this is his best work to date The album is a maturedepiction of life as an adult andhow perspectives change frombeing in a rock band on the
roads of America to being adaddy with number two on the
way The album titled ldquoCatsand Dogsrdquo is also a nod to hisdaughter Collins Avery Dale asthey both share the same initials
Please take the time to sample Adam Dale and The AmericanTragedy on iTunes CD Baby orSpotify When you see his nameon a marque around town makesure you stop by and say hello
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Not long ago my step-daughter mentioned that my two grandchildren wanted tospend the night in a tentSpending the night outside in atent is exciting for most chil-dren Im sure most of you havetent stories of your own but fornow I would like to share a
couple of those horror stories of my own with you
We once had a duck lease inthe marsh at Pecan Island where
we were forced to stay in a tentOne particular night the crew decided to bring the boat to theroad We then went to a beerdrinking contest at the only barin Pecan Island We won thecontest during which time thismassive cold front blew through When we returned tothe tent later that night wediscovered that the tent hadbeen blown down Everythingthat we had was wet We didntraise the tent We all crawledunder it and did the best wecould The next morning atdaylight I found myself crawlingout on my hands and kneesupchucking the beer from thenight before
Great plans were in store fortent camping and deer huntingon a trip to Jackson-Bienville
years ago As we approached thecampground late that night we
noticed severe lightning on thehorizon My dad and ourhunting partner had enoughsense to bring a cot to sleep onI slept on the ground only to beawakened about two hours latersoaking wet I then moved tothe truck to miserably spend therest of the night We did kill adeer the next morning andspent the remainder of the day at a laundrymat in town dryingour clothes
Years ago the Bohemia WMA provided a campground My
two hunting partners and I went to the camp site afterspending the day deer hunting
and fishing It was Novemberand the temperature was very
warm One of my huntingbuddies began snoringunbelievably loud that night Ifinally couldnt take it anymoreso I went to the boat to sleepIt wasnt long before my otherbuddy joined me The
mosquitos were horrible outthere and I still couldnt sleepbecause of the snoring comingfrom the tent some tweny-five
yards awayTheres more horror stories
I could tell about tent outingsbut thats enough for now Atsome point in my life I quitstaying in tents and have nointention of doing so in thefuture Although its moreexpensive not nearly as muchfun and not as nature friendlyIll just go get a hotel roomMost of the time well cook ourfish or game on the tailgate of the truck at the room instead of at a campfire
My grandchildren definitely need to spend a night in a tentand Ill probably be the chosenone to do that with them My plans are to pitch it in mybackyard Then when things gosouth sometime that night asIm sure it will well go insideto a nice dry soft bed
Till Next Time
If Youre Over ThirtySleep Inside
James Goosie Guice
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Useless Random Facts with Kellie
bull
Montpelier Vermont is the only state capital
wi thout a McDona ld s bull
A cow give s near ly 200000 glas se s of
milk in her life time
bull
-Earthworms have 5 hearts
bull
The average Japanese watches more than
10 hours of television a day
bull
In average a human losses200 head hairs a day
bull
In the US frisbees out sell
footballs basketballrsquos and
baseballs combined
bull
It is believed that Leonardo do V inci
invented scissors
bull
Despite a population of over a billion
China only has about 200 family names
bull
Buckingham Palace has 602 rooms
bull
Children grow faster in the springtime
bull
During an oysters life it changes
its sex from male to female several times
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When Family Comes to
VisitIt happens several times a year
My out-of-state family comes to visit This past month my sisterJanet(Nana) made a visit with my niece Sally and her growingfamily Millie(3) and Addie(3 months) old
Donrsquot get me wrong I love my family and I love when they visitbut the stuff I have to do to maketheir visit a pleasant one
First off Irsquom a bachelor whichmeans there is house cleaning thatneeds to be done Maybe a coupleof days worth And I am talkingabout real cleaning like vacuuming mopping sheetchanging My favorite task is toclean and clear out the 3rdbedroom Yea Right You know the room that holds anything Ineeded to get out of sight quick junk room However there is aupside to cleaning the room Ialways find things Irsquove beenmissing for months
Then I move to the refrigeratorand another task that is seldomdone Gotta get the tupperwarebowls that are bulging at theseems out the fridge and thehouse After I took the junk out Irealized I didnrsquot have much in thefridge and had to restock With itempty the stains really start toshow I had to use Lysol
Bathroom cleaner and go tocleaning I havenrsquot mentioned thecarport the grass and the visitors bathroom Enough aboutthe cleaning You get the picture
After they arrive we make ourhellos and my home turns into anursery preschool with PrincessSophia and Frozen with Elsa onmy favorite flat screen that isgenerally tuned to sports and western movies
These guys are technology savvyThere is a IPad in both recliners with smartphones everywhereMillie has about 3 different onesOne minute shersquos using hers oneminute her Nanarsquos and then herMoms Hell they hacked my Cable account and recordedDisney shows on my televisionbefore they got here We started our week with a visit
to eat at local restaurants As the week goes on I get a chance totake them fishing Something thatis in my wheel house
I have to tell you fishing with a3 year old has its challenges Last year when she was 2 she had notrouble touching crickets Evencarried the buck around like shehad a cricket purse This year as a3 year old she wasnrsquot gettinganywhere close to those bugs Of
course Nana was trying torcherher encouraging her not to be
scared Also when Nana told herthe small crickets were babycrickets Millie put 2 and 2together and ask ldquoSo you arefishing with the Mommiecricketsrdquo Try to answer thatone Nana
Addie was a great baby She justlayed around played laughednursed and created unique smellsIt reminded me of back when my
son lived with me I made an eggsandwich for Nana and she ate itright off the babyrsquos butt It waslike a baby boody buffet
Now Millie and I made somememories She put her pinkToo-too on my head over my camo hat and put purple grapeflavored silver sparkling lip glosson me I donrsquot think it was my shade and wasnrsquot really in myfashion color wheel Then shepulled out the tangerine colorfingernail polish It took a whilefor that stuff to wear off Igot some funny looks at the
golf courseI did have fun making clues fora treasure hunt for Millie Theclues led her to the freezer where
there a treasure full of toys andgames wrapped in alluminum foilElsa doll from Frozen was oneShe been hugging it ever since
Now their gone Itrsquos quiet Thehouse smells like the dog I now have some 2 skim milk and asmall bottle of something that may be baby milk left behind Irsquom nottouching it I do have most of acrunchy peanut butter jar
Like lsquoThe Beverly Hill BilliesrsquoldquoYarsquoll come back now Hearrdquo
Thoughts from Bully
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$100 OFF any 60 Day program
You are invited to participate in the
2nd Annual
Cooking for a CauseJambalaya Cook-Off
Sunday June 28th to benefit woundedcombat veterans across the United States
Live Entertainment bull 1st 2nd 3rd place awards
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We need teams and sponsorsOur Goal is to exceed the 30 teams oflast year and raise needed funds to
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14505 Highway 44 Gonzales LA 70737(225) 622-3719
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This Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port FourchonThis Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port Fourchon
Inshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and fishing for specks and reds occasionally drum and sheephead as well arriving back at the dock for 3pm Trips consist of live bait and artificial techniques Live bait ice tackle included If you have a favoriterod by all means bring it Food and drinks available upon request
oldermonths we usually fish Leeville and Golden Meadow marshes armermonths we typically fish Barataria and Timbalier bays beaches and the western barrier islands
Offshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and arriving back at the dock between 4-6pm These trips are the most commonly bookedtrips we generally target bottom species live bait mangrove fish and troll the rip when in season Fish you can expect to catch on t hese trips include snapper grouper amberjack wahoo blackfin tuna lemon fish dolphin
On these trips we generally travel up to 60 miles out
For More Information or to Book a Charter Call Today (985) 396-2728
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Captain Chris MoranHi Im Captain Chris Moran and I have fishedthe offshore and inshore waters of Louisianamy entire life I truly enjoy charter fishing tothe point that I dont know who is havingmore fun the clients or me No saltwaterspecies is safe from Cajun Made Charterswhether it be Tuna Marlin Wahoo DoradoShark Cobia Tarpon Amberjack MangroveRed Snapper Trigger Fish Grouper TroutRedfish or King Mackerel Trips consist ofInshore LiveArtificial Trout and RedfishingShallow and Deep Water Bottom FishingBlue Water Kite Fishing Overnight Tuna andSwordfish Offshore Fly Fishing and Big
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17475 Airline HwyPrairieville LA 70769
Phone 225-647-6240Email Wendellpremiermarinenet
Email salespremiermarinenetwwwPremierMarinenet
Call Philip Banker for a Quote
Premier Performance Marine is an experienced boat dealer in Louisiana for New COACH Pontoons and MistyHarbor Pontoons We also carry well-known brands such as Mercury Evinrude Yamaha Honda Suzuki
Carolina Skiff Bullet Bass Boats and Phoenix Bass Boats Find new and used pontoon boats for sale as well asparts and boat motors at our Louisiana store central to Baton Rouge and New Orleans We also carry fishingboats bass boats and outboard motors You can find new or used models to suit your needs We often have
model close out sales during the summer so you can prepare for next season at a great price
Specializing in Pontoon Boatsfor 15 years
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is Kids having Fun
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is local athletics
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The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is a solid community
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
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ATTENTION ADVERTISERS
The Official Program will be the
ONLY publication distributed at the
Jambalaya Festival
Advertise in theOfficial Program andHelp the Community
T H E O F F I C I A L P R O G R A M O F T H E J A M B A L A Y A F E S T I V A L A S S O C I A T I O N
2 0 1 4
D a n n y R o b e r t 2 0 1 2 J a m b a l a y a C h a m p i o n Advertising revenues raised go toThe Jambalaya Festival Association which in turn
are used and put back into our communityTo purchase ad space or
want to be a sponsor contact We are seekingSponsors for the
JambalayaFestival 2015
Mike Strong2256221324
Wally Tallion2258066579
Memorial Day Weekend May 22 - 24 2015Your whole family will enjoy the vast variety of food fun music and activities
that have made the Jambalaya Festival the cant miss highlight of the year
For information go to jambalayafestivalorg
We are raffling off a Golf Cart and 8 gallon jambalaya pot$10 Golf Cart and $1 Jambalaya Pot Tickets Drawing on May 24th
Sponsored by Krazy Kajun
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Pelican Point has a renewed visionand updated business plan to bothupgrade its facilities and servicesand to soon open its doors to whatshould become one of the toprestaurants and bars inAscension Parish
For almost 18 years Pelican Pointrsquosfood and beverage operation has
primarily focused on golfers needsBut with 800 families now living inPelican Point and nearly 600 familiesliving nearby Pelican Point will soonbe additionally focusing on the foodand beverage desires of these 1400families as well as other people whoare looking for more interesting foodand beverage options
An upgraded Pro Shop has beenmoved to a new location in theclubhouse while the old Pro Shop willsoon become an upscale bar forgolfers Pelican Point residents andothers interested in a beautifully dec-
orated smoke free bar with a greatenvironment
Numerous other renovations areunderway such as enlarging andupgrading the restaurant kitchen as
well as a private diningconferenceroom designed for small meetingsand our new ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquofor 12-24 people per event
Executive Chef Joshua Hebert willoversee all Food and Beverageoperations Chef Joshua Hebert hailsfrom the shores of Bayou LafourcheJoshua launched a new menu the
first week in April and will alsocontinuously offer a weekly lunch spe-cial crafted by him
Please join us for lunch and see allthe new improvements taking placeAs always Pelican Point is OPENTO THE PUBLIC We serve lunchdaily Tuesday-Sunday from 11am-3pm and breakfast on Saturdayand Sunday from 7am-1030am
Once all renovations are completedwe plan to extends our hours in the19th hole bar as well as ourrestaurant which will begin opening
for dinners on selected nights
Over the next few monthrsquos PelicanPoint will keep you updated on theprogress and improvements
Pelican Point is on the Move
Chef Joshua Hebert
ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquo
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All ingredients used are what is typically left overafter a crawfish boil
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Ingredients
frac12 lb peeled Crawfish Tails (with fat)2 lbs boiled red potatoes1 cup boiled corn (cut off the cob)frac14 cup green onions- thinly sliced1 clove boiled garlic1 link boiled sausage- roughly chopped1 cup mayofrac14 cup Creole mustard1 Tbls Creole seasoning
Batter Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil2 cups milk amp 2 eggs (whisk together)2 cups flour4 cups Panko bread crumbs
Method
Reheat your potatoes using either the microwave or byre-boiling them for about 5 minutes In a large mixing bowlcombine the heated potatoes corn chopped sausage greenonions garlic peeled cra wfish tails mayo Creole mustardand Creole seasoning and mix well Take your mixture andform into cakes approx 3 oz each
In a medium sauteacute pan heat your oil over med hi heat Nextdredge your cakes in the flour then the milk and egg mixtureand finally in the Panko bread crumbs Gently drop yourcakes 2 to 3 at a time into your heated oil and cookapproximately 3 minutes on each side Remo ve from heatand allow to cool 2 minutes before serving
41
Cooking Gourmet at Home
Executive ChefBen Jarreau
ldquoAfter The Boilrdquo
Crawfish Cakes
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Latilrsquos Landing Houmas House Plantation amp Gardens
Invites You to Experience
OPEN DAILY Daily Tours
Monday Tuesday 9AM - 5 PM Wednesday-Sunday 9AM -7 PM
Cafe Burnside
11 AM- 2 PM daily Latils Landing
Wednesday through Saturday 6 PM- 9 PMSunday Brunch 11 AM - 3 PM
Reservations Required
Latilrsquos Landing R E S T A U R A N T
R I V E R R O A D B U R N S I D E L A bull 2 2 5 4 7 3 9 3 8 0 bull k k h o u m a s h o u s e c o m
J e r e m y L a n g l o i s
E x e c u t i v e C h e f
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This year we double ournumber of cooks when 23crawfish cooking teams set outto showcase their secret
recipes In addition there were45 craft booths and 30 carshow entrees showed theirstuff along with a karaoke
contestThis year Na-Na-Sha Band
played from 200 - 500 androcked the afternoon away
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For more than 19 years we have developed owned and managed senior housing communities throughout
Louisiana and Georgia that provide alternative livingarrangements for seniors combining wellness independence and personal care in a warm dignified setting with over 100
years of personal and professional experience
ldquoCOME JOIN OUR AZALEA FAMILY AND LET US
BE YOUR NEW HOME AWAY FROM HOMErdquo
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2256441028The event was geared to raise
money for Dreams Come True by selling the crawfish cooked in thecontest at a reasonable rateEveryone enjoyed the crawfishand with 70 sacks of crawfishboiled it was evident the event was a great success
It was a great day and wersquod liketo thank all of our committeemembers cooks craft vendorscar show entrees karaoke singers volunteers judges sponsors and abig thanks to all the public for
coming spend there Saturday withus to help raise money for theDream Kids We could not havehad such a successful event without all of you
Cajun Livin N Cookin and TheDreams Come True Foundation would like to thank
Judges-Leuna Johnson - Ascension PublicSchools Child NutritionSupervisor Sherman Jackson -Gonzales Police Cheryl Babin -
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Gonzales Weekly CitizenCharlotte Guedry -Pelican Post OnlineNewspaper Kylie Dixon - WBRZ-TV Sam Irwin -Crawfish ReportcomChloe Ernest - CrawfishQueen Wally Tallion-Jambalaya Festival Association DaveNusbaum - WWL-TVSabrina Nusbaum - Ascension Parish School
Board Richard Condon -Eagle 981 EddieLambert - District 59
Committeemembers -Rodney and Leslie Dupuy with Cajun Livin NCookin (event host andcoordinators crawfishcook-off) Kim Aydell andSherry Mack (craftbooths) Ronnie Romano(Karaoke) AP andCharlotte Borne (Judges
Area) Tashia Loots andErik Fairley with Sweet ampSalty (car show) Monica with Louisiana Jaycees(crawfish eating contestand washer boardtournament Galvez FireDepartment (washingcrawfish) and EMSgservices Sorrento FireDepartment (cokebooth) Freddie Smith with Dreams Come True(Treasure) Terry McConnell (powered
parachute aircrafts)
Sponsors-Our top Major - Crownsponsors were FredsTravel Centers of Louisiana and BulletIndustrial
Gold sponsors -Its Just PrintHole N Da Wall SeafoodLamar Dixon ExpoFoundation AtmosEntergy
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Services Roys IceBatemans Ice MannysBar
The event was a greatsuccess for a great causeand we are looking for- ward to seeing you againnext year
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Breakfast with Sherrie
The first Breakfast withSherrie of 2015 was held atthe Ascension Chamber office
Wednesday April 8 2015
Former Chairmanrsquos of theBoard came together withpresent Chairman KendalMatassa and President SherrieDespino to discuss Boardaccomplishments and thegrowth of the ChamberTopics regarding newmarketing campaigns to help
Chamber members maximizetheir growth potential as wellas new and exciting upcomingprograms in the 2015 year
were discussed in depth withmany new ideas beingpresented from the vastknowledge of the sevenChairmen who were in
attendance As our Parishcontinues to grow wecontinue our commitment tohelp Chamber members grow their businesses and search foropportunities to increase ourlevel of effectiveness andpush into a new realm ofperformance
Foote Family Dental Care
Foote Family Dental Care helda Ribbon Cutting Ceremony onFriday March 13 2015announcing the opening of their location at 328 SouthBurnside Avenue in GonzalesFoote Family Dental Care is thebrand new state of the art
dental facility for Dr NoraRichardson-Foote Dr Foote was in private practice inDenham Springs for over 14
years before moving toGonzales She offers a wide
variety of restorative and cos-metic procedures for patients of all ages Dr Foote also offerssedation dentistry and same day appointments Foote Family
Dental Care hours are Monday 900am ndash 500pm Tuesday andThursday 830am ndash 400pm
Wednesday and Friday 830amndash 100pm
Attending the ribbon cuttingfor Foote Family Dental Care
were Owner Dr NoraRichardson-Foote DDSDental Hygienist Lacie Green Front DeskDental AssistantRamsey Catoir City of Gonzales Mayor Barney
Arceneaux Ascension ParishPublic Information OfficerLester Kenyon AscensionChamber of CommercePresidentCEO SherrieDespino Chamber BoardMember Paul Salvant Chamber
Ambassadors ChamberMembers family and friends
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Bad BreathBy Calvin Bessonet DDSFAGD Ascension Premier Dental
Whether you call it bad breath
or halitosis itrsquos an unpleasant
condition thatrsquos cause for
embarrassment Some people
with bad breath arenrsquot even
aware therersquos a problem If
yoursquore concerned about bad
breath see your dentist He or
she can help identify the cause
and if itrsquos due to an oral condi-
tion develop a treatment plan
to help eliminate it
What you eat affects the air you
exhale Certain foods such as
garlic and onions contribute to
objectionable breath odor
Once the food is absorbed into
the bloodstream it is trans-
ferred to the lungs where it is
expelled Brushing flossing and
mouthwash will only mask the
odor temporarily Odors contin-
ue until the body eliminates the
food Dieters may develop
unpleasant breath from infre-
quent eating
If you dont brush and floss
daily particles of food remain in
the mouth collecting bacteria
which can cause bad breath
Food that collects between the
teeth on the tongue and
around the gums can rot leav-
ing an unpleasant odor
Bad breath can also be caused by
dry mouth (xerostomia) which
occurs when the flow of saliva
decreases Saliva is necessary to
cleanse the mouth and remove
particles that may cause odor
Dry mouth may be caused by
various medications salivary
gland problems or continuously
breathing through the mouth
If you suffer from dry mouth
your dentist may prescribe anar-
tificial saliva or suggest using
sugarless candy and increasing
your fluid intake
Tobacco products cause bad
breath If you use tobacco ask
your dentist for tips on kicking
the habit
Bad breath may be the sign of a
medical disorder such as a local
infection in the respiratory
tract chronic sinusitis postnasal
drip chronic bronchitis dia-
betes gastrointestinal distur-
bance liver or kidney ailment
If your dentist determines that
your mouth is healthy you may
be referred to your family doc-
tor or a specialist to determine
the cause of bad breath
Maintaining good oral health is
essential to reducing bad breath
Schedule regular dental visits
for a professional cleaning and
checkup If you think you have
constant bad breath keep a log
of the foods you eat and make a
list of medications you take
Some medications may play a
role in creating mouth odors
Let your dentist know if youve
had any surgery or illness since
your last appointment
Brush twice a day with fluoride
toothpaste to remove food
debris and plaque Brush your
tongue too Once a day use
floss or an interdental cleaner to
clean between teeth
Mouthwashes are generally
cosmetic and do not have a
long-lasting effect on bad
breath If you must constantly
use a breath freshener to hide
unpleasant mouth odor see
your dentist If you need extra
help in controlling plaque your
dentist may recommend using a
special antimicrobial mouth
rinse A fluoride mouth rinse
used along with brushing and
flossing can help prevent tooth
decay
Clean your tongue Most of the
odor that comes from your
mouth is on your tongue Use
your toothbrush with tooth-
paste reach back as far as possi-
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Tom Bensonand the Saga of the Intentionally Defective GrantorTrust
In February I wrote an articleabout trusts The article discussedthe basics of trust law andexplained that the trustee of atrust has a duty to act in the bestinterest of the trustrsquos beneficiaries At that time Robert Rosenthalthe trustee of a trust created by Tom Benson was refusing toremove the Saints and Pelicanssports franchises from the trust inexchange for an unsecuredpromissory note that Mr Benson was attempting to substitute
instead Mr Bensonrsquos daughterand his two grandchildren are thebeneficiaries of the trust He wants to remove the teams fromthe trust so he can give them tohis third wife
In recent weeks there have been
further developments regardingthis attempted asset swap that areof interest This article will discussthe strategy Benson is trying to useto remove the sports franchisesfrom the trust and the recentdevelopments regarding hisattempts to do so
The type of trust that owns theSaints and Pelicans is an irrevocabletrust and trusts like this are oftenused for estate tax planningpurposes If someone dies withassets exceeding approximately $5million estate taxes are owedbefore distributions are made to
the heirs To minimize these taxesirrevocable trusts are created andassets are transferred into themSince the trust is irrevocable thecreator of the trust (called theldquoGrantorrdquo) has no right to use theassets therefore the assets arenot considered a part of hisestate at death
In addition to removing assetsfrom the Grantorrsquos estate for estatetax purposes these trusts oftenallow the Grantor to continue to
pay the income tax on the assetstransferred to the trust Thisstrategy is used to further reducethe Grantorrsquos estate for tax purpos-es This is possible because theestate tax laws and income tax lawsare not aligned Assets placed in atrust that are not counted forestate tax purposes can still beconsidered as owned by theGrantor for income tax purposesThis type of irrevocable trust iscalled an ldquointentionally defective
grantor trustrdquo However it is notdefective at all ndash in reality it is very effective at achieving its purposes
To be an ldquointentionally defectivegrantor trustrdquo the lawyer whodrafts it has to put some speciallanguage in it In Louisiana themost common power we use tocreate an ldquointentionally defectivegrantor trustrdquo is for the Grantor tobe able to substitute assets of anequal value for the assets that arein the trust Apparently this rightto substitute assets of an equal value is what Tom Benson istrying to do
As mentioned the trustee hasthus far refused to allow thesubstitution of assets Instead hehas asked for asset appraisals toshow that the values are equalHis refusal to make the exchangeof assets has spawned anotherlawsuit ndash this time in federal courtThis new lawsuit was filed by MrBensonrsquos attorneys on March 11thand it alleges the trustee neverrequired appraisals for previousmultimillion dollar exchanges and
so he shouldnrsquot this time either
There is another lawsuit pendingbetween Benson and his family in aTexas state court over another trustthat owns some other businessesfounded by Benson Although the judge in that case has no authority regarding the new suit filed infederal court he has stated hedoes not believe the asset swapcan happen
Mr Bensonrsquos attempt to removethe Saints and Pelicans from a trustthat owns them so he can givethem to his third wife involves asophisticated planning tool used by attorneys to reduce estate taxesHowever in this instance the toolis being used to try to take some-thing away from his children andgrandchildren and give it to hiscurrent wife I would have toagree with the Texas judge Idonrsquot think this swap will happeneither particularly if the trust issubject to Louisiana law Althoughthis attempt might not be success-ful there is one thing you can take
away from this saga we all need toplan for two things we know aregoing to happen ndash death and taxes
Mrs Melancon has engaged in the practice of law in Louisiana for the past 17 yearsThe primary focus of her practice is estate planning special needs planning elder law and probate She is also accredited by the VA to give advice regarding veteransrsquo benefits For more information please contact her at 225-744-0027 You may also visit her website at wwwLegacyCenterLacom
YOUR ESTATE MATTERSBy Linda Melancon
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Silkpeel Q amp A What is Silkpeeldermalinfusion
The SilkPeel DermalinfusionSystem combines non-invasiveexfoliation with deep delivery of patient-specific solutions directly tothe skin The Silk Peel stimulatesnew cell growth andaddresses your specific skincondition giving your skinthe revitalization you want Your skin immediately looksclearer and brighter and
definitely feels smootherand your makeup will goon easily
How is SilkPeel differentfrom othermicrodermabrasionprocedures
While they both remove aportion of the upper layer of the skin or the stratumcorneum a SilkPeel is much morecontrolled and consistent in the
way it operates That is becauserather than blasting particles at skin(as with older microderm devices)or pushing an abrasive tip acrossthe skin by hand dermalinfusionuses the controlled vacuum pres-sure to pull the skin up into achamber in the hand piece where it is evenly abraded justas agressively or as softly as the vacuum pressure is set by ourskincare professional
Is there any downtime withSilkpeel dermalinfusion
Usually there is no downtime withthe SilkPeel but some patientscan experience tightening of theskin and mild exfoliation Post
treatment the skin may be slightly pink but this should last for aboutone hour Patients can return back to work post treatment or resumetheir everyday routine
Who should get a Silkpeel
All skin types can benefit from theSilkPeel treatment The SilkPeelcan help anyone who has acne sundamage hyperpigmentation brownspots mild wrinkles skin dullnessand large pores Even the mostsensitive-skin individual maybenefit from a silk peel that hasbeen adjusted for their skin type
How often should I geta Silkpeel
To jump start your new skin we recommend 3-4 treatments2 weeks apart and maintenanceevery 2-3 months However evenone silk peel will usually refresh your skin for up to six weeks
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CJ Parent The Musical RidgeRunner form the Bluff Road When you first meet Clarence ldquoCJrdquoParent you wouldnrsquot think that he would even get on a stage much lesssing and play guitar CJ is a quiet
person but he comes out of himself for his music Music is life to CJShirley and I had a relaxing visit with Lynette and CJ on theirhouseboat that CJ built himself in1985 By trade CJ was a surveyorbut the houseboat is a testament tohis carpentry skills Compact andcomfortable the boat has all thecomforts of a land house with theadvantage of cruising the river if one
so desiredThe desire to play music startedearly for CJ but his nudge into
music came from his father MrKenneth (CJrsquos dad) said he always wanted to play guitar so with acouple of box guitars procured fromMexico their musical journey beganCJ was sixteen and still in school soafter his homework was done he
and his dad would practice Thispriceless bond continued (not thehomework but the music) untilhis dad passed away about three years ago
CJ grew up on the Bluff Road inDutchtown CJrsquos dad worked inthe oil field all his life Theyobviously didnrsquot have television asCJ is one of nine children Rosannaand Kenneth Parent are the proudparents of (oldest to youngest)Caroline Shook Cathy HatcherKenneth Jr Claudia HelgettFranky King Clarence ldquoCJrdquoCharlie Celeste Harris andKarla Metz
CJ was a member of the last classto graduate from Dutchtown HighSchool in 1966 This is when hestarted playing music for the publicHis first band was The RidgeRunners This band was comprisedof Pierre Curry-vocals CJ-leadguitar Billy Joe Berteau-rhythmguitar and Ronnie Tircuiton drums
We didnrsquot try to remember datesthat messes up most of us these
days but this is the list of bandsCJ has been a part of for the last44 years
Lynn Landry ampThe Ram Rods
Lynn Landry-vocals and rhythmguitar Gwen Landry-vocals CJ-leadguitar the late Cary Arceneaux-bassRonnie Bercegeay-bass the lateHopson Arceneaux-drums
Mike Broussard amp the Drifters
Mike Broussard-vocals amp rhythmguitar CJ ndashlead guitar and harmonythe late Randy Babin-bass and
Daniel Gautreaux on drums
Southern Boogie Band CJndashvocals the late Randy Braud-leadRandy Bourgeois-drums CharlieMoran- Bass David Miles-keyboardRuckels Gautreaux-trumpet MikeLambert-sax
Destiny CJ ndash vocals amp lead guitarJohn Braud-vocals amp sax Donny Bercegeay-keyboard Dale Hymel-bass Sammy Myers-drums
LA 1 Band Robert Townsend-drums amp vocals CJ ndashlead guitarLane Swearingen-bass About this time CJ played withHenry Broussard and his bandUnfortunately we couldnrsquot remem-ber these guys either Some parts of
getting older really suckThe Reunion Band SteveManseur-lead vocals amp guitar MikeKing-keyboard Buddy Terrel-tenorsax Kevin Terrel-baritone saxRichard Leger-trumpet Cody Marchand-drums John Marchand-bass amp CJ on lead guitar and vocalsCruzzinrsquo CJ ndashlead guitar amp vocalskeyboard-Kit Duncan Snag Hebert-drums amp Randy Babin on bass
As you can see CJ has been quitthe busy fella for the last 44 yearsand Irsquom just talking about his
music CJ was a surveyor for Gulf States Utilities until retiring after25 years because of colon cancer While fighting the cancer CJ triedto keep surveying but the disease was too much CJ and Lynettehave been through three bouts of cancer 2001 2007 amp 2011 Hisbattle isnrsquot over as once again thecancer has reared its ugly headLynette has been there every step of the way for CJ Lynette is anaccomplished musician in her ownright not a surprise considering she
CJ ParentThe Musical Ridge Runner from the Bluff Road
Clarence CJ Parent got his ticket to go play with the Angels on March 25 He was a lifelong friend of mine-his fathers landbordered ours back when Prairieville was really a prairie-and atreasured classmate in the final class of the old Dutchtown High School (Class of 66) My fondest memories of Clarence were playing with him and his dad-Kenneth Boy Parent-at the old C Brauds Grocery and Bar where we played Milk Cow Blues That tune has been recorded by everyone from Robert Johnson to Elvis to George Strait but we did it on Clarences Spanish guitar my
14-dollar Stella and Boys harmonica much to the delight ofRD Smith and the regular crowd
Clarence went on to bigger and better things playing with several Swamp Pop bands long after Id left my gig with Tinker and the BellsBut he always remembered my favorite song before I even requested it- Change Gonna Come by Sam Cook and my sister Lizs Almost Like a Song by Ronnie MilsaUGps I know he is sitting on the back of a pick-up truck with his dad right now playing a Jimmy Rodgerss song or something by Hank Williams He was a good friend and a
good picker and you cant ask for much more than that
Bill Delaune
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was a Bercegeay before she marriedCJ She started playing music in themiddle school band on clarinet Shealso played the baritone horn andtympani drums She graduated
from East Ascension in 1968 gotmarried and moved to Morgan CityShe has three children DwainDupuis Kristian Mayon and SarahMayon She and CJ are blessed
with 6 grandkids Dustin KeilaLauren Megan Bylan and Blair After her divorce Lynette movedhome and thatrsquos when she met CJHer brother actually was playing inthe band with CJ at the time She was encouraged to continue hermusic and got the chance to sit in with the band on saxophone (not abig stretch from the clarinet) She
got loads of encouragement fromband members and other saxplayers (Musicians all seem eagerto help other musicians with theirart) CJ was excited when Lynettestarted with the band since he wasalready ldquosweetrdquo on her He told ushe always wanted to kiss a sax
player We were glad he waited fora female sax player Sax playing wasnrsquot her only attraction for CJThose eyes kept drawing him inNot to mention her outgoing per-sonality charm and strong characterThey got married and remodeledthe houseboat Lynette was actually Cruzzinrsquos sax player until CJ gottoo sick to play If you happen topick up a Cruzzinrsquo CD the title cutldquoFull Recoveryrdquo CJ wrote forLynette A beautiful song be sureto get a copy of the CD
Throughout CJrsquos illness music
has been his stability and drivingforce He really loves his music youcan see it in his face when he talks
about it Lynette was his ROCK always there for him
CJ and Lynette would like tothank all the family and friends whogave them support and prayersthrough this ordeal Yourthoughtfulness and prayers are moreappreciated than you will ever know
Special thanks go out to themusicians that picked up CJrsquos slack
when he was too sick to fulfill hisgigs Mike and Steve BroussardTroy Dupree Steve Manseur BillBoudreaux and Jerry Acosta Youguys are the best
CJ is now retired and working onhis ldquohoney-dordquo list and Lynette works for St Elizabeth Physicians in
the business office CJ still playsmusic Yoursquoll see him at anynumber of benefits playing hisguitar and singing It is admirablethat he plays so many benefits Idonrsquot think he has ever turned downa request to play at a benefit Weare so blessed to have CJ andLynette in our community
We had a wonderful time floatingon the river at the Parentrsquos Theirplace is so peaceful it is always apleasure to spend time with themThanks to them for opening theirlives to us
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Fall gave us an abundant harvest this year
Itrsquos March and wersquore picking thefew remaining cabbage and Brusselsprouts from the garden And believeit or not in the hoop house wersquore still
being offered a few tomatoes from oursummer vines We like many people today are try-
ing new ways of growing our foods while hoping to conserve water andeliminate chemicals Aquaponicshydroponics raised beds wickingbeds even PVC tubing are all popularnew growing technics and wersquove triedthem all
Imagination has really become a funpart of gardening these days Pretty much anything goes
Through trial and error wersquove hadmany successes and failures in eachgrowing method
Aquaponics is the merging of aquaculture (the raising of fish) and hydro-
ponics (growing in nutrient balanced water with a clay media instead of soil)This method proved a bit challengingat first when trying to establish therequired nitrates and nitrides neededfor plant growth and fruit develop-ment while not harming the live fishbut we finally got it It uses the fish waste to feed the plants The plantsand clay media filter and clean the water and return it to the fish and thecycle simply repeats itself It is theclosest resemblance to a natural ecosystem found in and around naturersquosriverbanks Our plants grew andthrived They produced an abundanceof beautiful vegetables Cucumbers
especially thrived in this environmentand produced more than we and ourneighbors could pickle and eat Leafy plants however when picked quickly wilted and wouldnrsquot keep So unless we grazed in the greenhouse for sup-per this method proved not the rightchoice for us
An attractive and fun addition to ahydroponic or an aquaponic system isPVC piping that many use for grow-ing strawberries or lettuce Used astowers above the system for extragrowing space holes are cut from thepiping and replaced with plants Thesame water from the system keeps theplants watered and fed until they areready for harvest Donrsquot expect much
from a first year strawberry plant whether yoursquove planted it in a watersystem or in the ground We plant
our strawberries in October the yearbefore to allow their roots to becomeestablished while the plant is in itsdormant winter stage and cover them with straw or hay(if planted in theground) Once spring arrives theplants will offer you largerfirmer berries
Wicking beds are one of my
favorites They are very close totraditional growing in that theycontain a layer of soil then hay thenmore soil etchellip and act as the namesdescribes water is wicked from thebottom of the container up to theplant roots With this method wehave grown potatoes peanuts snap
beans head lettuce carrots and muchmore All the plants thrived in thisenvironment and the food kept wellafter picking Wicking beds can besituated on a table top or directly onthe ground making them an extremely versatile gardening method for smallor large spaces However if you havelaying hens like we do yoursquoll needsome fencing to protect your plantsfrom your birds should you placethem on the ground
There are many more growingmethods being used today and allhave their pros and cons but nomatter how you grow your familyrsquosfood by all means do it The reward
upon your familyrsquos table is worth theeffort and Irsquom here to tell you pridetastes delicious
y Tracy
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ldquoDo they still play the blues in Chicago When baseball season rolls around
When the snow melts awayDo the Cubbies still play in their ivy-covered burial groundhelliprdquo
Steve Goodman
As that great Americanphilosopher-and sometimescaddy-Bagger Vance once soastutely put it ldquoGolf is a gamethat you canrsquot winrdquo
So when you walk into a localestablishment-like Sammyrsquos Grillin Prairieville-after a round of 18frustrating holes itrsquos difficult toexplain to some of the non-golfingpatrons at the bar what justhappened in the last 4-5 hours
ldquoHowrsquod you hit lsquoem today WildBillrdquo asked one of barfliesfeigning common courtesy
ldquoWell letrsquos just say if I tried togrow tomatoes they would comeup sliced But I was only threeover after six holes-one over ahouse one over a patio and oneover a pool And donrsquot get mestarted on slow play Gasoline was
50 cents a gallon when we startedour round today It took StephenKing less time to write lsquoThe Standrsquothan for us to play 18 holes
ldquoAnd if I see one more20-handicapper plum bobbing athree-foot putt to make eightIrsquom going after him like Elin Woods on a Tiger hunt Andanother thinghelliprdquo
I never got to finish my whiningbecause just then the vision of despair walked into the lounge andplopped down beside me lookinglike hersquod just lost his first-bornmale child on some half-courthook shot at the buzzer Had Ibeen sitting at a blackjack table I
would have left immediately because this guy had ldquodoom of gloom coolerrdquo stamped on hisforehead
Now I wasnrsquot in the most jovialmood myself having just postedmy third consecutive score in themid-okay-upper 80rsquos causing meto fork up a team portrait of Jackson and Lincoln for myale-quaffing opponents But beinga sucker for lifersquos longshots Imustered up all the optimism Icould manage with a stock greet-ing ldquoGive me some good newsBuddyrdquo
He seemed to slip even deeper
into depression as he ordered red wine and proclaimed ldquoApril is thecruelest monthrdquo
Now Irsquom also a sucker forclassical references so anyone thatquotes TS Eliot deserves my nearly deaf right ear-at least until Ifinish my beer
ldquoTell me about itrdquo I repliedldquoMy putts have hit more lips thanMick Jaggerrsquos dentist lately andmy tee shots have been in the water so much I had to change thegrip on my ball retrieverrdquo
Thoroughly unimpressed withmy links disasters he lifted a glassof Meacutenage a Trois my way and
mumbled a Latin phrase Irsquod heardbefore-ldquoIn vino veritas-in winethere is truthrdquo
I didnrsquot even get a chance toadd my own ldquoAnd in beer there isfreedom but in water there isbacteriardquo toast to justify mydrinking because he had launchedinto a litany of personal problemsthat had befallen him during hisunfortunate fourth month
ldquoIt all began on April 1 when aco-workerrsquos prank caused me tolose my job at the clothing store While I was away from my deskthis jokester left messages for meto call Mr Lyons and Mr Behr
about some fur purchasesldquoHow was I to know it was the
number of the Baton Rouge Zoo
The zookeepers were outragedand contacted the PETA people who threw up a picket lion aroundour store My boss had no choicebut to let me go-a sacrificial lamb you might call me-thrown to the wolvesrdquo
I attempted to fake sympathy and leave quietly but he hadalready ordered another round inhopes of retaining his captiveaudience He took a sip of winegrimaced and complained to noone in particular ldquoThis issupposed to pass for MerlotOh well Caveat emptor-let thebuyer bewarerdquo
His next story was one I couldreally sympathize withldquoOut of work I tried to pick up
a few dollars in a Final Fourbracket but my champion selection Villanova lost to North CarolinaState who wouldnrsquot have evenbeen in the second round if LSUcould have hit the ocean off aboat Isnrsquot there anyone in BatonRouge who can shoot a freethrowrdquo he lamented
I started to mention formerTiger player Eddie Palubinskas who resides in the Capital City and is in the Guinness Book of World Records for most free
throws made in an hour (1206out of 1265) but apparently noone at LSU has had the goodsense to reach out for his helpBut there was no interrupting thehard-luck fellowrsquos whine withthe wine
ldquoI could go on ad nauseumabout the rest of the tournamentand my Alma Mater Albanyrsquosearly exithelliprdquo
ldquoAh the Great Danesrdquo Iinjected flaunting my uselesstrivial knowledge about collegenicknames
ldquoWhy yesrdquo he seemedsurprised
ldquoMy family is originally fromDenmark and they thought it would be clever to send methererdquo
ldquoIs that where you learnedLatinrdquo I asked noting his frequentuse of the language
ldquoOf courserdquo he answeredldquoAre you proficient in theClassics alsordquo
ldquoAd deum qui leaetificat juventutem meamrdquo I repliedproudly recalling my altar boy responses from over 55 years ago
ldquoOh the old Catholic massrdquo hesighed unimpressed ldquoAt least theLatin kept the ritual equally
incomprehensible everywhererdquoldquoSurely yoursquove had some good
things happen to you recentlyrdquo I
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said in my best Pollyanna voiceldquoWell I really thought my luck
had changed when some of my redneck cousins in Georgia scoredsome tickets to a practice round atthe Masters and invited me to jointhemrdquo he recalled ldquoBut we weredishonorably discharged from thepremises for making comments atTiger Woodsrdquo
ldquoWhat in the world did yousayrdquo I asked foolishly ldquoI certainly hope it had nothing to do withthis being the most popular week
in the year for vasectomies so thatmen can sit on a bag of frozenpeas for four days on doctorrsquosorders and watch golf and their wives canrsquot say a wordrdquo
ldquoNordquo he answered ldquoI donrsquotunderstand a lot of golf lingo butit had something to do withTigerrsquos girlfriend Lindsey Vonnshowing up after Woods hadplayed poorly on the front nineOne of my friends said somethinglike lsquoMaybe yoursquoll do better onLindseyrsquos backsidersquo and they showed us the gate making uspersona non gratisrdquo
ldquoMan you are hitting in somehard luckrdquo I sympathizedldquoDidnrsquot the Easter Bunny bring you anythingrdquo I added in a weak attempt to lighten theconversation
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the EasterBunnyrdquo he shot back ldquoI donrsquotbelieve in Santa Claus or theTooth Fairy of the Loch NessMonster I donrsquot believe inBigfoot or aliens or that Elvis and
Michael Jackson are alive andliving together in McElroy Swamp
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the Abominable Snowman orleprechauns or hobbits or Harry Potter And I donrsquot believe inmermaids Minotaurs orMedusa-although Irsquom fairlycertain my first wife was a relativeof the latterrdquo
ldquoDude-is there anything left that you do believe inrdquo I askedincredulously
His face lost what little
expression it had contained and his voice dropped to a Don Corleonehoarse whisper
ldquoI really believe that theChicago Cubs have a chance to win the World Series this yearrdquo
ldquoMan if you believe that yoursquollbelieve in anythingrdquo I countered
ldquoThings didnrsquot get any better asthe month progressedrdquo hecontinued ldquoI came out toSammyrsquos on April 14-unofficially known as National Hard Luck Day-because it was the day Lincoln was shot (lsquoSic SemperTyrannis-and so to all tyrantsrsquoshouted John Wilkes Boothrsquo) theday the Titanic sank and the day of the fatal Apollo 13 radiotransmission-lsquoHouston we have aproblemrsquo Amanda and Emily were gracing the bar so naturally they had attracted a club full of young well-built men all eager toimpress the lovely ladies After afew shot of Petrol the strongmendevised a King Arthur-like contestto see who was the strongest of
the lot and also win a few coinsrdquoldquoThey were going to pull a
sword out of a stonerdquo I askedtrying to keep up with theclassical theme
ldquoNo but after they hadsqueezed every drop out of aninnocent lemon into their tequilathe bet became who could squeezeone drop more I put my money on a lumberjack-looking lad withhuge hands but even he could notcoax one small drop from thedried-up fruit One by one the
rest of the Achilles lookalikes alsofailed and it appeared there wouldbe no winner
ldquoThen a scrawny little guy withglasses appeared from a dark cor-ner and asked if he might attemptthe feat The young studs all hada good laugh until one pushed thelemon toward the nerdy fellow and said lsquoGo ahead Geek Makeit leakrsquo The laughter turned toastonished gasps when thebespectacled gent held the lemonover a shot glass and producedone last-but very obvious-dropThen he picked up the prizemoney on the bar and headed forthe doorrdquo
ldquoHey wait a minuterdquo cried oneof the raging bulls ldquoWhat are you-some kind of magicianrdquo
ldquoNordquo said the money-counting accountant ldquoI work forthe IRSrdquo
ldquoThatrsquos when I rememberedthat the next day was April 15 andIrsquod forgotten to pay my taxes Sonow the government is after me
on top of everything elserdquoldquoLookrdquo I said ldquomaybe yoursquore
just having a bad month Aprilrsquosalmost over and May has got to bebetter In fact the Kentucky Derbyrsquos on May 2 this year and Ihave just the horse to change yourluck and solve all your financialproblemsrdquo
He actually looked encouragedfor the first time since hersquod comein so I neglected to tell him my sordid history of picking winnersin the Derby
ldquoYou seem fond of Latiny phras-es and the horsersquos name is CarpeDiem-Seize the day-which couldalso alter your jaded philosophy onlife He just won a Derby Prep inKentucky by five lengthsrdquo
That was my best shot so I was abit disappointed at the lack of enthusiasm on his part
ldquoThanksrdquo he said ldquobut Ialready have my Derby horsepicked out-one whose name ismore suited to my personalityHersquos a California colt called lsquoOneLucky Danersquordquo
He left me with one lastblast from the so-called ldquodeadlanguagerdquo
ldquoBibamus moriendum est-Letus drink for we must dierdquo
I turned to the young lady behind the bar and took him at his word with my favorite Englishphrase and my last winner of theKentucky Derby at 15-1-ldquoIrsquollhave anotherrdquo
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IntroducingMr Adam
Dale
This month I decided to mixthings up a bit and began a new path with my column I wantto use this space to tell storiesof and in a way give back tothe great musicians living andperforming in and around ourgreat parish With such a richmusic history in Ascension
parish I felt it would beonly fitting to stretch theboundaries on my maiden
journey into these shortbiographies and tell the story of a very dear friend of mineMr Adam Dale
Adam a Minden native was turned onto music by hisparents who purchased him aguitar for Christmas at theage of fourteen Whileattending Minden HighSchool he excelled musicallyespecially in choir class It was
while in high school that Adam had his first chance tolead a band on vocals andguitar when the christian rock
band ldquoShoelessrdquo was formedGiven his great vocal ability
Adam was blessed with ascholarship to attend LouisianaTech in Ruston an opportunity he couldnrsquot turn down Whilein Ruston he would meet and
become friends with severalmusicians that would laterbecome part of the band ldquoThe
American TragedyrdquoldquoTragedyrdquo as it would
become know as began in1999 and got its biggest break
very early on when discoveredand selected to be a part of aUSA network music themed TV
show called Farm Club FarmClub was hosted by BreauxBridge native and former MissUSA Ali Landry The show promoted unsigned bands by mixing them in with a nationalact on a nation wide liveperformance broadcast The
American Tragedy episode wasaired with Crazy Town as thefeatured national act At thetime Crazy Town was promot-
ing their number one smash hitButterfly After the exposure on Farm
Club gigs became easier tocome by American Tragedy began touring from coast tocoast They shared the stage
with bands like Stained SalivaHinder Candlebox andBowling for Soup to name afew After become veterans of the road the band decided tostay 100 independent neversigning with a record labelDale stated ldquoWe could never
find the right deal everything we were offered just didnrsquot feel
right to usrdquo The band wenton to release 3 full lengthalbums a live album and an EPthe most successful of these wasthe 2006 release ldquoWelcome tothe Showrdquo The band was ableto sell nearly 10000 albumsthrough touring alone
In the late 2000rsquos the bandlost their basses and began tolose some momentum It wasaround this time that Adam
met his future wife StefanieLaiche and decided to move toBaton Rouge to purse a solocareer Baton Rouge wasbooming with small venues that
were looking for smaller acts tohire and the timing seamedperfect to Dale This opportu-nity would also allow Adam tofocus on creating an album of material constructed entirely onhis own That first album wastitled ldquoThe Sun has Risen TheSun has Setrdquo
In the last few years Adamrsquos
schedule finally start to slow down and settle He and
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Stefanie are now married andexpecting their second childlater this year Adam iscurrently a resident of Ascensionparish where he has completedhis dream of having a homestudio 2014 saw the release of
Adamrsquos first album as a dad Adam says this is his best work to date The album is a maturedepiction of life as an adult andhow perspectives change frombeing in a rock band on the
roads of America to being adaddy with number two on the
way The album titled ldquoCatsand Dogsrdquo is also a nod to hisdaughter Collins Avery Dale asthey both share the same initials
Please take the time to sample Adam Dale and The AmericanTragedy on iTunes CD Baby orSpotify When you see his nameon a marque around town makesure you stop by and say hello
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Not long ago my step-daughter mentioned that my two grandchildren wanted tospend the night in a tentSpending the night outside in atent is exciting for most chil-dren Im sure most of you havetent stories of your own but fornow I would like to share a
couple of those horror stories of my own with you
We once had a duck lease inthe marsh at Pecan Island where
we were forced to stay in a tentOne particular night the crew decided to bring the boat to theroad We then went to a beerdrinking contest at the only barin Pecan Island We won thecontest during which time thismassive cold front blew through When we returned tothe tent later that night wediscovered that the tent hadbeen blown down Everythingthat we had was wet We didntraise the tent We all crawledunder it and did the best wecould The next morning atdaylight I found myself crawlingout on my hands and kneesupchucking the beer from thenight before
Great plans were in store fortent camping and deer huntingon a trip to Jackson-Bienville
years ago As we approached thecampground late that night we
noticed severe lightning on thehorizon My dad and ourhunting partner had enoughsense to bring a cot to sleep onI slept on the ground only to beawakened about two hours latersoaking wet I then moved tothe truck to miserably spend therest of the night We did kill adeer the next morning andspent the remainder of the day at a laundrymat in town dryingour clothes
Years ago the Bohemia WMA provided a campground My
two hunting partners and I went to the camp site afterspending the day deer hunting
and fishing It was Novemberand the temperature was very
warm One of my huntingbuddies began snoringunbelievably loud that night Ifinally couldnt take it anymoreso I went to the boat to sleepIt wasnt long before my otherbuddy joined me The
mosquitos were horrible outthere and I still couldnt sleepbecause of the snoring comingfrom the tent some tweny-five
yards awayTheres more horror stories
I could tell about tent outingsbut thats enough for now Atsome point in my life I quitstaying in tents and have nointention of doing so in thefuture Although its moreexpensive not nearly as muchfun and not as nature friendlyIll just go get a hotel roomMost of the time well cook ourfish or game on the tailgate of the truck at the room instead of at a campfire
My grandchildren definitely need to spend a night in a tentand Ill probably be the chosenone to do that with them My plans are to pitch it in mybackyard Then when things gosouth sometime that night asIm sure it will well go insideto a nice dry soft bed
Till Next Time
If Youre Over ThirtySleep Inside
James Goosie Guice
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Useless Random Facts with Kellie
bull
Montpelier Vermont is the only state capital
wi thout a McDona ld s bull
A cow give s near ly 200000 glas se s of
milk in her life time
bull
-Earthworms have 5 hearts
bull
The average Japanese watches more than
10 hours of television a day
bull
In average a human losses200 head hairs a day
bull
In the US frisbees out sell
footballs basketballrsquos and
baseballs combined
bull
It is believed that Leonardo do V inci
invented scissors
bull
Despite a population of over a billion
China only has about 200 family names
bull
Buckingham Palace has 602 rooms
bull
Children grow faster in the springtime
bull
During an oysters life it changes
its sex from male to female several times
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When Family Comes to
VisitIt happens several times a year
My out-of-state family comes to visit This past month my sisterJanet(Nana) made a visit with my niece Sally and her growingfamily Millie(3) and Addie(3 months) old
Donrsquot get me wrong I love my family and I love when they visitbut the stuff I have to do to maketheir visit a pleasant one
First off Irsquom a bachelor whichmeans there is house cleaning thatneeds to be done Maybe a coupleof days worth And I am talkingabout real cleaning like vacuuming mopping sheetchanging My favorite task is toclean and clear out the 3rdbedroom Yea Right You know the room that holds anything Ineeded to get out of sight quick junk room However there is aupside to cleaning the room Ialways find things Irsquove beenmissing for months
Then I move to the refrigeratorand another task that is seldomdone Gotta get the tupperwarebowls that are bulging at theseems out the fridge and thehouse After I took the junk out Irealized I didnrsquot have much in thefridge and had to restock With itempty the stains really start toshow I had to use Lysol
Bathroom cleaner and go tocleaning I havenrsquot mentioned thecarport the grass and the visitors bathroom Enough aboutthe cleaning You get the picture
After they arrive we make ourhellos and my home turns into anursery preschool with PrincessSophia and Frozen with Elsa onmy favorite flat screen that isgenerally tuned to sports and western movies
These guys are technology savvyThere is a IPad in both recliners with smartphones everywhereMillie has about 3 different onesOne minute shersquos using hers oneminute her Nanarsquos and then herMoms Hell they hacked my Cable account and recordedDisney shows on my televisionbefore they got here We started our week with a visit
to eat at local restaurants As the week goes on I get a chance totake them fishing Something thatis in my wheel house
I have to tell you fishing with a3 year old has its challenges Last year when she was 2 she had notrouble touching crickets Evencarried the buck around like shehad a cricket purse This year as a3 year old she wasnrsquot gettinganywhere close to those bugs Of
course Nana was trying torcherher encouraging her not to be
scared Also when Nana told herthe small crickets were babycrickets Millie put 2 and 2together and ask ldquoSo you arefishing with the Mommiecricketsrdquo Try to answer thatone Nana
Addie was a great baby She justlayed around played laughednursed and created unique smellsIt reminded me of back when my
son lived with me I made an eggsandwich for Nana and she ate itright off the babyrsquos butt It waslike a baby boody buffet
Now Millie and I made somememories She put her pinkToo-too on my head over my camo hat and put purple grapeflavored silver sparkling lip glosson me I donrsquot think it was my shade and wasnrsquot really in myfashion color wheel Then shepulled out the tangerine colorfingernail polish It took a whilefor that stuff to wear off Igot some funny looks at the
golf courseI did have fun making clues fora treasure hunt for Millie Theclues led her to the freezer where
there a treasure full of toys andgames wrapped in alluminum foilElsa doll from Frozen was oneShe been hugging it ever since
Now their gone Itrsquos quiet Thehouse smells like the dog I now have some 2 skim milk and asmall bottle of something that may be baby milk left behind Irsquom nottouching it I do have most of acrunchy peanut butter jar
Like lsquoThe Beverly Hill BilliesrsquoldquoYarsquoll come back now Hearrdquo
Thoughts from Bully
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$100 OFF any 60 Day program
You are invited to participate in the
2nd Annual
Cooking for a CauseJambalaya Cook-Off
Sunday June 28th to benefit woundedcombat veterans across the United States
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We need teams and sponsorsOur Goal is to exceed the 30 teams oflast year and raise needed funds to
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14505 Highway 44 Gonzales LA 70737(225) 622-3719
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This Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port FourchonThis Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port Fourchon
Inshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and fishing for specks and reds occasionally drum and sheephead as well arriving back at the dock for 3pm Trips consist of live bait and artificial techniques Live bait ice tackle included If you have a favoriterod by all means bring it Food and drinks available upon request
oldermonths we usually fish Leeville and Golden Meadow marshes armermonths we typically fish Barataria and Timbalier bays beaches and the western barrier islands
Offshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and arriving back at the dock between 4-6pm These trips are the most commonly bookedtrips we generally target bottom species live bait mangrove fish and troll the rip when in season Fish you can expect to catch on t hese trips include snapper grouper amberjack wahoo blackfin tuna lemon fish dolphin
On these trips we generally travel up to 60 miles out
For More Information or to Book a Charter Call Today (985) 396-2728
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Captain Chris MoranHi Im Captain Chris Moran and I have fishedthe offshore and inshore waters of Louisianamy entire life I truly enjoy charter fishing tothe point that I dont know who is havingmore fun the clients or me No saltwaterspecies is safe from Cajun Made Charterswhether it be Tuna Marlin Wahoo DoradoShark Cobia Tarpon Amberjack MangroveRed Snapper Trigger Fish Grouper TroutRedfish or King Mackerel Trips consist ofInshore LiveArtificial Trout and RedfishingShallow and Deep Water Bottom FishingBlue Water Kite Fishing Overnight Tuna andSwordfish Offshore Fly Fishing and Big
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17475 Airline HwyPrairieville LA 70769
Phone 225-647-6240Email Wendellpremiermarinenet
Email salespremiermarinenetwwwPremierMarinenet
Call Philip Banker for a Quote
Premier Performance Marine is an experienced boat dealer in Louisiana for New COACH Pontoons and MistyHarbor Pontoons We also carry well-known brands such as Mercury Evinrude Yamaha Honda Suzuki
Carolina Skiff Bullet Bass Boats and Phoenix Bass Boats Find new and used pontoon boats for sale as well asparts and boat motors at our Louisiana store central to Baton Rouge and New Orleans We also carry fishingboats bass boats and outboard motors You can find new or used models to suit your needs We often have
model close out sales during the summer so you can prepare for next season at a great price
Specializing in Pontoon Boatsfor 15 years
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is Kids having Fun
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is local athletics
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The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is a solid community
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
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ATTENTION ADVERTISERS
The Official Program will be the
ONLY publication distributed at the
Jambalaya Festival
Advertise in theOfficial Program andHelp the Community
T H E O F F I C I A L P R O G R A M O F T H E J A M B A L A Y A F E S T I V A L A S S O C I A T I O N
2 0 1 4
D a n n y R o b e r t 2 0 1 2 J a m b a l a y a C h a m p i o n Advertising revenues raised go toThe Jambalaya Festival Association which in turn
are used and put back into our communityTo purchase ad space or
want to be a sponsor contact We are seekingSponsors for the
JambalayaFestival 2015
Mike Strong2256221324
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Memorial Day Weekend May 22 - 24 2015Your whole family will enjoy the vast variety of food fun music and activities
that have made the Jambalaya Festival the cant miss highlight of the year
For information go to jambalayafestivalorg
We are raffling off a Golf Cart and 8 gallon jambalaya pot$10 Golf Cart and $1 Jambalaya Pot Tickets Drawing on May 24th
Sponsored by Krazy Kajun
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Pelican Point has a renewed visionand updated business plan to bothupgrade its facilities and servicesand to soon open its doors to whatshould become one of the toprestaurants and bars inAscension Parish
For almost 18 years Pelican Pointrsquosfood and beverage operation has
primarily focused on golfers needsBut with 800 families now living inPelican Point and nearly 600 familiesliving nearby Pelican Point will soonbe additionally focusing on the foodand beverage desires of these 1400families as well as other people whoare looking for more interesting foodand beverage options
An upgraded Pro Shop has beenmoved to a new location in theclubhouse while the old Pro Shop willsoon become an upscale bar forgolfers Pelican Point residents andothers interested in a beautifully dec-
orated smoke free bar with a greatenvironment
Numerous other renovations areunderway such as enlarging andupgrading the restaurant kitchen as
well as a private diningconferenceroom designed for small meetingsand our new ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquofor 12-24 people per event
Executive Chef Joshua Hebert willoversee all Food and Beverageoperations Chef Joshua Hebert hailsfrom the shores of Bayou LafourcheJoshua launched a new menu the
first week in April and will alsocontinuously offer a weekly lunch spe-cial crafted by him
Please join us for lunch and see allthe new improvements taking placeAs always Pelican Point is OPENTO THE PUBLIC We serve lunchdaily Tuesday-Sunday from 11am-3pm and breakfast on Saturdayand Sunday from 7am-1030am
Once all renovations are completedwe plan to extends our hours in the19th hole bar as well as ourrestaurant which will begin opening
for dinners on selected nights
Over the next few monthrsquos PelicanPoint will keep you updated on theprogress and improvements
Pelican Point is on the Move
Chef Joshua Hebert
ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquo
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All ingredients used are what is typically left overafter a crawfish boil
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Ingredients
frac12 lb peeled Crawfish Tails (with fat)2 lbs boiled red potatoes1 cup boiled corn (cut off the cob)frac14 cup green onions- thinly sliced1 clove boiled garlic1 link boiled sausage- roughly chopped1 cup mayofrac14 cup Creole mustard1 Tbls Creole seasoning
Batter Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil2 cups milk amp 2 eggs (whisk together)2 cups flour4 cups Panko bread crumbs
Method
Reheat your potatoes using either the microwave or byre-boiling them for about 5 minutes In a large mixing bowlcombine the heated potatoes corn chopped sausage greenonions garlic peeled cra wfish tails mayo Creole mustardand Creole seasoning and mix well Take your mixture andform into cakes approx 3 oz each
In a medium sauteacute pan heat your oil over med hi heat Nextdredge your cakes in the flour then the milk and egg mixtureand finally in the Panko bread crumbs Gently drop yourcakes 2 to 3 at a time into your heated oil and cookapproximately 3 minutes on each side Remo ve from heatand allow to cool 2 minutes before serving
41
Cooking Gourmet at Home
Executive ChefBen Jarreau
ldquoAfter The Boilrdquo
Crawfish Cakes
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Latilrsquos Landing Houmas House Plantation amp Gardens
Invites You to Experience
OPEN DAILY Daily Tours
Monday Tuesday 9AM - 5 PM Wednesday-Sunday 9AM -7 PM
Cafe Burnside
11 AM- 2 PM daily Latils Landing
Wednesday through Saturday 6 PM- 9 PMSunday Brunch 11 AM - 3 PM
Reservations Required
Latilrsquos Landing R E S T A U R A N T
R I V E R R O A D B U R N S I D E L A bull 2 2 5 4 7 3 9 3 8 0 bull k k h o u m a s h o u s e c o m
J e r e m y L a n g l o i s
E x e c u t i v e C h e f
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This year we double ournumber of cooks when 23crawfish cooking teams set outto showcase their secret
recipes In addition there were45 craft booths and 30 carshow entrees showed theirstuff along with a karaoke
contestThis year Na-Na-Sha Band
played from 200 - 500 androcked the afternoon away
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For more than 19 years we have developed owned and managed senior housing communities throughout
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years of personal and professional experience
ldquoCOME JOIN OUR AZALEA FAMILY AND LET US
BE YOUR NEW HOME AWAY FROM HOMErdquo
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2256441028The event was geared to raise
money for Dreams Come True by selling the crawfish cooked in thecontest at a reasonable rateEveryone enjoyed the crawfishand with 70 sacks of crawfishboiled it was evident the event was a great success
It was a great day and wersquod liketo thank all of our committeemembers cooks craft vendorscar show entrees karaoke singers volunteers judges sponsors and abig thanks to all the public for
coming spend there Saturday withus to help raise money for theDream Kids We could not havehad such a successful event without all of you
Cajun Livin N Cookin and TheDreams Come True Foundation would like to thank
Judges-Leuna Johnson - Ascension PublicSchools Child NutritionSupervisor Sherman Jackson -Gonzales Police Cheryl Babin -
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Gonzales Weekly CitizenCharlotte Guedry -Pelican Post OnlineNewspaper Kylie Dixon - WBRZ-TV Sam Irwin -Crawfish ReportcomChloe Ernest - CrawfishQueen Wally Tallion-Jambalaya Festival Association DaveNusbaum - WWL-TVSabrina Nusbaum - Ascension Parish School
Board Richard Condon -Eagle 981 EddieLambert - District 59
Committeemembers -Rodney and Leslie Dupuy with Cajun Livin NCookin (event host andcoordinators crawfishcook-off) Kim Aydell andSherry Mack (craftbooths) Ronnie Romano(Karaoke) AP andCharlotte Borne (Judges
Area) Tashia Loots andErik Fairley with Sweet ampSalty (car show) Monica with Louisiana Jaycees(crawfish eating contestand washer boardtournament Galvez FireDepartment (washingcrawfish) and EMSgservices Sorrento FireDepartment (cokebooth) Freddie Smith with Dreams Come True(Treasure) Terry McConnell (powered
parachute aircrafts)
Sponsors-Our top Major - Crownsponsors were FredsTravel Centers of Louisiana and BulletIndustrial
Gold sponsors -Its Just PrintHole N Da Wall SeafoodLamar Dixon ExpoFoundation AtmosEntergy
Silver Sponsors -Cuts-N-Such Hair SalonLLC Galvez Hardwareand Outdoor CookingJambalaya Festival Association River RatsBar and Grille
Bronze Sponsors -Harvest SupermarketPeppers Fresh MarketPrairieville PharmacyTags amp Titles Old TimeFarm Supply Pinnacle
Services Roys IceBatemans Ice MannysBar
The event was a greatsuccess for a great causeand we are looking for- ward to seeing you againnext year
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Your Support of
Dreams Come True
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Ascension Magazine is here to help get your messagein the hands of Ascension Parish residents
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Breakfast with Sherrie
The first Breakfast withSherrie of 2015 was held atthe Ascension Chamber office
Wednesday April 8 2015
Former Chairmanrsquos of theBoard came together withpresent Chairman KendalMatassa and President SherrieDespino to discuss Boardaccomplishments and thegrowth of the ChamberTopics regarding newmarketing campaigns to help
Chamber members maximizetheir growth potential as wellas new and exciting upcomingprograms in the 2015 year
were discussed in depth withmany new ideas beingpresented from the vastknowledge of the sevenChairmen who were in
attendance As our Parishcontinues to grow wecontinue our commitment tohelp Chamber members grow their businesses and search foropportunities to increase ourlevel of effectiveness andpush into a new realm ofperformance
Foote Family Dental Care
Foote Family Dental Care helda Ribbon Cutting Ceremony onFriday March 13 2015announcing the opening of their location at 328 SouthBurnside Avenue in GonzalesFoote Family Dental Care is thebrand new state of the art
dental facility for Dr NoraRichardson-Foote Dr Foote was in private practice inDenham Springs for over 14
years before moving toGonzales She offers a wide
variety of restorative and cos-metic procedures for patients of all ages Dr Foote also offerssedation dentistry and same day appointments Foote Family
Dental Care hours are Monday 900am ndash 500pm Tuesday andThursday 830am ndash 400pm
Wednesday and Friday 830amndash 100pm
Attending the ribbon cuttingfor Foote Family Dental Care
were Owner Dr NoraRichardson-Foote DDSDental Hygienist Lacie Green Front DeskDental AssistantRamsey Catoir City of Gonzales Mayor Barney
Arceneaux Ascension ParishPublic Information OfficerLester Kenyon AscensionChamber of CommercePresidentCEO SherrieDespino Chamber BoardMember Paul Salvant Chamber
Ambassadors ChamberMembers family and friends
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Bad BreathBy Calvin Bessonet DDSFAGD Ascension Premier Dental
Whether you call it bad breath
or halitosis itrsquos an unpleasant
condition thatrsquos cause for
embarrassment Some people
with bad breath arenrsquot even
aware therersquos a problem If
yoursquore concerned about bad
breath see your dentist He or
she can help identify the cause
and if itrsquos due to an oral condi-
tion develop a treatment plan
to help eliminate it
What you eat affects the air you
exhale Certain foods such as
garlic and onions contribute to
objectionable breath odor
Once the food is absorbed into
the bloodstream it is trans-
ferred to the lungs where it is
expelled Brushing flossing and
mouthwash will only mask the
odor temporarily Odors contin-
ue until the body eliminates the
food Dieters may develop
unpleasant breath from infre-
quent eating
If you dont brush and floss
daily particles of food remain in
the mouth collecting bacteria
which can cause bad breath
Food that collects between the
teeth on the tongue and
around the gums can rot leav-
ing an unpleasant odor
Bad breath can also be caused by
dry mouth (xerostomia) which
occurs when the flow of saliva
decreases Saliva is necessary to
cleanse the mouth and remove
particles that may cause odor
Dry mouth may be caused by
various medications salivary
gland problems or continuously
breathing through the mouth
If you suffer from dry mouth
your dentist may prescribe anar-
tificial saliva or suggest using
sugarless candy and increasing
your fluid intake
Tobacco products cause bad
breath If you use tobacco ask
your dentist for tips on kicking
the habit
Bad breath may be the sign of a
medical disorder such as a local
infection in the respiratory
tract chronic sinusitis postnasal
drip chronic bronchitis dia-
betes gastrointestinal distur-
bance liver or kidney ailment
If your dentist determines that
your mouth is healthy you may
be referred to your family doc-
tor or a specialist to determine
the cause of bad breath
Maintaining good oral health is
essential to reducing bad breath
Schedule regular dental visits
for a professional cleaning and
checkup If you think you have
constant bad breath keep a log
of the foods you eat and make a
list of medications you take
Some medications may play a
role in creating mouth odors
Let your dentist know if youve
had any surgery or illness since
your last appointment
Brush twice a day with fluoride
toothpaste to remove food
debris and plaque Brush your
tongue too Once a day use
floss or an interdental cleaner to
clean between teeth
Mouthwashes are generally
cosmetic and do not have a
long-lasting effect on bad
breath If you must constantly
use a breath freshener to hide
unpleasant mouth odor see
your dentist If you need extra
help in controlling plaque your
dentist may recommend using a
special antimicrobial mouth
rinse A fluoride mouth rinse
used along with brushing and
flossing can help prevent tooth
decay
Clean your tongue Most of the
odor that comes from your
mouth is on your tongue Use
your toothbrush with tooth-
paste reach back as far as possi-
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Tom Bensonand the Saga of the Intentionally Defective GrantorTrust
In February I wrote an articleabout trusts The article discussedthe basics of trust law andexplained that the trustee of atrust has a duty to act in the bestinterest of the trustrsquos beneficiaries At that time Robert Rosenthalthe trustee of a trust created by Tom Benson was refusing toremove the Saints and Pelicanssports franchises from the trust inexchange for an unsecuredpromissory note that Mr Benson was attempting to substitute
instead Mr Bensonrsquos daughterand his two grandchildren are thebeneficiaries of the trust He wants to remove the teams fromthe trust so he can give them tohis third wife
In recent weeks there have been
further developments regardingthis attempted asset swap that areof interest This article will discussthe strategy Benson is trying to useto remove the sports franchisesfrom the trust and the recentdevelopments regarding hisattempts to do so
The type of trust that owns theSaints and Pelicans is an irrevocabletrust and trusts like this are oftenused for estate tax planningpurposes If someone dies withassets exceeding approximately $5million estate taxes are owedbefore distributions are made to
the heirs To minimize these taxesirrevocable trusts are created andassets are transferred into themSince the trust is irrevocable thecreator of the trust (called theldquoGrantorrdquo) has no right to use theassets therefore the assets arenot considered a part of hisestate at death
In addition to removing assetsfrom the Grantorrsquos estate for estatetax purposes these trusts oftenallow the Grantor to continue to
pay the income tax on the assetstransferred to the trust Thisstrategy is used to further reducethe Grantorrsquos estate for tax purpos-es This is possible because theestate tax laws and income tax lawsare not aligned Assets placed in atrust that are not counted forestate tax purposes can still beconsidered as owned by theGrantor for income tax purposesThis type of irrevocable trust iscalled an ldquointentionally defective
grantor trustrdquo However it is notdefective at all ndash in reality it is very effective at achieving its purposes
To be an ldquointentionally defectivegrantor trustrdquo the lawyer whodrafts it has to put some speciallanguage in it In Louisiana themost common power we use tocreate an ldquointentionally defectivegrantor trustrdquo is for the Grantor tobe able to substitute assets of anequal value for the assets that arein the trust Apparently this rightto substitute assets of an equal value is what Tom Benson istrying to do
As mentioned the trustee hasthus far refused to allow thesubstitution of assets Instead hehas asked for asset appraisals toshow that the values are equalHis refusal to make the exchangeof assets has spawned anotherlawsuit ndash this time in federal courtThis new lawsuit was filed by MrBensonrsquos attorneys on March 11thand it alleges the trustee neverrequired appraisals for previousmultimillion dollar exchanges and
so he shouldnrsquot this time either
There is another lawsuit pendingbetween Benson and his family in aTexas state court over another trustthat owns some other businessesfounded by Benson Although the judge in that case has no authority regarding the new suit filed infederal court he has stated hedoes not believe the asset swapcan happen
Mr Bensonrsquos attempt to removethe Saints and Pelicans from a trustthat owns them so he can givethem to his third wife involves asophisticated planning tool used by attorneys to reduce estate taxesHowever in this instance the toolis being used to try to take some-thing away from his children andgrandchildren and give it to hiscurrent wife I would have toagree with the Texas judge Idonrsquot think this swap will happeneither particularly if the trust issubject to Louisiana law Althoughthis attempt might not be success-ful there is one thing you can take
away from this saga we all need toplan for two things we know aregoing to happen ndash death and taxes
Mrs Melancon has engaged in the practice of law in Louisiana for the past 17 yearsThe primary focus of her practice is estate planning special needs planning elder law and probate She is also accredited by the VA to give advice regarding veteransrsquo benefits For more information please contact her at 225-744-0027 You may also visit her website at wwwLegacyCenterLacom
YOUR ESTATE MATTERSBy Linda Melancon
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Silkpeel Q amp A What is Silkpeeldermalinfusion
The SilkPeel DermalinfusionSystem combines non-invasiveexfoliation with deep delivery of patient-specific solutions directly tothe skin The Silk Peel stimulatesnew cell growth andaddresses your specific skincondition giving your skinthe revitalization you want Your skin immediately looksclearer and brighter and
definitely feels smootherand your makeup will goon easily
How is SilkPeel differentfrom othermicrodermabrasionprocedures
While they both remove aportion of the upper layer of the skin or the stratumcorneum a SilkPeel is much morecontrolled and consistent in the
way it operates That is becauserather than blasting particles at skin(as with older microderm devices)or pushing an abrasive tip acrossthe skin by hand dermalinfusionuses the controlled vacuum pres-sure to pull the skin up into achamber in the hand piece where it is evenly abraded justas agressively or as softly as the vacuum pressure is set by ourskincare professional
Is there any downtime withSilkpeel dermalinfusion
Usually there is no downtime withthe SilkPeel but some patientscan experience tightening of theskin and mild exfoliation Post
treatment the skin may be slightly pink but this should last for aboutone hour Patients can return back to work post treatment or resumetheir everyday routine
Who should get a Silkpeel
All skin types can benefit from theSilkPeel treatment The SilkPeelcan help anyone who has acne sundamage hyperpigmentation brownspots mild wrinkles skin dullnessand large pores Even the mostsensitive-skin individual maybenefit from a silk peel that hasbeen adjusted for their skin type
How often should I geta Silkpeel
To jump start your new skin we recommend 3-4 treatments2 weeks apart and maintenanceevery 2-3 months However evenone silk peel will usually refresh your skin for up to six weeks
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CJ Parent The Musical RidgeRunner form the Bluff Road When you first meet Clarence ldquoCJrdquoParent you wouldnrsquot think that he would even get on a stage much lesssing and play guitar CJ is a quiet
person but he comes out of himself for his music Music is life to CJShirley and I had a relaxing visit with Lynette and CJ on theirhouseboat that CJ built himself in1985 By trade CJ was a surveyorbut the houseboat is a testament tohis carpentry skills Compact andcomfortable the boat has all thecomforts of a land house with theadvantage of cruising the river if one
so desiredThe desire to play music startedearly for CJ but his nudge into
music came from his father MrKenneth (CJrsquos dad) said he always wanted to play guitar so with acouple of box guitars procured fromMexico their musical journey beganCJ was sixteen and still in school soafter his homework was done he
and his dad would practice Thispriceless bond continued (not thehomework but the music) untilhis dad passed away about three years ago
CJ grew up on the Bluff Road inDutchtown CJrsquos dad worked inthe oil field all his life Theyobviously didnrsquot have television asCJ is one of nine children Rosannaand Kenneth Parent are the proudparents of (oldest to youngest)Caroline Shook Cathy HatcherKenneth Jr Claudia HelgettFranky King Clarence ldquoCJrdquoCharlie Celeste Harris andKarla Metz
CJ was a member of the last classto graduate from Dutchtown HighSchool in 1966 This is when hestarted playing music for the publicHis first band was The RidgeRunners This band was comprisedof Pierre Curry-vocals CJ-leadguitar Billy Joe Berteau-rhythmguitar and Ronnie Tircuiton drums
We didnrsquot try to remember datesthat messes up most of us these
days but this is the list of bandsCJ has been a part of for the last44 years
Lynn Landry ampThe Ram Rods
Lynn Landry-vocals and rhythmguitar Gwen Landry-vocals CJ-leadguitar the late Cary Arceneaux-bassRonnie Bercegeay-bass the lateHopson Arceneaux-drums
Mike Broussard amp the Drifters
Mike Broussard-vocals amp rhythmguitar CJ ndashlead guitar and harmonythe late Randy Babin-bass and
Daniel Gautreaux on drums
Southern Boogie Band CJndashvocals the late Randy Braud-leadRandy Bourgeois-drums CharlieMoran- Bass David Miles-keyboardRuckels Gautreaux-trumpet MikeLambert-sax
Destiny CJ ndash vocals amp lead guitarJohn Braud-vocals amp sax Donny Bercegeay-keyboard Dale Hymel-bass Sammy Myers-drums
LA 1 Band Robert Townsend-drums amp vocals CJ ndashlead guitarLane Swearingen-bass About this time CJ played withHenry Broussard and his bandUnfortunately we couldnrsquot remem-ber these guys either Some parts of
getting older really suckThe Reunion Band SteveManseur-lead vocals amp guitar MikeKing-keyboard Buddy Terrel-tenorsax Kevin Terrel-baritone saxRichard Leger-trumpet Cody Marchand-drums John Marchand-bass amp CJ on lead guitar and vocalsCruzzinrsquo CJ ndashlead guitar amp vocalskeyboard-Kit Duncan Snag Hebert-drums amp Randy Babin on bass
As you can see CJ has been quitthe busy fella for the last 44 yearsand Irsquom just talking about his
music CJ was a surveyor for Gulf States Utilities until retiring after25 years because of colon cancer While fighting the cancer CJ triedto keep surveying but the disease was too much CJ and Lynettehave been through three bouts of cancer 2001 2007 amp 2011 Hisbattle isnrsquot over as once again thecancer has reared its ugly headLynette has been there every step of the way for CJ Lynette is anaccomplished musician in her ownright not a surprise considering she
CJ ParentThe Musical Ridge Runner from the Bluff Road
Clarence CJ Parent got his ticket to go play with the Angels on March 25 He was a lifelong friend of mine-his fathers landbordered ours back when Prairieville was really a prairie-and atreasured classmate in the final class of the old Dutchtown High School (Class of 66) My fondest memories of Clarence were playing with him and his dad-Kenneth Boy Parent-at the old C Brauds Grocery and Bar where we played Milk Cow Blues That tune has been recorded by everyone from Robert Johnson to Elvis to George Strait but we did it on Clarences Spanish guitar my
14-dollar Stella and Boys harmonica much to the delight ofRD Smith and the regular crowd
Clarence went on to bigger and better things playing with several Swamp Pop bands long after Id left my gig with Tinker and the BellsBut he always remembered my favorite song before I even requested it- Change Gonna Come by Sam Cook and my sister Lizs Almost Like a Song by Ronnie MilsaUGps I know he is sitting on the back of a pick-up truck with his dad right now playing a Jimmy Rodgerss song or something by Hank Williams He was a good friend and a
good picker and you cant ask for much more than that
Bill Delaune
A T R I B U T E T O A B L U F F R O A D R I D G E R U N N E R
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was a Bercegeay before she marriedCJ She started playing music in themiddle school band on clarinet Shealso played the baritone horn andtympani drums She graduated
from East Ascension in 1968 gotmarried and moved to Morgan CityShe has three children DwainDupuis Kristian Mayon and SarahMayon She and CJ are blessed
with 6 grandkids Dustin KeilaLauren Megan Bylan and Blair After her divorce Lynette movedhome and thatrsquos when she met CJHer brother actually was playing inthe band with CJ at the time She was encouraged to continue hermusic and got the chance to sit in with the band on saxophone (not abig stretch from the clarinet) She
got loads of encouragement fromband members and other saxplayers (Musicians all seem eagerto help other musicians with theirart) CJ was excited when Lynettestarted with the band since he wasalready ldquosweetrdquo on her He told ushe always wanted to kiss a sax
player We were glad he waited fora female sax player Sax playing wasnrsquot her only attraction for CJThose eyes kept drawing him inNot to mention her outgoing per-sonality charm and strong characterThey got married and remodeledthe houseboat Lynette was actually Cruzzinrsquos sax player until CJ gottoo sick to play If you happen topick up a Cruzzinrsquo CD the title cutldquoFull Recoveryrdquo CJ wrote forLynette A beautiful song be sureto get a copy of the CD
Throughout CJrsquos illness music
has been his stability and drivingforce He really loves his music youcan see it in his face when he talks
about it Lynette was his ROCK always there for him
CJ and Lynette would like tothank all the family and friends whogave them support and prayersthrough this ordeal Yourthoughtfulness and prayers are moreappreciated than you will ever know
Special thanks go out to themusicians that picked up CJrsquos slack
when he was too sick to fulfill hisgigs Mike and Steve BroussardTroy Dupree Steve Manseur BillBoudreaux and Jerry Acosta Youguys are the best
CJ is now retired and working onhis ldquohoney-dordquo list and Lynette works for St Elizabeth Physicians in
the business office CJ still playsmusic Yoursquoll see him at anynumber of benefits playing hisguitar and singing It is admirablethat he plays so many benefits Idonrsquot think he has ever turned downa request to play at a benefit Weare so blessed to have CJ andLynette in our community
We had a wonderful time floatingon the river at the Parentrsquos Theirplace is so peaceful it is always apleasure to spend time with themThanks to them for opening theirlives to us
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Fall gave us an abundant harvest this year
Itrsquos March and wersquore picking thefew remaining cabbage and Brusselsprouts from the garden And believeit or not in the hoop house wersquore still
being offered a few tomatoes from oursummer vines We like many people today are try-
ing new ways of growing our foods while hoping to conserve water andeliminate chemicals Aquaponicshydroponics raised beds wickingbeds even PVC tubing are all popularnew growing technics and wersquove triedthem all
Imagination has really become a funpart of gardening these days Pretty much anything goes
Through trial and error wersquove hadmany successes and failures in eachgrowing method
Aquaponics is the merging of aquaculture (the raising of fish) and hydro-
ponics (growing in nutrient balanced water with a clay media instead of soil)This method proved a bit challengingat first when trying to establish therequired nitrates and nitrides neededfor plant growth and fruit develop-ment while not harming the live fishbut we finally got it It uses the fish waste to feed the plants The plantsand clay media filter and clean the water and return it to the fish and thecycle simply repeats itself It is theclosest resemblance to a natural ecosystem found in and around naturersquosriverbanks Our plants grew andthrived They produced an abundanceof beautiful vegetables Cucumbers
especially thrived in this environmentand produced more than we and ourneighbors could pickle and eat Leafy plants however when picked quickly wilted and wouldnrsquot keep So unless we grazed in the greenhouse for sup-per this method proved not the rightchoice for us
An attractive and fun addition to ahydroponic or an aquaponic system isPVC piping that many use for grow-ing strawberries or lettuce Used astowers above the system for extragrowing space holes are cut from thepiping and replaced with plants Thesame water from the system keeps theplants watered and fed until they areready for harvest Donrsquot expect much
from a first year strawberry plant whether yoursquove planted it in a watersystem or in the ground We plant
our strawberries in October the yearbefore to allow their roots to becomeestablished while the plant is in itsdormant winter stage and cover them with straw or hay(if planted in theground) Once spring arrives theplants will offer you largerfirmer berries
Wicking beds are one of my
favorites They are very close totraditional growing in that theycontain a layer of soil then hay thenmore soil etchellip and act as the namesdescribes water is wicked from thebottom of the container up to theplant roots With this method wehave grown potatoes peanuts snap
beans head lettuce carrots and muchmore All the plants thrived in thisenvironment and the food kept wellafter picking Wicking beds can besituated on a table top or directly onthe ground making them an extremely versatile gardening method for smallor large spaces However if you havelaying hens like we do yoursquoll needsome fencing to protect your plantsfrom your birds should you placethem on the ground
There are many more growingmethods being used today and allhave their pros and cons but nomatter how you grow your familyrsquosfood by all means do it The reward
upon your familyrsquos table is worth theeffort and Irsquom here to tell you pridetastes delicious
y Tracy
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ldquoDo they still play the blues in Chicago When baseball season rolls around
When the snow melts awayDo the Cubbies still play in their ivy-covered burial groundhelliprdquo
Steve Goodman
As that great Americanphilosopher-and sometimescaddy-Bagger Vance once soastutely put it ldquoGolf is a gamethat you canrsquot winrdquo
So when you walk into a localestablishment-like Sammyrsquos Grillin Prairieville-after a round of 18frustrating holes itrsquos difficult toexplain to some of the non-golfingpatrons at the bar what justhappened in the last 4-5 hours
ldquoHowrsquod you hit lsquoem today WildBillrdquo asked one of barfliesfeigning common courtesy
ldquoWell letrsquos just say if I tried togrow tomatoes they would comeup sliced But I was only threeover after six holes-one over ahouse one over a patio and oneover a pool And donrsquot get mestarted on slow play Gasoline was
50 cents a gallon when we startedour round today It took StephenKing less time to write lsquoThe Standrsquothan for us to play 18 holes
ldquoAnd if I see one more20-handicapper plum bobbing athree-foot putt to make eightIrsquom going after him like Elin Woods on a Tiger hunt Andanother thinghelliprdquo
I never got to finish my whiningbecause just then the vision of despair walked into the lounge andplopped down beside me lookinglike hersquod just lost his first-bornmale child on some half-courthook shot at the buzzer Had Ibeen sitting at a blackjack table I
would have left immediately because this guy had ldquodoom of gloom coolerrdquo stamped on hisforehead
Now I wasnrsquot in the most jovialmood myself having just postedmy third consecutive score in themid-okay-upper 80rsquos causing meto fork up a team portrait of Jackson and Lincoln for myale-quaffing opponents But beinga sucker for lifersquos longshots Imustered up all the optimism Icould manage with a stock greet-ing ldquoGive me some good newsBuddyrdquo
He seemed to slip even deeper
into depression as he ordered red wine and proclaimed ldquoApril is thecruelest monthrdquo
Now Irsquom also a sucker forclassical references so anyone thatquotes TS Eliot deserves my nearly deaf right ear-at least until Ifinish my beer
ldquoTell me about itrdquo I repliedldquoMy putts have hit more lips thanMick Jaggerrsquos dentist lately andmy tee shots have been in the water so much I had to change thegrip on my ball retrieverrdquo
Thoroughly unimpressed withmy links disasters he lifted a glassof Meacutenage a Trois my way and
mumbled a Latin phrase Irsquod heardbefore-ldquoIn vino veritas-in winethere is truthrdquo
I didnrsquot even get a chance toadd my own ldquoAnd in beer there isfreedom but in water there isbacteriardquo toast to justify mydrinking because he had launchedinto a litany of personal problemsthat had befallen him during hisunfortunate fourth month
ldquoIt all began on April 1 when aco-workerrsquos prank caused me tolose my job at the clothing store While I was away from my deskthis jokester left messages for meto call Mr Lyons and Mr Behr
about some fur purchasesldquoHow was I to know it was the
number of the Baton Rouge Zoo
The zookeepers were outragedand contacted the PETA people who threw up a picket lion aroundour store My boss had no choicebut to let me go-a sacrificial lamb you might call me-thrown to the wolvesrdquo
I attempted to fake sympathy and leave quietly but he hadalready ordered another round inhopes of retaining his captiveaudience He took a sip of winegrimaced and complained to noone in particular ldquoThis issupposed to pass for MerlotOh well Caveat emptor-let thebuyer bewarerdquo
His next story was one I couldreally sympathize withldquoOut of work I tried to pick up
a few dollars in a Final Fourbracket but my champion selection Villanova lost to North CarolinaState who wouldnrsquot have evenbeen in the second round if LSUcould have hit the ocean off aboat Isnrsquot there anyone in BatonRouge who can shoot a freethrowrdquo he lamented
I started to mention formerTiger player Eddie Palubinskas who resides in the Capital City and is in the Guinness Book of World Records for most free
throws made in an hour (1206out of 1265) but apparently noone at LSU has had the goodsense to reach out for his helpBut there was no interrupting thehard-luck fellowrsquos whine withthe wine
ldquoI could go on ad nauseumabout the rest of the tournamentand my Alma Mater Albanyrsquosearly exithelliprdquo
ldquoAh the Great Danesrdquo Iinjected flaunting my uselesstrivial knowledge about collegenicknames
ldquoWhy yesrdquo he seemedsurprised
ldquoMy family is originally fromDenmark and they thought it would be clever to send methererdquo
ldquoIs that where you learnedLatinrdquo I asked noting his frequentuse of the language
ldquoOf courserdquo he answeredldquoAre you proficient in theClassics alsordquo
ldquoAd deum qui leaetificat juventutem meamrdquo I repliedproudly recalling my altar boy responses from over 55 years ago
ldquoOh the old Catholic massrdquo hesighed unimpressed ldquoAt least theLatin kept the ritual equally
incomprehensible everywhererdquoldquoSurely yoursquove had some good
things happen to you recentlyrdquo I
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said in my best Pollyanna voiceldquoWell I really thought my luck
had changed when some of my redneck cousins in Georgia scoredsome tickets to a practice round atthe Masters and invited me to jointhemrdquo he recalled ldquoBut we weredishonorably discharged from thepremises for making comments atTiger Woodsrdquo
ldquoWhat in the world did yousayrdquo I asked foolishly ldquoI certainly hope it had nothing to do withthis being the most popular week
in the year for vasectomies so thatmen can sit on a bag of frozenpeas for four days on doctorrsquosorders and watch golf and their wives canrsquot say a wordrdquo
ldquoNordquo he answered ldquoI donrsquotunderstand a lot of golf lingo butit had something to do withTigerrsquos girlfriend Lindsey Vonnshowing up after Woods hadplayed poorly on the front nineOne of my friends said somethinglike lsquoMaybe yoursquoll do better onLindseyrsquos backsidersquo and they showed us the gate making uspersona non gratisrdquo
ldquoMan you are hitting in somehard luckrdquo I sympathizedldquoDidnrsquot the Easter Bunny bring you anythingrdquo I added in a weak attempt to lighten theconversation
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the EasterBunnyrdquo he shot back ldquoI donrsquotbelieve in Santa Claus or theTooth Fairy of the Loch NessMonster I donrsquot believe inBigfoot or aliens or that Elvis and
Michael Jackson are alive andliving together in McElroy Swamp
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the Abominable Snowman orleprechauns or hobbits or Harry Potter And I donrsquot believe inmermaids Minotaurs orMedusa-although Irsquom fairlycertain my first wife was a relativeof the latterrdquo
ldquoDude-is there anything left that you do believe inrdquo I askedincredulously
His face lost what little
expression it had contained and his voice dropped to a Don Corleonehoarse whisper
ldquoI really believe that theChicago Cubs have a chance to win the World Series this yearrdquo
ldquoMan if you believe that yoursquollbelieve in anythingrdquo I countered
ldquoThings didnrsquot get any better asthe month progressedrdquo hecontinued ldquoI came out toSammyrsquos on April 14-unofficially known as National Hard Luck Day-because it was the day Lincoln was shot (lsquoSic SemperTyrannis-and so to all tyrantsrsquoshouted John Wilkes Boothrsquo) theday the Titanic sank and the day of the fatal Apollo 13 radiotransmission-lsquoHouston we have aproblemrsquo Amanda and Emily were gracing the bar so naturally they had attracted a club full of young well-built men all eager toimpress the lovely ladies After afew shot of Petrol the strongmendevised a King Arthur-like contestto see who was the strongest of
the lot and also win a few coinsrdquoldquoThey were going to pull a
sword out of a stonerdquo I askedtrying to keep up with theclassical theme
ldquoNo but after they hadsqueezed every drop out of aninnocent lemon into their tequilathe bet became who could squeezeone drop more I put my money on a lumberjack-looking lad withhuge hands but even he could notcoax one small drop from thedried-up fruit One by one the
rest of the Achilles lookalikes alsofailed and it appeared there wouldbe no winner
ldquoThen a scrawny little guy withglasses appeared from a dark cor-ner and asked if he might attemptthe feat The young studs all hada good laugh until one pushed thelemon toward the nerdy fellow and said lsquoGo ahead Geek Makeit leakrsquo The laughter turned toastonished gasps when thebespectacled gent held the lemonover a shot glass and producedone last-but very obvious-dropThen he picked up the prizemoney on the bar and headed forthe doorrdquo
ldquoHey wait a minuterdquo cried oneof the raging bulls ldquoWhat are you-some kind of magicianrdquo
ldquoNordquo said the money-counting accountant ldquoI work forthe IRSrdquo
ldquoThatrsquos when I rememberedthat the next day was April 15 andIrsquod forgotten to pay my taxes Sonow the government is after me
on top of everything elserdquoldquoLookrdquo I said ldquomaybe yoursquore
just having a bad month Aprilrsquosalmost over and May has got to bebetter In fact the Kentucky Derbyrsquos on May 2 this year and Ihave just the horse to change yourluck and solve all your financialproblemsrdquo
He actually looked encouragedfor the first time since hersquod comein so I neglected to tell him my sordid history of picking winnersin the Derby
ldquoYou seem fond of Latiny phras-es and the horsersquos name is CarpeDiem-Seize the day-which couldalso alter your jaded philosophy onlife He just won a Derby Prep inKentucky by five lengthsrdquo
That was my best shot so I was abit disappointed at the lack of enthusiasm on his part
ldquoThanksrdquo he said ldquobut Ialready have my Derby horsepicked out-one whose name ismore suited to my personalityHersquos a California colt called lsquoOneLucky Danersquordquo
He left me with one lastblast from the so-called ldquodeadlanguagerdquo
ldquoBibamus moriendum est-Letus drink for we must dierdquo
I turned to the young lady behind the bar and took him at his word with my favorite Englishphrase and my last winner of theKentucky Derby at 15-1-ldquoIrsquollhave anotherrdquo
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IntroducingMr Adam
Dale
This month I decided to mixthings up a bit and began a new path with my column I wantto use this space to tell storiesof and in a way give back tothe great musicians living andperforming in and around ourgreat parish With such a richmusic history in Ascension
parish I felt it would beonly fitting to stretch theboundaries on my maiden
journey into these shortbiographies and tell the story of a very dear friend of mineMr Adam Dale
Adam a Minden native was turned onto music by hisparents who purchased him aguitar for Christmas at theage of fourteen Whileattending Minden HighSchool he excelled musicallyespecially in choir class It was
while in high school that Adam had his first chance tolead a band on vocals andguitar when the christian rock
band ldquoShoelessrdquo was formedGiven his great vocal ability
Adam was blessed with ascholarship to attend LouisianaTech in Ruston an opportunity he couldnrsquot turn down Whilein Ruston he would meet and
become friends with severalmusicians that would laterbecome part of the band ldquoThe
American TragedyrdquoldquoTragedyrdquo as it would
become know as began in1999 and got its biggest break
very early on when discoveredand selected to be a part of aUSA network music themed TV
show called Farm Club FarmClub was hosted by BreauxBridge native and former MissUSA Ali Landry The show promoted unsigned bands by mixing them in with a nationalact on a nation wide liveperformance broadcast The
American Tragedy episode wasaired with Crazy Town as thefeatured national act At thetime Crazy Town was promot-
ing their number one smash hitButterfly After the exposure on Farm
Club gigs became easier tocome by American Tragedy began touring from coast tocoast They shared the stage
with bands like Stained SalivaHinder Candlebox andBowling for Soup to name afew After become veterans of the road the band decided tostay 100 independent neversigning with a record labelDale stated ldquoWe could never
find the right deal everything we were offered just didnrsquot feel
right to usrdquo The band wenton to release 3 full lengthalbums a live album and an EPthe most successful of these wasthe 2006 release ldquoWelcome tothe Showrdquo The band was ableto sell nearly 10000 albumsthrough touring alone
In the late 2000rsquos the bandlost their basses and began tolose some momentum It wasaround this time that Adam
met his future wife StefanieLaiche and decided to move toBaton Rouge to purse a solocareer Baton Rouge wasbooming with small venues that
were looking for smaller acts tohire and the timing seamedperfect to Dale This opportu-nity would also allow Adam tofocus on creating an album of material constructed entirely onhis own That first album wastitled ldquoThe Sun has Risen TheSun has Setrdquo
In the last few years Adamrsquos
schedule finally start to slow down and settle He and
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Stefanie are now married andexpecting their second childlater this year Adam iscurrently a resident of Ascensionparish where he has completedhis dream of having a homestudio 2014 saw the release of
Adamrsquos first album as a dad Adam says this is his best work to date The album is a maturedepiction of life as an adult andhow perspectives change frombeing in a rock band on the
roads of America to being adaddy with number two on the
way The album titled ldquoCatsand Dogsrdquo is also a nod to hisdaughter Collins Avery Dale asthey both share the same initials
Please take the time to sample Adam Dale and The AmericanTragedy on iTunes CD Baby orSpotify When you see his nameon a marque around town makesure you stop by and say hello
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Not long ago my step-daughter mentioned that my two grandchildren wanted tospend the night in a tentSpending the night outside in atent is exciting for most chil-dren Im sure most of you havetent stories of your own but fornow I would like to share a
couple of those horror stories of my own with you
We once had a duck lease inthe marsh at Pecan Island where
we were forced to stay in a tentOne particular night the crew decided to bring the boat to theroad We then went to a beerdrinking contest at the only barin Pecan Island We won thecontest during which time thismassive cold front blew through When we returned tothe tent later that night wediscovered that the tent hadbeen blown down Everythingthat we had was wet We didntraise the tent We all crawledunder it and did the best wecould The next morning atdaylight I found myself crawlingout on my hands and kneesupchucking the beer from thenight before
Great plans were in store fortent camping and deer huntingon a trip to Jackson-Bienville
years ago As we approached thecampground late that night we
noticed severe lightning on thehorizon My dad and ourhunting partner had enoughsense to bring a cot to sleep onI slept on the ground only to beawakened about two hours latersoaking wet I then moved tothe truck to miserably spend therest of the night We did kill adeer the next morning andspent the remainder of the day at a laundrymat in town dryingour clothes
Years ago the Bohemia WMA provided a campground My
two hunting partners and I went to the camp site afterspending the day deer hunting
and fishing It was Novemberand the temperature was very
warm One of my huntingbuddies began snoringunbelievably loud that night Ifinally couldnt take it anymoreso I went to the boat to sleepIt wasnt long before my otherbuddy joined me The
mosquitos were horrible outthere and I still couldnt sleepbecause of the snoring comingfrom the tent some tweny-five
yards awayTheres more horror stories
I could tell about tent outingsbut thats enough for now Atsome point in my life I quitstaying in tents and have nointention of doing so in thefuture Although its moreexpensive not nearly as muchfun and not as nature friendlyIll just go get a hotel roomMost of the time well cook ourfish or game on the tailgate of the truck at the room instead of at a campfire
My grandchildren definitely need to spend a night in a tentand Ill probably be the chosenone to do that with them My plans are to pitch it in mybackyard Then when things gosouth sometime that night asIm sure it will well go insideto a nice dry soft bed
Till Next Time
If Youre Over ThirtySleep Inside
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Useless Random Facts with Kellie
bull
Montpelier Vermont is the only state capital
wi thout a McDona ld s bull
A cow give s near ly 200000 glas se s of
milk in her life time
bull
-Earthworms have 5 hearts
bull
The average Japanese watches more than
10 hours of television a day
bull
In average a human losses200 head hairs a day
bull
In the US frisbees out sell
footballs basketballrsquos and
baseballs combined
bull
It is believed that Leonardo do V inci
invented scissors
bull
Despite a population of over a billion
China only has about 200 family names
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Buckingham Palace has 602 rooms
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Children grow faster in the springtime
bull
During an oysters life it changes
its sex from male to female several times
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When Family Comes to
VisitIt happens several times a year
My out-of-state family comes to visit This past month my sisterJanet(Nana) made a visit with my niece Sally and her growingfamily Millie(3) and Addie(3 months) old
Donrsquot get me wrong I love my family and I love when they visitbut the stuff I have to do to maketheir visit a pleasant one
First off Irsquom a bachelor whichmeans there is house cleaning thatneeds to be done Maybe a coupleof days worth And I am talkingabout real cleaning like vacuuming mopping sheetchanging My favorite task is toclean and clear out the 3rdbedroom Yea Right You know the room that holds anything Ineeded to get out of sight quick junk room However there is aupside to cleaning the room Ialways find things Irsquove beenmissing for months
Then I move to the refrigeratorand another task that is seldomdone Gotta get the tupperwarebowls that are bulging at theseems out the fridge and thehouse After I took the junk out Irealized I didnrsquot have much in thefridge and had to restock With itempty the stains really start toshow I had to use Lysol
Bathroom cleaner and go tocleaning I havenrsquot mentioned thecarport the grass and the visitors bathroom Enough aboutthe cleaning You get the picture
After they arrive we make ourhellos and my home turns into anursery preschool with PrincessSophia and Frozen with Elsa onmy favorite flat screen that isgenerally tuned to sports and western movies
These guys are technology savvyThere is a IPad in both recliners with smartphones everywhereMillie has about 3 different onesOne minute shersquos using hers oneminute her Nanarsquos and then herMoms Hell they hacked my Cable account and recordedDisney shows on my televisionbefore they got here We started our week with a visit
to eat at local restaurants As the week goes on I get a chance totake them fishing Something thatis in my wheel house
I have to tell you fishing with a3 year old has its challenges Last year when she was 2 she had notrouble touching crickets Evencarried the buck around like shehad a cricket purse This year as a3 year old she wasnrsquot gettinganywhere close to those bugs Of
course Nana was trying torcherher encouraging her not to be
scared Also when Nana told herthe small crickets were babycrickets Millie put 2 and 2together and ask ldquoSo you arefishing with the Mommiecricketsrdquo Try to answer thatone Nana
Addie was a great baby She justlayed around played laughednursed and created unique smellsIt reminded me of back when my
son lived with me I made an eggsandwich for Nana and she ate itright off the babyrsquos butt It waslike a baby boody buffet
Now Millie and I made somememories She put her pinkToo-too on my head over my camo hat and put purple grapeflavored silver sparkling lip glosson me I donrsquot think it was my shade and wasnrsquot really in myfashion color wheel Then shepulled out the tangerine colorfingernail polish It took a whilefor that stuff to wear off Igot some funny looks at the
golf courseI did have fun making clues fora treasure hunt for Millie Theclues led her to the freezer where
there a treasure full of toys andgames wrapped in alluminum foilElsa doll from Frozen was oneShe been hugging it ever since
Now their gone Itrsquos quiet Thehouse smells like the dog I now have some 2 skim milk and asmall bottle of something that may be baby milk left behind Irsquom nottouching it I do have most of acrunchy peanut butter jar
Like lsquoThe Beverly Hill BilliesrsquoldquoYarsquoll come back now Hearrdquo
Thoughts from Bully
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$100 OFF any 60 Day program
You are invited to participate in the
2nd Annual
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This Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port FourchonThis Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port Fourchon
Inshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and fishing for specks and reds occasionally drum and sheephead as well arriving back at the dock for 3pm Trips consist of live bait and artificial techniques Live bait ice tackle included If you have a favoriterod by all means bring it Food and drinks available upon request
oldermonths we usually fish Leeville and Golden Meadow marshes armermonths we typically fish Barataria and Timbalier bays beaches and the western barrier islands
Offshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and arriving back at the dock between 4-6pm These trips are the most commonly bookedtrips we generally target bottom species live bait mangrove fish and troll the rip when in season Fish you can expect to catch on t hese trips include snapper grouper amberjack wahoo blackfin tuna lemon fish dolphin
On these trips we generally travel up to 60 miles out
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Phone 225-647-6240Email Wendellpremiermarinenet
Email salespremiermarinenetwwwPremierMarinenet
Call Philip Banker for a Quote
Premier Performance Marine is an experienced boat dealer in Louisiana for New COACH Pontoons and MistyHarbor Pontoons We also carry well-known brands such as Mercury Evinrude Yamaha Honda Suzuki
Carolina Skiff Bullet Bass Boats and Phoenix Bass Boats Find new and used pontoon boats for sale as well asparts and boat motors at our Louisiana store central to Baton Rouge and New Orleans We also carry fishingboats bass boats and outboard motors You can find new or used models to suit your needs We often have
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The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is local athletics
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
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ATTENTION ADVERTISERS
The Official Program will be the
ONLY publication distributed at the
Jambalaya Festival
Advertise in theOfficial Program andHelp the Community
T H E O F F I C I A L P R O G R A M O F T H E J A M B A L A Y A F E S T I V A L A S S O C I A T I O N
2 0 1 4
D a n n y R o b e r t 2 0 1 2 J a m b a l a y a C h a m p i o n Advertising revenues raised go toThe Jambalaya Festival Association which in turn
are used and put back into our communityTo purchase ad space or
want to be a sponsor contact We are seekingSponsors for the
JambalayaFestival 2015
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Memorial Day Weekend May 22 - 24 2015Your whole family will enjoy the vast variety of food fun music and activities
that have made the Jambalaya Festival the cant miss highlight of the year
For information go to jambalayafestivalorg
We are raffling off a Golf Cart and 8 gallon jambalaya pot$10 Golf Cart and $1 Jambalaya Pot Tickets Drawing on May 24th
Sponsored by Krazy Kajun
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Pelican Point has a renewed visionand updated business plan to bothupgrade its facilities and servicesand to soon open its doors to whatshould become one of the toprestaurants and bars inAscension Parish
For almost 18 years Pelican Pointrsquosfood and beverage operation has
primarily focused on golfers needsBut with 800 families now living inPelican Point and nearly 600 familiesliving nearby Pelican Point will soonbe additionally focusing on the foodand beverage desires of these 1400families as well as other people whoare looking for more interesting foodand beverage options
An upgraded Pro Shop has beenmoved to a new location in theclubhouse while the old Pro Shop willsoon become an upscale bar forgolfers Pelican Point residents andothers interested in a beautifully dec-
orated smoke free bar with a greatenvironment
Numerous other renovations areunderway such as enlarging andupgrading the restaurant kitchen as
well as a private diningconferenceroom designed for small meetingsand our new ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquofor 12-24 people per event
Executive Chef Joshua Hebert willoversee all Food and Beverageoperations Chef Joshua Hebert hailsfrom the shores of Bayou LafourcheJoshua launched a new menu the
first week in April and will alsocontinuously offer a weekly lunch spe-cial crafted by him
Please join us for lunch and see allthe new improvements taking placeAs always Pelican Point is OPENTO THE PUBLIC We serve lunchdaily Tuesday-Sunday from 11am-3pm and breakfast on Saturdayand Sunday from 7am-1030am
Once all renovations are completedwe plan to extends our hours in the19th hole bar as well as ourrestaurant which will begin opening
for dinners on selected nights
Over the next few monthrsquos PelicanPoint will keep you updated on theprogress and improvements
Pelican Point is on the Move
Chef Joshua Hebert
ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquo
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All ingredients used are what is typically left overafter a crawfish boil
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Ingredients
frac12 lb peeled Crawfish Tails (with fat)2 lbs boiled red potatoes1 cup boiled corn (cut off the cob)frac14 cup green onions- thinly sliced1 clove boiled garlic1 link boiled sausage- roughly chopped1 cup mayofrac14 cup Creole mustard1 Tbls Creole seasoning
Batter Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil2 cups milk amp 2 eggs (whisk together)2 cups flour4 cups Panko bread crumbs
Method
Reheat your potatoes using either the microwave or byre-boiling them for about 5 minutes In a large mixing bowlcombine the heated potatoes corn chopped sausage greenonions garlic peeled cra wfish tails mayo Creole mustardand Creole seasoning and mix well Take your mixture andform into cakes approx 3 oz each
In a medium sauteacute pan heat your oil over med hi heat Nextdredge your cakes in the flour then the milk and egg mixtureand finally in the Panko bread crumbs Gently drop yourcakes 2 to 3 at a time into your heated oil and cookapproximately 3 minutes on each side Remo ve from heatand allow to cool 2 minutes before serving
41
Cooking Gourmet at Home
Executive ChefBen Jarreau
ldquoAfter The Boilrdquo
Crawfish Cakes
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Latilrsquos Landing Houmas House Plantation amp Gardens
Invites You to Experience
OPEN DAILY Daily Tours
Monday Tuesday 9AM - 5 PM Wednesday-Sunday 9AM -7 PM
Cafe Burnside
11 AM- 2 PM daily Latils Landing
Wednesday through Saturday 6 PM- 9 PMSunday Brunch 11 AM - 3 PM
Reservations Required
Latilrsquos Landing R E S T A U R A N T
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For more than 19 years we have developed owned and managed senior housing communities throughout
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2256441028The event was geared to raise
money for Dreams Come True by selling the crawfish cooked in thecontest at a reasonable rateEveryone enjoyed the crawfishand with 70 sacks of crawfishboiled it was evident the event was a great success
It was a great day and wersquod liketo thank all of our committeemembers cooks craft vendorscar show entrees karaoke singers volunteers judges sponsors and abig thanks to all the public for
coming spend there Saturday withus to help raise money for theDream Kids We could not havehad such a successful event without all of you
Cajun Livin N Cookin and TheDreams Come True Foundation would like to thank
Judges-Leuna Johnson - Ascension PublicSchools Child NutritionSupervisor Sherman Jackson -Gonzales Police Cheryl Babin -
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Gonzales Weekly CitizenCharlotte Guedry -Pelican Post OnlineNewspaper Kylie Dixon - WBRZ-TV Sam Irwin -Crawfish ReportcomChloe Ernest - CrawfishQueen Wally Tallion-Jambalaya Festival Association DaveNusbaum - WWL-TVSabrina Nusbaum - Ascension Parish School
Board Richard Condon -Eagle 981 EddieLambert - District 59
Committeemembers -Rodney and Leslie Dupuy with Cajun Livin NCookin (event host andcoordinators crawfishcook-off) Kim Aydell andSherry Mack (craftbooths) Ronnie Romano(Karaoke) AP andCharlotte Borne (Judges
Area) Tashia Loots andErik Fairley with Sweet ampSalty (car show) Monica with Louisiana Jaycees(crawfish eating contestand washer boardtournament Galvez FireDepartment (washingcrawfish) and EMSgservices Sorrento FireDepartment (cokebooth) Freddie Smith with Dreams Come True(Treasure) Terry McConnell (powered
parachute aircrafts)
Sponsors-Our top Major - Crownsponsors were FredsTravel Centers of Louisiana and BulletIndustrial
Gold sponsors -Its Just PrintHole N Da Wall SeafoodLamar Dixon ExpoFoundation AtmosEntergy
Silver Sponsors -Cuts-N-Such Hair SalonLLC Galvez Hardwareand Outdoor CookingJambalaya Festival Association River RatsBar and Grille
Bronze Sponsors -Harvest SupermarketPeppers Fresh MarketPrairieville PharmacyTags amp Titles Old TimeFarm Supply Pinnacle
Services Roys IceBatemans Ice MannysBar
The event was a greatsuccess for a great causeand we are looking for- ward to seeing you againnext year
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Your Support of
Dreams Come True
Attention Candidates Seeking Election
Ascension Magazine is here to help get your messagein the hands of Ascension Parish residents
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Breakfast with Sherrie
The first Breakfast withSherrie of 2015 was held atthe Ascension Chamber office
Wednesday April 8 2015
Former Chairmanrsquos of theBoard came together withpresent Chairman KendalMatassa and President SherrieDespino to discuss Boardaccomplishments and thegrowth of the ChamberTopics regarding newmarketing campaigns to help
Chamber members maximizetheir growth potential as wellas new and exciting upcomingprograms in the 2015 year
were discussed in depth withmany new ideas beingpresented from the vastknowledge of the sevenChairmen who were in
attendance As our Parishcontinues to grow wecontinue our commitment tohelp Chamber members grow their businesses and search foropportunities to increase ourlevel of effectiveness andpush into a new realm ofperformance
Foote Family Dental Care
Foote Family Dental Care helda Ribbon Cutting Ceremony onFriday March 13 2015announcing the opening of their location at 328 SouthBurnside Avenue in GonzalesFoote Family Dental Care is thebrand new state of the art
dental facility for Dr NoraRichardson-Foote Dr Foote was in private practice inDenham Springs for over 14
years before moving toGonzales She offers a wide
variety of restorative and cos-metic procedures for patients of all ages Dr Foote also offerssedation dentistry and same day appointments Foote Family
Dental Care hours are Monday 900am ndash 500pm Tuesday andThursday 830am ndash 400pm
Wednesday and Friday 830amndash 100pm
Attending the ribbon cuttingfor Foote Family Dental Care
were Owner Dr NoraRichardson-Foote DDSDental Hygienist Lacie Green Front DeskDental AssistantRamsey Catoir City of Gonzales Mayor Barney
Arceneaux Ascension ParishPublic Information OfficerLester Kenyon AscensionChamber of CommercePresidentCEO SherrieDespino Chamber BoardMember Paul Salvant Chamber
Ambassadors ChamberMembers family and friends
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Bad BreathBy Calvin Bessonet DDSFAGD Ascension Premier Dental
Whether you call it bad breath
or halitosis itrsquos an unpleasant
condition thatrsquos cause for
embarrassment Some people
with bad breath arenrsquot even
aware therersquos a problem If
yoursquore concerned about bad
breath see your dentist He or
she can help identify the cause
and if itrsquos due to an oral condi-
tion develop a treatment plan
to help eliminate it
What you eat affects the air you
exhale Certain foods such as
garlic and onions contribute to
objectionable breath odor
Once the food is absorbed into
the bloodstream it is trans-
ferred to the lungs where it is
expelled Brushing flossing and
mouthwash will only mask the
odor temporarily Odors contin-
ue until the body eliminates the
food Dieters may develop
unpleasant breath from infre-
quent eating
If you dont brush and floss
daily particles of food remain in
the mouth collecting bacteria
which can cause bad breath
Food that collects between the
teeth on the tongue and
around the gums can rot leav-
ing an unpleasant odor
Bad breath can also be caused by
dry mouth (xerostomia) which
occurs when the flow of saliva
decreases Saliva is necessary to
cleanse the mouth and remove
particles that may cause odor
Dry mouth may be caused by
various medications salivary
gland problems or continuously
breathing through the mouth
If you suffer from dry mouth
your dentist may prescribe anar-
tificial saliva or suggest using
sugarless candy and increasing
your fluid intake
Tobacco products cause bad
breath If you use tobacco ask
your dentist for tips on kicking
the habit
Bad breath may be the sign of a
medical disorder such as a local
infection in the respiratory
tract chronic sinusitis postnasal
drip chronic bronchitis dia-
betes gastrointestinal distur-
bance liver or kidney ailment
If your dentist determines that
your mouth is healthy you may
be referred to your family doc-
tor or a specialist to determine
the cause of bad breath
Maintaining good oral health is
essential to reducing bad breath
Schedule regular dental visits
for a professional cleaning and
checkup If you think you have
constant bad breath keep a log
of the foods you eat and make a
list of medications you take
Some medications may play a
role in creating mouth odors
Let your dentist know if youve
had any surgery or illness since
your last appointment
Brush twice a day with fluoride
toothpaste to remove food
debris and plaque Brush your
tongue too Once a day use
floss or an interdental cleaner to
clean between teeth
Mouthwashes are generally
cosmetic and do not have a
long-lasting effect on bad
breath If you must constantly
use a breath freshener to hide
unpleasant mouth odor see
your dentist If you need extra
help in controlling plaque your
dentist may recommend using a
special antimicrobial mouth
rinse A fluoride mouth rinse
used along with brushing and
flossing can help prevent tooth
decay
Clean your tongue Most of the
odor that comes from your
mouth is on your tongue Use
your toothbrush with tooth-
paste reach back as far as possi-
ble and brush forward A
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Tom Bensonand the Saga of the Intentionally Defective GrantorTrust
In February I wrote an articleabout trusts The article discussedthe basics of trust law andexplained that the trustee of atrust has a duty to act in the bestinterest of the trustrsquos beneficiaries At that time Robert Rosenthalthe trustee of a trust created by Tom Benson was refusing toremove the Saints and Pelicanssports franchises from the trust inexchange for an unsecuredpromissory note that Mr Benson was attempting to substitute
instead Mr Bensonrsquos daughterand his two grandchildren are thebeneficiaries of the trust He wants to remove the teams fromthe trust so he can give them tohis third wife
In recent weeks there have been
further developments regardingthis attempted asset swap that areof interest This article will discussthe strategy Benson is trying to useto remove the sports franchisesfrom the trust and the recentdevelopments regarding hisattempts to do so
The type of trust that owns theSaints and Pelicans is an irrevocabletrust and trusts like this are oftenused for estate tax planningpurposes If someone dies withassets exceeding approximately $5million estate taxes are owedbefore distributions are made to
the heirs To minimize these taxesirrevocable trusts are created andassets are transferred into themSince the trust is irrevocable thecreator of the trust (called theldquoGrantorrdquo) has no right to use theassets therefore the assets arenot considered a part of hisestate at death
In addition to removing assetsfrom the Grantorrsquos estate for estatetax purposes these trusts oftenallow the Grantor to continue to
pay the income tax on the assetstransferred to the trust Thisstrategy is used to further reducethe Grantorrsquos estate for tax purpos-es This is possible because theestate tax laws and income tax lawsare not aligned Assets placed in atrust that are not counted forestate tax purposes can still beconsidered as owned by theGrantor for income tax purposesThis type of irrevocable trust iscalled an ldquointentionally defective
grantor trustrdquo However it is notdefective at all ndash in reality it is very effective at achieving its purposes
To be an ldquointentionally defectivegrantor trustrdquo the lawyer whodrafts it has to put some speciallanguage in it In Louisiana themost common power we use tocreate an ldquointentionally defectivegrantor trustrdquo is for the Grantor tobe able to substitute assets of anequal value for the assets that arein the trust Apparently this rightto substitute assets of an equal value is what Tom Benson istrying to do
As mentioned the trustee hasthus far refused to allow thesubstitution of assets Instead hehas asked for asset appraisals toshow that the values are equalHis refusal to make the exchangeof assets has spawned anotherlawsuit ndash this time in federal courtThis new lawsuit was filed by MrBensonrsquos attorneys on March 11thand it alleges the trustee neverrequired appraisals for previousmultimillion dollar exchanges and
so he shouldnrsquot this time either
There is another lawsuit pendingbetween Benson and his family in aTexas state court over another trustthat owns some other businessesfounded by Benson Although the judge in that case has no authority regarding the new suit filed infederal court he has stated hedoes not believe the asset swapcan happen
Mr Bensonrsquos attempt to removethe Saints and Pelicans from a trustthat owns them so he can givethem to his third wife involves asophisticated planning tool used by attorneys to reduce estate taxesHowever in this instance the toolis being used to try to take some-thing away from his children andgrandchildren and give it to hiscurrent wife I would have toagree with the Texas judge Idonrsquot think this swap will happeneither particularly if the trust issubject to Louisiana law Althoughthis attempt might not be success-ful there is one thing you can take
away from this saga we all need toplan for two things we know aregoing to happen ndash death and taxes
Mrs Melancon has engaged in the practice of law in Louisiana for the past 17 yearsThe primary focus of her practice is estate planning special needs planning elder law and probate She is also accredited by the VA to give advice regarding veteransrsquo benefits For more information please contact her at 225-744-0027 You may also visit her website at wwwLegacyCenterLacom
YOUR ESTATE MATTERSBy Linda Melancon
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Silkpeel Q amp A What is Silkpeeldermalinfusion
The SilkPeel DermalinfusionSystem combines non-invasiveexfoliation with deep delivery of patient-specific solutions directly tothe skin The Silk Peel stimulatesnew cell growth andaddresses your specific skincondition giving your skinthe revitalization you want Your skin immediately looksclearer and brighter and
definitely feels smootherand your makeup will goon easily
How is SilkPeel differentfrom othermicrodermabrasionprocedures
While they both remove aportion of the upper layer of the skin or the stratumcorneum a SilkPeel is much morecontrolled and consistent in the
way it operates That is becauserather than blasting particles at skin(as with older microderm devices)or pushing an abrasive tip acrossthe skin by hand dermalinfusionuses the controlled vacuum pres-sure to pull the skin up into achamber in the hand piece where it is evenly abraded justas agressively or as softly as the vacuum pressure is set by ourskincare professional
Is there any downtime withSilkpeel dermalinfusion
Usually there is no downtime withthe SilkPeel but some patientscan experience tightening of theskin and mild exfoliation Post
treatment the skin may be slightly pink but this should last for aboutone hour Patients can return back to work post treatment or resumetheir everyday routine
Who should get a Silkpeel
All skin types can benefit from theSilkPeel treatment The SilkPeelcan help anyone who has acne sundamage hyperpigmentation brownspots mild wrinkles skin dullnessand large pores Even the mostsensitive-skin individual maybenefit from a silk peel that hasbeen adjusted for their skin type
How often should I geta Silkpeel
To jump start your new skin we recommend 3-4 treatments2 weeks apart and maintenanceevery 2-3 months However evenone silk peel will usually refresh your skin for up to six weeks
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CJ Parent The Musical RidgeRunner form the Bluff Road When you first meet Clarence ldquoCJrdquoParent you wouldnrsquot think that he would even get on a stage much lesssing and play guitar CJ is a quiet
person but he comes out of himself for his music Music is life to CJShirley and I had a relaxing visit with Lynette and CJ on theirhouseboat that CJ built himself in1985 By trade CJ was a surveyorbut the houseboat is a testament tohis carpentry skills Compact andcomfortable the boat has all thecomforts of a land house with theadvantage of cruising the river if one
so desiredThe desire to play music startedearly for CJ but his nudge into
music came from his father MrKenneth (CJrsquos dad) said he always wanted to play guitar so with acouple of box guitars procured fromMexico their musical journey beganCJ was sixteen and still in school soafter his homework was done he
and his dad would practice Thispriceless bond continued (not thehomework but the music) untilhis dad passed away about three years ago
CJ grew up on the Bluff Road inDutchtown CJrsquos dad worked inthe oil field all his life Theyobviously didnrsquot have television asCJ is one of nine children Rosannaand Kenneth Parent are the proudparents of (oldest to youngest)Caroline Shook Cathy HatcherKenneth Jr Claudia HelgettFranky King Clarence ldquoCJrdquoCharlie Celeste Harris andKarla Metz
CJ was a member of the last classto graduate from Dutchtown HighSchool in 1966 This is when hestarted playing music for the publicHis first band was The RidgeRunners This band was comprisedof Pierre Curry-vocals CJ-leadguitar Billy Joe Berteau-rhythmguitar and Ronnie Tircuiton drums
We didnrsquot try to remember datesthat messes up most of us these
days but this is the list of bandsCJ has been a part of for the last44 years
Lynn Landry ampThe Ram Rods
Lynn Landry-vocals and rhythmguitar Gwen Landry-vocals CJ-leadguitar the late Cary Arceneaux-bassRonnie Bercegeay-bass the lateHopson Arceneaux-drums
Mike Broussard amp the Drifters
Mike Broussard-vocals amp rhythmguitar CJ ndashlead guitar and harmonythe late Randy Babin-bass and
Daniel Gautreaux on drums
Southern Boogie Band CJndashvocals the late Randy Braud-leadRandy Bourgeois-drums CharlieMoran- Bass David Miles-keyboardRuckels Gautreaux-trumpet MikeLambert-sax
Destiny CJ ndash vocals amp lead guitarJohn Braud-vocals amp sax Donny Bercegeay-keyboard Dale Hymel-bass Sammy Myers-drums
LA 1 Band Robert Townsend-drums amp vocals CJ ndashlead guitarLane Swearingen-bass About this time CJ played withHenry Broussard and his bandUnfortunately we couldnrsquot remem-ber these guys either Some parts of
getting older really suckThe Reunion Band SteveManseur-lead vocals amp guitar MikeKing-keyboard Buddy Terrel-tenorsax Kevin Terrel-baritone saxRichard Leger-trumpet Cody Marchand-drums John Marchand-bass amp CJ on lead guitar and vocalsCruzzinrsquo CJ ndashlead guitar amp vocalskeyboard-Kit Duncan Snag Hebert-drums amp Randy Babin on bass
As you can see CJ has been quitthe busy fella for the last 44 yearsand Irsquom just talking about his
music CJ was a surveyor for Gulf States Utilities until retiring after25 years because of colon cancer While fighting the cancer CJ triedto keep surveying but the disease was too much CJ and Lynettehave been through three bouts of cancer 2001 2007 amp 2011 Hisbattle isnrsquot over as once again thecancer has reared its ugly headLynette has been there every step of the way for CJ Lynette is anaccomplished musician in her ownright not a surprise considering she
CJ ParentThe Musical Ridge Runner from the Bluff Road
Clarence CJ Parent got his ticket to go play with the Angels on March 25 He was a lifelong friend of mine-his fathers landbordered ours back when Prairieville was really a prairie-and atreasured classmate in the final class of the old Dutchtown High School (Class of 66) My fondest memories of Clarence were playing with him and his dad-Kenneth Boy Parent-at the old C Brauds Grocery and Bar where we played Milk Cow Blues That tune has been recorded by everyone from Robert Johnson to Elvis to George Strait but we did it on Clarences Spanish guitar my
14-dollar Stella and Boys harmonica much to the delight ofRD Smith and the regular crowd
Clarence went on to bigger and better things playing with several Swamp Pop bands long after Id left my gig with Tinker and the BellsBut he always remembered my favorite song before I even requested it- Change Gonna Come by Sam Cook and my sister Lizs Almost Like a Song by Ronnie MilsaUGps I know he is sitting on the back of a pick-up truck with his dad right now playing a Jimmy Rodgerss song or something by Hank Williams He was a good friend and a
good picker and you cant ask for much more than that
Bill Delaune
A T R I B U T E T O A B L U F F R O A D R I D G E R U N N E R
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was a Bercegeay before she marriedCJ She started playing music in themiddle school band on clarinet Shealso played the baritone horn andtympani drums She graduated
from East Ascension in 1968 gotmarried and moved to Morgan CityShe has three children DwainDupuis Kristian Mayon and SarahMayon She and CJ are blessed
with 6 grandkids Dustin KeilaLauren Megan Bylan and Blair After her divorce Lynette movedhome and thatrsquos when she met CJHer brother actually was playing inthe band with CJ at the time She was encouraged to continue hermusic and got the chance to sit in with the band on saxophone (not abig stretch from the clarinet) She
got loads of encouragement fromband members and other saxplayers (Musicians all seem eagerto help other musicians with theirart) CJ was excited when Lynettestarted with the band since he wasalready ldquosweetrdquo on her He told ushe always wanted to kiss a sax
player We were glad he waited fora female sax player Sax playing wasnrsquot her only attraction for CJThose eyes kept drawing him inNot to mention her outgoing per-sonality charm and strong characterThey got married and remodeledthe houseboat Lynette was actually Cruzzinrsquos sax player until CJ gottoo sick to play If you happen topick up a Cruzzinrsquo CD the title cutldquoFull Recoveryrdquo CJ wrote forLynette A beautiful song be sureto get a copy of the CD
Throughout CJrsquos illness music
has been his stability and drivingforce He really loves his music youcan see it in his face when he talks
about it Lynette was his ROCK always there for him
CJ and Lynette would like tothank all the family and friends whogave them support and prayersthrough this ordeal Yourthoughtfulness and prayers are moreappreciated than you will ever know
Special thanks go out to themusicians that picked up CJrsquos slack
when he was too sick to fulfill hisgigs Mike and Steve BroussardTroy Dupree Steve Manseur BillBoudreaux and Jerry Acosta Youguys are the best
CJ is now retired and working onhis ldquohoney-dordquo list and Lynette works for St Elizabeth Physicians in
the business office CJ still playsmusic Yoursquoll see him at anynumber of benefits playing hisguitar and singing It is admirablethat he plays so many benefits Idonrsquot think he has ever turned downa request to play at a benefit Weare so blessed to have CJ andLynette in our community
We had a wonderful time floatingon the river at the Parentrsquos Theirplace is so peaceful it is always apleasure to spend time with themThanks to them for opening theirlives to us
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Fall gave us an abundant harvest this year
Itrsquos March and wersquore picking thefew remaining cabbage and Brusselsprouts from the garden And believeit or not in the hoop house wersquore still
being offered a few tomatoes from oursummer vines We like many people today are try-
ing new ways of growing our foods while hoping to conserve water andeliminate chemicals Aquaponicshydroponics raised beds wickingbeds even PVC tubing are all popularnew growing technics and wersquove triedthem all
Imagination has really become a funpart of gardening these days Pretty much anything goes
Through trial and error wersquove hadmany successes and failures in eachgrowing method
Aquaponics is the merging of aquaculture (the raising of fish) and hydro-
ponics (growing in nutrient balanced water with a clay media instead of soil)This method proved a bit challengingat first when trying to establish therequired nitrates and nitrides neededfor plant growth and fruit develop-ment while not harming the live fishbut we finally got it It uses the fish waste to feed the plants The plantsand clay media filter and clean the water and return it to the fish and thecycle simply repeats itself It is theclosest resemblance to a natural ecosystem found in and around naturersquosriverbanks Our plants grew andthrived They produced an abundanceof beautiful vegetables Cucumbers
especially thrived in this environmentand produced more than we and ourneighbors could pickle and eat Leafy plants however when picked quickly wilted and wouldnrsquot keep So unless we grazed in the greenhouse for sup-per this method proved not the rightchoice for us
An attractive and fun addition to ahydroponic or an aquaponic system isPVC piping that many use for grow-ing strawberries or lettuce Used astowers above the system for extragrowing space holes are cut from thepiping and replaced with plants Thesame water from the system keeps theplants watered and fed until they areready for harvest Donrsquot expect much
from a first year strawberry plant whether yoursquove planted it in a watersystem or in the ground We plant
our strawberries in October the yearbefore to allow their roots to becomeestablished while the plant is in itsdormant winter stage and cover them with straw or hay(if planted in theground) Once spring arrives theplants will offer you largerfirmer berries
Wicking beds are one of my
favorites They are very close totraditional growing in that theycontain a layer of soil then hay thenmore soil etchellip and act as the namesdescribes water is wicked from thebottom of the container up to theplant roots With this method wehave grown potatoes peanuts snap
beans head lettuce carrots and muchmore All the plants thrived in thisenvironment and the food kept wellafter picking Wicking beds can besituated on a table top or directly onthe ground making them an extremely versatile gardening method for smallor large spaces However if you havelaying hens like we do yoursquoll needsome fencing to protect your plantsfrom your birds should you placethem on the ground
There are many more growingmethods being used today and allhave their pros and cons but nomatter how you grow your familyrsquosfood by all means do it The reward
upon your familyrsquos table is worth theeffort and Irsquom here to tell you pridetastes delicious
y Tracy
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ldquoDo they still play the blues in Chicago When baseball season rolls around
When the snow melts awayDo the Cubbies still play in their ivy-covered burial groundhelliprdquo
Steve Goodman
As that great Americanphilosopher-and sometimescaddy-Bagger Vance once soastutely put it ldquoGolf is a gamethat you canrsquot winrdquo
So when you walk into a localestablishment-like Sammyrsquos Grillin Prairieville-after a round of 18frustrating holes itrsquos difficult toexplain to some of the non-golfingpatrons at the bar what justhappened in the last 4-5 hours
ldquoHowrsquod you hit lsquoem today WildBillrdquo asked one of barfliesfeigning common courtesy
ldquoWell letrsquos just say if I tried togrow tomatoes they would comeup sliced But I was only threeover after six holes-one over ahouse one over a patio and oneover a pool And donrsquot get mestarted on slow play Gasoline was
50 cents a gallon when we startedour round today It took StephenKing less time to write lsquoThe Standrsquothan for us to play 18 holes
ldquoAnd if I see one more20-handicapper plum bobbing athree-foot putt to make eightIrsquom going after him like Elin Woods on a Tiger hunt Andanother thinghelliprdquo
I never got to finish my whiningbecause just then the vision of despair walked into the lounge andplopped down beside me lookinglike hersquod just lost his first-bornmale child on some half-courthook shot at the buzzer Had Ibeen sitting at a blackjack table I
would have left immediately because this guy had ldquodoom of gloom coolerrdquo stamped on hisforehead
Now I wasnrsquot in the most jovialmood myself having just postedmy third consecutive score in themid-okay-upper 80rsquos causing meto fork up a team portrait of Jackson and Lincoln for myale-quaffing opponents But beinga sucker for lifersquos longshots Imustered up all the optimism Icould manage with a stock greet-ing ldquoGive me some good newsBuddyrdquo
He seemed to slip even deeper
into depression as he ordered red wine and proclaimed ldquoApril is thecruelest monthrdquo
Now Irsquom also a sucker forclassical references so anyone thatquotes TS Eliot deserves my nearly deaf right ear-at least until Ifinish my beer
ldquoTell me about itrdquo I repliedldquoMy putts have hit more lips thanMick Jaggerrsquos dentist lately andmy tee shots have been in the water so much I had to change thegrip on my ball retrieverrdquo
Thoroughly unimpressed withmy links disasters he lifted a glassof Meacutenage a Trois my way and
mumbled a Latin phrase Irsquod heardbefore-ldquoIn vino veritas-in winethere is truthrdquo
I didnrsquot even get a chance toadd my own ldquoAnd in beer there isfreedom but in water there isbacteriardquo toast to justify mydrinking because he had launchedinto a litany of personal problemsthat had befallen him during hisunfortunate fourth month
ldquoIt all began on April 1 when aco-workerrsquos prank caused me tolose my job at the clothing store While I was away from my deskthis jokester left messages for meto call Mr Lyons and Mr Behr
about some fur purchasesldquoHow was I to know it was the
number of the Baton Rouge Zoo
The zookeepers were outragedand contacted the PETA people who threw up a picket lion aroundour store My boss had no choicebut to let me go-a sacrificial lamb you might call me-thrown to the wolvesrdquo
I attempted to fake sympathy and leave quietly but he hadalready ordered another round inhopes of retaining his captiveaudience He took a sip of winegrimaced and complained to noone in particular ldquoThis issupposed to pass for MerlotOh well Caveat emptor-let thebuyer bewarerdquo
His next story was one I couldreally sympathize withldquoOut of work I tried to pick up
a few dollars in a Final Fourbracket but my champion selection Villanova lost to North CarolinaState who wouldnrsquot have evenbeen in the second round if LSUcould have hit the ocean off aboat Isnrsquot there anyone in BatonRouge who can shoot a freethrowrdquo he lamented
I started to mention formerTiger player Eddie Palubinskas who resides in the Capital City and is in the Guinness Book of World Records for most free
throws made in an hour (1206out of 1265) but apparently noone at LSU has had the goodsense to reach out for his helpBut there was no interrupting thehard-luck fellowrsquos whine withthe wine
ldquoI could go on ad nauseumabout the rest of the tournamentand my Alma Mater Albanyrsquosearly exithelliprdquo
ldquoAh the Great Danesrdquo Iinjected flaunting my uselesstrivial knowledge about collegenicknames
ldquoWhy yesrdquo he seemedsurprised
ldquoMy family is originally fromDenmark and they thought it would be clever to send methererdquo
ldquoIs that where you learnedLatinrdquo I asked noting his frequentuse of the language
ldquoOf courserdquo he answeredldquoAre you proficient in theClassics alsordquo
ldquoAd deum qui leaetificat juventutem meamrdquo I repliedproudly recalling my altar boy responses from over 55 years ago
ldquoOh the old Catholic massrdquo hesighed unimpressed ldquoAt least theLatin kept the ritual equally
incomprehensible everywhererdquoldquoSurely yoursquove had some good
things happen to you recentlyrdquo I
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said in my best Pollyanna voiceldquoWell I really thought my luck
had changed when some of my redneck cousins in Georgia scoredsome tickets to a practice round atthe Masters and invited me to jointhemrdquo he recalled ldquoBut we weredishonorably discharged from thepremises for making comments atTiger Woodsrdquo
ldquoWhat in the world did yousayrdquo I asked foolishly ldquoI certainly hope it had nothing to do withthis being the most popular week
in the year for vasectomies so thatmen can sit on a bag of frozenpeas for four days on doctorrsquosorders and watch golf and their wives canrsquot say a wordrdquo
ldquoNordquo he answered ldquoI donrsquotunderstand a lot of golf lingo butit had something to do withTigerrsquos girlfriend Lindsey Vonnshowing up after Woods hadplayed poorly on the front nineOne of my friends said somethinglike lsquoMaybe yoursquoll do better onLindseyrsquos backsidersquo and they showed us the gate making uspersona non gratisrdquo
ldquoMan you are hitting in somehard luckrdquo I sympathizedldquoDidnrsquot the Easter Bunny bring you anythingrdquo I added in a weak attempt to lighten theconversation
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the EasterBunnyrdquo he shot back ldquoI donrsquotbelieve in Santa Claus or theTooth Fairy of the Loch NessMonster I donrsquot believe inBigfoot or aliens or that Elvis and
Michael Jackson are alive andliving together in McElroy Swamp
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the Abominable Snowman orleprechauns or hobbits or Harry Potter And I donrsquot believe inmermaids Minotaurs orMedusa-although Irsquom fairlycertain my first wife was a relativeof the latterrdquo
ldquoDude-is there anything left that you do believe inrdquo I askedincredulously
His face lost what little
expression it had contained and his voice dropped to a Don Corleonehoarse whisper
ldquoI really believe that theChicago Cubs have a chance to win the World Series this yearrdquo
ldquoMan if you believe that yoursquollbelieve in anythingrdquo I countered
ldquoThings didnrsquot get any better asthe month progressedrdquo hecontinued ldquoI came out toSammyrsquos on April 14-unofficially known as National Hard Luck Day-because it was the day Lincoln was shot (lsquoSic SemperTyrannis-and so to all tyrantsrsquoshouted John Wilkes Boothrsquo) theday the Titanic sank and the day of the fatal Apollo 13 radiotransmission-lsquoHouston we have aproblemrsquo Amanda and Emily were gracing the bar so naturally they had attracted a club full of young well-built men all eager toimpress the lovely ladies After afew shot of Petrol the strongmendevised a King Arthur-like contestto see who was the strongest of
the lot and also win a few coinsrdquoldquoThey were going to pull a
sword out of a stonerdquo I askedtrying to keep up with theclassical theme
ldquoNo but after they hadsqueezed every drop out of aninnocent lemon into their tequilathe bet became who could squeezeone drop more I put my money on a lumberjack-looking lad withhuge hands but even he could notcoax one small drop from thedried-up fruit One by one the
rest of the Achilles lookalikes alsofailed and it appeared there wouldbe no winner
ldquoThen a scrawny little guy withglasses appeared from a dark cor-ner and asked if he might attemptthe feat The young studs all hada good laugh until one pushed thelemon toward the nerdy fellow and said lsquoGo ahead Geek Makeit leakrsquo The laughter turned toastonished gasps when thebespectacled gent held the lemonover a shot glass and producedone last-but very obvious-dropThen he picked up the prizemoney on the bar and headed forthe doorrdquo
ldquoHey wait a minuterdquo cried oneof the raging bulls ldquoWhat are you-some kind of magicianrdquo
ldquoNordquo said the money-counting accountant ldquoI work forthe IRSrdquo
ldquoThatrsquos when I rememberedthat the next day was April 15 andIrsquod forgotten to pay my taxes Sonow the government is after me
on top of everything elserdquoldquoLookrdquo I said ldquomaybe yoursquore
just having a bad month Aprilrsquosalmost over and May has got to bebetter In fact the Kentucky Derbyrsquos on May 2 this year and Ihave just the horse to change yourluck and solve all your financialproblemsrdquo
He actually looked encouragedfor the first time since hersquod comein so I neglected to tell him my sordid history of picking winnersin the Derby
ldquoYou seem fond of Latiny phras-es and the horsersquos name is CarpeDiem-Seize the day-which couldalso alter your jaded philosophy onlife He just won a Derby Prep inKentucky by five lengthsrdquo
That was my best shot so I was abit disappointed at the lack of enthusiasm on his part
ldquoThanksrdquo he said ldquobut Ialready have my Derby horsepicked out-one whose name ismore suited to my personalityHersquos a California colt called lsquoOneLucky Danersquordquo
He left me with one lastblast from the so-called ldquodeadlanguagerdquo
ldquoBibamus moriendum est-Letus drink for we must dierdquo
I turned to the young lady behind the bar and took him at his word with my favorite Englishphrase and my last winner of theKentucky Derby at 15-1-ldquoIrsquollhave anotherrdquo
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IntroducingMr Adam
Dale
This month I decided to mixthings up a bit and began a new path with my column I wantto use this space to tell storiesof and in a way give back tothe great musicians living andperforming in and around ourgreat parish With such a richmusic history in Ascension
parish I felt it would beonly fitting to stretch theboundaries on my maiden
journey into these shortbiographies and tell the story of a very dear friend of mineMr Adam Dale
Adam a Minden native was turned onto music by hisparents who purchased him aguitar for Christmas at theage of fourteen Whileattending Minden HighSchool he excelled musicallyespecially in choir class It was
while in high school that Adam had his first chance tolead a band on vocals andguitar when the christian rock
band ldquoShoelessrdquo was formedGiven his great vocal ability
Adam was blessed with ascholarship to attend LouisianaTech in Ruston an opportunity he couldnrsquot turn down Whilein Ruston he would meet and
become friends with severalmusicians that would laterbecome part of the band ldquoThe
American TragedyrdquoldquoTragedyrdquo as it would
become know as began in1999 and got its biggest break
very early on when discoveredand selected to be a part of aUSA network music themed TV
show called Farm Club FarmClub was hosted by BreauxBridge native and former MissUSA Ali Landry The show promoted unsigned bands by mixing them in with a nationalact on a nation wide liveperformance broadcast The
American Tragedy episode wasaired with Crazy Town as thefeatured national act At thetime Crazy Town was promot-
ing their number one smash hitButterfly After the exposure on Farm
Club gigs became easier tocome by American Tragedy began touring from coast tocoast They shared the stage
with bands like Stained SalivaHinder Candlebox andBowling for Soup to name afew After become veterans of the road the band decided tostay 100 independent neversigning with a record labelDale stated ldquoWe could never
find the right deal everything we were offered just didnrsquot feel
right to usrdquo The band wenton to release 3 full lengthalbums a live album and an EPthe most successful of these wasthe 2006 release ldquoWelcome tothe Showrdquo The band was ableto sell nearly 10000 albumsthrough touring alone
In the late 2000rsquos the bandlost their basses and began tolose some momentum It wasaround this time that Adam
met his future wife StefanieLaiche and decided to move toBaton Rouge to purse a solocareer Baton Rouge wasbooming with small venues that
were looking for smaller acts tohire and the timing seamedperfect to Dale This opportu-nity would also allow Adam tofocus on creating an album of material constructed entirely onhis own That first album wastitled ldquoThe Sun has Risen TheSun has Setrdquo
In the last few years Adamrsquos
schedule finally start to slow down and settle He and
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Stefanie are now married andexpecting their second childlater this year Adam iscurrently a resident of Ascensionparish where he has completedhis dream of having a homestudio 2014 saw the release of
Adamrsquos first album as a dad Adam says this is his best work to date The album is a maturedepiction of life as an adult andhow perspectives change frombeing in a rock band on the
roads of America to being adaddy with number two on the
way The album titled ldquoCatsand Dogsrdquo is also a nod to hisdaughter Collins Avery Dale asthey both share the same initials
Please take the time to sample Adam Dale and The AmericanTragedy on iTunes CD Baby orSpotify When you see his nameon a marque around town makesure you stop by and say hello
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Not long ago my step-daughter mentioned that my two grandchildren wanted tospend the night in a tentSpending the night outside in atent is exciting for most chil-dren Im sure most of you havetent stories of your own but fornow I would like to share a
couple of those horror stories of my own with you
We once had a duck lease inthe marsh at Pecan Island where
we were forced to stay in a tentOne particular night the crew decided to bring the boat to theroad We then went to a beerdrinking contest at the only barin Pecan Island We won thecontest during which time thismassive cold front blew through When we returned tothe tent later that night wediscovered that the tent hadbeen blown down Everythingthat we had was wet We didntraise the tent We all crawledunder it and did the best wecould The next morning atdaylight I found myself crawlingout on my hands and kneesupchucking the beer from thenight before
Great plans were in store fortent camping and deer huntingon a trip to Jackson-Bienville
years ago As we approached thecampground late that night we
noticed severe lightning on thehorizon My dad and ourhunting partner had enoughsense to bring a cot to sleep onI slept on the ground only to beawakened about two hours latersoaking wet I then moved tothe truck to miserably spend therest of the night We did kill adeer the next morning andspent the remainder of the day at a laundrymat in town dryingour clothes
Years ago the Bohemia WMA provided a campground My
two hunting partners and I went to the camp site afterspending the day deer hunting
and fishing It was Novemberand the temperature was very
warm One of my huntingbuddies began snoringunbelievably loud that night Ifinally couldnt take it anymoreso I went to the boat to sleepIt wasnt long before my otherbuddy joined me The
mosquitos were horrible outthere and I still couldnt sleepbecause of the snoring comingfrom the tent some tweny-five
yards awayTheres more horror stories
I could tell about tent outingsbut thats enough for now Atsome point in my life I quitstaying in tents and have nointention of doing so in thefuture Although its moreexpensive not nearly as muchfun and not as nature friendlyIll just go get a hotel roomMost of the time well cook ourfish or game on the tailgate of the truck at the room instead of at a campfire
My grandchildren definitely need to spend a night in a tentand Ill probably be the chosenone to do that with them My plans are to pitch it in mybackyard Then when things gosouth sometime that night asIm sure it will well go insideto a nice dry soft bed
Till Next Time
If Youre Over ThirtySleep Inside
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Useless Random Facts with Kellie
bull
Montpelier Vermont is the only state capital
wi thout a McDona ld s bull
A cow give s near ly 200000 glas se s of
milk in her life time
bull
-Earthworms have 5 hearts
bull
The average Japanese watches more than
10 hours of television a day
bull
In average a human losses200 head hairs a day
bull
In the US frisbees out sell
footballs basketballrsquos and
baseballs combined
bull
It is believed that Leonardo do V inci
invented scissors
bull
Despite a population of over a billion
China only has about 200 family names
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Buckingham Palace has 602 rooms
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Children grow faster in the springtime
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During an oysters life it changes
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When Family Comes to
VisitIt happens several times a year
My out-of-state family comes to visit This past month my sisterJanet(Nana) made a visit with my niece Sally and her growingfamily Millie(3) and Addie(3 months) old
Donrsquot get me wrong I love my family and I love when they visitbut the stuff I have to do to maketheir visit a pleasant one
First off Irsquom a bachelor whichmeans there is house cleaning thatneeds to be done Maybe a coupleof days worth And I am talkingabout real cleaning like vacuuming mopping sheetchanging My favorite task is toclean and clear out the 3rdbedroom Yea Right You know the room that holds anything Ineeded to get out of sight quick junk room However there is aupside to cleaning the room Ialways find things Irsquove beenmissing for months
Then I move to the refrigeratorand another task that is seldomdone Gotta get the tupperwarebowls that are bulging at theseems out the fridge and thehouse After I took the junk out Irealized I didnrsquot have much in thefridge and had to restock With itempty the stains really start toshow I had to use Lysol
Bathroom cleaner and go tocleaning I havenrsquot mentioned thecarport the grass and the visitors bathroom Enough aboutthe cleaning You get the picture
After they arrive we make ourhellos and my home turns into anursery preschool with PrincessSophia and Frozen with Elsa onmy favorite flat screen that isgenerally tuned to sports and western movies
These guys are technology savvyThere is a IPad in both recliners with smartphones everywhereMillie has about 3 different onesOne minute shersquos using hers oneminute her Nanarsquos and then herMoms Hell they hacked my Cable account and recordedDisney shows on my televisionbefore they got here We started our week with a visit
to eat at local restaurants As the week goes on I get a chance totake them fishing Something thatis in my wheel house
I have to tell you fishing with a3 year old has its challenges Last year when she was 2 she had notrouble touching crickets Evencarried the buck around like shehad a cricket purse This year as a3 year old she wasnrsquot gettinganywhere close to those bugs Of
course Nana was trying torcherher encouraging her not to be
scared Also when Nana told herthe small crickets were babycrickets Millie put 2 and 2together and ask ldquoSo you arefishing with the Mommiecricketsrdquo Try to answer thatone Nana
Addie was a great baby She justlayed around played laughednursed and created unique smellsIt reminded me of back when my
son lived with me I made an eggsandwich for Nana and she ate itright off the babyrsquos butt It waslike a baby boody buffet
Now Millie and I made somememories She put her pinkToo-too on my head over my camo hat and put purple grapeflavored silver sparkling lip glosson me I donrsquot think it was my shade and wasnrsquot really in myfashion color wheel Then shepulled out the tangerine colorfingernail polish It took a whilefor that stuff to wear off Igot some funny looks at the
golf courseI did have fun making clues fora treasure hunt for Millie Theclues led her to the freezer where
there a treasure full of toys andgames wrapped in alluminum foilElsa doll from Frozen was oneShe been hugging it ever since
Now their gone Itrsquos quiet Thehouse smells like the dog I now have some 2 skim milk and asmall bottle of something that may be baby milk left behind Irsquom nottouching it I do have most of acrunchy peanut butter jar
Like lsquoThe Beverly Hill BilliesrsquoldquoYarsquoll come back now Hearrdquo
Thoughts from Bully
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This Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port FourchonThis Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port Fourchon
Inshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and fishing for specks and reds occasionally drum and sheephead as well arriving back at the dock for 3pm Trips consist of live bait and artificial techniques Live bait ice tackle included If you have a favoriterod by all means bring it Food and drinks available upon request
oldermonths we usually fish Leeville and Golden Meadow marshes armermonths we typically fish Barataria and Timbalier bays beaches and the western barrier islands
Offshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and arriving back at the dock between 4-6pm These trips are the most commonly bookedtrips we generally target bottom species live bait mangrove fish and troll the rip when in season Fish you can expect to catch on t hese trips include snapper grouper amberjack wahoo blackfin tuna lemon fish dolphin
On these trips we generally travel up to 60 miles out
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Phone 225-647-6240Email Wendellpremiermarinenet
Email salespremiermarinenetwwwPremierMarinenet
Call Philip Banker for a Quote
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ATTENTION ADVERTISERS
The Official Program will be the
ONLY publication distributed at the
Jambalaya Festival
Advertise in theOfficial Program andHelp the Community
T H E O F F I C I A L P R O G R A M O F T H E J A M B A L A Y A F E S T I V A L A S S O C I A T I O N
2 0 1 4
D a n n y R o b e r t 2 0 1 2 J a m b a l a y a C h a m p i o n Advertising revenues raised go toThe Jambalaya Festival Association which in turn
are used and put back into our communityTo purchase ad space or
want to be a sponsor contact We are seekingSponsors for the
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Memorial Day Weekend May 22 - 24 2015Your whole family will enjoy the vast variety of food fun music and activities
that have made the Jambalaya Festival the cant miss highlight of the year
For information go to jambalayafestivalorg
We are raffling off a Golf Cart and 8 gallon jambalaya pot$10 Golf Cart and $1 Jambalaya Pot Tickets Drawing on May 24th
Sponsored by Krazy Kajun
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Pelican Point has a renewed visionand updated business plan to bothupgrade its facilities and servicesand to soon open its doors to whatshould become one of the toprestaurants and bars inAscension Parish
For almost 18 years Pelican Pointrsquosfood and beverage operation has
primarily focused on golfers needsBut with 800 families now living inPelican Point and nearly 600 familiesliving nearby Pelican Point will soonbe additionally focusing on the foodand beverage desires of these 1400families as well as other people whoare looking for more interesting foodand beverage options
An upgraded Pro Shop has beenmoved to a new location in theclubhouse while the old Pro Shop willsoon become an upscale bar forgolfers Pelican Point residents andothers interested in a beautifully dec-
orated smoke free bar with a greatenvironment
Numerous other renovations areunderway such as enlarging andupgrading the restaurant kitchen as
well as a private diningconferenceroom designed for small meetingsand our new ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquofor 12-24 people per event
Executive Chef Joshua Hebert willoversee all Food and Beverageoperations Chef Joshua Hebert hailsfrom the shores of Bayou LafourcheJoshua launched a new menu the
first week in April and will alsocontinuously offer a weekly lunch spe-cial crafted by him
Please join us for lunch and see allthe new improvements taking placeAs always Pelican Point is OPENTO THE PUBLIC We serve lunchdaily Tuesday-Sunday from 11am-3pm and breakfast on Saturdayand Sunday from 7am-1030am
Once all renovations are completedwe plan to extends our hours in the19th hole bar as well as ourrestaurant which will begin opening
for dinners on selected nights
Over the next few monthrsquos PelicanPoint will keep you updated on theprogress and improvements
Pelican Point is on the Move
Chef Joshua Hebert
ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquo
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All ingredients used are what is typically left overafter a crawfish boil
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Ingredients
frac12 lb peeled Crawfish Tails (with fat)2 lbs boiled red potatoes1 cup boiled corn (cut off the cob)frac14 cup green onions- thinly sliced1 clove boiled garlic1 link boiled sausage- roughly chopped1 cup mayofrac14 cup Creole mustard1 Tbls Creole seasoning
Batter Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil2 cups milk amp 2 eggs (whisk together)2 cups flour4 cups Panko bread crumbs
Method
Reheat your potatoes using either the microwave or byre-boiling them for about 5 minutes In a large mixing bowlcombine the heated potatoes corn chopped sausage greenonions garlic peeled cra wfish tails mayo Creole mustardand Creole seasoning and mix well Take your mixture andform into cakes approx 3 oz each
In a medium sauteacute pan heat your oil over med hi heat Nextdredge your cakes in the flour then the milk and egg mixtureand finally in the Panko bread crumbs Gently drop yourcakes 2 to 3 at a time into your heated oil and cookapproximately 3 minutes on each side Remo ve from heatand allow to cool 2 minutes before serving
41
Cooking Gourmet at Home
Executive ChefBen Jarreau
ldquoAfter The Boilrdquo
Crawfish Cakes
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Invites You to Experience
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Gonzales Weekly CitizenCharlotte Guedry -Pelican Post OnlineNewspaper Kylie Dixon - WBRZ-TV Sam Irwin -Crawfish ReportcomChloe Ernest - CrawfishQueen Wally Tallion-Jambalaya Festival Association DaveNusbaum - WWL-TVSabrina Nusbaum - Ascension Parish School
Board Richard Condon -Eagle 981 EddieLambert - District 59
Committeemembers -Rodney and Leslie Dupuy with Cajun Livin NCookin (event host andcoordinators crawfishcook-off) Kim Aydell andSherry Mack (craftbooths) Ronnie Romano(Karaoke) AP andCharlotte Borne (Judges
Area) Tashia Loots andErik Fairley with Sweet ampSalty (car show) Monica with Louisiana Jaycees(crawfish eating contestand washer boardtournament Galvez FireDepartment (washingcrawfish) and EMSgservices Sorrento FireDepartment (cokebooth) Freddie Smith with Dreams Come True(Treasure) Terry McConnell (powered
parachute aircrafts)
Sponsors-Our top Major - Crownsponsors were FredsTravel Centers of Louisiana and BulletIndustrial
Gold sponsors -Its Just PrintHole N Da Wall SeafoodLamar Dixon ExpoFoundation AtmosEntergy
Silver Sponsors -Cuts-N-Such Hair SalonLLC Galvez Hardwareand Outdoor CookingJambalaya Festival Association River RatsBar and Grille
Bronze Sponsors -Harvest SupermarketPeppers Fresh MarketPrairieville PharmacyTags amp Titles Old TimeFarm Supply Pinnacle
Services Roys IceBatemans Ice MannysBar
The event was a greatsuccess for a great causeand we are looking for- ward to seeing you againnext year
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Your Support of
Dreams Come True
Attention Candidates Seeking Election
Ascension Magazine is here to help get your messagein the hands of Ascension Parish residents
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Breakfast with Sherrie
The first Breakfast withSherrie of 2015 was held atthe Ascension Chamber office
Wednesday April 8 2015
Former Chairmanrsquos of theBoard came together withpresent Chairman KendalMatassa and President SherrieDespino to discuss Boardaccomplishments and thegrowth of the ChamberTopics regarding newmarketing campaigns to help
Chamber members maximizetheir growth potential as wellas new and exciting upcomingprograms in the 2015 year
were discussed in depth withmany new ideas beingpresented from the vastknowledge of the sevenChairmen who were in
attendance As our Parishcontinues to grow wecontinue our commitment tohelp Chamber members grow their businesses and search foropportunities to increase ourlevel of effectiveness andpush into a new realm ofperformance
Foote Family Dental Care
Foote Family Dental Care helda Ribbon Cutting Ceremony onFriday March 13 2015announcing the opening of their location at 328 SouthBurnside Avenue in GonzalesFoote Family Dental Care is thebrand new state of the art
dental facility for Dr NoraRichardson-Foote Dr Foote was in private practice inDenham Springs for over 14
years before moving toGonzales She offers a wide
variety of restorative and cos-metic procedures for patients of all ages Dr Foote also offerssedation dentistry and same day appointments Foote Family
Dental Care hours are Monday 900am ndash 500pm Tuesday andThursday 830am ndash 400pm
Wednesday and Friday 830amndash 100pm
Attending the ribbon cuttingfor Foote Family Dental Care
were Owner Dr NoraRichardson-Foote DDSDental Hygienist Lacie Green Front DeskDental AssistantRamsey Catoir City of Gonzales Mayor Barney
Arceneaux Ascension ParishPublic Information OfficerLester Kenyon AscensionChamber of CommercePresidentCEO SherrieDespino Chamber BoardMember Paul Salvant Chamber
Ambassadors ChamberMembers family and friends
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Bad BreathBy Calvin Bessonet DDSFAGD Ascension Premier Dental
Whether you call it bad breath
or halitosis itrsquos an unpleasant
condition thatrsquos cause for
embarrassment Some people
with bad breath arenrsquot even
aware therersquos a problem If
yoursquore concerned about bad
breath see your dentist He or
she can help identify the cause
and if itrsquos due to an oral condi-
tion develop a treatment plan
to help eliminate it
What you eat affects the air you
exhale Certain foods such as
garlic and onions contribute to
objectionable breath odor
Once the food is absorbed into
the bloodstream it is trans-
ferred to the lungs where it is
expelled Brushing flossing and
mouthwash will only mask the
odor temporarily Odors contin-
ue until the body eliminates the
food Dieters may develop
unpleasant breath from infre-
quent eating
If you dont brush and floss
daily particles of food remain in
the mouth collecting bacteria
which can cause bad breath
Food that collects between the
teeth on the tongue and
around the gums can rot leav-
ing an unpleasant odor
Bad breath can also be caused by
dry mouth (xerostomia) which
occurs when the flow of saliva
decreases Saliva is necessary to
cleanse the mouth and remove
particles that may cause odor
Dry mouth may be caused by
various medications salivary
gland problems or continuously
breathing through the mouth
If you suffer from dry mouth
your dentist may prescribe anar-
tificial saliva or suggest using
sugarless candy and increasing
your fluid intake
Tobacco products cause bad
breath If you use tobacco ask
your dentist for tips on kicking
the habit
Bad breath may be the sign of a
medical disorder such as a local
infection in the respiratory
tract chronic sinusitis postnasal
drip chronic bronchitis dia-
betes gastrointestinal distur-
bance liver or kidney ailment
If your dentist determines that
your mouth is healthy you may
be referred to your family doc-
tor or a specialist to determine
the cause of bad breath
Maintaining good oral health is
essential to reducing bad breath
Schedule regular dental visits
for a professional cleaning and
checkup If you think you have
constant bad breath keep a log
of the foods you eat and make a
list of medications you take
Some medications may play a
role in creating mouth odors
Let your dentist know if youve
had any surgery or illness since
your last appointment
Brush twice a day with fluoride
toothpaste to remove food
debris and plaque Brush your
tongue too Once a day use
floss or an interdental cleaner to
clean between teeth
Mouthwashes are generally
cosmetic and do not have a
long-lasting effect on bad
breath If you must constantly
use a breath freshener to hide
unpleasant mouth odor see
your dentist If you need extra
help in controlling plaque your
dentist may recommend using a
special antimicrobial mouth
rinse A fluoride mouth rinse
used along with brushing and
flossing can help prevent tooth
decay
Clean your tongue Most of the
odor that comes from your
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paste reach back as far as possi-
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Tom Bensonand the Saga of the Intentionally Defective GrantorTrust
In February I wrote an articleabout trusts The article discussedthe basics of trust law andexplained that the trustee of atrust has a duty to act in the bestinterest of the trustrsquos beneficiaries At that time Robert Rosenthalthe trustee of a trust created by Tom Benson was refusing toremove the Saints and Pelicanssports franchises from the trust inexchange for an unsecuredpromissory note that Mr Benson was attempting to substitute
instead Mr Bensonrsquos daughterand his two grandchildren are thebeneficiaries of the trust He wants to remove the teams fromthe trust so he can give them tohis third wife
In recent weeks there have been
further developments regardingthis attempted asset swap that areof interest This article will discussthe strategy Benson is trying to useto remove the sports franchisesfrom the trust and the recentdevelopments regarding hisattempts to do so
The type of trust that owns theSaints and Pelicans is an irrevocabletrust and trusts like this are oftenused for estate tax planningpurposes If someone dies withassets exceeding approximately $5million estate taxes are owedbefore distributions are made to
the heirs To minimize these taxesirrevocable trusts are created andassets are transferred into themSince the trust is irrevocable thecreator of the trust (called theldquoGrantorrdquo) has no right to use theassets therefore the assets arenot considered a part of hisestate at death
In addition to removing assetsfrom the Grantorrsquos estate for estatetax purposes these trusts oftenallow the Grantor to continue to
pay the income tax on the assetstransferred to the trust Thisstrategy is used to further reducethe Grantorrsquos estate for tax purpos-es This is possible because theestate tax laws and income tax lawsare not aligned Assets placed in atrust that are not counted forestate tax purposes can still beconsidered as owned by theGrantor for income tax purposesThis type of irrevocable trust iscalled an ldquointentionally defective
grantor trustrdquo However it is notdefective at all ndash in reality it is very effective at achieving its purposes
To be an ldquointentionally defectivegrantor trustrdquo the lawyer whodrafts it has to put some speciallanguage in it In Louisiana themost common power we use tocreate an ldquointentionally defectivegrantor trustrdquo is for the Grantor tobe able to substitute assets of anequal value for the assets that arein the trust Apparently this rightto substitute assets of an equal value is what Tom Benson istrying to do
As mentioned the trustee hasthus far refused to allow thesubstitution of assets Instead hehas asked for asset appraisals toshow that the values are equalHis refusal to make the exchangeof assets has spawned anotherlawsuit ndash this time in federal courtThis new lawsuit was filed by MrBensonrsquos attorneys on March 11thand it alleges the trustee neverrequired appraisals for previousmultimillion dollar exchanges and
so he shouldnrsquot this time either
There is another lawsuit pendingbetween Benson and his family in aTexas state court over another trustthat owns some other businessesfounded by Benson Although the judge in that case has no authority regarding the new suit filed infederal court he has stated hedoes not believe the asset swapcan happen
Mr Bensonrsquos attempt to removethe Saints and Pelicans from a trustthat owns them so he can givethem to his third wife involves asophisticated planning tool used by attorneys to reduce estate taxesHowever in this instance the toolis being used to try to take some-thing away from his children andgrandchildren and give it to hiscurrent wife I would have toagree with the Texas judge Idonrsquot think this swap will happeneither particularly if the trust issubject to Louisiana law Althoughthis attempt might not be success-ful there is one thing you can take
away from this saga we all need toplan for two things we know aregoing to happen ndash death and taxes
Mrs Melancon has engaged in the practice of law in Louisiana for the past 17 yearsThe primary focus of her practice is estate planning special needs planning elder law and probate She is also accredited by the VA to give advice regarding veteransrsquo benefits For more information please contact her at 225-744-0027 You may also visit her website at wwwLegacyCenterLacom
YOUR ESTATE MATTERSBy Linda Melancon
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Silkpeel Q amp A What is Silkpeeldermalinfusion
The SilkPeel DermalinfusionSystem combines non-invasiveexfoliation with deep delivery of patient-specific solutions directly tothe skin The Silk Peel stimulatesnew cell growth andaddresses your specific skincondition giving your skinthe revitalization you want Your skin immediately looksclearer and brighter and
definitely feels smootherand your makeup will goon easily
How is SilkPeel differentfrom othermicrodermabrasionprocedures
While they both remove aportion of the upper layer of the skin or the stratumcorneum a SilkPeel is much morecontrolled and consistent in the
way it operates That is becauserather than blasting particles at skin(as with older microderm devices)or pushing an abrasive tip acrossthe skin by hand dermalinfusionuses the controlled vacuum pres-sure to pull the skin up into achamber in the hand piece where it is evenly abraded justas agressively or as softly as the vacuum pressure is set by ourskincare professional
Is there any downtime withSilkpeel dermalinfusion
Usually there is no downtime withthe SilkPeel but some patientscan experience tightening of theskin and mild exfoliation Post
treatment the skin may be slightly pink but this should last for aboutone hour Patients can return back to work post treatment or resumetheir everyday routine
Who should get a Silkpeel
All skin types can benefit from theSilkPeel treatment The SilkPeelcan help anyone who has acne sundamage hyperpigmentation brownspots mild wrinkles skin dullnessand large pores Even the mostsensitive-skin individual maybenefit from a silk peel that hasbeen adjusted for their skin type
How often should I geta Silkpeel
To jump start your new skin we recommend 3-4 treatments2 weeks apart and maintenanceevery 2-3 months However evenone silk peel will usually refresh your skin for up to six weeks
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CJ Parent The Musical RidgeRunner form the Bluff Road When you first meet Clarence ldquoCJrdquoParent you wouldnrsquot think that he would even get on a stage much lesssing and play guitar CJ is a quiet
person but he comes out of himself for his music Music is life to CJShirley and I had a relaxing visit with Lynette and CJ on theirhouseboat that CJ built himself in1985 By trade CJ was a surveyorbut the houseboat is a testament tohis carpentry skills Compact andcomfortable the boat has all thecomforts of a land house with theadvantage of cruising the river if one
so desiredThe desire to play music startedearly for CJ but his nudge into
music came from his father MrKenneth (CJrsquos dad) said he always wanted to play guitar so with acouple of box guitars procured fromMexico their musical journey beganCJ was sixteen and still in school soafter his homework was done he
and his dad would practice Thispriceless bond continued (not thehomework but the music) untilhis dad passed away about three years ago
CJ grew up on the Bluff Road inDutchtown CJrsquos dad worked inthe oil field all his life Theyobviously didnrsquot have television asCJ is one of nine children Rosannaand Kenneth Parent are the proudparents of (oldest to youngest)Caroline Shook Cathy HatcherKenneth Jr Claudia HelgettFranky King Clarence ldquoCJrdquoCharlie Celeste Harris andKarla Metz
CJ was a member of the last classto graduate from Dutchtown HighSchool in 1966 This is when hestarted playing music for the publicHis first band was The RidgeRunners This band was comprisedof Pierre Curry-vocals CJ-leadguitar Billy Joe Berteau-rhythmguitar and Ronnie Tircuiton drums
We didnrsquot try to remember datesthat messes up most of us these
days but this is the list of bandsCJ has been a part of for the last44 years
Lynn Landry ampThe Ram Rods
Lynn Landry-vocals and rhythmguitar Gwen Landry-vocals CJ-leadguitar the late Cary Arceneaux-bassRonnie Bercegeay-bass the lateHopson Arceneaux-drums
Mike Broussard amp the Drifters
Mike Broussard-vocals amp rhythmguitar CJ ndashlead guitar and harmonythe late Randy Babin-bass and
Daniel Gautreaux on drums
Southern Boogie Band CJndashvocals the late Randy Braud-leadRandy Bourgeois-drums CharlieMoran- Bass David Miles-keyboardRuckels Gautreaux-trumpet MikeLambert-sax
Destiny CJ ndash vocals amp lead guitarJohn Braud-vocals amp sax Donny Bercegeay-keyboard Dale Hymel-bass Sammy Myers-drums
LA 1 Band Robert Townsend-drums amp vocals CJ ndashlead guitarLane Swearingen-bass About this time CJ played withHenry Broussard and his bandUnfortunately we couldnrsquot remem-ber these guys either Some parts of
getting older really suckThe Reunion Band SteveManseur-lead vocals amp guitar MikeKing-keyboard Buddy Terrel-tenorsax Kevin Terrel-baritone saxRichard Leger-trumpet Cody Marchand-drums John Marchand-bass amp CJ on lead guitar and vocalsCruzzinrsquo CJ ndashlead guitar amp vocalskeyboard-Kit Duncan Snag Hebert-drums amp Randy Babin on bass
As you can see CJ has been quitthe busy fella for the last 44 yearsand Irsquom just talking about his
music CJ was a surveyor for Gulf States Utilities until retiring after25 years because of colon cancer While fighting the cancer CJ triedto keep surveying but the disease was too much CJ and Lynettehave been through three bouts of cancer 2001 2007 amp 2011 Hisbattle isnrsquot over as once again thecancer has reared its ugly headLynette has been there every step of the way for CJ Lynette is anaccomplished musician in her ownright not a surprise considering she
CJ ParentThe Musical Ridge Runner from the Bluff Road
Clarence CJ Parent got his ticket to go play with the Angels on March 25 He was a lifelong friend of mine-his fathers landbordered ours back when Prairieville was really a prairie-and atreasured classmate in the final class of the old Dutchtown High School (Class of 66) My fondest memories of Clarence were playing with him and his dad-Kenneth Boy Parent-at the old C Brauds Grocery and Bar where we played Milk Cow Blues That tune has been recorded by everyone from Robert Johnson to Elvis to George Strait but we did it on Clarences Spanish guitar my
14-dollar Stella and Boys harmonica much to the delight ofRD Smith and the regular crowd
Clarence went on to bigger and better things playing with several Swamp Pop bands long after Id left my gig with Tinker and the BellsBut he always remembered my favorite song before I even requested it- Change Gonna Come by Sam Cook and my sister Lizs Almost Like a Song by Ronnie MilsaUGps I know he is sitting on the back of a pick-up truck with his dad right now playing a Jimmy Rodgerss song or something by Hank Williams He was a good friend and a
good picker and you cant ask for much more than that
Bill Delaune
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was a Bercegeay before she marriedCJ She started playing music in themiddle school band on clarinet Shealso played the baritone horn andtympani drums She graduated
from East Ascension in 1968 gotmarried and moved to Morgan CityShe has three children DwainDupuis Kristian Mayon and SarahMayon She and CJ are blessed
with 6 grandkids Dustin KeilaLauren Megan Bylan and Blair After her divorce Lynette movedhome and thatrsquos when she met CJHer brother actually was playing inthe band with CJ at the time She was encouraged to continue hermusic and got the chance to sit in with the band on saxophone (not abig stretch from the clarinet) She
got loads of encouragement fromband members and other saxplayers (Musicians all seem eagerto help other musicians with theirart) CJ was excited when Lynettestarted with the band since he wasalready ldquosweetrdquo on her He told ushe always wanted to kiss a sax
player We were glad he waited fora female sax player Sax playing wasnrsquot her only attraction for CJThose eyes kept drawing him inNot to mention her outgoing per-sonality charm and strong characterThey got married and remodeledthe houseboat Lynette was actually Cruzzinrsquos sax player until CJ gottoo sick to play If you happen topick up a Cruzzinrsquo CD the title cutldquoFull Recoveryrdquo CJ wrote forLynette A beautiful song be sureto get a copy of the CD
Throughout CJrsquos illness music
has been his stability and drivingforce He really loves his music youcan see it in his face when he talks
about it Lynette was his ROCK always there for him
CJ and Lynette would like tothank all the family and friends whogave them support and prayersthrough this ordeal Yourthoughtfulness and prayers are moreappreciated than you will ever know
Special thanks go out to themusicians that picked up CJrsquos slack
when he was too sick to fulfill hisgigs Mike and Steve BroussardTroy Dupree Steve Manseur BillBoudreaux and Jerry Acosta Youguys are the best
CJ is now retired and working onhis ldquohoney-dordquo list and Lynette works for St Elizabeth Physicians in
the business office CJ still playsmusic Yoursquoll see him at anynumber of benefits playing hisguitar and singing It is admirablethat he plays so many benefits Idonrsquot think he has ever turned downa request to play at a benefit Weare so blessed to have CJ andLynette in our community
We had a wonderful time floatingon the river at the Parentrsquos Theirplace is so peaceful it is always apleasure to spend time with themThanks to them for opening theirlives to us
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Fall gave us an abundant harvest this year
Itrsquos March and wersquore picking thefew remaining cabbage and Brusselsprouts from the garden And believeit or not in the hoop house wersquore still
being offered a few tomatoes from oursummer vines We like many people today are try-
ing new ways of growing our foods while hoping to conserve water andeliminate chemicals Aquaponicshydroponics raised beds wickingbeds even PVC tubing are all popularnew growing technics and wersquove triedthem all
Imagination has really become a funpart of gardening these days Pretty much anything goes
Through trial and error wersquove hadmany successes and failures in eachgrowing method
Aquaponics is the merging of aquaculture (the raising of fish) and hydro-
ponics (growing in nutrient balanced water with a clay media instead of soil)This method proved a bit challengingat first when trying to establish therequired nitrates and nitrides neededfor plant growth and fruit develop-ment while not harming the live fishbut we finally got it It uses the fish waste to feed the plants The plantsand clay media filter and clean the water and return it to the fish and thecycle simply repeats itself It is theclosest resemblance to a natural ecosystem found in and around naturersquosriverbanks Our plants grew andthrived They produced an abundanceof beautiful vegetables Cucumbers
especially thrived in this environmentand produced more than we and ourneighbors could pickle and eat Leafy plants however when picked quickly wilted and wouldnrsquot keep So unless we grazed in the greenhouse for sup-per this method proved not the rightchoice for us
An attractive and fun addition to ahydroponic or an aquaponic system isPVC piping that many use for grow-ing strawberries or lettuce Used astowers above the system for extragrowing space holes are cut from thepiping and replaced with plants Thesame water from the system keeps theplants watered and fed until they areready for harvest Donrsquot expect much
from a first year strawberry plant whether yoursquove planted it in a watersystem or in the ground We plant
our strawberries in October the yearbefore to allow their roots to becomeestablished while the plant is in itsdormant winter stage and cover them with straw or hay(if planted in theground) Once spring arrives theplants will offer you largerfirmer berries
Wicking beds are one of my
favorites They are very close totraditional growing in that theycontain a layer of soil then hay thenmore soil etchellip and act as the namesdescribes water is wicked from thebottom of the container up to theplant roots With this method wehave grown potatoes peanuts snap
beans head lettuce carrots and muchmore All the plants thrived in thisenvironment and the food kept wellafter picking Wicking beds can besituated on a table top or directly onthe ground making them an extremely versatile gardening method for smallor large spaces However if you havelaying hens like we do yoursquoll needsome fencing to protect your plantsfrom your birds should you placethem on the ground
There are many more growingmethods being used today and allhave their pros and cons but nomatter how you grow your familyrsquosfood by all means do it The reward
upon your familyrsquos table is worth theeffort and Irsquom here to tell you pridetastes delicious
y Tracy
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ldquoDo they still play the blues in Chicago When baseball season rolls around
When the snow melts awayDo the Cubbies still play in their ivy-covered burial groundhelliprdquo
Steve Goodman
As that great Americanphilosopher-and sometimescaddy-Bagger Vance once soastutely put it ldquoGolf is a gamethat you canrsquot winrdquo
So when you walk into a localestablishment-like Sammyrsquos Grillin Prairieville-after a round of 18frustrating holes itrsquos difficult toexplain to some of the non-golfingpatrons at the bar what justhappened in the last 4-5 hours
ldquoHowrsquod you hit lsquoem today WildBillrdquo asked one of barfliesfeigning common courtesy
ldquoWell letrsquos just say if I tried togrow tomatoes they would comeup sliced But I was only threeover after six holes-one over ahouse one over a patio and oneover a pool And donrsquot get mestarted on slow play Gasoline was
50 cents a gallon when we startedour round today It took StephenKing less time to write lsquoThe Standrsquothan for us to play 18 holes
ldquoAnd if I see one more20-handicapper plum bobbing athree-foot putt to make eightIrsquom going after him like Elin Woods on a Tiger hunt Andanother thinghelliprdquo
I never got to finish my whiningbecause just then the vision of despair walked into the lounge andplopped down beside me lookinglike hersquod just lost his first-bornmale child on some half-courthook shot at the buzzer Had Ibeen sitting at a blackjack table I
would have left immediately because this guy had ldquodoom of gloom coolerrdquo stamped on hisforehead
Now I wasnrsquot in the most jovialmood myself having just postedmy third consecutive score in themid-okay-upper 80rsquos causing meto fork up a team portrait of Jackson and Lincoln for myale-quaffing opponents But beinga sucker for lifersquos longshots Imustered up all the optimism Icould manage with a stock greet-ing ldquoGive me some good newsBuddyrdquo
He seemed to slip even deeper
into depression as he ordered red wine and proclaimed ldquoApril is thecruelest monthrdquo
Now Irsquom also a sucker forclassical references so anyone thatquotes TS Eliot deserves my nearly deaf right ear-at least until Ifinish my beer
ldquoTell me about itrdquo I repliedldquoMy putts have hit more lips thanMick Jaggerrsquos dentist lately andmy tee shots have been in the water so much I had to change thegrip on my ball retrieverrdquo
Thoroughly unimpressed withmy links disasters he lifted a glassof Meacutenage a Trois my way and
mumbled a Latin phrase Irsquod heardbefore-ldquoIn vino veritas-in winethere is truthrdquo
I didnrsquot even get a chance toadd my own ldquoAnd in beer there isfreedom but in water there isbacteriardquo toast to justify mydrinking because he had launchedinto a litany of personal problemsthat had befallen him during hisunfortunate fourth month
ldquoIt all began on April 1 when aco-workerrsquos prank caused me tolose my job at the clothing store While I was away from my deskthis jokester left messages for meto call Mr Lyons and Mr Behr
about some fur purchasesldquoHow was I to know it was the
number of the Baton Rouge Zoo
The zookeepers were outragedand contacted the PETA people who threw up a picket lion aroundour store My boss had no choicebut to let me go-a sacrificial lamb you might call me-thrown to the wolvesrdquo
I attempted to fake sympathy and leave quietly but he hadalready ordered another round inhopes of retaining his captiveaudience He took a sip of winegrimaced and complained to noone in particular ldquoThis issupposed to pass for MerlotOh well Caveat emptor-let thebuyer bewarerdquo
His next story was one I couldreally sympathize withldquoOut of work I tried to pick up
a few dollars in a Final Fourbracket but my champion selection Villanova lost to North CarolinaState who wouldnrsquot have evenbeen in the second round if LSUcould have hit the ocean off aboat Isnrsquot there anyone in BatonRouge who can shoot a freethrowrdquo he lamented
I started to mention formerTiger player Eddie Palubinskas who resides in the Capital City and is in the Guinness Book of World Records for most free
throws made in an hour (1206out of 1265) but apparently noone at LSU has had the goodsense to reach out for his helpBut there was no interrupting thehard-luck fellowrsquos whine withthe wine
ldquoI could go on ad nauseumabout the rest of the tournamentand my Alma Mater Albanyrsquosearly exithelliprdquo
ldquoAh the Great Danesrdquo Iinjected flaunting my uselesstrivial knowledge about collegenicknames
ldquoWhy yesrdquo he seemedsurprised
ldquoMy family is originally fromDenmark and they thought it would be clever to send methererdquo
ldquoIs that where you learnedLatinrdquo I asked noting his frequentuse of the language
ldquoOf courserdquo he answeredldquoAre you proficient in theClassics alsordquo
ldquoAd deum qui leaetificat juventutem meamrdquo I repliedproudly recalling my altar boy responses from over 55 years ago
ldquoOh the old Catholic massrdquo hesighed unimpressed ldquoAt least theLatin kept the ritual equally
incomprehensible everywhererdquoldquoSurely yoursquove had some good
things happen to you recentlyrdquo I
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said in my best Pollyanna voiceldquoWell I really thought my luck
had changed when some of my redneck cousins in Georgia scoredsome tickets to a practice round atthe Masters and invited me to jointhemrdquo he recalled ldquoBut we weredishonorably discharged from thepremises for making comments atTiger Woodsrdquo
ldquoWhat in the world did yousayrdquo I asked foolishly ldquoI certainly hope it had nothing to do withthis being the most popular week
in the year for vasectomies so thatmen can sit on a bag of frozenpeas for four days on doctorrsquosorders and watch golf and their wives canrsquot say a wordrdquo
ldquoNordquo he answered ldquoI donrsquotunderstand a lot of golf lingo butit had something to do withTigerrsquos girlfriend Lindsey Vonnshowing up after Woods hadplayed poorly on the front nineOne of my friends said somethinglike lsquoMaybe yoursquoll do better onLindseyrsquos backsidersquo and they showed us the gate making uspersona non gratisrdquo
ldquoMan you are hitting in somehard luckrdquo I sympathizedldquoDidnrsquot the Easter Bunny bring you anythingrdquo I added in a weak attempt to lighten theconversation
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the EasterBunnyrdquo he shot back ldquoI donrsquotbelieve in Santa Claus or theTooth Fairy of the Loch NessMonster I donrsquot believe inBigfoot or aliens or that Elvis and
Michael Jackson are alive andliving together in McElroy Swamp
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the Abominable Snowman orleprechauns or hobbits or Harry Potter And I donrsquot believe inmermaids Minotaurs orMedusa-although Irsquom fairlycertain my first wife was a relativeof the latterrdquo
ldquoDude-is there anything left that you do believe inrdquo I askedincredulously
His face lost what little
expression it had contained and his voice dropped to a Don Corleonehoarse whisper
ldquoI really believe that theChicago Cubs have a chance to win the World Series this yearrdquo
ldquoMan if you believe that yoursquollbelieve in anythingrdquo I countered
ldquoThings didnrsquot get any better asthe month progressedrdquo hecontinued ldquoI came out toSammyrsquos on April 14-unofficially known as National Hard Luck Day-because it was the day Lincoln was shot (lsquoSic SemperTyrannis-and so to all tyrantsrsquoshouted John Wilkes Boothrsquo) theday the Titanic sank and the day of the fatal Apollo 13 radiotransmission-lsquoHouston we have aproblemrsquo Amanda and Emily were gracing the bar so naturally they had attracted a club full of young well-built men all eager toimpress the lovely ladies After afew shot of Petrol the strongmendevised a King Arthur-like contestto see who was the strongest of
the lot and also win a few coinsrdquoldquoThey were going to pull a
sword out of a stonerdquo I askedtrying to keep up with theclassical theme
ldquoNo but after they hadsqueezed every drop out of aninnocent lemon into their tequilathe bet became who could squeezeone drop more I put my money on a lumberjack-looking lad withhuge hands but even he could notcoax one small drop from thedried-up fruit One by one the
rest of the Achilles lookalikes alsofailed and it appeared there wouldbe no winner
ldquoThen a scrawny little guy withglasses appeared from a dark cor-ner and asked if he might attemptthe feat The young studs all hada good laugh until one pushed thelemon toward the nerdy fellow and said lsquoGo ahead Geek Makeit leakrsquo The laughter turned toastonished gasps when thebespectacled gent held the lemonover a shot glass and producedone last-but very obvious-dropThen he picked up the prizemoney on the bar and headed forthe doorrdquo
ldquoHey wait a minuterdquo cried oneof the raging bulls ldquoWhat are you-some kind of magicianrdquo
ldquoNordquo said the money-counting accountant ldquoI work forthe IRSrdquo
ldquoThatrsquos when I rememberedthat the next day was April 15 andIrsquod forgotten to pay my taxes Sonow the government is after me
on top of everything elserdquoldquoLookrdquo I said ldquomaybe yoursquore
just having a bad month Aprilrsquosalmost over and May has got to bebetter In fact the Kentucky Derbyrsquos on May 2 this year and Ihave just the horse to change yourluck and solve all your financialproblemsrdquo
He actually looked encouragedfor the first time since hersquod comein so I neglected to tell him my sordid history of picking winnersin the Derby
ldquoYou seem fond of Latiny phras-es and the horsersquos name is CarpeDiem-Seize the day-which couldalso alter your jaded philosophy onlife He just won a Derby Prep inKentucky by five lengthsrdquo
That was my best shot so I was abit disappointed at the lack of enthusiasm on his part
ldquoThanksrdquo he said ldquobut Ialready have my Derby horsepicked out-one whose name ismore suited to my personalityHersquos a California colt called lsquoOneLucky Danersquordquo
He left me with one lastblast from the so-called ldquodeadlanguagerdquo
ldquoBibamus moriendum est-Letus drink for we must dierdquo
I turned to the young lady behind the bar and took him at his word with my favorite Englishphrase and my last winner of theKentucky Derby at 15-1-ldquoIrsquollhave anotherrdquo
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IntroducingMr Adam
Dale
This month I decided to mixthings up a bit and began a new path with my column I wantto use this space to tell storiesof and in a way give back tothe great musicians living andperforming in and around ourgreat parish With such a richmusic history in Ascension
parish I felt it would beonly fitting to stretch theboundaries on my maiden
journey into these shortbiographies and tell the story of a very dear friend of mineMr Adam Dale
Adam a Minden native was turned onto music by hisparents who purchased him aguitar for Christmas at theage of fourteen Whileattending Minden HighSchool he excelled musicallyespecially in choir class It was
while in high school that Adam had his first chance tolead a band on vocals andguitar when the christian rock
band ldquoShoelessrdquo was formedGiven his great vocal ability
Adam was blessed with ascholarship to attend LouisianaTech in Ruston an opportunity he couldnrsquot turn down Whilein Ruston he would meet and
become friends with severalmusicians that would laterbecome part of the band ldquoThe
American TragedyrdquoldquoTragedyrdquo as it would
become know as began in1999 and got its biggest break
very early on when discoveredand selected to be a part of aUSA network music themed TV
show called Farm Club FarmClub was hosted by BreauxBridge native and former MissUSA Ali Landry The show promoted unsigned bands by mixing them in with a nationalact on a nation wide liveperformance broadcast The
American Tragedy episode wasaired with Crazy Town as thefeatured national act At thetime Crazy Town was promot-
ing their number one smash hitButterfly After the exposure on Farm
Club gigs became easier tocome by American Tragedy began touring from coast tocoast They shared the stage
with bands like Stained SalivaHinder Candlebox andBowling for Soup to name afew After become veterans of the road the band decided tostay 100 independent neversigning with a record labelDale stated ldquoWe could never
find the right deal everything we were offered just didnrsquot feel
right to usrdquo The band wenton to release 3 full lengthalbums a live album and an EPthe most successful of these wasthe 2006 release ldquoWelcome tothe Showrdquo The band was ableto sell nearly 10000 albumsthrough touring alone
In the late 2000rsquos the bandlost their basses and began tolose some momentum It wasaround this time that Adam
met his future wife StefanieLaiche and decided to move toBaton Rouge to purse a solocareer Baton Rouge wasbooming with small venues that
were looking for smaller acts tohire and the timing seamedperfect to Dale This opportu-nity would also allow Adam tofocus on creating an album of material constructed entirely onhis own That first album wastitled ldquoThe Sun has Risen TheSun has Setrdquo
In the last few years Adamrsquos
schedule finally start to slow down and settle He and
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Stefanie are now married andexpecting their second childlater this year Adam iscurrently a resident of Ascensionparish where he has completedhis dream of having a homestudio 2014 saw the release of
Adamrsquos first album as a dad Adam says this is his best work to date The album is a maturedepiction of life as an adult andhow perspectives change frombeing in a rock band on the
roads of America to being adaddy with number two on the
way The album titled ldquoCatsand Dogsrdquo is also a nod to hisdaughter Collins Avery Dale asthey both share the same initials
Please take the time to sample Adam Dale and The AmericanTragedy on iTunes CD Baby orSpotify When you see his nameon a marque around town makesure you stop by and say hello
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Not long ago my step-daughter mentioned that my two grandchildren wanted tospend the night in a tentSpending the night outside in atent is exciting for most chil-dren Im sure most of you havetent stories of your own but fornow I would like to share a
couple of those horror stories of my own with you
We once had a duck lease inthe marsh at Pecan Island where
we were forced to stay in a tentOne particular night the crew decided to bring the boat to theroad We then went to a beerdrinking contest at the only barin Pecan Island We won thecontest during which time thismassive cold front blew through When we returned tothe tent later that night wediscovered that the tent hadbeen blown down Everythingthat we had was wet We didntraise the tent We all crawledunder it and did the best wecould The next morning atdaylight I found myself crawlingout on my hands and kneesupchucking the beer from thenight before
Great plans were in store fortent camping and deer huntingon a trip to Jackson-Bienville
years ago As we approached thecampground late that night we
noticed severe lightning on thehorizon My dad and ourhunting partner had enoughsense to bring a cot to sleep onI slept on the ground only to beawakened about two hours latersoaking wet I then moved tothe truck to miserably spend therest of the night We did kill adeer the next morning andspent the remainder of the day at a laundrymat in town dryingour clothes
Years ago the Bohemia WMA provided a campground My
two hunting partners and I went to the camp site afterspending the day deer hunting
and fishing It was Novemberand the temperature was very
warm One of my huntingbuddies began snoringunbelievably loud that night Ifinally couldnt take it anymoreso I went to the boat to sleepIt wasnt long before my otherbuddy joined me The
mosquitos were horrible outthere and I still couldnt sleepbecause of the snoring comingfrom the tent some tweny-five
yards awayTheres more horror stories
I could tell about tent outingsbut thats enough for now Atsome point in my life I quitstaying in tents and have nointention of doing so in thefuture Although its moreexpensive not nearly as muchfun and not as nature friendlyIll just go get a hotel roomMost of the time well cook ourfish or game on the tailgate of the truck at the room instead of at a campfire
My grandchildren definitely need to spend a night in a tentand Ill probably be the chosenone to do that with them My plans are to pitch it in mybackyard Then when things gosouth sometime that night asIm sure it will well go insideto a nice dry soft bed
Till Next Time
If Youre Over ThirtySleep Inside
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Useless Random Facts with Kellie
bull
Montpelier Vermont is the only state capital
wi thout a McDona ld s bull
A cow give s near ly 200000 glas se s of
milk in her life time
bull
-Earthworms have 5 hearts
bull
The average Japanese watches more than
10 hours of television a day
bull
In average a human losses200 head hairs a day
bull
In the US frisbees out sell
footballs basketballrsquos and
baseballs combined
bull
It is believed that Leonardo do V inci
invented scissors
bull
Despite a population of over a billion
China only has about 200 family names
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Buckingham Palace has 602 rooms
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Children grow faster in the springtime
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During an oysters life it changes
its sex from male to female several times
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When Family Comes to
VisitIt happens several times a year
My out-of-state family comes to visit This past month my sisterJanet(Nana) made a visit with my niece Sally and her growingfamily Millie(3) and Addie(3 months) old
Donrsquot get me wrong I love my family and I love when they visitbut the stuff I have to do to maketheir visit a pleasant one
First off Irsquom a bachelor whichmeans there is house cleaning thatneeds to be done Maybe a coupleof days worth And I am talkingabout real cleaning like vacuuming mopping sheetchanging My favorite task is toclean and clear out the 3rdbedroom Yea Right You know the room that holds anything Ineeded to get out of sight quick junk room However there is aupside to cleaning the room Ialways find things Irsquove beenmissing for months
Then I move to the refrigeratorand another task that is seldomdone Gotta get the tupperwarebowls that are bulging at theseems out the fridge and thehouse After I took the junk out Irealized I didnrsquot have much in thefridge and had to restock With itempty the stains really start toshow I had to use Lysol
Bathroom cleaner and go tocleaning I havenrsquot mentioned thecarport the grass and the visitors bathroom Enough aboutthe cleaning You get the picture
After they arrive we make ourhellos and my home turns into anursery preschool with PrincessSophia and Frozen with Elsa onmy favorite flat screen that isgenerally tuned to sports and western movies
These guys are technology savvyThere is a IPad in both recliners with smartphones everywhereMillie has about 3 different onesOne minute shersquos using hers oneminute her Nanarsquos and then herMoms Hell they hacked my Cable account and recordedDisney shows on my televisionbefore they got here We started our week with a visit
to eat at local restaurants As the week goes on I get a chance totake them fishing Something thatis in my wheel house
I have to tell you fishing with a3 year old has its challenges Last year when she was 2 she had notrouble touching crickets Evencarried the buck around like shehad a cricket purse This year as a3 year old she wasnrsquot gettinganywhere close to those bugs Of
course Nana was trying torcherher encouraging her not to be
scared Also when Nana told herthe small crickets were babycrickets Millie put 2 and 2together and ask ldquoSo you arefishing with the Mommiecricketsrdquo Try to answer thatone Nana
Addie was a great baby She justlayed around played laughednursed and created unique smellsIt reminded me of back when my
son lived with me I made an eggsandwich for Nana and she ate itright off the babyrsquos butt It waslike a baby boody buffet
Now Millie and I made somememories She put her pinkToo-too on my head over my camo hat and put purple grapeflavored silver sparkling lip glosson me I donrsquot think it was my shade and wasnrsquot really in myfashion color wheel Then shepulled out the tangerine colorfingernail polish It took a whilefor that stuff to wear off Igot some funny looks at the
golf courseI did have fun making clues fora treasure hunt for Millie Theclues led her to the freezer where
there a treasure full of toys andgames wrapped in alluminum foilElsa doll from Frozen was oneShe been hugging it ever since
Now their gone Itrsquos quiet Thehouse smells like the dog I now have some 2 skim milk and asmall bottle of something that may be baby milk left behind Irsquom nottouching it I do have most of acrunchy peanut butter jar
Like lsquoThe Beverly Hill BilliesrsquoldquoYarsquoll come back now Hearrdquo
Thoughts from Bully
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$100 OFF any 60 Day program
You are invited to participate in the
2nd Annual
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This Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port FourchonThis Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port Fourchon
Inshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and fishing for specks and reds occasionally drum and sheephead as well arriving back at the dock for 3pm Trips consist of live bait and artificial techniques Live bait ice tackle included If you have a favoriterod by all means bring it Food and drinks available upon request
oldermonths we usually fish Leeville and Golden Meadow marshes armermonths we typically fish Barataria and Timbalier bays beaches and the western barrier islands
Offshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and arriving back at the dock between 4-6pm These trips are the most commonly bookedtrips we generally target bottom species live bait mangrove fish and troll the rip when in season Fish you can expect to catch on t hese trips include snapper grouper amberjack wahoo blackfin tuna lemon fish dolphin
On these trips we generally travel up to 60 miles out
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Phone 225-647-6240Email Wendellpremiermarinenet
Email salespremiermarinenetwwwPremierMarinenet
Call Philip Banker for a Quote
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Carolina Skiff Bullet Bass Boats and Phoenix Bass Boats Find new and used pontoon boats for sale as well asparts and boat motors at our Louisiana store central to Baton Rouge and New Orleans We also carry fishingboats bass boats and outboard motors You can find new or used models to suit your needs We often have
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The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is local athletics
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The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is a solid community
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
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ATTENTION ADVERTISERS
The Official Program will be the
ONLY publication distributed at the
Jambalaya Festival
Advertise in theOfficial Program andHelp the Community
T H E O F F I C I A L P R O G R A M O F T H E J A M B A L A Y A F E S T I V A L A S S O C I A T I O N
2 0 1 4
D a n n y R o b e r t 2 0 1 2 J a m b a l a y a C h a m p i o n Advertising revenues raised go toThe Jambalaya Festival Association which in turn
are used and put back into our communityTo purchase ad space or
want to be a sponsor contact We are seekingSponsors for the
JambalayaFestival 2015
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Memorial Day Weekend May 22 - 24 2015Your whole family will enjoy the vast variety of food fun music and activities
that have made the Jambalaya Festival the cant miss highlight of the year
For information go to jambalayafestivalorg
We are raffling off a Golf Cart and 8 gallon jambalaya pot$10 Golf Cart and $1 Jambalaya Pot Tickets Drawing on May 24th
Sponsored by Krazy Kajun
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Pelican Point has a renewed visionand updated business plan to bothupgrade its facilities and servicesand to soon open its doors to whatshould become one of the toprestaurants and bars inAscension Parish
For almost 18 years Pelican Pointrsquosfood and beverage operation has
primarily focused on golfers needsBut with 800 families now living inPelican Point and nearly 600 familiesliving nearby Pelican Point will soonbe additionally focusing on the foodand beverage desires of these 1400families as well as other people whoare looking for more interesting foodand beverage options
An upgraded Pro Shop has beenmoved to a new location in theclubhouse while the old Pro Shop willsoon become an upscale bar forgolfers Pelican Point residents andothers interested in a beautifully dec-
orated smoke free bar with a greatenvironment
Numerous other renovations areunderway such as enlarging andupgrading the restaurant kitchen as
well as a private diningconferenceroom designed for small meetingsand our new ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquofor 12-24 people per event
Executive Chef Joshua Hebert willoversee all Food and Beverageoperations Chef Joshua Hebert hailsfrom the shores of Bayou LafourcheJoshua launched a new menu the
first week in April and will alsocontinuously offer a weekly lunch spe-cial crafted by him
Please join us for lunch and see allthe new improvements taking placeAs always Pelican Point is OPENTO THE PUBLIC We serve lunchdaily Tuesday-Sunday from 11am-3pm and breakfast on Saturdayand Sunday from 7am-1030am
Once all renovations are completedwe plan to extends our hours in the19th hole bar as well as ourrestaurant which will begin opening
for dinners on selected nights
Over the next few monthrsquos PelicanPoint will keep you updated on theprogress and improvements
Pelican Point is on the Move
Chef Joshua Hebert
ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquo
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All ingredients used are what is typically left overafter a crawfish boil
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Ingredients
frac12 lb peeled Crawfish Tails (with fat)2 lbs boiled red potatoes1 cup boiled corn (cut off the cob)frac14 cup green onions- thinly sliced1 clove boiled garlic1 link boiled sausage- roughly chopped1 cup mayofrac14 cup Creole mustard1 Tbls Creole seasoning
Batter Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil2 cups milk amp 2 eggs (whisk together)2 cups flour4 cups Panko bread crumbs
Method
Reheat your potatoes using either the microwave or byre-boiling them for about 5 minutes In a large mixing bowlcombine the heated potatoes corn chopped sausage greenonions garlic peeled cra wfish tails mayo Creole mustardand Creole seasoning and mix well Take your mixture andform into cakes approx 3 oz each
In a medium sauteacute pan heat your oil over med hi heat Nextdredge your cakes in the flour then the milk and egg mixtureand finally in the Panko bread crumbs Gently drop yourcakes 2 to 3 at a time into your heated oil and cookapproximately 3 minutes on each side Remo ve from heatand allow to cool 2 minutes before serving
41
Cooking Gourmet at Home
Executive ChefBen Jarreau
ldquoAfter The Boilrdquo
Crawfish Cakes
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Breakfast with Sherrie
The first Breakfast withSherrie of 2015 was held atthe Ascension Chamber office
Wednesday April 8 2015
Former Chairmanrsquos of theBoard came together withpresent Chairman KendalMatassa and President SherrieDespino to discuss Boardaccomplishments and thegrowth of the ChamberTopics regarding newmarketing campaigns to help
Chamber members maximizetheir growth potential as wellas new and exciting upcomingprograms in the 2015 year
were discussed in depth withmany new ideas beingpresented from the vastknowledge of the sevenChairmen who were in
attendance As our Parishcontinues to grow wecontinue our commitment tohelp Chamber members grow their businesses and search foropportunities to increase ourlevel of effectiveness andpush into a new realm ofperformance
Foote Family Dental Care
Foote Family Dental Care helda Ribbon Cutting Ceremony onFriday March 13 2015announcing the opening of their location at 328 SouthBurnside Avenue in GonzalesFoote Family Dental Care is thebrand new state of the art
dental facility for Dr NoraRichardson-Foote Dr Foote was in private practice inDenham Springs for over 14
years before moving toGonzales She offers a wide
variety of restorative and cos-metic procedures for patients of all ages Dr Foote also offerssedation dentistry and same day appointments Foote Family
Dental Care hours are Monday 900am ndash 500pm Tuesday andThursday 830am ndash 400pm
Wednesday and Friday 830amndash 100pm
Attending the ribbon cuttingfor Foote Family Dental Care
were Owner Dr NoraRichardson-Foote DDSDental Hygienist Lacie Green Front DeskDental AssistantRamsey Catoir City of Gonzales Mayor Barney
Arceneaux Ascension ParishPublic Information OfficerLester Kenyon AscensionChamber of CommercePresidentCEO SherrieDespino Chamber BoardMember Paul Salvant Chamber
Ambassadors ChamberMembers family and friends
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Bad BreathBy Calvin Bessonet DDSFAGD Ascension Premier Dental
Whether you call it bad breath
or halitosis itrsquos an unpleasant
condition thatrsquos cause for
embarrassment Some people
with bad breath arenrsquot even
aware therersquos a problem If
yoursquore concerned about bad
breath see your dentist He or
she can help identify the cause
and if itrsquos due to an oral condi-
tion develop a treatment plan
to help eliminate it
What you eat affects the air you
exhale Certain foods such as
garlic and onions contribute to
objectionable breath odor
Once the food is absorbed into
the bloodstream it is trans-
ferred to the lungs where it is
expelled Brushing flossing and
mouthwash will only mask the
odor temporarily Odors contin-
ue until the body eliminates the
food Dieters may develop
unpleasant breath from infre-
quent eating
If you dont brush and floss
daily particles of food remain in
the mouth collecting bacteria
which can cause bad breath
Food that collects between the
teeth on the tongue and
around the gums can rot leav-
ing an unpleasant odor
Bad breath can also be caused by
dry mouth (xerostomia) which
occurs when the flow of saliva
decreases Saliva is necessary to
cleanse the mouth and remove
particles that may cause odor
Dry mouth may be caused by
various medications salivary
gland problems or continuously
breathing through the mouth
If you suffer from dry mouth
your dentist may prescribe anar-
tificial saliva or suggest using
sugarless candy and increasing
your fluid intake
Tobacco products cause bad
breath If you use tobacco ask
your dentist for tips on kicking
the habit
Bad breath may be the sign of a
medical disorder such as a local
infection in the respiratory
tract chronic sinusitis postnasal
drip chronic bronchitis dia-
betes gastrointestinal distur-
bance liver or kidney ailment
If your dentist determines that
your mouth is healthy you may
be referred to your family doc-
tor or a specialist to determine
the cause of bad breath
Maintaining good oral health is
essential to reducing bad breath
Schedule regular dental visits
for a professional cleaning and
checkup If you think you have
constant bad breath keep a log
of the foods you eat and make a
list of medications you take
Some medications may play a
role in creating mouth odors
Let your dentist know if youve
had any surgery or illness since
your last appointment
Brush twice a day with fluoride
toothpaste to remove food
debris and plaque Brush your
tongue too Once a day use
floss or an interdental cleaner to
clean between teeth
Mouthwashes are generally
cosmetic and do not have a
long-lasting effect on bad
breath If you must constantly
use a breath freshener to hide
unpleasant mouth odor see
your dentist If you need extra
help in controlling plaque your
dentist may recommend using a
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used along with brushing and
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Tom Bensonand the Saga of the Intentionally Defective GrantorTrust
In February I wrote an articleabout trusts The article discussedthe basics of trust law andexplained that the trustee of atrust has a duty to act in the bestinterest of the trustrsquos beneficiaries At that time Robert Rosenthalthe trustee of a trust created by Tom Benson was refusing toremove the Saints and Pelicanssports franchises from the trust inexchange for an unsecuredpromissory note that Mr Benson was attempting to substitute
instead Mr Bensonrsquos daughterand his two grandchildren are thebeneficiaries of the trust He wants to remove the teams fromthe trust so he can give them tohis third wife
In recent weeks there have been
further developments regardingthis attempted asset swap that areof interest This article will discussthe strategy Benson is trying to useto remove the sports franchisesfrom the trust and the recentdevelopments regarding hisattempts to do so
The type of trust that owns theSaints and Pelicans is an irrevocabletrust and trusts like this are oftenused for estate tax planningpurposes If someone dies withassets exceeding approximately $5million estate taxes are owedbefore distributions are made to
the heirs To minimize these taxesirrevocable trusts are created andassets are transferred into themSince the trust is irrevocable thecreator of the trust (called theldquoGrantorrdquo) has no right to use theassets therefore the assets arenot considered a part of hisestate at death
In addition to removing assetsfrom the Grantorrsquos estate for estatetax purposes these trusts oftenallow the Grantor to continue to
pay the income tax on the assetstransferred to the trust Thisstrategy is used to further reducethe Grantorrsquos estate for tax purpos-es This is possible because theestate tax laws and income tax lawsare not aligned Assets placed in atrust that are not counted forestate tax purposes can still beconsidered as owned by theGrantor for income tax purposesThis type of irrevocable trust iscalled an ldquointentionally defective
grantor trustrdquo However it is notdefective at all ndash in reality it is very effective at achieving its purposes
To be an ldquointentionally defectivegrantor trustrdquo the lawyer whodrafts it has to put some speciallanguage in it In Louisiana themost common power we use tocreate an ldquointentionally defectivegrantor trustrdquo is for the Grantor tobe able to substitute assets of anequal value for the assets that arein the trust Apparently this rightto substitute assets of an equal value is what Tom Benson istrying to do
As mentioned the trustee hasthus far refused to allow thesubstitution of assets Instead hehas asked for asset appraisals toshow that the values are equalHis refusal to make the exchangeof assets has spawned anotherlawsuit ndash this time in federal courtThis new lawsuit was filed by MrBensonrsquos attorneys on March 11thand it alleges the trustee neverrequired appraisals for previousmultimillion dollar exchanges and
so he shouldnrsquot this time either
There is another lawsuit pendingbetween Benson and his family in aTexas state court over another trustthat owns some other businessesfounded by Benson Although the judge in that case has no authority regarding the new suit filed infederal court he has stated hedoes not believe the asset swapcan happen
Mr Bensonrsquos attempt to removethe Saints and Pelicans from a trustthat owns them so he can givethem to his third wife involves asophisticated planning tool used by attorneys to reduce estate taxesHowever in this instance the toolis being used to try to take some-thing away from his children andgrandchildren and give it to hiscurrent wife I would have toagree with the Texas judge Idonrsquot think this swap will happeneither particularly if the trust issubject to Louisiana law Althoughthis attempt might not be success-ful there is one thing you can take
away from this saga we all need toplan for two things we know aregoing to happen ndash death and taxes
Mrs Melancon has engaged in the practice of law in Louisiana for the past 17 yearsThe primary focus of her practice is estate planning special needs planning elder law and probate She is also accredited by the VA to give advice regarding veteransrsquo benefits For more information please contact her at 225-744-0027 You may also visit her website at wwwLegacyCenterLacom
YOUR ESTATE MATTERSBy Linda Melancon
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Silkpeel Q amp A What is Silkpeeldermalinfusion
The SilkPeel DermalinfusionSystem combines non-invasiveexfoliation with deep delivery of patient-specific solutions directly tothe skin The Silk Peel stimulatesnew cell growth andaddresses your specific skincondition giving your skinthe revitalization you want Your skin immediately looksclearer and brighter and
definitely feels smootherand your makeup will goon easily
How is SilkPeel differentfrom othermicrodermabrasionprocedures
While they both remove aportion of the upper layer of the skin or the stratumcorneum a SilkPeel is much morecontrolled and consistent in the
way it operates That is becauserather than blasting particles at skin(as with older microderm devices)or pushing an abrasive tip acrossthe skin by hand dermalinfusionuses the controlled vacuum pres-sure to pull the skin up into achamber in the hand piece where it is evenly abraded justas agressively or as softly as the vacuum pressure is set by ourskincare professional
Is there any downtime withSilkpeel dermalinfusion
Usually there is no downtime withthe SilkPeel but some patientscan experience tightening of theskin and mild exfoliation Post
treatment the skin may be slightly pink but this should last for aboutone hour Patients can return back to work post treatment or resumetheir everyday routine
Who should get a Silkpeel
All skin types can benefit from theSilkPeel treatment The SilkPeelcan help anyone who has acne sundamage hyperpigmentation brownspots mild wrinkles skin dullnessand large pores Even the mostsensitive-skin individual maybenefit from a silk peel that hasbeen adjusted for their skin type
How often should I geta Silkpeel
To jump start your new skin we recommend 3-4 treatments2 weeks apart and maintenanceevery 2-3 months However evenone silk peel will usually refresh your skin for up to six weeks
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CJ Parent The Musical RidgeRunner form the Bluff Road When you first meet Clarence ldquoCJrdquoParent you wouldnrsquot think that he would even get on a stage much lesssing and play guitar CJ is a quiet
person but he comes out of himself for his music Music is life to CJShirley and I had a relaxing visit with Lynette and CJ on theirhouseboat that CJ built himself in1985 By trade CJ was a surveyorbut the houseboat is a testament tohis carpentry skills Compact andcomfortable the boat has all thecomforts of a land house with theadvantage of cruising the river if one
so desiredThe desire to play music startedearly for CJ but his nudge into
music came from his father MrKenneth (CJrsquos dad) said he always wanted to play guitar so with acouple of box guitars procured fromMexico their musical journey beganCJ was sixteen and still in school soafter his homework was done he
and his dad would practice Thispriceless bond continued (not thehomework but the music) untilhis dad passed away about three years ago
CJ grew up on the Bluff Road inDutchtown CJrsquos dad worked inthe oil field all his life Theyobviously didnrsquot have television asCJ is one of nine children Rosannaand Kenneth Parent are the proudparents of (oldest to youngest)Caroline Shook Cathy HatcherKenneth Jr Claudia HelgettFranky King Clarence ldquoCJrdquoCharlie Celeste Harris andKarla Metz
CJ was a member of the last classto graduate from Dutchtown HighSchool in 1966 This is when hestarted playing music for the publicHis first band was The RidgeRunners This band was comprisedof Pierre Curry-vocals CJ-leadguitar Billy Joe Berteau-rhythmguitar and Ronnie Tircuiton drums
We didnrsquot try to remember datesthat messes up most of us these
days but this is the list of bandsCJ has been a part of for the last44 years
Lynn Landry ampThe Ram Rods
Lynn Landry-vocals and rhythmguitar Gwen Landry-vocals CJ-leadguitar the late Cary Arceneaux-bassRonnie Bercegeay-bass the lateHopson Arceneaux-drums
Mike Broussard amp the Drifters
Mike Broussard-vocals amp rhythmguitar CJ ndashlead guitar and harmonythe late Randy Babin-bass and
Daniel Gautreaux on drums
Southern Boogie Band CJndashvocals the late Randy Braud-leadRandy Bourgeois-drums CharlieMoran- Bass David Miles-keyboardRuckels Gautreaux-trumpet MikeLambert-sax
Destiny CJ ndash vocals amp lead guitarJohn Braud-vocals amp sax Donny Bercegeay-keyboard Dale Hymel-bass Sammy Myers-drums
LA 1 Band Robert Townsend-drums amp vocals CJ ndashlead guitarLane Swearingen-bass About this time CJ played withHenry Broussard and his bandUnfortunately we couldnrsquot remem-ber these guys either Some parts of
getting older really suckThe Reunion Band SteveManseur-lead vocals amp guitar MikeKing-keyboard Buddy Terrel-tenorsax Kevin Terrel-baritone saxRichard Leger-trumpet Cody Marchand-drums John Marchand-bass amp CJ on lead guitar and vocalsCruzzinrsquo CJ ndashlead guitar amp vocalskeyboard-Kit Duncan Snag Hebert-drums amp Randy Babin on bass
As you can see CJ has been quitthe busy fella for the last 44 yearsand Irsquom just talking about his
music CJ was a surveyor for Gulf States Utilities until retiring after25 years because of colon cancer While fighting the cancer CJ triedto keep surveying but the disease was too much CJ and Lynettehave been through three bouts of cancer 2001 2007 amp 2011 Hisbattle isnrsquot over as once again thecancer has reared its ugly headLynette has been there every step of the way for CJ Lynette is anaccomplished musician in her ownright not a surprise considering she
CJ ParentThe Musical Ridge Runner from the Bluff Road
Clarence CJ Parent got his ticket to go play with the Angels on March 25 He was a lifelong friend of mine-his fathers landbordered ours back when Prairieville was really a prairie-and atreasured classmate in the final class of the old Dutchtown High School (Class of 66) My fondest memories of Clarence were playing with him and his dad-Kenneth Boy Parent-at the old C Brauds Grocery and Bar where we played Milk Cow Blues That tune has been recorded by everyone from Robert Johnson to Elvis to George Strait but we did it on Clarences Spanish guitar my
14-dollar Stella and Boys harmonica much to the delight ofRD Smith and the regular crowd
Clarence went on to bigger and better things playing with several Swamp Pop bands long after Id left my gig with Tinker and the BellsBut he always remembered my favorite song before I even requested it- Change Gonna Come by Sam Cook and my sister Lizs Almost Like a Song by Ronnie MilsaUGps I know he is sitting on the back of a pick-up truck with his dad right now playing a Jimmy Rodgerss song or something by Hank Williams He was a good friend and a
good picker and you cant ask for much more than that
Bill Delaune
A T R I B U T E T O A B L U F F R O A D R I D G E R U N N E R
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was a Bercegeay before she marriedCJ She started playing music in themiddle school band on clarinet Shealso played the baritone horn andtympani drums She graduated
from East Ascension in 1968 gotmarried and moved to Morgan CityShe has three children DwainDupuis Kristian Mayon and SarahMayon She and CJ are blessed
with 6 grandkids Dustin KeilaLauren Megan Bylan and Blair After her divorce Lynette movedhome and thatrsquos when she met CJHer brother actually was playing inthe band with CJ at the time She was encouraged to continue hermusic and got the chance to sit in with the band on saxophone (not abig stretch from the clarinet) She
got loads of encouragement fromband members and other saxplayers (Musicians all seem eagerto help other musicians with theirart) CJ was excited when Lynettestarted with the band since he wasalready ldquosweetrdquo on her He told ushe always wanted to kiss a sax
player We were glad he waited fora female sax player Sax playing wasnrsquot her only attraction for CJThose eyes kept drawing him inNot to mention her outgoing per-sonality charm and strong characterThey got married and remodeledthe houseboat Lynette was actually Cruzzinrsquos sax player until CJ gottoo sick to play If you happen topick up a Cruzzinrsquo CD the title cutldquoFull Recoveryrdquo CJ wrote forLynette A beautiful song be sureto get a copy of the CD
Throughout CJrsquos illness music
has been his stability and drivingforce He really loves his music youcan see it in his face when he talks
about it Lynette was his ROCK always there for him
CJ and Lynette would like tothank all the family and friends whogave them support and prayersthrough this ordeal Yourthoughtfulness and prayers are moreappreciated than you will ever know
Special thanks go out to themusicians that picked up CJrsquos slack
when he was too sick to fulfill hisgigs Mike and Steve BroussardTroy Dupree Steve Manseur BillBoudreaux and Jerry Acosta Youguys are the best
CJ is now retired and working onhis ldquohoney-dordquo list and Lynette works for St Elizabeth Physicians in
the business office CJ still playsmusic Yoursquoll see him at anynumber of benefits playing hisguitar and singing It is admirablethat he plays so many benefits Idonrsquot think he has ever turned downa request to play at a benefit Weare so blessed to have CJ andLynette in our community
We had a wonderful time floatingon the river at the Parentrsquos Theirplace is so peaceful it is always apleasure to spend time with themThanks to them for opening theirlives to us
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Fall gave us an abundant harvest this year
Itrsquos March and wersquore picking thefew remaining cabbage and Brusselsprouts from the garden And believeit or not in the hoop house wersquore still
being offered a few tomatoes from oursummer vines We like many people today are try-
ing new ways of growing our foods while hoping to conserve water andeliminate chemicals Aquaponicshydroponics raised beds wickingbeds even PVC tubing are all popularnew growing technics and wersquove triedthem all
Imagination has really become a funpart of gardening these days Pretty much anything goes
Through trial and error wersquove hadmany successes and failures in eachgrowing method
Aquaponics is the merging of aquaculture (the raising of fish) and hydro-
ponics (growing in nutrient balanced water with a clay media instead of soil)This method proved a bit challengingat first when trying to establish therequired nitrates and nitrides neededfor plant growth and fruit develop-ment while not harming the live fishbut we finally got it It uses the fish waste to feed the plants The plantsand clay media filter and clean the water and return it to the fish and thecycle simply repeats itself It is theclosest resemblance to a natural ecosystem found in and around naturersquosriverbanks Our plants grew andthrived They produced an abundanceof beautiful vegetables Cucumbers
especially thrived in this environmentand produced more than we and ourneighbors could pickle and eat Leafy plants however when picked quickly wilted and wouldnrsquot keep So unless we grazed in the greenhouse for sup-per this method proved not the rightchoice for us
An attractive and fun addition to ahydroponic or an aquaponic system isPVC piping that many use for grow-ing strawberries or lettuce Used astowers above the system for extragrowing space holes are cut from thepiping and replaced with plants Thesame water from the system keeps theplants watered and fed until they areready for harvest Donrsquot expect much
from a first year strawberry plant whether yoursquove planted it in a watersystem or in the ground We plant
our strawberries in October the yearbefore to allow their roots to becomeestablished while the plant is in itsdormant winter stage and cover them with straw or hay(if planted in theground) Once spring arrives theplants will offer you largerfirmer berries
Wicking beds are one of my
favorites They are very close totraditional growing in that theycontain a layer of soil then hay thenmore soil etchellip and act as the namesdescribes water is wicked from thebottom of the container up to theplant roots With this method wehave grown potatoes peanuts snap
beans head lettuce carrots and muchmore All the plants thrived in thisenvironment and the food kept wellafter picking Wicking beds can besituated on a table top or directly onthe ground making them an extremely versatile gardening method for smallor large spaces However if you havelaying hens like we do yoursquoll needsome fencing to protect your plantsfrom your birds should you placethem on the ground
There are many more growingmethods being used today and allhave their pros and cons but nomatter how you grow your familyrsquosfood by all means do it The reward
upon your familyrsquos table is worth theeffort and Irsquom here to tell you pridetastes delicious
y Tracy
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ldquoDo they still play the blues in Chicago When baseball season rolls around
When the snow melts awayDo the Cubbies still play in their ivy-covered burial groundhelliprdquo
Steve Goodman
As that great Americanphilosopher-and sometimescaddy-Bagger Vance once soastutely put it ldquoGolf is a gamethat you canrsquot winrdquo
So when you walk into a localestablishment-like Sammyrsquos Grillin Prairieville-after a round of 18frustrating holes itrsquos difficult toexplain to some of the non-golfingpatrons at the bar what justhappened in the last 4-5 hours
ldquoHowrsquod you hit lsquoem today WildBillrdquo asked one of barfliesfeigning common courtesy
ldquoWell letrsquos just say if I tried togrow tomatoes they would comeup sliced But I was only threeover after six holes-one over ahouse one over a patio and oneover a pool And donrsquot get mestarted on slow play Gasoline was
50 cents a gallon when we startedour round today It took StephenKing less time to write lsquoThe Standrsquothan for us to play 18 holes
ldquoAnd if I see one more20-handicapper plum bobbing athree-foot putt to make eightIrsquom going after him like Elin Woods on a Tiger hunt Andanother thinghelliprdquo
I never got to finish my whiningbecause just then the vision of despair walked into the lounge andplopped down beside me lookinglike hersquod just lost his first-bornmale child on some half-courthook shot at the buzzer Had Ibeen sitting at a blackjack table I
would have left immediately because this guy had ldquodoom of gloom coolerrdquo stamped on hisforehead
Now I wasnrsquot in the most jovialmood myself having just postedmy third consecutive score in themid-okay-upper 80rsquos causing meto fork up a team portrait of Jackson and Lincoln for myale-quaffing opponents But beinga sucker for lifersquos longshots Imustered up all the optimism Icould manage with a stock greet-ing ldquoGive me some good newsBuddyrdquo
He seemed to slip even deeper
into depression as he ordered red wine and proclaimed ldquoApril is thecruelest monthrdquo
Now Irsquom also a sucker forclassical references so anyone thatquotes TS Eliot deserves my nearly deaf right ear-at least until Ifinish my beer
ldquoTell me about itrdquo I repliedldquoMy putts have hit more lips thanMick Jaggerrsquos dentist lately andmy tee shots have been in the water so much I had to change thegrip on my ball retrieverrdquo
Thoroughly unimpressed withmy links disasters he lifted a glassof Meacutenage a Trois my way and
mumbled a Latin phrase Irsquod heardbefore-ldquoIn vino veritas-in winethere is truthrdquo
I didnrsquot even get a chance toadd my own ldquoAnd in beer there isfreedom but in water there isbacteriardquo toast to justify mydrinking because he had launchedinto a litany of personal problemsthat had befallen him during hisunfortunate fourth month
ldquoIt all began on April 1 when aco-workerrsquos prank caused me tolose my job at the clothing store While I was away from my deskthis jokester left messages for meto call Mr Lyons and Mr Behr
about some fur purchasesldquoHow was I to know it was the
number of the Baton Rouge Zoo
The zookeepers were outragedand contacted the PETA people who threw up a picket lion aroundour store My boss had no choicebut to let me go-a sacrificial lamb you might call me-thrown to the wolvesrdquo
I attempted to fake sympathy and leave quietly but he hadalready ordered another round inhopes of retaining his captiveaudience He took a sip of winegrimaced and complained to noone in particular ldquoThis issupposed to pass for MerlotOh well Caveat emptor-let thebuyer bewarerdquo
His next story was one I couldreally sympathize withldquoOut of work I tried to pick up
a few dollars in a Final Fourbracket but my champion selection Villanova lost to North CarolinaState who wouldnrsquot have evenbeen in the second round if LSUcould have hit the ocean off aboat Isnrsquot there anyone in BatonRouge who can shoot a freethrowrdquo he lamented
I started to mention formerTiger player Eddie Palubinskas who resides in the Capital City and is in the Guinness Book of World Records for most free
throws made in an hour (1206out of 1265) but apparently noone at LSU has had the goodsense to reach out for his helpBut there was no interrupting thehard-luck fellowrsquos whine withthe wine
ldquoI could go on ad nauseumabout the rest of the tournamentand my Alma Mater Albanyrsquosearly exithelliprdquo
ldquoAh the Great Danesrdquo Iinjected flaunting my uselesstrivial knowledge about collegenicknames
ldquoWhy yesrdquo he seemedsurprised
ldquoMy family is originally fromDenmark and they thought it would be clever to send methererdquo
ldquoIs that where you learnedLatinrdquo I asked noting his frequentuse of the language
ldquoOf courserdquo he answeredldquoAre you proficient in theClassics alsordquo
ldquoAd deum qui leaetificat juventutem meamrdquo I repliedproudly recalling my altar boy responses from over 55 years ago
ldquoOh the old Catholic massrdquo hesighed unimpressed ldquoAt least theLatin kept the ritual equally
incomprehensible everywhererdquoldquoSurely yoursquove had some good
things happen to you recentlyrdquo I
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said in my best Pollyanna voiceldquoWell I really thought my luck
had changed when some of my redneck cousins in Georgia scoredsome tickets to a practice round atthe Masters and invited me to jointhemrdquo he recalled ldquoBut we weredishonorably discharged from thepremises for making comments atTiger Woodsrdquo
ldquoWhat in the world did yousayrdquo I asked foolishly ldquoI certainly hope it had nothing to do withthis being the most popular week
in the year for vasectomies so thatmen can sit on a bag of frozenpeas for four days on doctorrsquosorders and watch golf and their wives canrsquot say a wordrdquo
ldquoNordquo he answered ldquoI donrsquotunderstand a lot of golf lingo butit had something to do withTigerrsquos girlfriend Lindsey Vonnshowing up after Woods hadplayed poorly on the front nineOne of my friends said somethinglike lsquoMaybe yoursquoll do better onLindseyrsquos backsidersquo and they showed us the gate making uspersona non gratisrdquo
ldquoMan you are hitting in somehard luckrdquo I sympathizedldquoDidnrsquot the Easter Bunny bring you anythingrdquo I added in a weak attempt to lighten theconversation
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the EasterBunnyrdquo he shot back ldquoI donrsquotbelieve in Santa Claus or theTooth Fairy of the Loch NessMonster I donrsquot believe inBigfoot or aliens or that Elvis and
Michael Jackson are alive andliving together in McElroy Swamp
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the Abominable Snowman orleprechauns or hobbits or Harry Potter And I donrsquot believe inmermaids Minotaurs orMedusa-although Irsquom fairlycertain my first wife was a relativeof the latterrdquo
ldquoDude-is there anything left that you do believe inrdquo I askedincredulously
His face lost what little
expression it had contained and his voice dropped to a Don Corleonehoarse whisper
ldquoI really believe that theChicago Cubs have a chance to win the World Series this yearrdquo
ldquoMan if you believe that yoursquollbelieve in anythingrdquo I countered
ldquoThings didnrsquot get any better asthe month progressedrdquo hecontinued ldquoI came out toSammyrsquos on April 14-unofficially known as National Hard Luck Day-because it was the day Lincoln was shot (lsquoSic SemperTyrannis-and so to all tyrantsrsquoshouted John Wilkes Boothrsquo) theday the Titanic sank and the day of the fatal Apollo 13 radiotransmission-lsquoHouston we have aproblemrsquo Amanda and Emily were gracing the bar so naturally they had attracted a club full of young well-built men all eager toimpress the lovely ladies After afew shot of Petrol the strongmendevised a King Arthur-like contestto see who was the strongest of
the lot and also win a few coinsrdquoldquoThey were going to pull a
sword out of a stonerdquo I askedtrying to keep up with theclassical theme
ldquoNo but after they hadsqueezed every drop out of aninnocent lemon into their tequilathe bet became who could squeezeone drop more I put my money on a lumberjack-looking lad withhuge hands but even he could notcoax one small drop from thedried-up fruit One by one the
rest of the Achilles lookalikes alsofailed and it appeared there wouldbe no winner
ldquoThen a scrawny little guy withglasses appeared from a dark cor-ner and asked if he might attemptthe feat The young studs all hada good laugh until one pushed thelemon toward the nerdy fellow and said lsquoGo ahead Geek Makeit leakrsquo The laughter turned toastonished gasps when thebespectacled gent held the lemonover a shot glass and producedone last-but very obvious-dropThen he picked up the prizemoney on the bar and headed forthe doorrdquo
ldquoHey wait a minuterdquo cried oneof the raging bulls ldquoWhat are you-some kind of magicianrdquo
ldquoNordquo said the money-counting accountant ldquoI work forthe IRSrdquo
ldquoThatrsquos when I rememberedthat the next day was April 15 andIrsquod forgotten to pay my taxes Sonow the government is after me
on top of everything elserdquoldquoLookrdquo I said ldquomaybe yoursquore
just having a bad month Aprilrsquosalmost over and May has got to bebetter In fact the Kentucky Derbyrsquos on May 2 this year and Ihave just the horse to change yourluck and solve all your financialproblemsrdquo
He actually looked encouragedfor the first time since hersquod comein so I neglected to tell him my sordid history of picking winnersin the Derby
ldquoYou seem fond of Latiny phras-es and the horsersquos name is CarpeDiem-Seize the day-which couldalso alter your jaded philosophy onlife He just won a Derby Prep inKentucky by five lengthsrdquo
That was my best shot so I was abit disappointed at the lack of enthusiasm on his part
ldquoThanksrdquo he said ldquobut Ialready have my Derby horsepicked out-one whose name ismore suited to my personalityHersquos a California colt called lsquoOneLucky Danersquordquo
He left me with one lastblast from the so-called ldquodeadlanguagerdquo
ldquoBibamus moriendum est-Letus drink for we must dierdquo
I turned to the young lady behind the bar and took him at his word with my favorite Englishphrase and my last winner of theKentucky Derby at 15-1-ldquoIrsquollhave anotherrdquo
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IntroducingMr Adam
Dale
This month I decided to mixthings up a bit and began a new path with my column I wantto use this space to tell storiesof and in a way give back tothe great musicians living andperforming in and around ourgreat parish With such a richmusic history in Ascension
parish I felt it would beonly fitting to stretch theboundaries on my maiden
journey into these shortbiographies and tell the story of a very dear friend of mineMr Adam Dale
Adam a Minden native was turned onto music by hisparents who purchased him aguitar for Christmas at theage of fourteen Whileattending Minden HighSchool he excelled musicallyespecially in choir class It was
while in high school that Adam had his first chance tolead a band on vocals andguitar when the christian rock
band ldquoShoelessrdquo was formedGiven his great vocal ability
Adam was blessed with ascholarship to attend LouisianaTech in Ruston an opportunity he couldnrsquot turn down Whilein Ruston he would meet and
become friends with severalmusicians that would laterbecome part of the band ldquoThe
American TragedyrdquoldquoTragedyrdquo as it would
become know as began in1999 and got its biggest break
very early on when discoveredand selected to be a part of aUSA network music themed TV
show called Farm Club FarmClub was hosted by BreauxBridge native and former MissUSA Ali Landry The show promoted unsigned bands by mixing them in with a nationalact on a nation wide liveperformance broadcast The
American Tragedy episode wasaired with Crazy Town as thefeatured national act At thetime Crazy Town was promot-
ing their number one smash hitButterfly After the exposure on Farm
Club gigs became easier tocome by American Tragedy began touring from coast tocoast They shared the stage
with bands like Stained SalivaHinder Candlebox andBowling for Soup to name afew After become veterans of the road the band decided tostay 100 independent neversigning with a record labelDale stated ldquoWe could never
find the right deal everything we were offered just didnrsquot feel
right to usrdquo The band wenton to release 3 full lengthalbums a live album and an EPthe most successful of these wasthe 2006 release ldquoWelcome tothe Showrdquo The band was ableto sell nearly 10000 albumsthrough touring alone
In the late 2000rsquos the bandlost their basses and began tolose some momentum It wasaround this time that Adam
met his future wife StefanieLaiche and decided to move toBaton Rouge to purse a solocareer Baton Rouge wasbooming with small venues that
were looking for smaller acts tohire and the timing seamedperfect to Dale This opportu-nity would also allow Adam tofocus on creating an album of material constructed entirely onhis own That first album wastitled ldquoThe Sun has Risen TheSun has Setrdquo
In the last few years Adamrsquos
schedule finally start to slow down and settle He and
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Stefanie are now married andexpecting their second childlater this year Adam iscurrently a resident of Ascensionparish where he has completedhis dream of having a homestudio 2014 saw the release of
Adamrsquos first album as a dad Adam says this is his best work to date The album is a maturedepiction of life as an adult andhow perspectives change frombeing in a rock band on the
roads of America to being adaddy with number two on the
way The album titled ldquoCatsand Dogsrdquo is also a nod to hisdaughter Collins Avery Dale asthey both share the same initials
Please take the time to sample Adam Dale and The AmericanTragedy on iTunes CD Baby orSpotify When you see his nameon a marque around town makesure you stop by and say hello
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Not long ago my step-daughter mentioned that my two grandchildren wanted tospend the night in a tentSpending the night outside in atent is exciting for most chil-dren Im sure most of you havetent stories of your own but fornow I would like to share a
couple of those horror stories of my own with you
We once had a duck lease inthe marsh at Pecan Island where
we were forced to stay in a tentOne particular night the crew decided to bring the boat to theroad We then went to a beerdrinking contest at the only barin Pecan Island We won thecontest during which time thismassive cold front blew through When we returned tothe tent later that night wediscovered that the tent hadbeen blown down Everythingthat we had was wet We didntraise the tent We all crawledunder it and did the best wecould The next morning atdaylight I found myself crawlingout on my hands and kneesupchucking the beer from thenight before
Great plans were in store fortent camping and deer huntingon a trip to Jackson-Bienville
years ago As we approached thecampground late that night we
noticed severe lightning on thehorizon My dad and ourhunting partner had enoughsense to bring a cot to sleep onI slept on the ground only to beawakened about two hours latersoaking wet I then moved tothe truck to miserably spend therest of the night We did kill adeer the next morning andspent the remainder of the day at a laundrymat in town dryingour clothes
Years ago the Bohemia WMA provided a campground My
two hunting partners and I went to the camp site afterspending the day deer hunting
and fishing It was Novemberand the temperature was very
warm One of my huntingbuddies began snoringunbelievably loud that night Ifinally couldnt take it anymoreso I went to the boat to sleepIt wasnt long before my otherbuddy joined me The
mosquitos were horrible outthere and I still couldnt sleepbecause of the snoring comingfrom the tent some tweny-five
yards awayTheres more horror stories
I could tell about tent outingsbut thats enough for now Atsome point in my life I quitstaying in tents and have nointention of doing so in thefuture Although its moreexpensive not nearly as muchfun and not as nature friendlyIll just go get a hotel roomMost of the time well cook ourfish or game on the tailgate of the truck at the room instead of at a campfire
My grandchildren definitely need to spend a night in a tentand Ill probably be the chosenone to do that with them My plans are to pitch it in mybackyard Then when things gosouth sometime that night asIm sure it will well go insideto a nice dry soft bed
Till Next Time
If Youre Over ThirtySleep Inside
James Goosie Guice
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Useless Random Facts with Kellie
bull
Montpelier Vermont is the only state capital
wi thout a McDona ld s bull
A cow give s near ly 200000 glas se s of
milk in her life time
bull
-Earthworms have 5 hearts
bull
The average Japanese watches more than
10 hours of television a day
bull
In average a human losses200 head hairs a day
bull
In the US frisbees out sell
footballs basketballrsquos and
baseballs combined
bull
It is believed that Leonardo do V inci
invented scissors
bull
Despite a population of over a billion
China only has about 200 family names
bull
Buckingham Palace has 602 rooms
bull
Children grow faster in the springtime
bull
During an oysters life it changes
its sex from male to female several times
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When Family Comes to
VisitIt happens several times a year
My out-of-state family comes to visit This past month my sisterJanet(Nana) made a visit with my niece Sally and her growingfamily Millie(3) and Addie(3 months) old
Donrsquot get me wrong I love my family and I love when they visitbut the stuff I have to do to maketheir visit a pleasant one
First off Irsquom a bachelor whichmeans there is house cleaning thatneeds to be done Maybe a coupleof days worth And I am talkingabout real cleaning like vacuuming mopping sheetchanging My favorite task is toclean and clear out the 3rdbedroom Yea Right You know the room that holds anything Ineeded to get out of sight quick junk room However there is aupside to cleaning the room Ialways find things Irsquove beenmissing for months
Then I move to the refrigeratorand another task that is seldomdone Gotta get the tupperwarebowls that are bulging at theseems out the fridge and thehouse After I took the junk out Irealized I didnrsquot have much in thefridge and had to restock With itempty the stains really start toshow I had to use Lysol
Bathroom cleaner and go tocleaning I havenrsquot mentioned thecarport the grass and the visitors bathroom Enough aboutthe cleaning You get the picture
After they arrive we make ourhellos and my home turns into anursery preschool with PrincessSophia and Frozen with Elsa onmy favorite flat screen that isgenerally tuned to sports and western movies
These guys are technology savvyThere is a IPad in both recliners with smartphones everywhereMillie has about 3 different onesOne minute shersquos using hers oneminute her Nanarsquos and then herMoms Hell they hacked my Cable account and recordedDisney shows on my televisionbefore they got here We started our week with a visit
to eat at local restaurants As the week goes on I get a chance totake them fishing Something thatis in my wheel house
I have to tell you fishing with a3 year old has its challenges Last year when she was 2 she had notrouble touching crickets Evencarried the buck around like shehad a cricket purse This year as a3 year old she wasnrsquot gettinganywhere close to those bugs Of
course Nana was trying torcherher encouraging her not to be
scared Also when Nana told herthe small crickets were babycrickets Millie put 2 and 2together and ask ldquoSo you arefishing with the Mommiecricketsrdquo Try to answer thatone Nana
Addie was a great baby She justlayed around played laughednursed and created unique smellsIt reminded me of back when my
son lived with me I made an eggsandwich for Nana and she ate itright off the babyrsquos butt It waslike a baby boody buffet
Now Millie and I made somememories She put her pinkToo-too on my head over my camo hat and put purple grapeflavored silver sparkling lip glosson me I donrsquot think it was my shade and wasnrsquot really in myfashion color wheel Then shepulled out the tangerine colorfingernail polish It took a whilefor that stuff to wear off Igot some funny looks at the
golf courseI did have fun making clues fora treasure hunt for Millie Theclues led her to the freezer where
there a treasure full of toys andgames wrapped in alluminum foilElsa doll from Frozen was oneShe been hugging it ever since
Now their gone Itrsquos quiet Thehouse smells like the dog I now have some 2 skim milk and asmall bottle of something that may be baby milk left behind Irsquom nottouching it I do have most of acrunchy peanut butter jar
Like lsquoThe Beverly Hill BilliesrsquoldquoYarsquoll come back now Hearrdquo
Thoughts from Bully
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$100 OFF any 60 Day program
You are invited to participate in the
2nd Annual
Cooking for a CauseJambalaya Cook-Off
Sunday June 28th to benefit woundedcombat veterans across the United States
Live Entertainment bull 1st 2nd 3rd place awards
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We need teams and sponsorsOur Goal is to exceed the 30 teams oflast year and raise needed funds to
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This Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port FourchonThis Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port Fourchon
Inshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and fishing for specks and reds occasionally drum and sheephead as well arriving back at the dock for 3pm Trips consist of live bait and artificial techniques Live bait ice tackle included If you have a favoriterod by all means bring it Food and drinks available upon request
oldermonths we usually fish Leeville and Golden Meadow marshes armermonths we typically fish Barataria and Timbalier bays beaches and the western barrier islands
Offshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and arriving back at the dock between 4-6pm These trips are the most commonly bookedtrips we generally target bottom species live bait mangrove fish and troll the rip when in season Fish you can expect to catch on t hese trips include snapper grouper amberjack wahoo blackfin tuna lemon fish dolphin
On these trips we generally travel up to 60 miles out
For More Information or to Book a Charter Call Today (985) 396-2728
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17475 Airline HwyPrairieville LA 70769
Phone 225-647-6240Email Wendellpremiermarinenet
Email salespremiermarinenetwwwPremierMarinenet
Call Philip Banker for a Quote
Premier Performance Marine is an experienced boat dealer in Louisiana for New COACH Pontoons and MistyHarbor Pontoons We also carry well-known brands such as Mercury Evinrude Yamaha Honda Suzuki
Carolina Skiff Bullet Bass Boats and Phoenix Bass Boats Find new and used pontoon boats for sale as well asparts and boat motors at our Louisiana store central to Baton Rouge and New Orleans We also carry fishingboats bass boats and outboard motors You can find new or used models to suit your needs We often have
model close out sales during the summer so you can prepare for next season at a great price
Specializing in Pontoon Boatsfor 15 years
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is Kids having Fun
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is local athletics
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The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is a solid community
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
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ATTENTION ADVERTISERS
The Official Program will be the
ONLY publication distributed at the
Jambalaya Festival
Advertise in theOfficial Program andHelp the Community
T H E O F F I C I A L P R O G R A M O F T H E J A M B A L A Y A F E S T I V A L A S S O C I A T I O N
2 0 1 4
D a n n y R o b e r t 2 0 1 2 J a m b a l a y a C h a m p i o n Advertising revenues raised go toThe Jambalaya Festival Association which in turn
are used and put back into our communityTo purchase ad space or
want to be a sponsor contact We are seekingSponsors for the
JambalayaFestival 2015
Mike Strong2256221324
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Memorial Day Weekend May 22 - 24 2015Your whole family will enjoy the vast variety of food fun music and activities
that have made the Jambalaya Festival the cant miss highlight of the year
For information go to jambalayafestivalorg
We are raffling off a Golf Cart and 8 gallon jambalaya pot$10 Golf Cart and $1 Jambalaya Pot Tickets Drawing on May 24th
Sponsored by Krazy Kajun
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Pelican Point has a renewed visionand updated business plan to bothupgrade its facilities and servicesand to soon open its doors to whatshould become one of the toprestaurants and bars inAscension Parish
For almost 18 years Pelican Pointrsquosfood and beverage operation has
primarily focused on golfers needsBut with 800 families now living inPelican Point and nearly 600 familiesliving nearby Pelican Point will soonbe additionally focusing on the foodand beverage desires of these 1400families as well as other people whoare looking for more interesting foodand beverage options
An upgraded Pro Shop has beenmoved to a new location in theclubhouse while the old Pro Shop willsoon become an upscale bar forgolfers Pelican Point residents andothers interested in a beautifully dec-
orated smoke free bar with a greatenvironment
Numerous other renovations areunderway such as enlarging andupgrading the restaurant kitchen as
well as a private diningconferenceroom designed for small meetingsand our new ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquofor 12-24 people per event
Executive Chef Joshua Hebert willoversee all Food and Beverageoperations Chef Joshua Hebert hailsfrom the shores of Bayou LafourcheJoshua launched a new menu the
first week in April and will alsocontinuously offer a weekly lunch spe-cial crafted by him
Please join us for lunch and see allthe new improvements taking placeAs always Pelican Point is OPENTO THE PUBLIC We serve lunchdaily Tuesday-Sunday from 11am-3pm and breakfast on Saturdayand Sunday from 7am-1030am
Once all renovations are completedwe plan to extends our hours in the19th hole bar as well as ourrestaurant which will begin opening
for dinners on selected nights
Over the next few monthrsquos PelicanPoint will keep you updated on theprogress and improvements
Pelican Point is on the Move
Chef Joshua Hebert
ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquo
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All ingredients used are what is typically left overafter a crawfish boil
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Ingredients
frac12 lb peeled Crawfish Tails (with fat)2 lbs boiled red potatoes1 cup boiled corn (cut off the cob)frac14 cup green onions- thinly sliced1 clove boiled garlic1 link boiled sausage- roughly chopped1 cup mayofrac14 cup Creole mustard1 Tbls Creole seasoning
Batter Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil2 cups milk amp 2 eggs (whisk together)2 cups flour4 cups Panko bread crumbs
Method
Reheat your potatoes using either the microwave or byre-boiling them for about 5 minutes In a large mixing bowlcombine the heated potatoes corn chopped sausage greenonions garlic peeled cra wfish tails mayo Creole mustardand Creole seasoning and mix well Take your mixture andform into cakes approx 3 oz each
In a medium sauteacute pan heat your oil over med hi heat Nextdredge your cakes in the flour then the milk and egg mixtureand finally in the Panko bread crumbs Gently drop yourcakes 2 to 3 at a time into your heated oil and cookapproximately 3 minutes on each side Remo ve from heatand allow to cool 2 minutes before serving
41
Cooking Gourmet at Home
Executive ChefBen Jarreau
ldquoAfter The Boilrdquo
Crawfish Cakes
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Latilrsquos Landing Houmas House Plantation amp Gardens
Invites You to Experience
OPEN DAILY Daily Tours
Monday Tuesday 9AM - 5 PM Wednesday-Sunday 9AM -7 PM
Cafe Burnside
11 AM- 2 PM daily Latils Landing
Wednesday through Saturday 6 PM- 9 PMSunday Brunch 11 AM - 3 PM
Reservations Required
Latilrsquos Landing R E S T A U R A N T
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Hey Dr RobIrsquom sending you
a selfie Do I look
alr ight
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Breakfast with Sherrie
The first Breakfast withSherrie of 2015 was held atthe Ascension Chamber office
Wednesday April 8 2015
Former Chairmanrsquos of theBoard came together withpresent Chairman KendalMatassa and President SherrieDespino to discuss Boardaccomplishments and thegrowth of the ChamberTopics regarding newmarketing campaigns to help
Chamber members maximizetheir growth potential as wellas new and exciting upcomingprograms in the 2015 year
were discussed in depth withmany new ideas beingpresented from the vastknowledge of the sevenChairmen who were in
attendance As our Parishcontinues to grow wecontinue our commitment tohelp Chamber members grow their businesses and search foropportunities to increase ourlevel of effectiveness andpush into a new realm ofperformance
Foote Family Dental Care
Foote Family Dental Care helda Ribbon Cutting Ceremony onFriday March 13 2015announcing the opening of their location at 328 SouthBurnside Avenue in GonzalesFoote Family Dental Care is thebrand new state of the art
dental facility for Dr NoraRichardson-Foote Dr Foote was in private practice inDenham Springs for over 14
years before moving toGonzales She offers a wide
variety of restorative and cos-metic procedures for patients of all ages Dr Foote also offerssedation dentistry and same day appointments Foote Family
Dental Care hours are Monday 900am ndash 500pm Tuesday andThursday 830am ndash 400pm
Wednesday and Friday 830amndash 100pm
Attending the ribbon cuttingfor Foote Family Dental Care
were Owner Dr NoraRichardson-Foote DDSDental Hygienist Lacie Green Front DeskDental AssistantRamsey Catoir City of Gonzales Mayor Barney
Arceneaux Ascension ParishPublic Information OfficerLester Kenyon AscensionChamber of CommercePresidentCEO SherrieDespino Chamber BoardMember Paul Salvant Chamber
Ambassadors ChamberMembers family and friends
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Bad BreathBy Calvin Bessonet DDSFAGD Ascension Premier Dental
Whether you call it bad breath
or halitosis itrsquos an unpleasant
condition thatrsquos cause for
embarrassment Some people
with bad breath arenrsquot even
aware therersquos a problem If
yoursquore concerned about bad
breath see your dentist He or
she can help identify the cause
and if itrsquos due to an oral condi-
tion develop a treatment plan
to help eliminate it
What you eat affects the air you
exhale Certain foods such as
garlic and onions contribute to
objectionable breath odor
Once the food is absorbed into
the bloodstream it is trans-
ferred to the lungs where it is
expelled Brushing flossing and
mouthwash will only mask the
odor temporarily Odors contin-
ue until the body eliminates the
food Dieters may develop
unpleasant breath from infre-
quent eating
If you dont brush and floss
daily particles of food remain in
the mouth collecting bacteria
which can cause bad breath
Food that collects between the
teeth on the tongue and
around the gums can rot leav-
ing an unpleasant odor
Bad breath can also be caused by
dry mouth (xerostomia) which
occurs when the flow of saliva
decreases Saliva is necessary to
cleanse the mouth and remove
particles that may cause odor
Dry mouth may be caused by
various medications salivary
gland problems or continuously
breathing through the mouth
If you suffer from dry mouth
your dentist may prescribe anar-
tificial saliva or suggest using
sugarless candy and increasing
your fluid intake
Tobacco products cause bad
breath If you use tobacco ask
your dentist for tips on kicking
the habit
Bad breath may be the sign of a
medical disorder such as a local
infection in the respiratory
tract chronic sinusitis postnasal
drip chronic bronchitis dia-
betes gastrointestinal distur-
bance liver or kidney ailment
If your dentist determines that
your mouth is healthy you may
be referred to your family doc-
tor or a specialist to determine
the cause of bad breath
Maintaining good oral health is
essential to reducing bad breath
Schedule regular dental visits
for a professional cleaning and
checkup If you think you have
constant bad breath keep a log
of the foods you eat and make a
list of medications you take
Some medications may play a
role in creating mouth odors
Let your dentist know if youve
had any surgery or illness since
your last appointment
Brush twice a day with fluoride
toothpaste to remove food
debris and plaque Brush your
tongue too Once a day use
floss or an interdental cleaner to
clean between teeth
Mouthwashes are generally
cosmetic and do not have a
long-lasting effect on bad
breath If you must constantly
use a breath freshener to hide
unpleasant mouth odor see
your dentist If you need extra
help in controlling plaque your
dentist may recommend using a
special antimicrobial mouth
rinse A fluoride mouth rinse
used along with brushing and
flossing can help prevent tooth
decay
Clean your tongue Most of the
odor that comes from your
mouth is on your tongue Use
your toothbrush with tooth-
paste reach back as far as possi-
ble and brush forward A
tongue scraper works even bet-
ter which can be found at any
pharmacy or supermarket The
metal ones are dishwasher safe
and allow you to clean them
regularly
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Tom Bensonand the Saga of the Intentionally Defective GrantorTrust
In February I wrote an articleabout trusts The article discussedthe basics of trust law andexplained that the trustee of atrust has a duty to act in the bestinterest of the trustrsquos beneficiaries At that time Robert Rosenthalthe trustee of a trust created by Tom Benson was refusing toremove the Saints and Pelicanssports franchises from the trust inexchange for an unsecuredpromissory note that Mr Benson was attempting to substitute
instead Mr Bensonrsquos daughterand his two grandchildren are thebeneficiaries of the trust He wants to remove the teams fromthe trust so he can give them tohis third wife
In recent weeks there have been
further developments regardingthis attempted asset swap that areof interest This article will discussthe strategy Benson is trying to useto remove the sports franchisesfrom the trust and the recentdevelopments regarding hisattempts to do so
The type of trust that owns theSaints and Pelicans is an irrevocabletrust and trusts like this are oftenused for estate tax planningpurposes If someone dies withassets exceeding approximately $5million estate taxes are owedbefore distributions are made to
the heirs To minimize these taxesirrevocable trusts are created andassets are transferred into themSince the trust is irrevocable thecreator of the trust (called theldquoGrantorrdquo) has no right to use theassets therefore the assets arenot considered a part of hisestate at death
In addition to removing assetsfrom the Grantorrsquos estate for estatetax purposes these trusts oftenallow the Grantor to continue to
pay the income tax on the assetstransferred to the trust Thisstrategy is used to further reducethe Grantorrsquos estate for tax purpos-es This is possible because theestate tax laws and income tax lawsare not aligned Assets placed in atrust that are not counted forestate tax purposes can still beconsidered as owned by theGrantor for income tax purposesThis type of irrevocable trust iscalled an ldquointentionally defective
grantor trustrdquo However it is notdefective at all ndash in reality it is very effective at achieving its purposes
To be an ldquointentionally defectivegrantor trustrdquo the lawyer whodrafts it has to put some speciallanguage in it In Louisiana themost common power we use tocreate an ldquointentionally defectivegrantor trustrdquo is for the Grantor tobe able to substitute assets of anequal value for the assets that arein the trust Apparently this rightto substitute assets of an equal value is what Tom Benson istrying to do
As mentioned the trustee hasthus far refused to allow thesubstitution of assets Instead hehas asked for asset appraisals toshow that the values are equalHis refusal to make the exchangeof assets has spawned anotherlawsuit ndash this time in federal courtThis new lawsuit was filed by MrBensonrsquos attorneys on March 11thand it alleges the trustee neverrequired appraisals for previousmultimillion dollar exchanges and
so he shouldnrsquot this time either
There is another lawsuit pendingbetween Benson and his family in aTexas state court over another trustthat owns some other businessesfounded by Benson Although the judge in that case has no authority regarding the new suit filed infederal court he has stated hedoes not believe the asset swapcan happen
Mr Bensonrsquos attempt to removethe Saints and Pelicans from a trustthat owns them so he can givethem to his third wife involves asophisticated planning tool used by attorneys to reduce estate taxesHowever in this instance the toolis being used to try to take some-thing away from his children andgrandchildren and give it to hiscurrent wife I would have toagree with the Texas judge Idonrsquot think this swap will happeneither particularly if the trust issubject to Louisiana law Althoughthis attempt might not be success-ful there is one thing you can take
away from this saga we all need toplan for two things we know aregoing to happen ndash death and taxes
Mrs Melancon has engaged in the practice of law in Louisiana for the past 17 yearsThe primary focus of her practice is estate planning special needs planning elder law and probate She is also accredited by the VA to give advice regarding veteransrsquo benefits For more information please contact her at 225-744-0027 You may also visit her website at wwwLegacyCenterLacom
YOUR ESTATE MATTERSBy Linda Melancon
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Silkpeel Q amp A What is Silkpeeldermalinfusion
The SilkPeel DermalinfusionSystem combines non-invasiveexfoliation with deep delivery of patient-specific solutions directly tothe skin The Silk Peel stimulatesnew cell growth andaddresses your specific skincondition giving your skinthe revitalization you want Your skin immediately looksclearer and brighter and
definitely feels smootherand your makeup will goon easily
How is SilkPeel differentfrom othermicrodermabrasionprocedures
While they both remove aportion of the upper layer of the skin or the stratumcorneum a SilkPeel is much morecontrolled and consistent in the
way it operates That is becauserather than blasting particles at skin(as with older microderm devices)or pushing an abrasive tip acrossthe skin by hand dermalinfusionuses the controlled vacuum pres-sure to pull the skin up into achamber in the hand piece where it is evenly abraded justas agressively or as softly as the vacuum pressure is set by ourskincare professional
Is there any downtime withSilkpeel dermalinfusion
Usually there is no downtime withthe SilkPeel but some patientscan experience tightening of theskin and mild exfoliation Post
treatment the skin may be slightly pink but this should last for aboutone hour Patients can return back to work post treatment or resumetheir everyday routine
Who should get a Silkpeel
All skin types can benefit from theSilkPeel treatment The SilkPeelcan help anyone who has acne sundamage hyperpigmentation brownspots mild wrinkles skin dullnessand large pores Even the mostsensitive-skin individual maybenefit from a silk peel that hasbeen adjusted for their skin type
How often should I geta Silkpeel
To jump start your new skin we recommend 3-4 treatments2 weeks apart and maintenanceevery 2-3 months However evenone silk peel will usually refresh your skin for up to six weeks
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CJ Parent The Musical RidgeRunner form the Bluff Road When you first meet Clarence ldquoCJrdquoParent you wouldnrsquot think that he would even get on a stage much lesssing and play guitar CJ is a quiet
person but he comes out of himself for his music Music is life to CJShirley and I had a relaxing visit with Lynette and CJ on theirhouseboat that CJ built himself in1985 By trade CJ was a surveyorbut the houseboat is a testament tohis carpentry skills Compact andcomfortable the boat has all thecomforts of a land house with theadvantage of cruising the river if one
so desiredThe desire to play music startedearly for CJ but his nudge into
music came from his father MrKenneth (CJrsquos dad) said he always wanted to play guitar so with acouple of box guitars procured fromMexico their musical journey beganCJ was sixteen and still in school soafter his homework was done he
and his dad would practice Thispriceless bond continued (not thehomework but the music) untilhis dad passed away about three years ago
CJ grew up on the Bluff Road inDutchtown CJrsquos dad worked inthe oil field all his life Theyobviously didnrsquot have television asCJ is one of nine children Rosannaand Kenneth Parent are the proudparents of (oldest to youngest)Caroline Shook Cathy HatcherKenneth Jr Claudia HelgettFranky King Clarence ldquoCJrdquoCharlie Celeste Harris andKarla Metz
CJ was a member of the last classto graduate from Dutchtown HighSchool in 1966 This is when hestarted playing music for the publicHis first band was The RidgeRunners This band was comprisedof Pierre Curry-vocals CJ-leadguitar Billy Joe Berteau-rhythmguitar and Ronnie Tircuiton drums
We didnrsquot try to remember datesthat messes up most of us these
days but this is the list of bandsCJ has been a part of for the last44 years
Lynn Landry ampThe Ram Rods
Lynn Landry-vocals and rhythmguitar Gwen Landry-vocals CJ-leadguitar the late Cary Arceneaux-bassRonnie Bercegeay-bass the lateHopson Arceneaux-drums
Mike Broussard amp the Drifters
Mike Broussard-vocals amp rhythmguitar CJ ndashlead guitar and harmonythe late Randy Babin-bass and
Daniel Gautreaux on drums
Southern Boogie Band CJndashvocals the late Randy Braud-leadRandy Bourgeois-drums CharlieMoran- Bass David Miles-keyboardRuckels Gautreaux-trumpet MikeLambert-sax
Destiny CJ ndash vocals amp lead guitarJohn Braud-vocals amp sax Donny Bercegeay-keyboard Dale Hymel-bass Sammy Myers-drums
LA 1 Band Robert Townsend-drums amp vocals CJ ndashlead guitarLane Swearingen-bass About this time CJ played withHenry Broussard and his bandUnfortunately we couldnrsquot remem-ber these guys either Some parts of
getting older really suckThe Reunion Band SteveManseur-lead vocals amp guitar MikeKing-keyboard Buddy Terrel-tenorsax Kevin Terrel-baritone saxRichard Leger-trumpet Cody Marchand-drums John Marchand-bass amp CJ on lead guitar and vocalsCruzzinrsquo CJ ndashlead guitar amp vocalskeyboard-Kit Duncan Snag Hebert-drums amp Randy Babin on bass
As you can see CJ has been quitthe busy fella for the last 44 yearsand Irsquom just talking about his
music CJ was a surveyor for Gulf States Utilities until retiring after25 years because of colon cancer While fighting the cancer CJ triedto keep surveying but the disease was too much CJ and Lynettehave been through three bouts of cancer 2001 2007 amp 2011 Hisbattle isnrsquot over as once again thecancer has reared its ugly headLynette has been there every step of the way for CJ Lynette is anaccomplished musician in her ownright not a surprise considering she
CJ ParentThe Musical Ridge Runner from the Bluff Road
Clarence CJ Parent got his ticket to go play with the Angels on March 25 He was a lifelong friend of mine-his fathers landbordered ours back when Prairieville was really a prairie-and atreasured classmate in the final class of the old Dutchtown High School (Class of 66) My fondest memories of Clarence were playing with him and his dad-Kenneth Boy Parent-at the old C Brauds Grocery and Bar where we played Milk Cow Blues That tune has been recorded by everyone from Robert Johnson to Elvis to George Strait but we did it on Clarences Spanish guitar my
14-dollar Stella and Boys harmonica much to the delight ofRD Smith and the regular crowd
Clarence went on to bigger and better things playing with several Swamp Pop bands long after Id left my gig with Tinker and the BellsBut he always remembered my favorite song before I even requested it- Change Gonna Come by Sam Cook and my sister Lizs Almost Like a Song by Ronnie MilsaUGps I know he is sitting on the back of a pick-up truck with his dad right now playing a Jimmy Rodgerss song or something by Hank Williams He was a good friend and a
good picker and you cant ask for much more than that
Bill Delaune
A T R I B U T E T O A B L U F F R O A D R I D G E R U N N E R
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was a Bercegeay before she marriedCJ She started playing music in themiddle school band on clarinet Shealso played the baritone horn andtympani drums She graduated
from East Ascension in 1968 gotmarried and moved to Morgan CityShe has three children DwainDupuis Kristian Mayon and SarahMayon She and CJ are blessed
with 6 grandkids Dustin KeilaLauren Megan Bylan and Blair After her divorce Lynette movedhome and thatrsquos when she met CJHer brother actually was playing inthe band with CJ at the time She was encouraged to continue hermusic and got the chance to sit in with the band on saxophone (not abig stretch from the clarinet) She
got loads of encouragement fromband members and other saxplayers (Musicians all seem eagerto help other musicians with theirart) CJ was excited when Lynettestarted with the band since he wasalready ldquosweetrdquo on her He told ushe always wanted to kiss a sax
player We were glad he waited fora female sax player Sax playing wasnrsquot her only attraction for CJThose eyes kept drawing him inNot to mention her outgoing per-sonality charm and strong characterThey got married and remodeledthe houseboat Lynette was actually Cruzzinrsquos sax player until CJ gottoo sick to play If you happen topick up a Cruzzinrsquo CD the title cutldquoFull Recoveryrdquo CJ wrote forLynette A beautiful song be sureto get a copy of the CD
Throughout CJrsquos illness music
has been his stability and drivingforce He really loves his music youcan see it in his face when he talks
about it Lynette was his ROCK always there for him
CJ and Lynette would like tothank all the family and friends whogave them support and prayersthrough this ordeal Yourthoughtfulness and prayers are moreappreciated than you will ever know
Special thanks go out to themusicians that picked up CJrsquos slack
when he was too sick to fulfill hisgigs Mike and Steve BroussardTroy Dupree Steve Manseur BillBoudreaux and Jerry Acosta Youguys are the best
CJ is now retired and working onhis ldquohoney-dordquo list and Lynette works for St Elizabeth Physicians in
the business office CJ still playsmusic Yoursquoll see him at anynumber of benefits playing hisguitar and singing It is admirablethat he plays so many benefits Idonrsquot think he has ever turned downa request to play at a benefit Weare so blessed to have CJ andLynette in our community
We had a wonderful time floatingon the river at the Parentrsquos Theirplace is so peaceful it is always apleasure to spend time with themThanks to them for opening theirlives to us
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Fall gave us an abundant harvest this year
Itrsquos March and wersquore picking thefew remaining cabbage and Brusselsprouts from the garden And believeit or not in the hoop house wersquore still
being offered a few tomatoes from oursummer vines We like many people today are try-
ing new ways of growing our foods while hoping to conserve water andeliminate chemicals Aquaponicshydroponics raised beds wickingbeds even PVC tubing are all popularnew growing technics and wersquove triedthem all
Imagination has really become a funpart of gardening these days Pretty much anything goes
Through trial and error wersquove hadmany successes and failures in eachgrowing method
Aquaponics is the merging of aquaculture (the raising of fish) and hydro-
ponics (growing in nutrient balanced water with a clay media instead of soil)This method proved a bit challengingat first when trying to establish therequired nitrates and nitrides neededfor plant growth and fruit develop-ment while not harming the live fishbut we finally got it It uses the fish waste to feed the plants The plantsand clay media filter and clean the water and return it to the fish and thecycle simply repeats itself It is theclosest resemblance to a natural ecosystem found in and around naturersquosriverbanks Our plants grew andthrived They produced an abundanceof beautiful vegetables Cucumbers
especially thrived in this environmentand produced more than we and ourneighbors could pickle and eat Leafy plants however when picked quickly wilted and wouldnrsquot keep So unless we grazed in the greenhouse for sup-per this method proved not the rightchoice for us
An attractive and fun addition to ahydroponic or an aquaponic system isPVC piping that many use for grow-ing strawberries or lettuce Used astowers above the system for extragrowing space holes are cut from thepiping and replaced with plants Thesame water from the system keeps theplants watered and fed until they areready for harvest Donrsquot expect much
from a first year strawberry plant whether yoursquove planted it in a watersystem or in the ground We plant
our strawberries in October the yearbefore to allow their roots to becomeestablished while the plant is in itsdormant winter stage and cover them with straw or hay(if planted in theground) Once spring arrives theplants will offer you largerfirmer berries
Wicking beds are one of my
favorites They are very close totraditional growing in that theycontain a layer of soil then hay thenmore soil etchellip and act as the namesdescribes water is wicked from thebottom of the container up to theplant roots With this method wehave grown potatoes peanuts snap
beans head lettuce carrots and muchmore All the plants thrived in thisenvironment and the food kept wellafter picking Wicking beds can besituated on a table top or directly onthe ground making them an extremely versatile gardening method for smallor large spaces However if you havelaying hens like we do yoursquoll needsome fencing to protect your plantsfrom your birds should you placethem on the ground
There are many more growingmethods being used today and allhave their pros and cons but nomatter how you grow your familyrsquosfood by all means do it The reward
upon your familyrsquos table is worth theeffort and Irsquom here to tell you pridetastes delicious
y Tracy
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ldquoDo they still play the blues in Chicago When baseball season rolls around
When the snow melts awayDo the Cubbies still play in their ivy-covered burial groundhelliprdquo
Steve Goodman
As that great Americanphilosopher-and sometimescaddy-Bagger Vance once soastutely put it ldquoGolf is a gamethat you canrsquot winrdquo
So when you walk into a localestablishment-like Sammyrsquos Grillin Prairieville-after a round of 18frustrating holes itrsquos difficult toexplain to some of the non-golfingpatrons at the bar what justhappened in the last 4-5 hours
ldquoHowrsquod you hit lsquoem today WildBillrdquo asked one of barfliesfeigning common courtesy
ldquoWell letrsquos just say if I tried togrow tomatoes they would comeup sliced But I was only threeover after six holes-one over ahouse one over a patio and oneover a pool And donrsquot get mestarted on slow play Gasoline was
50 cents a gallon when we startedour round today It took StephenKing less time to write lsquoThe Standrsquothan for us to play 18 holes
ldquoAnd if I see one more20-handicapper plum bobbing athree-foot putt to make eightIrsquom going after him like Elin Woods on a Tiger hunt Andanother thinghelliprdquo
I never got to finish my whiningbecause just then the vision of despair walked into the lounge andplopped down beside me lookinglike hersquod just lost his first-bornmale child on some half-courthook shot at the buzzer Had Ibeen sitting at a blackjack table I
would have left immediately because this guy had ldquodoom of gloom coolerrdquo stamped on hisforehead
Now I wasnrsquot in the most jovialmood myself having just postedmy third consecutive score in themid-okay-upper 80rsquos causing meto fork up a team portrait of Jackson and Lincoln for myale-quaffing opponents But beinga sucker for lifersquos longshots Imustered up all the optimism Icould manage with a stock greet-ing ldquoGive me some good newsBuddyrdquo
He seemed to slip even deeper
into depression as he ordered red wine and proclaimed ldquoApril is thecruelest monthrdquo
Now Irsquom also a sucker forclassical references so anyone thatquotes TS Eliot deserves my nearly deaf right ear-at least until Ifinish my beer
ldquoTell me about itrdquo I repliedldquoMy putts have hit more lips thanMick Jaggerrsquos dentist lately andmy tee shots have been in the water so much I had to change thegrip on my ball retrieverrdquo
Thoroughly unimpressed withmy links disasters he lifted a glassof Meacutenage a Trois my way and
mumbled a Latin phrase Irsquod heardbefore-ldquoIn vino veritas-in winethere is truthrdquo
I didnrsquot even get a chance toadd my own ldquoAnd in beer there isfreedom but in water there isbacteriardquo toast to justify mydrinking because he had launchedinto a litany of personal problemsthat had befallen him during hisunfortunate fourth month
ldquoIt all began on April 1 when aco-workerrsquos prank caused me tolose my job at the clothing store While I was away from my deskthis jokester left messages for meto call Mr Lyons and Mr Behr
about some fur purchasesldquoHow was I to know it was the
number of the Baton Rouge Zoo
The zookeepers were outragedand contacted the PETA people who threw up a picket lion aroundour store My boss had no choicebut to let me go-a sacrificial lamb you might call me-thrown to the wolvesrdquo
I attempted to fake sympathy and leave quietly but he hadalready ordered another round inhopes of retaining his captiveaudience He took a sip of winegrimaced and complained to noone in particular ldquoThis issupposed to pass for MerlotOh well Caveat emptor-let thebuyer bewarerdquo
His next story was one I couldreally sympathize withldquoOut of work I tried to pick up
a few dollars in a Final Fourbracket but my champion selection Villanova lost to North CarolinaState who wouldnrsquot have evenbeen in the second round if LSUcould have hit the ocean off aboat Isnrsquot there anyone in BatonRouge who can shoot a freethrowrdquo he lamented
I started to mention formerTiger player Eddie Palubinskas who resides in the Capital City and is in the Guinness Book of World Records for most free
throws made in an hour (1206out of 1265) but apparently noone at LSU has had the goodsense to reach out for his helpBut there was no interrupting thehard-luck fellowrsquos whine withthe wine
ldquoI could go on ad nauseumabout the rest of the tournamentand my Alma Mater Albanyrsquosearly exithelliprdquo
ldquoAh the Great Danesrdquo Iinjected flaunting my uselesstrivial knowledge about collegenicknames
ldquoWhy yesrdquo he seemedsurprised
ldquoMy family is originally fromDenmark and they thought it would be clever to send methererdquo
ldquoIs that where you learnedLatinrdquo I asked noting his frequentuse of the language
ldquoOf courserdquo he answeredldquoAre you proficient in theClassics alsordquo
ldquoAd deum qui leaetificat juventutem meamrdquo I repliedproudly recalling my altar boy responses from over 55 years ago
ldquoOh the old Catholic massrdquo hesighed unimpressed ldquoAt least theLatin kept the ritual equally
incomprehensible everywhererdquoldquoSurely yoursquove had some good
things happen to you recentlyrdquo I
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said in my best Pollyanna voiceldquoWell I really thought my luck
had changed when some of my redneck cousins in Georgia scoredsome tickets to a practice round atthe Masters and invited me to jointhemrdquo he recalled ldquoBut we weredishonorably discharged from thepremises for making comments atTiger Woodsrdquo
ldquoWhat in the world did yousayrdquo I asked foolishly ldquoI certainly hope it had nothing to do withthis being the most popular week
in the year for vasectomies so thatmen can sit on a bag of frozenpeas for four days on doctorrsquosorders and watch golf and their wives canrsquot say a wordrdquo
ldquoNordquo he answered ldquoI donrsquotunderstand a lot of golf lingo butit had something to do withTigerrsquos girlfriend Lindsey Vonnshowing up after Woods hadplayed poorly on the front nineOne of my friends said somethinglike lsquoMaybe yoursquoll do better onLindseyrsquos backsidersquo and they showed us the gate making uspersona non gratisrdquo
ldquoMan you are hitting in somehard luckrdquo I sympathizedldquoDidnrsquot the Easter Bunny bring you anythingrdquo I added in a weak attempt to lighten theconversation
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the EasterBunnyrdquo he shot back ldquoI donrsquotbelieve in Santa Claus or theTooth Fairy of the Loch NessMonster I donrsquot believe inBigfoot or aliens or that Elvis and
Michael Jackson are alive andliving together in McElroy Swamp
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the Abominable Snowman orleprechauns or hobbits or Harry Potter And I donrsquot believe inmermaids Minotaurs orMedusa-although Irsquom fairlycertain my first wife was a relativeof the latterrdquo
ldquoDude-is there anything left that you do believe inrdquo I askedincredulously
His face lost what little
expression it had contained and his voice dropped to a Don Corleonehoarse whisper
ldquoI really believe that theChicago Cubs have a chance to win the World Series this yearrdquo
ldquoMan if you believe that yoursquollbelieve in anythingrdquo I countered
ldquoThings didnrsquot get any better asthe month progressedrdquo hecontinued ldquoI came out toSammyrsquos on April 14-unofficially known as National Hard Luck Day-because it was the day Lincoln was shot (lsquoSic SemperTyrannis-and so to all tyrantsrsquoshouted John Wilkes Boothrsquo) theday the Titanic sank and the day of the fatal Apollo 13 radiotransmission-lsquoHouston we have aproblemrsquo Amanda and Emily were gracing the bar so naturally they had attracted a club full of young well-built men all eager toimpress the lovely ladies After afew shot of Petrol the strongmendevised a King Arthur-like contestto see who was the strongest of
the lot and also win a few coinsrdquoldquoThey were going to pull a
sword out of a stonerdquo I askedtrying to keep up with theclassical theme
ldquoNo but after they hadsqueezed every drop out of aninnocent lemon into their tequilathe bet became who could squeezeone drop more I put my money on a lumberjack-looking lad withhuge hands but even he could notcoax one small drop from thedried-up fruit One by one the
rest of the Achilles lookalikes alsofailed and it appeared there wouldbe no winner
ldquoThen a scrawny little guy withglasses appeared from a dark cor-ner and asked if he might attemptthe feat The young studs all hada good laugh until one pushed thelemon toward the nerdy fellow and said lsquoGo ahead Geek Makeit leakrsquo The laughter turned toastonished gasps when thebespectacled gent held the lemonover a shot glass and producedone last-but very obvious-dropThen he picked up the prizemoney on the bar and headed forthe doorrdquo
ldquoHey wait a minuterdquo cried oneof the raging bulls ldquoWhat are you-some kind of magicianrdquo
ldquoNordquo said the money-counting accountant ldquoI work forthe IRSrdquo
ldquoThatrsquos when I rememberedthat the next day was April 15 andIrsquod forgotten to pay my taxes Sonow the government is after me
on top of everything elserdquoldquoLookrdquo I said ldquomaybe yoursquore
just having a bad month Aprilrsquosalmost over and May has got to bebetter In fact the Kentucky Derbyrsquos on May 2 this year and Ihave just the horse to change yourluck and solve all your financialproblemsrdquo
He actually looked encouragedfor the first time since hersquod comein so I neglected to tell him my sordid history of picking winnersin the Derby
ldquoYou seem fond of Latiny phras-es and the horsersquos name is CarpeDiem-Seize the day-which couldalso alter your jaded philosophy onlife He just won a Derby Prep inKentucky by five lengthsrdquo
That was my best shot so I was abit disappointed at the lack of enthusiasm on his part
ldquoThanksrdquo he said ldquobut Ialready have my Derby horsepicked out-one whose name ismore suited to my personalityHersquos a California colt called lsquoOneLucky Danersquordquo
He left me with one lastblast from the so-called ldquodeadlanguagerdquo
ldquoBibamus moriendum est-Letus drink for we must dierdquo
I turned to the young lady behind the bar and took him at his word with my favorite Englishphrase and my last winner of theKentucky Derby at 15-1-ldquoIrsquollhave anotherrdquo
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IntroducingMr Adam
Dale
This month I decided to mixthings up a bit and began a new path with my column I wantto use this space to tell storiesof and in a way give back tothe great musicians living andperforming in and around ourgreat parish With such a richmusic history in Ascension
parish I felt it would beonly fitting to stretch theboundaries on my maiden
journey into these shortbiographies and tell the story of a very dear friend of mineMr Adam Dale
Adam a Minden native was turned onto music by hisparents who purchased him aguitar for Christmas at theage of fourteen Whileattending Minden HighSchool he excelled musicallyespecially in choir class It was
while in high school that Adam had his first chance tolead a band on vocals andguitar when the christian rock
band ldquoShoelessrdquo was formedGiven his great vocal ability
Adam was blessed with ascholarship to attend LouisianaTech in Ruston an opportunity he couldnrsquot turn down Whilein Ruston he would meet and
become friends with severalmusicians that would laterbecome part of the band ldquoThe
American TragedyrdquoldquoTragedyrdquo as it would
become know as began in1999 and got its biggest break
very early on when discoveredand selected to be a part of aUSA network music themed TV
show called Farm Club FarmClub was hosted by BreauxBridge native and former MissUSA Ali Landry The show promoted unsigned bands by mixing them in with a nationalact on a nation wide liveperformance broadcast The
American Tragedy episode wasaired with Crazy Town as thefeatured national act At thetime Crazy Town was promot-
ing their number one smash hitButterfly After the exposure on Farm
Club gigs became easier tocome by American Tragedy began touring from coast tocoast They shared the stage
with bands like Stained SalivaHinder Candlebox andBowling for Soup to name afew After become veterans of the road the band decided tostay 100 independent neversigning with a record labelDale stated ldquoWe could never
find the right deal everything we were offered just didnrsquot feel
right to usrdquo The band wenton to release 3 full lengthalbums a live album and an EPthe most successful of these wasthe 2006 release ldquoWelcome tothe Showrdquo The band was ableto sell nearly 10000 albumsthrough touring alone
In the late 2000rsquos the bandlost their basses and began tolose some momentum It wasaround this time that Adam
met his future wife StefanieLaiche and decided to move toBaton Rouge to purse a solocareer Baton Rouge wasbooming with small venues that
were looking for smaller acts tohire and the timing seamedperfect to Dale This opportu-nity would also allow Adam tofocus on creating an album of material constructed entirely onhis own That first album wastitled ldquoThe Sun has Risen TheSun has Setrdquo
In the last few years Adamrsquos
schedule finally start to slow down and settle He and
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Stefanie are now married andexpecting their second childlater this year Adam iscurrently a resident of Ascensionparish where he has completedhis dream of having a homestudio 2014 saw the release of
Adamrsquos first album as a dad Adam says this is his best work to date The album is a maturedepiction of life as an adult andhow perspectives change frombeing in a rock band on the
roads of America to being adaddy with number two on the
way The album titled ldquoCatsand Dogsrdquo is also a nod to hisdaughter Collins Avery Dale asthey both share the same initials
Please take the time to sample Adam Dale and The AmericanTragedy on iTunes CD Baby orSpotify When you see his nameon a marque around town makesure you stop by and say hello
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Not long ago my step-daughter mentioned that my two grandchildren wanted tospend the night in a tentSpending the night outside in atent is exciting for most chil-dren Im sure most of you havetent stories of your own but fornow I would like to share a
couple of those horror stories of my own with you
We once had a duck lease inthe marsh at Pecan Island where
we were forced to stay in a tentOne particular night the crew decided to bring the boat to theroad We then went to a beerdrinking contest at the only barin Pecan Island We won thecontest during which time thismassive cold front blew through When we returned tothe tent later that night wediscovered that the tent hadbeen blown down Everythingthat we had was wet We didntraise the tent We all crawledunder it and did the best wecould The next morning atdaylight I found myself crawlingout on my hands and kneesupchucking the beer from thenight before
Great plans were in store fortent camping and deer huntingon a trip to Jackson-Bienville
years ago As we approached thecampground late that night we
noticed severe lightning on thehorizon My dad and ourhunting partner had enoughsense to bring a cot to sleep onI slept on the ground only to beawakened about two hours latersoaking wet I then moved tothe truck to miserably spend therest of the night We did kill adeer the next morning andspent the remainder of the day at a laundrymat in town dryingour clothes
Years ago the Bohemia WMA provided a campground My
two hunting partners and I went to the camp site afterspending the day deer hunting
and fishing It was Novemberand the temperature was very
warm One of my huntingbuddies began snoringunbelievably loud that night Ifinally couldnt take it anymoreso I went to the boat to sleepIt wasnt long before my otherbuddy joined me The
mosquitos were horrible outthere and I still couldnt sleepbecause of the snoring comingfrom the tent some tweny-five
yards awayTheres more horror stories
I could tell about tent outingsbut thats enough for now Atsome point in my life I quitstaying in tents and have nointention of doing so in thefuture Although its moreexpensive not nearly as muchfun and not as nature friendlyIll just go get a hotel roomMost of the time well cook ourfish or game on the tailgate of the truck at the room instead of at a campfire
My grandchildren definitely need to spend a night in a tentand Ill probably be the chosenone to do that with them My plans are to pitch it in mybackyard Then when things gosouth sometime that night asIm sure it will well go insideto a nice dry soft bed
Till Next Time
If Youre Over ThirtySleep Inside
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Useless Random Facts with Kellie
bull
Montpelier Vermont is the only state capital
wi thout a McDona ld s bull
A cow give s near ly 200000 glas se s of
milk in her life time
bull
-Earthworms have 5 hearts
bull
The average Japanese watches more than
10 hours of television a day
bull
In average a human losses200 head hairs a day
bull
In the US frisbees out sell
footballs basketballrsquos and
baseballs combined
bull
It is believed that Leonardo do V inci
invented scissors
bull
Despite a population of over a billion
China only has about 200 family names
bull
Buckingham Palace has 602 rooms
bull
Children grow faster in the springtime
bull
During an oysters life it changes
its sex from male to female several times
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When Family Comes to
VisitIt happens several times a year
My out-of-state family comes to visit This past month my sisterJanet(Nana) made a visit with my niece Sally and her growingfamily Millie(3) and Addie(3 months) old
Donrsquot get me wrong I love my family and I love when they visitbut the stuff I have to do to maketheir visit a pleasant one
First off Irsquom a bachelor whichmeans there is house cleaning thatneeds to be done Maybe a coupleof days worth And I am talkingabout real cleaning like vacuuming mopping sheetchanging My favorite task is toclean and clear out the 3rdbedroom Yea Right You know the room that holds anything Ineeded to get out of sight quick junk room However there is aupside to cleaning the room Ialways find things Irsquove beenmissing for months
Then I move to the refrigeratorand another task that is seldomdone Gotta get the tupperwarebowls that are bulging at theseems out the fridge and thehouse After I took the junk out Irealized I didnrsquot have much in thefridge and had to restock With itempty the stains really start toshow I had to use Lysol
Bathroom cleaner and go tocleaning I havenrsquot mentioned thecarport the grass and the visitors bathroom Enough aboutthe cleaning You get the picture
After they arrive we make ourhellos and my home turns into anursery preschool with PrincessSophia and Frozen with Elsa onmy favorite flat screen that isgenerally tuned to sports and western movies
These guys are technology savvyThere is a IPad in both recliners with smartphones everywhereMillie has about 3 different onesOne minute shersquos using hers oneminute her Nanarsquos and then herMoms Hell they hacked my Cable account and recordedDisney shows on my televisionbefore they got here We started our week with a visit
to eat at local restaurants As the week goes on I get a chance totake them fishing Something thatis in my wheel house
I have to tell you fishing with a3 year old has its challenges Last year when she was 2 she had notrouble touching crickets Evencarried the buck around like shehad a cricket purse This year as a3 year old she wasnrsquot gettinganywhere close to those bugs Of
course Nana was trying torcherher encouraging her not to be
scared Also when Nana told herthe small crickets were babycrickets Millie put 2 and 2together and ask ldquoSo you arefishing with the Mommiecricketsrdquo Try to answer thatone Nana
Addie was a great baby She justlayed around played laughednursed and created unique smellsIt reminded me of back when my
son lived with me I made an eggsandwich for Nana and she ate itright off the babyrsquos butt It waslike a baby boody buffet
Now Millie and I made somememories She put her pinkToo-too on my head over my camo hat and put purple grapeflavored silver sparkling lip glosson me I donrsquot think it was my shade and wasnrsquot really in myfashion color wheel Then shepulled out the tangerine colorfingernail polish It took a whilefor that stuff to wear off Igot some funny looks at the
golf courseI did have fun making clues fora treasure hunt for Millie Theclues led her to the freezer where
there a treasure full of toys andgames wrapped in alluminum foilElsa doll from Frozen was oneShe been hugging it ever since
Now their gone Itrsquos quiet Thehouse smells like the dog I now have some 2 skim milk and asmall bottle of something that may be baby milk left behind Irsquom nottouching it I do have most of acrunchy peanut butter jar
Like lsquoThe Beverly Hill BilliesrsquoldquoYarsquoll come back now Hearrdquo
Thoughts from Bully
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$100 OFF any 60 Day program
You are invited to participate in the
2nd Annual
Cooking for a CauseJambalaya Cook-Off
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This Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port FourchonThis Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port Fourchon
Inshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and fishing for specks and reds occasionally drum and sheephead as well arriving back at the dock for 3pm Trips consist of live bait and artificial techniques Live bait ice tackle included If you have a favoriterod by all means bring it Food and drinks available upon request
oldermonths we usually fish Leeville and Golden Meadow marshes armermonths we typically fish Barataria and Timbalier bays beaches and the western barrier islands
Offshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and arriving back at the dock between 4-6pm These trips are the most commonly bookedtrips we generally target bottom species live bait mangrove fish and troll the rip when in season Fish you can expect to catch on t hese trips include snapper grouper amberjack wahoo blackfin tuna lemon fish dolphin
On these trips we generally travel up to 60 miles out
For More Information or to Book a Charter Call Today (985) 396-2728
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17475 Airline HwyPrairieville LA 70769
Phone 225-647-6240Email Wendellpremiermarinenet
Email salespremiermarinenetwwwPremierMarinenet
Call Philip Banker for a Quote
Premier Performance Marine is an experienced boat dealer in Louisiana for New COACH Pontoons and MistyHarbor Pontoons We also carry well-known brands such as Mercury Evinrude Yamaha Honda Suzuki
Carolina Skiff Bullet Bass Boats and Phoenix Bass Boats Find new and used pontoon boats for sale as well asparts and boat motors at our Louisiana store central to Baton Rouge and New Orleans We also carry fishingboats bass boats and outboard motors You can find new or used models to suit your needs We often have
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is Kids having Fun
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The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is local athletics
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The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is a solid community
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
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ATTENTION ADVERTISERS
The Official Program will be the
ONLY publication distributed at the
Jambalaya Festival
Advertise in theOfficial Program andHelp the Community
T H E O F F I C I A L P R O G R A M O F T H E J A M B A L A Y A F E S T I V A L A S S O C I A T I O N
2 0 1 4
D a n n y R o b e r t 2 0 1 2 J a m b a l a y a C h a m p i o n Advertising revenues raised go toThe Jambalaya Festival Association which in turn
are used and put back into our communityTo purchase ad space or
want to be a sponsor contact We are seekingSponsors for the
JambalayaFestival 2015
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Memorial Day Weekend May 22 - 24 2015Your whole family will enjoy the vast variety of food fun music and activities
that have made the Jambalaya Festival the cant miss highlight of the year
For information go to jambalayafestivalorg
We are raffling off a Golf Cart and 8 gallon jambalaya pot$10 Golf Cart and $1 Jambalaya Pot Tickets Drawing on May 24th
Sponsored by Krazy Kajun
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Pelican Point has a renewed visionand updated business plan to bothupgrade its facilities and servicesand to soon open its doors to whatshould become one of the toprestaurants and bars inAscension Parish
For almost 18 years Pelican Pointrsquosfood and beverage operation has
primarily focused on golfers needsBut with 800 families now living inPelican Point and nearly 600 familiesliving nearby Pelican Point will soonbe additionally focusing on the foodand beverage desires of these 1400families as well as other people whoare looking for more interesting foodand beverage options
An upgraded Pro Shop has beenmoved to a new location in theclubhouse while the old Pro Shop willsoon become an upscale bar forgolfers Pelican Point residents andothers interested in a beautifully dec-
orated smoke free bar with a greatenvironment
Numerous other renovations areunderway such as enlarging andupgrading the restaurant kitchen as
well as a private diningconferenceroom designed for small meetingsand our new ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquofor 12-24 people per event
Executive Chef Joshua Hebert willoversee all Food and Beverageoperations Chef Joshua Hebert hailsfrom the shores of Bayou LafourcheJoshua launched a new menu the
first week in April and will alsocontinuously offer a weekly lunch spe-cial crafted by him
Please join us for lunch and see allthe new improvements taking placeAs always Pelican Point is OPENTO THE PUBLIC We serve lunchdaily Tuesday-Sunday from 11am-3pm and breakfast on Saturdayand Sunday from 7am-1030am
Once all renovations are completedwe plan to extends our hours in the19th hole bar as well as ourrestaurant which will begin opening
for dinners on selected nights
Over the next few monthrsquos PelicanPoint will keep you updated on theprogress and improvements
Pelican Point is on the Move
Chef Joshua Hebert
ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquo
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All ingredients used are what is typically left overafter a crawfish boil
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Ingredients
frac12 lb peeled Crawfish Tails (with fat)2 lbs boiled red potatoes1 cup boiled corn (cut off the cob)frac14 cup green onions- thinly sliced1 clove boiled garlic1 link boiled sausage- roughly chopped1 cup mayofrac14 cup Creole mustard1 Tbls Creole seasoning
Batter Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil2 cups milk amp 2 eggs (whisk together)2 cups flour4 cups Panko bread crumbs
Method
Reheat your potatoes using either the microwave or byre-boiling them for about 5 minutes In a large mixing bowlcombine the heated potatoes corn chopped sausage greenonions garlic peeled cra wfish tails mayo Creole mustardand Creole seasoning and mix well Take your mixture andform into cakes approx 3 oz each
In a medium sauteacute pan heat your oil over med hi heat Nextdredge your cakes in the flour then the milk and egg mixtureand finally in the Panko bread crumbs Gently drop yourcakes 2 to 3 at a time into your heated oil and cookapproximately 3 minutes on each side Remo ve from heatand allow to cool 2 minutes before serving
41
Cooking Gourmet at Home
Executive ChefBen Jarreau
ldquoAfter The Boilrdquo
Crawfish Cakes
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Latilrsquos Landing Houmas House Plantation amp Gardens
Invites You to Experience
OPEN DAILY Daily Tours
Monday Tuesday 9AM - 5 PM Wednesday-Sunday 9AM -7 PM
Cafe Burnside
11 AM- 2 PM daily Latils Landing
Wednesday through Saturday 6 PM- 9 PMSunday Brunch 11 AM - 3 PM
Reservations Required
Latilrsquos Landing R E S T A U R A N T
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Bad BreathBy Calvin Bessonet DDSFAGD Ascension Premier Dental
Whether you call it bad breath
or halitosis itrsquos an unpleasant
condition thatrsquos cause for
embarrassment Some people
with bad breath arenrsquot even
aware therersquos a problem If
yoursquore concerned about bad
breath see your dentist He or
she can help identify the cause
and if itrsquos due to an oral condi-
tion develop a treatment plan
to help eliminate it
What you eat affects the air you
exhale Certain foods such as
garlic and onions contribute to
objectionable breath odor
Once the food is absorbed into
the bloodstream it is trans-
ferred to the lungs where it is
expelled Brushing flossing and
mouthwash will only mask the
odor temporarily Odors contin-
ue until the body eliminates the
food Dieters may develop
unpleasant breath from infre-
quent eating
If you dont brush and floss
daily particles of food remain in
the mouth collecting bacteria
which can cause bad breath
Food that collects between the
teeth on the tongue and
around the gums can rot leav-
ing an unpleasant odor
Bad breath can also be caused by
dry mouth (xerostomia) which
occurs when the flow of saliva
decreases Saliva is necessary to
cleanse the mouth and remove
particles that may cause odor
Dry mouth may be caused by
various medications salivary
gland problems or continuously
breathing through the mouth
If you suffer from dry mouth
your dentist may prescribe anar-
tificial saliva or suggest using
sugarless candy and increasing
your fluid intake
Tobacco products cause bad
breath If you use tobacco ask
your dentist for tips on kicking
the habit
Bad breath may be the sign of a
medical disorder such as a local
infection in the respiratory
tract chronic sinusitis postnasal
drip chronic bronchitis dia-
betes gastrointestinal distur-
bance liver or kidney ailment
If your dentist determines that
your mouth is healthy you may
be referred to your family doc-
tor or a specialist to determine
the cause of bad breath
Maintaining good oral health is
essential to reducing bad breath
Schedule regular dental visits
for a professional cleaning and
checkup If you think you have
constant bad breath keep a log
of the foods you eat and make a
list of medications you take
Some medications may play a
role in creating mouth odors
Let your dentist know if youve
had any surgery or illness since
your last appointment
Brush twice a day with fluoride
toothpaste to remove food
debris and plaque Brush your
tongue too Once a day use
floss or an interdental cleaner to
clean between teeth
Mouthwashes are generally
cosmetic and do not have a
long-lasting effect on bad
breath If you must constantly
use a breath freshener to hide
unpleasant mouth odor see
your dentist If you need extra
help in controlling plaque your
dentist may recommend using a
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Tom Bensonand the Saga of the Intentionally Defective GrantorTrust
In February I wrote an articleabout trusts The article discussedthe basics of trust law andexplained that the trustee of atrust has a duty to act in the bestinterest of the trustrsquos beneficiaries At that time Robert Rosenthalthe trustee of a trust created by Tom Benson was refusing toremove the Saints and Pelicanssports franchises from the trust inexchange for an unsecuredpromissory note that Mr Benson was attempting to substitute
instead Mr Bensonrsquos daughterand his two grandchildren are thebeneficiaries of the trust He wants to remove the teams fromthe trust so he can give them tohis third wife
In recent weeks there have been
further developments regardingthis attempted asset swap that areof interest This article will discussthe strategy Benson is trying to useto remove the sports franchisesfrom the trust and the recentdevelopments regarding hisattempts to do so
The type of trust that owns theSaints and Pelicans is an irrevocabletrust and trusts like this are oftenused for estate tax planningpurposes If someone dies withassets exceeding approximately $5million estate taxes are owedbefore distributions are made to
the heirs To minimize these taxesirrevocable trusts are created andassets are transferred into themSince the trust is irrevocable thecreator of the trust (called theldquoGrantorrdquo) has no right to use theassets therefore the assets arenot considered a part of hisestate at death
In addition to removing assetsfrom the Grantorrsquos estate for estatetax purposes these trusts oftenallow the Grantor to continue to
pay the income tax on the assetstransferred to the trust Thisstrategy is used to further reducethe Grantorrsquos estate for tax purpos-es This is possible because theestate tax laws and income tax lawsare not aligned Assets placed in atrust that are not counted forestate tax purposes can still beconsidered as owned by theGrantor for income tax purposesThis type of irrevocable trust iscalled an ldquointentionally defective
grantor trustrdquo However it is notdefective at all ndash in reality it is very effective at achieving its purposes
To be an ldquointentionally defectivegrantor trustrdquo the lawyer whodrafts it has to put some speciallanguage in it In Louisiana themost common power we use tocreate an ldquointentionally defectivegrantor trustrdquo is for the Grantor tobe able to substitute assets of anequal value for the assets that arein the trust Apparently this rightto substitute assets of an equal value is what Tom Benson istrying to do
As mentioned the trustee hasthus far refused to allow thesubstitution of assets Instead hehas asked for asset appraisals toshow that the values are equalHis refusal to make the exchangeof assets has spawned anotherlawsuit ndash this time in federal courtThis new lawsuit was filed by MrBensonrsquos attorneys on March 11thand it alleges the trustee neverrequired appraisals for previousmultimillion dollar exchanges and
so he shouldnrsquot this time either
There is another lawsuit pendingbetween Benson and his family in aTexas state court over another trustthat owns some other businessesfounded by Benson Although the judge in that case has no authority regarding the new suit filed infederal court he has stated hedoes not believe the asset swapcan happen
Mr Bensonrsquos attempt to removethe Saints and Pelicans from a trustthat owns them so he can givethem to his third wife involves asophisticated planning tool used by attorneys to reduce estate taxesHowever in this instance the toolis being used to try to take some-thing away from his children andgrandchildren and give it to hiscurrent wife I would have toagree with the Texas judge Idonrsquot think this swap will happeneither particularly if the trust issubject to Louisiana law Althoughthis attempt might not be success-ful there is one thing you can take
away from this saga we all need toplan for two things we know aregoing to happen ndash death and taxes
Mrs Melancon has engaged in the practice of law in Louisiana for the past 17 yearsThe primary focus of her practice is estate planning special needs planning elder law and probate She is also accredited by the VA to give advice regarding veteransrsquo benefits For more information please contact her at 225-744-0027 You may also visit her website at wwwLegacyCenterLacom
YOUR ESTATE MATTERSBy Linda Melancon
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Silkpeel Q amp A What is Silkpeeldermalinfusion
The SilkPeel DermalinfusionSystem combines non-invasiveexfoliation with deep delivery of patient-specific solutions directly tothe skin The Silk Peel stimulatesnew cell growth andaddresses your specific skincondition giving your skinthe revitalization you want Your skin immediately looksclearer and brighter and
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How is SilkPeel differentfrom othermicrodermabrasionprocedures
While they both remove aportion of the upper layer of the skin or the stratumcorneum a SilkPeel is much morecontrolled and consistent in the
way it operates That is becauserather than blasting particles at skin(as with older microderm devices)or pushing an abrasive tip acrossthe skin by hand dermalinfusionuses the controlled vacuum pres-sure to pull the skin up into achamber in the hand piece where it is evenly abraded justas agressively or as softly as the vacuum pressure is set by ourskincare professional
Is there any downtime withSilkpeel dermalinfusion
Usually there is no downtime withthe SilkPeel but some patientscan experience tightening of theskin and mild exfoliation Post
treatment the skin may be slightly pink but this should last for aboutone hour Patients can return back to work post treatment or resumetheir everyday routine
Who should get a Silkpeel
All skin types can benefit from theSilkPeel treatment The SilkPeelcan help anyone who has acne sundamage hyperpigmentation brownspots mild wrinkles skin dullnessand large pores Even the mostsensitive-skin individual maybenefit from a silk peel that hasbeen adjusted for their skin type
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To jump start your new skin we recommend 3-4 treatments2 weeks apart and maintenanceevery 2-3 months However evenone silk peel will usually refresh your skin for up to six weeks
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CJ Parent The Musical RidgeRunner form the Bluff Road When you first meet Clarence ldquoCJrdquoParent you wouldnrsquot think that he would even get on a stage much lesssing and play guitar CJ is a quiet
person but he comes out of himself for his music Music is life to CJShirley and I had a relaxing visit with Lynette and CJ on theirhouseboat that CJ built himself in1985 By trade CJ was a surveyorbut the houseboat is a testament tohis carpentry skills Compact andcomfortable the boat has all thecomforts of a land house with theadvantage of cruising the river if one
so desiredThe desire to play music startedearly for CJ but his nudge into
music came from his father MrKenneth (CJrsquos dad) said he always wanted to play guitar so with acouple of box guitars procured fromMexico their musical journey beganCJ was sixteen and still in school soafter his homework was done he
and his dad would practice Thispriceless bond continued (not thehomework but the music) untilhis dad passed away about three years ago
CJ grew up on the Bluff Road inDutchtown CJrsquos dad worked inthe oil field all his life Theyobviously didnrsquot have television asCJ is one of nine children Rosannaand Kenneth Parent are the proudparents of (oldest to youngest)Caroline Shook Cathy HatcherKenneth Jr Claudia HelgettFranky King Clarence ldquoCJrdquoCharlie Celeste Harris andKarla Metz
CJ was a member of the last classto graduate from Dutchtown HighSchool in 1966 This is when hestarted playing music for the publicHis first band was The RidgeRunners This band was comprisedof Pierre Curry-vocals CJ-leadguitar Billy Joe Berteau-rhythmguitar and Ronnie Tircuiton drums
We didnrsquot try to remember datesthat messes up most of us these
days but this is the list of bandsCJ has been a part of for the last44 years
Lynn Landry ampThe Ram Rods
Lynn Landry-vocals and rhythmguitar Gwen Landry-vocals CJ-leadguitar the late Cary Arceneaux-bassRonnie Bercegeay-bass the lateHopson Arceneaux-drums
Mike Broussard amp the Drifters
Mike Broussard-vocals amp rhythmguitar CJ ndashlead guitar and harmonythe late Randy Babin-bass and
Daniel Gautreaux on drums
Southern Boogie Band CJndashvocals the late Randy Braud-leadRandy Bourgeois-drums CharlieMoran- Bass David Miles-keyboardRuckels Gautreaux-trumpet MikeLambert-sax
Destiny CJ ndash vocals amp lead guitarJohn Braud-vocals amp sax Donny Bercegeay-keyboard Dale Hymel-bass Sammy Myers-drums
LA 1 Band Robert Townsend-drums amp vocals CJ ndashlead guitarLane Swearingen-bass About this time CJ played withHenry Broussard and his bandUnfortunately we couldnrsquot remem-ber these guys either Some parts of
getting older really suckThe Reunion Band SteveManseur-lead vocals amp guitar MikeKing-keyboard Buddy Terrel-tenorsax Kevin Terrel-baritone saxRichard Leger-trumpet Cody Marchand-drums John Marchand-bass amp CJ on lead guitar and vocalsCruzzinrsquo CJ ndashlead guitar amp vocalskeyboard-Kit Duncan Snag Hebert-drums amp Randy Babin on bass
As you can see CJ has been quitthe busy fella for the last 44 yearsand Irsquom just talking about his
music CJ was a surveyor for Gulf States Utilities until retiring after25 years because of colon cancer While fighting the cancer CJ triedto keep surveying but the disease was too much CJ and Lynettehave been through three bouts of cancer 2001 2007 amp 2011 Hisbattle isnrsquot over as once again thecancer has reared its ugly headLynette has been there every step of the way for CJ Lynette is anaccomplished musician in her ownright not a surprise considering she
CJ ParentThe Musical Ridge Runner from the Bluff Road
Clarence CJ Parent got his ticket to go play with the Angels on March 25 He was a lifelong friend of mine-his fathers landbordered ours back when Prairieville was really a prairie-and atreasured classmate in the final class of the old Dutchtown High School (Class of 66) My fondest memories of Clarence were playing with him and his dad-Kenneth Boy Parent-at the old C Brauds Grocery and Bar where we played Milk Cow Blues That tune has been recorded by everyone from Robert Johnson to Elvis to George Strait but we did it on Clarences Spanish guitar my
14-dollar Stella and Boys harmonica much to the delight ofRD Smith and the regular crowd
Clarence went on to bigger and better things playing with several Swamp Pop bands long after Id left my gig with Tinker and the BellsBut he always remembered my favorite song before I even requested it- Change Gonna Come by Sam Cook and my sister Lizs Almost Like a Song by Ronnie MilsaUGps I know he is sitting on the back of a pick-up truck with his dad right now playing a Jimmy Rodgerss song or something by Hank Williams He was a good friend and a
good picker and you cant ask for much more than that
Bill Delaune
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was a Bercegeay before she marriedCJ She started playing music in themiddle school band on clarinet Shealso played the baritone horn andtympani drums She graduated
from East Ascension in 1968 gotmarried and moved to Morgan CityShe has three children DwainDupuis Kristian Mayon and SarahMayon She and CJ are blessed
with 6 grandkids Dustin KeilaLauren Megan Bylan and Blair After her divorce Lynette movedhome and thatrsquos when she met CJHer brother actually was playing inthe band with CJ at the time She was encouraged to continue hermusic and got the chance to sit in with the band on saxophone (not abig stretch from the clarinet) She
got loads of encouragement fromband members and other saxplayers (Musicians all seem eagerto help other musicians with theirart) CJ was excited when Lynettestarted with the band since he wasalready ldquosweetrdquo on her He told ushe always wanted to kiss a sax
player We were glad he waited fora female sax player Sax playing wasnrsquot her only attraction for CJThose eyes kept drawing him inNot to mention her outgoing per-sonality charm and strong characterThey got married and remodeledthe houseboat Lynette was actually Cruzzinrsquos sax player until CJ gottoo sick to play If you happen topick up a Cruzzinrsquo CD the title cutldquoFull Recoveryrdquo CJ wrote forLynette A beautiful song be sureto get a copy of the CD
Throughout CJrsquos illness music
has been his stability and drivingforce He really loves his music youcan see it in his face when he talks
about it Lynette was his ROCK always there for him
CJ and Lynette would like tothank all the family and friends whogave them support and prayersthrough this ordeal Yourthoughtfulness and prayers are moreappreciated than you will ever know
Special thanks go out to themusicians that picked up CJrsquos slack
when he was too sick to fulfill hisgigs Mike and Steve BroussardTroy Dupree Steve Manseur BillBoudreaux and Jerry Acosta Youguys are the best
CJ is now retired and working onhis ldquohoney-dordquo list and Lynette works for St Elizabeth Physicians in
the business office CJ still playsmusic Yoursquoll see him at anynumber of benefits playing hisguitar and singing It is admirablethat he plays so many benefits Idonrsquot think he has ever turned downa request to play at a benefit Weare so blessed to have CJ andLynette in our community
We had a wonderful time floatingon the river at the Parentrsquos Theirplace is so peaceful it is always apleasure to spend time with themThanks to them for opening theirlives to us
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Fall gave us an abundant harvest this year
Itrsquos March and wersquore picking thefew remaining cabbage and Brusselsprouts from the garden And believeit or not in the hoop house wersquore still
being offered a few tomatoes from oursummer vines We like many people today are try-
ing new ways of growing our foods while hoping to conserve water andeliminate chemicals Aquaponicshydroponics raised beds wickingbeds even PVC tubing are all popularnew growing technics and wersquove triedthem all
Imagination has really become a funpart of gardening these days Pretty much anything goes
Through trial and error wersquove hadmany successes and failures in eachgrowing method
Aquaponics is the merging of aquaculture (the raising of fish) and hydro-
ponics (growing in nutrient balanced water with a clay media instead of soil)This method proved a bit challengingat first when trying to establish therequired nitrates and nitrides neededfor plant growth and fruit develop-ment while not harming the live fishbut we finally got it It uses the fish waste to feed the plants The plantsand clay media filter and clean the water and return it to the fish and thecycle simply repeats itself It is theclosest resemblance to a natural ecosystem found in and around naturersquosriverbanks Our plants grew andthrived They produced an abundanceof beautiful vegetables Cucumbers
especially thrived in this environmentand produced more than we and ourneighbors could pickle and eat Leafy plants however when picked quickly wilted and wouldnrsquot keep So unless we grazed in the greenhouse for sup-per this method proved not the rightchoice for us
An attractive and fun addition to ahydroponic or an aquaponic system isPVC piping that many use for grow-ing strawberries or lettuce Used astowers above the system for extragrowing space holes are cut from thepiping and replaced with plants Thesame water from the system keeps theplants watered and fed until they areready for harvest Donrsquot expect much
from a first year strawberry plant whether yoursquove planted it in a watersystem or in the ground We plant
our strawberries in October the yearbefore to allow their roots to becomeestablished while the plant is in itsdormant winter stage and cover them with straw or hay(if planted in theground) Once spring arrives theplants will offer you largerfirmer berries
Wicking beds are one of my
favorites They are very close totraditional growing in that theycontain a layer of soil then hay thenmore soil etchellip and act as the namesdescribes water is wicked from thebottom of the container up to theplant roots With this method wehave grown potatoes peanuts snap
beans head lettuce carrots and muchmore All the plants thrived in thisenvironment and the food kept wellafter picking Wicking beds can besituated on a table top or directly onthe ground making them an extremely versatile gardening method for smallor large spaces However if you havelaying hens like we do yoursquoll needsome fencing to protect your plantsfrom your birds should you placethem on the ground
There are many more growingmethods being used today and allhave their pros and cons but nomatter how you grow your familyrsquosfood by all means do it The reward
upon your familyrsquos table is worth theeffort and Irsquom here to tell you pridetastes delicious
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ldquoDo they still play the blues in Chicago When baseball season rolls around
When the snow melts awayDo the Cubbies still play in their ivy-covered burial groundhelliprdquo
Steve Goodman
As that great Americanphilosopher-and sometimescaddy-Bagger Vance once soastutely put it ldquoGolf is a gamethat you canrsquot winrdquo
So when you walk into a localestablishment-like Sammyrsquos Grillin Prairieville-after a round of 18frustrating holes itrsquos difficult toexplain to some of the non-golfingpatrons at the bar what justhappened in the last 4-5 hours
ldquoHowrsquod you hit lsquoem today WildBillrdquo asked one of barfliesfeigning common courtesy
ldquoWell letrsquos just say if I tried togrow tomatoes they would comeup sliced But I was only threeover after six holes-one over ahouse one over a patio and oneover a pool And donrsquot get mestarted on slow play Gasoline was
50 cents a gallon when we startedour round today It took StephenKing less time to write lsquoThe Standrsquothan for us to play 18 holes
ldquoAnd if I see one more20-handicapper plum bobbing athree-foot putt to make eightIrsquom going after him like Elin Woods on a Tiger hunt Andanother thinghelliprdquo
I never got to finish my whiningbecause just then the vision of despair walked into the lounge andplopped down beside me lookinglike hersquod just lost his first-bornmale child on some half-courthook shot at the buzzer Had Ibeen sitting at a blackjack table I
would have left immediately because this guy had ldquodoom of gloom coolerrdquo stamped on hisforehead
Now I wasnrsquot in the most jovialmood myself having just postedmy third consecutive score in themid-okay-upper 80rsquos causing meto fork up a team portrait of Jackson and Lincoln for myale-quaffing opponents But beinga sucker for lifersquos longshots Imustered up all the optimism Icould manage with a stock greet-ing ldquoGive me some good newsBuddyrdquo
He seemed to slip even deeper
into depression as he ordered red wine and proclaimed ldquoApril is thecruelest monthrdquo
Now Irsquom also a sucker forclassical references so anyone thatquotes TS Eliot deserves my nearly deaf right ear-at least until Ifinish my beer
ldquoTell me about itrdquo I repliedldquoMy putts have hit more lips thanMick Jaggerrsquos dentist lately andmy tee shots have been in the water so much I had to change thegrip on my ball retrieverrdquo
Thoroughly unimpressed withmy links disasters he lifted a glassof Meacutenage a Trois my way and
mumbled a Latin phrase Irsquod heardbefore-ldquoIn vino veritas-in winethere is truthrdquo
I didnrsquot even get a chance toadd my own ldquoAnd in beer there isfreedom but in water there isbacteriardquo toast to justify mydrinking because he had launchedinto a litany of personal problemsthat had befallen him during hisunfortunate fourth month
ldquoIt all began on April 1 when aco-workerrsquos prank caused me tolose my job at the clothing store While I was away from my deskthis jokester left messages for meto call Mr Lyons and Mr Behr
about some fur purchasesldquoHow was I to know it was the
number of the Baton Rouge Zoo
The zookeepers were outragedand contacted the PETA people who threw up a picket lion aroundour store My boss had no choicebut to let me go-a sacrificial lamb you might call me-thrown to the wolvesrdquo
I attempted to fake sympathy and leave quietly but he hadalready ordered another round inhopes of retaining his captiveaudience He took a sip of winegrimaced and complained to noone in particular ldquoThis issupposed to pass for MerlotOh well Caveat emptor-let thebuyer bewarerdquo
His next story was one I couldreally sympathize withldquoOut of work I tried to pick up
a few dollars in a Final Fourbracket but my champion selection Villanova lost to North CarolinaState who wouldnrsquot have evenbeen in the second round if LSUcould have hit the ocean off aboat Isnrsquot there anyone in BatonRouge who can shoot a freethrowrdquo he lamented
I started to mention formerTiger player Eddie Palubinskas who resides in the Capital City and is in the Guinness Book of World Records for most free
throws made in an hour (1206out of 1265) but apparently noone at LSU has had the goodsense to reach out for his helpBut there was no interrupting thehard-luck fellowrsquos whine withthe wine
ldquoI could go on ad nauseumabout the rest of the tournamentand my Alma Mater Albanyrsquosearly exithelliprdquo
ldquoAh the Great Danesrdquo Iinjected flaunting my uselesstrivial knowledge about collegenicknames
ldquoWhy yesrdquo he seemedsurprised
ldquoMy family is originally fromDenmark and they thought it would be clever to send methererdquo
ldquoIs that where you learnedLatinrdquo I asked noting his frequentuse of the language
ldquoOf courserdquo he answeredldquoAre you proficient in theClassics alsordquo
ldquoAd deum qui leaetificat juventutem meamrdquo I repliedproudly recalling my altar boy responses from over 55 years ago
ldquoOh the old Catholic massrdquo hesighed unimpressed ldquoAt least theLatin kept the ritual equally
incomprehensible everywhererdquoldquoSurely yoursquove had some good
things happen to you recentlyrdquo I
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said in my best Pollyanna voiceldquoWell I really thought my luck
had changed when some of my redneck cousins in Georgia scoredsome tickets to a practice round atthe Masters and invited me to jointhemrdquo he recalled ldquoBut we weredishonorably discharged from thepremises for making comments atTiger Woodsrdquo
ldquoWhat in the world did yousayrdquo I asked foolishly ldquoI certainly hope it had nothing to do withthis being the most popular week
in the year for vasectomies so thatmen can sit on a bag of frozenpeas for four days on doctorrsquosorders and watch golf and their wives canrsquot say a wordrdquo
ldquoNordquo he answered ldquoI donrsquotunderstand a lot of golf lingo butit had something to do withTigerrsquos girlfriend Lindsey Vonnshowing up after Woods hadplayed poorly on the front nineOne of my friends said somethinglike lsquoMaybe yoursquoll do better onLindseyrsquos backsidersquo and they showed us the gate making uspersona non gratisrdquo
ldquoMan you are hitting in somehard luckrdquo I sympathizedldquoDidnrsquot the Easter Bunny bring you anythingrdquo I added in a weak attempt to lighten theconversation
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the EasterBunnyrdquo he shot back ldquoI donrsquotbelieve in Santa Claus or theTooth Fairy of the Loch NessMonster I donrsquot believe inBigfoot or aliens or that Elvis and
Michael Jackson are alive andliving together in McElroy Swamp
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the Abominable Snowman orleprechauns or hobbits or Harry Potter And I donrsquot believe inmermaids Minotaurs orMedusa-although Irsquom fairlycertain my first wife was a relativeof the latterrdquo
ldquoDude-is there anything left that you do believe inrdquo I askedincredulously
His face lost what little
expression it had contained and his voice dropped to a Don Corleonehoarse whisper
ldquoI really believe that theChicago Cubs have a chance to win the World Series this yearrdquo
ldquoMan if you believe that yoursquollbelieve in anythingrdquo I countered
ldquoThings didnrsquot get any better asthe month progressedrdquo hecontinued ldquoI came out toSammyrsquos on April 14-unofficially known as National Hard Luck Day-because it was the day Lincoln was shot (lsquoSic SemperTyrannis-and so to all tyrantsrsquoshouted John Wilkes Boothrsquo) theday the Titanic sank and the day of the fatal Apollo 13 radiotransmission-lsquoHouston we have aproblemrsquo Amanda and Emily were gracing the bar so naturally they had attracted a club full of young well-built men all eager toimpress the lovely ladies After afew shot of Petrol the strongmendevised a King Arthur-like contestto see who was the strongest of
the lot and also win a few coinsrdquoldquoThey were going to pull a
sword out of a stonerdquo I askedtrying to keep up with theclassical theme
ldquoNo but after they hadsqueezed every drop out of aninnocent lemon into their tequilathe bet became who could squeezeone drop more I put my money on a lumberjack-looking lad withhuge hands but even he could notcoax one small drop from thedried-up fruit One by one the
rest of the Achilles lookalikes alsofailed and it appeared there wouldbe no winner
ldquoThen a scrawny little guy withglasses appeared from a dark cor-ner and asked if he might attemptthe feat The young studs all hada good laugh until one pushed thelemon toward the nerdy fellow and said lsquoGo ahead Geek Makeit leakrsquo The laughter turned toastonished gasps when thebespectacled gent held the lemonover a shot glass and producedone last-but very obvious-dropThen he picked up the prizemoney on the bar and headed forthe doorrdquo
ldquoHey wait a minuterdquo cried oneof the raging bulls ldquoWhat are you-some kind of magicianrdquo
ldquoNordquo said the money-counting accountant ldquoI work forthe IRSrdquo
ldquoThatrsquos when I rememberedthat the next day was April 15 andIrsquod forgotten to pay my taxes Sonow the government is after me
on top of everything elserdquoldquoLookrdquo I said ldquomaybe yoursquore
just having a bad month Aprilrsquosalmost over and May has got to bebetter In fact the Kentucky Derbyrsquos on May 2 this year and Ihave just the horse to change yourluck and solve all your financialproblemsrdquo
He actually looked encouragedfor the first time since hersquod comein so I neglected to tell him my sordid history of picking winnersin the Derby
ldquoYou seem fond of Latiny phras-es and the horsersquos name is CarpeDiem-Seize the day-which couldalso alter your jaded philosophy onlife He just won a Derby Prep inKentucky by five lengthsrdquo
That was my best shot so I was abit disappointed at the lack of enthusiasm on his part
ldquoThanksrdquo he said ldquobut Ialready have my Derby horsepicked out-one whose name ismore suited to my personalityHersquos a California colt called lsquoOneLucky Danersquordquo
He left me with one lastblast from the so-called ldquodeadlanguagerdquo
ldquoBibamus moriendum est-Letus drink for we must dierdquo
I turned to the young lady behind the bar and took him at his word with my favorite Englishphrase and my last winner of theKentucky Derby at 15-1-ldquoIrsquollhave anotherrdquo
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IntroducingMr Adam
Dale
This month I decided to mixthings up a bit and began a new path with my column I wantto use this space to tell storiesof and in a way give back tothe great musicians living andperforming in and around ourgreat parish With such a richmusic history in Ascension
parish I felt it would beonly fitting to stretch theboundaries on my maiden
journey into these shortbiographies and tell the story of a very dear friend of mineMr Adam Dale
Adam a Minden native was turned onto music by hisparents who purchased him aguitar for Christmas at theage of fourteen Whileattending Minden HighSchool he excelled musicallyespecially in choir class It was
while in high school that Adam had his first chance tolead a band on vocals andguitar when the christian rock
band ldquoShoelessrdquo was formedGiven his great vocal ability
Adam was blessed with ascholarship to attend LouisianaTech in Ruston an opportunity he couldnrsquot turn down Whilein Ruston he would meet and
become friends with severalmusicians that would laterbecome part of the band ldquoThe
American TragedyrdquoldquoTragedyrdquo as it would
become know as began in1999 and got its biggest break
very early on when discoveredand selected to be a part of aUSA network music themed TV
show called Farm Club FarmClub was hosted by BreauxBridge native and former MissUSA Ali Landry The show promoted unsigned bands by mixing them in with a nationalact on a nation wide liveperformance broadcast The
American Tragedy episode wasaired with Crazy Town as thefeatured national act At thetime Crazy Town was promot-
ing their number one smash hitButterfly After the exposure on Farm
Club gigs became easier tocome by American Tragedy began touring from coast tocoast They shared the stage
with bands like Stained SalivaHinder Candlebox andBowling for Soup to name afew After become veterans of the road the band decided tostay 100 independent neversigning with a record labelDale stated ldquoWe could never
find the right deal everything we were offered just didnrsquot feel
right to usrdquo The band wenton to release 3 full lengthalbums a live album and an EPthe most successful of these wasthe 2006 release ldquoWelcome tothe Showrdquo The band was ableto sell nearly 10000 albumsthrough touring alone
In the late 2000rsquos the bandlost their basses and began tolose some momentum It wasaround this time that Adam
met his future wife StefanieLaiche and decided to move toBaton Rouge to purse a solocareer Baton Rouge wasbooming with small venues that
were looking for smaller acts tohire and the timing seamedperfect to Dale This opportu-nity would also allow Adam tofocus on creating an album of material constructed entirely onhis own That first album wastitled ldquoThe Sun has Risen TheSun has Setrdquo
In the last few years Adamrsquos
schedule finally start to slow down and settle He and
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Stefanie are now married andexpecting their second childlater this year Adam iscurrently a resident of Ascensionparish where he has completedhis dream of having a homestudio 2014 saw the release of
Adamrsquos first album as a dad Adam says this is his best work to date The album is a maturedepiction of life as an adult andhow perspectives change frombeing in a rock band on the
roads of America to being adaddy with number two on the
way The album titled ldquoCatsand Dogsrdquo is also a nod to hisdaughter Collins Avery Dale asthey both share the same initials
Please take the time to sample Adam Dale and The AmericanTragedy on iTunes CD Baby orSpotify When you see his nameon a marque around town makesure you stop by and say hello
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Not long ago my step-daughter mentioned that my two grandchildren wanted tospend the night in a tentSpending the night outside in atent is exciting for most chil-dren Im sure most of you havetent stories of your own but fornow I would like to share a
couple of those horror stories of my own with you
We once had a duck lease inthe marsh at Pecan Island where
we were forced to stay in a tentOne particular night the crew decided to bring the boat to theroad We then went to a beerdrinking contest at the only barin Pecan Island We won thecontest during which time thismassive cold front blew through When we returned tothe tent later that night wediscovered that the tent hadbeen blown down Everythingthat we had was wet We didntraise the tent We all crawledunder it and did the best wecould The next morning atdaylight I found myself crawlingout on my hands and kneesupchucking the beer from thenight before
Great plans were in store fortent camping and deer huntingon a trip to Jackson-Bienville
years ago As we approached thecampground late that night we
noticed severe lightning on thehorizon My dad and ourhunting partner had enoughsense to bring a cot to sleep onI slept on the ground only to beawakened about two hours latersoaking wet I then moved tothe truck to miserably spend therest of the night We did kill adeer the next morning andspent the remainder of the day at a laundrymat in town dryingour clothes
Years ago the Bohemia WMA provided a campground My
two hunting partners and I went to the camp site afterspending the day deer hunting
and fishing It was Novemberand the temperature was very
warm One of my huntingbuddies began snoringunbelievably loud that night Ifinally couldnt take it anymoreso I went to the boat to sleepIt wasnt long before my otherbuddy joined me The
mosquitos were horrible outthere and I still couldnt sleepbecause of the snoring comingfrom the tent some tweny-five
yards awayTheres more horror stories
I could tell about tent outingsbut thats enough for now Atsome point in my life I quitstaying in tents and have nointention of doing so in thefuture Although its moreexpensive not nearly as muchfun and not as nature friendlyIll just go get a hotel roomMost of the time well cook ourfish or game on the tailgate of the truck at the room instead of at a campfire
My grandchildren definitely need to spend a night in a tentand Ill probably be the chosenone to do that with them My plans are to pitch it in mybackyard Then when things gosouth sometime that night asIm sure it will well go insideto a nice dry soft bed
Till Next Time
If Youre Over ThirtySleep Inside
James Goosie Guice
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Useless Random Facts with Kellie
bull
Montpelier Vermont is the only state capital
wi thout a McDona ld s bull
A cow give s near ly 200000 glas se s of
milk in her life time
bull
-Earthworms have 5 hearts
bull
The average Japanese watches more than
10 hours of television a day
bull
In average a human losses200 head hairs a day
bull
In the US frisbees out sell
footballs basketballrsquos and
baseballs combined
bull
It is believed that Leonardo do V inci
invented scissors
bull
Despite a population of over a billion
China only has about 200 family names
bull
Buckingham Palace has 602 rooms
bull
Children grow faster in the springtime
bull
During an oysters life it changes
its sex from male to female several times
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When Family Comes to
VisitIt happens several times a year
My out-of-state family comes to visit This past month my sisterJanet(Nana) made a visit with my niece Sally and her growingfamily Millie(3) and Addie(3 months) old
Donrsquot get me wrong I love my family and I love when they visitbut the stuff I have to do to maketheir visit a pleasant one
First off Irsquom a bachelor whichmeans there is house cleaning thatneeds to be done Maybe a coupleof days worth And I am talkingabout real cleaning like vacuuming mopping sheetchanging My favorite task is toclean and clear out the 3rdbedroom Yea Right You know the room that holds anything Ineeded to get out of sight quick junk room However there is aupside to cleaning the room Ialways find things Irsquove beenmissing for months
Then I move to the refrigeratorand another task that is seldomdone Gotta get the tupperwarebowls that are bulging at theseems out the fridge and thehouse After I took the junk out Irealized I didnrsquot have much in thefridge and had to restock With itempty the stains really start toshow I had to use Lysol
Bathroom cleaner and go tocleaning I havenrsquot mentioned thecarport the grass and the visitors bathroom Enough aboutthe cleaning You get the picture
After they arrive we make ourhellos and my home turns into anursery preschool with PrincessSophia and Frozen with Elsa onmy favorite flat screen that isgenerally tuned to sports and western movies
These guys are technology savvyThere is a IPad in both recliners with smartphones everywhereMillie has about 3 different onesOne minute shersquos using hers oneminute her Nanarsquos and then herMoms Hell they hacked my Cable account and recordedDisney shows on my televisionbefore they got here We started our week with a visit
to eat at local restaurants As the week goes on I get a chance totake them fishing Something thatis in my wheel house
I have to tell you fishing with a3 year old has its challenges Last year when she was 2 she had notrouble touching crickets Evencarried the buck around like shehad a cricket purse This year as a3 year old she wasnrsquot gettinganywhere close to those bugs Of
course Nana was trying torcherher encouraging her not to be
scared Also when Nana told herthe small crickets were babycrickets Millie put 2 and 2together and ask ldquoSo you arefishing with the Mommiecricketsrdquo Try to answer thatone Nana
Addie was a great baby She justlayed around played laughednursed and created unique smellsIt reminded me of back when my
son lived with me I made an eggsandwich for Nana and she ate itright off the babyrsquos butt It waslike a baby boody buffet
Now Millie and I made somememories She put her pinkToo-too on my head over my camo hat and put purple grapeflavored silver sparkling lip glosson me I donrsquot think it was my shade and wasnrsquot really in myfashion color wheel Then shepulled out the tangerine colorfingernail polish It took a whilefor that stuff to wear off Igot some funny looks at the
golf courseI did have fun making clues fora treasure hunt for Millie Theclues led her to the freezer where
there a treasure full of toys andgames wrapped in alluminum foilElsa doll from Frozen was oneShe been hugging it ever since
Now their gone Itrsquos quiet Thehouse smells like the dog I now have some 2 skim milk and asmall bottle of something that may be baby milk left behind Irsquom nottouching it I do have most of acrunchy peanut butter jar
Like lsquoThe Beverly Hill BilliesrsquoldquoYarsquoll come back now Hearrdquo
Thoughts from Bully
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$100 OFF any 60 Day program
You are invited to participate in the
2nd Annual
Cooking for a CauseJambalaya Cook-Off
Sunday June 28th to benefit woundedcombat veterans across the United States
Live Entertainment bull 1st 2nd 3rd place awards
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We need teams and sponsorsOur Goal is to exceed the 30 teams oflast year and raise needed funds to
support combat veterans
For More Information contactZack or Katie bull tiger-taverncom
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This Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port FourchonThis Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port Fourchon
Inshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and fishing for specks and reds occasionally drum and sheephead as well arriving back at the dock for 3pm Trips consist of live bait and artificial techniques Live bait ice tackle included If you have a favoriterod by all means bring it Food and drinks available upon request
oldermonths we usually fish Leeville and Golden Meadow marshes armermonths we typically fish Barataria and Timbalier bays beaches and the western barrier islands
Offshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and arriving back at the dock between 4-6pm These trips are the most commonly bookedtrips we generally target bottom species live bait mangrove fish and troll the rip when in season Fish you can expect to catch on t hese trips include snapper grouper amberjack wahoo blackfin tuna lemon fish dolphin
On these trips we generally travel up to 60 miles out
For More Information or to Book a Charter Call Today (985) 396-2728
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Captain Chris MoranHi Im Captain Chris Moran and I have fishedthe offshore and inshore waters of Louisianamy entire life I truly enjoy charter fishing tothe point that I dont know who is havingmore fun the clients or me No saltwaterspecies is safe from Cajun Made Charterswhether it be Tuna Marlin Wahoo DoradoShark Cobia Tarpon Amberjack MangroveRed Snapper Trigger Fish Grouper TroutRedfish or King Mackerel Trips consist ofInshore LiveArtificial Trout and RedfishingShallow and Deep Water Bottom FishingBlue Water Kite Fishing Overnight Tuna andSwordfish Offshore Fly Fishing and Big
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17475 Airline HwyPrairieville LA 70769
Phone 225-647-6240Email Wendellpremiermarinenet
Email salespremiermarinenetwwwPremierMarinenet
Call Philip Banker for a Quote
Premier Performance Marine is an experienced boat dealer in Louisiana for New COACH Pontoons and MistyHarbor Pontoons We also carry well-known brands such as Mercury Evinrude Yamaha Honda Suzuki
Carolina Skiff Bullet Bass Boats and Phoenix Bass Boats Find new and used pontoon boats for sale as well asparts and boat motors at our Louisiana store central to Baton Rouge and New Orleans We also carry fishingboats bass boats and outboard motors You can find new or used models to suit your needs We often have
model close out sales during the summer so you can prepare for next season at a great price
Specializing in Pontoon Boatsfor 15 years
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is Kids having Fun
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is local athletics
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The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is a solid community
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
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ATTENTION ADVERTISERS
The Official Program will be the
ONLY publication distributed at the
Jambalaya Festival
Advertise in theOfficial Program andHelp the Community
T H E O F F I C I A L P R O G R A M O F T H E J A M B A L A Y A F E S T I V A L A S S O C I A T I O N
2 0 1 4
D a n n y R o b e r t 2 0 1 2 J a m b a l a y a C h a m p i o n Advertising revenues raised go toThe Jambalaya Festival Association which in turn
are used and put back into our communityTo purchase ad space or
want to be a sponsor contact We are seekingSponsors for the
JambalayaFestival 2015
Mike Strong2256221324
Wally Tallion2258066579
Memorial Day Weekend May 22 - 24 2015Your whole family will enjoy the vast variety of food fun music and activities
that have made the Jambalaya Festival the cant miss highlight of the year
For information go to jambalayafestivalorg
We are raffling off a Golf Cart and 8 gallon jambalaya pot$10 Golf Cart and $1 Jambalaya Pot Tickets Drawing on May 24th
Sponsored by Krazy Kajun
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Pelican Point has a renewed visionand updated business plan to bothupgrade its facilities and servicesand to soon open its doors to whatshould become one of the toprestaurants and bars inAscension Parish
For almost 18 years Pelican Pointrsquosfood and beverage operation has
primarily focused on golfers needsBut with 800 families now living inPelican Point and nearly 600 familiesliving nearby Pelican Point will soonbe additionally focusing on the foodand beverage desires of these 1400families as well as other people whoare looking for more interesting foodand beverage options
An upgraded Pro Shop has beenmoved to a new location in theclubhouse while the old Pro Shop willsoon become an upscale bar forgolfers Pelican Point residents andothers interested in a beautifully dec-
orated smoke free bar with a greatenvironment
Numerous other renovations areunderway such as enlarging andupgrading the restaurant kitchen as
well as a private diningconferenceroom designed for small meetingsand our new ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquofor 12-24 people per event
Executive Chef Joshua Hebert willoversee all Food and Beverageoperations Chef Joshua Hebert hailsfrom the shores of Bayou LafourcheJoshua launched a new menu the
first week in April and will alsocontinuously offer a weekly lunch spe-cial crafted by him
Please join us for lunch and see allthe new improvements taking placeAs always Pelican Point is OPENTO THE PUBLIC We serve lunchdaily Tuesday-Sunday from 11am-3pm and breakfast on Saturdayand Sunday from 7am-1030am
Once all renovations are completedwe plan to extends our hours in the19th hole bar as well as ourrestaurant which will begin opening
for dinners on selected nights
Over the next few monthrsquos PelicanPoint will keep you updated on theprogress and improvements
Pelican Point is on the Move
Chef Joshua Hebert
ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquo
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All ingredients used are what is typically left overafter a crawfish boil
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Ingredients
frac12 lb peeled Crawfish Tails (with fat)2 lbs boiled red potatoes1 cup boiled corn (cut off the cob)frac14 cup green onions- thinly sliced1 clove boiled garlic1 link boiled sausage- roughly chopped1 cup mayofrac14 cup Creole mustard1 Tbls Creole seasoning
Batter Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil2 cups milk amp 2 eggs (whisk together)2 cups flour4 cups Panko bread crumbs
Method
Reheat your potatoes using either the microwave or byre-boiling them for about 5 minutes In a large mixing bowlcombine the heated potatoes corn chopped sausage greenonions garlic peeled cra wfish tails mayo Creole mustardand Creole seasoning and mix well Take your mixture andform into cakes approx 3 oz each
In a medium sauteacute pan heat your oil over med hi heat Nextdredge your cakes in the flour then the milk and egg mixtureand finally in the Panko bread crumbs Gently drop yourcakes 2 to 3 at a time into your heated oil and cookapproximately 3 minutes on each side Remo ve from heatand allow to cool 2 minutes before serving
41
Cooking Gourmet at Home
Executive ChefBen Jarreau
ldquoAfter The Boilrdquo
Crawfish Cakes
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Invites You to Experience
OPEN DAILY Daily Tours
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11 AM- 2 PM daily Latils Landing
Wednesday through Saturday 6 PM- 9 PMSunday Brunch 11 AM - 3 PM
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Tom Bensonand the Saga of the Intentionally Defective GrantorTrust
In February I wrote an articleabout trusts The article discussedthe basics of trust law andexplained that the trustee of atrust has a duty to act in the bestinterest of the trustrsquos beneficiaries At that time Robert Rosenthalthe trustee of a trust created by Tom Benson was refusing toremove the Saints and Pelicanssports franchises from the trust inexchange for an unsecuredpromissory note that Mr Benson was attempting to substitute
instead Mr Bensonrsquos daughterand his two grandchildren are thebeneficiaries of the trust He wants to remove the teams fromthe trust so he can give them tohis third wife
In recent weeks there have been
further developments regardingthis attempted asset swap that areof interest This article will discussthe strategy Benson is trying to useto remove the sports franchisesfrom the trust and the recentdevelopments regarding hisattempts to do so
The type of trust that owns theSaints and Pelicans is an irrevocabletrust and trusts like this are oftenused for estate tax planningpurposes If someone dies withassets exceeding approximately $5million estate taxes are owedbefore distributions are made to
the heirs To minimize these taxesirrevocable trusts are created andassets are transferred into themSince the trust is irrevocable thecreator of the trust (called theldquoGrantorrdquo) has no right to use theassets therefore the assets arenot considered a part of hisestate at death
In addition to removing assetsfrom the Grantorrsquos estate for estatetax purposes these trusts oftenallow the Grantor to continue to
pay the income tax on the assetstransferred to the trust Thisstrategy is used to further reducethe Grantorrsquos estate for tax purpos-es This is possible because theestate tax laws and income tax lawsare not aligned Assets placed in atrust that are not counted forestate tax purposes can still beconsidered as owned by theGrantor for income tax purposesThis type of irrevocable trust iscalled an ldquointentionally defective
grantor trustrdquo However it is notdefective at all ndash in reality it is very effective at achieving its purposes
To be an ldquointentionally defectivegrantor trustrdquo the lawyer whodrafts it has to put some speciallanguage in it In Louisiana themost common power we use tocreate an ldquointentionally defectivegrantor trustrdquo is for the Grantor tobe able to substitute assets of anequal value for the assets that arein the trust Apparently this rightto substitute assets of an equal value is what Tom Benson istrying to do
As mentioned the trustee hasthus far refused to allow thesubstitution of assets Instead hehas asked for asset appraisals toshow that the values are equalHis refusal to make the exchangeof assets has spawned anotherlawsuit ndash this time in federal courtThis new lawsuit was filed by MrBensonrsquos attorneys on March 11thand it alleges the trustee neverrequired appraisals for previousmultimillion dollar exchanges and
so he shouldnrsquot this time either
There is another lawsuit pendingbetween Benson and his family in aTexas state court over another trustthat owns some other businessesfounded by Benson Although the judge in that case has no authority regarding the new suit filed infederal court he has stated hedoes not believe the asset swapcan happen
Mr Bensonrsquos attempt to removethe Saints and Pelicans from a trustthat owns them so he can givethem to his third wife involves asophisticated planning tool used by attorneys to reduce estate taxesHowever in this instance the toolis being used to try to take some-thing away from his children andgrandchildren and give it to hiscurrent wife I would have toagree with the Texas judge Idonrsquot think this swap will happeneither particularly if the trust issubject to Louisiana law Althoughthis attempt might not be success-ful there is one thing you can take
away from this saga we all need toplan for two things we know aregoing to happen ndash death and taxes
Mrs Melancon has engaged in the practice of law in Louisiana for the past 17 yearsThe primary focus of her practice is estate planning special needs planning elder law and probate She is also accredited by the VA to give advice regarding veteransrsquo benefits For more information please contact her at 225-744-0027 You may also visit her website at wwwLegacyCenterLacom
YOUR ESTATE MATTERSBy Linda Melancon
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Silkpeel Q amp A What is Silkpeeldermalinfusion
The SilkPeel DermalinfusionSystem combines non-invasiveexfoliation with deep delivery of patient-specific solutions directly tothe skin The Silk Peel stimulatesnew cell growth andaddresses your specific skincondition giving your skinthe revitalization you want Your skin immediately looksclearer and brighter and
definitely feels smootherand your makeup will goon easily
How is SilkPeel differentfrom othermicrodermabrasionprocedures
While they both remove aportion of the upper layer of the skin or the stratumcorneum a SilkPeel is much morecontrolled and consistent in the
way it operates That is becauserather than blasting particles at skin(as with older microderm devices)or pushing an abrasive tip acrossthe skin by hand dermalinfusionuses the controlled vacuum pres-sure to pull the skin up into achamber in the hand piece where it is evenly abraded justas agressively or as softly as the vacuum pressure is set by ourskincare professional
Is there any downtime withSilkpeel dermalinfusion
Usually there is no downtime withthe SilkPeel but some patientscan experience tightening of theskin and mild exfoliation Post
treatment the skin may be slightly pink but this should last for aboutone hour Patients can return back to work post treatment or resumetheir everyday routine
Who should get a Silkpeel
All skin types can benefit from theSilkPeel treatment The SilkPeelcan help anyone who has acne sundamage hyperpigmentation brownspots mild wrinkles skin dullnessand large pores Even the mostsensitive-skin individual maybenefit from a silk peel that hasbeen adjusted for their skin type
How often should I geta Silkpeel
To jump start your new skin we recommend 3-4 treatments2 weeks apart and maintenanceevery 2-3 months However evenone silk peel will usually refresh your skin for up to six weeks
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CJ Parent The Musical RidgeRunner form the Bluff Road When you first meet Clarence ldquoCJrdquoParent you wouldnrsquot think that he would even get on a stage much lesssing and play guitar CJ is a quiet
person but he comes out of himself for his music Music is life to CJShirley and I had a relaxing visit with Lynette and CJ on theirhouseboat that CJ built himself in1985 By trade CJ was a surveyorbut the houseboat is a testament tohis carpentry skills Compact andcomfortable the boat has all thecomforts of a land house with theadvantage of cruising the river if one
so desiredThe desire to play music startedearly for CJ but his nudge into
music came from his father MrKenneth (CJrsquos dad) said he always wanted to play guitar so with acouple of box guitars procured fromMexico their musical journey beganCJ was sixteen and still in school soafter his homework was done he
and his dad would practice Thispriceless bond continued (not thehomework but the music) untilhis dad passed away about three years ago
CJ grew up on the Bluff Road inDutchtown CJrsquos dad worked inthe oil field all his life Theyobviously didnrsquot have television asCJ is one of nine children Rosannaand Kenneth Parent are the proudparents of (oldest to youngest)Caroline Shook Cathy HatcherKenneth Jr Claudia HelgettFranky King Clarence ldquoCJrdquoCharlie Celeste Harris andKarla Metz
CJ was a member of the last classto graduate from Dutchtown HighSchool in 1966 This is when hestarted playing music for the publicHis first band was The RidgeRunners This band was comprisedof Pierre Curry-vocals CJ-leadguitar Billy Joe Berteau-rhythmguitar and Ronnie Tircuiton drums
We didnrsquot try to remember datesthat messes up most of us these
days but this is the list of bandsCJ has been a part of for the last44 years
Lynn Landry ampThe Ram Rods
Lynn Landry-vocals and rhythmguitar Gwen Landry-vocals CJ-leadguitar the late Cary Arceneaux-bassRonnie Bercegeay-bass the lateHopson Arceneaux-drums
Mike Broussard amp the Drifters
Mike Broussard-vocals amp rhythmguitar CJ ndashlead guitar and harmonythe late Randy Babin-bass and
Daniel Gautreaux on drums
Southern Boogie Band CJndashvocals the late Randy Braud-leadRandy Bourgeois-drums CharlieMoran- Bass David Miles-keyboardRuckels Gautreaux-trumpet MikeLambert-sax
Destiny CJ ndash vocals amp lead guitarJohn Braud-vocals amp sax Donny Bercegeay-keyboard Dale Hymel-bass Sammy Myers-drums
LA 1 Band Robert Townsend-drums amp vocals CJ ndashlead guitarLane Swearingen-bass About this time CJ played withHenry Broussard and his bandUnfortunately we couldnrsquot remem-ber these guys either Some parts of
getting older really suckThe Reunion Band SteveManseur-lead vocals amp guitar MikeKing-keyboard Buddy Terrel-tenorsax Kevin Terrel-baritone saxRichard Leger-trumpet Cody Marchand-drums John Marchand-bass amp CJ on lead guitar and vocalsCruzzinrsquo CJ ndashlead guitar amp vocalskeyboard-Kit Duncan Snag Hebert-drums amp Randy Babin on bass
As you can see CJ has been quitthe busy fella for the last 44 yearsand Irsquom just talking about his
music CJ was a surveyor for Gulf States Utilities until retiring after25 years because of colon cancer While fighting the cancer CJ triedto keep surveying but the disease was too much CJ and Lynettehave been through three bouts of cancer 2001 2007 amp 2011 Hisbattle isnrsquot over as once again thecancer has reared its ugly headLynette has been there every step of the way for CJ Lynette is anaccomplished musician in her ownright not a surprise considering she
CJ ParentThe Musical Ridge Runner from the Bluff Road
Clarence CJ Parent got his ticket to go play with the Angels on March 25 He was a lifelong friend of mine-his fathers landbordered ours back when Prairieville was really a prairie-and atreasured classmate in the final class of the old Dutchtown High School (Class of 66) My fondest memories of Clarence were playing with him and his dad-Kenneth Boy Parent-at the old C Brauds Grocery and Bar where we played Milk Cow Blues That tune has been recorded by everyone from Robert Johnson to Elvis to George Strait but we did it on Clarences Spanish guitar my
14-dollar Stella and Boys harmonica much to the delight ofRD Smith and the regular crowd
Clarence went on to bigger and better things playing with several Swamp Pop bands long after Id left my gig with Tinker and the BellsBut he always remembered my favorite song before I even requested it- Change Gonna Come by Sam Cook and my sister Lizs Almost Like a Song by Ronnie MilsaUGps I know he is sitting on the back of a pick-up truck with his dad right now playing a Jimmy Rodgerss song or something by Hank Williams He was a good friend and a
good picker and you cant ask for much more than that
Bill Delaune
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was a Bercegeay before she marriedCJ She started playing music in themiddle school band on clarinet Shealso played the baritone horn andtympani drums She graduated
from East Ascension in 1968 gotmarried and moved to Morgan CityShe has three children DwainDupuis Kristian Mayon and SarahMayon She and CJ are blessed
with 6 grandkids Dustin KeilaLauren Megan Bylan and Blair After her divorce Lynette movedhome and thatrsquos when she met CJHer brother actually was playing inthe band with CJ at the time She was encouraged to continue hermusic and got the chance to sit in with the band on saxophone (not abig stretch from the clarinet) She
got loads of encouragement fromband members and other saxplayers (Musicians all seem eagerto help other musicians with theirart) CJ was excited when Lynettestarted with the band since he wasalready ldquosweetrdquo on her He told ushe always wanted to kiss a sax
player We were glad he waited fora female sax player Sax playing wasnrsquot her only attraction for CJThose eyes kept drawing him inNot to mention her outgoing per-sonality charm and strong characterThey got married and remodeledthe houseboat Lynette was actually Cruzzinrsquos sax player until CJ gottoo sick to play If you happen topick up a Cruzzinrsquo CD the title cutldquoFull Recoveryrdquo CJ wrote forLynette A beautiful song be sureto get a copy of the CD
Throughout CJrsquos illness music
has been his stability and drivingforce He really loves his music youcan see it in his face when he talks
about it Lynette was his ROCK always there for him
CJ and Lynette would like tothank all the family and friends whogave them support and prayersthrough this ordeal Yourthoughtfulness and prayers are moreappreciated than you will ever know
Special thanks go out to themusicians that picked up CJrsquos slack
when he was too sick to fulfill hisgigs Mike and Steve BroussardTroy Dupree Steve Manseur BillBoudreaux and Jerry Acosta Youguys are the best
CJ is now retired and working onhis ldquohoney-dordquo list and Lynette works for St Elizabeth Physicians in
the business office CJ still playsmusic Yoursquoll see him at anynumber of benefits playing hisguitar and singing It is admirablethat he plays so many benefits Idonrsquot think he has ever turned downa request to play at a benefit Weare so blessed to have CJ andLynette in our community
We had a wonderful time floatingon the river at the Parentrsquos Theirplace is so peaceful it is always apleasure to spend time with themThanks to them for opening theirlives to us
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Fall gave us an abundant harvest this year
Itrsquos March and wersquore picking thefew remaining cabbage and Brusselsprouts from the garden And believeit or not in the hoop house wersquore still
being offered a few tomatoes from oursummer vines We like many people today are try-
ing new ways of growing our foods while hoping to conserve water andeliminate chemicals Aquaponicshydroponics raised beds wickingbeds even PVC tubing are all popularnew growing technics and wersquove triedthem all
Imagination has really become a funpart of gardening these days Pretty much anything goes
Through trial and error wersquove hadmany successes and failures in eachgrowing method
Aquaponics is the merging of aquaculture (the raising of fish) and hydro-
ponics (growing in nutrient balanced water with a clay media instead of soil)This method proved a bit challengingat first when trying to establish therequired nitrates and nitrides neededfor plant growth and fruit develop-ment while not harming the live fishbut we finally got it It uses the fish waste to feed the plants The plantsand clay media filter and clean the water and return it to the fish and thecycle simply repeats itself It is theclosest resemblance to a natural ecosystem found in and around naturersquosriverbanks Our plants grew andthrived They produced an abundanceof beautiful vegetables Cucumbers
especially thrived in this environmentand produced more than we and ourneighbors could pickle and eat Leafy plants however when picked quickly wilted and wouldnrsquot keep So unless we grazed in the greenhouse for sup-per this method proved not the rightchoice for us
An attractive and fun addition to ahydroponic or an aquaponic system isPVC piping that many use for grow-ing strawberries or lettuce Used astowers above the system for extragrowing space holes are cut from thepiping and replaced with plants Thesame water from the system keeps theplants watered and fed until they areready for harvest Donrsquot expect much
from a first year strawberry plant whether yoursquove planted it in a watersystem or in the ground We plant
our strawberries in October the yearbefore to allow their roots to becomeestablished while the plant is in itsdormant winter stage and cover them with straw or hay(if planted in theground) Once spring arrives theplants will offer you largerfirmer berries
Wicking beds are one of my
favorites They are very close totraditional growing in that theycontain a layer of soil then hay thenmore soil etchellip and act as the namesdescribes water is wicked from thebottom of the container up to theplant roots With this method wehave grown potatoes peanuts snap
beans head lettuce carrots and muchmore All the plants thrived in thisenvironment and the food kept wellafter picking Wicking beds can besituated on a table top or directly onthe ground making them an extremely versatile gardening method for smallor large spaces However if you havelaying hens like we do yoursquoll needsome fencing to protect your plantsfrom your birds should you placethem on the ground
There are many more growingmethods being used today and allhave their pros and cons but nomatter how you grow your familyrsquosfood by all means do it The reward
upon your familyrsquos table is worth theeffort and Irsquom here to tell you pridetastes delicious
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ldquoDo they still play the blues in Chicago When baseball season rolls around
When the snow melts awayDo the Cubbies still play in their ivy-covered burial groundhelliprdquo
Steve Goodman
As that great Americanphilosopher-and sometimescaddy-Bagger Vance once soastutely put it ldquoGolf is a gamethat you canrsquot winrdquo
So when you walk into a localestablishment-like Sammyrsquos Grillin Prairieville-after a round of 18frustrating holes itrsquos difficult toexplain to some of the non-golfingpatrons at the bar what justhappened in the last 4-5 hours
ldquoHowrsquod you hit lsquoem today WildBillrdquo asked one of barfliesfeigning common courtesy
ldquoWell letrsquos just say if I tried togrow tomatoes they would comeup sliced But I was only threeover after six holes-one over ahouse one over a patio and oneover a pool And donrsquot get mestarted on slow play Gasoline was
50 cents a gallon when we startedour round today It took StephenKing less time to write lsquoThe Standrsquothan for us to play 18 holes
ldquoAnd if I see one more20-handicapper plum bobbing athree-foot putt to make eightIrsquom going after him like Elin Woods on a Tiger hunt Andanother thinghelliprdquo
I never got to finish my whiningbecause just then the vision of despair walked into the lounge andplopped down beside me lookinglike hersquod just lost his first-bornmale child on some half-courthook shot at the buzzer Had Ibeen sitting at a blackjack table I
would have left immediately because this guy had ldquodoom of gloom coolerrdquo stamped on hisforehead
Now I wasnrsquot in the most jovialmood myself having just postedmy third consecutive score in themid-okay-upper 80rsquos causing meto fork up a team portrait of Jackson and Lincoln for myale-quaffing opponents But beinga sucker for lifersquos longshots Imustered up all the optimism Icould manage with a stock greet-ing ldquoGive me some good newsBuddyrdquo
He seemed to slip even deeper
into depression as he ordered red wine and proclaimed ldquoApril is thecruelest monthrdquo
Now Irsquom also a sucker forclassical references so anyone thatquotes TS Eliot deserves my nearly deaf right ear-at least until Ifinish my beer
ldquoTell me about itrdquo I repliedldquoMy putts have hit more lips thanMick Jaggerrsquos dentist lately andmy tee shots have been in the water so much I had to change thegrip on my ball retrieverrdquo
Thoroughly unimpressed withmy links disasters he lifted a glassof Meacutenage a Trois my way and
mumbled a Latin phrase Irsquod heardbefore-ldquoIn vino veritas-in winethere is truthrdquo
I didnrsquot even get a chance toadd my own ldquoAnd in beer there isfreedom but in water there isbacteriardquo toast to justify mydrinking because he had launchedinto a litany of personal problemsthat had befallen him during hisunfortunate fourth month
ldquoIt all began on April 1 when aco-workerrsquos prank caused me tolose my job at the clothing store While I was away from my deskthis jokester left messages for meto call Mr Lyons and Mr Behr
about some fur purchasesldquoHow was I to know it was the
number of the Baton Rouge Zoo
The zookeepers were outragedand contacted the PETA people who threw up a picket lion aroundour store My boss had no choicebut to let me go-a sacrificial lamb you might call me-thrown to the wolvesrdquo
I attempted to fake sympathy and leave quietly but he hadalready ordered another round inhopes of retaining his captiveaudience He took a sip of winegrimaced and complained to noone in particular ldquoThis issupposed to pass for MerlotOh well Caveat emptor-let thebuyer bewarerdquo
His next story was one I couldreally sympathize withldquoOut of work I tried to pick up
a few dollars in a Final Fourbracket but my champion selection Villanova lost to North CarolinaState who wouldnrsquot have evenbeen in the second round if LSUcould have hit the ocean off aboat Isnrsquot there anyone in BatonRouge who can shoot a freethrowrdquo he lamented
I started to mention formerTiger player Eddie Palubinskas who resides in the Capital City and is in the Guinness Book of World Records for most free
throws made in an hour (1206out of 1265) but apparently noone at LSU has had the goodsense to reach out for his helpBut there was no interrupting thehard-luck fellowrsquos whine withthe wine
ldquoI could go on ad nauseumabout the rest of the tournamentand my Alma Mater Albanyrsquosearly exithelliprdquo
ldquoAh the Great Danesrdquo Iinjected flaunting my uselesstrivial knowledge about collegenicknames
ldquoWhy yesrdquo he seemedsurprised
ldquoMy family is originally fromDenmark and they thought it would be clever to send methererdquo
ldquoIs that where you learnedLatinrdquo I asked noting his frequentuse of the language
ldquoOf courserdquo he answeredldquoAre you proficient in theClassics alsordquo
ldquoAd deum qui leaetificat juventutem meamrdquo I repliedproudly recalling my altar boy responses from over 55 years ago
ldquoOh the old Catholic massrdquo hesighed unimpressed ldquoAt least theLatin kept the ritual equally
incomprehensible everywhererdquoldquoSurely yoursquove had some good
things happen to you recentlyrdquo I
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said in my best Pollyanna voiceldquoWell I really thought my luck
had changed when some of my redneck cousins in Georgia scoredsome tickets to a practice round atthe Masters and invited me to jointhemrdquo he recalled ldquoBut we weredishonorably discharged from thepremises for making comments atTiger Woodsrdquo
ldquoWhat in the world did yousayrdquo I asked foolishly ldquoI certainly hope it had nothing to do withthis being the most popular week
in the year for vasectomies so thatmen can sit on a bag of frozenpeas for four days on doctorrsquosorders and watch golf and their wives canrsquot say a wordrdquo
ldquoNordquo he answered ldquoI donrsquotunderstand a lot of golf lingo butit had something to do withTigerrsquos girlfriend Lindsey Vonnshowing up after Woods hadplayed poorly on the front nineOne of my friends said somethinglike lsquoMaybe yoursquoll do better onLindseyrsquos backsidersquo and they showed us the gate making uspersona non gratisrdquo
ldquoMan you are hitting in somehard luckrdquo I sympathizedldquoDidnrsquot the Easter Bunny bring you anythingrdquo I added in a weak attempt to lighten theconversation
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the EasterBunnyrdquo he shot back ldquoI donrsquotbelieve in Santa Claus or theTooth Fairy of the Loch NessMonster I donrsquot believe inBigfoot or aliens or that Elvis and
Michael Jackson are alive andliving together in McElroy Swamp
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the Abominable Snowman orleprechauns or hobbits or Harry Potter And I donrsquot believe inmermaids Minotaurs orMedusa-although Irsquom fairlycertain my first wife was a relativeof the latterrdquo
ldquoDude-is there anything left that you do believe inrdquo I askedincredulously
His face lost what little
expression it had contained and his voice dropped to a Don Corleonehoarse whisper
ldquoI really believe that theChicago Cubs have a chance to win the World Series this yearrdquo
ldquoMan if you believe that yoursquollbelieve in anythingrdquo I countered
ldquoThings didnrsquot get any better asthe month progressedrdquo hecontinued ldquoI came out toSammyrsquos on April 14-unofficially known as National Hard Luck Day-because it was the day Lincoln was shot (lsquoSic SemperTyrannis-and so to all tyrantsrsquoshouted John Wilkes Boothrsquo) theday the Titanic sank and the day of the fatal Apollo 13 radiotransmission-lsquoHouston we have aproblemrsquo Amanda and Emily were gracing the bar so naturally they had attracted a club full of young well-built men all eager toimpress the lovely ladies After afew shot of Petrol the strongmendevised a King Arthur-like contestto see who was the strongest of
the lot and also win a few coinsrdquoldquoThey were going to pull a
sword out of a stonerdquo I askedtrying to keep up with theclassical theme
ldquoNo but after they hadsqueezed every drop out of aninnocent lemon into their tequilathe bet became who could squeezeone drop more I put my money on a lumberjack-looking lad withhuge hands but even he could notcoax one small drop from thedried-up fruit One by one the
rest of the Achilles lookalikes alsofailed and it appeared there wouldbe no winner
ldquoThen a scrawny little guy withglasses appeared from a dark cor-ner and asked if he might attemptthe feat The young studs all hada good laugh until one pushed thelemon toward the nerdy fellow and said lsquoGo ahead Geek Makeit leakrsquo The laughter turned toastonished gasps when thebespectacled gent held the lemonover a shot glass and producedone last-but very obvious-dropThen he picked up the prizemoney on the bar and headed forthe doorrdquo
ldquoHey wait a minuterdquo cried oneof the raging bulls ldquoWhat are you-some kind of magicianrdquo
ldquoNordquo said the money-counting accountant ldquoI work forthe IRSrdquo
ldquoThatrsquos when I rememberedthat the next day was April 15 andIrsquod forgotten to pay my taxes Sonow the government is after me
on top of everything elserdquoldquoLookrdquo I said ldquomaybe yoursquore
just having a bad month Aprilrsquosalmost over and May has got to bebetter In fact the Kentucky Derbyrsquos on May 2 this year and Ihave just the horse to change yourluck and solve all your financialproblemsrdquo
He actually looked encouragedfor the first time since hersquod comein so I neglected to tell him my sordid history of picking winnersin the Derby
ldquoYou seem fond of Latiny phras-es and the horsersquos name is CarpeDiem-Seize the day-which couldalso alter your jaded philosophy onlife He just won a Derby Prep inKentucky by five lengthsrdquo
That was my best shot so I was abit disappointed at the lack of enthusiasm on his part
ldquoThanksrdquo he said ldquobut Ialready have my Derby horsepicked out-one whose name ismore suited to my personalityHersquos a California colt called lsquoOneLucky Danersquordquo
He left me with one lastblast from the so-called ldquodeadlanguagerdquo
ldquoBibamus moriendum est-Letus drink for we must dierdquo
I turned to the young lady behind the bar and took him at his word with my favorite Englishphrase and my last winner of theKentucky Derby at 15-1-ldquoIrsquollhave anotherrdquo
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IntroducingMr Adam
Dale
This month I decided to mixthings up a bit and began a new path with my column I wantto use this space to tell storiesof and in a way give back tothe great musicians living andperforming in and around ourgreat parish With such a richmusic history in Ascension
parish I felt it would beonly fitting to stretch theboundaries on my maiden
journey into these shortbiographies and tell the story of a very dear friend of mineMr Adam Dale
Adam a Minden native was turned onto music by hisparents who purchased him aguitar for Christmas at theage of fourteen Whileattending Minden HighSchool he excelled musicallyespecially in choir class It was
while in high school that Adam had his first chance tolead a band on vocals andguitar when the christian rock
band ldquoShoelessrdquo was formedGiven his great vocal ability
Adam was blessed with ascholarship to attend LouisianaTech in Ruston an opportunity he couldnrsquot turn down Whilein Ruston he would meet and
become friends with severalmusicians that would laterbecome part of the band ldquoThe
American TragedyrdquoldquoTragedyrdquo as it would
become know as began in1999 and got its biggest break
very early on when discoveredand selected to be a part of aUSA network music themed TV
show called Farm Club FarmClub was hosted by BreauxBridge native and former MissUSA Ali Landry The show promoted unsigned bands by mixing them in with a nationalact on a nation wide liveperformance broadcast The
American Tragedy episode wasaired with Crazy Town as thefeatured national act At thetime Crazy Town was promot-
ing their number one smash hitButterfly After the exposure on Farm
Club gigs became easier tocome by American Tragedy began touring from coast tocoast They shared the stage
with bands like Stained SalivaHinder Candlebox andBowling for Soup to name afew After become veterans of the road the band decided tostay 100 independent neversigning with a record labelDale stated ldquoWe could never
find the right deal everything we were offered just didnrsquot feel
right to usrdquo The band wenton to release 3 full lengthalbums a live album and an EPthe most successful of these wasthe 2006 release ldquoWelcome tothe Showrdquo The band was ableto sell nearly 10000 albumsthrough touring alone
In the late 2000rsquos the bandlost their basses and began tolose some momentum It wasaround this time that Adam
met his future wife StefanieLaiche and decided to move toBaton Rouge to purse a solocareer Baton Rouge wasbooming with small venues that
were looking for smaller acts tohire and the timing seamedperfect to Dale This opportu-nity would also allow Adam tofocus on creating an album of material constructed entirely onhis own That first album wastitled ldquoThe Sun has Risen TheSun has Setrdquo
In the last few years Adamrsquos
schedule finally start to slow down and settle He and
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Stefanie are now married andexpecting their second childlater this year Adam iscurrently a resident of Ascensionparish where he has completedhis dream of having a homestudio 2014 saw the release of
Adamrsquos first album as a dad Adam says this is his best work to date The album is a maturedepiction of life as an adult andhow perspectives change frombeing in a rock band on the
roads of America to being adaddy with number two on the
way The album titled ldquoCatsand Dogsrdquo is also a nod to hisdaughter Collins Avery Dale asthey both share the same initials
Please take the time to sample Adam Dale and The AmericanTragedy on iTunes CD Baby orSpotify When you see his nameon a marque around town makesure you stop by and say hello
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Not long ago my step-daughter mentioned that my two grandchildren wanted tospend the night in a tentSpending the night outside in atent is exciting for most chil-dren Im sure most of you havetent stories of your own but fornow I would like to share a
couple of those horror stories of my own with you
We once had a duck lease inthe marsh at Pecan Island where
we were forced to stay in a tentOne particular night the crew decided to bring the boat to theroad We then went to a beerdrinking contest at the only barin Pecan Island We won thecontest during which time thismassive cold front blew through When we returned tothe tent later that night wediscovered that the tent hadbeen blown down Everythingthat we had was wet We didntraise the tent We all crawledunder it and did the best wecould The next morning atdaylight I found myself crawlingout on my hands and kneesupchucking the beer from thenight before
Great plans were in store fortent camping and deer huntingon a trip to Jackson-Bienville
years ago As we approached thecampground late that night we
noticed severe lightning on thehorizon My dad and ourhunting partner had enoughsense to bring a cot to sleep onI slept on the ground only to beawakened about two hours latersoaking wet I then moved tothe truck to miserably spend therest of the night We did kill adeer the next morning andspent the remainder of the day at a laundrymat in town dryingour clothes
Years ago the Bohemia WMA provided a campground My
two hunting partners and I went to the camp site afterspending the day deer hunting
and fishing It was Novemberand the temperature was very
warm One of my huntingbuddies began snoringunbelievably loud that night Ifinally couldnt take it anymoreso I went to the boat to sleepIt wasnt long before my otherbuddy joined me The
mosquitos were horrible outthere and I still couldnt sleepbecause of the snoring comingfrom the tent some tweny-five
yards awayTheres more horror stories
I could tell about tent outingsbut thats enough for now Atsome point in my life I quitstaying in tents and have nointention of doing so in thefuture Although its moreexpensive not nearly as muchfun and not as nature friendlyIll just go get a hotel roomMost of the time well cook ourfish or game on the tailgate of the truck at the room instead of at a campfire
My grandchildren definitely need to spend a night in a tentand Ill probably be the chosenone to do that with them My plans are to pitch it in mybackyard Then when things gosouth sometime that night asIm sure it will well go insideto a nice dry soft bed
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Useless Random Facts with Kellie
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Montpelier Vermont is the only state capital
wi thout a McDona ld s bull
A cow give s near ly 200000 glas se s of
milk in her life time
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-Earthworms have 5 hearts
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The average Japanese watches more than
10 hours of television a day
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In average a human losses200 head hairs a day
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In the US frisbees out sell
footballs basketballrsquos and
baseballs combined
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It is believed that Leonardo do V inci
invented scissors
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Despite a population of over a billion
China only has about 200 family names
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Buckingham Palace has 602 rooms
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Children grow faster in the springtime
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During an oysters life it changes
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When Family Comes to
VisitIt happens several times a year
My out-of-state family comes to visit This past month my sisterJanet(Nana) made a visit with my niece Sally and her growingfamily Millie(3) and Addie(3 months) old
Donrsquot get me wrong I love my family and I love when they visitbut the stuff I have to do to maketheir visit a pleasant one
First off Irsquom a bachelor whichmeans there is house cleaning thatneeds to be done Maybe a coupleof days worth And I am talkingabout real cleaning like vacuuming mopping sheetchanging My favorite task is toclean and clear out the 3rdbedroom Yea Right You know the room that holds anything Ineeded to get out of sight quick junk room However there is aupside to cleaning the room Ialways find things Irsquove beenmissing for months
Then I move to the refrigeratorand another task that is seldomdone Gotta get the tupperwarebowls that are bulging at theseems out the fridge and thehouse After I took the junk out Irealized I didnrsquot have much in thefridge and had to restock With itempty the stains really start toshow I had to use Lysol
Bathroom cleaner and go tocleaning I havenrsquot mentioned thecarport the grass and the visitors bathroom Enough aboutthe cleaning You get the picture
After they arrive we make ourhellos and my home turns into anursery preschool with PrincessSophia and Frozen with Elsa onmy favorite flat screen that isgenerally tuned to sports and western movies
These guys are technology savvyThere is a IPad in both recliners with smartphones everywhereMillie has about 3 different onesOne minute shersquos using hers oneminute her Nanarsquos and then herMoms Hell they hacked my Cable account and recordedDisney shows on my televisionbefore they got here We started our week with a visit
to eat at local restaurants As the week goes on I get a chance totake them fishing Something thatis in my wheel house
I have to tell you fishing with a3 year old has its challenges Last year when she was 2 she had notrouble touching crickets Evencarried the buck around like shehad a cricket purse This year as a3 year old she wasnrsquot gettinganywhere close to those bugs Of
course Nana was trying torcherher encouraging her not to be
scared Also when Nana told herthe small crickets were babycrickets Millie put 2 and 2together and ask ldquoSo you arefishing with the Mommiecricketsrdquo Try to answer thatone Nana
Addie was a great baby She justlayed around played laughednursed and created unique smellsIt reminded me of back when my
son lived with me I made an eggsandwich for Nana and she ate itright off the babyrsquos butt It waslike a baby boody buffet
Now Millie and I made somememories She put her pinkToo-too on my head over my camo hat and put purple grapeflavored silver sparkling lip glosson me I donrsquot think it was my shade and wasnrsquot really in myfashion color wheel Then shepulled out the tangerine colorfingernail polish It took a whilefor that stuff to wear off Igot some funny looks at the
golf courseI did have fun making clues fora treasure hunt for Millie Theclues led her to the freezer where
there a treasure full of toys andgames wrapped in alluminum foilElsa doll from Frozen was oneShe been hugging it ever since
Now their gone Itrsquos quiet Thehouse smells like the dog I now have some 2 skim milk and asmall bottle of something that may be baby milk left behind Irsquom nottouching it I do have most of acrunchy peanut butter jar
Like lsquoThe Beverly Hill BilliesrsquoldquoYarsquoll come back now Hearrdquo
Thoughts from Bully
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$100 OFF any 60 Day program
You are invited to participate in the
2nd Annual
Cooking for a CauseJambalaya Cook-Off
Sunday June 28th to benefit woundedcombat veterans across the United States
Live Entertainment bull 1st 2nd 3rd place awards
bull Judged by the Jambalaya Festival Association
We need teams and sponsorsOur Goal is to exceed the 30 teams oflast year and raise needed funds to
support combat veterans
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This Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port FourchonThis Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port Fourchon
Inshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and fishing for specks and reds occasionally drum and sheephead as well arriving back at the dock for 3pm Trips consist of live bait and artificial techniques Live bait ice tackle included If you have a favoriterod by all means bring it Food and drinks available upon request
oldermonths we usually fish Leeville and Golden Meadow marshes armermonths we typically fish Barataria and Timbalier bays beaches and the western barrier islands
Offshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and arriving back at the dock between 4-6pm These trips are the most commonly bookedtrips we generally target bottom species live bait mangrove fish and troll the rip when in season Fish you can expect to catch on t hese trips include snapper grouper amberjack wahoo blackfin tuna lemon fish dolphin
On these trips we generally travel up to 60 miles out
For More Information or to Book a Charter Call Today (985) 396-2728
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Captain Chris MoranHi Im Captain Chris Moran and I have fishedthe offshore and inshore waters of Louisianamy entire life I truly enjoy charter fishing tothe point that I dont know who is havingmore fun the clients or me No saltwaterspecies is safe from Cajun Made Charterswhether it be Tuna Marlin Wahoo DoradoShark Cobia Tarpon Amberjack MangroveRed Snapper Trigger Fish Grouper TroutRedfish or King Mackerel Trips consist ofInshore LiveArtificial Trout and RedfishingShallow and Deep Water Bottom FishingBlue Water Kite Fishing Overnight Tuna andSwordfish Offshore Fly Fishing and Big
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17475 Airline HwyPrairieville LA 70769
Phone 225-647-6240Email Wendellpremiermarinenet
Email salespremiermarinenetwwwPremierMarinenet
Call Philip Banker for a Quote
Premier Performance Marine is an experienced boat dealer in Louisiana for New COACH Pontoons and MistyHarbor Pontoons We also carry well-known brands such as Mercury Evinrude Yamaha Honda Suzuki
Carolina Skiff Bullet Bass Boats and Phoenix Bass Boats Find new and used pontoon boats for sale as well asparts and boat motors at our Louisiana store central to Baton Rouge and New Orleans We also carry fishingboats bass boats and outboard motors You can find new or used models to suit your needs We often have
model close out sales during the summer so you can prepare for next season at a great price
Specializing in Pontoon Boatsfor 15 years
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is Kids having Fun
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is local athletics
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The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is a solid community
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
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ATTENTION ADVERTISERS
The Official Program will be the
ONLY publication distributed at the
Jambalaya Festival
Advertise in theOfficial Program andHelp the Community
T H E O F F I C I A L P R O G R A M O F T H E J A M B A L A Y A F E S T I V A L A S S O C I A T I O N
2 0 1 4
D a n n y R o b e r t 2 0 1 2 J a m b a l a y a C h a m p i o n Advertising revenues raised go toThe Jambalaya Festival Association which in turn
are used and put back into our communityTo purchase ad space or
want to be a sponsor contact We are seekingSponsors for the
JambalayaFestival 2015
Mike Strong2256221324
Wally Tallion2258066579
Memorial Day Weekend May 22 - 24 2015Your whole family will enjoy the vast variety of food fun music and activities
that have made the Jambalaya Festival the cant miss highlight of the year
For information go to jambalayafestivalorg
We are raffling off a Golf Cart and 8 gallon jambalaya pot$10 Golf Cart and $1 Jambalaya Pot Tickets Drawing on May 24th
Sponsored by Krazy Kajun
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Pelican Point has a renewed visionand updated business plan to bothupgrade its facilities and servicesand to soon open its doors to whatshould become one of the toprestaurants and bars inAscension Parish
For almost 18 years Pelican Pointrsquosfood and beverage operation has
primarily focused on golfers needsBut with 800 families now living inPelican Point and nearly 600 familiesliving nearby Pelican Point will soonbe additionally focusing on the foodand beverage desires of these 1400families as well as other people whoare looking for more interesting foodand beverage options
An upgraded Pro Shop has beenmoved to a new location in theclubhouse while the old Pro Shop willsoon become an upscale bar forgolfers Pelican Point residents andothers interested in a beautifully dec-
orated smoke free bar with a greatenvironment
Numerous other renovations areunderway such as enlarging andupgrading the restaurant kitchen as
well as a private diningconferenceroom designed for small meetingsand our new ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquofor 12-24 people per event
Executive Chef Joshua Hebert willoversee all Food and Beverageoperations Chef Joshua Hebert hailsfrom the shores of Bayou LafourcheJoshua launched a new menu the
first week in April and will alsocontinuously offer a weekly lunch spe-cial crafted by him
Please join us for lunch and see allthe new improvements taking placeAs always Pelican Point is OPENTO THE PUBLIC We serve lunchdaily Tuesday-Sunday from 11am-3pm and breakfast on Saturdayand Sunday from 7am-1030am
Once all renovations are completedwe plan to extends our hours in the19th hole bar as well as ourrestaurant which will begin opening
for dinners on selected nights
Over the next few monthrsquos PelicanPoint will keep you updated on theprogress and improvements
Pelican Point is on the Move
Chef Joshua Hebert
ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquo
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All ingredients used are what is typically left overafter a crawfish boil
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Ingredients
frac12 lb peeled Crawfish Tails (with fat)2 lbs boiled red potatoes1 cup boiled corn (cut off the cob)frac14 cup green onions- thinly sliced1 clove boiled garlic1 link boiled sausage- roughly chopped1 cup mayofrac14 cup Creole mustard1 Tbls Creole seasoning
Batter Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil2 cups milk amp 2 eggs (whisk together)2 cups flour4 cups Panko bread crumbs
Method
Reheat your potatoes using either the microwave or byre-boiling them for about 5 minutes In a large mixing bowlcombine the heated potatoes corn chopped sausage greenonions garlic peeled cra wfish tails mayo Creole mustardand Creole seasoning and mix well Take your mixture andform into cakes approx 3 oz each
In a medium sauteacute pan heat your oil over med hi heat Nextdredge your cakes in the flour then the milk and egg mixtureand finally in the Panko bread crumbs Gently drop yourcakes 2 to 3 at a time into your heated oil and cookapproximately 3 minutes on each side Remo ve from heatand allow to cool 2 minutes before serving
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Cooking Gourmet at Home
Executive ChefBen Jarreau
ldquoAfter The Boilrdquo
Crawfish Cakes
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Latilrsquos Landing Houmas House Plantation amp Gardens
Invites You to Experience
OPEN DAILY Daily Tours
Monday Tuesday 9AM - 5 PM Wednesday-Sunday 9AM -7 PM
Cafe Burnside
11 AM- 2 PM daily Latils Landing
Wednesday through Saturday 6 PM- 9 PMSunday Brunch 11 AM - 3 PM
Reservations Required
Latilrsquos Landing R E S T A U R A N T
R I V E R R O A D B U R N S I D E L A bull 2 2 5 4 7 3 9 3 8 0 bull k k h o u m a s h o u s e c o m
J e r e m y L a n g l o i s
E x e c u t i v e C h e f
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Tom Bensonand the Saga of the Intentionally Defective GrantorTrust
In February I wrote an articleabout trusts The article discussedthe basics of trust law andexplained that the trustee of atrust has a duty to act in the bestinterest of the trustrsquos beneficiaries At that time Robert Rosenthalthe trustee of a trust created by Tom Benson was refusing toremove the Saints and Pelicanssports franchises from the trust inexchange for an unsecuredpromissory note that Mr Benson was attempting to substitute
instead Mr Bensonrsquos daughterand his two grandchildren are thebeneficiaries of the trust He wants to remove the teams fromthe trust so he can give them tohis third wife
In recent weeks there have been
further developments regardingthis attempted asset swap that areof interest This article will discussthe strategy Benson is trying to useto remove the sports franchisesfrom the trust and the recentdevelopments regarding hisattempts to do so
The type of trust that owns theSaints and Pelicans is an irrevocabletrust and trusts like this are oftenused for estate tax planningpurposes If someone dies withassets exceeding approximately $5million estate taxes are owedbefore distributions are made to
the heirs To minimize these taxesirrevocable trusts are created andassets are transferred into themSince the trust is irrevocable thecreator of the trust (called theldquoGrantorrdquo) has no right to use theassets therefore the assets arenot considered a part of hisestate at death
In addition to removing assetsfrom the Grantorrsquos estate for estatetax purposes these trusts oftenallow the Grantor to continue to
pay the income tax on the assetstransferred to the trust Thisstrategy is used to further reducethe Grantorrsquos estate for tax purpos-es This is possible because theestate tax laws and income tax lawsare not aligned Assets placed in atrust that are not counted forestate tax purposes can still beconsidered as owned by theGrantor for income tax purposesThis type of irrevocable trust iscalled an ldquointentionally defective
grantor trustrdquo However it is notdefective at all ndash in reality it is very effective at achieving its purposes
To be an ldquointentionally defectivegrantor trustrdquo the lawyer whodrafts it has to put some speciallanguage in it In Louisiana themost common power we use tocreate an ldquointentionally defectivegrantor trustrdquo is for the Grantor tobe able to substitute assets of anequal value for the assets that arein the trust Apparently this rightto substitute assets of an equal value is what Tom Benson istrying to do
As mentioned the trustee hasthus far refused to allow thesubstitution of assets Instead hehas asked for asset appraisals toshow that the values are equalHis refusal to make the exchangeof assets has spawned anotherlawsuit ndash this time in federal courtThis new lawsuit was filed by MrBensonrsquos attorneys on March 11thand it alleges the trustee neverrequired appraisals for previousmultimillion dollar exchanges and
so he shouldnrsquot this time either
There is another lawsuit pendingbetween Benson and his family in aTexas state court over another trustthat owns some other businessesfounded by Benson Although the judge in that case has no authority regarding the new suit filed infederal court he has stated hedoes not believe the asset swapcan happen
Mr Bensonrsquos attempt to removethe Saints and Pelicans from a trustthat owns them so he can givethem to his third wife involves asophisticated planning tool used by attorneys to reduce estate taxesHowever in this instance the toolis being used to try to take some-thing away from his children andgrandchildren and give it to hiscurrent wife I would have toagree with the Texas judge Idonrsquot think this swap will happeneither particularly if the trust issubject to Louisiana law Althoughthis attempt might not be success-ful there is one thing you can take
away from this saga we all need toplan for two things we know aregoing to happen ndash death and taxes
Mrs Melancon has engaged in the practice of law in Louisiana for the past 17 yearsThe primary focus of her practice is estate planning special needs planning elder law and probate She is also accredited by the VA to give advice regarding veteransrsquo benefits For more information please contact her at 225-744-0027 You may also visit her website at wwwLegacyCenterLacom
YOUR ESTATE MATTERSBy Linda Melancon
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Silkpeel Q amp A What is Silkpeeldermalinfusion
The SilkPeel DermalinfusionSystem combines non-invasiveexfoliation with deep delivery of patient-specific solutions directly tothe skin The Silk Peel stimulatesnew cell growth andaddresses your specific skincondition giving your skinthe revitalization you want Your skin immediately looksclearer and brighter and
definitely feels smootherand your makeup will goon easily
How is SilkPeel differentfrom othermicrodermabrasionprocedures
While they both remove aportion of the upper layer of the skin or the stratumcorneum a SilkPeel is much morecontrolled and consistent in the
way it operates That is becauserather than blasting particles at skin(as with older microderm devices)or pushing an abrasive tip acrossthe skin by hand dermalinfusionuses the controlled vacuum pres-sure to pull the skin up into achamber in the hand piece where it is evenly abraded justas agressively or as softly as the vacuum pressure is set by ourskincare professional
Is there any downtime withSilkpeel dermalinfusion
Usually there is no downtime withthe SilkPeel but some patientscan experience tightening of theskin and mild exfoliation Post
treatment the skin may be slightly pink but this should last for aboutone hour Patients can return back to work post treatment or resumetheir everyday routine
Who should get a Silkpeel
All skin types can benefit from theSilkPeel treatment The SilkPeelcan help anyone who has acne sundamage hyperpigmentation brownspots mild wrinkles skin dullnessand large pores Even the mostsensitive-skin individual maybenefit from a silk peel that hasbeen adjusted for their skin type
How often should I geta Silkpeel
To jump start your new skin we recommend 3-4 treatments2 weeks apart and maintenanceevery 2-3 months However evenone silk peel will usually refresh your skin for up to six weeks
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CJ Parent The Musical RidgeRunner form the Bluff Road When you first meet Clarence ldquoCJrdquoParent you wouldnrsquot think that he would even get on a stage much lesssing and play guitar CJ is a quiet
person but he comes out of himself for his music Music is life to CJShirley and I had a relaxing visit with Lynette and CJ on theirhouseboat that CJ built himself in1985 By trade CJ was a surveyorbut the houseboat is a testament tohis carpentry skills Compact andcomfortable the boat has all thecomforts of a land house with theadvantage of cruising the river if one
so desiredThe desire to play music startedearly for CJ but his nudge into
music came from his father MrKenneth (CJrsquos dad) said he always wanted to play guitar so with acouple of box guitars procured fromMexico their musical journey beganCJ was sixteen and still in school soafter his homework was done he
and his dad would practice Thispriceless bond continued (not thehomework but the music) untilhis dad passed away about three years ago
CJ grew up on the Bluff Road inDutchtown CJrsquos dad worked inthe oil field all his life Theyobviously didnrsquot have television asCJ is one of nine children Rosannaand Kenneth Parent are the proudparents of (oldest to youngest)Caroline Shook Cathy HatcherKenneth Jr Claudia HelgettFranky King Clarence ldquoCJrdquoCharlie Celeste Harris andKarla Metz
CJ was a member of the last classto graduate from Dutchtown HighSchool in 1966 This is when hestarted playing music for the publicHis first band was The RidgeRunners This band was comprisedof Pierre Curry-vocals CJ-leadguitar Billy Joe Berteau-rhythmguitar and Ronnie Tircuiton drums
We didnrsquot try to remember datesthat messes up most of us these
days but this is the list of bandsCJ has been a part of for the last44 years
Lynn Landry ampThe Ram Rods
Lynn Landry-vocals and rhythmguitar Gwen Landry-vocals CJ-leadguitar the late Cary Arceneaux-bassRonnie Bercegeay-bass the lateHopson Arceneaux-drums
Mike Broussard amp the Drifters
Mike Broussard-vocals amp rhythmguitar CJ ndashlead guitar and harmonythe late Randy Babin-bass and
Daniel Gautreaux on drums
Southern Boogie Band CJndashvocals the late Randy Braud-leadRandy Bourgeois-drums CharlieMoran- Bass David Miles-keyboardRuckels Gautreaux-trumpet MikeLambert-sax
Destiny CJ ndash vocals amp lead guitarJohn Braud-vocals amp sax Donny Bercegeay-keyboard Dale Hymel-bass Sammy Myers-drums
LA 1 Band Robert Townsend-drums amp vocals CJ ndashlead guitarLane Swearingen-bass About this time CJ played withHenry Broussard and his bandUnfortunately we couldnrsquot remem-ber these guys either Some parts of
getting older really suckThe Reunion Band SteveManseur-lead vocals amp guitar MikeKing-keyboard Buddy Terrel-tenorsax Kevin Terrel-baritone saxRichard Leger-trumpet Cody Marchand-drums John Marchand-bass amp CJ on lead guitar and vocalsCruzzinrsquo CJ ndashlead guitar amp vocalskeyboard-Kit Duncan Snag Hebert-drums amp Randy Babin on bass
As you can see CJ has been quitthe busy fella for the last 44 yearsand Irsquom just talking about his
music CJ was a surveyor for Gulf States Utilities until retiring after25 years because of colon cancer While fighting the cancer CJ triedto keep surveying but the disease was too much CJ and Lynettehave been through three bouts of cancer 2001 2007 amp 2011 Hisbattle isnrsquot over as once again thecancer has reared its ugly headLynette has been there every step of the way for CJ Lynette is anaccomplished musician in her ownright not a surprise considering she
CJ ParentThe Musical Ridge Runner from the Bluff Road
Clarence CJ Parent got his ticket to go play with the Angels on March 25 He was a lifelong friend of mine-his fathers landbordered ours back when Prairieville was really a prairie-and atreasured classmate in the final class of the old Dutchtown High School (Class of 66) My fondest memories of Clarence were playing with him and his dad-Kenneth Boy Parent-at the old C Brauds Grocery and Bar where we played Milk Cow Blues That tune has been recorded by everyone from Robert Johnson to Elvis to George Strait but we did it on Clarences Spanish guitar my
14-dollar Stella and Boys harmonica much to the delight ofRD Smith and the regular crowd
Clarence went on to bigger and better things playing with several Swamp Pop bands long after Id left my gig with Tinker and the BellsBut he always remembered my favorite song before I even requested it- Change Gonna Come by Sam Cook and my sister Lizs Almost Like a Song by Ronnie MilsaUGps I know he is sitting on the back of a pick-up truck with his dad right now playing a Jimmy Rodgerss song or something by Hank Williams He was a good friend and a
good picker and you cant ask for much more than that
Bill Delaune
A T R I B U T E T O A B L U F F R O A D R I D G E R U N N E R
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was a Bercegeay before she marriedCJ She started playing music in themiddle school band on clarinet Shealso played the baritone horn andtympani drums She graduated
from East Ascension in 1968 gotmarried and moved to Morgan CityShe has three children DwainDupuis Kristian Mayon and SarahMayon She and CJ are blessed
with 6 grandkids Dustin KeilaLauren Megan Bylan and Blair After her divorce Lynette movedhome and thatrsquos when she met CJHer brother actually was playing inthe band with CJ at the time She was encouraged to continue hermusic and got the chance to sit in with the band on saxophone (not abig stretch from the clarinet) She
got loads of encouragement fromband members and other saxplayers (Musicians all seem eagerto help other musicians with theirart) CJ was excited when Lynettestarted with the band since he wasalready ldquosweetrdquo on her He told ushe always wanted to kiss a sax
player We were glad he waited fora female sax player Sax playing wasnrsquot her only attraction for CJThose eyes kept drawing him inNot to mention her outgoing per-sonality charm and strong characterThey got married and remodeledthe houseboat Lynette was actually Cruzzinrsquos sax player until CJ gottoo sick to play If you happen topick up a Cruzzinrsquo CD the title cutldquoFull Recoveryrdquo CJ wrote forLynette A beautiful song be sureto get a copy of the CD
Throughout CJrsquos illness music
has been his stability and drivingforce He really loves his music youcan see it in his face when he talks
about it Lynette was his ROCK always there for him
CJ and Lynette would like tothank all the family and friends whogave them support and prayersthrough this ordeal Yourthoughtfulness and prayers are moreappreciated than you will ever know
Special thanks go out to themusicians that picked up CJrsquos slack
when he was too sick to fulfill hisgigs Mike and Steve BroussardTroy Dupree Steve Manseur BillBoudreaux and Jerry Acosta Youguys are the best
CJ is now retired and working onhis ldquohoney-dordquo list and Lynette works for St Elizabeth Physicians in
the business office CJ still playsmusic Yoursquoll see him at anynumber of benefits playing hisguitar and singing It is admirablethat he plays so many benefits Idonrsquot think he has ever turned downa request to play at a benefit Weare so blessed to have CJ andLynette in our community
We had a wonderful time floatingon the river at the Parentrsquos Theirplace is so peaceful it is always apleasure to spend time with themThanks to them for opening theirlives to us
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Fall gave us an abundant harvest this year
Itrsquos March and wersquore picking thefew remaining cabbage and Brusselsprouts from the garden And believeit or not in the hoop house wersquore still
being offered a few tomatoes from oursummer vines We like many people today are try-
ing new ways of growing our foods while hoping to conserve water andeliminate chemicals Aquaponicshydroponics raised beds wickingbeds even PVC tubing are all popularnew growing technics and wersquove triedthem all
Imagination has really become a funpart of gardening these days Pretty much anything goes
Through trial and error wersquove hadmany successes and failures in eachgrowing method
Aquaponics is the merging of aquaculture (the raising of fish) and hydro-
ponics (growing in nutrient balanced water with a clay media instead of soil)This method proved a bit challengingat first when trying to establish therequired nitrates and nitrides neededfor plant growth and fruit develop-ment while not harming the live fishbut we finally got it It uses the fish waste to feed the plants The plantsand clay media filter and clean the water and return it to the fish and thecycle simply repeats itself It is theclosest resemblance to a natural ecosystem found in and around naturersquosriverbanks Our plants grew andthrived They produced an abundanceof beautiful vegetables Cucumbers
especially thrived in this environmentand produced more than we and ourneighbors could pickle and eat Leafy plants however when picked quickly wilted and wouldnrsquot keep So unless we grazed in the greenhouse for sup-per this method proved not the rightchoice for us
An attractive and fun addition to ahydroponic or an aquaponic system isPVC piping that many use for grow-ing strawberries or lettuce Used astowers above the system for extragrowing space holes are cut from thepiping and replaced with plants Thesame water from the system keeps theplants watered and fed until they areready for harvest Donrsquot expect much
from a first year strawberry plant whether yoursquove planted it in a watersystem or in the ground We plant
our strawberries in October the yearbefore to allow their roots to becomeestablished while the plant is in itsdormant winter stage and cover them with straw or hay(if planted in theground) Once spring arrives theplants will offer you largerfirmer berries
Wicking beds are one of my
favorites They are very close totraditional growing in that theycontain a layer of soil then hay thenmore soil etchellip and act as the namesdescribes water is wicked from thebottom of the container up to theplant roots With this method wehave grown potatoes peanuts snap
beans head lettuce carrots and muchmore All the plants thrived in thisenvironment and the food kept wellafter picking Wicking beds can besituated on a table top or directly onthe ground making them an extremely versatile gardening method for smallor large spaces However if you havelaying hens like we do yoursquoll needsome fencing to protect your plantsfrom your birds should you placethem on the ground
There are many more growingmethods being used today and allhave their pros and cons but nomatter how you grow your familyrsquosfood by all means do it The reward
upon your familyrsquos table is worth theeffort and Irsquom here to tell you pridetastes delicious
y Tracy
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ldquoDo they still play the blues in Chicago When baseball season rolls around
When the snow melts awayDo the Cubbies still play in their ivy-covered burial groundhelliprdquo
Steve Goodman
As that great Americanphilosopher-and sometimescaddy-Bagger Vance once soastutely put it ldquoGolf is a gamethat you canrsquot winrdquo
So when you walk into a localestablishment-like Sammyrsquos Grillin Prairieville-after a round of 18frustrating holes itrsquos difficult toexplain to some of the non-golfingpatrons at the bar what justhappened in the last 4-5 hours
ldquoHowrsquod you hit lsquoem today WildBillrdquo asked one of barfliesfeigning common courtesy
ldquoWell letrsquos just say if I tried togrow tomatoes they would comeup sliced But I was only threeover after six holes-one over ahouse one over a patio and oneover a pool And donrsquot get mestarted on slow play Gasoline was
50 cents a gallon when we startedour round today It took StephenKing less time to write lsquoThe Standrsquothan for us to play 18 holes
ldquoAnd if I see one more20-handicapper plum bobbing athree-foot putt to make eightIrsquom going after him like Elin Woods on a Tiger hunt Andanother thinghelliprdquo
I never got to finish my whiningbecause just then the vision of despair walked into the lounge andplopped down beside me lookinglike hersquod just lost his first-bornmale child on some half-courthook shot at the buzzer Had Ibeen sitting at a blackjack table I
would have left immediately because this guy had ldquodoom of gloom coolerrdquo stamped on hisforehead
Now I wasnrsquot in the most jovialmood myself having just postedmy third consecutive score in themid-okay-upper 80rsquos causing meto fork up a team portrait of Jackson and Lincoln for myale-quaffing opponents But beinga sucker for lifersquos longshots Imustered up all the optimism Icould manage with a stock greet-ing ldquoGive me some good newsBuddyrdquo
He seemed to slip even deeper
into depression as he ordered red wine and proclaimed ldquoApril is thecruelest monthrdquo
Now Irsquom also a sucker forclassical references so anyone thatquotes TS Eliot deserves my nearly deaf right ear-at least until Ifinish my beer
ldquoTell me about itrdquo I repliedldquoMy putts have hit more lips thanMick Jaggerrsquos dentist lately andmy tee shots have been in the water so much I had to change thegrip on my ball retrieverrdquo
Thoroughly unimpressed withmy links disasters he lifted a glassof Meacutenage a Trois my way and
mumbled a Latin phrase Irsquod heardbefore-ldquoIn vino veritas-in winethere is truthrdquo
I didnrsquot even get a chance toadd my own ldquoAnd in beer there isfreedom but in water there isbacteriardquo toast to justify mydrinking because he had launchedinto a litany of personal problemsthat had befallen him during hisunfortunate fourth month
ldquoIt all began on April 1 when aco-workerrsquos prank caused me tolose my job at the clothing store While I was away from my deskthis jokester left messages for meto call Mr Lyons and Mr Behr
about some fur purchasesldquoHow was I to know it was the
number of the Baton Rouge Zoo
The zookeepers were outragedand contacted the PETA people who threw up a picket lion aroundour store My boss had no choicebut to let me go-a sacrificial lamb you might call me-thrown to the wolvesrdquo
I attempted to fake sympathy and leave quietly but he hadalready ordered another round inhopes of retaining his captiveaudience He took a sip of winegrimaced and complained to noone in particular ldquoThis issupposed to pass for MerlotOh well Caveat emptor-let thebuyer bewarerdquo
His next story was one I couldreally sympathize withldquoOut of work I tried to pick up
a few dollars in a Final Fourbracket but my champion selection Villanova lost to North CarolinaState who wouldnrsquot have evenbeen in the second round if LSUcould have hit the ocean off aboat Isnrsquot there anyone in BatonRouge who can shoot a freethrowrdquo he lamented
I started to mention formerTiger player Eddie Palubinskas who resides in the Capital City and is in the Guinness Book of World Records for most free
throws made in an hour (1206out of 1265) but apparently noone at LSU has had the goodsense to reach out for his helpBut there was no interrupting thehard-luck fellowrsquos whine withthe wine
ldquoI could go on ad nauseumabout the rest of the tournamentand my Alma Mater Albanyrsquosearly exithelliprdquo
ldquoAh the Great Danesrdquo Iinjected flaunting my uselesstrivial knowledge about collegenicknames
ldquoWhy yesrdquo he seemedsurprised
ldquoMy family is originally fromDenmark and they thought it would be clever to send methererdquo
ldquoIs that where you learnedLatinrdquo I asked noting his frequentuse of the language
ldquoOf courserdquo he answeredldquoAre you proficient in theClassics alsordquo
ldquoAd deum qui leaetificat juventutem meamrdquo I repliedproudly recalling my altar boy responses from over 55 years ago
ldquoOh the old Catholic massrdquo hesighed unimpressed ldquoAt least theLatin kept the ritual equally
incomprehensible everywhererdquoldquoSurely yoursquove had some good
things happen to you recentlyrdquo I
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said in my best Pollyanna voiceldquoWell I really thought my luck
had changed when some of my redneck cousins in Georgia scoredsome tickets to a practice round atthe Masters and invited me to jointhemrdquo he recalled ldquoBut we weredishonorably discharged from thepremises for making comments atTiger Woodsrdquo
ldquoWhat in the world did yousayrdquo I asked foolishly ldquoI certainly hope it had nothing to do withthis being the most popular week
in the year for vasectomies so thatmen can sit on a bag of frozenpeas for four days on doctorrsquosorders and watch golf and their wives canrsquot say a wordrdquo
ldquoNordquo he answered ldquoI donrsquotunderstand a lot of golf lingo butit had something to do withTigerrsquos girlfriend Lindsey Vonnshowing up after Woods hadplayed poorly on the front nineOne of my friends said somethinglike lsquoMaybe yoursquoll do better onLindseyrsquos backsidersquo and they showed us the gate making uspersona non gratisrdquo
ldquoMan you are hitting in somehard luckrdquo I sympathizedldquoDidnrsquot the Easter Bunny bring you anythingrdquo I added in a weak attempt to lighten theconversation
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the EasterBunnyrdquo he shot back ldquoI donrsquotbelieve in Santa Claus or theTooth Fairy of the Loch NessMonster I donrsquot believe inBigfoot or aliens or that Elvis and
Michael Jackson are alive andliving together in McElroy Swamp
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the Abominable Snowman orleprechauns or hobbits or Harry Potter And I donrsquot believe inmermaids Minotaurs orMedusa-although Irsquom fairlycertain my first wife was a relativeof the latterrdquo
ldquoDude-is there anything left that you do believe inrdquo I askedincredulously
His face lost what little
expression it had contained and his voice dropped to a Don Corleonehoarse whisper
ldquoI really believe that theChicago Cubs have a chance to win the World Series this yearrdquo
ldquoMan if you believe that yoursquollbelieve in anythingrdquo I countered
ldquoThings didnrsquot get any better asthe month progressedrdquo hecontinued ldquoI came out toSammyrsquos on April 14-unofficially known as National Hard Luck Day-because it was the day Lincoln was shot (lsquoSic SemperTyrannis-and so to all tyrantsrsquoshouted John Wilkes Boothrsquo) theday the Titanic sank and the day of the fatal Apollo 13 radiotransmission-lsquoHouston we have aproblemrsquo Amanda and Emily were gracing the bar so naturally they had attracted a club full of young well-built men all eager toimpress the lovely ladies After afew shot of Petrol the strongmendevised a King Arthur-like contestto see who was the strongest of
the lot and also win a few coinsrdquoldquoThey were going to pull a
sword out of a stonerdquo I askedtrying to keep up with theclassical theme
ldquoNo but after they hadsqueezed every drop out of aninnocent lemon into their tequilathe bet became who could squeezeone drop more I put my money on a lumberjack-looking lad withhuge hands but even he could notcoax one small drop from thedried-up fruit One by one the
rest of the Achilles lookalikes alsofailed and it appeared there wouldbe no winner
ldquoThen a scrawny little guy withglasses appeared from a dark cor-ner and asked if he might attemptthe feat The young studs all hada good laugh until one pushed thelemon toward the nerdy fellow and said lsquoGo ahead Geek Makeit leakrsquo The laughter turned toastonished gasps when thebespectacled gent held the lemonover a shot glass and producedone last-but very obvious-dropThen he picked up the prizemoney on the bar and headed forthe doorrdquo
ldquoHey wait a minuterdquo cried oneof the raging bulls ldquoWhat are you-some kind of magicianrdquo
ldquoNordquo said the money-counting accountant ldquoI work forthe IRSrdquo
ldquoThatrsquos when I rememberedthat the next day was April 15 andIrsquod forgotten to pay my taxes Sonow the government is after me
on top of everything elserdquoldquoLookrdquo I said ldquomaybe yoursquore
just having a bad month Aprilrsquosalmost over and May has got to bebetter In fact the Kentucky Derbyrsquos on May 2 this year and Ihave just the horse to change yourluck and solve all your financialproblemsrdquo
He actually looked encouragedfor the first time since hersquod comein so I neglected to tell him my sordid history of picking winnersin the Derby
ldquoYou seem fond of Latiny phras-es and the horsersquos name is CarpeDiem-Seize the day-which couldalso alter your jaded philosophy onlife He just won a Derby Prep inKentucky by five lengthsrdquo
That was my best shot so I was abit disappointed at the lack of enthusiasm on his part
ldquoThanksrdquo he said ldquobut Ialready have my Derby horsepicked out-one whose name ismore suited to my personalityHersquos a California colt called lsquoOneLucky Danersquordquo
He left me with one lastblast from the so-called ldquodeadlanguagerdquo
ldquoBibamus moriendum est-Letus drink for we must dierdquo
I turned to the young lady behind the bar and took him at his word with my favorite Englishphrase and my last winner of theKentucky Derby at 15-1-ldquoIrsquollhave anotherrdquo
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IntroducingMr Adam
Dale
This month I decided to mixthings up a bit and began a new path with my column I wantto use this space to tell storiesof and in a way give back tothe great musicians living andperforming in and around ourgreat parish With such a richmusic history in Ascension
parish I felt it would beonly fitting to stretch theboundaries on my maiden
journey into these shortbiographies and tell the story of a very dear friend of mineMr Adam Dale
Adam a Minden native was turned onto music by hisparents who purchased him aguitar for Christmas at theage of fourteen Whileattending Minden HighSchool he excelled musicallyespecially in choir class It was
while in high school that Adam had his first chance tolead a band on vocals andguitar when the christian rock
band ldquoShoelessrdquo was formedGiven his great vocal ability
Adam was blessed with ascholarship to attend LouisianaTech in Ruston an opportunity he couldnrsquot turn down Whilein Ruston he would meet and
become friends with severalmusicians that would laterbecome part of the band ldquoThe
American TragedyrdquoldquoTragedyrdquo as it would
become know as began in1999 and got its biggest break
very early on when discoveredand selected to be a part of aUSA network music themed TV
show called Farm Club FarmClub was hosted by BreauxBridge native and former MissUSA Ali Landry The show promoted unsigned bands by mixing them in with a nationalact on a nation wide liveperformance broadcast The
American Tragedy episode wasaired with Crazy Town as thefeatured national act At thetime Crazy Town was promot-
ing their number one smash hitButterfly After the exposure on Farm
Club gigs became easier tocome by American Tragedy began touring from coast tocoast They shared the stage
with bands like Stained SalivaHinder Candlebox andBowling for Soup to name afew After become veterans of the road the band decided tostay 100 independent neversigning with a record labelDale stated ldquoWe could never
find the right deal everything we were offered just didnrsquot feel
right to usrdquo The band wenton to release 3 full lengthalbums a live album and an EPthe most successful of these wasthe 2006 release ldquoWelcome tothe Showrdquo The band was ableto sell nearly 10000 albumsthrough touring alone
In the late 2000rsquos the bandlost their basses and began tolose some momentum It wasaround this time that Adam
met his future wife StefanieLaiche and decided to move toBaton Rouge to purse a solocareer Baton Rouge wasbooming with small venues that
were looking for smaller acts tohire and the timing seamedperfect to Dale This opportu-nity would also allow Adam tofocus on creating an album of material constructed entirely onhis own That first album wastitled ldquoThe Sun has Risen TheSun has Setrdquo
In the last few years Adamrsquos
schedule finally start to slow down and settle He and
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Stefanie are now married andexpecting their second childlater this year Adam iscurrently a resident of Ascensionparish where he has completedhis dream of having a homestudio 2014 saw the release of
Adamrsquos first album as a dad Adam says this is his best work to date The album is a maturedepiction of life as an adult andhow perspectives change frombeing in a rock band on the
roads of America to being adaddy with number two on the
way The album titled ldquoCatsand Dogsrdquo is also a nod to hisdaughter Collins Avery Dale asthey both share the same initials
Please take the time to sample Adam Dale and The AmericanTragedy on iTunes CD Baby orSpotify When you see his nameon a marque around town makesure you stop by and say hello
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Not long ago my step-daughter mentioned that my two grandchildren wanted tospend the night in a tentSpending the night outside in atent is exciting for most chil-dren Im sure most of you havetent stories of your own but fornow I would like to share a
couple of those horror stories of my own with you
We once had a duck lease inthe marsh at Pecan Island where
we were forced to stay in a tentOne particular night the crew decided to bring the boat to theroad We then went to a beerdrinking contest at the only barin Pecan Island We won thecontest during which time thismassive cold front blew through When we returned tothe tent later that night wediscovered that the tent hadbeen blown down Everythingthat we had was wet We didntraise the tent We all crawledunder it and did the best wecould The next morning atdaylight I found myself crawlingout on my hands and kneesupchucking the beer from thenight before
Great plans were in store fortent camping and deer huntingon a trip to Jackson-Bienville
years ago As we approached thecampground late that night we
noticed severe lightning on thehorizon My dad and ourhunting partner had enoughsense to bring a cot to sleep onI slept on the ground only to beawakened about two hours latersoaking wet I then moved tothe truck to miserably spend therest of the night We did kill adeer the next morning andspent the remainder of the day at a laundrymat in town dryingour clothes
Years ago the Bohemia WMA provided a campground My
two hunting partners and I went to the camp site afterspending the day deer hunting
and fishing It was Novemberand the temperature was very
warm One of my huntingbuddies began snoringunbelievably loud that night Ifinally couldnt take it anymoreso I went to the boat to sleepIt wasnt long before my otherbuddy joined me The
mosquitos were horrible outthere and I still couldnt sleepbecause of the snoring comingfrom the tent some tweny-five
yards awayTheres more horror stories
I could tell about tent outingsbut thats enough for now Atsome point in my life I quitstaying in tents and have nointention of doing so in thefuture Although its moreexpensive not nearly as muchfun and not as nature friendlyIll just go get a hotel roomMost of the time well cook ourfish or game on the tailgate of the truck at the room instead of at a campfire
My grandchildren definitely need to spend a night in a tentand Ill probably be the chosenone to do that with them My plans are to pitch it in mybackyard Then when things gosouth sometime that night asIm sure it will well go insideto a nice dry soft bed
Till Next Time
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Useless Random Facts with Kellie
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Montpelier Vermont is the only state capital
wi thout a McDona ld s bull
A cow give s near ly 200000 glas se s of
milk in her life time
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-Earthworms have 5 hearts
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The average Japanese watches more than
10 hours of television a day
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In average a human losses200 head hairs a day
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In the US frisbees out sell
footballs basketballrsquos and
baseballs combined
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It is believed that Leonardo do V inci
invented scissors
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Despite a population of over a billion
China only has about 200 family names
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Children grow faster in the springtime
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During an oysters life it changes
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When Family Comes to
VisitIt happens several times a year
My out-of-state family comes to visit This past month my sisterJanet(Nana) made a visit with my niece Sally and her growingfamily Millie(3) and Addie(3 months) old
Donrsquot get me wrong I love my family and I love when they visitbut the stuff I have to do to maketheir visit a pleasant one
First off Irsquom a bachelor whichmeans there is house cleaning thatneeds to be done Maybe a coupleof days worth And I am talkingabout real cleaning like vacuuming mopping sheetchanging My favorite task is toclean and clear out the 3rdbedroom Yea Right You know the room that holds anything Ineeded to get out of sight quick junk room However there is aupside to cleaning the room Ialways find things Irsquove beenmissing for months
Then I move to the refrigeratorand another task that is seldomdone Gotta get the tupperwarebowls that are bulging at theseems out the fridge and thehouse After I took the junk out Irealized I didnrsquot have much in thefridge and had to restock With itempty the stains really start toshow I had to use Lysol
Bathroom cleaner and go tocleaning I havenrsquot mentioned thecarport the grass and the visitors bathroom Enough aboutthe cleaning You get the picture
After they arrive we make ourhellos and my home turns into anursery preschool with PrincessSophia and Frozen with Elsa onmy favorite flat screen that isgenerally tuned to sports and western movies
These guys are technology savvyThere is a IPad in both recliners with smartphones everywhereMillie has about 3 different onesOne minute shersquos using hers oneminute her Nanarsquos and then herMoms Hell they hacked my Cable account and recordedDisney shows on my televisionbefore they got here We started our week with a visit
to eat at local restaurants As the week goes on I get a chance totake them fishing Something thatis in my wheel house
I have to tell you fishing with a3 year old has its challenges Last year when she was 2 she had notrouble touching crickets Evencarried the buck around like shehad a cricket purse This year as a3 year old she wasnrsquot gettinganywhere close to those bugs Of
course Nana was trying torcherher encouraging her not to be
scared Also when Nana told herthe small crickets were babycrickets Millie put 2 and 2together and ask ldquoSo you arefishing with the Mommiecricketsrdquo Try to answer thatone Nana
Addie was a great baby She justlayed around played laughednursed and created unique smellsIt reminded me of back when my
son lived with me I made an eggsandwich for Nana and she ate itright off the babyrsquos butt It waslike a baby boody buffet
Now Millie and I made somememories She put her pinkToo-too on my head over my camo hat and put purple grapeflavored silver sparkling lip glosson me I donrsquot think it was my shade and wasnrsquot really in myfashion color wheel Then shepulled out the tangerine colorfingernail polish It took a whilefor that stuff to wear off Igot some funny looks at the
golf courseI did have fun making clues fora treasure hunt for Millie Theclues led her to the freezer where
there a treasure full of toys andgames wrapped in alluminum foilElsa doll from Frozen was oneShe been hugging it ever since
Now their gone Itrsquos quiet Thehouse smells like the dog I now have some 2 skim milk and asmall bottle of something that may be baby milk left behind Irsquom nottouching it I do have most of acrunchy peanut butter jar
Like lsquoThe Beverly Hill BilliesrsquoldquoYarsquoll come back now Hearrdquo
Thoughts from Bully
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This Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port FourchonThis Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port Fourchon
Inshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and fishing for specks and reds occasionally drum and sheephead as well arriving back at the dock for 3pm Trips consist of live bait and artificial techniques Live bait ice tackle included If you have a favoriterod by all means bring it Food and drinks available upon request
oldermonths we usually fish Leeville and Golden Meadow marshes armermonths we typically fish Barataria and Timbalier bays beaches and the western barrier islands
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2 0 1 4
D a n n y R o b e r t 2 0 1 2 J a m b a l a y a C h a m p i o n Advertising revenues raised go toThe Jambalaya Festival Association which in turn
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Memorial Day Weekend May 22 - 24 2015Your whole family will enjoy the vast variety of food fun music and activities
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For information go to jambalayafestivalorg
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Sponsored by Krazy Kajun
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Pelican Point has a renewed visionand updated business plan to bothupgrade its facilities and servicesand to soon open its doors to whatshould become one of the toprestaurants and bars inAscension Parish
For almost 18 years Pelican Pointrsquosfood and beverage operation has
primarily focused on golfers needsBut with 800 families now living inPelican Point and nearly 600 familiesliving nearby Pelican Point will soonbe additionally focusing on the foodand beverage desires of these 1400families as well as other people whoare looking for more interesting foodand beverage options
An upgraded Pro Shop has beenmoved to a new location in theclubhouse while the old Pro Shop willsoon become an upscale bar forgolfers Pelican Point residents andothers interested in a beautifully dec-
orated smoke free bar with a greatenvironment
Numerous other renovations areunderway such as enlarging andupgrading the restaurant kitchen as
well as a private diningconferenceroom designed for small meetingsand our new ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquofor 12-24 people per event
Executive Chef Joshua Hebert willoversee all Food and Beverageoperations Chef Joshua Hebert hailsfrom the shores of Bayou LafourcheJoshua launched a new menu the
first week in April and will alsocontinuously offer a weekly lunch spe-cial crafted by him
Please join us for lunch and see allthe new improvements taking placeAs always Pelican Point is OPENTO THE PUBLIC We serve lunchdaily Tuesday-Sunday from 11am-3pm and breakfast on Saturdayand Sunday from 7am-1030am
Once all renovations are completedwe plan to extends our hours in the19th hole bar as well as ourrestaurant which will begin opening
for dinners on selected nights
Over the next few monthrsquos PelicanPoint will keep you updated on theprogress and improvements
Pelican Point is on the Move
Chef Joshua Hebert
ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquo
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All ingredients used are what is typically left overafter a crawfish boil
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Ingredients
frac12 lb peeled Crawfish Tails (with fat)2 lbs boiled red potatoes1 cup boiled corn (cut off the cob)frac14 cup green onions- thinly sliced1 clove boiled garlic1 link boiled sausage- roughly chopped1 cup mayofrac14 cup Creole mustard1 Tbls Creole seasoning
Batter Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil2 cups milk amp 2 eggs (whisk together)2 cups flour4 cups Panko bread crumbs
Method
Reheat your potatoes using either the microwave or byre-boiling them for about 5 minutes In a large mixing bowlcombine the heated potatoes corn chopped sausage greenonions garlic peeled cra wfish tails mayo Creole mustardand Creole seasoning and mix well Take your mixture andform into cakes approx 3 oz each
In a medium sauteacute pan heat your oil over med hi heat Nextdredge your cakes in the flour then the milk and egg mixtureand finally in the Panko bread crumbs Gently drop yourcakes 2 to 3 at a time into your heated oil and cookapproximately 3 minutes on each side Remo ve from heatand allow to cool 2 minutes before serving
41
Cooking Gourmet at Home
Executive ChefBen Jarreau
ldquoAfter The Boilrdquo
Crawfish Cakes
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Invites You to Experience
OPEN DAILY Daily Tours
Monday Tuesday 9AM - 5 PM Wednesday-Sunday 9AM -7 PM
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11 AM- 2 PM daily Latils Landing
Wednesday through Saturday 6 PM- 9 PMSunday Brunch 11 AM - 3 PM
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Silkpeel Q amp A What is Silkpeeldermalinfusion
The SilkPeel DermalinfusionSystem combines non-invasiveexfoliation with deep delivery of patient-specific solutions directly tothe skin The Silk Peel stimulatesnew cell growth andaddresses your specific skincondition giving your skinthe revitalization you want Your skin immediately looksclearer and brighter and
definitely feels smootherand your makeup will goon easily
How is SilkPeel differentfrom othermicrodermabrasionprocedures
While they both remove aportion of the upper layer of the skin or the stratumcorneum a SilkPeel is much morecontrolled and consistent in the
way it operates That is becauserather than blasting particles at skin(as with older microderm devices)or pushing an abrasive tip acrossthe skin by hand dermalinfusionuses the controlled vacuum pres-sure to pull the skin up into achamber in the hand piece where it is evenly abraded justas agressively or as softly as the vacuum pressure is set by ourskincare professional
Is there any downtime withSilkpeel dermalinfusion
Usually there is no downtime withthe SilkPeel but some patientscan experience tightening of theskin and mild exfoliation Post
treatment the skin may be slightly pink but this should last for aboutone hour Patients can return back to work post treatment or resumetheir everyday routine
Who should get a Silkpeel
All skin types can benefit from theSilkPeel treatment The SilkPeelcan help anyone who has acne sundamage hyperpigmentation brownspots mild wrinkles skin dullnessand large pores Even the mostsensitive-skin individual maybenefit from a silk peel that hasbeen adjusted for their skin type
How often should I geta Silkpeel
To jump start your new skin we recommend 3-4 treatments2 weeks apart and maintenanceevery 2-3 months However evenone silk peel will usually refresh your skin for up to six weeks
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CJ Parent The Musical RidgeRunner form the Bluff Road When you first meet Clarence ldquoCJrdquoParent you wouldnrsquot think that he would even get on a stage much lesssing and play guitar CJ is a quiet
person but he comes out of himself for his music Music is life to CJShirley and I had a relaxing visit with Lynette and CJ on theirhouseboat that CJ built himself in1985 By trade CJ was a surveyorbut the houseboat is a testament tohis carpentry skills Compact andcomfortable the boat has all thecomforts of a land house with theadvantage of cruising the river if one
so desiredThe desire to play music startedearly for CJ but his nudge into
music came from his father MrKenneth (CJrsquos dad) said he always wanted to play guitar so with acouple of box guitars procured fromMexico their musical journey beganCJ was sixteen and still in school soafter his homework was done he
and his dad would practice Thispriceless bond continued (not thehomework but the music) untilhis dad passed away about three years ago
CJ grew up on the Bluff Road inDutchtown CJrsquos dad worked inthe oil field all his life Theyobviously didnrsquot have television asCJ is one of nine children Rosannaand Kenneth Parent are the proudparents of (oldest to youngest)Caroline Shook Cathy HatcherKenneth Jr Claudia HelgettFranky King Clarence ldquoCJrdquoCharlie Celeste Harris andKarla Metz
CJ was a member of the last classto graduate from Dutchtown HighSchool in 1966 This is when hestarted playing music for the publicHis first band was The RidgeRunners This band was comprisedof Pierre Curry-vocals CJ-leadguitar Billy Joe Berteau-rhythmguitar and Ronnie Tircuiton drums
We didnrsquot try to remember datesthat messes up most of us these
days but this is the list of bandsCJ has been a part of for the last44 years
Lynn Landry ampThe Ram Rods
Lynn Landry-vocals and rhythmguitar Gwen Landry-vocals CJ-leadguitar the late Cary Arceneaux-bassRonnie Bercegeay-bass the lateHopson Arceneaux-drums
Mike Broussard amp the Drifters
Mike Broussard-vocals amp rhythmguitar CJ ndashlead guitar and harmonythe late Randy Babin-bass and
Daniel Gautreaux on drums
Southern Boogie Band CJndashvocals the late Randy Braud-leadRandy Bourgeois-drums CharlieMoran- Bass David Miles-keyboardRuckels Gautreaux-trumpet MikeLambert-sax
Destiny CJ ndash vocals amp lead guitarJohn Braud-vocals amp sax Donny Bercegeay-keyboard Dale Hymel-bass Sammy Myers-drums
LA 1 Band Robert Townsend-drums amp vocals CJ ndashlead guitarLane Swearingen-bass About this time CJ played withHenry Broussard and his bandUnfortunately we couldnrsquot remem-ber these guys either Some parts of
getting older really suckThe Reunion Band SteveManseur-lead vocals amp guitar MikeKing-keyboard Buddy Terrel-tenorsax Kevin Terrel-baritone saxRichard Leger-trumpet Cody Marchand-drums John Marchand-bass amp CJ on lead guitar and vocalsCruzzinrsquo CJ ndashlead guitar amp vocalskeyboard-Kit Duncan Snag Hebert-drums amp Randy Babin on bass
As you can see CJ has been quitthe busy fella for the last 44 yearsand Irsquom just talking about his
music CJ was a surveyor for Gulf States Utilities until retiring after25 years because of colon cancer While fighting the cancer CJ triedto keep surveying but the disease was too much CJ and Lynettehave been through three bouts of cancer 2001 2007 amp 2011 Hisbattle isnrsquot over as once again thecancer has reared its ugly headLynette has been there every step of the way for CJ Lynette is anaccomplished musician in her ownright not a surprise considering she
CJ ParentThe Musical Ridge Runner from the Bluff Road
Clarence CJ Parent got his ticket to go play with the Angels on March 25 He was a lifelong friend of mine-his fathers landbordered ours back when Prairieville was really a prairie-and atreasured classmate in the final class of the old Dutchtown High School (Class of 66) My fondest memories of Clarence were playing with him and his dad-Kenneth Boy Parent-at the old C Brauds Grocery and Bar where we played Milk Cow Blues That tune has been recorded by everyone from Robert Johnson to Elvis to George Strait but we did it on Clarences Spanish guitar my
14-dollar Stella and Boys harmonica much to the delight ofRD Smith and the regular crowd
Clarence went on to bigger and better things playing with several Swamp Pop bands long after Id left my gig with Tinker and the BellsBut he always remembered my favorite song before I even requested it- Change Gonna Come by Sam Cook and my sister Lizs Almost Like a Song by Ronnie MilsaUGps I know he is sitting on the back of a pick-up truck with his dad right now playing a Jimmy Rodgerss song or something by Hank Williams He was a good friend and a
good picker and you cant ask for much more than that
Bill Delaune
A T R I B U T E T O A B L U F F R O A D R I D G E R U N N E R
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was a Bercegeay before she marriedCJ She started playing music in themiddle school band on clarinet Shealso played the baritone horn andtympani drums She graduated
from East Ascension in 1968 gotmarried and moved to Morgan CityShe has three children DwainDupuis Kristian Mayon and SarahMayon She and CJ are blessed
with 6 grandkids Dustin KeilaLauren Megan Bylan and Blair After her divorce Lynette movedhome and thatrsquos when she met CJHer brother actually was playing inthe band with CJ at the time She was encouraged to continue hermusic and got the chance to sit in with the band on saxophone (not abig stretch from the clarinet) She
got loads of encouragement fromband members and other saxplayers (Musicians all seem eagerto help other musicians with theirart) CJ was excited when Lynettestarted with the band since he wasalready ldquosweetrdquo on her He told ushe always wanted to kiss a sax
player We were glad he waited fora female sax player Sax playing wasnrsquot her only attraction for CJThose eyes kept drawing him inNot to mention her outgoing per-sonality charm and strong characterThey got married and remodeledthe houseboat Lynette was actually Cruzzinrsquos sax player until CJ gottoo sick to play If you happen topick up a Cruzzinrsquo CD the title cutldquoFull Recoveryrdquo CJ wrote forLynette A beautiful song be sureto get a copy of the CD
Throughout CJrsquos illness music
has been his stability and drivingforce He really loves his music youcan see it in his face when he talks
about it Lynette was his ROCK always there for him
CJ and Lynette would like tothank all the family and friends whogave them support and prayersthrough this ordeal Yourthoughtfulness and prayers are moreappreciated than you will ever know
Special thanks go out to themusicians that picked up CJrsquos slack
when he was too sick to fulfill hisgigs Mike and Steve BroussardTroy Dupree Steve Manseur BillBoudreaux and Jerry Acosta Youguys are the best
CJ is now retired and working onhis ldquohoney-dordquo list and Lynette works for St Elizabeth Physicians in
the business office CJ still playsmusic Yoursquoll see him at anynumber of benefits playing hisguitar and singing It is admirablethat he plays so many benefits Idonrsquot think he has ever turned downa request to play at a benefit Weare so blessed to have CJ andLynette in our community
We had a wonderful time floatingon the river at the Parentrsquos Theirplace is so peaceful it is always apleasure to spend time with themThanks to them for opening theirlives to us
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Fall gave us an abundant harvest this year
Itrsquos March and wersquore picking thefew remaining cabbage and Brusselsprouts from the garden And believeit or not in the hoop house wersquore still
being offered a few tomatoes from oursummer vines We like many people today are try-
ing new ways of growing our foods while hoping to conserve water andeliminate chemicals Aquaponicshydroponics raised beds wickingbeds even PVC tubing are all popularnew growing technics and wersquove triedthem all
Imagination has really become a funpart of gardening these days Pretty much anything goes
Through trial and error wersquove hadmany successes and failures in eachgrowing method
Aquaponics is the merging of aquaculture (the raising of fish) and hydro-
ponics (growing in nutrient balanced water with a clay media instead of soil)This method proved a bit challengingat first when trying to establish therequired nitrates and nitrides neededfor plant growth and fruit develop-ment while not harming the live fishbut we finally got it It uses the fish waste to feed the plants The plantsand clay media filter and clean the water and return it to the fish and thecycle simply repeats itself It is theclosest resemblance to a natural ecosystem found in and around naturersquosriverbanks Our plants grew andthrived They produced an abundanceof beautiful vegetables Cucumbers
especially thrived in this environmentand produced more than we and ourneighbors could pickle and eat Leafy plants however when picked quickly wilted and wouldnrsquot keep So unless we grazed in the greenhouse for sup-per this method proved not the rightchoice for us
An attractive and fun addition to ahydroponic or an aquaponic system isPVC piping that many use for grow-ing strawberries or lettuce Used astowers above the system for extragrowing space holes are cut from thepiping and replaced with plants Thesame water from the system keeps theplants watered and fed until they areready for harvest Donrsquot expect much
from a first year strawberry plant whether yoursquove planted it in a watersystem or in the ground We plant
our strawberries in October the yearbefore to allow their roots to becomeestablished while the plant is in itsdormant winter stage and cover them with straw or hay(if planted in theground) Once spring arrives theplants will offer you largerfirmer berries
Wicking beds are one of my
favorites They are very close totraditional growing in that theycontain a layer of soil then hay thenmore soil etchellip and act as the namesdescribes water is wicked from thebottom of the container up to theplant roots With this method wehave grown potatoes peanuts snap
beans head lettuce carrots and muchmore All the plants thrived in thisenvironment and the food kept wellafter picking Wicking beds can besituated on a table top or directly onthe ground making them an extremely versatile gardening method for smallor large spaces However if you havelaying hens like we do yoursquoll needsome fencing to protect your plantsfrom your birds should you placethem on the ground
There are many more growingmethods being used today and allhave their pros and cons but nomatter how you grow your familyrsquosfood by all means do it The reward
upon your familyrsquos table is worth theeffort and Irsquom here to tell you pridetastes delicious
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ldquoDo they still play the blues in Chicago When baseball season rolls around
When the snow melts awayDo the Cubbies still play in their ivy-covered burial groundhelliprdquo
Steve Goodman
As that great Americanphilosopher-and sometimescaddy-Bagger Vance once soastutely put it ldquoGolf is a gamethat you canrsquot winrdquo
So when you walk into a localestablishment-like Sammyrsquos Grillin Prairieville-after a round of 18frustrating holes itrsquos difficult toexplain to some of the non-golfingpatrons at the bar what justhappened in the last 4-5 hours
ldquoHowrsquod you hit lsquoem today WildBillrdquo asked one of barfliesfeigning common courtesy
ldquoWell letrsquos just say if I tried togrow tomatoes they would comeup sliced But I was only threeover after six holes-one over ahouse one over a patio and oneover a pool And donrsquot get mestarted on slow play Gasoline was
50 cents a gallon when we startedour round today It took StephenKing less time to write lsquoThe Standrsquothan for us to play 18 holes
ldquoAnd if I see one more20-handicapper plum bobbing athree-foot putt to make eightIrsquom going after him like Elin Woods on a Tiger hunt Andanother thinghelliprdquo
I never got to finish my whiningbecause just then the vision of despair walked into the lounge andplopped down beside me lookinglike hersquod just lost his first-bornmale child on some half-courthook shot at the buzzer Had Ibeen sitting at a blackjack table I
would have left immediately because this guy had ldquodoom of gloom coolerrdquo stamped on hisforehead
Now I wasnrsquot in the most jovialmood myself having just postedmy third consecutive score in themid-okay-upper 80rsquos causing meto fork up a team portrait of Jackson and Lincoln for myale-quaffing opponents But beinga sucker for lifersquos longshots Imustered up all the optimism Icould manage with a stock greet-ing ldquoGive me some good newsBuddyrdquo
He seemed to slip even deeper
into depression as he ordered red wine and proclaimed ldquoApril is thecruelest monthrdquo
Now Irsquom also a sucker forclassical references so anyone thatquotes TS Eliot deserves my nearly deaf right ear-at least until Ifinish my beer
ldquoTell me about itrdquo I repliedldquoMy putts have hit more lips thanMick Jaggerrsquos dentist lately andmy tee shots have been in the water so much I had to change thegrip on my ball retrieverrdquo
Thoroughly unimpressed withmy links disasters he lifted a glassof Meacutenage a Trois my way and
mumbled a Latin phrase Irsquod heardbefore-ldquoIn vino veritas-in winethere is truthrdquo
I didnrsquot even get a chance toadd my own ldquoAnd in beer there isfreedom but in water there isbacteriardquo toast to justify mydrinking because he had launchedinto a litany of personal problemsthat had befallen him during hisunfortunate fourth month
ldquoIt all began on April 1 when aco-workerrsquos prank caused me tolose my job at the clothing store While I was away from my deskthis jokester left messages for meto call Mr Lyons and Mr Behr
about some fur purchasesldquoHow was I to know it was the
number of the Baton Rouge Zoo
The zookeepers were outragedand contacted the PETA people who threw up a picket lion aroundour store My boss had no choicebut to let me go-a sacrificial lamb you might call me-thrown to the wolvesrdquo
I attempted to fake sympathy and leave quietly but he hadalready ordered another round inhopes of retaining his captiveaudience He took a sip of winegrimaced and complained to noone in particular ldquoThis issupposed to pass for MerlotOh well Caveat emptor-let thebuyer bewarerdquo
His next story was one I couldreally sympathize withldquoOut of work I tried to pick up
a few dollars in a Final Fourbracket but my champion selection Villanova lost to North CarolinaState who wouldnrsquot have evenbeen in the second round if LSUcould have hit the ocean off aboat Isnrsquot there anyone in BatonRouge who can shoot a freethrowrdquo he lamented
I started to mention formerTiger player Eddie Palubinskas who resides in the Capital City and is in the Guinness Book of World Records for most free
throws made in an hour (1206out of 1265) but apparently noone at LSU has had the goodsense to reach out for his helpBut there was no interrupting thehard-luck fellowrsquos whine withthe wine
ldquoI could go on ad nauseumabout the rest of the tournamentand my Alma Mater Albanyrsquosearly exithelliprdquo
ldquoAh the Great Danesrdquo Iinjected flaunting my uselesstrivial knowledge about collegenicknames
ldquoWhy yesrdquo he seemedsurprised
ldquoMy family is originally fromDenmark and they thought it would be clever to send methererdquo
ldquoIs that where you learnedLatinrdquo I asked noting his frequentuse of the language
ldquoOf courserdquo he answeredldquoAre you proficient in theClassics alsordquo
ldquoAd deum qui leaetificat juventutem meamrdquo I repliedproudly recalling my altar boy responses from over 55 years ago
ldquoOh the old Catholic massrdquo hesighed unimpressed ldquoAt least theLatin kept the ritual equally
incomprehensible everywhererdquoldquoSurely yoursquove had some good
things happen to you recentlyrdquo I
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said in my best Pollyanna voiceldquoWell I really thought my luck
had changed when some of my redneck cousins in Georgia scoredsome tickets to a practice round atthe Masters and invited me to jointhemrdquo he recalled ldquoBut we weredishonorably discharged from thepremises for making comments atTiger Woodsrdquo
ldquoWhat in the world did yousayrdquo I asked foolishly ldquoI certainly hope it had nothing to do withthis being the most popular week
in the year for vasectomies so thatmen can sit on a bag of frozenpeas for four days on doctorrsquosorders and watch golf and their wives canrsquot say a wordrdquo
ldquoNordquo he answered ldquoI donrsquotunderstand a lot of golf lingo butit had something to do withTigerrsquos girlfriend Lindsey Vonnshowing up after Woods hadplayed poorly on the front nineOne of my friends said somethinglike lsquoMaybe yoursquoll do better onLindseyrsquos backsidersquo and they showed us the gate making uspersona non gratisrdquo
ldquoMan you are hitting in somehard luckrdquo I sympathizedldquoDidnrsquot the Easter Bunny bring you anythingrdquo I added in a weak attempt to lighten theconversation
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the EasterBunnyrdquo he shot back ldquoI donrsquotbelieve in Santa Claus or theTooth Fairy of the Loch NessMonster I donrsquot believe inBigfoot or aliens or that Elvis and
Michael Jackson are alive andliving together in McElroy Swamp
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the Abominable Snowman orleprechauns or hobbits or Harry Potter And I donrsquot believe inmermaids Minotaurs orMedusa-although Irsquom fairlycertain my first wife was a relativeof the latterrdquo
ldquoDude-is there anything left that you do believe inrdquo I askedincredulously
His face lost what little
expression it had contained and his voice dropped to a Don Corleonehoarse whisper
ldquoI really believe that theChicago Cubs have a chance to win the World Series this yearrdquo
ldquoMan if you believe that yoursquollbelieve in anythingrdquo I countered
ldquoThings didnrsquot get any better asthe month progressedrdquo hecontinued ldquoI came out toSammyrsquos on April 14-unofficially known as National Hard Luck Day-because it was the day Lincoln was shot (lsquoSic SemperTyrannis-and so to all tyrantsrsquoshouted John Wilkes Boothrsquo) theday the Titanic sank and the day of the fatal Apollo 13 radiotransmission-lsquoHouston we have aproblemrsquo Amanda and Emily were gracing the bar so naturally they had attracted a club full of young well-built men all eager toimpress the lovely ladies After afew shot of Petrol the strongmendevised a King Arthur-like contestto see who was the strongest of
the lot and also win a few coinsrdquoldquoThey were going to pull a
sword out of a stonerdquo I askedtrying to keep up with theclassical theme
ldquoNo but after they hadsqueezed every drop out of aninnocent lemon into their tequilathe bet became who could squeezeone drop more I put my money on a lumberjack-looking lad withhuge hands but even he could notcoax one small drop from thedried-up fruit One by one the
rest of the Achilles lookalikes alsofailed and it appeared there wouldbe no winner
ldquoThen a scrawny little guy withglasses appeared from a dark cor-ner and asked if he might attemptthe feat The young studs all hada good laugh until one pushed thelemon toward the nerdy fellow and said lsquoGo ahead Geek Makeit leakrsquo The laughter turned toastonished gasps when thebespectacled gent held the lemonover a shot glass and producedone last-but very obvious-dropThen he picked up the prizemoney on the bar and headed forthe doorrdquo
ldquoHey wait a minuterdquo cried oneof the raging bulls ldquoWhat are you-some kind of magicianrdquo
ldquoNordquo said the money-counting accountant ldquoI work forthe IRSrdquo
ldquoThatrsquos when I rememberedthat the next day was April 15 andIrsquod forgotten to pay my taxes Sonow the government is after me
on top of everything elserdquoldquoLookrdquo I said ldquomaybe yoursquore
just having a bad month Aprilrsquosalmost over and May has got to bebetter In fact the Kentucky Derbyrsquos on May 2 this year and Ihave just the horse to change yourluck and solve all your financialproblemsrdquo
He actually looked encouragedfor the first time since hersquod comein so I neglected to tell him my sordid history of picking winnersin the Derby
ldquoYou seem fond of Latiny phras-es and the horsersquos name is CarpeDiem-Seize the day-which couldalso alter your jaded philosophy onlife He just won a Derby Prep inKentucky by five lengthsrdquo
That was my best shot so I was abit disappointed at the lack of enthusiasm on his part
ldquoThanksrdquo he said ldquobut Ialready have my Derby horsepicked out-one whose name ismore suited to my personalityHersquos a California colt called lsquoOneLucky Danersquordquo
He left me with one lastblast from the so-called ldquodeadlanguagerdquo
ldquoBibamus moriendum est-Letus drink for we must dierdquo
I turned to the young lady behind the bar and took him at his word with my favorite Englishphrase and my last winner of theKentucky Derby at 15-1-ldquoIrsquollhave anotherrdquo
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IntroducingMr Adam
Dale
This month I decided to mixthings up a bit and began a new path with my column I wantto use this space to tell storiesof and in a way give back tothe great musicians living andperforming in and around ourgreat parish With such a richmusic history in Ascension
parish I felt it would beonly fitting to stretch theboundaries on my maiden
journey into these shortbiographies and tell the story of a very dear friend of mineMr Adam Dale
Adam a Minden native was turned onto music by hisparents who purchased him aguitar for Christmas at theage of fourteen Whileattending Minden HighSchool he excelled musicallyespecially in choir class It was
while in high school that Adam had his first chance tolead a band on vocals andguitar when the christian rock
band ldquoShoelessrdquo was formedGiven his great vocal ability
Adam was blessed with ascholarship to attend LouisianaTech in Ruston an opportunity he couldnrsquot turn down Whilein Ruston he would meet and
become friends with severalmusicians that would laterbecome part of the band ldquoThe
American TragedyrdquoldquoTragedyrdquo as it would
become know as began in1999 and got its biggest break
very early on when discoveredand selected to be a part of aUSA network music themed TV
show called Farm Club FarmClub was hosted by BreauxBridge native and former MissUSA Ali Landry The show promoted unsigned bands by mixing them in with a nationalact on a nation wide liveperformance broadcast The
American Tragedy episode wasaired with Crazy Town as thefeatured national act At thetime Crazy Town was promot-
ing their number one smash hitButterfly After the exposure on Farm
Club gigs became easier tocome by American Tragedy began touring from coast tocoast They shared the stage
with bands like Stained SalivaHinder Candlebox andBowling for Soup to name afew After become veterans of the road the band decided tostay 100 independent neversigning with a record labelDale stated ldquoWe could never
find the right deal everything we were offered just didnrsquot feel
right to usrdquo The band wenton to release 3 full lengthalbums a live album and an EPthe most successful of these wasthe 2006 release ldquoWelcome tothe Showrdquo The band was ableto sell nearly 10000 albumsthrough touring alone
In the late 2000rsquos the bandlost their basses and began tolose some momentum It wasaround this time that Adam
met his future wife StefanieLaiche and decided to move toBaton Rouge to purse a solocareer Baton Rouge wasbooming with small venues that
were looking for smaller acts tohire and the timing seamedperfect to Dale This opportu-nity would also allow Adam tofocus on creating an album of material constructed entirely onhis own That first album wastitled ldquoThe Sun has Risen TheSun has Setrdquo
In the last few years Adamrsquos
schedule finally start to slow down and settle He and
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Stefanie are now married andexpecting their second childlater this year Adam iscurrently a resident of Ascensionparish where he has completedhis dream of having a homestudio 2014 saw the release of
Adamrsquos first album as a dad Adam says this is his best work to date The album is a maturedepiction of life as an adult andhow perspectives change frombeing in a rock band on the
roads of America to being adaddy with number two on the
way The album titled ldquoCatsand Dogsrdquo is also a nod to hisdaughter Collins Avery Dale asthey both share the same initials
Please take the time to sample Adam Dale and The AmericanTragedy on iTunes CD Baby orSpotify When you see his nameon a marque around town makesure you stop by and say hello
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Not long ago my step-daughter mentioned that my two grandchildren wanted tospend the night in a tentSpending the night outside in atent is exciting for most chil-dren Im sure most of you havetent stories of your own but fornow I would like to share a
couple of those horror stories of my own with you
We once had a duck lease inthe marsh at Pecan Island where
we were forced to stay in a tentOne particular night the crew decided to bring the boat to theroad We then went to a beerdrinking contest at the only barin Pecan Island We won thecontest during which time thismassive cold front blew through When we returned tothe tent later that night wediscovered that the tent hadbeen blown down Everythingthat we had was wet We didntraise the tent We all crawledunder it and did the best wecould The next morning atdaylight I found myself crawlingout on my hands and kneesupchucking the beer from thenight before
Great plans were in store fortent camping and deer huntingon a trip to Jackson-Bienville
years ago As we approached thecampground late that night we
noticed severe lightning on thehorizon My dad and ourhunting partner had enoughsense to bring a cot to sleep onI slept on the ground only to beawakened about two hours latersoaking wet I then moved tothe truck to miserably spend therest of the night We did kill adeer the next morning andspent the remainder of the day at a laundrymat in town dryingour clothes
Years ago the Bohemia WMA provided a campground My
two hunting partners and I went to the camp site afterspending the day deer hunting
and fishing It was Novemberand the temperature was very
warm One of my huntingbuddies began snoringunbelievably loud that night Ifinally couldnt take it anymoreso I went to the boat to sleepIt wasnt long before my otherbuddy joined me The
mosquitos were horrible outthere and I still couldnt sleepbecause of the snoring comingfrom the tent some tweny-five
yards awayTheres more horror stories
I could tell about tent outingsbut thats enough for now Atsome point in my life I quitstaying in tents and have nointention of doing so in thefuture Although its moreexpensive not nearly as muchfun and not as nature friendlyIll just go get a hotel roomMost of the time well cook ourfish or game on the tailgate of the truck at the room instead of at a campfire
My grandchildren definitely need to spend a night in a tentand Ill probably be the chosenone to do that with them My plans are to pitch it in mybackyard Then when things gosouth sometime that night asIm sure it will well go insideto a nice dry soft bed
Till Next Time
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Montpelier Vermont is the only state capital
wi thout a McDona ld s bull
A cow give s near ly 200000 glas se s of
milk in her life time
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-Earthworms have 5 hearts
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The average Japanese watches more than
10 hours of television a day
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In average a human losses200 head hairs a day
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In the US frisbees out sell
footballs basketballrsquos and
baseballs combined
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It is believed that Leonardo do V inci
invented scissors
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Despite a population of over a billion
China only has about 200 family names
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Buckingham Palace has 602 rooms
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Children grow faster in the springtime
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When Family Comes to
VisitIt happens several times a year
My out-of-state family comes to visit This past month my sisterJanet(Nana) made a visit with my niece Sally and her growingfamily Millie(3) and Addie(3 months) old
Donrsquot get me wrong I love my family and I love when they visitbut the stuff I have to do to maketheir visit a pleasant one
First off Irsquom a bachelor whichmeans there is house cleaning thatneeds to be done Maybe a coupleof days worth And I am talkingabout real cleaning like vacuuming mopping sheetchanging My favorite task is toclean and clear out the 3rdbedroom Yea Right You know the room that holds anything Ineeded to get out of sight quick junk room However there is aupside to cleaning the room Ialways find things Irsquove beenmissing for months
Then I move to the refrigeratorand another task that is seldomdone Gotta get the tupperwarebowls that are bulging at theseems out the fridge and thehouse After I took the junk out Irealized I didnrsquot have much in thefridge and had to restock With itempty the stains really start toshow I had to use Lysol
Bathroom cleaner and go tocleaning I havenrsquot mentioned thecarport the grass and the visitors bathroom Enough aboutthe cleaning You get the picture
After they arrive we make ourhellos and my home turns into anursery preschool with PrincessSophia and Frozen with Elsa onmy favorite flat screen that isgenerally tuned to sports and western movies
These guys are technology savvyThere is a IPad in both recliners with smartphones everywhereMillie has about 3 different onesOne minute shersquos using hers oneminute her Nanarsquos and then herMoms Hell they hacked my Cable account and recordedDisney shows on my televisionbefore they got here We started our week with a visit
to eat at local restaurants As the week goes on I get a chance totake them fishing Something thatis in my wheel house
I have to tell you fishing with a3 year old has its challenges Last year when she was 2 she had notrouble touching crickets Evencarried the buck around like shehad a cricket purse This year as a3 year old she wasnrsquot gettinganywhere close to those bugs Of
course Nana was trying torcherher encouraging her not to be
scared Also when Nana told herthe small crickets were babycrickets Millie put 2 and 2together and ask ldquoSo you arefishing with the Mommiecricketsrdquo Try to answer thatone Nana
Addie was a great baby She justlayed around played laughednursed and created unique smellsIt reminded me of back when my
son lived with me I made an eggsandwich for Nana and she ate itright off the babyrsquos butt It waslike a baby boody buffet
Now Millie and I made somememories She put her pinkToo-too on my head over my camo hat and put purple grapeflavored silver sparkling lip glosson me I donrsquot think it was my shade and wasnrsquot really in myfashion color wheel Then shepulled out the tangerine colorfingernail polish It took a whilefor that stuff to wear off Igot some funny looks at the
golf courseI did have fun making clues fora treasure hunt for Millie Theclues led her to the freezer where
there a treasure full of toys andgames wrapped in alluminum foilElsa doll from Frozen was oneShe been hugging it ever since
Now their gone Itrsquos quiet Thehouse smells like the dog I now have some 2 skim milk and asmall bottle of something that may be baby milk left behind Irsquom nottouching it I do have most of acrunchy peanut butter jar
Like lsquoThe Beverly Hill BilliesrsquoldquoYarsquoll come back now Hearrdquo
Thoughts from Bully
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$100 OFF any 60 Day program
You are invited to participate in the
2nd Annual
Cooking for a CauseJambalaya Cook-Off
Sunday June 28th to benefit woundedcombat veterans across the United States
Live Entertainment bull 1st 2nd 3rd place awards
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We need teams and sponsorsOur Goal is to exceed the 30 teams oflast year and raise needed funds to
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14505 Highway 44 Gonzales LA 70737(225) 622-3719
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This Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port FourchonThis Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port Fourchon
Inshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and fishing for specks and reds occasionally drum and sheephead as well arriving back at the dock for 3pm Trips consist of live bait and artificial techniques Live bait ice tackle included If you have a favoriterod by all means bring it Food and drinks available upon request
oldermonths we usually fish Leeville and Golden Meadow marshes armermonths we typically fish Barataria and Timbalier bays beaches and the western barrier islands
Offshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and arriving back at the dock between 4-6pm These trips are the most commonly bookedtrips we generally target bottom species live bait mangrove fish and troll the rip when in season Fish you can expect to catch on t hese trips include snapper grouper amberjack wahoo blackfin tuna lemon fish dolphin
On these trips we generally travel up to 60 miles out
For More Information or to Book a Charter Call Today (985) 396-2728
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Captain Chris MoranHi Im Captain Chris Moran and I have fishedthe offshore and inshore waters of Louisianamy entire life I truly enjoy charter fishing tothe point that I dont know who is havingmore fun the clients or me No saltwaterspecies is safe from Cajun Made Charterswhether it be Tuna Marlin Wahoo DoradoShark Cobia Tarpon Amberjack MangroveRed Snapper Trigger Fish Grouper TroutRedfish or King Mackerel Trips consist ofInshore LiveArtificial Trout and RedfishingShallow and Deep Water Bottom FishingBlue Water Kite Fishing Overnight Tuna andSwordfish Offshore Fly Fishing and Big
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17475 Airline HwyPrairieville LA 70769
Phone 225-647-6240Email Wendellpremiermarinenet
Email salespremiermarinenetwwwPremierMarinenet
Call Philip Banker for a Quote
Premier Performance Marine is an experienced boat dealer in Louisiana for New COACH Pontoons and MistyHarbor Pontoons We also carry well-known brands such as Mercury Evinrude Yamaha Honda Suzuki
Carolina Skiff Bullet Bass Boats and Phoenix Bass Boats Find new and used pontoon boats for sale as well asparts and boat motors at our Louisiana store central to Baton Rouge and New Orleans We also carry fishingboats bass boats and outboard motors You can find new or used models to suit your needs We often have
model close out sales during the summer so you can prepare for next season at a great price
Specializing in Pontoon Boatsfor 15 years
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is Kids having Fun
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is local athletics
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The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is a solid community
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
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ATTENTION ADVERTISERS
The Official Program will be the
ONLY publication distributed at the
Jambalaya Festival
Advertise in theOfficial Program andHelp the Community
T H E O F F I C I A L P R O G R A M O F T H E J A M B A L A Y A F E S T I V A L A S S O C I A T I O N
2 0 1 4
D a n n y R o b e r t 2 0 1 2 J a m b a l a y a C h a m p i o n Advertising revenues raised go toThe Jambalaya Festival Association which in turn
are used and put back into our communityTo purchase ad space or
want to be a sponsor contact We are seekingSponsors for the
JambalayaFestival 2015
Mike Strong2256221324
Wally Tallion2258066579
Memorial Day Weekend May 22 - 24 2015Your whole family will enjoy the vast variety of food fun music and activities
that have made the Jambalaya Festival the cant miss highlight of the year
For information go to jambalayafestivalorg
We are raffling off a Golf Cart and 8 gallon jambalaya pot$10 Golf Cart and $1 Jambalaya Pot Tickets Drawing on May 24th
Sponsored by Krazy Kajun
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Pelican Point has a renewed visionand updated business plan to bothupgrade its facilities and servicesand to soon open its doors to whatshould become one of the toprestaurants and bars inAscension Parish
For almost 18 years Pelican Pointrsquosfood and beverage operation has
primarily focused on golfers needsBut with 800 families now living inPelican Point and nearly 600 familiesliving nearby Pelican Point will soonbe additionally focusing on the foodand beverage desires of these 1400families as well as other people whoare looking for more interesting foodand beverage options
An upgraded Pro Shop has beenmoved to a new location in theclubhouse while the old Pro Shop willsoon become an upscale bar forgolfers Pelican Point residents andothers interested in a beautifully dec-
orated smoke free bar with a greatenvironment
Numerous other renovations areunderway such as enlarging andupgrading the restaurant kitchen as
well as a private diningconferenceroom designed for small meetingsand our new ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquofor 12-24 people per event
Executive Chef Joshua Hebert willoversee all Food and Beverageoperations Chef Joshua Hebert hailsfrom the shores of Bayou LafourcheJoshua launched a new menu the
first week in April and will alsocontinuously offer a weekly lunch spe-cial crafted by him
Please join us for lunch and see allthe new improvements taking placeAs always Pelican Point is OPENTO THE PUBLIC We serve lunchdaily Tuesday-Sunday from 11am-3pm and breakfast on Saturdayand Sunday from 7am-1030am
Once all renovations are completedwe plan to extends our hours in the19th hole bar as well as ourrestaurant which will begin opening
for dinners on selected nights
Over the next few monthrsquos PelicanPoint will keep you updated on theprogress and improvements
Pelican Point is on the Move
Chef Joshua Hebert
ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquo
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All ingredients used are what is typically left overafter a crawfish boil
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Ingredients
frac12 lb peeled Crawfish Tails (with fat)2 lbs boiled red potatoes1 cup boiled corn (cut off the cob)frac14 cup green onions- thinly sliced1 clove boiled garlic1 link boiled sausage- roughly chopped1 cup mayofrac14 cup Creole mustard1 Tbls Creole seasoning
Batter Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil2 cups milk amp 2 eggs (whisk together)2 cups flour4 cups Panko bread crumbs
Method
Reheat your potatoes using either the microwave or byre-boiling them for about 5 minutes In a large mixing bowlcombine the heated potatoes corn chopped sausage greenonions garlic peeled cra wfish tails mayo Creole mustardand Creole seasoning and mix well Take your mixture andform into cakes approx 3 oz each
In a medium sauteacute pan heat your oil over med hi heat Nextdredge your cakes in the flour then the milk and egg mixtureand finally in the Panko bread crumbs Gently drop yourcakes 2 to 3 at a time into your heated oil and cookapproximately 3 minutes on each side Remo ve from heatand allow to cool 2 minutes before serving
41
Cooking Gourmet at Home
Executive ChefBen Jarreau
ldquoAfter The Boilrdquo
Crawfish Cakes
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Latilrsquos Landing Houmas House Plantation amp Gardens
Invites You to Experience
OPEN DAILY Daily Tours
Monday Tuesday 9AM - 5 PM Wednesday-Sunday 9AM -7 PM
Cafe Burnside
11 AM- 2 PM daily Latils Landing
Wednesday through Saturday 6 PM- 9 PMSunday Brunch 11 AM - 3 PM
Reservations Required
Latilrsquos Landing R E S T A U R A N T
R I V E R R O A D B U R N S I D E L A bull 2 2 5 4 7 3 9 3 8 0 bull k k h o u m a s h o u s e c o m
J e r e m y L a n g l o i s
E x e c u t i v e C h e f
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CJ Parent The Musical RidgeRunner form the Bluff Road When you first meet Clarence ldquoCJrdquoParent you wouldnrsquot think that he would even get on a stage much lesssing and play guitar CJ is a quiet
person but he comes out of himself for his music Music is life to CJShirley and I had a relaxing visit with Lynette and CJ on theirhouseboat that CJ built himself in1985 By trade CJ was a surveyorbut the houseboat is a testament tohis carpentry skills Compact andcomfortable the boat has all thecomforts of a land house with theadvantage of cruising the river if one
so desiredThe desire to play music startedearly for CJ but his nudge into
music came from his father MrKenneth (CJrsquos dad) said he always wanted to play guitar so with acouple of box guitars procured fromMexico their musical journey beganCJ was sixteen and still in school soafter his homework was done he
and his dad would practice Thispriceless bond continued (not thehomework but the music) untilhis dad passed away about three years ago
CJ grew up on the Bluff Road inDutchtown CJrsquos dad worked inthe oil field all his life Theyobviously didnrsquot have television asCJ is one of nine children Rosannaand Kenneth Parent are the proudparents of (oldest to youngest)Caroline Shook Cathy HatcherKenneth Jr Claudia HelgettFranky King Clarence ldquoCJrdquoCharlie Celeste Harris andKarla Metz
CJ was a member of the last classto graduate from Dutchtown HighSchool in 1966 This is when hestarted playing music for the publicHis first band was The RidgeRunners This band was comprisedof Pierre Curry-vocals CJ-leadguitar Billy Joe Berteau-rhythmguitar and Ronnie Tircuiton drums
We didnrsquot try to remember datesthat messes up most of us these
days but this is the list of bandsCJ has been a part of for the last44 years
Lynn Landry ampThe Ram Rods
Lynn Landry-vocals and rhythmguitar Gwen Landry-vocals CJ-leadguitar the late Cary Arceneaux-bassRonnie Bercegeay-bass the lateHopson Arceneaux-drums
Mike Broussard amp the Drifters
Mike Broussard-vocals amp rhythmguitar CJ ndashlead guitar and harmonythe late Randy Babin-bass and
Daniel Gautreaux on drums
Southern Boogie Band CJndashvocals the late Randy Braud-leadRandy Bourgeois-drums CharlieMoran- Bass David Miles-keyboardRuckels Gautreaux-trumpet MikeLambert-sax
Destiny CJ ndash vocals amp lead guitarJohn Braud-vocals amp sax Donny Bercegeay-keyboard Dale Hymel-bass Sammy Myers-drums
LA 1 Band Robert Townsend-drums amp vocals CJ ndashlead guitarLane Swearingen-bass About this time CJ played withHenry Broussard and his bandUnfortunately we couldnrsquot remem-ber these guys either Some parts of
getting older really suckThe Reunion Band SteveManseur-lead vocals amp guitar MikeKing-keyboard Buddy Terrel-tenorsax Kevin Terrel-baritone saxRichard Leger-trumpet Cody Marchand-drums John Marchand-bass amp CJ on lead guitar and vocalsCruzzinrsquo CJ ndashlead guitar amp vocalskeyboard-Kit Duncan Snag Hebert-drums amp Randy Babin on bass
As you can see CJ has been quitthe busy fella for the last 44 yearsand Irsquom just talking about his
music CJ was a surveyor for Gulf States Utilities until retiring after25 years because of colon cancer While fighting the cancer CJ triedto keep surveying but the disease was too much CJ and Lynettehave been through three bouts of cancer 2001 2007 amp 2011 Hisbattle isnrsquot over as once again thecancer has reared its ugly headLynette has been there every step of the way for CJ Lynette is anaccomplished musician in her ownright not a surprise considering she
CJ ParentThe Musical Ridge Runner from the Bluff Road
Clarence CJ Parent got his ticket to go play with the Angels on March 25 He was a lifelong friend of mine-his fathers landbordered ours back when Prairieville was really a prairie-and atreasured classmate in the final class of the old Dutchtown High School (Class of 66) My fondest memories of Clarence were playing with him and his dad-Kenneth Boy Parent-at the old C Brauds Grocery and Bar where we played Milk Cow Blues That tune has been recorded by everyone from Robert Johnson to Elvis to George Strait but we did it on Clarences Spanish guitar my
14-dollar Stella and Boys harmonica much to the delight ofRD Smith and the regular crowd
Clarence went on to bigger and better things playing with several Swamp Pop bands long after Id left my gig with Tinker and the BellsBut he always remembered my favorite song before I even requested it- Change Gonna Come by Sam Cook and my sister Lizs Almost Like a Song by Ronnie MilsaUGps I know he is sitting on the back of a pick-up truck with his dad right now playing a Jimmy Rodgerss song or something by Hank Williams He was a good friend and a
good picker and you cant ask for much more than that
Bill Delaune
A T R I B U T E T O A B L U F F R O A D R I D G E R U N N E R
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was a Bercegeay before she marriedCJ She started playing music in themiddle school band on clarinet Shealso played the baritone horn andtympani drums She graduated
from East Ascension in 1968 gotmarried and moved to Morgan CityShe has three children DwainDupuis Kristian Mayon and SarahMayon She and CJ are blessed
with 6 grandkids Dustin KeilaLauren Megan Bylan and Blair After her divorce Lynette movedhome and thatrsquos when she met CJHer brother actually was playing inthe band with CJ at the time She was encouraged to continue hermusic and got the chance to sit in with the band on saxophone (not abig stretch from the clarinet) She
got loads of encouragement fromband members and other saxplayers (Musicians all seem eagerto help other musicians with theirart) CJ was excited when Lynettestarted with the band since he wasalready ldquosweetrdquo on her He told ushe always wanted to kiss a sax
player We were glad he waited fora female sax player Sax playing wasnrsquot her only attraction for CJThose eyes kept drawing him inNot to mention her outgoing per-sonality charm and strong characterThey got married and remodeledthe houseboat Lynette was actually Cruzzinrsquos sax player until CJ gottoo sick to play If you happen topick up a Cruzzinrsquo CD the title cutldquoFull Recoveryrdquo CJ wrote forLynette A beautiful song be sureto get a copy of the CD
Throughout CJrsquos illness music
has been his stability and drivingforce He really loves his music youcan see it in his face when he talks
about it Lynette was his ROCK always there for him
CJ and Lynette would like tothank all the family and friends whogave them support and prayersthrough this ordeal Yourthoughtfulness and prayers are moreappreciated than you will ever know
Special thanks go out to themusicians that picked up CJrsquos slack
when he was too sick to fulfill hisgigs Mike and Steve BroussardTroy Dupree Steve Manseur BillBoudreaux and Jerry Acosta Youguys are the best
CJ is now retired and working onhis ldquohoney-dordquo list and Lynette works for St Elizabeth Physicians in
the business office CJ still playsmusic Yoursquoll see him at anynumber of benefits playing hisguitar and singing It is admirablethat he plays so many benefits Idonrsquot think he has ever turned downa request to play at a benefit Weare so blessed to have CJ andLynette in our community
We had a wonderful time floatingon the river at the Parentrsquos Theirplace is so peaceful it is always apleasure to spend time with themThanks to them for opening theirlives to us
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Fall gave us an abundant harvest this year
Itrsquos March and wersquore picking thefew remaining cabbage and Brusselsprouts from the garden And believeit or not in the hoop house wersquore still
being offered a few tomatoes from oursummer vines We like many people today are try-
ing new ways of growing our foods while hoping to conserve water andeliminate chemicals Aquaponicshydroponics raised beds wickingbeds even PVC tubing are all popularnew growing technics and wersquove triedthem all
Imagination has really become a funpart of gardening these days Pretty much anything goes
Through trial and error wersquove hadmany successes and failures in eachgrowing method
Aquaponics is the merging of aquaculture (the raising of fish) and hydro-
ponics (growing in nutrient balanced water with a clay media instead of soil)This method proved a bit challengingat first when trying to establish therequired nitrates and nitrides neededfor plant growth and fruit develop-ment while not harming the live fishbut we finally got it It uses the fish waste to feed the plants The plantsand clay media filter and clean the water and return it to the fish and thecycle simply repeats itself It is theclosest resemblance to a natural ecosystem found in and around naturersquosriverbanks Our plants grew andthrived They produced an abundanceof beautiful vegetables Cucumbers
especially thrived in this environmentand produced more than we and ourneighbors could pickle and eat Leafy plants however when picked quickly wilted and wouldnrsquot keep So unless we grazed in the greenhouse for sup-per this method proved not the rightchoice for us
An attractive and fun addition to ahydroponic or an aquaponic system isPVC piping that many use for grow-ing strawberries or lettuce Used astowers above the system for extragrowing space holes are cut from thepiping and replaced with plants Thesame water from the system keeps theplants watered and fed until they areready for harvest Donrsquot expect much
from a first year strawberry plant whether yoursquove planted it in a watersystem or in the ground We plant
our strawberries in October the yearbefore to allow their roots to becomeestablished while the plant is in itsdormant winter stage and cover them with straw or hay(if planted in theground) Once spring arrives theplants will offer you largerfirmer berries
Wicking beds are one of my
favorites They are very close totraditional growing in that theycontain a layer of soil then hay thenmore soil etchellip and act as the namesdescribes water is wicked from thebottom of the container up to theplant roots With this method wehave grown potatoes peanuts snap
beans head lettuce carrots and muchmore All the plants thrived in thisenvironment and the food kept wellafter picking Wicking beds can besituated on a table top or directly onthe ground making them an extremely versatile gardening method for smallor large spaces However if you havelaying hens like we do yoursquoll needsome fencing to protect your plantsfrom your birds should you placethem on the ground
There are many more growingmethods being used today and allhave their pros and cons but nomatter how you grow your familyrsquosfood by all means do it The reward
upon your familyrsquos table is worth theeffort and Irsquom here to tell you pridetastes delicious
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ldquoDo they still play the blues in Chicago When baseball season rolls around
When the snow melts awayDo the Cubbies still play in their ivy-covered burial groundhelliprdquo
Steve Goodman
As that great Americanphilosopher-and sometimescaddy-Bagger Vance once soastutely put it ldquoGolf is a gamethat you canrsquot winrdquo
So when you walk into a localestablishment-like Sammyrsquos Grillin Prairieville-after a round of 18frustrating holes itrsquos difficult toexplain to some of the non-golfingpatrons at the bar what justhappened in the last 4-5 hours
ldquoHowrsquod you hit lsquoem today WildBillrdquo asked one of barfliesfeigning common courtesy
ldquoWell letrsquos just say if I tried togrow tomatoes they would comeup sliced But I was only threeover after six holes-one over ahouse one over a patio and oneover a pool And donrsquot get mestarted on slow play Gasoline was
50 cents a gallon when we startedour round today It took StephenKing less time to write lsquoThe Standrsquothan for us to play 18 holes
ldquoAnd if I see one more20-handicapper plum bobbing athree-foot putt to make eightIrsquom going after him like Elin Woods on a Tiger hunt Andanother thinghelliprdquo
I never got to finish my whiningbecause just then the vision of despair walked into the lounge andplopped down beside me lookinglike hersquod just lost his first-bornmale child on some half-courthook shot at the buzzer Had Ibeen sitting at a blackjack table I
would have left immediately because this guy had ldquodoom of gloom coolerrdquo stamped on hisforehead
Now I wasnrsquot in the most jovialmood myself having just postedmy third consecutive score in themid-okay-upper 80rsquos causing meto fork up a team portrait of Jackson and Lincoln for myale-quaffing opponents But beinga sucker for lifersquos longshots Imustered up all the optimism Icould manage with a stock greet-ing ldquoGive me some good newsBuddyrdquo
He seemed to slip even deeper
into depression as he ordered red wine and proclaimed ldquoApril is thecruelest monthrdquo
Now Irsquom also a sucker forclassical references so anyone thatquotes TS Eliot deserves my nearly deaf right ear-at least until Ifinish my beer
ldquoTell me about itrdquo I repliedldquoMy putts have hit more lips thanMick Jaggerrsquos dentist lately andmy tee shots have been in the water so much I had to change thegrip on my ball retrieverrdquo
Thoroughly unimpressed withmy links disasters he lifted a glassof Meacutenage a Trois my way and
mumbled a Latin phrase Irsquod heardbefore-ldquoIn vino veritas-in winethere is truthrdquo
I didnrsquot even get a chance toadd my own ldquoAnd in beer there isfreedom but in water there isbacteriardquo toast to justify mydrinking because he had launchedinto a litany of personal problemsthat had befallen him during hisunfortunate fourth month
ldquoIt all began on April 1 when aco-workerrsquos prank caused me tolose my job at the clothing store While I was away from my deskthis jokester left messages for meto call Mr Lyons and Mr Behr
about some fur purchasesldquoHow was I to know it was the
number of the Baton Rouge Zoo
The zookeepers were outragedand contacted the PETA people who threw up a picket lion aroundour store My boss had no choicebut to let me go-a sacrificial lamb you might call me-thrown to the wolvesrdquo
I attempted to fake sympathy and leave quietly but he hadalready ordered another round inhopes of retaining his captiveaudience He took a sip of winegrimaced and complained to noone in particular ldquoThis issupposed to pass for MerlotOh well Caveat emptor-let thebuyer bewarerdquo
His next story was one I couldreally sympathize withldquoOut of work I tried to pick up
a few dollars in a Final Fourbracket but my champion selection Villanova lost to North CarolinaState who wouldnrsquot have evenbeen in the second round if LSUcould have hit the ocean off aboat Isnrsquot there anyone in BatonRouge who can shoot a freethrowrdquo he lamented
I started to mention formerTiger player Eddie Palubinskas who resides in the Capital City and is in the Guinness Book of World Records for most free
throws made in an hour (1206out of 1265) but apparently noone at LSU has had the goodsense to reach out for his helpBut there was no interrupting thehard-luck fellowrsquos whine withthe wine
ldquoI could go on ad nauseumabout the rest of the tournamentand my Alma Mater Albanyrsquosearly exithelliprdquo
ldquoAh the Great Danesrdquo Iinjected flaunting my uselesstrivial knowledge about collegenicknames
ldquoWhy yesrdquo he seemedsurprised
ldquoMy family is originally fromDenmark and they thought it would be clever to send methererdquo
ldquoIs that where you learnedLatinrdquo I asked noting his frequentuse of the language
ldquoOf courserdquo he answeredldquoAre you proficient in theClassics alsordquo
ldquoAd deum qui leaetificat juventutem meamrdquo I repliedproudly recalling my altar boy responses from over 55 years ago
ldquoOh the old Catholic massrdquo hesighed unimpressed ldquoAt least theLatin kept the ritual equally
incomprehensible everywhererdquoldquoSurely yoursquove had some good
things happen to you recentlyrdquo I
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said in my best Pollyanna voiceldquoWell I really thought my luck
had changed when some of my redneck cousins in Georgia scoredsome tickets to a practice round atthe Masters and invited me to jointhemrdquo he recalled ldquoBut we weredishonorably discharged from thepremises for making comments atTiger Woodsrdquo
ldquoWhat in the world did yousayrdquo I asked foolishly ldquoI certainly hope it had nothing to do withthis being the most popular week
in the year for vasectomies so thatmen can sit on a bag of frozenpeas for four days on doctorrsquosorders and watch golf and their wives canrsquot say a wordrdquo
ldquoNordquo he answered ldquoI donrsquotunderstand a lot of golf lingo butit had something to do withTigerrsquos girlfriend Lindsey Vonnshowing up after Woods hadplayed poorly on the front nineOne of my friends said somethinglike lsquoMaybe yoursquoll do better onLindseyrsquos backsidersquo and they showed us the gate making uspersona non gratisrdquo
ldquoMan you are hitting in somehard luckrdquo I sympathizedldquoDidnrsquot the Easter Bunny bring you anythingrdquo I added in a weak attempt to lighten theconversation
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the EasterBunnyrdquo he shot back ldquoI donrsquotbelieve in Santa Claus or theTooth Fairy of the Loch NessMonster I donrsquot believe inBigfoot or aliens or that Elvis and
Michael Jackson are alive andliving together in McElroy Swamp
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the Abominable Snowman orleprechauns or hobbits or Harry Potter And I donrsquot believe inmermaids Minotaurs orMedusa-although Irsquom fairlycertain my first wife was a relativeof the latterrdquo
ldquoDude-is there anything left that you do believe inrdquo I askedincredulously
His face lost what little
expression it had contained and his voice dropped to a Don Corleonehoarse whisper
ldquoI really believe that theChicago Cubs have a chance to win the World Series this yearrdquo
ldquoMan if you believe that yoursquollbelieve in anythingrdquo I countered
ldquoThings didnrsquot get any better asthe month progressedrdquo hecontinued ldquoI came out toSammyrsquos on April 14-unofficially known as National Hard Luck Day-because it was the day Lincoln was shot (lsquoSic SemperTyrannis-and so to all tyrantsrsquoshouted John Wilkes Boothrsquo) theday the Titanic sank and the day of the fatal Apollo 13 radiotransmission-lsquoHouston we have aproblemrsquo Amanda and Emily were gracing the bar so naturally they had attracted a club full of young well-built men all eager toimpress the lovely ladies After afew shot of Petrol the strongmendevised a King Arthur-like contestto see who was the strongest of
the lot and also win a few coinsrdquoldquoThey were going to pull a
sword out of a stonerdquo I askedtrying to keep up with theclassical theme
ldquoNo but after they hadsqueezed every drop out of aninnocent lemon into their tequilathe bet became who could squeezeone drop more I put my money on a lumberjack-looking lad withhuge hands but even he could notcoax one small drop from thedried-up fruit One by one the
rest of the Achilles lookalikes alsofailed and it appeared there wouldbe no winner
ldquoThen a scrawny little guy withglasses appeared from a dark cor-ner and asked if he might attemptthe feat The young studs all hada good laugh until one pushed thelemon toward the nerdy fellow and said lsquoGo ahead Geek Makeit leakrsquo The laughter turned toastonished gasps when thebespectacled gent held the lemonover a shot glass and producedone last-but very obvious-dropThen he picked up the prizemoney on the bar and headed forthe doorrdquo
ldquoHey wait a minuterdquo cried oneof the raging bulls ldquoWhat are you-some kind of magicianrdquo
ldquoNordquo said the money-counting accountant ldquoI work forthe IRSrdquo
ldquoThatrsquos when I rememberedthat the next day was April 15 andIrsquod forgotten to pay my taxes Sonow the government is after me
on top of everything elserdquoldquoLookrdquo I said ldquomaybe yoursquore
just having a bad month Aprilrsquosalmost over and May has got to bebetter In fact the Kentucky Derbyrsquos on May 2 this year and Ihave just the horse to change yourluck and solve all your financialproblemsrdquo
He actually looked encouragedfor the first time since hersquod comein so I neglected to tell him my sordid history of picking winnersin the Derby
ldquoYou seem fond of Latiny phras-es and the horsersquos name is CarpeDiem-Seize the day-which couldalso alter your jaded philosophy onlife He just won a Derby Prep inKentucky by five lengthsrdquo
That was my best shot so I was abit disappointed at the lack of enthusiasm on his part
ldquoThanksrdquo he said ldquobut Ialready have my Derby horsepicked out-one whose name ismore suited to my personalityHersquos a California colt called lsquoOneLucky Danersquordquo
He left me with one lastblast from the so-called ldquodeadlanguagerdquo
ldquoBibamus moriendum est-Letus drink for we must dierdquo
I turned to the young lady behind the bar and took him at his word with my favorite Englishphrase and my last winner of theKentucky Derby at 15-1-ldquoIrsquollhave anotherrdquo
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IntroducingMr Adam
Dale
This month I decided to mixthings up a bit and began a new path with my column I wantto use this space to tell storiesof and in a way give back tothe great musicians living andperforming in and around ourgreat parish With such a richmusic history in Ascension
parish I felt it would beonly fitting to stretch theboundaries on my maiden
journey into these shortbiographies and tell the story of a very dear friend of mineMr Adam Dale
Adam a Minden native was turned onto music by hisparents who purchased him aguitar for Christmas at theage of fourteen Whileattending Minden HighSchool he excelled musicallyespecially in choir class It was
while in high school that Adam had his first chance tolead a band on vocals andguitar when the christian rock
band ldquoShoelessrdquo was formedGiven his great vocal ability
Adam was blessed with ascholarship to attend LouisianaTech in Ruston an opportunity he couldnrsquot turn down Whilein Ruston he would meet and
become friends with severalmusicians that would laterbecome part of the band ldquoThe
American TragedyrdquoldquoTragedyrdquo as it would
become know as began in1999 and got its biggest break
very early on when discoveredand selected to be a part of aUSA network music themed TV
show called Farm Club FarmClub was hosted by BreauxBridge native and former MissUSA Ali Landry The show promoted unsigned bands by mixing them in with a nationalact on a nation wide liveperformance broadcast The
American Tragedy episode wasaired with Crazy Town as thefeatured national act At thetime Crazy Town was promot-
ing their number one smash hitButterfly After the exposure on Farm
Club gigs became easier tocome by American Tragedy began touring from coast tocoast They shared the stage
with bands like Stained SalivaHinder Candlebox andBowling for Soup to name afew After become veterans of the road the band decided tostay 100 independent neversigning with a record labelDale stated ldquoWe could never
find the right deal everything we were offered just didnrsquot feel
right to usrdquo The band wenton to release 3 full lengthalbums a live album and an EPthe most successful of these wasthe 2006 release ldquoWelcome tothe Showrdquo The band was ableto sell nearly 10000 albumsthrough touring alone
In the late 2000rsquos the bandlost their basses and began tolose some momentum It wasaround this time that Adam
met his future wife StefanieLaiche and decided to move toBaton Rouge to purse a solocareer Baton Rouge wasbooming with small venues that
were looking for smaller acts tohire and the timing seamedperfect to Dale This opportu-nity would also allow Adam tofocus on creating an album of material constructed entirely onhis own That first album wastitled ldquoThe Sun has Risen TheSun has Setrdquo
In the last few years Adamrsquos
schedule finally start to slow down and settle He and
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Stefanie are now married andexpecting their second childlater this year Adam iscurrently a resident of Ascensionparish where he has completedhis dream of having a homestudio 2014 saw the release of
Adamrsquos first album as a dad Adam says this is his best work to date The album is a maturedepiction of life as an adult andhow perspectives change frombeing in a rock band on the
roads of America to being adaddy with number two on the
way The album titled ldquoCatsand Dogsrdquo is also a nod to hisdaughter Collins Avery Dale asthey both share the same initials
Please take the time to sample Adam Dale and The AmericanTragedy on iTunes CD Baby orSpotify When you see his nameon a marque around town makesure you stop by and say hello
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Not long ago my step-daughter mentioned that my two grandchildren wanted tospend the night in a tentSpending the night outside in atent is exciting for most chil-dren Im sure most of you havetent stories of your own but fornow I would like to share a
couple of those horror stories of my own with you
We once had a duck lease inthe marsh at Pecan Island where
we were forced to stay in a tentOne particular night the crew decided to bring the boat to theroad We then went to a beerdrinking contest at the only barin Pecan Island We won thecontest during which time thismassive cold front blew through When we returned tothe tent later that night wediscovered that the tent hadbeen blown down Everythingthat we had was wet We didntraise the tent We all crawledunder it and did the best wecould The next morning atdaylight I found myself crawlingout on my hands and kneesupchucking the beer from thenight before
Great plans were in store fortent camping and deer huntingon a trip to Jackson-Bienville
years ago As we approached thecampground late that night we
noticed severe lightning on thehorizon My dad and ourhunting partner had enoughsense to bring a cot to sleep onI slept on the ground only to beawakened about two hours latersoaking wet I then moved tothe truck to miserably spend therest of the night We did kill adeer the next morning andspent the remainder of the day at a laundrymat in town dryingour clothes
Years ago the Bohemia WMA provided a campground My
two hunting partners and I went to the camp site afterspending the day deer hunting
and fishing It was Novemberand the temperature was very
warm One of my huntingbuddies began snoringunbelievably loud that night Ifinally couldnt take it anymoreso I went to the boat to sleepIt wasnt long before my otherbuddy joined me The
mosquitos were horrible outthere and I still couldnt sleepbecause of the snoring comingfrom the tent some tweny-five
yards awayTheres more horror stories
I could tell about tent outingsbut thats enough for now Atsome point in my life I quitstaying in tents and have nointention of doing so in thefuture Although its moreexpensive not nearly as muchfun and not as nature friendlyIll just go get a hotel roomMost of the time well cook ourfish or game on the tailgate of the truck at the room instead of at a campfire
My grandchildren definitely need to spend a night in a tentand Ill probably be the chosenone to do that with them My plans are to pitch it in mybackyard Then when things gosouth sometime that night asIm sure it will well go insideto a nice dry soft bed
Till Next Time
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A cow give s near ly 200000 glas se s of
milk in her life time
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-Earthworms have 5 hearts
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The average Japanese watches more than
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In average a human losses200 head hairs a day
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In the US frisbees out sell
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It is believed that Leonardo do V inci
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Despite a population of over a billion
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When Family Comes to
VisitIt happens several times a year
My out-of-state family comes to visit This past month my sisterJanet(Nana) made a visit with my niece Sally and her growingfamily Millie(3) and Addie(3 months) old
Donrsquot get me wrong I love my family and I love when they visitbut the stuff I have to do to maketheir visit a pleasant one
First off Irsquom a bachelor whichmeans there is house cleaning thatneeds to be done Maybe a coupleof days worth And I am talkingabout real cleaning like vacuuming mopping sheetchanging My favorite task is toclean and clear out the 3rdbedroom Yea Right You know the room that holds anything Ineeded to get out of sight quick junk room However there is aupside to cleaning the room Ialways find things Irsquove beenmissing for months
Then I move to the refrigeratorand another task that is seldomdone Gotta get the tupperwarebowls that are bulging at theseems out the fridge and thehouse After I took the junk out Irealized I didnrsquot have much in thefridge and had to restock With itempty the stains really start toshow I had to use Lysol
Bathroom cleaner and go tocleaning I havenrsquot mentioned thecarport the grass and the visitors bathroom Enough aboutthe cleaning You get the picture
After they arrive we make ourhellos and my home turns into anursery preschool with PrincessSophia and Frozen with Elsa onmy favorite flat screen that isgenerally tuned to sports and western movies
These guys are technology savvyThere is a IPad in both recliners with smartphones everywhereMillie has about 3 different onesOne minute shersquos using hers oneminute her Nanarsquos and then herMoms Hell they hacked my Cable account and recordedDisney shows on my televisionbefore they got here We started our week with a visit
to eat at local restaurants As the week goes on I get a chance totake them fishing Something thatis in my wheel house
I have to tell you fishing with a3 year old has its challenges Last year when she was 2 she had notrouble touching crickets Evencarried the buck around like shehad a cricket purse This year as a3 year old she wasnrsquot gettinganywhere close to those bugs Of
course Nana was trying torcherher encouraging her not to be
scared Also when Nana told herthe small crickets were babycrickets Millie put 2 and 2together and ask ldquoSo you arefishing with the Mommiecricketsrdquo Try to answer thatone Nana
Addie was a great baby She justlayed around played laughednursed and created unique smellsIt reminded me of back when my
son lived with me I made an eggsandwich for Nana and she ate itright off the babyrsquos butt It waslike a baby boody buffet
Now Millie and I made somememories She put her pinkToo-too on my head over my camo hat and put purple grapeflavored silver sparkling lip glosson me I donrsquot think it was my shade and wasnrsquot really in myfashion color wheel Then shepulled out the tangerine colorfingernail polish It took a whilefor that stuff to wear off Igot some funny looks at the
golf courseI did have fun making clues fora treasure hunt for Millie Theclues led her to the freezer where
there a treasure full of toys andgames wrapped in alluminum foilElsa doll from Frozen was oneShe been hugging it ever since
Now their gone Itrsquos quiet Thehouse smells like the dog I now have some 2 skim milk and asmall bottle of something that may be baby milk left behind Irsquom nottouching it I do have most of acrunchy peanut butter jar
Like lsquoThe Beverly Hill BilliesrsquoldquoYarsquoll come back now Hearrdquo
Thoughts from Bully
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This Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port FourchonThis Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port Fourchon
Inshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and fishing for specks and reds occasionally drum and sheephead as well arriving back at the dock for 3pm Trips consist of live bait and artificial techniques Live bait ice tackle included If you have a favoriterod by all means bring it Food and drinks available upon request
oldermonths we usually fish Leeville and Golden Meadow marshes armermonths we typically fish Barataria and Timbalier bays beaches and the western barrier islands
Offshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and arriving back at the dock between 4-6pm These trips are the most commonly bookedtrips we generally target bottom species live bait mangrove fish and troll the rip when in season Fish you can expect to catch on t hese trips include snapper grouper amberjack wahoo blackfin tuna lemon fish dolphin
On these trips we generally travel up to 60 miles out
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is Kids having Fun
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The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is local athletics
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
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ATTENTION ADVERTISERS
The Official Program will be the
ONLY publication distributed at the
Jambalaya Festival
Advertise in theOfficial Program andHelp the Community
T H E O F F I C I A L P R O G R A M O F T H E J A M B A L A Y A F E S T I V A L A S S O C I A T I O N
2 0 1 4
D a n n y R o b e r t 2 0 1 2 J a m b a l a y a C h a m p i o n Advertising revenues raised go toThe Jambalaya Festival Association which in turn
are used and put back into our communityTo purchase ad space or
want to be a sponsor contact We are seekingSponsors for the
JambalayaFestival 2015
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Memorial Day Weekend May 22 - 24 2015Your whole family will enjoy the vast variety of food fun music and activities
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Pelican Point has a renewed visionand updated business plan to bothupgrade its facilities and servicesand to soon open its doors to whatshould become one of the toprestaurants and bars inAscension Parish
For almost 18 years Pelican Pointrsquosfood and beverage operation has
primarily focused on golfers needsBut with 800 families now living inPelican Point and nearly 600 familiesliving nearby Pelican Point will soonbe additionally focusing on the foodand beverage desires of these 1400families as well as other people whoare looking for more interesting foodand beverage options
An upgraded Pro Shop has beenmoved to a new location in theclubhouse while the old Pro Shop willsoon become an upscale bar forgolfers Pelican Point residents andothers interested in a beautifully dec-
orated smoke free bar with a greatenvironment
Numerous other renovations areunderway such as enlarging andupgrading the restaurant kitchen as
well as a private diningconferenceroom designed for small meetingsand our new ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquofor 12-24 people per event
Executive Chef Joshua Hebert willoversee all Food and Beverageoperations Chef Joshua Hebert hailsfrom the shores of Bayou LafourcheJoshua launched a new menu the
first week in April and will alsocontinuously offer a weekly lunch spe-cial crafted by him
Please join us for lunch and see allthe new improvements taking placeAs always Pelican Point is OPENTO THE PUBLIC We serve lunchdaily Tuesday-Sunday from 11am-3pm and breakfast on Saturdayand Sunday from 7am-1030am
Once all renovations are completedwe plan to extends our hours in the19th hole bar as well as ourrestaurant which will begin opening
for dinners on selected nights
Over the next few monthrsquos PelicanPoint will keep you updated on theprogress and improvements
Pelican Point is on the Move
Chef Joshua Hebert
ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquo
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All ingredients used are what is typically left overafter a crawfish boil
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Ingredients
frac12 lb peeled Crawfish Tails (with fat)2 lbs boiled red potatoes1 cup boiled corn (cut off the cob)frac14 cup green onions- thinly sliced1 clove boiled garlic1 link boiled sausage- roughly chopped1 cup mayofrac14 cup Creole mustard1 Tbls Creole seasoning
Batter Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil2 cups milk amp 2 eggs (whisk together)2 cups flour4 cups Panko bread crumbs
Method
Reheat your potatoes using either the microwave or byre-boiling them for about 5 minutes In a large mixing bowlcombine the heated potatoes corn chopped sausage greenonions garlic peeled cra wfish tails mayo Creole mustardand Creole seasoning and mix well Take your mixture andform into cakes approx 3 oz each
In a medium sauteacute pan heat your oil over med hi heat Nextdredge your cakes in the flour then the milk and egg mixtureand finally in the Panko bread crumbs Gently drop yourcakes 2 to 3 at a time into your heated oil and cookapproximately 3 minutes on each side Remo ve from heatand allow to cool 2 minutes before serving
41
Cooking Gourmet at Home
Executive ChefBen Jarreau
ldquoAfter The Boilrdquo
Crawfish Cakes
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Invites You to Experience
OPEN DAILY Daily Tours
Monday Tuesday 9AM - 5 PM Wednesday-Sunday 9AM -7 PM
Cafe Burnside
11 AM- 2 PM daily Latils Landing
Wednesday through Saturday 6 PM- 9 PMSunday Brunch 11 AM - 3 PM
Reservations Required
Latilrsquos Landing R E S T A U R A N T
R I V E R R O A D B U R N S I D E L A bull 2 2 5 4 7 3 9 3 8 0 bull k k h o u m a s h o u s e c o m
J e r e m y L a n g l o i s
E x e c u t i v e C h e f
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was a Bercegeay before she marriedCJ She started playing music in themiddle school band on clarinet Shealso played the baritone horn andtympani drums She graduated
from East Ascension in 1968 gotmarried and moved to Morgan CityShe has three children DwainDupuis Kristian Mayon and SarahMayon She and CJ are blessed
with 6 grandkids Dustin KeilaLauren Megan Bylan and Blair After her divorce Lynette movedhome and thatrsquos when she met CJHer brother actually was playing inthe band with CJ at the time She was encouraged to continue hermusic and got the chance to sit in with the band on saxophone (not abig stretch from the clarinet) She
got loads of encouragement fromband members and other saxplayers (Musicians all seem eagerto help other musicians with theirart) CJ was excited when Lynettestarted with the band since he wasalready ldquosweetrdquo on her He told ushe always wanted to kiss a sax
player We were glad he waited fora female sax player Sax playing wasnrsquot her only attraction for CJThose eyes kept drawing him inNot to mention her outgoing per-sonality charm and strong characterThey got married and remodeledthe houseboat Lynette was actually Cruzzinrsquos sax player until CJ gottoo sick to play If you happen topick up a Cruzzinrsquo CD the title cutldquoFull Recoveryrdquo CJ wrote forLynette A beautiful song be sureto get a copy of the CD
Throughout CJrsquos illness music
has been his stability and drivingforce He really loves his music youcan see it in his face when he talks
about it Lynette was his ROCK always there for him
CJ and Lynette would like tothank all the family and friends whogave them support and prayersthrough this ordeal Yourthoughtfulness and prayers are moreappreciated than you will ever know
Special thanks go out to themusicians that picked up CJrsquos slack
when he was too sick to fulfill hisgigs Mike and Steve BroussardTroy Dupree Steve Manseur BillBoudreaux and Jerry Acosta Youguys are the best
CJ is now retired and working onhis ldquohoney-dordquo list and Lynette works for St Elizabeth Physicians in
the business office CJ still playsmusic Yoursquoll see him at anynumber of benefits playing hisguitar and singing It is admirablethat he plays so many benefits Idonrsquot think he has ever turned downa request to play at a benefit Weare so blessed to have CJ andLynette in our community
We had a wonderful time floatingon the river at the Parentrsquos Theirplace is so peaceful it is always apleasure to spend time with themThanks to them for opening theirlives to us
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Fall gave us an abundant harvest this year
Itrsquos March and wersquore picking thefew remaining cabbage and Brusselsprouts from the garden And believeit or not in the hoop house wersquore still
being offered a few tomatoes from oursummer vines We like many people today are try-
ing new ways of growing our foods while hoping to conserve water andeliminate chemicals Aquaponicshydroponics raised beds wickingbeds even PVC tubing are all popularnew growing technics and wersquove triedthem all
Imagination has really become a funpart of gardening these days Pretty much anything goes
Through trial and error wersquove hadmany successes and failures in eachgrowing method
Aquaponics is the merging of aquaculture (the raising of fish) and hydro-
ponics (growing in nutrient balanced water with a clay media instead of soil)This method proved a bit challengingat first when trying to establish therequired nitrates and nitrides neededfor plant growth and fruit develop-ment while not harming the live fishbut we finally got it It uses the fish waste to feed the plants The plantsand clay media filter and clean the water and return it to the fish and thecycle simply repeats itself It is theclosest resemblance to a natural ecosystem found in and around naturersquosriverbanks Our plants grew andthrived They produced an abundanceof beautiful vegetables Cucumbers
especially thrived in this environmentand produced more than we and ourneighbors could pickle and eat Leafy plants however when picked quickly wilted and wouldnrsquot keep So unless we grazed in the greenhouse for sup-per this method proved not the rightchoice for us
An attractive and fun addition to ahydroponic or an aquaponic system isPVC piping that many use for grow-ing strawberries or lettuce Used astowers above the system for extragrowing space holes are cut from thepiping and replaced with plants Thesame water from the system keeps theplants watered and fed until they areready for harvest Donrsquot expect much
from a first year strawberry plant whether yoursquove planted it in a watersystem or in the ground We plant
our strawberries in October the yearbefore to allow their roots to becomeestablished while the plant is in itsdormant winter stage and cover them with straw or hay(if planted in theground) Once spring arrives theplants will offer you largerfirmer berries
Wicking beds are one of my
favorites They are very close totraditional growing in that theycontain a layer of soil then hay thenmore soil etchellip and act as the namesdescribes water is wicked from thebottom of the container up to theplant roots With this method wehave grown potatoes peanuts snap
beans head lettuce carrots and muchmore All the plants thrived in thisenvironment and the food kept wellafter picking Wicking beds can besituated on a table top or directly onthe ground making them an extremely versatile gardening method for smallor large spaces However if you havelaying hens like we do yoursquoll needsome fencing to protect your plantsfrom your birds should you placethem on the ground
There are many more growingmethods being used today and allhave their pros and cons but nomatter how you grow your familyrsquosfood by all means do it The reward
upon your familyrsquos table is worth theeffort and Irsquom here to tell you pridetastes delicious
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ldquoDo they still play the blues in Chicago When baseball season rolls around
When the snow melts awayDo the Cubbies still play in their ivy-covered burial groundhelliprdquo
Steve Goodman
As that great Americanphilosopher-and sometimescaddy-Bagger Vance once soastutely put it ldquoGolf is a gamethat you canrsquot winrdquo
So when you walk into a localestablishment-like Sammyrsquos Grillin Prairieville-after a round of 18frustrating holes itrsquos difficult toexplain to some of the non-golfingpatrons at the bar what justhappened in the last 4-5 hours
ldquoHowrsquod you hit lsquoem today WildBillrdquo asked one of barfliesfeigning common courtesy
ldquoWell letrsquos just say if I tried togrow tomatoes they would comeup sliced But I was only threeover after six holes-one over ahouse one over a patio and oneover a pool And donrsquot get mestarted on slow play Gasoline was
50 cents a gallon when we startedour round today It took StephenKing less time to write lsquoThe Standrsquothan for us to play 18 holes
ldquoAnd if I see one more20-handicapper plum bobbing athree-foot putt to make eightIrsquom going after him like Elin Woods on a Tiger hunt Andanother thinghelliprdquo
I never got to finish my whiningbecause just then the vision of despair walked into the lounge andplopped down beside me lookinglike hersquod just lost his first-bornmale child on some half-courthook shot at the buzzer Had Ibeen sitting at a blackjack table I
would have left immediately because this guy had ldquodoom of gloom coolerrdquo stamped on hisforehead
Now I wasnrsquot in the most jovialmood myself having just postedmy third consecutive score in themid-okay-upper 80rsquos causing meto fork up a team portrait of Jackson and Lincoln for myale-quaffing opponents But beinga sucker for lifersquos longshots Imustered up all the optimism Icould manage with a stock greet-ing ldquoGive me some good newsBuddyrdquo
He seemed to slip even deeper
into depression as he ordered red wine and proclaimed ldquoApril is thecruelest monthrdquo
Now Irsquom also a sucker forclassical references so anyone thatquotes TS Eliot deserves my nearly deaf right ear-at least until Ifinish my beer
ldquoTell me about itrdquo I repliedldquoMy putts have hit more lips thanMick Jaggerrsquos dentist lately andmy tee shots have been in the water so much I had to change thegrip on my ball retrieverrdquo
Thoroughly unimpressed withmy links disasters he lifted a glassof Meacutenage a Trois my way and
mumbled a Latin phrase Irsquod heardbefore-ldquoIn vino veritas-in winethere is truthrdquo
I didnrsquot even get a chance toadd my own ldquoAnd in beer there isfreedom but in water there isbacteriardquo toast to justify mydrinking because he had launchedinto a litany of personal problemsthat had befallen him during hisunfortunate fourth month
ldquoIt all began on April 1 when aco-workerrsquos prank caused me tolose my job at the clothing store While I was away from my deskthis jokester left messages for meto call Mr Lyons and Mr Behr
about some fur purchasesldquoHow was I to know it was the
number of the Baton Rouge Zoo
The zookeepers were outragedand contacted the PETA people who threw up a picket lion aroundour store My boss had no choicebut to let me go-a sacrificial lamb you might call me-thrown to the wolvesrdquo
I attempted to fake sympathy and leave quietly but he hadalready ordered another round inhopes of retaining his captiveaudience He took a sip of winegrimaced and complained to noone in particular ldquoThis issupposed to pass for MerlotOh well Caveat emptor-let thebuyer bewarerdquo
His next story was one I couldreally sympathize withldquoOut of work I tried to pick up
a few dollars in a Final Fourbracket but my champion selection Villanova lost to North CarolinaState who wouldnrsquot have evenbeen in the second round if LSUcould have hit the ocean off aboat Isnrsquot there anyone in BatonRouge who can shoot a freethrowrdquo he lamented
I started to mention formerTiger player Eddie Palubinskas who resides in the Capital City and is in the Guinness Book of World Records for most free
throws made in an hour (1206out of 1265) but apparently noone at LSU has had the goodsense to reach out for his helpBut there was no interrupting thehard-luck fellowrsquos whine withthe wine
ldquoI could go on ad nauseumabout the rest of the tournamentand my Alma Mater Albanyrsquosearly exithelliprdquo
ldquoAh the Great Danesrdquo Iinjected flaunting my uselesstrivial knowledge about collegenicknames
ldquoWhy yesrdquo he seemedsurprised
ldquoMy family is originally fromDenmark and they thought it would be clever to send methererdquo
ldquoIs that where you learnedLatinrdquo I asked noting his frequentuse of the language
ldquoOf courserdquo he answeredldquoAre you proficient in theClassics alsordquo
ldquoAd deum qui leaetificat juventutem meamrdquo I repliedproudly recalling my altar boy responses from over 55 years ago
ldquoOh the old Catholic massrdquo hesighed unimpressed ldquoAt least theLatin kept the ritual equally
incomprehensible everywhererdquoldquoSurely yoursquove had some good
things happen to you recentlyrdquo I
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said in my best Pollyanna voiceldquoWell I really thought my luck
had changed when some of my redneck cousins in Georgia scoredsome tickets to a practice round atthe Masters and invited me to jointhemrdquo he recalled ldquoBut we weredishonorably discharged from thepremises for making comments atTiger Woodsrdquo
ldquoWhat in the world did yousayrdquo I asked foolishly ldquoI certainly hope it had nothing to do withthis being the most popular week
in the year for vasectomies so thatmen can sit on a bag of frozenpeas for four days on doctorrsquosorders and watch golf and their wives canrsquot say a wordrdquo
ldquoNordquo he answered ldquoI donrsquotunderstand a lot of golf lingo butit had something to do withTigerrsquos girlfriend Lindsey Vonnshowing up after Woods hadplayed poorly on the front nineOne of my friends said somethinglike lsquoMaybe yoursquoll do better onLindseyrsquos backsidersquo and they showed us the gate making uspersona non gratisrdquo
ldquoMan you are hitting in somehard luckrdquo I sympathizedldquoDidnrsquot the Easter Bunny bring you anythingrdquo I added in a weak attempt to lighten theconversation
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the EasterBunnyrdquo he shot back ldquoI donrsquotbelieve in Santa Claus or theTooth Fairy of the Loch NessMonster I donrsquot believe inBigfoot or aliens or that Elvis and
Michael Jackson are alive andliving together in McElroy Swamp
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the Abominable Snowman orleprechauns or hobbits or Harry Potter And I donrsquot believe inmermaids Minotaurs orMedusa-although Irsquom fairlycertain my first wife was a relativeof the latterrdquo
ldquoDude-is there anything left that you do believe inrdquo I askedincredulously
His face lost what little
expression it had contained and his voice dropped to a Don Corleonehoarse whisper
ldquoI really believe that theChicago Cubs have a chance to win the World Series this yearrdquo
ldquoMan if you believe that yoursquollbelieve in anythingrdquo I countered
ldquoThings didnrsquot get any better asthe month progressedrdquo hecontinued ldquoI came out toSammyrsquos on April 14-unofficially known as National Hard Luck Day-because it was the day Lincoln was shot (lsquoSic SemperTyrannis-and so to all tyrantsrsquoshouted John Wilkes Boothrsquo) theday the Titanic sank and the day of the fatal Apollo 13 radiotransmission-lsquoHouston we have aproblemrsquo Amanda and Emily were gracing the bar so naturally they had attracted a club full of young well-built men all eager toimpress the lovely ladies After afew shot of Petrol the strongmendevised a King Arthur-like contestto see who was the strongest of
the lot and also win a few coinsrdquoldquoThey were going to pull a
sword out of a stonerdquo I askedtrying to keep up with theclassical theme
ldquoNo but after they hadsqueezed every drop out of aninnocent lemon into their tequilathe bet became who could squeezeone drop more I put my money on a lumberjack-looking lad withhuge hands but even he could notcoax one small drop from thedried-up fruit One by one the
rest of the Achilles lookalikes alsofailed and it appeared there wouldbe no winner
ldquoThen a scrawny little guy withglasses appeared from a dark cor-ner and asked if he might attemptthe feat The young studs all hada good laugh until one pushed thelemon toward the nerdy fellow and said lsquoGo ahead Geek Makeit leakrsquo The laughter turned toastonished gasps when thebespectacled gent held the lemonover a shot glass and producedone last-but very obvious-dropThen he picked up the prizemoney on the bar and headed forthe doorrdquo
ldquoHey wait a minuterdquo cried oneof the raging bulls ldquoWhat are you-some kind of magicianrdquo
ldquoNordquo said the money-counting accountant ldquoI work forthe IRSrdquo
ldquoThatrsquos when I rememberedthat the next day was April 15 andIrsquod forgotten to pay my taxes Sonow the government is after me
on top of everything elserdquoldquoLookrdquo I said ldquomaybe yoursquore
just having a bad month Aprilrsquosalmost over and May has got to bebetter In fact the Kentucky Derbyrsquos on May 2 this year and Ihave just the horse to change yourluck and solve all your financialproblemsrdquo
He actually looked encouragedfor the first time since hersquod comein so I neglected to tell him my sordid history of picking winnersin the Derby
ldquoYou seem fond of Latiny phras-es and the horsersquos name is CarpeDiem-Seize the day-which couldalso alter your jaded philosophy onlife He just won a Derby Prep inKentucky by five lengthsrdquo
That was my best shot so I was abit disappointed at the lack of enthusiasm on his part
ldquoThanksrdquo he said ldquobut Ialready have my Derby horsepicked out-one whose name ismore suited to my personalityHersquos a California colt called lsquoOneLucky Danersquordquo
He left me with one lastblast from the so-called ldquodeadlanguagerdquo
ldquoBibamus moriendum est-Letus drink for we must dierdquo
I turned to the young lady behind the bar and took him at his word with my favorite Englishphrase and my last winner of theKentucky Derby at 15-1-ldquoIrsquollhave anotherrdquo
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IntroducingMr Adam
Dale
This month I decided to mixthings up a bit and began a new path with my column I wantto use this space to tell storiesof and in a way give back tothe great musicians living andperforming in and around ourgreat parish With such a richmusic history in Ascension
parish I felt it would beonly fitting to stretch theboundaries on my maiden
journey into these shortbiographies and tell the story of a very dear friend of mineMr Adam Dale
Adam a Minden native was turned onto music by hisparents who purchased him aguitar for Christmas at theage of fourteen Whileattending Minden HighSchool he excelled musicallyespecially in choir class It was
while in high school that Adam had his first chance tolead a band on vocals andguitar when the christian rock
band ldquoShoelessrdquo was formedGiven his great vocal ability
Adam was blessed with ascholarship to attend LouisianaTech in Ruston an opportunity he couldnrsquot turn down Whilein Ruston he would meet and
become friends with severalmusicians that would laterbecome part of the band ldquoThe
American TragedyrdquoldquoTragedyrdquo as it would
become know as began in1999 and got its biggest break
very early on when discoveredand selected to be a part of aUSA network music themed TV
show called Farm Club FarmClub was hosted by BreauxBridge native and former MissUSA Ali Landry The show promoted unsigned bands by mixing them in with a nationalact on a nation wide liveperformance broadcast The
American Tragedy episode wasaired with Crazy Town as thefeatured national act At thetime Crazy Town was promot-
ing their number one smash hitButterfly After the exposure on Farm
Club gigs became easier tocome by American Tragedy began touring from coast tocoast They shared the stage
with bands like Stained SalivaHinder Candlebox andBowling for Soup to name afew After become veterans of the road the band decided tostay 100 independent neversigning with a record labelDale stated ldquoWe could never
find the right deal everything we were offered just didnrsquot feel
right to usrdquo The band wenton to release 3 full lengthalbums a live album and an EPthe most successful of these wasthe 2006 release ldquoWelcome tothe Showrdquo The band was ableto sell nearly 10000 albumsthrough touring alone
In the late 2000rsquos the bandlost their basses and began tolose some momentum It wasaround this time that Adam
met his future wife StefanieLaiche and decided to move toBaton Rouge to purse a solocareer Baton Rouge wasbooming with small venues that
were looking for smaller acts tohire and the timing seamedperfect to Dale This opportu-nity would also allow Adam tofocus on creating an album of material constructed entirely onhis own That first album wastitled ldquoThe Sun has Risen TheSun has Setrdquo
In the last few years Adamrsquos
schedule finally start to slow down and settle He and
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Stefanie are now married andexpecting their second childlater this year Adam iscurrently a resident of Ascensionparish where he has completedhis dream of having a homestudio 2014 saw the release of
Adamrsquos first album as a dad Adam says this is his best work to date The album is a maturedepiction of life as an adult andhow perspectives change frombeing in a rock band on the
roads of America to being adaddy with number two on the
way The album titled ldquoCatsand Dogsrdquo is also a nod to hisdaughter Collins Avery Dale asthey both share the same initials
Please take the time to sample Adam Dale and The AmericanTragedy on iTunes CD Baby orSpotify When you see his nameon a marque around town makesure you stop by and say hello
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Not long ago my step-daughter mentioned that my two grandchildren wanted tospend the night in a tentSpending the night outside in atent is exciting for most chil-dren Im sure most of you havetent stories of your own but fornow I would like to share a
couple of those horror stories of my own with you
We once had a duck lease inthe marsh at Pecan Island where
we were forced to stay in a tentOne particular night the crew decided to bring the boat to theroad We then went to a beerdrinking contest at the only barin Pecan Island We won thecontest during which time thismassive cold front blew through When we returned tothe tent later that night wediscovered that the tent hadbeen blown down Everythingthat we had was wet We didntraise the tent We all crawledunder it and did the best wecould The next morning atdaylight I found myself crawlingout on my hands and kneesupchucking the beer from thenight before
Great plans were in store fortent camping and deer huntingon a trip to Jackson-Bienville
years ago As we approached thecampground late that night we
noticed severe lightning on thehorizon My dad and ourhunting partner had enoughsense to bring a cot to sleep onI slept on the ground only to beawakened about two hours latersoaking wet I then moved tothe truck to miserably spend therest of the night We did kill adeer the next morning andspent the remainder of the day at a laundrymat in town dryingour clothes
Years ago the Bohemia WMA provided a campground My
two hunting partners and I went to the camp site afterspending the day deer hunting
and fishing It was Novemberand the temperature was very
warm One of my huntingbuddies began snoringunbelievably loud that night Ifinally couldnt take it anymoreso I went to the boat to sleepIt wasnt long before my otherbuddy joined me The
mosquitos were horrible outthere and I still couldnt sleepbecause of the snoring comingfrom the tent some tweny-five
yards awayTheres more horror stories
I could tell about tent outingsbut thats enough for now Atsome point in my life I quitstaying in tents and have nointention of doing so in thefuture Although its moreexpensive not nearly as muchfun and not as nature friendlyIll just go get a hotel roomMost of the time well cook ourfish or game on the tailgate of the truck at the room instead of at a campfire
My grandchildren definitely need to spend a night in a tentand Ill probably be the chosenone to do that with them My plans are to pitch it in mybackyard Then when things gosouth sometime that night asIm sure it will well go insideto a nice dry soft bed
Till Next Time
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Useless Random Facts with Kellie
bull
Montpelier Vermont is the only state capital
wi thout a McDona ld s bull
A cow give s near ly 200000 glas se s of
milk in her life time
bull
-Earthworms have 5 hearts
bull
The average Japanese watches more than
10 hours of television a day
bull
In average a human losses200 head hairs a day
bull
In the US frisbees out sell
footballs basketballrsquos and
baseballs combined
bull
It is believed that Leonardo do V inci
invented scissors
bull
Despite a population of over a billion
China only has about 200 family names
bull
Buckingham Palace has 602 rooms
bull
Children grow faster in the springtime
bull
During an oysters life it changes
its sex from male to female several times
AMFM bull May 2nd
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When Family Comes to
VisitIt happens several times a year
My out-of-state family comes to visit This past month my sisterJanet(Nana) made a visit with my niece Sally and her growingfamily Millie(3) and Addie(3 months) old
Donrsquot get me wrong I love my family and I love when they visitbut the stuff I have to do to maketheir visit a pleasant one
First off Irsquom a bachelor whichmeans there is house cleaning thatneeds to be done Maybe a coupleof days worth And I am talkingabout real cleaning like vacuuming mopping sheetchanging My favorite task is toclean and clear out the 3rdbedroom Yea Right You know the room that holds anything Ineeded to get out of sight quick junk room However there is aupside to cleaning the room Ialways find things Irsquove beenmissing for months
Then I move to the refrigeratorand another task that is seldomdone Gotta get the tupperwarebowls that are bulging at theseems out the fridge and thehouse After I took the junk out Irealized I didnrsquot have much in thefridge and had to restock With itempty the stains really start toshow I had to use Lysol
Bathroom cleaner and go tocleaning I havenrsquot mentioned thecarport the grass and the visitors bathroom Enough aboutthe cleaning You get the picture
After they arrive we make ourhellos and my home turns into anursery preschool with PrincessSophia and Frozen with Elsa onmy favorite flat screen that isgenerally tuned to sports and western movies
These guys are technology savvyThere is a IPad in both recliners with smartphones everywhereMillie has about 3 different onesOne minute shersquos using hers oneminute her Nanarsquos and then herMoms Hell they hacked my Cable account and recordedDisney shows on my televisionbefore they got here We started our week with a visit
to eat at local restaurants As the week goes on I get a chance totake them fishing Something thatis in my wheel house
I have to tell you fishing with a3 year old has its challenges Last year when she was 2 she had notrouble touching crickets Evencarried the buck around like shehad a cricket purse This year as a3 year old she wasnrsquot gettinganywhere close to those bugs Of
course Nana was trying torcherher encouraging her not to be
scared Also when Nana told herthe small crickets were babycrickets Millie put 2 and 2together and ask ldquoSo you arefishing with the Mommiecricketsrdquo Try to answer thatone Nana
Addie was a great baby She justlayed around played laughednursed and created unique smellsIt reminded me of back when my
son lived with me I made an eggsandwich for Nana and she ate itright off the babyrsquos butt It waslike a baby boody buffet
Now Millie and I made somememories She put her pinkToo-too on my head over my camo hat and put purple grapeflavored silver sparkling lip glosson me I donrsquot think it was my shade and wasnrsquot really in myfashion color wheel Then shepulled out the tangerine colorfingernail polish It took a whilefor that stuff to wear off Igot some funny looks at the
golf courseI did have fun making clues fora treasure hunt for Millie Theclues led her to the freezer where
there a treasure full of toys andgames wrapped in alluminum foilElsa doll from Frozen was oneShe been hugging it ever since
Now their gone Itrsquos quiet Thehouse smells like the dog I now have some 2 skim milk and asmall bottle of something that may be baby milk left behind Irsquom nottouching it I do have most of acrunchy peanut butter jar
Like lsquoThe Beverly Hill BilliesrsquoldquoYarsquoll come back now Hearrdquo
Thoughts from Bully
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$100 OFF any 60 Day program
You are invited to participate in the
2nd Annual
Cooking for a CauseJambalaya Cook-Off
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Live Entertainment bull 1st 2nd 3rd place awards
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We need teams and sponsorsOur Goal is to exceed the 30 teams oflast year and raise needed funds to
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This Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port FourchonThis Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port Fourchon
Inshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and fishing for specks and reds occasionally drum and sheephead as well arriving back at the dock for 3pm Trips consist of live bait and artificial techniques Live bait ice tackle included If you have a favoriterod by all means bring it Food and drinks available upon request
oldermonths we usually fish Leeville and Golden Meadow marshes armermonths we typically fish Barataria and Timbalier bays beaches and the western barrier islands
Offshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and arriving back at the dock between 4-6pm These trips are the most commonly bookedtrips we generally target bottom species live bait mangrove fish and troll the rip when in season Fish you can expect to catch on t hese trips include snapper grouper amberjack wahoo blackfin tuna lemon fish dolphin
On these trips we generally travel up to 60 miles out
For More Information or to Book a Charter Call Today (985) 396-2728
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Captain Chris MoranHi Im Captain Chris Moran and I have fishedthe offshore and inshore waters of Louisianamy entire life I truly enjoy charter fishing tothe point that I dont know who is havingmore fun the clients or me No saltwaterspecies is safe from Cajun Made Charterswhether it be Tuna Marlin Wahoo DoradoShark Cobia Tarpon Amberjack MangroveRed Snapper Trigger Fish Grouper TroutRedfish or King Mackerel Trips consist ofInshore LiveArtificial Trout and RedfishingShallow and Deep Water Bottom FishingBlue Water Kite Fishing Overnight Tuna andSwordfish Offshore Fly Fishing and Big
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17475 Airline HwyPrairieville LA 70769
Phone 225-647-6240Email Wendellpremiermarinenet
Email salespremiermarinenetwwwPremierMarinenet
Call Philip Banker for a Quote
Premier Performance Marine is an experienced boat dealer in Louisiana for New COACH Pontoons and MistyHarbor Pontoons We also carry well-known brands such as Mercury Evinrude Yamaha Honda Suzuki
Carolina Skiff Bullet Bass Boats and Phoenix Bass Boats Find new and used pontoon boats for sale as well asparts and boat motors at our Louisiana store central to Baton Rouge and New Orleans We also carry fishingboats bass boats and outboard motors You can find new or used models to suit your needs We often have
model close out sales during the summer so you can prepare for next season at a great price
Specializing in Pontoon Boatsfor 15 years
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is Kids having Fun
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is local athletics
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The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is a solid community
These Kids Rock1312 WEST HWY 30 GONZALES 225-647-9631 bull 11209 COURSEY BLVD BATON ROUGE 225-368-1234 bull 1015 WEST LEE DRIVE BATON ROUGE 225-767-5008 bull 1800 SOUTH RANGE AVE DENHAM SPRINGS 225-664-8103
N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
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ATTENTION ADVERTISERS
The Official Program will be the
ONLY publication distributed at the
Jambalaya Festival
Advertise in theOfficial Program andHelp the Community
T H E O F F I C I A L P R O G R A M O F T H E J A M B A L A Y A F E S T I V A L A S S O C I A T I O N
2 0 1 4
D a n n y R o b e r t 2 0 1 2 J a m b a l a y a C h a m p i o n Advertising revenues raised go toThe Jambalaya Festival Association which in turn
are used and put back into our communityTo purchase ad space or
want to be a sponsor contact We are seekingSponsors for the
JambalayaFestival 2015
Mike Strong2256221324
Wally Tallion2258066579
Memorial Day Weekend May 22 - 24 2015Your whole family will enjoy the vast variety of food fun music and activities
that have made the Jambalaya Festival the cant miss highlight of the year
For information go to jambalayafestivalorg
We are raffling off a Golf Cart and 8 gallon jambalaya pot$10 Golf Cart and $1 Jambalaya Pot Tickets Drawing on May 24th
Sponsored by Krazy Kajun
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Pelican Point has a renewed visionand updated business plan to bothupgrade its facilities and servicesand to soon open its doors to whatshould become one of the toprestaurants and bars inAscension Parish
For almost 18 years Pelican Pointrsquosfood and beverage operation has
primarily focused on golfers needsBut with 800 families now living inPelican Point and nearly 600 familiesliving nearby Pelican Point will soonbe additionally focusing on the foodand beverage desires of these 1400families as well as other people whoare looking for more interesting foodand beverage options
An upgraded Pro Shop has beenmoved to a new location in theclubhouse while the old Pro Shop willsoon become an upscale bar forgolfers Pelican Point residents andothers interested in a beautifully dec-
orated smoke free bar with a greatenvironment
Numerous other renovations areunderway such as enlarging andupgrading the restaurant kitchen as
well as a private diningconferenceroom designed for small meetingsand our new ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquofor 12-24 people per event
Executive Chef Joshua Hebert willoversee all Food and Beverageoperations Chef Joshua Hebert hailsfrom the shores of Bayou LafourcheJoshua launched a new menu the
first week in April and will alsocontinuously offer a weekly lunch spe-cial crafted by him
Please join us for lunch and see allthe new improvements taking placeAs always Pelican Point is OPENTO THE PUBLIC We serve lunchdaily Tuesday-Sunday from 11am-3pm and breakfast on Saturdayand Sunday from 7am-1030am
Once all renovations are completedwe plan to extends our hours in the19th hole bar as well as ourrestaurant which will begin opening
for dinners on selected nights
Over the next few monthrsquos PelicanPoint will keep you updated on theprogress and improvements
Pelican Point is on the Move
Chef Joshua Hebert
ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquo
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All ingredients used are what is typically left overafter a crawfish boil
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Ingredients
frac12 lb peeled Crawfish Tails (with fat)2 lbs boiled red potatoes1 cup boiled corn (cut off the cob)frac14 cup green onions- thinly sliced1 clove boiled garlic1 link boiled sausage- roughly chopped1 cup mayofrac14 cup Creole mustard1 Tbls Creole seasoning
Batter Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil2 cups milk amp 2 eggs (whisk together)2 cups flour4 cups Panko bread crumbs
Method
Reheat your potatoes using either the microwave or byre-boiling them for about 5 minutes In a large mixing bowlcombine the heated potatoes corn chopped sausage greenonions garlic peeled cra wfish tails mayo Creole mustardand Creole seasoning and mix well Take your mixture andform into cakes approx 3 oz each
In a medium sauteacute pan heat your oil over med hi heat Nextdredge your cakes in the flour then the milk and egg mixtureand finally in the Panko bread crumbs Gently drop yourcakes 2 to 3 at a time into your heated oil and cookapproximately 3 minutes on each side Remo ve from heatand allow to cool 2 minutes before serving
41
Cooking Gourmet at Home
Executive ChefBen Jarreau
ldquoAfter The Boilrdquo
Crawfish Cakes
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Latilrsquos Landing Houmas House Plantation amp Gardens
Invites You to Experience
OPEN DAILY Daily Tours
Monday Tuesday 9AM - 5 PM Wednesday-Sunday 9AM -7 PM
Cafe Burnside
11 AM- 2 PM daily Latils Landing
Wednesday through Saturday 6 PM- 9 PMSunday Brunch 11 AM - 3 PM
Reservations Required
Latilrsquos Landing R E S T A U R A N T
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J e r e m y L a n g l o i s
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Fall gave us an abundant harvest this year
Itrsquos March and wersquore picking thefew remaining cabbage and Brusselsprouts from the garden And believeit or not in the hoop house wersquore still
being offered a few tomatoes from oursummer vines We like many people today are try-
ing new ways of growing our foods while hoping to conserve water andeliminate chemicals Aquaponicshydroponics raised beds wickingbeds even PVC tubing are all popularnew growing technics and wersquove triedthem all
Imagination has really become a funpart of gardening these days Pretty much anything goes
Through trial and error wersquove hadmany successes and failures in eachgrowing method
Aquaponics is the merging of aquaculture (the raising of fish) and hydro-
ponics (growing in nutrient balanced water with a clay media instead of soil)This method proved a bit challengingat first when trying to establish therequired nitrates and nitrides neededfor plant growth and fruit develop-ment while not harming the live fishbut we finally got it It uses the fish waste to feed the plants The plantsand clay media filter and clean the water and return it to the fish and thecycle simply repeats itself It is theclosest resemblance to a natural ecosystem found in and around naturersquosriverbanks Our plants grew andthrived They produced an abundanceof beautiful vegetables Cucumbers
especially thrived in this environmentand produced more than we and ourneighbors could pickle and eat Leafy plants however when picked quickly wilted and wouldnrsquot keep So unless we grazed in the greenhouse for sup-per this method proved not the rightchoice for us
An attractive and fun addition to ahydroponic or an aquaponic system isPVC piping that many use for grow-ing strawberries or lettuce Used astowers above the system for extragrowing space holes are cut from thepiping and replaced with plants Thesame water from the system keeps theplants watered and fed until they areready for harvest Donrsquot expect much
from a first year strawberry plant whether yoursquove planted it in a watersystem or in the ground We plant
our strawberries in October the yearbefore to allow their roots to becomeestablished while the plant is in itsdormant winter stage and cover them with straw or hay(if planted in theground) Once spring arrives theplants will offer you largerfirmer berries
Wicking beds are one of my
favorites They are very close totraditional growing in that theycontain a layer of soil then hay thenmore soil etchellip and act as the namesdescribes water is wicked from thebottom of the container up to theplant roots With this method wehave grown potatoes peanuts snap
beans head lettuce carrots and muchmore All the plants thrived in thisenvironment and the food kept wellafter picking Wicking beds can besituated on a table top or directly onthe ground making them an extremely versatile gardening method for smallor large spaces However if you havelaying hens like we do yoursquoll needsome fencing to protect your plantsfrom your birds should you placethem on the ground
There are many more growingmethods being used today and allhave their pros and cons but nomatter how you grow your familyrsquosfood by all means do it The reward
upon your familyrsquos table is worth theeffort and Irsquom here to tell you pridetastes delicious
y Tracy
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ldquoDo they still play the blues in Chicago When baseball season rolls around
When the snow melts awayDo the Cubbies still play in their ivy-covered burial groundhelliprdquo
Steve Goodman
As that great Americanphilosopher-and sometimescaddy-Bagger Vance once soastutely put it ldquoGolf is a gamethat you canrsquot winrdquo
So when you walk into a localestablishment-like Sammyrsquos Grillin Prairieville-after a round of 18frustrating holes itrsquos difficult toexplain to some of the non-golfingpatrons at the bar what justhappened in the last 4-5 hours
ldquoHowrsquod you hit lsquoem today WildBillrdquo asked one of barfliesfeigning common courtesy
ldquoWell letrsquos just say if I tried togrow tomatoes they would comeup sliced But I was only threeover after six holes-one over ahouse one over a patio and oneover a pool And donrsquot get mestarted on slow play Gasoline was
50 cents a gallon when we startedour round today It took StephenKing less time to write lsquoThe Standrsquothan for us to play 18 holes
ldquoAnd if I see one more20-handicapper plum bobbing athree-foot putt to make eightIrsquom going after him like Elin Woods on a Tiger hunt Andanother thinghelliprdquo
I never got to finish my whiningbecause just then the vision of despair walked into the lounge andplopped down beside me lookinglike hersquod just lost his first-bornmale child on some half-courthook shot at the buzzer Had Ibeen sitting at a blackjack table I
would have left immediately because this guy had ldquodoom of gloom coolerrdquo stamped on hisforehead
Now I wasnrsquot in the most jovialmood myself having just postedmy third consecutive score in themid-okay-upper 80rsquos causing meto fork up a team portrait of Jackson and Lincoln for myale-quaffing opponents But beinga sucker for lifersquos longshots Imustered up all the optimism Icould manage with a stock greet-ing ldquoGive me some good newsBuddyrdquo
He seemed to slip even deeper
into depression as he ordered red wine and proclaimed ldquoApril is thecruelest monthrdquo
Now Irsquom also a sucker forclassical references so anyone thatquotes TS Eliot deserves my nearly deaf right ear-at least until Ifinish my beer
ldquoTell me about itrdquo I repliedldquoMy putts have hit more lips thanMick Jaggerrsquos dentist lately andmy tee shots have been in the water so much I had to change thegrip on my ball retrieverrdquo
Thoroughly unimpressed withmy links disasters he lifted a glassof Meacutenage a Trois my way and
mumbled a Latin phrase Irsquod heardbefore-ldquoIn vino veritas-in winethere is truthrdquo
I didnrsquot even get a chance toadd my own ldquoAnd in beer there isfreedom but in water there isbacteriardquo toast to justify mydrinking because he had launchedinto a litany of personal problemsthat had befallen him during hisunfortunate fourth month
ldquoIt all began on April 1 when aco-workerrsquos prank caused me tolose my job at the clothing store While I was away from my deskthis jokester left messages for meto call Mr Lyons and Mr Behr
about some fur purchasesldquoHow was I to know it was the
number of the Baton Rouge Zoo
The zookeepers were outragedand contacted the PETA people who threw up a picket lion aroundour store My boss had no choicebut to let me go-a sacrificial lamb you might call me-thrown to the wolvesrdquo
I attempted to fake sympathy and leave quietly but he hadalready ordered another round inhopes of retaining his captiveaudience He took a sip of winegrimaced and complained to noone in particular ldquoThis issupposed to pass for MerlotOh well Caveat emptor-let thebuyer bewarerdquo
His next story was one I couldreally sympathize withldquoOut of work I tried to pick up
a few dollars in a Final Fourbracket but my champion selection Villanova lost to North CarolinaState who wouldnrsquot have evenbeen in the second round if LSUcould have hit the ocean off aboat Isnrsquot there anyone in BatonRouge who can shoot a freethrowrdquo he lamented
I started to mention formerTiger player Eddie Palubinskas who resides in the Capital City and is in the Guinness Book of World Records for most free
throws made in an hour (1206out of 1265) but apparently noone at LSU has had the goodsense to reach out for his helpBut there was no interrupting thehard-luck fellowrsquos whine withthe wine
ldquoI could go on ad nauseumabout the rest of the tournamentand my Alma Mater Albanyrsquosearly exithelliprdquo
ldquoAh the Great Danesrdquo Iinjected flaunting my uselesstrivial knowledge about collegenicknames
ldquoWhy yesrdquo he seemedsurprised
ldquoMy family is originally fromDenmark and they thought it would be clever to send methererdquo
ldquoIs that where you learnedLatinrdquo I asked noting his frequentuse of the language
ldquoOf courserdquo he answeredldquoAre you proficient in theClassics alsordquo
ldquoAd deum qui leaetificat juventutem meamrdquo I repliedproudly recalling my altar boy responses from over 55 years ago
ldquoOh the old Catholic massrdquo hesighed unimpressed ldquoAt least theLatin kept the ritual equally
incomprehensible everywhererdquoldquoSurely yoursquove had some good
things happen to you recentlyrdquo I
April - The Cruelest Month by Bill Delaune
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said in my best Pollyanna voiceldquoWell I really thought my luck
had changed when some of my redneck cousins in Georgia scoredsome tickets to a practice round atthe Masters and invited me to jointhemrdquo he recalled ldquoBut we weredishonorably discharged from thepremises for making comments atTiger Woodsrdquo
ldquoWhat in the world did yousayrdquo I asked foolishly ldquoI certainly hope it had nothing to do withthis being the most popular week
in the year for vasectomies so thatmen can sit on a bag of frozenpeas for four days on doctorrsquosorders and watch golf and their wives canrsquot say a wordrdquo
ldquoNordquo he answered ldquoI donrsquotunderstand a lot of golf lingo butit had something to do withTigerrsquos girlfriend Lindsey Vonnshowing up after Woods hadplayed poorly on the front nineOne of my friends said somethinglike lsquoMaybe yoursquoll do better onLindseyrsquos backsidersquo and they showed us the gate making uspersona non gratisrdquo
ldquoMan you are hitting in somehard luckrdquo I sympathizedldquoDidnrsquot the Easter Bunny bring you anythingrdquo I added in a weak attempt to lighten theconversation
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the EasterBunnyrdquo he shot back ldquoI donrsquotbelieve in Santa Claus or theTooth Fairy of the Loch NessMonster I donrsquot believe inBigfoot or aliens or that Elvis and
Michael Jackson are alive andliving together in McElroy Swamp
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the Abominable Snowman orleprechauns or hobbits or Harry Potter And I donrsquot believe inmermaids Minotaurs orMedusa-although Irsquom fairlycertain my first wife was a relativeof the latterrdquo
ldquoDude-is there anything left that you do believe inrdquo I askedincredulously
His face lost what little
expression it had contained and his voice dropped to a Don Corleonehoarse whisper
ldquoI really believe that theChicago Cubs have a chance to win the World Series this yearrdquo
ldquoMan if you believe that yoursquollbelieve in anythingrdquo I countered
ldquoThings didnrsquot get any better asthe month progressedrdquo hecontinued ldquoI came out toSammyrsquos on April 14-unofficially known as National Hard Luck Day-because it was the day Lincoln was shot (lsquoSic SemperTyrannis-and so to all tyrantsrsquoshouted John Wilkes Boothrsquo) theday the Titanic sank and the day of the fatal Apollo 13 radiotransmission-lsquoHouston we have aproblemrsquo Amanda and Emily were gracing the bar so naturally they had attracted a club full of young well-built men all eager toimpress the lovely ladies After afew shot of Petrol the strongmendevised a King Arthur-like contestto see who was the strongest of
the lot and also win a few coinsrdquoldquoThey were going to pull a
sword out of a stonerdquo I askedtrying to keep up with theclassical theme
ldquoNo but after they hadsqueezed every drop out of aninnocent lemon into their tequilathe bet became who could squeezeone drop more I put my money on a lumberjack-looking lad withhuge hands but even he could notcoax one small drop from thedried-up fruit One by one the
rest of the Achilles lookalikes alsofailed and it appeared there wouldbe no winner
ldquoThen a scrawny little guy withglasses appeared from a dark cor-ner and asked if he might attemptthe feat The young studs all hada good laugh until one pushed thelemon toward the nerdy fellow and said lsquoGo ahead Geek Makeit leakrsquo The laughter turned toastonished gasps when thebespectacled gent held the lemonover a shot glass and producedone last-but very obvious-dropThen he picked up the prizemoney on the bar and headed forthe doorrdquo
ldquoHey wait a minuterdquo cried oneof the raging bulls ldquoWhat are you-some kind of magicianrdquo
ldquoNordquo said the money-counting accountant ldquoI work forthe IRSrdquo
ldquoThatrsquos when I rememberedthat the next day was April 15 andIrsquod forgotten to pay my taxes Sonow the government is after me
on top of everything elserdquoldquoLookrdquo I said ldquomaybe yoursquore
just having a bad month Aprilrsquosalmost over and May has got to bebetter In fact the Kentucky Derbyrsquos on May 2 this year and Ihave just the horse to change yourluck and solve all your financialproblemsrdquo
He actually looked encouragedfor the first time since hersquod comein so I neglected to tell him my sordid history of picking winnersin the Derby
ldquoYou seem fond of Latiny phras-es and the horsersquos name is CarpeDiem-Seize the day-which couldalso alter your jaded philosophy onlife He just won a Derby Prep inKentucky by five lengthsrdquo
That was my best shot so I was abit disappointed at the lack of enthusiasm on his part
ldquoThanksrdquo he said ldquobut Ialready have my Derby horsepicked out-one whose name ismore suited to my personalityHersquos a California colt called lsquoOneLucky Danersquordquo
He left me with one lastblast from the so-called ldquodeadlanguagerdquo
ldquoBibamus moriendum est-Letus drink for we must dierdquo
I turned to the young lady behind the bar and took him at his word with my favorite Englishphrase and my last winner of theKentucky Derby at 15-1-ldquoIrsquollhave anotherrdquo
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IntroducingMr Adam
Dale
This month I decided to mixthings up a bit and began a new path with my column I wantto use this space to tell storiesof and in a way give back tothe great musicians living andperforming in and around ourgreat parish With such a richmusic history in Ascension
parish I felt it would beonly fitting to stretch theboundaries on my maiden
journey into these shortbiographies and tell the story of a very dear friend of mineMr Adam Dale
Adam a Minden native was turned onto music by hisparents who purchased him aguitar for Christmas at theage of fourteen Whileattending Minden HighSchool he excelled musicallyespecially in choir class It was
while in high school that Adam had his first chance tolead a band on vocals andguitar when the christian rock
band ldquoShoelessrdquo was formedGiven his great vocal ability
Adam was blessed with ascholarship to attend LouisianaTech in Ruston an opportunity he couldnrsquot turn down Whilein Ruston he would meet and
become friends with severalmusicians that would laterbecome part of the band ldquoThe
American TragedyrdquoldquoTragedyrdquo as it would
become know as began in1999 and got its biggest break
very early on when discoveredand selected to be a part of aUSA network music themed TV
show called Farm Club FarmClub was hosted by BreauxBridge native and former MissUSA Ali Landry The show promoted unsigned bands by mixing them in with a nationalact on a nation wide liveperformance broadcast The
American Tragedy episode wasaired with Crazy Town as thefeatured national act At thetime Crazy Town was promot-
ing their number one smash hitButterfly After the exposure on Farm
Club gigs became easier tocome by American Tragedy began touring from coast tocoast They shared the stage
with bands like Stained SalivaHinder Candlebox andBowling for Soup to name afew After become veterans of the road the band decided tostay 100 independent neversigning with a record labelDale stated ldquoWe could never
find the right deal everything we were offered just didnrsquot feel
right to usrdquo The band wenton to release 3 full lengthalbums a live album and an EPthe most successful of these wasthe 2006 release ldquoWelcome tothe Showrdquo The band was ableto sell nearly 10000 albumsthrough touring alone
In the late 2000rsquos the bandlost their basses and began tolose some momentum It wasaround this time that Adam
met his future wife StefanieLaiche and decided to move toBaton Rouge to purse a solocareer Baton Rouge wasbooming with small venues that
were looking for smaller acts tohire and the timing seamedperfect to Dale This opportu-nity would also allow Adam tofocus on creating an album of material constructed entirely onhis own That first album wastitled ldquoThe Sun has Risen TheSun has Setrdquo
In the last few years Adamrsquos
schedule finally start to slow down and settle He and
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Stefanie are now married andexpecting their second childlater this year Adam iscurrently a resident of Ascensionparish where he has completedhis dream of having a homestudio 2014 saw the release of
Adamrsquos first album as a dad Adam says this is his best work to date The album is a maturedepiction of life as an adult andhow perspectives change frombeing in a rock band on the
roads of America to being adaddy with number two on the
way The album titled ldquoCatsand Dogsrdquo is also a nod to hisdaughter Collins Avery Dale asthey both share the same initials
Please take the time to sample Adam Dale and The AmericanTragedy on iTunes CD Baby orSpotify When you see his nameon a marque around town makesure you stop by and say hello
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Not long ago my step-daughter mentioned that my two grandchildren wanted tospend the night in a tentSpending the night outside in atent is exciting for most chil-dren Im sure most of you havetent stories of your own but fornow I would like to share a
couple of those horror stories of my own with you
We once had a duck lease inthe marsh at Pecan Island where
we were forced to stay in a tentOne particular night the crew decided to bring the boat to theroad We then went to a beerdrinking contest at the only barin Pecan Island We won thecontest during which time thismassive cold front blew through When we returned tothe tent later that night wediscovered that the tent hadbeen blown down Everythingthat we had was wet We didntraise the tent We all crawledunder it and did the best wecould The next morning atdaylight I found myself crawlingout on my hands and kneesupchucking the beer from thenight before
Great plans were in store fortent camping and deer huntingon a trip to Jackson-Bienville
years ago As we approached thecampground late that night we
noticed severe lightning on thehorizon My dad and ourhunting partner had enoughsense to bring a cot to sleep onI slept on the ground only to beawakened about two hours latersoaking wet I then moved tothe truck to miserably spend therest of the night We did kill adeer the next morning andspent the remainder of the day at a laundrymat in town dryingour clothes
Years ago the Bohemia WMA provided a campground My
two hunting partners and I went to the camp site afterspending the day deer hunting
and fishing It was Novemberand the temperature was very
warm One of my huntingbuddies began snoringunbelievably loud that night Ifinally couldnt take it anymoreso I went to the boat to sleepIt wasnt long before my otherbuddy joined me The
mosquitos were horrible outthere and I still couldnt sleepbecause of the snoring comingfrom the tent some tweny-five
yards awayTheres more horror stories
I could tell about tent outingsbut thats enough for now Atsome point in my life I quitstaying in tents and have nointention of doing so in thefuture Although its moreexpensive not nearly as muchfun and not as nature friendlyIll just go get a hotel roomMost of the time well cook ourfish or game on the tailgate of the truck at the room instead of at a campfire
My grandchildren definitely need to spend a night in a tentand Ill probably be the chosenone to do that with them My plans are to pitch it in mybackyard Then when things gosouth sometime that night asIm sure it will well go insideto a nice dry soft bed
Till Next Time
If Youre Over ThirtySleep Inside
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Useless Random Facts with Kellie
bull
Montpelier Vermont is the only state capital
wi thout a McDona ld s bull
A cow give s near ly 200000 glas se s of
milk in her life time
bull
-Earthworms have 5 hearts
bull
The average Japanese watches more than
10 hours of television a day
bull
In average a human losses200 head hairs a day
bull
In the US frisbees out sell
footballs basketballrsquos and
baseballs combined
bull
It is believed that Leonardo do V inci
invented scissors
bull
Despite a population of over a billion
China only has about 200 family names
bull
Buckingham Palace has 602 rooms
bull
Children grow faster in the springtime
bull
During an oysters life it changes
its sex from male to female several times
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When Family Comes to
VisitIt happens several times a year
My out-of-state family comes to visit This past month my sisterJanet(Nana) made a visit with my niece Sally and her growingfamily Millie(3) and Addie(3 months) old
Donrsquot get me wrong I love my family and I love when they visitbut the stuff I have to do to maketheir visit a pleasant one
First off Irsquom a bachelor whichmeans there is house cleaning thatneeds to be done Maybe a coupleof days worth And I am talkingabout real cleaning like vacuuming mopping sheetchanging My favorite task is toclean and clear out the 3rdbedroom Yea Right You know the room that holds anything Ineeded to get out of sight quick junk room However there is aupside to cleaning the room Ialways find things Irsquove beenmissing for months
Then I move to the refrigeratorand another task that is seldomdone Gotta get the tupperwarebowls that are bulging at theseems out the fridge and thehouse After I took the junk out Irealized I didnrsquot have much in thefridge and had to restock With itempty the stains really start toshow I had to use Lysol
Bathroom cleaner and go tocleaning I havenrsquot mentioned thecarport the grass and the visitors bathroom Enough aboutthe cleaning You get the picture
After they arrive we make ourhellos and my home turns into anursery preschool with PrincessSophia and Frozen with Elsa onmy favorite flat screen that isgenerally tuned to sports and western movies
These guys are technology savvyThere is a IPad in both recliners with smartphones everywhereMillie has about 3 different onesOne minute shersquos using hers oneminute her Nanarsquos and then herMoms Hell they hacked my Cable account and recordedDisney shows on my televisionbefore they got here We started our week with a visit
to eat at local restaurants As the week goes on I get a chance totake them fishing Something thatis in my wheel house
I have to tell you fishing with a3 year old has its challenges Last year when she was 2 she had notrouble touching crickets Evencarried the buck around like shehad a cricket purse This year as a3 year old she wasnrsquot gettinganywhere close to those bugs Of
course Nana was trying torcherher encouraging her not to be
scared Also when Nana told herthe small crickets were babycrickets Millie put 2 and 2together and ask ldquoSo you arefishing with the Mommiecricketsrdquo Try to answer thatone Nana
Addie was a great baby She justlayed around played laughednursed and created unique smellsIt reminded me of back when my
son lived with me I made an eggsandwich for Nana and she ate itright off the babyrsquos butt It waslike a baby boody buffet
Now Millie and I made somememories She put her pinkToo-too on my head over my camo hat and put purple grapeflavored silver sparkling lip glosson me I donrsquot think it was my shade and wasnrsquot really in myfashion color wheel Then shepulled out the tangerine colorfingernail polish It took a whilefor that stuff to wear off Igot some funny looks at the
golf courseI did have fun making clues fora treasure hunt for Millie Theclues led her to the freezer where
there a treasure full of toys andgames wrapped in alluminum foilElsa doll from Frozen was oneShe been hugging it ever since
Now their gone Itrsquos quiet Thehouse smells like the dog I now have some 2 skim milk and asmall bottle of something that may be baby milk left behind Irsquom nottouching it I do have most of acrunchy peanut butter jar
Like lsquoThe Beverly Hill BilliesrsquoldquoYarsquoll come back now Hearrdquo
Thoughts from Bully
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$100 OFF any 60 Day program
You are invited to participate in the
2nd Annual
Cooking for a CauseJambalaya Cook-Off
Sunday June 28th to benefit woundedcombat veterans across the United States
Live Entertainment bull 1st 2nd 3rd place awards
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We need teams and sponsorsOur Goal is to exceed the 30 teams oflast year and raise needed funds to
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This Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port FourchonThis Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port Fourchon
Inshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and fishing for specks and reds occasionally drum and sheephead as well arriving back at the dock for 3pm Trips consist of live bait and artificial techniques Live bait ice tackle included If you have a favoriterod by all means bring it Food and drinks available upon request
oldermonths we usually fish Leeville and Golden Meadow marshes armermonths we typically fish Barataria and Timbalier bays beaches and the western barrier islands
Offshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and arriving back at the dock between 4-6pm These trips are the most commonly bookedtrips we generally target bottom species live bait mangrove fish and troll the rip when in season Fish you can expect to catch on t hese trips include snapper grouper amberjack wahoo blackfin tuna lemon fish dolphin
On these trips we generally travel up to 60 miles out
For More Information or to Book a Charter Call Today (985) 396-2728
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Captain Chris MoranHi Im Captain Chris Moran and I have fishedthe offshore and inshore waters of Louisianamy entire life I truly enjoy charter fishing tothe point that I dont know who is havingmore fun the clients or me No saltwaterspecies is safe from Cajun Made Charterswhether it be Tuna Marlin Wahoo DoradoShark Cobia Tarpon Amberjack MangroveRed Snapper Trigger Fish Grouper TroutRedfish or King Mackerel Trips consist ofInshore LiveArtificial Trout and RedfishingShallow and Deep Water Bottom FishingBlue Water Kite Fishing Overnight Tuna andSwordfish Offshore Fly Fishing and Big
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17475 Airline HwyPrairieville LA 70769
Phone 225-647-6240Email Wendellpremiermarinenet
Email salespremiermarinenetwwwPremierMarinenet
Call Philip Banker for a Quote
Premier Performance Marine is an experienced boat dealer in Louisiana for New COACH Pontoons and MistyHarbor Pontoons We also carry well-known brands such as Mercury Evinrude Yamaha Honda Suzuki
Carolina Skiff Bullet Bass Boats and Phoenix Bass Boats Find new and used pontoon boats for sale as well asparts and boat motors at our Louisiana store central to Baton Rouge and New Orleans We also carry fishingboats bass boats and outboard motors You can find new or used models to suit your needs We often have
model close out sales during the summer so you can prepare for next season at a great price
Specializing in Pontoon Boatsfor 15 years
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is Kids having Fun
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is local athletics
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The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is a solid community
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
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ATTENTION ADVERTISERS
The Official Program will be the
ONLY publication distributed at the
Jambalaya Festival
Advertise in theOfficial Program andHelp the Community
T H E O F F I C I A L P R O G R A M O F T H E J A M B A L A Y A F E S T I V A L A S S O C I A T I O N
2 0 1 4
D a n n y R o b e r t 2 0 1 2 J a m b a l a y a C h a m p i o n Advertising revenues raised go toThe Jambalaya Festival Association which in turn
are used and put back into our communityTo purchase ad space or
want to be a sponsor contact We are seekingSponsors for the
JambalayaFestival 2015
Mike Strong2256221324
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Memorial Day Weekend May 22 - 24 2015Your whole family will enjoy the vast variety of food fun music and activities
that have made the Jambalaya Festival the cant miss highlight of the year
For information go to jambalayafestivalorg
We are raffling off a Golf Cart and 8 gallon jambalaya pot$10 Golf Cart and $1 Jambalaya Pot Tickets Drawing on May 24th
Sponsored by Krazy Kajun
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Pelican Point has a renewed visionand updated business plan to bothupgrade its facilities and servicesand to soon open its doors to whatshould become one of the toprestaurants and bars inAscension Parish
For almost 18 years Pelican Pointrsquosfood and beverage operation has
primarily focused on golfers needsBut with 800 families now living inPelican Point and nearly 600 familiesliving nearby Pelican Point will soonbe additionally focusing on the foodand beverage desires of these 1400families as well as other people whoare looking for more interesting foodand beverage options
An upgraded Pro Shop has beenmoved to a new location in theclubhouse while the old Pro Shop willsoon become an upscale bar forgolfers Pelican Point residents andothers interested in a beautifully dec-
orated smoke free bar with a greatenvironment
Numerous other renovations areunderway such as enlarging andupgrading the restaurant kitchen as
well as a private diningconferenceroom designed for small meetingsand our new ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquofor 12-24 people per event
Executive Chef Joshua Hebert willoversee all Food and Beverageoperations Chef Joshua Hebert hailsfrom the shores of Bayou LafourcheJoshua launched a new menu the
first week in April and will alsocontinuously offer a weekly lunch spe-cial crafted by him
Please join us for lunch and see allthe new improvements taking placeAs always Pelican Point is OPENTO THE PUBLIC We serve lunchdaily Tuesday-Sunday from 11am-3pm and breakfast on Saturdayand Sunday from 7am-1030am
Once all renovations are completedwe plan to extends our hours in the19th hole bar as well as ourrestaurant which will begin opening
for dinners on selected nights
Over the next few monthrsquos PelicanPoint will keep you updated on theprogress and improvements
Pelican Point is on the Move
Chef Joshua Hebert
ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquo
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All ingredients used are what is typically left overafter a crawfish boil
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Ingredients
frac12 lb peeled Crawfish Tails (with fat)2 lbs boiled red potatoes1 cup boiled corn (cut off the cob)frac14 cup green onions- thinly sliced1 clove boiled garlic1 link boiled sausage- roughly chopped1 cup mayofrac14 cup Creole mustard1 Tbls Creole seasoning
Batter Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil2 cups milk amp 2 eggs (whisk together)2 cups flour4 cups Panko bread crumbs
Method
Reheat your potatoes using either the microwave or byre-boiling them for about 5 minutes In a large mixing bowlcombine the heated potatoes corn chopped sausage greenonions garlic peeled cra wfish tails mayo Creole mustardand Creole seasoning and mix well Take your mixture andform into cakes approx 3 oz each
In a medium sauteacute pan heat your oil over med hi heat Nextdredge your cakes in the flour then the milk and egg mixtureand finally in the Panko bread crumbs Gently drop yourcakes 2 to 3 at a time into your heated oil and cookapproximately 3 minutes on each side Remo ve from heatand allow to cool 2 minutes before serving
41
Cooking Gourmet at Home
Executive ChefBen Jarreau
ldquoAfter The Boilrdquo
Crawfish Cakes
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Latilrsquos Landing Houmas House Plantation amp Gardens
Invites You to Experience
OPEN DAILY Daily Tours
Monday Tuesday 9AM - 5 PM Wednesday-Sunday 9AM -7 PM
Cafe Burnside
11 AM- 2 PM daily Latils Landing
Wednesday through Saturday 6 PM- 9 PMSunday Brunch 11 AM - 3 PM
Reservations Required
Latilrsquos Landing R E S T A U R A N T
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J e r e m y L a n g l o i s
E x e c u t i v e C h e f
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ldquoDo they still play the blues in Chicago When baseball season rolls around
When the snow melts awayDo the Cubbies still play in their ivy-covered burial groundhelliprdquo
Steve Goodman
As that great Americanphilosopher-and sometimescaddy-Bagger Vance once soastutely put it ldquoGolf is a gamethat you canrsquot winrdquo
So when you walk into a localestablishment-like Sammyrsquos Grillin Prairieville-after a round of 18frustrating holes itrsquos difficult toexplain to some of the non-golfingpatrons at the bar what justhappened in the last 4-5 hours
ldquoHowrsquod you hit lsquoem today WildBillrdquo asked one of barfliesfeigning common courtesy
ldquoWell letrsquos just say if I tried togrow tomatoes they would comeup sliced But I was only threeover after six holes-one over ahouse one over a patio and oneover a pool And donrsquot get mestarted on slow play Gasoline was
50 cents a gallon when we startedour round today It took StephenKing less time to write lsquoThe Standrsquothan for us to play 18 holes
ldquoAnd if I see one more20-handicapper plum bobbing athree-foot putt to make eightIrsquom going after him like Elin Woods on a Tiger hunt Andanother thinghelliprdquo
I never got to finish my whiningbecause just then the vision of despair walked into the lounge andplopped down beside me lookinglike hersquod just lost his first-bornmale child on some half-courthook shot at the buzzer Had Ibeen sitting at a blackjack table I
would have left immediately because this guy had ldquodoom of gloom coolerrdquo stamped on hisforehead
Now I wasnrsquot in the most jovialmood myself having just postedmy third consecutive score in themid-okay-upper 80rsquos causing meto fork up a team portrait of Jackson and Lincoln for myale-quaffing opponents But beinga sucker for lifersquos longshots Imustered up all the optimism Icould manage with a stock greet-ing ldquoGive me some good newsBuddyrdquo
He seemed to slip even deeper
into depression as he ordered red wine and proclaimed ldquoApril is thecruelest monthrdquo
Now Irsquom also a sucker forclassical references so anyone thatquotes TS Eliot deserves my nearly deaf right ear-at least until Ifinish my beer
ldquoTell me about itrdquo I repliedldquoMy putts have hit more lips thanMick Jaggerrsquos dentist lately andmy tee shots have been in the water so much I had to change thegrip on my ball retrieverrdquo
Thoroughly unimpressed withmy links disasters he lifted a glassof Meacutenage a Trois my way and
mumbled a Latin phrase Irsquod heardbefore-ldquoIn vino veritas-in winethere is truthrdquo
I didnrsquot even get a chance toadd my own ldquoAnd in beer there isfreedom but in water there isbacteriardquo toast to justify mydrinking because he had launchedinto a litany of personal problemsthat had befallen him during hisunfortunate fourth month
ldquoIt all began on April 1 when aco-workerrsquos prank caused me tolose my job at the clothing store While I was away from my deskthis jokester left messages for meto call Mr Lyons and Mr Behr
about some fur purchasesldquoHow was I to know it was the
number of the Baton Rouge Zoo
The zookeepers were outragedand contacted the PETA people who threw up a picket lion aroundour store My boss had no choicebut to let me go-a sacrificial lamb you might call me-thrown to the wolvesrdquo
I attempted to fake sympathy and leave quietly but he hadalready ordered another round inhopes of retaining his captiveaudience He took a sip of winegrimaced and complained to noone in particular ldquoThis issupposed to pass for MerlotOh well Caveat emptor-let thebuyer bewarerdquo
His next story was one I couldreally sympathize withldquoOut of work I tried to pick up
a few dollars in a Final Fourbracket but my champion selection Villanova lost to North CarolinaState who wouldnrsquot have evenbeen in the second round if LSUcould have hit the ocean off aboat Isnrsquot there anyone in BatonRouge who can shoot a freethrowrdquo he lamented
I started to mention formerTiger player Eddie Palubinskas who resides in the Capital City and is in the Guinness Book of World Records for most free
throws made in an hour (1206out of 1265) but apparently noone at LSU has had the goodsense to reach out for his helpBut there was no interrupting thehard-luck fellowrsquos whine withthe wine
ldquoI could go on ad nauseumabout the rest of the tournamentand my Alma Mater Albanyrsquosearly exithelliprdquo
ldquoAh the Great Danesrdquo Iinjected flaunting my uselesstrivial knowledge about collegenicknames
ldquoWhy yesrdquo he seemedsurprised
ldquoMy family is originally fromDenmark and they thought it would be clever to send methererdquo
ldquoIs that where you learnedLatinrdquo I asked noting his frequentuse of the language
ldquoOf courserdquo he answeredldquoAre you proficient in theClassics alsordquo
ldquoAd deum qui leaetificat juventutem meamrdquo I repliedproudly recalling my altar boy responses from over 55 years ago
ldquoOh the old Catholic massrdquo hesighed unimpressed ldquoAt least theLatin kept the ritual equally
incomprehensible everywhererdquoldquoSurely yoursquove had some good
things happen to you recentlyrdquo I
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said in my best Pollyanna voiceldquoWell I really thought my luck
had changed when some of my redneck cousins in Georgia scoredsome tickets to a practice round atthe Masters and invited me to jointhemrdquo he recalled ldquoBut we weredishonorably discharged from thepremises for making comments atTiger Woodsrdquo
ldquoWhat in the world did yousayrdquo I asked foolishly ldquoI certainly hope it had nothing to do withthis being the most popular week
in the year for vasectomies so thatmen can sit on a bag of frozenpeas for four days on doctorrsquosorders and watch golf and their wives canrsquot say a wordrdquo
ldquoNordquo he answered ldquoI donrsquotunderstand a lot of golf lingo butit had something to do withTigerrsquos girlfriend Lindsey Vonnshowing up after Woods hadplayed poorly on the front nineOne of my friends said somethinglike lsquoMaybe yoursquoll do better onLindseyrsquos backsidersquo and they showed us the gate making uspersona non gratisrdquo
ldquoMan you are hitting in somehard luckrdquo I sympathizedldquoDidnrsquot the Easter Bunny bring you anythingrdquo I added in a weak attempt to lighten theconversation
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the EasterBunnyrdquo he shot back ldquoI donrsquotbelieve in Santa Claus or theTooth Fairy of the Loch NessMonster I donrsquot believe inBigfoot or aliens or that Elvis and
Michael Jackson are alive andliving together in McElroy Swamp
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the Abominable Snowman orleprechauns or hobbits or Harry Potter And I donrsquot believe inmermaids Minotaurs orMedusa-although Irsquom fairlycertain my first wife was a relativeof the latterrdquo
ldquoDude-is there anything left that you do believe inrdquo I askedincredulously
His face lost what little
expression it had contained and his voice dropped to a Don Corleonehoarse whisper
ldquoI really believe that theChicago Cubs have a chance to win the World Series this yearrdquo
ldquoMan if you believe that yoursquollbelieve in anythingrdquo I countered
ldquoThings didnrsquot get any better asthe month progressedrdquo hecontinued ldquoI came out toSammyrsquos on April 14-unofficially known as National Hard Luck Day-because it was the day Lincoln was shot (lsquoSic SemperTyrannis-and so to all tyrantsrsquoshouted John Wilkes Boothrsquo) theday the Titanic sank and the day of the fatal Apollo 13 radiotransmission-lsquoHouston we have aproblemrsquo Amanda and Emily were gracing the bar so naturally they had attracted a club full of young well-built men all eager toimpress the lovely ladies After afew shot of Petrol the strongmendevised a King Arthur-like contestto see who was the strongest of
the lot and also win a few coinsrdquoldquoThey were going to pull a
sword out of a stonerdquo I askedtrying to keep up with theclassical theme
ldquoNo but after they hadsqueezed every drop out of aninnocent lemon into their tequilathe bet became who could squeezeone drop more I put my money on a lumberjack-looking lad withhuge hands but even he could notcoax one small drop from thedried-up fruit One by one the
rest of the Achilles lookalikes alsofailed and it appeared there wouldbe no winner
ldquoThen a scrawny little guy withglasses appeared from a dark cor-ner and asked if he might attemptthe feat The young studs all hada good laugh until one pushed thelemon toward the nerdy fellow and said lsquoGo ahead Geek Makeit leakrsquo The laughter turned toastonished gasps when thebespectacled gent held the lemonover a shot glass and producedone last-but very obvious-dropThen he picked up the prizemoney on the bar and headed forthe doorrdquo
ldquoHey wait a minuterdquo cried oneof the raging bulls ldquoWhat are you-some kind of magicianrdquo
ldquoNordquo said the money-counting accountant ldquoI work forthe IRSrdquo
ldquoThatrsquos when I rememberedthat the next day was April 15 andIrsquod forgotten to pay my taxes Sonow the government is after me
on top of everything elserdquoldquoLookrdquo I said ldquomaybe yoursquore
just having a bad month Aprilrsquosalmost over and May has got to bebetter In fact the Kentucky Derbyrsquos on May 2 this year and Ihave just the horse to change yourluck and solve all your financialproblemsrdquo
He actually looked encouragedfor the first time since hersquod comein so I neglected to tell him my sordid history of picking winnersin the Derby
ldquoYou seem fond of Latiny phras-es and the horsersquos name is CarpeDiem-Seize the day-which couldalso alter your jaded philosophy onlife He just won a Derby Prep inKentucky by five lengthsrdquo
That was my best shot so I was abit disappointed at the lack of enthusiasm on his part
ldquoThanksrdquo he said ldquobut Ialready have my Derby horsepicked out-one whose name ismore suited to my personalityHersquos a California colt called lsquoOneLucky Danersquordquo
He left me with one lastblast from the so-called ldquodeadlanguagerdquo
ldquoBibamus moriendum est-Letus drink for we must dierdquo
I turned to the young lady behind the bar and took him at his word with my favorite Englishphrase and my last winner of theKentucky Derby at 15-1-ldquoIrsquollhave anotherrdquo
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IntroducingMr Adam
Dale
This month I decided to mixthings up a bit and began a new path with my column I wantto use this space to tell storiesof and in a way give back tothe great musicians living andperforming in and around ourgreat parish With such a richmusic history in Ascension
parish I felt it would beonly fitting to stretch theboundaries on my maiden
journey into these shortbiographies and tell the story of a very dear friend of mineMr Adam Dale
Adam a Minden native was turned onto music by hisparents who purchased him aguitar for Christmas at theage of fourteen Whileattending Minden HighSchool he excelled musicallyespecially in choir class It was
while in high school that Adam had his first chance tolead a band on vocals andguitar when the christian rock
band ldquoShoelessrdquo was formedGiven his great vocal ability
Adam was blessed with ascholarship to attend LouisianaTech in Ruston an opportunity he couldnrsquot turn down Whilein Ruston he would meet and
become friends with severalmusicians that would laterbecome part of the band ldquoThe
American TragedyrdquoldquoTragedyrdquo as it would
become know as began in1999 and got its biggest break
very early on when discoveredand selected to be a part of aUSA network music themed TV
show called Farm Club FarmClub was hosted by BreauxBridge native and former MissUSA Ali Landry The show promoted unsigned bands by mixing them in with a nationalact on a nation wide liveperformance broadcast The
American Tragedy episode wasaired with Crazy Town as thefeatured national act At thetime Crazy Town was promot-
ing their number one smash hitButterfly After the exposure on Farm
Club gigs became easier tocome by American Tragedy began touring from coast tocoast They shared the stage
with bands like Stained SalivaHinder Candlebox andBowling for Soup to name afew After become veterans of the road the band decided tostay 100 independent neversigning with a record labelDale stated ldquoWe could never
find the right deal everything we were offered just didnrsquot feel
right to usrdquo The band wenton to release 3 full lengthalbums a live album and an EPthe most successful of these wasthe 2006 release ldquoWelcome tothe Showrdquo The band was ableto sell nearly 10000 albumsthrough touring alone
In the late 2000rsquos the bandlost their basses and began tolose some momentum It wasaround this time that Adam
met his future wife StefanieLaiche and decided to move toBaton Rouge to purse a solocareer Baton Rouge wasbooming with small venues that
were looking for smaller acts tohire and the timing seamedperfect to Dale This opportu-nity would also allow Adam tofocus on creating an album of material constructed entirely onhis own That first album wastitled ldquoThe Sun has Risen TheSun has Setrdquo
In the last few years Adamrsquos
schedule finally start to slow down and settle He and
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Stefanie are now married andexpecting their second childlater this year Adam iscurrently a resident of Ascensionparish where he has completedhis dream of having a homestudio 2014 saw the release of
Adamrsquos first album as a dad Adam says this is his best work to date The album is a maturedepiction of life as an adult andhow perspectives change frombeing in a rock band on the
roads of America to being adaddy with number two on the
way The album titled ldquoCatsand Dogsrdquo is also a nod to hisdaughter Collins Avery Dale asthey both share the same initials
Please take the time to sample Adam Dale and The AmericanTragedy on iTunes CD Baby orSpotify When you see his nameon a marque around town makesure you stop by and say hello
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Not long ago my step-daughter mentioned that my two grandchildren wanted tospend the night in a tentSpending the night outside in atent is exciting for most chil-dren Im sure most of you havetent stories of your own but fornow I would like to share a
couple of those horror stories of my own with you
We once had a duck lease inthe marsh at Pecan Island where
we were forced to stay in a tentOne particular night the crew decided to bring the boat to theroad We then went to a beerdrinking contest at the only barin Pecan Island We won thecontest during which time thismassive cold front blew through When we returned tothe tent later that night wediscovered that the tent hadbeen blown down Everythingthat we had was wet We didntraise the tent We all crawledunder it and did the best wecould The next morning atdaylight I found myself crawlingout on my hands and kneesupchucking the beer from thenight before
Great plans were in store fortent camping and deer huntingon a trip to Jackson-Bienville
years ago As we approached thecampground late that night we
noticed severe lightning on thehorizon My dad and ourhunting partner had enoughsense to bring a cot to sleep onI slept on the ground only to beawakened about two hours latersoaking wet I then moved tothe truck to miserably spend therest of the night We did kill adeer the next morning andspent the remainder of the day at a laundrymat in town dryingour clothes
Years ago the Bohemia WMA provided a campground My
two hunting partners and I went to the camp site afterspending the day deer hunting
and fishing It was Novemberand the temperature was very
warm One of my huntingbuddies began snoringunbelievably loud that night Ifinally couldnt take it anymoreso I went to the boat to sleepIt wasnt long before my otherbuddy joined me The
mosquitos were horrible outthere and I still couldnt sleepbecause of the snoring comingfrom the tent some tweny-five
yards awayTheres more horror stories
I could tell about tent outingsbut thats enough for now Atsome point in my life I quitstaying in tents and have nointention of doing so in thefuture Although its moreexpensive not nearly as muchfun and not as nature friendlyIll just go get a hotel roomMost of the time well cook ourfish or game on the tailgate of the truck at the room instead of at a campfire
My grandchildren definitely need to spend a night in a tentand Ill probably be the chosenone to do that with them My plans are to pitch it in mybackyard Then when things gosouth sometime that night asIm sure it will well go insideto a nice dry soft bed
Till Next Time
If Youre Over ThirtySleep Inside
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Useless Random Facts with Kellie
bull
Montpelier Vermont is the only state capital
wi thout a McDona ld s bull
A cow give s near ly 200000 glas se s of
milk in her life time
bull
-Earthworms have 5 hearts
bull
The average Japanese watches more than
10 hours of television a day
bull
In average a human losses200 head hairs a day
bull
In the US frisbees out sell
footballs basketballrsquos and
baseballs combined
bull
It is believed that Leonardo do V inci
invented scissors
bull
Despite a population of over a billion
China only has about 200 family names
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Buckingham Palace has 602 rooms
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Children grow faster in the springtime
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During an oysters life it changes
its sex from male to female several times
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When Family Comes to
VisitIt happens several times a year
My out-of-state family comes to visit This past month my sisterJanet(Nana) made a visit with my niece Sally and her growingfamily Millie(3) and Addie(3 months) old
Donrsquot get me wrong I love my family and I love when they visitbut the stuff I have to do to maketheir visit a pleasant one
First off Irsquom a bachelor whichmeans there is house cleaning thatneeds to be done Maybe a coupleof days worth And I am talkingabout real cleaning like vacuuming mopping sheetchanging My favorite task is toclean and clear out the 3rdbedroom Yea Right You know the room that holds anything Ineeded to get out of sight quick junk room However there is aupside to cleaning the room Ialways find things Irsquove beenmissing for months
Then I move to the refrigeratorand another task that is seldomdone Gotta get the tupperwarebowls that are bulging at theseems out the fridge and thehouse After I took the junk out Irealized I didnrsquot have much in thefridge and had to restock With itempty the stains really start toshow I had to use Lysol
Bathroom cleaner and go tocleaning I havenrsquot mentioned thecarport the grass and the visitors bathroom Enough aboutthe cleaning You get the picture
After they arrive we make ourhellos and my home turns into anursery preschool with PrincessSophia and Frozen with Elsa onmy favorite flat screen that isgenerally tuned to sports and western movies
These guys are technology savvyThere is a IPad in both recliners with smartphones everywhereMillie has about 3 different onesOne minute shersquos using hers oneminute her Nanarsquos and then herMoms Hell they hacked my Cable account and recordedDisney shows on my televisionbefore they got here We started our week with a visit
to eat at local restaurants As the week goes on I get a chance totake them fishing Something thatis in my wheel house
I have to tell you fishing with a3 year old has its challenges Last year when she was 2 she had notrouble touching crickets Evencarried the buck around like shehad a cricket purse This year as a3 year old she wasnrsquot gettinganywhere close to those bugs Of
course Nana was trying torcherher encouraging her not to be
scared Also when Nana told herthe small crickets were babycrickets Millie put 2 and 2together and ask ldquoSo you arefishing with the Mommiecricketsrdquo Try to answer thatone Nana
Addie was a great baby She justlayed around played laughednursed and created unique smellsIt reminded me of back when my
son lived with me I made an eggsandwich for Nana and she ate itright off the babyrsquos butt It waslike a baby boody buffet
Now Millie and I made somememories She put her pinkToo-too on my head over my camo hat and put purple grapeflavored silver sparkling lip glosson me I donrsquot think it was my shade and wasnrsquot really in myfashion color wheel Then shepulled out the tangerine colorfingernail polish It took a whilefor that stuff to wear off Igot some funny looks at the
golf courseI did have fun making clues fora treasure hunt for Millie Theclues led her to the freezer where
there a treasure full of toys andgames wrapped in alluminum foilElsa doll from Frozen was oneShe been hugging it ever since
Now their gone Itrsquos quiet Thehouse smells like the dog I now have some 2 skim milk and asmall bottle of something that may be baby milk left behind Irsquom nottouching it I do have most of acrunchy peanut butter jar
Like lsquoThe Beverly Hill BilliesrsquoldquoYarsquoll come back now Hearrdquo
Thoughts from Bully
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You are invited to participate in the
2nd Annual
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This Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port FourchonThis Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port Fourchon
Inshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and fishing for specks and reds occasionally drum and sheephead as well arriving back at the dock for 3pm Trips consist of live bait and artificial techniques Live bait ice tackle included If you have a favoriterod by all means bring it Food and drinks available upon request
oldermonths we usually fish Leeville and Golden Meadow marshes armermonths we typically fish Barataria and Timbalier bays beaches and the western barrier islands
Offshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and arriving back at the dock between 4-6pm These trips are the most commonly bookedtrips we generally target bottom species live bait mangrove fish and troll the rip when in season Fish you can expect to catch on t hese trips include snapper grouper amberjack wahoo blackfin tuna lemon fish dolphin
On these trips we generally travel up to 60 miles out
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Phone 225-647-6240Email Wendellpremiermarinenet
Email salespremiermarinenetwwwPremierMarinenet
Call Philip Banker for a Quote
Premier Performance Marine is an experienced boat dealer in Louisiana for New COACH Pontoons and MistyHarbor Pontoons We also carry well-known brands such as Mercury Evinrude Yamaha Honda Suzuki
Carolina Skiff Bullet Bass Boats and Phoenix Bass Boats Find new and used pontoon boats for sale as well asparts and boat motors at our Louisiana store central to Baton Rouge and New Orleans We also carry fishingboats bass boats and outboard motors You can find new or used models to suit your needs We often have
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The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is local athletics
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The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is a solid community
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
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ATTENTION ADVERTISERS
The Official Program will be the
ONLY publication distributed at the
Jambalaya Festival
Advertise in theOfficial Program andHelp the Community
T H E O F F I C I A L P R O G R A M O F T H E J A M B A L A Y A F E S T I V A L A S S O C I A T I O N
2 0 1 4
D a n n y R o b e r t 2 0 1 2 J a m b a l a y a C h a m p i o n Advertising revenues raised go toThe Jambalaya Festival Association which in turn
are used and put back into our communityTo purchase ad space or
want to be a sponsor contact We are seekingSponsors for the
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Memorial Day Weekend May 22 - 24 2015Your whole family will enjoy the vast variety of food fun music and activities
that have made the Jambalaya Festival the cant miss highlight of the year
For information go to jambalayafestivalorg
We are raffling off a Golf Cart and 8 gallon jambalaya pot$10 Golf Cart and $1 Jambalaya Pot Tickets Drawing on May 24th
Sponsored by Krazy Kajun
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Pelican Point has a renewed visionand updated business plan to bothupgrade its facilities and servicesand to soon open its doors to whatshould become one of the toprestaurants and bars inAscension Parish
For almost 18 years Pelican Pointrsquosfood and beverage operation has
primarily focused on golfers needsBut with 800 families now living inPelican Point and nearly 600 familiesliving nearby Pelican Point will soonbe additionally focusing on the foodand beverage desires of these 1400families as well as other people whoare looking for more interesting foodand beverage options
An upgraded Pro Shop has beenmoved to a new location in theclubhouse while the old Pro Shop willsoon become an upscale bar forgolfers Pelican Point residents andothers interested in a beautifully dec-
orated smoke free bar with a greatenvironment
Numerous other renovations areunderway such as enlarging andupgrading the restaurant kitchen as
well as a private diningconferenceroom designed for small meetingsand our new ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquofor 12-24 people per event
Executive Chef Joshua Hebert willoversee all Food and Beverageoperations Chef Joshua Hebert hailsfrom the shores of Bayou LafourcheJoshua launched a new menu the
first week in April and will alsocontinuously offer a weekly lunch spe-cial crafted by him
Please join us for lunch and see allthe new improvements taking placeAs always Pelican Point is OPENTO THE PUBLIC We serve lunchdaily Tuesday-Sunday from 11am-3pm and breakfast on Saturdayand Sunday from 7am-1030am
Once all renovations are completedwe plan to extends our hours in the19th hole bar as well as ourrestaurant which will begin opening
for dinners on selected nights
Over the next few monthrsquos PelicanPoint will keep you updated on theprogress and improvements
Pelican Point is on the Move
Chef Joshua Hebert
ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquo
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All ingredients used are what is typically left overafter a crawfish boil
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Ingredients
frac12 lb peeled Crawfish Tails (with fat)2 lbs boiled red potatoes1 cup boiled corn (cut off the cob)frac14 cup green onions- thinly sliced1 clove boiled garlic1 link boiled sausage- roughly chopped1 cup mayofrac14 cup Creole mustard1 Tbls Creole seasoning
Batter Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil2 cups milk amp 2 eggs (whisk together)2 cups flour4 cups Panko bread crumbs
Method
Reheat your potatoes using either the microwave or byre-boiling them for about 5 minutes In a large mixing bowlcombine the heated potatoes corn chopped sausage greenonions garlic peeled cra wfish tails mayo Creole mustardand Creole seasoning and mix well Take your mixture andform into cakes approx 3 oz each
In a medium sauteacute pan heat your oil over med hi heat Nextdredge your cakes in the flour then the milk and egg mixtureand finally in the Panko bread crumbs Gently drop yourcakes 2 to 3 at a time into your heated oil and cookapproximately 3 minutes on each side Remo ve from heatand allow to cool 2 minutes before serving
41
Cooking Gourmet at Home
Executive ChefBen Jarreau
ldquoAfter The Boilrdquo
Crawfish Cakes
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Invites You to Experience
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ldquoDo they still play the blues in Chicago When baseball season rolls around
When the snow melts awayDo the Cubbies still play in their ivy-covered burial groundhelliprdquo
Steve Goodman
As that great Americanphilosopher-and sometimescaddy-Bagger Vance once soastutely put it ldquoGolf is a gamethat you canrsquot winrdquo
So when you walk into a localestablishment-like Sammyrsquos Grillin Prairieville-after a round of 18frustrating holes itrsquos difficult toexplain to some of the non-golfingpatrons at the bar what justhappened in the last 4-5 hours
ldquoHowrsquod you hit lsquoem today WildBillrdquo asked one of barfliesfeigning common courtesy
ldquoWell letrsquos just say if I tried togrow tomatoes they would comeup sliced But I was only threeover after six holes-one over ahouse one over a patio and oneover a pool And donrsquot get mestarted on slow play Gasoline was
50 cents a gallon when we startedour round today It took StephenKing less time to write lsquoThe Standrsquothan for us to play 18 holes
ldquoAnd if I see one more20-handicapper plum bobbing athree-foot putt to make eightIrsquom going after him like Elin Woods on a Tiger hunt Andanother thinghelliprdquo
I never got to finish my whiningbecause just then the vision of despair walked into the lounge andplopped down beside me lookinglike hersquod just lost his first-bornmale child on some half-courthook shot at the buzzer Had Ibeen sitting at a blackjack table I
would have left immediately because this guy had ldquodoom of gloom coolerrdquo stamped on hisforehead
Now I wasnrsquot in the most jovialmood myself having just postedmy third consecutive score in themid-okay-upper 80rsquos causing meto fork up a team portrait of Jackson and Lincoln for myale-quaffing opponents But beinga sucker for lifersquos longshots Imustered up all the optimism Icould manage with a stock greet-ing ldquoGive me some good newsBuddyrdquo
He seemed to slip even deeper
into depression as he ordered red wine and proclaimed ldquoApril is thecruelest monthrdquo
Now Irsquom also a sucker forclassical references so anyone thatquotes TS Eliot deserves my nearly deaf right ear-at least until Ifinish my beer
ldquoTell me about itrdquo I repliedldquoMy putts have hit more lips thanMick Jaggerrsquos dentist lately andmy tee shots have been in the water so much I had to change thegrip on my ball retrieverrdquo
Thoroughly unimpressed withmy links disasters he lifted a glassof Meacutenage a Trois my way and
mumbled a Latin phrase Irsquod heardbefore-ldquoIn vino veritas-in winethere is truthrdquo
I didnrsquot even get a chance toadd my own ldquoAnd in beer there isfreedom but in water there isbacteriardquo toast to justify mydrinking because he had launchedinto a litany of personal problemsthat had befallen him during hisunfortunate fourth month
ldquoIt all began on April 1 when aco-workerrsquos prank caused me tolose my job at the clothing store While I was away from my deskthis jokester left messages for meto call Mr Lyons and Mr Behr
about some fur purchasesldquoHow was I to know it was the
number of the Baton Rouge Zoo
The zookeepers were outragedand contacted the PETA people who threw up a picket lion aroundour store My boss had no choicebut to let me go-a sacrificial lamb you might call me-thrown to the wolvesrdquo
I attempted to fake sympathy and leave quietly but he hadalready ordered another round inhopes of retaining his captiveaudience He took a sip of winegrimaced and complained to noone in particular ldquoThis issupposed to pass for MerlotOh well Caveat emptor-let thebuyer bewarerdquo
His next story was one I couldreally sympathize withldquoOut of work I tried to pick up
a few dollars in a Final Fourbracket but my champion selection Villanova lost to North CarolinaState who wouldnrsquot have evenbeen in the second round if LSUcould have hit the ocean off aboat Isnrsquot there anyone in BatonRouge who can shoot a freethrowrdquo he lamented
I started to mention formerTiger player Eddie Palubinskas who resides in the Capital City and is in the Guinness Book of World Records for most free
throws made in an hour (1206out of 1265) but apparently noone at LSU has had the goodsense to reach out for his helpBut there was no interrupting thehard-luck fellowrsquos whine withthe wine
ldquoI could go on ad nauseumabout the rest of the tournamentand my Alma Mater Albanyrsquosearly exithelliprdquo
ldquoAh the Great Danesrdquo Iinjected flaunting my uselesstrivial knowledge about collegenicknames
ldquoWhy yesrdquo he seemedsurprised
ldquoMy family is originally fromDenmark and they thought it would be clever to send methererdquo
ldquoIs that where you learnedLatinrdquo I asked noting his frequentuse of the language
ldquoOf courserdquo he answeredldquoAre you proficient in theClassics alsordquo
ldquoAd deum qui leaetificat juventutem meamrdquo I repliedproudly recalling my altar boy responses from over 55 years ago
ldquoOh the old Catholic massrdquo hesighed unimpressed ldquoAt least theLatin kept the ritual equally
incomprehensible everywhererdquoldquoSurely yoursquove had some good
things happen to you recentlyrdquo I
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said in my best Pollyanna voiceldquoWell I really thought my luck
had changed when some of my redneck cousins in Georgia scoredsome tickets to a practice round atthe Masters and invited me to jointhemrdquo he recalled ldquoBut we weredishonorably discharged from thepremises for making comments atTiger Woodsrdquo
ldquoWhat in the world did yousayrdquo I asked foolishly ldquoI certainly hope it had nothing to do withthis being the most popular week
in the year for vasectomies so thatmen can sit on a bag of frozenpeas for four days on doctorrsquosorders and watch golf and their wives canrsquot say a wordrdquo
ldquoNordquo he answered ldquoI donrsquotunderstand a lot of golf lingo butit had something to do withTigerrsquos girlfriend Lindsey Vonnshowing up after Woods hadplayed poorly on the front nineOne of my friends said somethinglike lsquoMaybe yoursquoll do better onLindseyrsquos backsidersquo and they showed us the gate making uspersona non gratisrdquo
ldquoMan you are hitting in somehard luckrdquo I sympathizedldquoDidnrsquot the Easter Bunny bring you anythingrdquo I added in a weak attempt to lighten theconversation
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the EasterBunnyrdquo he shot back ldquoI donrsquotbelieve in Santa Claus or theTooth Fairy of the Loch NessMonster I donrsquot believe inBigfoot or aliens or that Elvis and
Michael Jackson are alive andliving together in McElroy Swamp
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the Abominable Snowman orleprechauns or hobbits or Harry Potter And I donrsquot believe inmermaids Minotaurs orMedusa-although Irsquom fairlycertain my first wife was a relativeof the latterrdquo
ldquoDude-is there anything left that you do believe inrdquo I askedincredulously
His face lost what little
expression it had contained and his voice dropped to a Don Corleonehoarse whisper
ldquoI really believe that theChicago Cubs have a chance to win the World Series this yearrdquo
ldquoMan if you believe that yoursquollbelieve in anythingrdquo I countered
ldquoThings didnrsquot get any better asthe month progressedrdquo hecontinued ldquoI came out toSammyrsquos on April 14-unofficially known as National Hard Luck Day-because it was the day Lincoln was shot (lsquoSic SemperTyrannis-and so to all tyrantsrsquoshouted John Wilkes Boothrsquo) theday the Titanic sank and the day of the fatal Apollo 13 radiotransmission-lsquoHouston we have aproblemrsquo Amanda and Emily were gracing the bar so naturally they had attracted a club full of young well-built men all eager toimpress the lovely ladies After afew shot of Petrol the strongmendevised a King Arthur-like contestto see who was the strongest of
the lot and also win a few coinsrdquoldquoThey were going to pull a
sword out of a stonerdquo I askedtrying to keep up with theclassical theme
ldquoNo but after they hadsqueezed every drop out of aninnocent lemon into their tequilathe bet became who could squeezeone drop more I put my money on a lumberjack-looking lad withhuge hands but even he could notcoax one small drop from thedried-up fruit One by one the
rest of the Achilles lookalikes alsofailed and it appeared there wouldbe no winner
ldquoThen a scrawny little guy withglasses appeared from a dark cor-ner and asked if he might attemptthe feat The young studs all hada good laugh until one pushed thelemon toward the nerdy fellow and said lsquoGo ahead Geek Makeit leakrsquo The laughter turned toastonished gasps when thebespectacled gent held the lemonover a shot glass and producedone last-but very obvious-dropThen he picked up the prizemoney on the bar and headed forthe doorrdquo
ldquoHey wait a minuterdquo cried oneof the raging bulls ldquoWhat are you-some kind of magicianrdquo
ldquoNordquo said the money-counting accountant ldquoI work forthe IRSrdquo
ldquoThatrsquos when I rememberedthat the next day was April 15 andIrsquod forgotten to pay my taxes Sonow the government is after me
on top of everything elserdquoldquoLookrdquo I said ldquomaybe yoursquore
just having a bad month Aprilrsquosalmost over and May has got to bebetter In fact the Kentucky Derbyrsquos on May 2 this year and Ihave just the horse to change yourluck and solve all your financialproblemsrdquo
He actually looked encouragedfor the first time since hersquod comein so I neglected to tell him my sordid history of picking winnersin the Derby
ldquoYou seem fond of Latiny phras-es and the horsersquos name is CarpeDiem-Seize the day-which couldalso alter your jaded philosophy onlife He just won a Derby Prep inKentucky by five lengthsrdquo
That was my best shot so I was abit disappointed at the lack of enthusiasm on his part
ldquoThanksrdquo he said ldquobut Ialready have my Derby horsepicked out-one whose name ismore suited to my personalityHersquos a California colt called lsquoOneLucky Danersquordquo
He left me with one lastblast from the so-called ldquodeadlanguagerdquo
ldquoBibamus moriendum est-Letus drink for we must dierdquo
I turned to the young lady behind the bar and took him at his word with my favorite Englishphrase and my last winner of theKentucky Derby at 15-1-ldquoIrsquollhave anotherrdquo
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IntroducingMr Adam
Dale
This month I decided to mixthings up a bit and began a new path with my column I wantto use this space to tell storiesof and in a way give back tothe great musicians living andperforming in and around ourgreat parish With such a richmusic history in Ascension
parish I felt it would beonly fitting to stretch theboundaries on my maiden
journey into these shortbiographies and tell the story of a very dear friend of mineMr Adam Dale
Adam a Minden native was turned onto music by hisparents who purchased him aguitar for Christmas at theage of fourteen Whileattending Minden HighSchool he excelled musicallyespecially in choir class It was
while in high school that Adam had his first chance tolead a band on vocals andguitar when the christian rock
band ldquoShoelessrdquo was formedGiven his great vocal ability
Adam was blessed with ascholarship to attend LouisianaTech in Ruston an opportunity he couldnrsquot turn down Whilein Ruston he would meet and
become friends with severalmusicians that would laterbecome part of the band ldquoThe
American TragedyrdquoldquoTragedyrdquo as it would
become know as began in1999 and got its biggest break
very early on when discoveredand selected to be a part of aUSA network music themed TV
show called Farm Club FarmClub was hosted by BreauxBridge native and former MissUSA Ali Landry The show promoted unsigned bands by mixing them in with a nationalact on a nation wide liveperformance broadcast The
American Tragedy episode wasaired with Crazy Town as thefeatured national act At thetime Crazy Town was promot-
ing their number one smash hitButterfly After the exposure on Farm
Club gigs became easier tocome by American Tragedy began touring from coast tocoast They shared the stage
with bands like Stained SalivaHinder Candlebox andBowling for Soup to name afew After become veterans of the road the band decided tostay 100 independent neversigning with a record labelDale stated ldquoWe could never
find the right deal everything we were offered just didnrsquot feel
right to usrdquo The band wenton to release 3 full lengthalbums a live album and an EPthe most successful of these wasthe 2006 release ldquoWelcome tothe Showrdquo The band was ableto sell nearly 10000 albumsthrough touring alone
In the late 2000rsquos the bandlost their basses and began tolose some momentum It wasaround this time that Adam
met his future wife StefanieLaiche and decided to move toBaton Rouge to purse a solocareer Baton Rouge wasbooming with small venues that
were looking for smaller acts tohire and the timing seamedperfect to Dale This opportu-nity would also allow Adam tofocus on creating an album of material constructed entirely onhis own That first album wastitled ldquoThe Sun has Risen TheSun has Setrdquo
In the last few years Adamrsquos
schedule finally start to slow down and settle He and
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Stefanie are now married andexpecting their second childlater this year Adam iscurrently a resident of Ascensionparish where he has completedhis dream of having a homestudio 2014 saw the release of
Adamrsquos first album as a dad Adam says this is his best work to date The album is a maturedepiction of life as an adult andhow perspectives change frombeing in a rock band on the
roads of America to being adaddy with number two on the
way The album titled ldquoCatsand Dogsrdquo is also a nod to hisdaughter Collins Avery Dale asthey both share the same initials
Please take the time to sample Adam Dale and The AmericanTragedy on iTunes CD Baby orSpotify When you see his nameon a marque around town makesure you stop by and say hello
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Not long ago my step-daughter mentioned that my two grandchildren wanted tospend the night in a tentSpending the night outside in atent is exciting for most chil-dren Im sure most of you havetent stories of your own but fornow I would like to share a
couple of those horror stories of my own with you
We once had a duck lease inthe marsh at Pecan Island where
we were forced to stay in a tentOne particular night the crew decided to bring the boat to theroad We then went to a beerdrinking contest at the only barin Pecan Island We won thecontest during which time thismassive cold front blew through When we returned tothe tent later that night wediscovered that the tent hadbeen blown down Everythingthat we had was wet We didntraise the tent We all crawledunder it and did the best wecould The next morning atdaylight I found myself crawlingout on my hands and kneesupchucking the beer from thenight before
Great plans were in store fortent camping and deer huntingon a trip to Jackson-Bienville
years ago As we approached thecampground late that night we
noticed severe lightning on thehorizon My dad and ourhunting partner had enoughsense to bring a cot to sleep onI slept on the ground only to beawakened about two hours latersoaking wet I then moved tothe truck to miserably spend therest of the night We did kill adeer the next morning andspent the remainder of the day at a laundrymat in town dryingour clothes
Years ago the Bohemia WMA provided a campground My
two hunting partners and I went to the camp site afterspending the day deer hunting
and fishing It was Novemberand the temperature was very
warm One of my huntingbuddies began snoringunbelievably loud that night Ifinally couldnt take it anymoreso I went to the boat to sleepIt wasnt long before my otherbuddy joined me The
mosquitos were horrible outthere and I still couldnt sleepbecause of the snoring comingfrom the tent some tweny-five
yards awayTheres more horror stories
I could tell about tent outingsbut thats enough for now Atsome point in my life I quitstaying in tents and have nointention of doing so in thefuture Although its moreexpensive not nearly as muchfun and not as nature friendlyIll just go get a hotel roomMost of the time well cook ourfish or game on the tailgate of the truck at the room instead of at a campfire
My grandchildren definitely need to spend a night in a tentand Ill probably be the chosenone to do that with them My plans are to pitch it in mybackyard Then when things gosouth sometime that night asIm sure it will well go insideto a nice dry soft bed
Till Next Time
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-Earthworms have 5 hearts
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The average Japanese watches more than
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In the US frisbees out sell
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It is believed that Leonardo do V inci
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Despite a population of over a billion
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During an oysters life it changes
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When Family Comes to
VisitIt happens several times a year
My out-of-state family comes to visit This past month my sisterJanet(Nana) made a visit with my niece Sally and her growingfamily Millie(3) and Addie(3 months) old
Donrsquot get me wrong I love my family and I love when they visitbut the stuff I have to do to maketheir visit a pleasant one
First off Irsquom a bachelor whichmeans there is house cleaning thatneeds to be done Maybe a coupleof days worth And I am talkingabout real cleaning like vacuuming mopping sheetchanging My favorite task is toclean and clear out the 3rdbedroom Yea Right You know the room that holds anything Ineeded to get out of sight quick junk room However there is aupside to cleaning the room Ialways find things Irsquove beenmissing for months
Then I move to the refrigeratorand another task that is seldomdone Gotta get the tupperwarebowls that are bulging at theseems out the fridge and thehouse After I took the junk out Irealized I didnrsquot have much in thefridge and had to restock With itempty the stains really start toshow I had to use Lysol
Bathroom cleaner and go tocleaning I havenrsquot mentioned thecarport the grass and the visitors bathroom Enough aboutthe cleaning You get the picture
After they arrive we make ourhellos and my home turns into anursery preschool with PrincessSophia and Frozen with Elsa onmy favorite flat screen that isgenerally tuned to sports and western movies
These guys are technology savvyThere is a IPad in both recliners with smartphones everywhereMillie has about 3 different onesOne minute shersquos using hers oneminute her Nanarsquos and then herMoms Hell they hacked my Cable account and recordedDisney shows on my televisionbefore they got here We started our week with a visit
to eat at local restaurants As the week goes on I get a chance totake them fishing Something thatis in my wheel house
I have to tell you fishing with a3 year old has its challenges Last year when she was 2 she had notrouble touching crickets Evencarried the buck around like shehad a cricket purse This year as a3 year old she wasnrsquot gettinganywhere close to those bugs Of
course Nana was trying torcherher encouraging her not to be
scared Also when Nana told herthe small crickets were babycrickets Millie put 2 and 2together and ask ldquoSo you arefishing with the Mommiecricketsrdquo Try to answer thatone Nana
Addie was a great baby She justlayed around played laughednursed and created unique smellsIt reminded me of back when my
son lived with me I made an eggsandwich for Nana and she ate itright off the babyrsquos butt It waslike a baby boody buffet
Now Millie and I made somememories She put her pinkToo-too on my head over my camo hat and put purple grapeflavored silver sparkling lip glosson me I donrsquot think it was my shade and wasnrsquot really in myfashion color wheel Then shepulled out the tangerine colorfingernail polish It took a whilefor that stuff to wear off Igot some funny looks at the
golf courseI did have fun making clues fora treasure hunt for Millie Theclues led her to the freezer where
there a treasure full of toys andgames wrapped in alluminum foilElsa doll from Frozen was oneShe been hugging it ever since
Now their gone Itrsquos quiet Thehouse smells like the dog I now have some 2 skim milk and asmall bottle of something that may be baby milk left behind Irsquom nottouching it I do have most of acrunchy peanut butter jar
Like lsquoThe Beverly Hill BilliesrsquoldquoYarsquoll come back now Hearrdquo
Thoughts from Bully
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that have made the Jambalaya Festival the cant miss highlight of the year
For information go to jambalayafestivalorg
We are raffling off a Golf Cart and 8 gallon jambalaya pot$10 Golf Cart and $1 Jambalaya Pot Tickets Drawing on May 24th
Sponsored by Krazy Kajun
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Pelican Point has a renewed visionand updated business plan to bothupgrade its facilities and servicesand to soon open its doors to whatshould become one of the toprestaurants and bars inAscension Parish
For almost 18 years Pelican Pointrsquosfood and beverage operation has
primarily focused on golfers needsBut with 800 families now living inPelican Point and nearly 600 familiesliving nearby Pelican Point will soonbe additionally focusing on the foodand beverage desires of these 1400families as well as other people whoare looking for more interesting foodand beverage options
An upgraded Pro Shop has beenmoved to a new location in theclubhouse while the old Pro Shop willsoon become an upscale bar forgolfers Pelican Point residents andothers interested in a beautifully dec-
orated smoke free bar with a greatenvironment
Numerous other renovations areunderway such as enlarging andupgrading the restaurant kitchen as
well as a private diningconferenceroom designed for small meetingsand our new ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquofor 12-24 people per event
Executive Chef Joshua Hebert willoversee all Food and Beverageoperations Chef Joshua Hebert hailsfrom the shores of Bayou LafourcheJoshua launched a new menu the
first week in April and will alsocontinuously offer a weekly lunch spe-cial crafted by him
Please join us for lunch and see allthe new improvements taking placeAs always Pelican Point is OPENTO THE PUBLIC We serve lunchdaily Tuesday-Sunday from 11am-3pm and breakfast on Saturdayand Sunday from 7am-1030am
Once all renovations are completedwe plan to extends our hours in the19th hole bar as well as ourrestaurant which will begin opening
for dinners on selected nights
Over the next few monthrsquos PelicanPoint will keep you updated on theprogress and improvements
Pelican Point is on the Move
Chef Joshua Hebert
ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquo
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All ingredients used are what is typically left overafter a crawfish boil
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Ingredients
frac12 lb peeled Crawfish Tails (with fat)2 lbs boiled red potatoes1 cup boiled corn (cut off the cob)frac14 cup green onions- thinly sliced1 clove boiled garlic1 link boiled sausage- roughly chopped1 cup mayofrac14 cup Creole mustard1 Tbls Creole seasoning
Batter Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil2 cups milk amp 2 eggs (whisk together)2 cups flour4 cups Panko bread crumbs
Method
Reheat your potatoes using either the microwave or byre-boiling them for about 5 minutes In a large mixing bowlcombine the heated potatoes corn chopped sausage greenonions garlic peeled cra wfish tails mayo Creole mustardand Creole seasoning and mix well Take your mixture andform into cakes approx 3 oz each
In a medium sauteacute pan heat your oil over med hi heat Nextdredge your cakes in the flour then the milk and egg mixtureand finally in the Panko bread crumbs Gently drop yourcakes 2 to 3 at a time into your heated oil and cookapproximately 3 minutes on each side Remo ve from heatand allow to cool 2 minutes before serving
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Cooking Gourmet at Home
Executive ChefBen Jarreau
ldquoAfter The Boilrdquo
Crawfish Cakes
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Invites You to Experience
OPEN DAILY Daily Tours
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said in my best Pollyanna voiceldquoWell I really thought my luck
had changed when some of my redneck cousins in Georgia scoredsome tickets to a practice round atthe Masters and invited me to jointhemrdquo he recalled ldquoBut we weredishonorably discharged from thepremises for making comments atTiger Woodsrdquo
ldquoWhat in the world did yousayrdquo I asked foolishly ldquoI certainly hope it had nothing to do withthis being the most popular week
in the year for vasectomies so thatmen can sit on a bag of frozenpeas for four days on doctorrsquosorders and watch golf and their wives canrsquot say a wordrdquo
ldquoNordquo he answered ldquoI donrsquotunderstand a lot of golf lingo butit had something to do withTigerrsquos girlfriend Lindsey Vonnshowing up after Woods hadplayed poorly on the front nineOne of my friends said somethinglike lsquoMaybe yoursquoll do better onLindseyrsquos backsidersquo and they showed us the gate making uspersona non gratisrdquo
ldquoMan you are hitting in somehard luckrdquo I sympathizedldquoDidnrsquot the Easter Bunny bring you anythingrdquo I added in a weak attempt to lighten theconversation
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the EasterBunnyrdquo he shot back ldquoI donrsquotbelieve in Santa Claus or theTooth Fairy of the Loch NessMonster I donrsquot believe inBigfoot or aliens or that Elvis and
Michael Jackson are alive andliving together in McElroy Swamp
ldquoI donrsquot believe in the Abominable Snowman orleprechauns or hobbits or Harry Potter And I donrsquot believe inmermaids Minotaurs orMedusa-although Irsquom fairlycertain my first wife was a relativeof the latterrdquo
ldquoDude-is there anything left that you do believe inrdquo I askedincredulously
His face lost what little
expression it had contained and his voice dropped to a Don Corleonehoarse whisper
ldquoI really believe that theChicago Cubs have a chance to win the World Series this yearrdquo
ldquoMan if you believe that yoursquollbelieve in anythingrdquo I countered
ldquoThings didnrsquot get any better asthe month progressedrdquo hecontinued ldquoI came out toSammyrsquos on April 14-unofficially known as National Hard Luck Day-because it was the day Lincoln was shot (lsquoSic SemperTyrannis-and so to all tyrantsrsquoshouted John Wilkes Boothrsquo) theday the Titanic sank and the day of the fatal Apollo 13 radiotransmission-lsquoHouston we have aproblemrsquo Amanda and Emily were gracing the bar so naturally they had attracted a club full of young well-built men all eager toimpress the lovely ladies After afew shot of Petrol the strongmendevised a King Arthur-like contestto see who was the strongest of
the lot and also win a few coinsrdquoldquoThey were going to pull a
sword out of a stonerdquo I askedtrying to keep up with theclassical theme
ldquoNo but after they hadsqueezed every drop out of aninnocent lemon into their tequilathe bet became who could squeezeone drop more I put my money on a lumberjack-looking lad withhuge hands but even he could notcoax one small drop from thedried-up fruit One by one the
rest of the Achilles lookalikes alsofailed and it appeared there wouldbe no winner
ldquoThen a scrawny little guy withglasses appeared from a dark cor-ner and asked if he might attemptthe feat The young studs all hada good laugh until one pushed thelemon toward the nerdy fellow and said lsquoGo ahead Geek Makeit leakrsquo The laughter turned toastonished gasps when thebespectacled gent held the lemonover a shot glass and producedone last-but very obvious-dropThen he picked up the prizemoney on the bar and headed forthe doorrdquo
ldquoHey wait a minuterdquo cried oneof the raging bulls ldquoWhat are you-some kind of magicianrdquo
ldquoNordquo said the money-counting accountant ldquoI work forthe IRSrdquo
ldquoThatrsquos when I rememberedthat the next day was April 15 andIrsquod forgotten to pay my taxes Sonow the government is after me
on top of everything elserdquoldquoLookrdquo I said ldquomaybe yoursquore
just having a bad month Aprilrsquosalmost over and May has got to bebetter In fact the Kentucky Derbyrsquos on May 2 this year and Ihave just the horse to change yourluck and solve all your financialproblemsrdquo
He actually looked encouragedfor the first time since hersquod comein so I neglected to tell him my sordid history of picking winnersin the Derby
ldquoYou seem fond of Latiny phras-es and the horsersquos name is CarpeDiem-Seize the day-which couldalso alter your jaded philosophy onlife He just won a Derby Prep inKentucky by five lengthsrdquo
That was my best shot so I was abit disappointed at the lack of enthusiasm on his part
ldquoThanksrdquo he said ldquobut Ialready have my Derby horsepicked out-one whose name ismore suited to my personalityHersquos a California colt called lsquoOneLucky Danersquordquo
He left me with one lastblast from the so-called ldquodeadlanguagerdquo
ldquoBibamus moriendum est-Letus drink for we must dierdquo
I turned to the young lady behind the bar and took him at his word with my favorite Englishphrase and my last winner of theKentucky Derby at 15-1-ldquoIrsquollhave anotherrdquo
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IntroducingMr Adam
Dale
This month I decided to mixthings up a bit and began a new path with my column I wantto use this space to tell storiesof and in a way give back tothe great musicians living andperforming in and around ourgreat parish With such a richmusic history in Ascension
parish I felt it would beonly fitting to stretch theboundaries on my maiden
journey into these shortbiographies and tell the story of a very dear friend of mineMr Adam Dale
Adam a Minden native was turned onto music by hisparents who purchased him aguitar for Christmas at theage of fourteen Whileattending Minden HighSchool he excelled musicallyespecially in choir class It was
while in high school that Adam had his first chance tolead a band on vocals andguitar when the christian rock
band ldquoShoelessrdquo was formedGiven his great vocal ability
Adam was blessed with ascholarship to attend LouisianaTech in Ruston an opportunity he couldnrsquot turn down Whilein Ruston he would meet and
become friends with severalmusicians that would laterbecome part of the band ldquoThe
American TragedyrdquoldquoTragedyrdquo as it would
become know as began in1999 and got its biggest break
very early on when discoveredand selected to be a part of aUSA network music themed TV
show called Farm Club FarmClub was hosted by BreauxBridge native and former MissUSA Ali Landry The show promoted unsigned bands by mixing them in with a nationalact on a nation wide liveperformance broadcast The
American Tragedy episode wasaired with Crazy Town as thefeatured national act At thetime Crazy Town was promot-
ing their number one smash hitButterfly After the exposure on Farm
Club gigs became easier tocome by American Tragedy began touring from coast tocoast They shared the stage
with bands like Stained SalivaHinder Candlebox andBowling for Soup to name afew After become veterans of the road the band decided tostay 100 independent neversigning with a record labelDale stated ldquoWe could never
find the right deal everything we were offered just didnrsquot feel
right to usrdquo The band wenton to release 3 full lengthalbums a live album and an EPthe most successful of these wasthe 2006 release ldquoWelcome tothe Showrdquo The band was ableto sell nearly 10000 albumsthrough touring alone
In the late 2000rsquos the bandlost their basses and began tolose some momentum It wasaround this time that Adam
met his future wife StefanieLaiche and decided to move toBaton Rouge to purse a solocareer Baton Rouge wasbooming with small venues that
were looking for smaller acts tohire and the timing seamedperfect to Dale This opportu-nity would also allow Adam tofocus on creating an album of material constructed entirely onhis own That first album wastitled ldquoThe Sun has Risen TheSun has Setrdquo
In the last few years Adamrsquos
schedule finally start to slow down and settle He and
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Stefanie are now married andexpecting their second childlater this year Adam iscurrently a resident of Ascensionparish where he has completedhis dream of having a homestudio 2014 saw the release of
Adamrsquos first album as a dad Adam says this is his best work to date The album is a maturedepiction of life as an adult andhow perspectives change frombeing in a rock band on the
roads of America to being adaddy with number two on the
way The album titled ldquoCatsand Dogsrdquo is also a nod to hisdaughter Collins Avery Dale asthey both share the same initials
Please take the time to sample Adam Dale and The AmericanTragedy on iTunes CD Baby orSpotify When you see his nameon a marque around town makesure you stop by and say hello
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Not long ago my step-daughter mentioned that my two grandchildren wanted tospend the night in a tentSpending the night outside in atent is exciting for most chil-dren Im sure most of you havetent stories of your own but fornow I would like to share a
couple of those horror stories of my own with you
We once had a duck lease inthe marsh at Pecan Island where
we were forced to stay in a tentOne particular night the crew decided to bring the boat to theroad We then went to a beerdrinking contest at the only barin Pecan Island We won thecontest during which time thismassive cold front blew through When we returned tothe tent later that night wediscovered that the tent hadbeen blown down Everythingthat we had was wet We didntraise the tent We all crawledunder it and did the best wecould The next morning atdaylight I found myself crawlingout on my hands and kneesupchucking the beer from thenight before
Great plans were in store fortent camping and deer huntingon a trip to Jackson-Bienville
years ago As we approached thecampground late that night we
noticed severe lightning on thehorizon My dad and ourhunting partner had enoughsense to bring a cot to sleep onI slept on the ground only to beawakened about two hours latersoaking wet I then moved tothe truck to miserably spend therest of the night We did kill adeer the next morning andspent the remainder of the day at a laundrymat in town dryingour clothes
Years ago the Bohemia WMA provided a campground My
two hunting partners and I went to the camp site afterspending the day deer hunting
and fishing It was Novemberand the temperature was very
warm One of my huntingbuddies began snoringunbelievably loud that night Ifinally couldnt take it anymoreso I went to the boat to sleepIt wasnt long before my otherbuddy joined me The
mosquitos were horrible outthere and I still couldnt sleepbecause of the snoring comingfrom the tent some tweny-five
yards awayTheres more horror stories
I could tell about tent outingsbut thats enough for now Atsome point in my life I quitstaying in tents and have nointention of doing so in thefuture Although its moreexpensive not nearly as muchfun and not as nature friendlyIll just go get a hotel roomMost of the time well cook ourfish or game on the tailgate of the truck at the room instead of at a campfire
My grandchildren definitely need to spend a night in a tentand Ill probably be the chosenone to do that with them My plans are to pitch it in mybackyard Then when things gosouth sometime that night asIm sure it will well go insideto a nice dry soft bed
Till Next Time
If Youre Over ThirtySleep Inside
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Useless Random Facts with Kellie
bull
Montpelier Vermont is the only state capital
wi thout a McDona ld s bull
A cow give s near ly 200000 glas se s of
milk in her life time
bull
-Earthworms have 5 hearts
bull
The average Japanese watches more than
10 hours of television a day
bull
In average a human losses200 head hairs a day
bull
In the US frisbees out sell
footballs basketballrsquos and
baseballs combined
bull
It is believed that Leonardo do V inci
invented scissors
bull
Despite a population of over a billion
China only has about 200 family names
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Buckingham Palace has 602 rooms
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Children grow faster in the springtime
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During an oysters life it changes
its sex from male to female several times
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When Family Comes to
VisitIt happens several times a year
My out-of-state family comes to visit This past month my sisterJanet(Nana) made a visit with my niece Sally and her growingfamily Millie(3) and Addie(3 months) old
Donrsquot get me wrong I love my family and I love when they visitbut the stuff I have to do to maketheir visit a pleasant one
First off Irsquom a bachelor whichmeans there is house cleaning thatneeds to be done Maybe a coupleof days worth And I am talkingabout real cleaning like vacuuming mopping sheetchanging My favorite task is toclean and clear out the 3rdbedroom Yea Right You know the room that holds anything Ineeded to get out of sight quick junk room However there is aupside to cleaning the room Ialways find things Irsquove beenmissing for months
Then I move to the refrigeratorand another task that is seldomdone Gotta get the tupperwarebowls that are bulging at theseems out the fridge and thehouse After I took the junk out Irealized I didnrsquot have much in thefridge and had to restock With itempty the stains really start toshow I had to use Lysol
Bathroom cleaner and go tocleaning I havenrsquot mentioned thecarport the grass and the visitors bathroom Enough aboutthe cleaning You get the picture
After they arrive we make ourhellos and my home turns into anursery preschool with PrincessSophia and Frozen with Elsa onmy favorite flat screen that isgenerally tuned to sports and western movies
These guys are technology savvyThere is a IPad in both recliners with smartphones everywhereMillie has about 3 different onesOne minute shersquos using hers oneminute her Nanarsquos and then herMoms Hell they hacked my Cable account and recordedDisney shows on my televisionbefore they got here We started our week with a visit
to eat at local restaurants As the week goes on I get a chance totake them fishing Something thatis in my wheel house
I have to tell you fishing with a3 year old has its challenges Last year when she was 2 she had notrouble touching crickets Evencarried the buck around like shehad a cricket purse This year as a3 year old she wasnrsquot gettinganywhere close to those bugs Of
course Nana was trying torcherher encouraging her not to be
scared Also when Nana told herthe small crickets were babycrickets Millie put 2 and 2together and ask ldquoSo you arefishing with the Mommiecricketsrdquo Try to answer thatone Nana
Addie was a great baby She justlayed around played laughednursed and created unique smellsIt reminded me of back when my
son lived with me I made an eggsandwich for Nana and she ate itright off the babyrsquos butt It waslike a baby boody buffet
Now Millie and I made somememories She put her pinkToo-too on my head over my camo hat and put purple grapeflavored silver sparkling lip glosson me I donrsquot think it was my shade and wasnrsquot really in myfashion color wheel Then shepulled out the tangerine colorfingernail polish It took a whilefor that stuff to wear off Igot some funny looks at the
golf courseI did have fun making clues fora treasure hunt for Millie Theclues led her to the freezer where
there a treasure full of toys andgames wrapped in alluminum foilElsa doll from Frozen was oneShe been hugging it ever since
Now their gone Itrsquos quiet Thehouse smells like the dog I now have some 2 skim milk and asmall bottle of something that may be baby milk left behind Irsquom nottouching it I do have most of acrunchy peanut butter jar
Like lsquoThe Beverly Hill BilliesrsquoldquoYarsquoll come back now Hearrdquo
Thoughts from Bully
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$100 OFF any 60 Day program
You are invited to participate in the
2nd Annual
Cooking for a CauseJambalaya Cook-Off
Sunday June 28th to benefit woundedcombat veterans across the United States
Live Entertainment bull 1st 2nd 3rd place awards
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We need teams and sponsorsOur Goal is to exceed the 30 teams oflast year and raise needed funds to
support combat veterans
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This Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port FourchonThis Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port Fourchon
Inshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and fishing for specks and reds occasionally drum and sheephead as well arriving back at the dock for 3pm Trips consist of live bait and artificial techniques Live bait ice tackle included If you have a favoriterod by all means bring it Food and drinks available upon request
oldermonths we usually fish Leeville and Golden Meadow marshes armermonths we typically fish Barataria and Timbalier bays beaches and the western barrier islands
Offshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and arriving back at the dock between 4-6pm These trips are the most commonly bookedtrips we generally target bottom species live bait mangrove fish and troll the rip when in season Fish you can expect to catch on t hese trips include snapper grouper amberjack wahoo blackfin tuna lemon fish dolphin
On these trips we generally travel up to 60 miles out
For More Information or to Book a Charter Call Today (985) 396-2728
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Email salespremiermarinenetwwwPremierMarinenet
Call Philip Banker for a Quote
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Carolina Skiff Bullet Bass Boats and Phoenix Bass Boats Find new and used pontoon boats for sale as well asparts and boat motors at our Louisiana store central to Baton Rouge and New Orleans We also carry fishingboats bass boats and outboard motors You can find new or used models to suit your needs We often have
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The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is Kids having Fun
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is local athletics
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The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is a solid community
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
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ATTENTION ADVERTISERS
The Official Program will be the
ONLY publication distributed at the
Jambalaya Festival
Advertise in theOfficial Program andHelp the Community
T H E O F F I C I A L P R O G R A M O F T H E J A M B A L A Y A F E S T I V A L A S S O C I A T I O N
2 0 1 4
D a n n y R o b e r t 2 0 1 2 J a m b a l a y a C h a m p i o n Advertising revenues raised go toThe Jambalaya Festival Association which in turn
are used and put back into our communityTo purchase ad space or
want to be a sponsor contact We are seekingSponsors for the
JambalayaFestival 2015
Mike Strong2256221324
Wally Tallion2258066579
Memorial Day Weekend May 22 - 24 2015Your whole family will enjoy the vast variety of food fun music and activities
that have made the Jambalaya Festival the cant miss highlight of the year
For information go to jambalayafestivalorg
We are raffling off a Golf Cart and 8 gallon jambalaya pot$10 Golf Cart and $1 Jambalaya Pot Tickets Drawing on May 24th
Sponsored by Krazy Kajun
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Pelican Point has a renewed visionand updated business plan to bothupgrade its facilities and servicesand to soon open its doors to whatshould become one of the toprestaurants and bars inAscension Parish
For almost 18 years Pelican Pointrsquosfood and beverage operation has
primarily focused on golfers needsBut with 800 families now living inPelican Point and nearly 600 familiesliving nearby Pelican Point will soonbe additionally focusing on the foodand beverage desires of these 1400families as well as other people whoare looking for more interesting foodand beverage options
An upgraded Pro Shop has beenmoved to a new location in theclubhouse while the old Pro Shop willsoon become an upscale bar forgolfers Pelican Point residents andothers interested in a beautifully dec-
orated smoke free bar with a greatenvironment
Numerous other renovations areunderway such as enlarging andupgrading the restaurant kitchen as
well as a private diningconferenceroom designed for small meetingsand our new ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquofor 12-24 people per event
Executive Chef Joshua Hebert willoversee all Food and Beverageoperations Chef Joshua Hebert hailsfrom the shores of Bayou LafourcheJoshua launched a new menu the
first week in April and will alsocontinuously offer a weekly lunch spe-cial crafted by him
Please join us for lunch and see allthe new improvements taking placeAs always Pelican Point is OPENTO THE PUBLIC We serve lunchdaily Tuesday-Sunday from 11am-3pm and breakfast on Saturdayand Sunday from 7am-1030am
Once all renovations are completedwe plan to extends our hours in the19th hole bar as well as ourrestaurant which will begin opening
for dinners on selected nights
Over the next few monthrsquos PelicanPoint will keep you updated on theprogress and improvements
Pelican Point is on the Move
Chef Joshua Hebert
ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquo
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All ingredients used are what is typically left overafter a crawfish boil
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Ingredients
frac12 lb peeled Crawfish Tails (with fat)2 lbs boiled red potatoes1 cup boiled corn (cut off the cob)frac14 cup green onions- thinly sliced1 clove boiled garlic1 link boiled sausage- roughly chopped1 cup mayofrac14 cup Creole mustard1 Tbls Creole seasoning
Batter Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil2 cups milk amp 2 eggs (whisk together)2 cups flour4 cups Panko bread crumbs
Method
Reheat your potatoes using either the microwave or byre-boiling them for about 5 minutes In a large mixing bowlcombine the heated potatoes corn chopped sausage greenonions garlic peeled cra wfish tails mayo Creole mustardand Creole seasoning and mix well Take your mixture andform into cakes approx 3 oz each
In a medium sauteacute pan heat your oil over med hi heat Nextdredge your cakes in the flour then the milk and egg mixtureand finally in the Panko bread crumbs Gently drop yourcakes 2 to 3 at a time into your heated oil and cookapproximately 3 minutes on each side Remo ve from heatand allow to cool 2 minutes before serving
41
Cooking Gourmet at Home
Executive ChefBen Jarreau
ldquoAfter The Boilrdquo
Crawfish Cakes
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Latilrsquos Landing Houmas House Plantation amp Gardens
Invites You to Experience
OPEN DAILY Daily Tours
Monday Tuesday 9AM - 5 PM Wednesday-Sunday 9AM -7 PM
Cafe Burnside
11 AM- 2 PM daily Latils Landing
Wednesday through Saturday 6 PM- 9 PMSunday Brunch 11 AM - 3 PM
Reservations Required
Latilrsquos Landing R E S T A U R A N T
R I V E R R O A D B U R N S I D E L A bull 2 2 5 4 7 3 9 3 8 0 bull k k h o u m a s h o u s e c o m
J e r e m y L a n g l o i s
E x e c u t i v e C h e f
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IntroducingMr Adam
Dale
This month I decided to mixthings up a bit and began a new path with my column I wantto use this space to tell storiesof and in a way give back tothe great musicians living andperforming in and around ourgreat parish With such a richmusic history in Ascension
parish I felt it would beonly fitting to stretch theboundaries on my maiden
journey into these shortbiographies and tell the story of a very dear friend of mineMr Adam Dale
Adam a Minden native was turned onto music by hisparents who purchased him aguitar for Christmas at theage of fourteen Whileattending Minden HighSchool he excelled musicallyespecially in choir class It was
while in high school that Adam had his first chance tolead a band on vocals andguitar when the christian rock
band ldquoShoelessrdquo was formedGiven his great vocal ability
Adam was blessed with ascholarship to attend LouisianaTech in Ruston an opportunity he couldnrsquot turn down Whilein Ruston he would meet and
become friends with severalmusicians that would laterbecome part of the band ldquoThe
American TragedyrdquoldquoTragedyrdquo as it would
become know as began in1999 and got its biggest break
very early on when discoveredand selected to be a part of aUSA network music themed TV
show called Farm Club FarmClub was hosted by BreauxBridge native and former MissUSA Ali Landry The show promoted unsigned bands by mixing them in with a nationalact on a nation wide liveperformance broadcast The
American Tragedy episode wasaired with Crazy Town as thefeatured national act At thetime Crazy Town was promot-
ing their number one smash hitButterfly After the exposure on Farm
Club gigs became easier tocome by American Tragedy began touring from coast tocoast They shared the stage
with bands like Stained SalivaHinder Candlebox andBowling for Soup to name afew After become veterans of the road the band decided tostay 100 independent neversigning with a record labelDale stated ldquoWe could never
find the right deal everything we were offered just didnrsquot feel
right to usrdquo The band wenton to release 3 full lengthalbums a live album and an EPthe most successful of these wasthe 2006 release ldquoWelcome tothe Showrdquo The band was ableto sell nearly 10000 albumsthrough touring alone
In the late 2000rsquos the bandlost their basses and began tolose some momentum It wasaround this time that Adam
met his future wife StefanieLaiche and decided to move toBaton Rouge to purse a solocareer Baton Rouge wasbooming with small venues that
were looking for smaller acts tohire and the timing seamedperfect to Dale This opportu-nity would also allow Adam tofocus on creating an album of material constructed entirely onhis own That first album wastitled ldquoThe Sun has Risen TheSun has Setrdquo
In the last few years Adamrsquos
schedule finally start to slow down and settle He and
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Stefanie are now married andexpecting their second childlater this year Adam iscurrently a resident of Ascensionparish where he has completedhis dream of having a homestudio 2014 saw the release of
Adamrsquos first album as a dad Adam says this is his best work to date The album is a maturedepiction of life as an adult andhow perspectives change frombeing in a rock band on the
roads of America to being adaddy with number two on the
way The album titled ldquoCatsand Dogsrdquo is also a nod to hisdaughter Collins Avery Dale asthey both share the same initials
Please take the time to sample Adam Dale and The AmericanTragedy on iTunes CD Baby orSpotify When you see his nameon a marque around town makesure you stop by and say hello
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Not long ago my step-daughter mentioned that my two grandchildren wanted tospend the night in a tentSpending the night outside in atent is exciting for most chil-dren Im sure most of you havetent stories of your own but fornow I would like to share a
couple of those horror stories of my own with you
We once had a duck lease inthe marsh at Pecan Island where
we were forced to stay in a tentOne particular night the crew decided to bring the boat to theroad We then went to a beerdrinking contest at the only barin Pecan Island We won thecontest during which time thismassive cold front blew through When we returned tothe tent later that night wediscovered that the tent hadbeen blown down Everythingthat we had was wet We didntraise the tent We all crawledunder it and did the best wecould The next morning atdaylight I found myself crawlingout on my hands and kneesupchucking the beer from thenight before
Great plans were in store fortent camping and deer huntingon a trip to Jackson-Bienville
years ago As we approached thecampground late that night we
noticed severe lightning on thehorizon My dad and ourhunting partner had enoughsense to bring a cot to sleep onI slept on the ground only to beawakened about two hours latersoaking wet I then moved tothe truck to miserably spend therest of the night We did kill adeer the next morning andspent the remainder of the day at a laundrymat in town dryingour clothes
Years ago the Bohemia WMA provided a campground My
two hunting partners and I went to the camp site afterspending the day deer hunting
and fishing It was Novemberand the temperature was very
warm One of my huntingbuddies began snoringunbelievably loud that night Ifinally couldnt take it anymoreso I went to the boat to sleepIt wasnt long before my otherbuddy joined me The
mosquitos were horrible outthere and I still couldnt sleepbecause of the snoring comingfrom the tent some tweny-five
yards awayTheres more horror stories
I could tell about tent outingsbut thats enough for now Atsome point in my life I quitstaying in tents and have nointention of doing so in thefuture Although its moreexpensive not nearly as muchfun and not as nature friendlyIll just go get a hotel roomMost of the time well cook ourfish or game on the tailgate of the truck at the room instead of at a campfire
My grandchildren definitely need to spend a night in a tentand Ill probably be the chosenone to do that with them My plans are to pitch it in mybackyard Then when things gosouth sometime that night asIm sure it will well go insideto a nice dry soft bed
Till Next Time
If Youre Over ThirtySleep Inside
James Goosie Guice
TENTS
Ascension Outdoors Air Times
THE PELICAN - CHANNEL 113
SAT - 900 - AM
SUN - 730 - PM
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SAT - 630 AM amp 130 PM
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WED - 1000 PMFRI - 8 - PM
IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN
ADVERTIZING PLEASE CALL
225-485-7997
bull Oysters By the Sack
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Ask for Sallyrsquos stuff crabsYoursquoll love them Doug amp Sally
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DJ MUSIC amp KARAOKE $275 Domestics
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1711 S BURNSIDE bull GONZALES bull 644-8901
V i s i t o u r w e b s i t e w w w p a r k p l a c e o f g o n z a l e s c o m ldquo L I K E rdquo U S O N F A C E B O O K
EVERY DAY AT HAPPY HOUR
TRY YOUR LUCK AT ROLL-A-DAY
DJ MUSIC amp KARAOKE$4 Naked Ladies $250 Blue Moon Drafts
DJ MUSICKARAOKE$5 Double Wells 2 for 1 Bomb Shots
Monday Night
Wednesday
Tuesday
Friday Friday
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Every Sunday Every Sunday
DJ MUSIC KARAOKE Special $5 Bombs Coors Draft Combos
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MEGATOUCH SHUFFLEBOARD FOOSEBALLAND POOL TABLES
FREE WIFI
Come Enjoy Golden Tee and Ms Packman
Thirsty Thursday Your Choice bull Beer Wine Cocktails
$3 from 8-11pm K A R A O K E amp D J M U S I C
SERVICE INDUSTRY NIGHT 2 FOR 1
Useless Random Facts with Kellie
bull
Montpelier Vermont is the only state capital
wi thout a McDona ld s bull
A cow give s near ly 200000 glas se s of
milk in her life time
bull
-Earthworms have 5 hearts
bull
The average Japanese watches more than
10 hours of television a day
bull
In average a human losses200 head hairs a day
bull
In the US frisbees out sell
footballs basketballrsquos and
baseballs combined
bull
It is believed that Leonardo do V inci
invented scissors
bull
Despite a population of over a billion
China only has about 200 family names
bull
Buckingham Palace has 602 rooms
bull
Children grow faster in the springtime
bull
During an oysters life it changes
its sex from male to female several times
AMFM bull May 2nd
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When Family Comes to
VisitIt happens several times a year
My out-of-state family comes to visit This past month my sisterJanet(Nana) made a visit with my niece Sally and her growingfamily Millie(3) and Addie(3 months) old
Donrsquot get me wrong I love my family and I love when they visitbut the stuff I have to do to maketheir visit a pleasant one
First off Irsquom a bachelor whichmeans there is house cleaning thatneeds to be done Maybe a coupleof days worth And I am talkingabout real cleaning like vacuuming mopping sheetchanging My favorite task is toclean and clear out the 3rdbedroom Yea Right You know the room that holds anything Ineeded to get out of sight quick junk room However there is aupside to cleaning the room Ialways find things Irsquove beenmissing for months
Then I move to the refrigeratorand another task that is seldomdone Gotta get the tupperwarebowls that are bulging at theseems out the fridge and thehouse After I took the junk out Irealized I didnrsquot have much in thefridge and had to restock With itempty the stains really start toshow I had to use Lysol
Bathroom cleaner and go tocleaning I havenrsquot mentioned thecarport the grass and the visitors bathroom Enough aboutthe cleaning You get the picture
After they arrive we make ourhellos and my home turns into anursery preschool with PrincessSophia and Frozen with Elsa onmy favorite flat screen that isgenerally tuned to sports and western movies
These guys are technology savvyThere is a IPad in both recliners with smartphones everywhereMillie has about 3 different onesOne minute shersquos using hers oneminute her Nanarsquos and then herMoms Hell they hacked my Cable account and recordedDisney shows on my televisionbefore they got here We started our week with a visit
to eat at local restaurants As the week goes on I get a chance totake them fishing Something thatis in my wheel house
I have to tell you fishing with a3 year old has its challenges Last year when she was 2 she had notrouble touching crickets Evencarried the buck around like shehad a cricket purse This year as a3 year old she wasnrsquot gettinganywhere close to those bugs Of
course Nana was trying torcherher encouraging her not to be
scared Also when Nana told herthe small crickets were babycrickets Millie put 2 and 2together and ask ldquoSo you arefishing with the Mommiecricketsrdquo Try to answer thatone Nana
Addie was a great baby She justlayed around played laughednursed and created unique smellsIt reminded me of back when my
son lived with me I made an eggsandwich for Nana and she ate itright off the babyrsquos butt It waslike a baby boody buffet
Now Millie and I made somememories She put her pinkToo-too on my head over my camo hat and put purple grapeflavored silver sparkling lip glosson me I donrsquot think it was my shade and wasnrsquot really in myfashion color wheel Then shepulled out the tangerine colorfingernail polish It took a whilefor that stuff to wear off Igot some funny looks at the
golf courseI did have fun making clues fora treasure hunt for Millie Theclues led her to the freezer where
there a treasure full of toys andgames wrapped in alluminum foilElsa doll from Frozen was oneShe been hugging it ever since
Now their gone Itrsquos quiet Thehouse smells like the dog I now have some 2 skim milk and asmall bottle of something that may be baby milk left behind Irsquom nottouching it I do have most of acrunchy peanut butter jar
Like lsquoThe Beverly Hill BilliesrsquoldquoYarsquoll come back now Hearrdquo
Thoughts from Bully
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$100 OFF any 60 Day program
You are invited to participate in the
2nd Annual
Cooking for a CauseJambalaya Cook-Off
Sunday June 28th to benefit woundedcombat veterans across the United States
Live Entertainment bull 1st 2nd 3rd place awards
bull Judged by the Jambalaya Festival Association
We need teams and sponsorsOur Goal is to exceed the 30 teams oflast year and raise needed funds to
support combat veterans
For More Information contactZack or Katie bull tiger-taverncom
14505 Highway 44 Gonzales LA 70737(225) 622-3719
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This Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port FourchonThis Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port Fourchon
Inshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and fishing for specks and reds occasionally drum and sheephead as well arriving back at the dock for 3pm Trips consist of live bait and artificial techniques Live bait ice tackle included If you have a favoriterod by all means bring it Food and drinks available upon request
oldermonths we usually fish Leeville and Golden Meadow marshes armermonths we typically fish Barataria and Timbalier bays beaches and the western barrier islands
Offshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and arriving back at the dock between 4-6pm These trips are the most commonly bookedtrips we generally target bottom species live bait mangrove fish and troll the rip when in season Fish you can expect to catch on t hese trips include snapper grouper amberjack wahoo blackfin tuna lemon fish dolphin
On these trips we generally travel up to 60 miles out
For More Information or to Book a Charter Call Today (985) 396-2728
MOTEL ROOMS bull TRAILER CAMPS bull RV PARKS bull BOAT STORAGE (wet)DAILY WET SLIPS bull MONTHLY WET SLIPS bull HOUSE BOATS bull BOAT SLIPS (dry)
We Are Hooking Them Up in Fourchon
Morans Marina bull 27900 Hwy 1 bull Golden Meadow LA 70357(985) 396-2728 bull cmoransmarinagmailcom
Captain Chris MoranHi Im Captain Chris Moran and I have fishedthe offshore and inshore waters of Louisianamy entire life I truly enjoy charter fishing tothe point that I dont know who is havingmore fun the clients or me No saltwaterspecies is safe from Cajun Made Charterswhether it be Tuna Marlin Wahoo DoradoShark Cobia Tarpon Amberjack MangroveRed Snapper Trigger Fish Grouper TroutRedfish or King Mackerel Trips consist ofInshore LiveArtificial Trout and RedfishingShallow and Deep Water Bottom FishingBlue Water Kite Fishing Overnight Tuna andSwordfish Offshore Fly Fishing and Big
Game Trolling
Motel 985-396-3900 bull Bar 985-396-2713 bull Port Fourchon Marina 985-396-2792Convenient StoreDeli 985-396-2727 bull Restaurant 985-396-2729 bull Office 985-396-2728
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17475 Airline HwyPrairieville LA 70769
Phone 225-647-6240Email Wendellpremiermarinenet
Email salespremiermarinenetwwwPremierMarinenet
Call Philip Banker for a Quote
Premier Performance Marine is an experienced boat dealer in Louisiana for New COACH Pontoons and MistyHarbor Pontoons We also carry well-known brands such as Mercury Evinrude Yamaha Honda Suzuki
Carolina Skiff Bullet Bass Boats and Phoenix Bass Boats Find new and used pontoon boats for sale as well asparts and boat motors at our Louisiana store central to Baton Rouge and New Orleans We also carry fishingboats bass boats and outboard motors You can find new or used models to suit your needs We often have
model close out sales during the summer so you can prepare for next season at a great price
Specializing in Pontoon Boatsfor 15 years
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is Kids having Fun
These Kids are Good1312 WEST HWY 30 GONZALES 225-647-9631 bull 11209 COURSEY BLVD BATON ROUGE 225-368-1234 bull 1015 WEST LEE DRIVE BATON ROUGE 225-767-5008 bull 1800 SOUTH RANGE AVE DENHAM SPRINGS 225-664-8103
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is local athletics
These Kids are Good1312 WEST HWY 30 GONZALES 225-647-9631 bull 11209 COURSEY BLVD BATON ROUGE 225-368-1234 bull 1015 WEST LEE DRIVE BATON ROUGE 225-767-5008 bull 1800 SOUTH RANGE AVE DENHAM SPRINGS 225-664-8103
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The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is a solid community
These Kids Rock1312 WEST HWY 30 GONZALES 225-647-9631 bull 11209 COURSEY BLVD BATON ROUGE 225-368-1234 bull 1015 WEST LEE DRIVE BATON ROUGE 225-767-5008 bull 1800 SOUTH RANGE AVE DENHAM SPRINGS 225-664-8103
N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
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ATTENTION ADVERTISERS
The Official Program will be the
ONLY publication distributed at the
Jambalaya Festival
Advertise in theOfficial Program andHelp the Community
T H E O F F I C I A L P R O G R A M O F T H E J A M B A L A Y A F E S T I V A L A S S O C I A T I O N
2 0 1 4
D a n n y R o b e r t 2 0 1 2 J a m b a l a y a C h a m p i o n Advertising revenues raised go toThe Jambalaya Festival Association which in turn
are used and put back into our communityTo purchase ad space or
want to be a sponsor contact We are seekingSponsors for the
JambalayaFestival 2015
Mike Strong2256221324
Wally Tallion2258066579
Memorial Day Weekend May 22 - 24 2015Your whole family will enjoy the vast variety of food fun music and activities
that have made the Jambalaya Festival the cant miss highlight of the year
For information go to jambalayafestivalorg
We are raffling off a Golf Cart and 8 gallon jambalaya pot$10 Golf Cart and $1 Jambalaya Pot Tickets Drawing on May 24th
Sponsored by Krazy Kajun
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Pelican Point has a renewed visionand updated business plan to bothupgrade its facilities and servicesand to soon open its doors to whatshould become one of the toprestaurants and bars inAscension Parish
For almost 18 years Pelican Pointrsquosfood and beverage operation has
primarily focused on golfers needsBut with 800 families now living inPelican Point and nearly 600 familiesliving nearby Pelican Point will soonbe additionally focusing on the foodand beverage desires of these 1400families as well as other people whoare looking for more interesting foodand beverage options
An upgraded Pro Shop has beenmoved to a new location in theclubhouse while the old Pro Shop willsoon become an upscale bar forgolfers Pelican Point residents andothers interested in a beautifully dec-
orated smoke free bar with a greatenvironment
Numerous other renovations areunderway such as enlarging andupgrading the restaurant kitchen as
well as a private diningconferenceroom designed for small meetingsand our new ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquofor 12-24 people per event
Executive Chef Joshua Hebert willoversee all Food and Beverageoperations Chef Joshua Hebert hailsfrom the shores of Bayou LafourcheJoshua launched a new menu the
first week in April and will alsocontinuously offer a weekly lunch spe-cial crafted by him
Please join us for lunch and see allthe new improvements taking placeAs always Pelican Point is OPENTO THE PUBLIC We serve lunchdaily Tuesday-Sunday from 11am-3pm and breakfast on Saturdayand Sunday from 7am-1030am
Once all renovations are completedwe plan to extends our hours in the19th hole bar as well as ourrestaurant which will begin opening
for dinners on selected nights
Over the next few monthrsquos PelicanPoint will keep you updated on theprogress and improvements
Pelican Point is on the Move
Chef Joshua Hebert
ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquo
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All ingredients used are what is typically left overafter a crawfish boil
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Ingredients
frac12 lb peeled Crawfish Tails (with fat)2 lbs boiled red potatoes1 cup boiled corn (cut off the cob)frac14 cup green onions- thinly sliced1 clove boiled garlic1 link boiled sausage- roughly chopped1 cup mayofrac14 cup Creole mustard1 Tbls Creole seasoning
Batter Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil2 cups milk amp 2 eggs (whisk together)2 cups flour4 cups Panko bread crumbs
Method
Reheat your potatoes using either the microwave or byre-boiling them for about 5 minutes In a large mixing bowlcombine the heated potatoes corn chopped sausage greenonions garlic peeled cra wfish tails mayo Creole mustardand Creole seasoning and mix well Take your mixture andform into cakes approx 3 oz each
In a medium sauteacute pan heat your oil over med hi heat Nextdredge your cakes in the flour then the milk and egg mixtureand finally in the Panko bread crumbs Gently drop yourcakes 2 to 3 at a time into your heated oil and cookapproximately 3 minutes on each side Remo ve from heatand allow to cool 2 minutes before serving
41
Cooking Gourmet at Home
Executive ChefBen Jarreau
ldquoAfter The Boilrdquo
Crawfish Cakes
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Latilrsquos Landing Houmas House Plantation amp Gardens
Invites You to Experience
OPEN DAILY Daily Tours
Monday Tuesday 9AM - 5 PM Wednesday-Sunday 9AM -7 PM
Cafe Burnside
11 AM- 2 PM daily Latils Landing
Wednesday through Saturday 6 PM- 9 PMSunday Brunch 11 AM - 3 PM
Reservations Required
Latilrsquos Landing R E S T A U R A N T
R I V E R R O A D B U R N S I D E L A bull 2 2 5 4 7 3 9 3 8 0 bull k k h o u m a s h o u s e c o m
J e r e m y L a n g l o i s
E x e c u t i v e C h e f
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Stefanie are now married andexpecting their second childlater this year Adam iscurrently a resident of Ascensionparish where he has completedhis dream of having a homestudio 2014 saw the release of
Adamrsquos first album as a dad Adam says this is his best work to date The album is a maturedepiction of life as an adult andhow perspectives change frombeing in a rock band on the
roads of America to being adaddy with number two on the
way The album titled ldquoCatsand Dogsrdquo is also a nod to hisdaughter Collins Avery Dale asthey both share the same initials
Please take the time to sample Adam Dale and The AmericanTragedy on iTunes CD Baby orSpotify When you see his nameon a marque around town makesure you stop by and say hello
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Not long ago my step-daughter mentioned that my two grandchildren wanted tospend the night in a tentSpending the night outside in atent is exciting for most chil-dren Im sure most of you havetent stories of your own but fornow I would like to share a
couple of those horror stories of my own with you
We once had a duck lease inthe marsh at Pecan Island where
we were forced to stay in a tentOne particular night the crew decided to bring the boat to theroad We then went to a beerdrinking contest at the only barin Pecan Island We won thecontest during which time thismassive cold front blew through When we returned tothe tent later that night wediscovered that the tent hadbeen blown down Everythingthat we had was wet We didntraise the tent We all crawledunder it and did the best wecould The next morning atdaylight I found myself crawlingout on my hands and kneesupchucking the beer from thenight before
Great plans were in store fortent camping and deer huntingon a trip to Jackson-Bienville
years ago As we approached thecampground late that night we
noticed severe lightning on thehorizon My dad and ourhunting partner had enoughsense to bring a cot to sleep onI slept on the ground only to beawakened about two hours latersoaking wet I then moved tothe truck to miserably spend therest of the night We did kill adeer the next morning andspent the remainder of the day at a laundrymat in town dryingour clothes
Years ago the Bohemia WMA provided a campground My
two hunting partners and I went to the camp site afterspending the day deer hunting
and fishing It was Novemberand the temperature was very
warm One of my huntingbuddies began snoringunbelievably loud that night Ifinally couldnt take it anymoreso I went to the boat to sleepIt wasnt long before my otherbuddy joined me The
mosquitos were horrible outthere and I still couldnt sleepbecause of the snoring comingfrom the tent some tweny-five
yards awayTheres more horror stories
I could tell about tent outingsbut thats enough for now Atsome point in my life I quitstaying in tents and have nointention of doing so in thefuture Although its moreexpensive not nearly as muchfun and not as nature friendlyIll just go get a hotel roomMost of the time well cook ourfish or game on the tailgate of the truck at the room instead of at a campfire
My grandchildren definitely need to spend a night in a tentand Ill probably be the chosenone to do that with them My plans are to pitch it in mybackyard Then when things gosouth sometime that night asIm sure it will well go insideto a nice dry soft bed
Till Next Time
If Youre Over ThirtySleep Inside
James Goosie Guice
TENTS
Ascension Outdoors Air Times
THE PELICAN - CHANNEL 113
SAT - 900 - AM
SUN - 730 - PM
MON - 900 - PM
EATEL - CHANNEL 4
SAT - 630 AM amp 130 PM
SUN - 130 PM
WED - 1000 PMFRI - 8 - PM
IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN
ADVERTIZING PLEASE CALL
225-485-7997
bull Oysters By the Sack
bull Fresh Shrimp
bull A Wide Variety
of Fish and Seafood
bull Snow Crabs
bull Turtle Meat
Ask for Sallyrsquos stuff crabsYoursquoll love them Doug amp Sally
WE ARE THE SEAFOOD SPECIALISTNow Serv ing C rawf ish
bull All tires from ATV toCommercial Machinery
bull All brands to fit autos trucks and18 wheelers including tractorconstruction equipment tires
bull Emergency road serviceassistance-Commercial Only
bull Locally owned and operated since 2004bull New used and retreadsbull Great prices
Breaking Ground to BetterServe Ascension Parish
24 Hr Emergency Roadside Service
Locally Owned amp Operated by OscarLinda Dean amp Neal Mire
Call for Appointment bull 2254453635
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DJ MUSIC amp KARAOKE $275 Domestics
B E S T H A P P Y H O U R I N T H E A R E A $ 2 7 5 D O M E S T I C L O N G N E C K S
1711 S BURNSIDE bull GONZALES bull 644-8901
V i s i t o u r w e b s i t e w w w p a r k p l a c e o f g o n z a l e s c o m ldquo L I K E rdquo U S O N F A C E B O O K
EVERY DAY AT HAPPY HOUR
TRY YOUR LUCK AT ROLL-A-DAY
DJ MUSIC amp KARAOKE$4 Naked Ladies $250 Blue Moon Drafts
DJ MUSICKARAOKE$5 Double Wells 2 for 1 Bomb Shots
Monday Night
Wednesday
Tuesday
Friday Friday
Saturday Saturday
Every Sunday Every Sunday
DJ MUSIC KARAOKE Special $5 Bombs Coors Draft Combos
417 ALLISON COLLINS424 PERKINS ROAD51 SOFA KINGS
510 BACKLIT STEREO515 PERKINS ROAD
418 CHRIS LEBLANC425 CONTRAFLOW52 AMFM
59 ANTEEKS516 KARAOKE
MEGATOUCH SHUFFLEBOARD FOOSEBALLAND POOL TABLES
FREE WIFI
Come Enjoy Golden Tee and Ms Packman
Thirsty Thursday Your Choice bull Beer Wine Cocktails
$3 from 8-11pm K A R A O K E amp D J M U S I C
SERVICE INDUSTRY NIGHT 2 FOR 1
Useless Random Facts with Kellie
bull
Montpelier Vermont is the only state capital
wi thout a McDona ld s bull
A cow give s near ly 200000 glas se s of
milk in her life time
bull
-Earthworms have 5 hearts
bull
The average Japanese watches more than
10 hours of television a day
bull
In average a human losses200 head hairs a day
bull
In the US frisbees out sell
footballs basketballrsquos and
baseballs combined
bull
It is believed that Leonardo do V inci
invented scissors
bull
Despite a population of over a billion
China only has about 200 family names
bull
Buckingham Palace has 602 rooms
bull
Children grow faster in the springtime
bull
During an oysters life it changes
its sex from male to female several times
AMFM bull May 2nd
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When Family Comes to
VisitIt happens several times a year
My out-of-state family comes to visit This past month my sisterJanet(Nana) made a visit with my niece Sally and her growingfamily Millie(3) and Addie(3 months) old
Donrsquot get me wrong I love my family and I love when they visitbut the stuff I have to do to maketheir visit a pleasant one
First off Irsquom a bachelor whichmeans there is house cleaning thatneeds to be done Maybe a coupleof days worth And I am talkingabout real cleaning like vacuuming mopping sheetchanging My favorite task is toclean and clear out the 3rdbedroom Yea Right You know the room that holds anything Ineeded to get out of sight quick junk room However there is aupside to cleaning the room Ialways find things Irsquove beenmissing for months
Then I move to the refrigeratorand another task that is seldomdone Gotta get the tupperwarebowls that are bulging at theseems out the fridge and thehouse After I took the junk out Irealized I didnrsquot have much in thefridge and had to restock With itempty the stains really start toshow I had to use Lysol
Bathroom cleaner and go tocleaning I havenrsquot mentioned thecarport the grass and the visitors bathroom Enough aboutthe cleaning You get the picture
After they arrive we make ourhellos and my home turns into anursery preschool with PrincessSophia and Frozen with Elsa onmy favorite flat screen that isgenerally tuned to sports and western movies
These guys are technology savvyThere is a IPad in both recliners with smartphones everywhereMillie has about 3 different onesOne minute shersquos using hers oneminute her Nanarsquos and then herMoms Hell they hacked my Cable account and recordedDisney shows on my televisionbefore they got here We started our week with a visit
to eat at local restaurants As the week goes on I get a chance totake them fishing Something thatis in my wheel house
I have to tell you fishing with a3 year old has its challenges Last year when she was 2 she had notrouble touching crickets Evencarried the buck around like shehad a cricket purse This year as a3 year old she wasnrsquot gettinganywhere close to those bugs Of
course Nana was trying torcherher encouraging her not to be
scared Also when Nana told herthe small crickets were babycrickets Millie put 2 and 2together and ask ldquoSo you arefishing with the Mommiecricketsrdquo Try to answer thatone Nana
Addie was a great baby She justlayed around played laughednursed and created unique smellsIt reminded me of back when my
son lived with me I made an eggsandwich for Nana and she ate itright off the babyrsquos butt It waslike a baby boody buffet
Now Millie and I made somememories She put her pinkToo-too on my head over my camo hat and put purple grapeflavored silver sparkling lip glosson me I donrsquot think it was my shade and wasnrsquot really in myfashion color wheel Then shepulled out the tangerine colorfingernail polish It took a whilefor that stuff to wear off Igot some funny looks at the
golf courseI did have fun making clues fora treasure hunt for Millie Theclues led her to the freezer where
there a treasure full of toys andgames wrapped in alluminum foilElsa doll from Frozen was oneShe been hugging it ever since
Now their gone Itrsquos quiet Thehouse smells like the dog I now have some 2 skim milk and asmall bottle of something that may be baby milk left behind Irsquom nottouching it I do have most of acrunchy peanut butter jar
Like lsquoThe Beverly Hill BilliesrsquoldquoYarsquoll come back now Hearrdquo
Thoughts from Bully
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$100 OFF any 60 Day program
You are invited to participate in the
2nd Annual
Cooking for a CauseJambalaya Cook-Off
Sunday June 28th to benefit woundedcombat veterans across the United States
Live Entertainment bull 1st 2nd 3rd place awards
bull Judged by the Jambalaya Festival Association
We need teams and sponsorsOur Goal is to exceed the 30 teams oflast year and raise needed funds to
support combat veterans
For More Information contactZack or Katie bull tiger-taverncom
14505 Highway 44 Gonzales LA 70737(225) 622-3719
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This Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port FourchonThis Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port Fourchon
Inshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and fishing for specks and reds occasionally drum and sheephead as well arriving back at the dock for 3pm Trips consist of live bait and artificial techniques Live bait ice tackle included If you have a favoriterod by all means bring it Food and drinks available upon request
oldermonths we usually fish Leeville and Golden Meadow marshes armermonths we typically fish Barataria and Timbalier bays beaches and the western barrier islands
Offshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and arriving back at the dock between 4-6pm These trips are the most commonly bookedtrips we generally target bottom species live bait mangrove fish and troll the rip when in season Fish you can expect to catch on t hese trips include snapper grouper amberjack wahoo blackfin tuna lemon fish dolphin
On these trips we generally travel up to 60 miles out
For More Information or to Book a Charter Call Today (985) 396-2728
MOTEL ROOMS bull TRAILER CAMPS bull RV PARKS bull BOAT STORAGE (wet)DAILY WET SLIPS bull MONTHLY WET SLIPS bull HOUSE BOATS bull BOAT SLIPS (dry)
We Are Hooking Them Up in Fourchon
Morans Marina bull 27900 Hwy 1 bull Golden Meadow LA 70357(985) 396-2728 bull cmoransmarinagmailcom
Captain Chris MoranHi Im Captain Chris Moran and I have fishedthe offshore and inshore waters of Louisianamy entire life I truly enjoy charter fishing tothe point that I dont know who is havingmore fun the clients or me No saltwaterspecies is safe from Cajun Made Charterswhether it be Tuna Marlin Wahoo DoradoShark Cobia Tarpon Amberjack MangroveRed Snapper Trigger Fish Grouper TroutRedfish or King Mackerel Trips consist ofInshore LiveArtificial Trout and RedfishingShallow and Deep Water Bottom FishingBlue Water Kite Fishing Overnight Tuna andSwordfish Offshore Fly Fishing and Big
Game Trolling
Motel 985-396-3900 bull Bar 985-396-2713 bull Port Fourchon Marina 985-396-2792Convenient StoreDeli 985-396-2727 bull Restaurant 985-396-2729 bull Office 985-396-2728
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17475 Airline HwyPrairieville LA 70769
Phone 225-647-6240Email Wendellpremiermarinenet
Email salespremiermarinenetwwwPremierMarinenet
Call Philip Banker for a Quote
Premier Performance Marine is an experienced boat dealer in Louisiana for New COACH Pontoons and MistyHarbor Pontoons We also carry well-known brands such as Mercury Evinrude Yamaha Honda Suzuki
Carolina Skiff Bullet Bass Boats and Phoenix Bass Boats Find new and used pontoon boats for sale as well asparts and boat motors at our Louisiana store central to Baton Rouge and New Orleans We also carry fishingboats bass boats and outboard motors You can find new or used models to suit your needs We often have
model close out sales during the summer so you can prepare for next season at a great price
Specializing in Pontoon Boatsfor 15 years
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is Kids having Fun
These Kids are Good1312 WEST HWY 30 GONZALES 225-647-9631 bull 11209 COURSEY BLVD BATON ROUGE 225-368-1234 bull 1015 WEST LEE DRIVE BATON ROUGE 225-767-5008 bull 1800 SOUTH RANGE AVE DENHAM SPRINGS 225-664-8103
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is local athletics
These Kids are Good1312 WEST HWY 30 GONZALES 225-647-9631 bull 11209 COURSEY BLVD BATON ROUGE 225-368-1234 bull 1015 WEST LEE DRIVE BATON ROUGE 225-767-5008 bull 1800 SOUTH RANGE AVE DENHAM SPRINGS 225-664-8103
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The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is a solid community
These Kids Rock1312 WEST HWY 30 GONZALES 225-647-9631 bull 11209 COURSEY BLVD BATON ROUGE 225-368-1234 bull 1015 WEST LEE DRIVE BATON ROUGE 225-767-5008 bull 1800 SOUTH RANGE AVE DENHAM SPRINGS 225-664-8103
N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
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ATTENTION ADVERTISERS
The Official Program will be the
ONLY publication distributed at the
Jambalaya Festival
Advertise in theOfficial Program andHelp the Community
T H E O F F I C I A L P R O G R A M O F T H E J A M B A L A Y A F E S T I V A L A S S O C I A T I O N
2 0 1 4
D a n n y R o b e r t 2 0 1 2 J a m b a l a y a C h a m p i o n Advertising revenues raised go toThe Jambalaya Festival Association which in turn
are used and put back into our communityTo purchase ad space or
want to be a sponsor contact We are seekingSponsors for the
JambalayaFestival 2015
Mike Strong2256221324
Wally Tallion2258066579
Memorial Day Weekend May 22 - 24 2015Your whole family will enjoy the vast variety of food fun music and activities
that have made the Jambalaya Festival the cant miss highlight of the year
For information go to jambalayafestivalorg
We are raffling off a Golf Cart and 8 gallon jambalaya pot$10 Golf Cart and $1 Jambalaya Pot Tickets Drawing on May 24th
Sponsored by Krazy Kajun
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Pelican Point has a renewed visionand updated business plan to bothupgrade its facilities and servicesand to soon open its doors to whatshould become one of the toprestaurants and bars inAscension Parish
For almost 18 years Pelican Pointrsquosfood and beverage operation has
primarily focused on golfers needsBut with 800 families now living inPelican Point and nearly 600 familiesliving nearby Pelican Point will soonbe additionally focusing on the foodand beverage desires of these 1400families as well as other people whoare looking for more interesting foodand beverage options
An upgraded Pro Shop has beenmoved to a new location in theclubhouse while the old Pro Shop willsoon become an upscale bar forgolfers Pelican Point residents andothers interested in a beautifully dec-
orated smoke free bar with a greatenvironment
Numerous other renovations areunderway such as enlarging andupgrading the restaurant kitchen as
well as a private diningconferenceroom designed for small meetingsand our new ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquofor 12-24 people per event
Executive Chef Joshua Hebert willoversee all Food and Beverageoperations Chef Joshua Hebert hailsfrom the shores of Bayou LafourcheJoshua launched a new menu the
first week in April and will alsocontinuously offer a weekly lunch spe-cial crafted by him
Please join us for lunch and see allthe new improvements taking placeAs always Pelican Point is OPENTO THE PUBLIC We serve lunchdaily Tuesday-Sunday from 11am-3pm and breakfast on Saturdayand Sunday from 7am-1030am
Once all renovations are completedwe plan to extends our hours in the19th hole bar as well as ourrestaurant which will begin opening
for dinners on selected nights
Over the next few monthrsquos PelicanPoint will keep you updated on theprogress and improvements
Pelican Point is on the Move
Chef Joshua Hebert
ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquo
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All ingredients used are what is typically left overafter a crawfish boil
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Ingredients
frac12 lb peeled Crawfish Tails (with fat)2 lbs boiled red potatoes1 cup boiled corn (cut off the cob)frac14 cup green onions- thinly sliced1 clove boiled garlic1 link boiled sausage- roughly chopped1 cup mayofrac14 cup Creole mustard1 Tbls Creole seasoning
Batter Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil2 cups milk amp 2 eggs (whisk together)2 cups flour4 cups Panko bread crumbs
Method
Reheat your potatoes using either the microwave or byre-boiling them for about 5 minutes In a large mixing bowlcombine the heated potatoes corn chopped sausage greenonions garlic peeled cra wfish tails mayo Creole mustardand Creole seasoning and mix well Take your mixture andform into cakes approx 3 oz each
In a medium sauteacute pan heat your oil over med hi heat Nextdredge your cakes in the flour then the milk and egg mixtureand finally in the Panko bread crumbs Gently drop yourcakes 2 to 3 at a time into your heated oil and cookapproximately 3 minutes on each side Remo ve from heatand allow to cool 2 minutes before serving
41
Cooking Gourmet at Home
Executive ChefBen Jarreau
ldquoAfter The Boilrdquo
Crawfish Cakes
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Latilrsquos Landing Houmas House Plantation amp Gardens
Invites You to Experience
OPEN DAILY Daily Tours
Monday Tuesday 9AM - 5 PM Wednesday-Sunday 9AM -7 PM
Cafe Burnside
11 AM- 2 PM daily Latils Landing
Wednesday through Saturday 6 PM- 9 PMSunday Brunch 11 AM - 3 PM
Reservations Required
Latilrsquos Landing R E S T A U R A N T
R I V E R R O A D B U R N S I D E L A bull 2 2 5 4 7 3 9 3 8 0 bull k k h o u m a s h o u s e c o m
J e r e m y L a n g l o i s
E x e c u t i v e C h e f
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Not long ago my step-daughter mentioned that my two grandchildren wanted tospend the night in a tentSpending the night outside in atent is exciting for most chil-dren Im sure most of you havetent stories of your own but fornow I would like to share a
couple of those horror stories of my own with you
We once had a duck lease inthe marsh at Pecan Island where
we were forced to stay in a tentOne particular night the crew decided to bring the boat to theroad We then went to a beerdrinking contest at the only barin Pecan Island We won thecontest during which time thismassive cold front blew through When we returned tothe tent later that night wediscovered that the tent hadbeen blown down Everythingthat we had was wet We didntraise the tent We all crawledunder it and did the best wecould The next morning atdaylight I found myself crawlingout on my hands and kneesupchucking the beer from thenight before
Great plans were in store fortent camping and deer huntingon a trip to Jackson-Bienville
years ago As we approached thecampground late that night we
noticed severe lightning on thehorizon My dad and ourhunting partner had enoughsense to bring a cot to sleep onI slept on the ground only to beawakened about two hours latersoaking wet I then moved tothe truck to miserably spend therest of the night We did kill adeer the next morning andspent the remainder of the day at a laundrymat in town dryingour clothes
Years ago the Bohemia WMA provided a campground My
two hunting partners and I went to the camp site afterspending the day deer hunting
and fishing It was Novemberand the temperature was very
warm One of my huntingbuddies began snoringunbelievably loud that night Ifinally couldnt take it anymoreso I went to the boat to sleepIt wasnt long before my otherbuddy joined me The
mosquitos were horrible outthere and I still couldnt sleepbecause of the snoring comingfrom the tent some tweny-five
yards awayTheres more horror stories
I could tell about tent outingsbut thats enough for now Atsome point in my life I quitstaying in tents and have nointention of doing so in thefuture Although its moreexpensive not nearly as muchfun and not as nature friendlyIll just go get a hotel roomMost of the time well cook ourfish or game on the tailgate of the truck at the room instead of at a campfire
My grandchildren definitely need to spend a night in a tentand Ill probably be the chosenone to do that with them My plans are to pitch it in mybackyard Then when things gosouth sometime that night asIm sure it will well go insideto a nice dry soft bed
Till Next Time
If Youre Over ThirtySleep Inside
James Goosie Guice
TENTS
Ascension Outdoors Air Times
THE PELICAN - CHANNEL 113
SAT - 900 - AM
SUN - 730 - PM
MON - 900 - PM
EATEL - CHANNEL 4
SAT - 630 AM amp 130 PM
SUN - 130 PM
WED - 1000 PMFRI - 8 - PM
IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN
ADVERTIZING PLEASE CALL
225-485-7997
bull Oysters By the Sack
bull Fresh Shrimp
bull A Wide Variety
of Fish and Seafood
bull Snow Crabs
bull Turtle Meat
Ask for Sallyrsquos stuff crabsYoursquoll love them Doug amp Sally
WE ARE THE SEAFOOD SPECIALISTNow Serv ing C rawf ish
bull All tires from ATV toCommercial Machinery
bull All brands to fit autos trucks and18 wheelers including tractorconstruction equipment tires
bull Emergency road serviceassistance-Commercial Only
bull Locally owned and operated since 2004bull New used and retreadsbull Great prices
Breaking Ground to BetterServe Ascension Parish
24 Hr Emergency Roadside Service
Locally Owned amp Operated by OscarLinda Dean amp Neal Mire
Call for Appointment bull 2254453635
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
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DJ MUSIC amp KARAOKE $275 Domestics
B E S T H A P P Y H O U R I N T H E A R E A $ 2 7 5 D O M E S T I C L O N G N E C K S
1711 S BURNSIDE bull GONZALES bull 644-8901
V i s i t o u r w e b s i t e w w w p a r k p l a c e o f g o n z a l e s c o m ldquo L I K E rdquo U S O N F A C E B O O K
EVERY DAY AT HAPPY HOUR
TRY YOUR LUCK AT ROLL-A-DAY
DJ MUSIC amp KARAOKE$4 Naked Ladies $250 Blue Moon Drafts
DJ MUSICKARAOKE$5 Double Wells 2 for 1 Bomb Shots
Monday Night
Wednesday
Tuesday
Friday Friday
Saturday Saturday
Every Sunday Every Sunday
DJ MUSIC KARAOKE Special $5 Bombs Coors Draft Combos
417 ALLISON COLLINS424 PERKINS ROAD51 SOFA KINGS
510 BACKLIT STEREO515 PERKINS ROAD
418 CHRIS LEBLANC425 CONTRAFLOW52 AMFM
59 ANTEEKS516 KARAOKE
MEGATOUCH SHUFFLEBOARD FOOSEBALLAND POOL TABLES
FREE WIFI
Come Enjoy Golden Tee and Ms Packman
Thirsty Thursday Your Choice bull Beer Wine Cocktails
$3 from 8-11pm K A R A O K E amp D J M U S I C
SERVICE INDUSTRY NIGHT 2 FOR 1
Useless Random Facts with Kellie
bull
Montpelier Vermont is the only state capital
wi thout a McDona ld s bull
A cow give s near ly 200000 glas se s of
milk in her life time
bull
-Earthworms have 5 hearts
bull
The average Japanese watches more than
10 hours of television a day
bull
In average a human losses200 head hairs a day
bull
In the US frisbees out sell
footballs basketballrsquos and
baseballs combined
bull
It is believed that Leonardo do V inci
invented scissors
bull
Despite a population of over a billion
China only has about 200 family names
bull
Buckingham Palace has 602 rooms
bull
Children grow faster in the springtime
bull
During an oysters life it changes
its sex from male to female several times
AMFM bull May 2nd
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When Family Comes to
VisitIt happens several times a year
My out-of-state family comes to visit This past month my sisterJanet(Nana) made a visit with my niece Sally and her growingfamily Millie(3) and Addie(3 months) old
Donrsquot get me wrong I love my family and I love when they visitbut the stuff I have to do to maketheir visit a pleasant one
First off Irsquom a bachelor whichmeans there is house cleaning thatneeds to be done Maybe a coupleof days worth And I am talkingabout real cleaning like vacuuming mopping sheetchanging My favorite task is toclean and clear out the 3rdbedroom Yea Right You know the room that holds anything Ineeded to get out of sight quick junk room However there is aupside to cleaning the room Ialways find things Irsquove beenmissing for months
Then I move to the refrigeratorand another task that is seldomdone Gotta get the tupperwarebowls that are bulging at theseems out the fridge and thehouse After I took the junk out Irealized I didnrsquot have much in thefridge and had to restock With itempty the stains really start toshow I had to use Lysol
Bathroom cleaner and go tocleaning I havenrsquot mentioned thecarport the grass and the visitors bathroom Enough aboutthe cleaning You get the picture
After they arrive we make ourhellos and my home turns into anursery preschool with PrincessSophia and Frozen with Elsa onmy favorite flat screen that isgenerally tuned to sports and western movies
These guys are technology savvyThere is a IPad in both recliners with smartphones everywhereMillie has about 3 different onesOne minute shersquos using hers oneminute her Nanarsquos and then herMoms Hell they hacked my Cable account and recordedDisney shows on my televisionbefore they got here We started our week with a visit
to eat at local restaurants As the week goes on I get a chance totake them fishing Something thatis in my wheel house
I have to tell you fishing with a3 year old has its challenges Last year when she was 2 she had notrouble touching crickets Evencarried the buck around like shehad a cricket purse This year as a3 year old she wasnrsquot gettinganywhere close to those bugs Of
course Nana was trying torcherher encouraging her not to be
scared Also when Nana told herthe small crickets were babycrickets Millie put 2 and 2together and ask ldquoSo you arefishing with the Mommiecricketsrdquo Try to answer thatone Nana
Addie was a great baby She justlayed around played laughednursed and created unique smellsIt reminded me of back when my
son lived with me I made an eggsandwich for Nana and she ate itright off the babyrsquos butt It waslike a baby boody buffet
Now Millie and I made somememories She put her pinkToo-too on my head over my camo hat and put purple grapeflavored silver sparkling lip glosson me I donrsquot think it was my shade and wasnrsquot really in myfashion color wheel Then shepulled out the tangerine colorfingernail polish It took a whilefor that stuff to wear off Igot some funny looks at the
golf courseI did have fun making clues fora treasure hunt for Millie Theclues led her to the freezer where
there a treasure full of toys andgames wrapped in alluminum foilElsa doll from Frozen was oneShe been hugging it ever since
Now their gone Itrsquos quiet Thehouse smells like the dog I now have some 2 skim milk and asmall bottle of something that may be baby milk left behind Irsquom nottouching it I do have most of acrunchy peanut butter jar
Like lsquoThe Beverly Hill BilliesrsquoldquoYarsquoll come back now Hearrdquo
Thoughts from Bully
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$100 OFF any 60 Day program
You are invited to participate in the
2nd Annual
Cooking for a CauseJambalaya Cook-Off
Sunday June 28th to benefit woundedcombat veterans across the United States
Live Entertainment bull 1st 2nd 3rd place awards
bull Judged by the Jambalaya Festival Association
We need teams and sponsorsOur Goal is to exceed the 30 teams oflast year and raise needed funds to
support combat veterans
For More Information contactZack or Katie bull tiger-taverncom
14505 Highway 44 Gonzales LA 70737(225) 622-3719
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This Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port FourchonThis Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port Fourchon
Inshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and fishing for specks and reds occasionally drum and sheephead as well arriving back at the dock for 3pm Trips consist of live bait and artificial techniques Live bait ice tackle included If you have a favoriterod by all means bring it Food and drinks available upon request
oldermonths we usually fish Leeville and Golden Meadow marshes armermonths we typically fish Barataria and Timbalier bays beaches and the western barrier islands
Offshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and arriving back at the dock between 4-6pm These trips are the most commonly bookedtrips we generally target bottom species live bait mangrove fish and troll the rip when in season Fish you can expect to catch on t hese trips include snapper grouper amberjack wahoo blackfin tuna lemon fish dolphin
On these trips we generally travel up to 60 miles out
For More Information or to Book a Charter Call Today (985) 396-2728
MOTEL ROOMS bull TRAILER CAMPS bull RV PARKS bull BOAT STORAGE (wet)DAILY WET SLIPS bull MONTHLY WET SLIPS bull HOUSE BOATS bull BOAT SLIPS (dry)
We Are Hooking Them Up in Fourchon
Morans Marina bull 27900 Hwy 1 bull Golden Meadow LA 70357(985) 396-2728 bull cmoransmarinagmailcom
Captain Chris MoranHi Im Captain Chris Moran and I have fishedthe offshore and inshore waters of Louisianamy entire life I truly enjoy charter fishing tothe point that I dont know who is havingmore fun the clients or me No saltwaterspecies is safe from Cajun Made Charterswhether it be Tuna Marlin Wahoo DoradoShark Cobia Tarpon Amberjack MangroveRed Snapper Trigger Fish Grouper TroutRedfish or King Mackerel Trips consist ofInshore LiveArtificial Trout and RedfishingShallow and Deep Water Bottom FishingBlue Water Kite Fishing Overnight Tuna andSwordfish Offshore Fly Fishing and Big
Game Trolling
Motel 985-396-3900 bull Bar 985-396-2713 bull Port Fourchon Marina 985-396-2792Convenient StoreDeli 985-396-2727 bull Restaurant 985-396-2729 bull Office 985-396-2728
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17475 Airline HwyPrairieville LA 70769
Phone 225-647-6240Email Wendellpremiermarinenet
Email salespremiermarinenetwwwPremierMarinenet
Call Philip Banker for a Quote
Premier Performance Marine is an experienced boat dealer in Louisiana for New COACH Pontoons and MistyHarbor Pontoons We also carry well-known brands such as Mercury Evinrude Yamaha Honda Suzuki
Carolina Skiff Bullet Bass Boats and Phoenix Bass Boats Find new and used pontoon boats for sale as well asparts and boat motors at our Louisiana store central to Baton Rouge and New Orleans We also carry fishingboats bass boats and outboard motors You can find new or used models to suit your needs We often have
model close out sales during the summer so you can prepare for next season at a great price
Specializing in Pontoon Boatsfor 15 years
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is Kids having Fun
These Kids are Good1312 WEST HWY 30 GONZALES 225-647-9631 bull 11209 COURSEY BLVD BATON ROUGE 225-368-1234 bull 1015 WEST LEE DRIVE BATON ROUGE 225-767-5008 bull 1800 SOUTH RANGE AVE DENHAM SPRINGS 225-664-8103
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is local athletics
These Kids are Good1312 WEST HWY 30 GONZALES 225-647-9631 bull 11209 COURSEY BLVD BATON ROUGE 225-368-1234 bull 1015 WEST LEE DRIVE BATON ROUGE 225-767-5008 bull 1800 SOUTH RANGE AVE DENHAM SPRINGS 225-664-8103
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The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is a solid community
These Kids Rock1312 WEST HWY 30 GONZALES 225-647-9631 bull 11209 COURSEY BLVD BATON ROUGE 225-368-1234 bull 1015 WEST LEE DRIVE BATON ROUGE 225-767-5008 bull 1800 SOUTH RANGE AVE DENHAM SPRINGS 225-664-8103
N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
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ATTENTION ADVERTISERS
The Official Program will be the
ONLY publication distributed at the
Jambalaya Festival
Advertise in theOfficial Program andHelp the Community
T H E O F F I C I A L P R O G R A M O F T H E J A M B A L A Y A F E S T I V A L A S S O C I A T I O N
2 0 1 4
D a n n y R o b e r t 2 0 1 2 J a m b a l a y a C h a m p i o n Advertising revenues raised go toThe Jambalaya Festival Association which in turn
are used and put back into our communityTo purchase ad space or
want to be a sponsor contact We are seekingSponsors for the
JambalayaFestival 2015
Mike Strong2256221324
Wally Tallion2258066579
Memorial Day Weekend May 22 - 24 2015Your whole family will enjoy the vast variety of food fun music and activities
that have made the Jambalaya Festival the cant miss highlight of the year
For information go to jambalayafestivalorg
We are raffling off a Golf Cart and 8 gallon jambalaya pot$10 Golf Cart and $1 Jambalaya Pot Tickets Drawing on May 24th
Sponsored by Krazy Kajun
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Pelican Point has a renewed visionand updated business plan to bothupgrade its facilities and servicesand to soon open its doors to whatshould become one of the toprestaurants and bars inAscension Parish
For almost 18 years Pelican Pointrsquosfood and beverage operation has
primarily focused on golfers needsBut with 800 families now living inPelican Point and nearly 600 familiesliving nearby Pelican Point will soonbe additionally focusing on the foodand beverage desires of these 1400families as well as other people whoare looking for more interesting foodand beverage options
An upgraded Pro Shop has beenmoved to a new location in theclubhouse while the old Pro Shop willsoon become an upscale bar forgolfers Pelican Point residents andothers interested in a beautifully dec-
orated smoke free bar with a greatenvironment
Numerous other renovations areunderway such as enlarging andupgrading the restaurant kitchen as
well as a private diningconferenceroom designed for small meetingsand our new ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquofor 12-24 people per event
Executive Chef Joshua Hebert willoversee all Food and Beverageoperations Chef Joshua Hebert hailsfrom the shores of Bayou LafourcheJoshua launched a new menu the
first week in April and will alsocontinuously offer a weekly lunch spe-cial crafted by him
Please join us for lunch and see allthe new improvements taking placeAs always Pelican Point is OPENTO THE PUBLIC We serve lunchdaily Tuesday-Sunday from 11am-3pm and breakfast on Saturdayand Sunday from 7am-1030am
Once all renovations are completedwe plan to extends our hours in the19th hole bar as well as ourrestaurant which will begin opening
for dinners on selected nights
Over the next few monthrsquos PelicanPoint will keep you updated on theprogress and improvements
Pelican Point is on the Move
Chef Joshua Hebert
ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquo
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All ingredients used are what is typically left overafter a crawfish boil
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Ingredients
frac12 lb peeled Crawfish Tails (with fat)2 lbs boiled red potatoes1 cup boiled corn (cut off the cob)frac14 cup green onions- thinly sliced1 clove boiled garlic1 link boiled sausage- roughly chopped1 cup mayofrac14 cup Creole mustard1 Tbls Creole seasoning
Batter Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil2 cups milk amp 2 eggs (whisk together)2 cups flour4 cups Panko bread crumbs
Method
Reheat your potatoes using either the microwave or byre-boiling them for about 5 minutes In a large mixing bowlcombine the heated potatoes corn chopped sausage greenonions garlic peeled cra wfish tails mayo Creole mustardand Creole seasoning and mix well Take your mixture andform into cakes approx 3 oz each
In a medium sauteacute pan heat your oil over med hi heat Nextdredge your cakes in the flour then the milk and egg mixtureand finally in the Panko bread crumbs Gently drop yourcakes 2 to 3 at a time into your heated oil and cookapproximately 3 minutes on each side Remo ve from heatand allow to cool 2 minutes before serving
41
Cooking Gourmet at Home
Executive ChefBen Jarreau
ldquoAfter The Boilrdquo
Crawfish Cakes
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Latilrsquos Landing Houmas House Plantation amp Gardens
Invites You to Experience
OPEN DAILY Daily Tours
Monday Tuesday 9AM - 5 PM Wednesday-Sunday 9AM -7 PM
Cafe Burnside
11 AM- 2 PM daily Latils Landing
Wednesday through Saturday 6 PM- 9 PMSunday Brunch 11 AM - 3 PM
Reservations Required
Latilrsquos Landing R E S T A U R A N T
R I V E R R O A D B U R N S I D E L A bull 2 2 5 4 7 3 9 3 8 0 bull k k h o u m a s h o u s e c o m
J e r e m y L a n g l o i s
E x e c u t i v e C h e f
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DJ MUSIC amp KARAOKE $275 Domestics
B E S T H A P P Y H O U R I N T H E A R E A $ 2 7 5 D O M E S T I C L O N G N E C K S
1711 S BURNSIDE bull GONZALES bull 644-8901
V i s i t o u r w e b s i t e w w w p a r k p l a c e o f g o n z a l e s c o m ldquo L I K E rdquo U S O N F A C E B O O K
EVERY DAY AT HAPPY HOUR
TRY YOUR LUCK AT ROLL-A-DAY
DJ MUSIC amp KARAOKE$4 Naked Ladies $250 Blue Moon Drafts
DJ MUSICKARAOKE$5 Double Wells 2 for 1 Bomb Shots
Monday Night
Wednesday
Tuesday
Friday Friday
Saturday Saturday
Every Sunday Every Sunday
DJ MUSIC KARAOKE Special $5 Bombs Coors Draft Combos
417 ALLISON COLLINS424 PERKINS ROAD51 SOFA KINGS
510 BACKLIT STEREO515 PERKINS ROAD
418 CHRIS LEBLANC425 CONTRAFLOW52 AMFM
59 ANTEEKS516 KARAOKE
MEGATOUCH SHUFFLEBOARD FOOSEBALLAND POOL TABLES
FREE WIFI
Come Enjoy Golden Tee and Ms Packman
Thirsty Thursday Your Choice bull Beer Wine Cocktails
$3 from 8-11pm K A R A O K E amp D J M U S I C
SERVICE INDUSTRY NIGHT 2 FOR 1
Useless Random Facts with Kellie
bull
Montpelier Vermont is the only state capital
wi thout a McDona ld s bull
A cow give s near ly 200000 glas se s of
milk in her life time
bull
-Earthworms have 5 hearts
bull
The average Japanese watches more than
10 hours of television a day
bull
In average a human losses200 head hairs a day
bull
In the US frisbees out sell
footballs basketballrsquos and
baseballs combined
bull
It is believed that Leonardo do V inci
invented scissors
bull
Despite a population of over a billion
China only has about 200 family names
bull
Buckingham Palace has 602 rooms
bull
Children grow faster in the springtime
bull
During an oysters life it changes
its sex from male to female several times
AMFM bull May 2nd
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When Family Comes to
VisitIt happens several times a year
My out-of-state family comes to visit This past month my sisterJanet(Nana) made a visit with my niece Sally and her growingfamily Millie(3) and Addie(3 months) old
Donrsquot get me wrong I love my family and I love when they visitbut the stuff I have to do to maketheir visit a pleasant one
First off Irsquom a bachelor whichmeans there is house cleaning thatneeds to be done Maybe a coupleof days worth And I am talkingabout real cleaning like vacuuming mopping sheetchanging My favorite task is toclean and clear out the 3rdbedroom Yea Right You know the room that holds anything Ineeded to get out of sight quick junk room However there is aupside to cleaning the room Ialways find things Irsquove beenmissing for months
Then I move to the refrigeratorand another task that is seldomdone Gotta get the tupperwarebowls that are bulging at theseems out the fridge and thehouse After I took the junk out Irealized I didnrsquot have much in thefridge and had to restock With itempty the stains really start toshow I had to use Lysol
Bathroom cleaner and go tocleaning I havenrsquot mentioned thecarport the grass and the visitors bathroom Enough aboutthe cleaning You get the picture
After they arrive we make ourhellos and my home turns into anursery preschool with PrincessSophia and Frozen with Elsa onmy favorite flat screen that isgenerally tuned to sports and western movies
These guys are technology savvyThere is a IPad in both recliners with smartphones everywhereMillie has about 3 different onesOne minute shersquos using hers oneminute her Nanarsquos and then herMoms Hell they hacked my Cable account and recordedDisney shows on my televisionbefore they got here We started our week with a visit
to eat at local restaurants As the week goes on I get a chance totake them fishing Something thatis in my wheel house
I have to tell you fishing with a3 year old has its challenges Last year when she was 2 she had notrouble touching crickets Evencarried the buck around like shehad a cricket purse This year as a3 year old she wasnrsquot gettinganywhere close to those bugs Of
course Nana was trying torcherher encouraging her not to be
scared Also when Nana told herthe small crickets were babycrickets Millie put 2 and 2together and ask ldquoSo you arefishing with the Mommiecricketsrdquo Try to answer thatone Nana
Addie was a great baby She justlayed around played laughednursed and created unique smellsIt reminded me of back when my
son lived with me I made an eggsandwich for Nana and she ate itright off the babyrsquos butt It waslike a baby boody buffet
Now Millie and I made somememories She put her pinkToo-too on my head over my camo hat and put purple grapeflavored silver sparkling lip glosson me I donrsquot think it was my shade and wasnrsquot really in myfashion color wheel Then shepulled out the tangerine colorfingernail polish It took a whilefor that stuff to wear off Igot some funny looks at the
golf courseI did have fun making clues fora treasure hunt for Millie Theclues led her to the freezer where
there a treasure full of toys andgames wrapped in alluminum foilElsa doll from Frozen was oneShe been hugging it ever since
Now their gone Itrsquos quiet Thehouse smells like the dog I now have some 2 skim milk and asmall bottle of something that may be baby milk left behind Irsquom nottouching it I do have most of acrunchy peanut butter jar
Like lsquoThe Beverly Hill BilliesrsquoldquoYarsquoll come back now Hearrdquo
Thoughts from Bully
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$100 OFF any 60 Day program
You are invited to participate in the
2nd Annual
Cooking for a CauseJambalaya Cook-Off
Sunday June 28th to benefit woundedcombat veterans across the United States
Live Entertainment bull 1st 2nd 3rd place awards
bull Judged by the Jambalaya Festival Association
We need teams and sponsorsOur Goal is to exceed the 30 teams oflast year and raise needed funds to
support combat veterans
For More Information contactZack or Katie bull tiger-taverncom
14505 Highway 44 Gonzales LA 70737(225) 622-3719
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This Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port FourchonThis Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port Fourchon
Inshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and fishing for specks and reds occasionally drum and sheephead as well arriving back at the dock for 3pm Trips consist of live bait and artificial techniques Live bait ice tackle included If you have a favoriterod by all means bring it Food and drinks available upon request
oldermonths we usually fish Leeville and Golden Meadow marshes armermonths we typically fish Barataria and Timbalier bays beaches and the western barrier islands
Offshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and arriving back at the dock between 4-6pm These trips are the most commonly bookedtrips we generally target bottom species live bait mangrove fish and troll the rip when in season Fish you can expect to catch on t hese trips include snapper grouper amberjack wahoo blackfin tuna lemon fish dolphin
On these trips we generally travel up to 60 miles out
For More Information or to Book a Charter Call Today (985) 396-2728
MOTEL ROOMS bull TRAILER CAMPS bull RV PARKS bull BOAT STORAGE (wet)DAILY WET SLIPS bull MONTHLY WET SLIPS bull HOUSE BOATS bull BOAT SLIPS (dry)
We Are Hooking Them Up in Fourchon
Morans Marina bull 27900 Hwy 1 bull Golden Meadow LA 70357(985) 396-2728 bull cmoransmarinagmailcom
Captain Chris MoranHi Im Captain Chris Moran and I have fishedthe offshore and inshore waters of Louisianamy entire life I truly enjoy charter fishing tothe point that I dont know who is havingmore fun the clients or me No saltwaterspecies is safe from Cajun Made Charterswhether it be Tuna Marlin Wahoo DoradoShark Cobia Tarpon Amberjack MangroveRed Snapper Trigger Fish Grouper TroutRedfish or King Mackerel Trips consist ofInshore LiveArtificial Trout and RedfishingShallow and Deep Water Bottom FishingBlue Water Kite Fishing Overnight Tuna andSwordfish Offshore Fly Fishing and Big
Game Trolling
Motel 985-396-3900 bull Bar 985-396-2713 bull Port Fourchon Marina 985-396-2792Convenient StoreDeli 985-396-2727 bull Restaurant 985-396-2729 bull Office 985-396-2728
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httpslidepdfcomreaderfullasc-april-mag-2015-for-web 3544
17475 Airline HwyPrairieville LA 70769
Phone 225-647-6240Email Wendellpremiermarinenet
Email salespremiermarinenetwwwPremierMarinenet
Call Philip Banker for a Quote
Premier Performance Marine is an experienced boat dealer in Louisiana for New COACH Pontoons and MistyHarbor Pontoons We also carry well-known brands such as Mercury Evinrude Yamaha Honda Suzuki
Carolina Skiff Bullet Bass Boats and Phoenix Bass Boats Find new and used pontoon boats for sale as well asparts and boat motors at our Louisiana store central to Baton Rouge and New Orleans We also carry fishingboats bass boats and outboard motors You can find new or used models to suit your needs We often have
model close out sales during the summer so you can prepare for next season at a great price
Specializing in Pontoon Boatsfor 15 years
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is Kids having Fun
These Kids are Good1312 WEST HWY 30 GONZALES 225-647-9631 bull 11209 COURSEY BLVD BATON ROUGE 225-368-1234 bull 1015 WEST LEE DRIVE BATON ROUGE 225-767-5008 bull 1800 SOUTH RANGE AVE DENHAM SPRINGS 225-664-8103
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullasc-april-mag-2015-for-web 374437
N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is local athletics
These Kids are Good1312 WEST HWY 30 GONZALES 225-647-9631 bull 11209 COURSEY BLVD BATON ROUGE 225-368-1234 bull 1015 WEST LEE DRIVE BATON ROUGE 225-767-5008 bull 1800 SOUTH RANGE AVE DENHAM SPRINGS 225-664-8103
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
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The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is a solid community
These Kids Rock1312 WEST HWY 30 GONZALES 225-647-9631 bull 11209 COURSEY BLVD BATON ROUGE 225-368-1234 bull 1015 WEST LEE DRIVE BATON ROUGE 225-767-5008 bull 1800 SOUTH RANGE AVE DENHAM SPRINGS 225-664-8103
N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
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ATTENTION ADVERTISERS
The Official Program will be the
ONLY publication distributed at the
Jambalaya Festival
Advertise in theOfficial Program andHelp the Community
T H E O F F I C I A L P R O G R A M O F T H E J A M B A L A Y A F E S T I V A L A S S O C I A T I O N
2 0 1 4
D a n n y R o b e r t 2 0 1 2 J a m b a l a y a C h a m p i o n Advertising revenues raised go toThe Jambalaya Festival Association which in turn
are used and put back into our communityTo purchase ad space or
want to be a sponsor contact We are seekingSponsors for the
JambalayaFestival 2015
Mike Strong2256221324
Wally Tallion2258066579
Memorial Day Weekend May 22 - 24 2015Your whole family will enjoy the vast variety of food fun music and activities
that have made the Jambalaya Festival the cant miss highlight of the year
For information go to jambalayafestivalorg
We are raffling off a Golf Cart and 8 gallon jambalaya pot$10 Golf Cart and $1 Jambalaya Pot Tickets Drawing on May 24th
Sponsored by Krazy Kajun
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullasc-april-mag-2015-for-web 404440
Pelican Point has a renewed visionand updated business plan to bothupgrade its facilities and servicesand to soon open its doors to whatshould become one of the toprestaurants and bars inAscension Parish
For almost 18 years Pelican Pointrsquosfood and beverage operation has
primarily focused on golfers needsBut with 800 families now living inPelican Point and nearly 600 familiesliving nearby Pelican Point will soonbe additionally focusing on the foodand beverage desires of these 1400families as well as other people whoare looking for more interesting foodand beverage options
An upgraded Pro Shop has beenmoved to a new location in theclubhouse while the old Pro Shop willsoon become an upscale bar forgolfers Pelican Point residents andothers interested in a beautifully dec-
orated smoke free bar with a greatenvironment
Numerous other renovations areunderway such as enlarging andupgrading the restaurant kitchen as
well as a private diningconferenceroom designed for small meetingsand our new ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquofor 12-24 people per event
Executive Chef Joshua Hebert willoversee all Food and Beverageoperations Chef Joshua Hebert hailsfrom the shores of Bayou LafourcheJoshua launched a new menu the
first week in April and will alsocontinuously offer a weekly lunch spe-cial crafted by him
Please join us for lunch and see allthe new improvements taking placeAs always Pelican Point is OPENTO THE PUBLIC We serve lunchdaily Tuesday-Sunday from 11am-3pm and breakfast on Saturdayand Sunday from 7am-1030am
Once all renovations are completedwe plan to extends our hours in the19th hole bar as well as ourrestaurant which will begin opening
for dinners on selected nights
Over the next few monthrsquos PelicanPoint will keep you updated on theprogress and improvements
Pelican Point is on the Move
Chef Joshua Hebert
ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquo
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
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All ingredients used are what is typically left overafter a crawfish boil
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Ingredients
frac12 lb peeled Crawfish Tails (with fat)2 lbs boiled red potatoes1 cup boiled corn (cut off the cob)frac14 cup green onions- thinly sliced1 clove boiled garlic1 link boiled sausage- roughly chopped1 cup mayofrac14 cup Creole mustard1 Tbls Creole seasoning
Batter Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil2 cups milk amp 2 eggs (whisk together)2 cups flour4 cups Panko bread crumbs
Method
Reheat your potatoes using either the microwave or byre-boiling them for about 5 minutes In a large mixing bowlcombine the heated potatoes corn chopped sausage greenonions garlic peeled cra wfish tails mayo Creole mustardand Creole seasoning and mix well Take your mixture andform into cakes approx 3 oz each
In a medium sauteacute pan heat your oil over med hi heat Nextdredge your cakes in the flour then the milk and egg mixtureand finally in the Panko bread crumbs Gently drop yourcakes 2 to 3 at a time into your heated oil and cookapproximately 3 minutes on each side Remo ve from heatand allow to cool 2 minutes before serving
41
Cooking Gourmet at Home
Executive ChefBen Jarreau
ldquoAfter The Boilrdquo
Crawfish Cakes
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Latilrsquos Landing Houmas House Plantation amp Gardens
Invites You to Experience
OPEN DAILY Daily Tours
Monday Tuesday 9AM - 5 PM Wednesday-Sunday 9AM -7 PM
Cafe Burnside
11 AM- 2 PM daily Latils Landing
Wednesday through Saturday 6 PM- 9 PMSunday Brunch 11 AM - 3 PM
Reservations Required
Latilrsquos Landing R E S T A U R A N T
R I V E R R O A D B U R N S I D E L A bull 2 2 5 4 7 3 9 3 8 0 bull k k h o u m a s h o u s e c o m
J e r e m y L a n g l o i s
E x e c u t i v e C h e f
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When Family Comes to
VisitIt happens several times a year
My out-of-state family comes to visit This past month my sisterJanet(Nana) made a visit with my niece Sally and her growingfamily Millie(3) and Addie(3 months) old
Donrsquot get me wrong I love my family and I love when they visitbut the stuff I have to do to maketheir visit a pleasant one
First off Irsquom a bachelor whichmeans there is house cleaning thatneeds to be done Maybe a coupleof days worth And I am talkingabout real cleaning like vacuuming mopping sheetchanging My favorite task is toclean and clear out the 3rdbedroom Yea Right You know the room that holds anything Ineeded to get out of sight quick junk room However there is aupside to cleaning the room Ialways find things Irsquove beenmissing for months
Then I move to the refrigeratorand another task that is seldomdone Gotta get the tupperwarebowls that are bulging at theseems out the fridge and thehouse After I took the junk out Irealized I didnrsquot have much in thefridge and had to restock With itempty the stains really start toshow I had to use Lysol
Bathroom cleaner and go tocleaning I havenrsquot mentioned thecarport the grass and the visitors bathroom Enough aboutthe cleaning You get the picture
After they arrive we make ourhellos and my home turns into anursery preschool with PrincessSophia and Frozen with Elsa onmy favorite flat screen that isgenerally tuned to sports and western movies
These guys are technology savvyThere is a IPad in both recliners with smartphones everywhereMillie has about 3 different onesOne minute shersquos using hers oneminute her Nanarsquos and then herMoms Hell they hacked my Cable account and recordedDisney shows on my televisionbefore they got here We started our week with a visit
to eat at local restaurants As the week goes on I get a chance totake them fishing Something thatis in my wheel house
I have to tell you fishing with a3 year old has its challenges Last year when she was 2 she had notrouble touching crickets Evencarried the buck around like shehad a cricket purse This year as a3 year old she wasnrsquot gettinganywhere close to those bugs Of
course Nana was trying torcherher encouraging her not to be
scared Also when Nana told herthe small crickets were babycrickets Millie put 2 and 2together and ask ldquoSo you arefishing with the Mommiecricketsrdquo Try to answer thatone Nana
Addie was a great baby She justlayed around played laughednursed and created unique smellsIt reminded me of back when my
son lived with me I made an eggsandwich for Nana and she ate itright off the babyrsquos butt It waslike a baby boody buffet
Now Millie and I made somememories She put her pinkToo-too on my head over my camo hat and put purple grapeflavored silver sparkling lip glosson me I donrsquot think it was my shade and wasnrsquot really in myfashion color wheel Then shepulled out the tangerine colorfingernail polish It took a whilefor that stuff to wear off Igot some funny looks at the
golf courseI did have fun making clues fora treasure hunt for Millie Theclues led her to the freezer where
there a treasure full of toys andgames wrapped in alluminum foilElsa doll from Frozen was oneShe been hugging it ever since
Now their gone Itrsquos quiet Thehouse smells like the dog I now have some 2 skim milk and asmall bottle of something that may be baby milk left behind Irsquom nottouching it I do have most of acrunchy peanut butter jar
Like lsquoThe Beverly Hill BilliesrsquoldquoYarsquoll come back now Hearrdquo
Thoughts from Bully
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullasc-april-mag-2015-for-web 334433
$100 OFF any 60 Day program
You are invited to participate in the
2nd Annual
Cooking for a CauseJambalaya Cook-Off
Sunday June 28th to benefit woundedcombat veterans across the United States
Live Entertainment bull 1st 2nd 3rd place awards
bull Judged by the Jambalaya Festival Association
We need teams and sponsorsOur Goal is to exceed the 30 teams oflast year and raise needed funds to
support combat veterans
For More Information contactZack or Katie bull tiger-taverncom
14505 Highway 44 Gonzales LA 70737(225) 622-3719
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
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This Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port FourchonThis Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port Fourchon
Inshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and fishing for specks and reds occasionally drum and sheephead as well arriving back at the dock for 3pm Trips consist of live bait and artificial techniques Live bait ice tackle included If you have a favoriterod by all means bring it Food and drinks available upon request
oldermonths we usually fish Leeville and Golden Meadow marshes armermonths we typically fish Barataria and Timbalier bays beaches and the western barrier islands
Offshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and arriving back at the dock between 4-6pm These trips are the most commonly bookedtrips we generally target bottom species live bait mangrove fish and troll the rip when in season Fish you can expect to catch on t hese trips include snapper grouper amberjack wahoo blackfin tuna lemon fish dolphin
On these trips we generally travel up to 60 miles out
For More Information or to Book a Charter Call Today (985) 396-2728
MOTEL ROOMS bull TRAILER CAMPS bull RV PARKS bull BOAT STORAGE (wet)DAILY WET SLIPS bull MONTHLY WET SLIPS bull HOUSE BOATS bull BOAT SLIPS (dry)
We Are Hooking Them Up in Fourchon
Morans Marina bull 27900 Hwy 1 bull Golden Meadow LA 70357(985) 396-2728 bull cmoransmarinagmailcom
Captain Chris MoranHi Im Captain Chris Moran and I have fishedthe offshore and inshore waters of Louisianamy entire life I truly enjoy charter fishing tothe point that I dont know who is havingmore fun the clients or me No saltwaterspecies is safe from Cajun Made Charterswhether it be Tuna Marlin Wahoo DoradoShark Cobia Tarpon Amberjack MangroveRed Snapper Trigger Fish Grouper TroutRedfish or King Mackerel Trips consist ofInshore LiveArtificial Trout and RedfishingShallow and Deep Water Bottom FishingBlue Water Kite Fishing Overnight Tuna andSwordfish Offshore Fly Fishing and Big
Game Trolling
Motel 985-396-3900 bull Bar 985-396-2713 bull Port Fourchon Marina 985-396-2792Convenient StoreDeli 985-396-2727 bull Restaurant 985-396-2729 bull Office 985-396-2728
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17475 Airline HwyPrairieville LA 70769
Phone 225-647-6240Email Wendellpremiermarinenet
Email salespremiermarinenetwwwPremierMarinenet
Call Philip Banker for a Quote
Premier Performance Marine is an experienced boat dealer in Louisiana for New COACH Pontoons and MistyHarbor Pontoons We also carry well-known brands such as Mercury Evinrude Yamaha Honda Suzuki
Carolina Skiff Bullet Bass Boats and Phoenix Bass Boats Find new and used pontoon boats for sale as well asparts and boat motors at our Louisiana store central to Baton Rouge and New Orleans We also carry fishingboats bass boats and outboard motors You can find new or used models to suit your needs We often have
model close out sales during the summer so you can prepare for next season at a great price
Specializing in Pontoon Boatsfor 15 years
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is Kids having Fun
These Kids are Good1312 WEST HWY 30 GONZALES 225-647-9631 bull 11209 COURSEY BLVD BATON ROUGE 225-368-1234 bull 1015 WEST LEE DRIVE BATON ROUGE 225-767-5008 bull 1800 SOUTH RANGE AVE DENHAM SPRINGS 225-664-8103
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is local athletics
These Kids are Good1312 WEST HWY 30 GONZALES 225-647-9631 bull 11209 COURSEY BLVD BATON ROUGE 225-368-1234 bull 1015 WEST LEE DRIVE BATON ROUGE 225-767-5008 bull 1800 SOUTH RANGE AVE DENHAM SPRINGS 225-664-8103
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
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The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is a solid community
These Kids Rock1312 WEST HWY 30 GONZALES 225-647-9631 bull 11209 COURSEY BLVD BATON ROUGE 225-368-1234 bull 1015 WEST LEE DRIVE BATON ROUGE 225-767-5008 bull 1800 SOUTH RANGE AVE DENHAM SPRINGS 225-664-8103
N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
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ATTENTION ADVERTISERS
The Official Program will be the
ONLY publication distributed at the
Jambalaya Festival
Advertise in theOfficial Program andHelp the Community
T H E O F F I C I A L P R O G R A M O F T H E J A M B A L A Y A F E S T I V A L A S S O C I A T I O N
2 0 1 4
D a n n y R o b e r t 2 0 1 2 J a m b a l a y a C h a m p i o n Advertising revenues raised go toThe Jambalaya Festival Association which in turn
are used and put back into our communityTo purchase ad space or
want to be a sponsor contact We are seekingSponsors for the
JambalayaFestival 2015
Mike Strong2256221324
Wally Tallion2258066579
Memorial Day Weekend May 22 - 24 2015Your whole family will enjoy the vast variety of food fun music and activities
that have made the Jambalaya Festival the cant miss highlight of the year
For information go to jambalayafestivalorg
We are raffling off a Golf Cart and 8 gallon jambalaya pot$10 Golf Cart and $1 Jambalaya Pot Tickets Drawing on May 24th
Sponsored by Krazy Kajun
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
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Pelican Point has a renewed visionand updated business plan to bothupgrade its facilities and servicesand to soon open its doors to whatshould become one of the toprestaurants and bars inAscension Parish
For almost 18 years Pelican Pointrsquosfood and beverage operation has
primarily focused on golfers needsBut with 800 families now living inPelican Point and nearly 600 familiesliving nearby Pelican Point will soonbe additionally focusing on the foodand beverage desires of these 1400families as well as other people whoare looking for more interesting foodand beverage options
An upgraded Pro Shop has beenmoved to a new location in theclubhouse while the old Pro Shop willsoon become an upscale bar forgolfers Pelican Point residents andothers interested in a beautifully dec-
orated smoke free bar with a greatenvironment
Numerous other renovations areunderway such as enlarging andupgrading the restaurant kitchen as
well as a private diningconferenceroom designed for small meetingsand our new ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquofor 12-24 people per event
Executive Chef Joshua Hebert willoversee all Food and Beverageoperations Chef Joshua Hebert hailsfrom the shores of Bayou LafourcheJoshua launched a new menu the
first week in April and will alsocontinuously offer a weekly lunch spe-cial crafted by him
Please join us for lunch and see allthe new improvements taking placeAs always Pelican Point is OPENTO THE PUBLIC We serve lunchdaily Tuesday-Sunday from 11am-3pm and breakfast on Saturdayand Sunday from 7am-1030am
Once all renovations are completedwe plan to extends our hours in the19th hole bar as well as ourrestaurant which will begin opening
for dinners on selected nights
Over the next few monthrsquos PelicanPoint will keep you updated on theprogress and improvements
Pelican Point is on the Move
Chef Joshua Hebert
ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquo
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
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All ingredients used are what is typically left overafter a crawfish boil
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Ingredients
frac12 lb peeled Crawfish Tails (with fat)2 lbs boiled red potatoes1 cup boiled corn (cut off the cob)frac14 cup green onions- thinly sliced1 clove boiled garlic1 link boiled sausage- roughly chopped1 cup mayofrac14 cup Creole mustard1 Tbls Creole seasoning
Batter Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil2 cups milk amp 2 eggs (whisk together)2 cups flour4 cups Panko bread crumbs
Method
Reheat your potatoes using either the microwave or byre-boiling them for about 5 minutes In a large mixing bowlcombine the heated potatoes corn chopped sausage greenonions garlic peeled cra wfish tails mayo Creole mustardand Creole seasoning and mix well Take your mixture andform into cakes approx 3 oz each
In a medium sauteacute pan heat your oil over med hi heat Nextdredge your cakes in the flour then the milk and egg mixtureand finally in the Panko bread crumbs Gently drop yourcakes 2 to 3 at a time into your heated oil and cookapproximately 3 minutes on each side Remo ve from heatand allow to cool 2 minutes before serving
41
Cooking Gourmet at Home
Executive ChefBen Jarreau
ldquoAfter The Boilrdquo
Crawfish Cakes
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Latilrsquos Landing Houmas House Plantation amp Gardens
Invites You to Experience
OPEN DAILY Daily Tours
Monday Tuesday 9AM - 5 PM Wednesday-Sunday 9AM -7 PM
Cafe Burnside
11 AM- 2 PM daily Latils Landing
Wednesday through Saturday 6 PM- 9 PMSunday Brunch 11 AM - 3 PM
Reservations Required
Latilrsquos Landing R E S T A U R A N T
R I V E R R O A D B U R N S I D E L A bull 2 2 5 4 7 3 9 3 8 0 bull k k h o u m a s h o u s e c o m
J e r e m y L a n g l o i s
E x e c u t i v e C h e f
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$100 OFF any 60 Day program
You are invited to participate in the
2nd Annual
Cooking for a CauseJambalaya Cook-Off
Sunday June 28th to benefit woundedcombat veterans across the United States
Live Entertainment bull 1st 2nd 3rd place awards
bull Judged by the Jambalaya Festival Association
We need teams and sponsorsOur Goal is to exceed the 30 teams oflast year and raise needed funds to
support combat veterans
For More Information contactZack or Katie bull tiger-taverncom
14505 Highway 44 Gonzales LA 70737(225) 622-3719
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullasc-april-mag-2015-for-web 344434
This Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port FourchonThis Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port Fourchon
Inshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and fishing for specks and reds occasionally drum and sheephead as well arriving back at the dock for 3pm Trips consist of live bait and artificial techniques Live bait ice tackle included If you have a favoriterod by all means bring it Food and drinks available upon request
oldermonths we usually fish Leeville and Golden Meadow marshes armermonths we typically fish Barataria and Timbalier bays beaches and the western barrier islands
Offshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and arriving back at the dock between 4-6pm These trips are the most commonly bookedtrips we generally target bottom species live bait mangrove fish and troll the rip when in season Fish you can expect to catch on t hese trips include snapper grouper amberjack wahoo blackfin tuna lemon fish dolphin
On these trips we generally travel up to 60 miles out
For More Information or to Book a Charter Call Today (985) 396-2728
MOTEL ROOMS bull TRAILER CAMPS bull RV PARKS bull BOAT STORAGE (wet)DAILY WET SLIPS bull MONTHLY WET SLIPS bull HOUSE BOATS bull BOAT SLIPS (dry)
We Are Hooking Them Up in Fourchon
Morans Marina bull 27900 Hwy 1 bull Golden Meadow LA 70357(985) 396-2728 bull cmoransmarinagmailcom
Captain Chris MoranHi Im Captain Chris Moran and I have fishedthe offshore and inshore waters of Louisianamy entire life I truly enjoy charter fishing tothe point that I dont know who is havingmore fun the clients or me No saltwaterspecies is safe from Cajun Made Charterswhether it be Tuna Marlin Wahoo DoradoShark Cobia Tarpon Amberjack MangroveRed Snapper Trigger Fish Grouper TroutRedfish or King Mackerel Trips consist ofInshore LiveArtificial Trout and RedfishingShallow and Deep Water Bottom FishingBlue Water Kite Fishing Overnight Tuna andSwordfish Offshore Fly Fishing and Big
Game Trolling
Motel 985-396-3900 bull Bar 985-396-2713 bull Port Fourchon Marina 985-396-2792Convenient StoreDeli 985-396-2727 bull Restaurant 985-396-2729 bull Office 985-396-2728
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullasc-april-mag-2015-for-web 3544
17475 Airline HwyPrairieville LA 70769
Phone 225-647-6240Email Wendellpremiermarinenet
Email salespremiermarinenetwwwPremierMarinenet
Call Philip Banker for a Quote
Premier Performance Marine is an experienced boat dealer in Louisiana for New COACH Pontoons and MistyHarbor Pontoons We also carry well-known brands such as Mercury Evinrude Yamaha Honda Suzuki
Carolina Skiff Bullet Bass Boats and Phoenix Bass Boats Find new and used pontoon boats for sale as well asparts and boat motors at our Louisiana store central to Baton Rouge and New Orleans We also carry fishingboats bass boats and outboard motors You can find new or used models to suit your needs We often have
model close out sales during the summer so you can prepare for next season at a great price
Specializing in Pontoon Boatsfor 15 years
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullasc-april-mag-2015-for-web 364436
N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is Kids having Fun
These Kids are Good1312 WEST HWY 30 GONZALES 225-647-9631 bull 11209 COURSEY BLVD BATON ROUGE 225-368-1234 bull 1015 WEST LEE DRIVE BATON ROUGE 225-767-5008 bull 1800 SOUTH RANGE AVE DENHAM SPRINGS 225-664-8103
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullasc-april-mag-2015-for-web 374437
N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is local athletics
These Kids are Good1312 WEST HWY 30 GONZALES 225-647-9631 bull 11209 COURSEY BLVD BATON ROUGE 225-368-1234 bull 1015 WEST LEE DRIVE BATON ROUGE 225-767-5008 bull 1800 SOUTH RANGE AVE DENHAM SPRINGS 225-664-8103
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullasc-april-mag-2015-for-web 384438
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is a solid community
These Kids Rock1312 WEST HWY 30 GONZALES 225-647-9631 bull 11209 COURSEY BLVD BATON ROUGE 225-368-1234 bull 1015 WEST LEE DRIVE BATON ROUGE 225-767-5008 bull 1800 SOUTH RANGE AVE DENHAM SPRINGS 225-664-8103
N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullasc-april-mag-2015-for-web 394439
ATTENTION ADVERTISERS
The Official Program will be the
ONLY publication distributed at the
Jambalaya Festival
Advertise in theOfficial Program andHelp the Community
T H E O F F I C I A L P R O G R A M O F T H E J A M B A L A Y A F E S T I V A L A S S O C I A T I O N
2 0 1 4
D a n n y R o b e r t 2 0 1 2 J a m b a l a y a C h a m p i o n Advertising revenues raised go toThe Jambalaya Festival Association which in turn
are used and put back into our communityTo purchase ad space or
want to be a sponsor contact We are seekingSponsors for the
JambalayaFestival 2015
Mike Strong2256221324
Wally Tallion2258066579
Memorial Day Weekend May 22 - 24 2015Your whole family will enjoy the vast variety of food fun music and activities
that have made the Jambalaya Festival the cant miss highlight of the year
For information go to jambalayafestivalorg
We are raffling off a Golf Cart and 8 gallon jambalaya pot$10 Golf Cart and $1 Jambalaya Pot Tickets Drawing on May 24th
Sponsored by Krazy Kajun
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullasc-april-mag-2015-for-web 404440
Pelican Point has a renewed visionand updated business plan to bothupgrade its facilities and servicesand to soon open its doors to whatshould become one of the toprestaurants and bars inAscension Parish
For almost 18 years Pelican Pointrsquosfood and beverage operation has
primarily focused on golfers needsBut with 800 families now living inPelican Point and nearly 600 familiesliving nearby Pelican Point will soonbe additionally focusing on the foodand beverage desires of these 1400families as well as other people whoare looking for more interesting foodand beverage options
An upgraded Pro Shop has beenmoved to a new location in theclubhouse while the old Pro Shop willsoon become an upscale bar forgolfers Pelican Point residents andothers interested in a beautifully dec-
orated smoke free bar with a greatenvironment
Numerous other renovations areunderway such as enlarging andupgrading the restaurant kitchen as
well as a private diningconferenceroom designed for small meetingsand our new ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquofor 12-24 people per event
Executive Chef Joshua Hebert willoversee all Food and Beverageoperations Chef Joshua Hebert hailsfrom the shores of Bayou LafourcheJoshua launched a new menu the
first week in April and will alsocontinuously offer a weekly lunch spe-cial crafted by him
Please join us for lunch and see allthe new improvements taking placeAs always Pelican Point is OPENTO THE PUBLIC We serve lunchdaily Tuesday-Sunday from 11am-3pm and breakfast on Saturdayand Sunday from 7am-1030am
Once all renovations are completedwe plan to extends our hours in the19th hole bar as well as ourrestaurant which will begin opening
for dinners on selected nights
Over the next few monthrsquos PelicanPoint will keep you updated on theprogress and improvements
Pelican Point is on the Move
Chef Joshua Hebert
ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquo
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullasc-april-mag-2015-for-web 4144
All ingredients used are what is typically left overafter a crawfish boil
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Ingredients
frac12 lb peeled Crawfish Tails (with fat)2 lbs boiled red potatoes1 cup boiled corn (cut off the cob)frac14 cup green onions- thinly sliced1 clove boiled garlic1 link boiled sausage- roughly chopped1 cup mayofrac14 cup Creole mustard1 Tbls Creole seasoning
Batter Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil2 cups milk amp 2 eggs (whisk together)2 cups flour4 cups Panko bread crumbs
Method
Reheat your potatoes using either the microwave or byre-boiling them for about 5 minutes In a large mixing bowlcombine the heated potatoes corn chopped sausage greenonions garlic peeled cra wfish tails mayo Creole mustardand Creole seasoning and mix well Take your mixture andform into cakes approx 3 oz each
In a medium sauteacute pan heat your oil over med hi heat Nextdredge your cakes in the flour then the milk and egg mixtureand finally in the Panko bread crumbs Gently drop yourcakes 2 to 3 at a time into your heated oil and cookapproximately 3 minutes on each side Remo ve from heatand allow to cool 2 minutes before serving
41
Cooking Gourmet at Home
Executive ChefBen Jarreau
ldquoAfter The Boilrdquo
Crawfish Cakes
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
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httpslidepdfcomreaderfullasc-april-mag-2015-for-web 4344
Latilrsquos Landing Houmas House Plantation amp Gardens
Invites You to Experience
OPEN DAILY Daily Tours
Monday Tuesday 9AM - 5 PM Wednesday-Sunday 9AM -7 PM
Cafe Burnside
11 AM- 2 PM daily Latils Landing
Wednesday through Saturday 6 PM- 9 PMSunday Brunch 11 AM - 3 PM
Reservations Required
Latilrsquos Landing R E S T A U R A N T
R I V E R R O A D B U R N S I D E L A bull 2 2 5 4 7 3 9 3 8 0 bull k k h o u m a s h o u s e c o m
J e r e m y L a n g l o i s
E x e c u t i v e C h e f
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullasc-april-mag-2015-for-web 4444
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullasc-april-mag-2015-for-web 344434
This Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port FourchonThis Month at Moranrsquos Marina in Port Fourchon
Inshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and fishing for specks and reds occasionally drum and sheephead as well arriving back at the dock for 3pm Trips consist of live bait and artificial techniques Live bait ice tackle included If you have a favoriterod by all means bring it Food and drinks available upon request
oldermonths we usually fish Leeville and Golden Meadow marshes armermonths we typically fish Barataria and Timbalier bays beaches and the western barrier islands
Offshore TripsConsist of leaving out at 6 am and arriving back at the dock between 4-6pm These trips are the most commonly bookedtrips we generally target bottom species live bait mangrove fish and troll the rip when in season Fish you can expect to catch on t hese trips include snapper grouper amberjack wahoo blackfin tuna lemon fish dolphin
On these trips we generally travel up to 60 miles out
For More Information or to Book a Charter Call Today (985) 396-2728
MOTEL ROOMS bull TRAILER CAMPS bull RV PARKS bull BOAT STORAGE (wet)DAILY WET SLIPS bull MONTHLY WET SLIPS bull HOUSE BOATS bull BOAT SLIPS (dry)
We Are Hooking Them Up in Fourchon
Morans Marina bull 27900 Hwy 1 bull Golden Meadow LA 70357(985) 396-2728 bull cmoransmarinagmailcom
Captain Chris MoranHi Im Captain Chris Moran and I have fishedthe offshore and inshore waters of Louisianamy entire life I truly enjoy charter fishing tothe point that I dont know who is havingmore fun the clients or me No saltwaterspecies is safe from Cajun Made Charterswhether it be Tuna Marlin Wahoo DoradoShark Cobia Tarpon Amberjack MangroveRed Snapper Trigger Fish Grouper TroutRedfish or King Mackerel Trips consist ofInshore LiveArtificial Trout and RedfishingShallow and Deep Water Bottom FishingBlue Water Kite Fishing Overnight Tuna andSwordfish Offshore Fly Fishing and Big
Game Trolling
Motel 985-396-3900 bull Bar 985-396-2713 bull Port Fourchon Marina 985-396-2792Convenient StoreDeli 985-396-2727 bull Restaurant 985-396-2729 bull Office 985-396-2728
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullasc-april-mag-2015-for-web 3544
17475 Airline HwyPrairieville LA 70769
Phone 225-647-6240Email Wendellpremiermarinenet
Email salespremiermarinenetwwwPremierMarinenet
Call Philip Banker for a Quote
Premier Performance Marine is an experienced boat dealer in Louisiana for New COACH Pontoons and MistyHarbor Pontoons We also carry well-known brands such as Mercury Evinrude Yamaha Honda Suzuki
Carolina Skiff Bullet Bass Boats and Phoenix Bass Boats Find new and used pontoon boats for sale as well asparts and boat motors at our Louisiana store central to Baton Rouge and New Orleans We also carry fishingboats bass boats and outboard motors You can find new or used models to suit your needs We often have
model close out sales during the summer so you can prepare for next season at a great price
Specializing in Pontoon Boatsfor 15 years
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullasc-april-mag-2015-for-web 364436
N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is Kids having Fun
These Kids are Good1312 WEST HWY 30 GONZALES 225-647-9631 bull 11209 COURSEY BLVD BATON ROUGE 225-368-1234 bull 1015 WEST LEE DRIVE BATON ROUGE 225-767-5008 bull 1800 SOUTH RANGE AVE DENHAM SPRINGS 225-664-8103
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullasc-april-mag-2015-for-web 374437
N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is local athletics
These Kids are Good1312 WEST HWY 30 GONZALES 225-647-9631 bull 11209 COURSEY BLVD BATON ROUGE 225-368-1234 bull 1015 WEST LEE DRIVE BATON ROUGE 225-767-5008 bull 1800 SOUTH RANGE AVE DENHAM SPRINGS 225-664-8103
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullasc-april-mag-2015-for-web 384438
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is a solid community
These Kids Rock1312 WEST HWY 30 GONZALES 225-647-9631 bull 11209 COURSEY BLVD BATON ROUGE 225-368-1234 bull 1015 WEST LEE DRIVE BATON ROUGE 225-767-5008 bull 1800 SOUTH RANGE AVE DENHAM SPRINGS 225-664-8103
N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullasc-april-mag-2015-for-web 394439
ATTENTION ADVERTISERS
The Official Program will be the
ONLY publication distributed at the
Jambalaya Festival
Advertise in theOfficial Program andHelp the Community
T H E O F F I C I A L P R O G R A M O F T H E J A M B A L A Y A F E S T I V A L A S S O C I A T I O N
2 0 1 4
D a n n y R o b e r t 2 0 1 2 J a m b a l a y a C h a m p i o n Advertising revenues raised go toThe Jambalaya Festival Association which in turn
are used and put back into our communityTo purchase ad space or
want to be a sponsor contact We are seekingSponsors for the
JambalayaFestival 2015
Mike Strong2256221324
Wally Tallion2258066579
Memorial Day Weekend May 22 - 24 2015Your whole family will enjoy the vast variety of food fun music and activities
that have made the Jambalaya Festival the cant miss highlight of the year
For information go to jambalayafestivalorg
We are raffling off a Golf Cart and 8 gallon jambalaya pot$10 Golf Cart and $1 Jambalaya Pot Tickets Drawing on May 24th
Sponsored by Krazy Kajun
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullasc-april-mag-2015-for-web 404440
Pelican Point has a renewed visionand updated business plan to bothupgrade its facilities and servicesand to soon open its doors to whatshould become one of the toprestaurants and bars inAscension Parish
For almost 18 years Pelican Pointrsquosfood and beverage operation has
primarily focused on golfers needsBut with 800 families now living inPelican Point and nearly 600 familiesliving nearby Pelican Point will soonbe additionally focusing on the foodand beverage desires of these 1400families as well as other people whoare looking for more interesting foodand beverage options
An upgraded Pro Shop has beenmoved to a new location in theclubhouse while the old Pro Shop willsoon become an upscale bar forgolfers Pelican Point residents andothers interested in a beautifully dec-
orated smoke free bar with a greatenvironment
Numerous other renovations areunderway such as enlarging andupgrading the restaurant kitchen as
well as a private diningconferenceroom designed for small meetingsand our new ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquofor 12-24 people per event
Executive Chef Joshua Hebert willoversee all Food and Beverageoperations Chef Joshua Hebert hailsfrom the shores of Bayou LafourcheJoshua launched a new menu the
first week in April and will alsocontinuously offer a weekly lunch spe-cial crafted by him
Please join us for lunch and see allthe new improvements taking placeAs always Pelican Point is OPENTO THE PUBLIC We serve lunchdaily Tuesday-Sunday from 11am-3pm and breakfast on Saturdayand Sunday from 7am-1030am
Once all renovations are completedwe plan to extends our hours in the19th hole bar as well as ourrestaurant which will begin opening
for dinners on selected nights
Over the next few monthrsquos PelicanPoint will keep you updated on theprogress and improvements
Pelican Point is on the Move
Chef Joshua Hebert
ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquo
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullasc-april-mag-2015-for-web 4144
All ingredients used are what is typically left overafter a crawfish boil
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Ingredients
frac12 lb peeled Crawfish Tails (with fat)2 lbs boiled red potatoes1 cup boiled corn (cut off the cob)frac14 cup green onions- thinly sliced1 clove boiled garlic1 link boiled sausage- roughly chopped1 cup mayofrac14 cup Creole mustard1 Tbls Creole seasoning
Batter Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil2 cups milk amp 2 eggs (whisk together)2 cups flour4 cups Panko bread crumbs
Method
Reheat your potatoes using either the microwave or byre-boiling them for about 5 minutes In a large mixing bowlcombine the heated potatoes corn chopped sausage greenonions garlic peeled cra wfish tails mayo Creole mustardand Creole seasoning and mix well Take your mixture andform into cakes approx 3 oz each
In a medium sauteacute pan heat your oil over med hi heat Nextdredge your cakes in the flour then the milk and egg mixtureand finally in the Panko bread crumbs Gently drop yourcakes 2 to 3 at a time into your heated oil and cookapproximately 3 minutes on each side Remo ve from heatand allow to cool 2 minutes before serving
41
Cooking Gourmet at Home
Executive ChefBen Jarreau
ldquoAfter The Boilrdquo
Crawfish Cakes
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Latilrsquos Landing Houmas House Plantation amp Gardens
Invites You to Experience
OPEN DAILY Daily Tours
Monday Tuesday 9AM - 5 PM Wednesday-Sunday 9AM -7 PM
Cafe Burnside
11 AM- 2 PM daily Latils Landing
Wednesday through Saturday 6 PM- 9 PMSunday Brunch 11 AM - 3 PM
Reservations Required
Latilrsquos Landing R E S T A U R A N T
R I V E R R O A D B U R N S I D E L A bull 2 2 5 4 7 3 9 3 8 0 bull k k h o u m a s h o u s e c o m
J e r e m y L a n g l o i s
E x e c u t i v e C h e f
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17475 Airline HwyPrairieville LA 70769
Phone 225-647-6240Email Wendellpremiermarinenet
Email salespremiermarinenetwwwPremierMarinenet
Call Philip Banker for a Quote
Premier Performance Marine is an experienced boat dealer in Louisiana for New COACH Pontoons and MistyHarbor Pontoons We also carry well-known brands such as Mercury Evinrude Yamaha Honda Suzuki
Carolina Skiff Bullet Bass Boats and Phoenix Bass Boats Find new and used pontoon boats for sale as well asparts and boat motors at our Louisiana store central to Baton Rouge and New Orleans We also carry fishingboats bass boats and outboard motors You can find new or used models to suit your needs We often have
model close out sales during the summer so you can prepare for next season at a great price
Specializing in Pontoon Boatsfor 15 years
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is Kids having Fun
These Kids are Good1312 WEST HWY 30 GONZALES 225-647-9631 bull 11209 COURSEY BLVD BATON ROUGE 225-368-1234 bull 1015 WEST LEE DRIVE BATON ROUGE 225-767-5008 bull 1800 SOUTH RANGE AVE DENHAM SPRINGS 225-664-8103
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is local athletics
These Kids are Good1312 WEST HWY 30 GONZALES 225-647-9631 bull 11209 COURSEY BLVD BATON ROUGE 225-368-1234 bull 1015 WEST LEE DRIVE BATON ROUGE 225-767-5008 bull 1800 SOUTH RANGE AVE DENHAM SPRINGS 225-664-8103
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The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is a solid community
These Kids Rock1312 WEST HWY 30 GONZALES 225-647-9631 bull 11209 COURSEY BLVD BATON ROUGE 225-368-1234 bull 1015 WEST LEE DRIVE BATON ROUGE 225-767-5008 bull 1800 SOUTH RANGE AVE DENHAM SPRINGS 225-664-8103
N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
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ATTENTION ADVERTISERS
The Official Program will be the
ONLY publication distributed at the
Jambalaya Festival
Advertise in theOfficial Program andHelp the Community
T H E O F F I C I A L P R O G R A M O F T H E J A M B A L A Y A F E S T I V A L A S S O C I A T I O N
2 0 1 4
D a n n y R o b e r t 2 0 1 2 J a m b a l a y a C h a m p i o n Advertising revenues raised go toThe Jambalaya Festival Association which in turn
are used and put back into our communityTo purchase ad space or
want to be a sponsor contact We are seekingSponsors for the
JambalayaFestival 2015
Mike Strong2256221324
Wally Tallion2258066579
Memorial Day Weekend May 22 - 24 2015Your whole family will enjoy the vast variety of food fun music and activities
that have made the Jambalaya Festival the cant miss highlight of the year
For information go to jambalayafestivalorg
We are raffling off a Golf Cart and 8 gallon jambalaya pot$10 Golf Cart and $1 Jambalaya Pot Tickets Drawing on May 24th
Sponsored by Krazy Kajun
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
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Pelican Point has a renewed visionand updated business plan to bothupgrade its facilities and servicesand to soon open its doors to whatshould become one of the toprestaurants and bars inAscension Parish
For almost 18 years Pelican Pointrsquosfood and beverage operation has
primarily focused on golfers needsBut with 800 families now living inPelican Point and nearly 600 familiesliving nearby Pelican Point will soonbe additionally focusing on the foodand beverage desires of these 1400families as well as other people whoare looking for more interesting foodand beverage options
An upgraded Pro Shop has beenmoved to a new location in theclubhouse while the old Pro Shop willsoon become an upscale bar forgolfers Pelican Point residents andothers interested in a beautifully dec-
orated smoke free bar with a greatenvironment
Numerous other renovations areunderway such as enlarging andupgrading the restaurant kitchen as
well as a private diningconferenceroom designed for small meetingsand our new ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquofor 12-24 people per event
Executive Chef Joshua Hebert willoversee all Food and Beverageoperations Chef Joshua Hebert hailsfrom the shores of Bayou LafourcheJoshua launched a new menu the
first week in April and will alsocontinuously offer a weekly lunch spe-cial crafted by him
Please join us for lunch and see allthe new improvements taking placeAs always Pelican Point is OPENTO THE PUBLIC We serve lunchdaily Tuesday-Sunday from 11am-3pm and breakfast on Saturdayand Sunday from 7am-1030am
Once all renovations are completedwe plan to extends our hours in the19th hole bar as well as ourrestaurant which will begin opening
for dinners on selected nights
Over the next few monthrsquos PelicanPoint will keep you updated on theprogress and improvements
Pelican Point is on the Move
Chef Joshua Hebert
ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquo
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All ingredients used are what is typically left overafter a crawfish boil
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Ingredients
frac12 lb peeled Crawfish Tails (with fat)2 lbs boiled red potatoes1 cup boiled corn (cut off the cob)frac14 cup green onions- thinly sliced1 clove boiled garlic1 link boiled sausage- roughly chopped1 cup mayofrac14 cup Creole mustard1 Tbls Creole seasoning
Batter Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil2 cups milk amp 2 eggs (whisk together)2 cups flour4 cups Panko bread crumbs
Method
Reheat your potatoes using either the microwave or byre-boiling them for about 5 minutes In a large mixing bowlcombine the heated potatoes corn chopped sausage greenonions garlic peeled cra wfish tails mayo Creole mustardand Creole seasoning and mix well Take your mixture andform into cakes approx 3 oz each
In a medium sauteacute pan heat your oil over med hi heat Nextdredge your cakes in the flour then the milk and egg mixtureand finally in the Panko bread crumbs Gently drop yourcakes 2 to 3 at a time into your heated oil and cookapproximately 3 minutes on each side Remo ve from heatand allow to cool 2 minutes before serving
41
Cooking Gourmet at Home
Executive ChefBen Jarreau
ldquoAfter The Boilrdquo
Crawfish Cakes
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Latilrsquos Landing Houmas House Plantation amp Gardens
Invites You to Experience
OPEN DAILY Daily Tours
Monday Tuesday 9AM - 5 PM Wednesday-Sunday 9AM -7 PM
Cafe Burnside
11 AM- 2 PM daily Latils Landing
Wednesday through Saturday 6 PM- 9 PMSunday Brunch 11 AM - 3 PM
Reservations Required
Latilrsquos Landing R E S T A U R A N T
R I V E R R O A D B U R N S I D E L A bull 2 2 5 4 7 3 9 3 8 0 bull k k h o u m a s h o u s e c o m
J e r e m y L a n g l o i s
E x e c u t i v e C h e f
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N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is Kids having Fun
These Kids are Good1312 WEST HWY 30 GONZALES 225-647-9631 bull 11209 COURSEY BLVD BATON ROUGE 225-368-1234 bull 1015 WEST LEE DRIVE BATON ROUGE 225-767-5008 bull 1800 SOUTH RANGE AVE DENHAM SPRINGS 225-664-8103
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullasc-april-mag-2015-for-web 374437
N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is local athletics
These Kids are Good1312 WEST HWY 30 GONZALES 225-647-9631 bull 11209 COURSEY BLVD BATON ROUGE 225-368-1234 bull 1015 WEST LEE DRIVE BATON ROUGE 225-767-5008 bull 1800 SOUTH RANGE AVE DENHAM SPRINGS 225-664-8103
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
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The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is a solid community
These Kids Rock1312 WEST HWY 30 GONZALES 225-647-9631 bull 11209 COURSEY BLVD BATON ROUGE 225-368-1234 bull 1015 WEST LEE DRIVE BATON ROUGE 225-767-5008 bull 1800 SOUTH RANGE AVE DENHAM SPRINGS 225-664-8103
N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullasc-april-mag-2015-for-web 394439
ATTENTION ADVERTISERS
The Official Program will be the
ONLY publication distributed at the
Jambalaya Festival
Advertise in theOfficial Program andHelp the Community
T H E O F F I C I A L P R O G R A M O F T H E J A M B A L A Y A F E S T I V A L A S S O C I A T I O N
2 0 1 4
D a n n y R o b e r t 2 0 1 2 J a m b a l a y a C h a m p i o n Advertising revenues raised go toThe Jambalaya Festival Association which in turn
are used and put back into our communityTo purchase ad space or
want to be a sponsor contact We are seekingSponsors for the
JambalayaFestival 2015
Mike Strong2256221324
Wally Tallion2258066579
Memorial Day Weekend May 22 - 24 2015Your whole family will enjoy the vast variety of food fun music and activities
that have made the Jambalaya Festival the cant miss highlight of the year
For information go to jambalayafestivalorg
We are raffling off a Golf Cart and 8 gallon jambalaya pot$10 Golf Cart and $1 Jambalaya Pot Tickets Drawing on May 24th
Sponsored by Krazy Kajun
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullasc-april-mag-2015-for-web 404440
Pelican Point has a renewed visionand updated business plan to bothupgrade its facilities and servicesand to soon open its doors to whatshould become one of the toprestaurants and bars inAscension Parish
For almost 18 years Pelican Pointrsquosfood and beverage operation has
primarily focused on golfers needsBut with 800 families now living inPelican Point and nearly 600 familiesliving nearby Pelican Point will soonbe additionally focusing on the foodand beverage desires of these 1400families as well as other people whoare looking for more interesting foodand beverage options
An upgraded Pro Shop has beenmoved to a new location in theclubhouse while the old Pro Shop willsoon become an upscale bar forgolfers Pelican Point residents andothers interested in a beautifully dec-
orated smoke free bar with a greatenvironment
Numerous other renovations areunderway such as enlarging andupgrading the restaurant kitchen as
well as a private diningconferenceroom designed for small meetingsand our new ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquofor 12-24 people per event
Executive Chef Joshua Hebert willoversee all Food and Beverageoperations Chef Joshua Hebert hailsfrom the shores of Bayou LafourcheJoshua launched a new menu the
first week in April and will alsocontinuously offer a weekly lunch spe-cial crafted by him
Please join us for lunch and see allthe new improvements taking placeAs always Pelican Point is OPENTO THE PUBLIC We serve lunchdaily Tuesday-Sunday from 11am-3pm and breakfast on Saturdayand Sunday from 7am-1030am
Once all renovations are completedwe plan to extends our hours in the19th hole bar as well as ourrestaurant which will begin opening
for dinners on selected nights
Over the next few monthrsquos PelicanPoint will keep you updated on theprogress and improvements
Pelican Point is on the Move
Chef Joshua Hebert
ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquo
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullasc-april-mag-2015-for-web 4144
All ingredients used are what is typically left overafter a crawfish boil
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Ingredients
frac12 lb peeled Crawfish Tails (with fat)2 lbs boiled red potatoes1 cup boiled corn (cut off the cob)frac14 cup green onions- thinly sliced1 clove boiled garlic1 link boiled sausage- roughly chopped1 cup mayofrac14 cup Creole mustard1 Tbls Creole seasoning
Batter Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil2 cups milk amp 2 eggs (whisk together)2 cups flour4 cups Panko bread crumbs
Method
Reheat your potatoes using either the microwave or byre-boiling them for about 5 minutes In a large mixing bowlcombine the heated potatoes corn chopped sausage greenonions garlic peeled cra wfish tails mayo Creole mustardand Creole seasoning and mix well Take your mixture andform into cakes approx 3 oz each
In a medium sauteacute pan heat your oil over med hi heat Nextdredge your cakes in the flour then the milk and egg mixtureand finally in the Panko bread crumbs Gently drop yourcakes 2 to 3 at a time into your heated oil and cookapproximately 3 minutes on each side Remo ve from heatand allow to cool 2 minutes before serving
41
Cooking Gourmet at Home
Executive ChefBen Jarreau
ldquoAfter The Boilrdquo
Crawfish Cakes
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Latilrsquos Landing Houmas House Plantation amp Gardens
Invites You to Experience
OPEN DAILY Daily Tours
Monday Tuesday 9AM - 5 PM Wednesday-Sunday 9AM -7 PM
Cafe Burnside
11 AM- 2 PM daily Latils Landing
Wednesday through Saturday 6 PM- 9 PMSunday Brunch 11 AM - 3 PM
Reservations Required
Latilrsquos Landing R E S T A U R A N T
R I V E R R O A D B U R N S I D E L A bull 2 2 5 4 7 3 9 3 8 0 bull k k h o u m a s h o u s e c o m
J e r e m y L a n g l o i s
E x e c u t i v e C h e f
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httpslidepdfcomreaderfullasc-april-mag-2015-for-web 374437
N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is local athletics
These Kids are Good1312 WEST HWY 30 GONZALES 225-647-9631 bull 11209 COURSEY BLVD BATON ROUGE 225-368-1234 bull 1015 WEST LEE DRIVE BATON ROUGE 225-767-5008 bull 1800 SOUTH RANGE AVE DENHAM SPRINGS 225-664-8103
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullasc-april-mag-2015-for-web 384438
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is a solid community
These Kids Rock1312 WEST HWY 30 GONZALES 225-647-9631 bull 11209 COURSEY BLVD BATON ROUGE 225-368-1234 bull 1015 WEST LEE DRIVE BATON ROUGE 225-767-5008 bull 1800 SOUTH RANGE AVE DENHAM SPRINGS 225-664-8103
N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullasc-april-mag-2015-for-web 394439
ATTENTION ADVERTISERS
The Official Program will be the
ONLY publication distributed at the
Jambalaya Festival
Advertise in theOfficial Program andHelp the Community
T H E O F F I C I A L P R O G R A M O F T H E J A M B A L A Y A F E S T I V A L A S S O C I A T I O N
2 0 1 4
D a n n y R o b e r t 2 0 1 2 J a m b a l a y a C h a m p i o n Advertising revenues raised go toThe Jambalaya Festival Association which in turn
are used and put back into our communityTo purchase ad space or
want to be a sponsor contact We are seekingSponsors for the
JambalayaFestival 2015
Mike Strong2256221324
Wally Tallion2258066579
Memorial Day Weekend May 22 - 24 2015Your whole family will enjoy the vast variety of food fun music and activities
that have made the Jambalaya Festival the cant miss highlight of the year
For information go to jambalayafestivalorg
We are raffling off a Golf Cart and 8 gallon jambalaya pot$10 Golf Cart and $1 Jambalaya Pot Tickets Drawing on May 24th
Sponsored by Krazy Kajun
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullasc-april-mag-2015-for-web 404440
Pelican Point has a renewed visionand updated business plan to bothupgrade its facilities and servicesand to soon open its doors to whatshould become one of the toprestaurants and bars inAscension Parish
For almost 18 years Pelican Pointrsquosfood and beverage operation has
primarily focused on golfers needsBut with 800 families now living inPelican Point and nearly 600 familiesliving nearby Pelican Point will soonbe additionally focusing on the foodand beverage desires of these 1400families as well as other people whoare looking for more interesting foodand beverage options
An upgraded Pro Shop has beenmoved to a new location in theclubhouse while the old Pro Shop willsoon become an upscale bar forgolfers Pelican Point residents andothers interested in a beautifully dec-
orated smoke free bar with a greatenvironment
Numerous other renovations areunderway such as enlarging andupgrading the restaurant kitchen as
well as a private diningconferenceroom designed for small meetingsand our new ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquofor 12-24 people per event
Executive Chef Joshua Hebert willoversee all Food and Beverageoperations Chef Joshua Hebert hailsfrom the shores of Bayou LafourcheJoshua launched a new menu the
first week in April and will alsocontinuously offer a weekly lunch spe-cial crafted by him
Please join us for lunch and see allthe new improvements taking placeAs always Pelican Point is OPENTO THE PUBLIC We serve lunchdaily Tuesday-Sunday from 11am-3pm and breakfast on Saturdayand Sunday from 7am-1030am
Once all renovations are completedwe plan to extends our hours in the19th hole bar as well as ourrestaurant which will begin opening
for dinners on selected nights
Over the next few monthrsquos PelicanPoint will keep you updated on theprogress and improvements
Pelican Point is on the Move
Chef Joshua Hebert
ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquo
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullasc-april-mag-2015-for-web 4144
All ingredients used are what is typically left overafter a crawfish boil
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Ingredients
frac12 lb peeled Crawfish Tails (with fat)2 lbs boiled red potatoes1 cup boiled corn (cut off the cob)frac14 cup green onions- thinly sliced1 clove boiled garlic1 link boiled sausage- roughly chopped1 cup mayofrac14 cup Creole mustard1 Tbls Creole seasoning
Batter Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil2 cups milk amp 2 eggs (whisk together)2 cups flour4 cups Panko bread crumbs
Method
Reheat your potatoes using either the microwave or byre-boiling them for about 5 minutes In a large mixing bowlcombine the heated potatoes corn chopped sausage greenonions garlic peeled cra wfish tails mayo Creole mustardand Creole seasoning and mix well Take your mixture andform into cakes approx 3 oz each
In a medium sauteacute pan heat your oil over med hi heat Nextdredge your cakes in the flour then the milk and egg mixtureand finally in the Panko bread crumbs Gently drop yourcakes 2 to 3 at a time into your heated oil and cookapproximately 3 minutes on each side Remo ve from heatand allow to cool 2 minutes before serving
41
Cooking Gourmet at Home
Executive ChefBen Jarreau
ldquoAfter The Boilrdquo
Crawfish Cakes
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullasc-april-mag-2015-for-web 424442
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullasc-april-mag-2015-for-web 4344
Latilrsquos Landing Houmas House Plantation amp Gardens
Invites You to Experience
OPEN DAILY Daily Tours
Monday Tuesday 9AM - 5 PM Wednesday-Sunday 9AM -7 PM
Cafe Burnside
11 AM- 2 PM daily Latils Landing
Wednesday through Saturday 6 PM- 9 PMSunday Brunch 11 AM - 3 PM
Reservations Required
Latilrsquos Landing R E S T A U R A N T
R I V E R R O A D B U R N S I D E L A bull 2 2 5 4 7 3 9 3 8 0 bull k k h o u m a s h o u s e c o m
J e r e m y L a n g l o i s
E x e c u t i v e C h e f
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullasc-april-mag-2015-for-web 4444
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullasc-april-mag-2015-for-web 384438
The only thing better than Skid Marks Tire Prosand their Five locations is a solid community
These Kids Rock1312 WEST HWY 30 GONZALES 225-647-9631 bull 11209 COURSEY BLVD BATON ROUGE 225-368-1234 bull 1015 WEST LEE DRIVE BATON ROUGE 225-767-5008 bull 1800 SOUTH RANGE AVE DENHAM SPRINGS 225-664-8103
N o t h i n g S o f t A b o u t S o f t b a l l
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullasc-april-mag-2015-for-web 394439
ATTENTION ADVERTISERS
The Official Program will be the
ONLY publication distributed at the
Jambalaya Festival
Advertise in theOfficial Program andHelp the Community
T H E O F F I C I A L P R O G R A M O F T H E J A M B A L A Y A F E S T I V A L A S S O C I A T I O N
2 0 1 4
D a n n y R o b e r t 2 0 1 2 J a m b a l a y a C h a m p i o n Advertising revenues raised go toThe Jambalaya Festival Association which in turn
are used and put back into our communityTo purchase ad space or
want to be a sponsor contact We are seekingSponsors for the
JambalayaFestival 2015
Mike Strong2256221324
Wally Tallion2258066579
Memorial Day Weekend May 22 - 24 2015Your whole family will enjoy the vast variety of food fun music and activities
that have made the Jambalaya Festival the cant miss highlight of the year
For information go to jambalayafestivalorg
We are raffling off a Golf Cart and 8 gallon jambalaya pot$10 Golf Cart and $1 Jambalaya Pot Tickets Drawing on May 24th
Sponsored by Krazy Kajun
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullasc-april-mag-2015-for-web 404440
Pelican Point has a renewed visionand updated business plan to bothupgrade its facilities and servicesand to soon open its doors to whatshould become one of the toprestaurants and bars inAscension Parish
For almost 18 years Pelican Pointrsquosfood and beverage operation has
primarily focused on golfers needsBut with 800 families now living inPelican Point and nearly 600 familiesliving nearby Pelican Point will soonbe additionally focusing on the foodand beverage desires of these 1400families as well as other people whoare looking for more interesting foodand beverage options
An upgraded Pro Shop has beenmoved to a new location in theclubhouse while the old Pro Shop willsoon become an upscale bar forgolfers Pelican Point residents andothers interested in a beautifully dec-
orated smoke free bar with a greatenvironment
Numerous other renovations areunderway such as enlarging andupgrading the restaurant kitchen as
well as a private diningconferenceroom designed for small meetingsand our new ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquofor 12-24 people per event
Executive Chef Joshua Hebert willoversee all Food and Beverageoperations Chef Joshua Hebert hailsfrom the shores of Bayou LafourcheJoshua launched a new menu the
first week in April and will alsocontinuously offer a weekly lunch spe-cial crafted by him
Please join us for lunch and see allthe new improvements taking placeAs always Pelican Point is OPENTO THE PUBLIC We serve lunchdaily Tuesday-Sunday from 11am-3pm and breakfast on Saturdayand Sunday from 7am-1030am
Once all renovations are completedwe plan to extends our hours in the19th hole bar as well as ourrestaurant which will begin opening
for dinners on selected nights
Over the next few monthrsquos PelicanPoint will keep you updated on theprogress and improvements
Pelican Point is on the Move
Chef Joshua Hebert
ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquo
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullasc-april-mag-2015-for-web 4144
All ingredients used are what is typically left overafter a crawfish boil
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Ingredients
frac12 lb peeled Crawfish Tails (with fat)2 lbs boiled red potatoes1 cup boiled corn (cut off the cob)frac14 cup green onions- thinly sliced1 clove boiled garlic1 link boiled sausage- roughly chopped1 cup mayofrac14 cup Creole mustard1 Tbls Creole seasoning
Batter Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil2 cups milk amp 2 eggs (whisk together)2 cups flour4 cups Panko bread crumbs
Method
Reheat your potatoes using either the microwave or byre-boiling them for about 5 minutes In a large mixing bowlcombine the heated potatoes corn chopped sausage greenonions garlic peeled cra wfish tails mayo Creole mustardand Creole seasoning and mix well Take your mixture andform into cakes approx 3 oz each
In a medium sauteacute pan heat your oil over med hi heat Nextdredge your cakes in the flour then the milk and egg mixtureand finally in the Panko bread crumbs Gently drop yourcakes 2 to 3 at a time into your heated oil and cookapproximately 3 minutes on each side Remo ve from heatand allow to cool 2 minutes before serving
41
Cooking Gourmet at Home
Executive ChefBen Jarreau
ldquoAfter The Boilrdquo
Crawfish Cakes
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullasc-april-mag-2015-for-web 424442
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullasc-april-mag-2015-for-web 4344
Latilrsquos Landing Houmas House Plantation amp Gardens
Invites You to Experience
OPEN DAILY Daily Tours
Monday Tuesday 9AM - 5 PM Wednesday-Sunday 9AM -7 PM
Cafe Burnside
11 AM- 2 PM daily Latils Landing
Wednesday through Saturday 6 PM- 9 PMSunday Brunch 11 AM - 3 PM
Reservations Required
Latilrsquos Landing R E S T A U R A N T
R I V E R R O A D B U R N S I D E L A bull 2 2 5 4 7 3 9 3 8 0 bull k k h o u m a s h o u s e c o m
J e r e m y L a n g l o i s
E x e c u t i v e C h e f
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullasc-april-mag-2015-for-web 4444
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullasc-april-mag-2015-for-web 394439
ATTENTION ADVERTISERS
The Official Program will be the
ONLY publication distributed at the
Jambalaya Festival
Advertise in theOfficial Program andHelp the Community
T H E O F F I C I A L P R O G R A M O F T H E J A M B A L A Y A F E S T I V A L A S S O C I A T I O N
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D a n n y R o b e r t 2 0 1 2 J a m b a l a y a C h a m p i o n Advertising revenues raised go toThe Jambalaya Festival Association which in turn
are used and put back into our communityTo purchase ad space or
want to be a sponsor contact We are seekingSponsors for the
JambalayaFestival 2015
Mike Strong2256221324
Wally Tallion2258066579
Memorial Day Weekend May 22 - 24 2015Your whole family will enjoy the vast variety of food fun music and activities
that have made the Jambalaya Festival the cant miss highlight of the year
For information go to jambalayafestivalorg
We are raffling off a Golf Cart and 8 gallon jambalaya pot$10 Golf Cart and $1 Jambalaya Pot Tickets Drawing on May 24th
Sponsored by Krazy Kajun
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Pelican Point has a renewed visionand updated business plan to bothupgrade its facilities and servicesand to soon open its doors to whatshould become one of the toprestaurants and bars inAscension Parish
For almost 18 years Pelican Pointrsquosfood and beverage operation has
primarily focused on golfers needsBut with 800 families now living inPelican Point and nearly 600 familiesliving nearby Pelican Point will soonbe additionally focusing on the foodand beverage desires of these 1400families as well as other people whoare looking for more interesting foodand beverage options
An upgraded Pro Shop has beenmoved to a new location in theclubhouse while the old Pro Shop willsoon become an upscale bar forgolfers Pelican Point residents andothers interested in a beautifully dec-
orated smoke free bar with a greatenvironment
Numerous other renovations areunderway such as enlarging andupgrading the restaurant kitchen as
well as a private diningconferenceroom designed for small meetingsand our new ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquofor 12-24 people per event
Executive Chef Joshua Hebert willoversee all Food and Beverageoperations Chef Joshua Hebert hailsfrom the shores of Bayou LafourcheJoshua launched a new menu the
first week in April and will alsocontinuously offer a weekly lunch spe-cial crafted by him
Please join us for lunch and see allthe new improvements taking placeAs always Pelican Point is OPENTO THE PUBLIC We serve lunchdaily Tuesday-Sunday from 11am-3pm and breakfast on Saturdayand Sunday from 7am-1030am
Once all renovations are completedwe plan to extends our hours in the19th hole bar as well as ourrestaurant which will begin opening
for dinners on selected nights
Over the next few monthrsquos PelicanPoint will keep you updated on theprogress and improvements
Pelican Point is on the Move
Chef Joshua Hebert
ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquo
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All ingredients used are what is typically left overafter a crawfish boil
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Ingredients
frac12 lb peeled Crawfish Tails (with fat)2 lbs boiled red potatoes1 cup boiled corn (cut off the cob)frac14 cup green onions- thinly sliced1 clove boiled garlic1 link boiled sausage- roughly chopped1 cup mayofrac14 cup Creole mustard1 Tbls Creole seasoning
Batter Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil2 cups milk amp 2 eggs (whisk together)2 cups flour4 cups Panko bread crumbs
Method
Reheat your potatoes using either the microwave or byre-boiling them for about 5 minutes In a large mixing bowlcombine the heated potatoes corn chopped sausage greenonions garlic peeled cra wfish tails mayo Creole mustardand Creole seasoning and mix well Take your mixture andform into cakes approx 3 oz each
In a medium sauteacute pan heat your oil over med hi heat Nextdredge your cakes in the flour then the milk and egg mixtureand finally in the Panko bread crumbs Gently drop yourcakes 2 to 3 at a time into your heated oil and cookapproximately 3 minutes on each side Remo ve from heatand allow to cool 2 minutes before serving
41
Cooking Gourmet at Home
Executive ChefBen Jarreau
ldquoAfter The Boilrdquo
Crawfish Cakes
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Latilrsquos Landing Houmas House Plantation amp Gardens
Invites You to Experience
OPEN DAILY Daily Tours
Monday Tuesday 9AM - 5 PM Wednesday-Sunday 9AM -7 PM
Cafe Burnside
11 AM- 2 PM daily Latils Landing
Wednesday through Saturday 6 PM- 9 PMSunday Brunch 11 AM - 3 PM
Reservations Required
Latilrsquos Landing R E S T A U R A N T
R I V E R R O A D B U R N S I D E L A bull 2 2 5 4 7 3 9 3 8 0 bull k k h o u m a s h o u s e c o m
J e r e m y L a n g l o i s
E x e c u t i v e C h e f
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Pelican Point has a renewed visionand updated business plan to bothupgrade its facilities and servicesand to soon open its doors to whatshould become one of the toprestaurants and bars inAscension Parish
For almost 18 years Pelican Pointrsquosfood and beverage operation has
primarily focused on golfers needsBut with 800 families now living inPelican Point and nearly 600 familiesliving nearby Pelican Point will soonbe additionally focusing on the foodand beverage desires of these 1400families as well as other people whoare looking for more interesting foodand beverage options
An upgraded Pro Shop has beenmoved to a new location in theclubhouse while the old Pro Shop willsoon become an upscale bar forgolfers Pelican Point residents andothers interested in a beautifully dec-
orated smoke free bar with a greatenvironment
Numerous other renovations areunderway such as enlarging andupgrading the restaurant kitchen as
well as a private diningconferenceroom designed for small meetingsand our new ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquofor 12-24 people per event
Executive Chef Joshua Hebert willoversee all Food and Beverageoperations Chef Joshua Hebert hailsfrom the shores of Bayou LafourcheJoshua launched a new menu the
first week in April and will alsocontinuously offer a weekly lunch spe-cial crafted by him
Please join us for lunch and see allthe new improvements taking placeAs always Pelican Point is OPENTO THE PUBLIC We serve lunchdaily Tuesday-Sunday from 11am-3pm and breakfast on Saturdayand Sunday from 7am-1030am
Once all renovations are completedwe plan to extends our hours in the19th hole bar as well as ourrestaurant which will begin opening
for dinners on selected nights
Over the next few monthrsquos PelicanPoint will keep you updated on theprogress and improvements
Pelican Point is on the Move
Chef Joshua Hebert
ldquoPrivate Chefrsquos Tablerdquo
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All ingredients used are what is typically left overafter a crawfish boil
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Ingredients
frac12 lb peeled Crawfish Tails (with fat)2 lbs boiled red potatoes1 cup boiled corn (cut off the cob)frac14 cup green onions- thinly sliced1 clove boiled garlic1 link boiled sausage- roughly chopped1 cup mayofrac14 cup Creole mustard1 Tbls Creole seasoning
Batter Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil2 cups milk amp 2 eggs (whisk together)2 cups flour4 cups Panko bread crumbs
Method
Reheat your potatoes using either the microwave or byre-boiling them for about 5 minutes In a large mixing bowlcombine the heated potatoes corn chopped sausage greenonions garlic peeled cra wfish tails mayo Creole mustardand Creole seasoning and mix well Take your mixture andform into cakes approx 3 oz each
In a medium sauteacute pan heat your oil over med hi heat Nextdredge your cakes in the flour then the milk and egg mixtureand finally in the Panko bread crumbs Gently drop yourcakes 2 to 3 at a time into your heated oil and cookapproximately 3 minutes on each side Remo ve from heatand allow to cool 2 minutes before serving
41
Cooking Gourmet at Home
Executive ChefBen Jarreau
ldquoAfter The Boilrdquo
Crawfish Cakes
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Latilrsquos Landing Houmas House Plantation amp Gardens
Invites You to Experience
OPEN DAILY Daily Tours
Monday Tuesday 9AM - 5 PM Wednesday-Sunday 9AM -7 PM
Cafe Burnside
11 AM- 2 PM daily Latils Landing
Wednesday through Saturday 6 PM- 9 PMSunday Brunch 11 AM - 3 PM
Reservations Required
Latilrsquos Landing R E S T A U R A N T
R I V E R R O A D B U R N S I D E L A bull 2 2 5 4 7 3 9 3 8 0 bull k k h o u m a s h o u s e c o m
J e r e m y L a n g l o i s
E x e c u t i v e C h e f
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892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
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All ingredients used are what is typically left overafter a crawfish boil
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Ingredients
frac12 lb peeled Crawfish Tails (with fat)2 lbs boiled red potatoes1 cup boiled corn (cut off the cob)frac14 cup green onions- thinly sliced1 clove boiled garlic1 link boiled sausage- roughly chopped1 cup mayofrac14 cup Creole mustard1 Tbls Creole seasoning
Batter Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil2 cups milk amp 2 eggs (whisk together)2 cups flour4 cups Panko bread crumbs
Method
Reheat your potatoes using either the microwave or byre-boiling them for about 5 minutes In a large mixing bowlcombine the heated potatoes corn chopped sausage greenonions garlic peeled cra wfish tails mayo Creole mustardand Creole seasoning and mix well Take your mixture andform into cakes approx 3 oz each
In a medium sauteacute pan heat your oil over med hi heat Nextdredge your cakes in the flour then the milk and egg mixtureand finally in the Panko bread crumbs Gently drop yourcakes 2 to 3 at a time into your heated oil and cookapproximately 3 minutes on each side Remo ve from heatand allow to cool 2 minutes before serving
41
Cooking Gourmet at Home
Executive ChefBen Jarreau
ldquoAfter The Boilrdquo
Crawfish Cakes
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Latilrsquos Landing Houmas House Plantation amp Gardens
Invites You to Experience
OPEN DAILY Daily Tours
Monday Tuesday 9AM - 5 PM Wednesday-Sunday 9AM -7 PM
Cafe Burnside
11 AM- 2 PM daily Latils Landing
Wednesday through Saturday 6 PM- 9 PMSunday Brunch 11 AM - 3 PM
Reservations Required
Latilrsquos Landing R E S T A U R A N T
R I V E R R O A D B U R N S I D E L A bull 2 2 5 4 7 3 9 3 8 0 bull k k h o u m a s h o u s e c o m
J e r e m y L a n g l o i s
E x e c u t i v e C h e f
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
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892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullasc-april-mag-2015-for-web 424442
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullasc-april-mag-2015-for-web 4344
Latilrsquos Landing Houmas House Plantation amp Gardens
Invites You to Experience
OPEN DAILY Daily Tours
Monday Tuesday 9AM - 5 PM Wednesday-Sunday 9AM -7 PM
Cafe Burnside
11 AM- 2 PM daily Latils Landing
Wednesday through Saturday 6 PM- 9 PMSunday Brunch 11 AM - 3 PM
Reservations Required
Latilrsquos Landing R E S T A U R A N T
R I V E R R O A D B U R N S I D E L A bull 2 2 5 4 7 3 9 3 8 0 bull k k h o u m a s h o u s e c o m
J e r e m y L a n g l o i s
E x e c u t i v e C h e f
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
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892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullasc-april-mag-2015-for-web 4344
Latilrsquos Landing Houmas House Plantation amp Gardens
Invites You to Experience
OPEN DAILY Daily Tours
Monday Tuesday 9AM - 5 PM Wednesday-Sunday 9AM -7 PM
Cafe Burnside
11 AM- 2 PM daily Latils Landing
Wednesday through Saturday 6 PM- 9 PMSunday Brunch 11 AM - 3 PM
Reservations Required
Latilrsquos Landing R E S T A U R A N T
R I V E R R O A D B U R N S I D E L A bull 2 2 5 4 7 3 9 3 8 0 bull k k h o u m a s h o u s e c o m
J e r e m y L a n g l o i s
E x e c u t i v e C h e f
892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
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892019 Asc April Mag 2015 for Web
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