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JUNE 2011 FACE Magazine 1

Donielle WATKINSOne Lafayette mom is making dreams come true for kids in Acadiana. How the perseverance of one mom is giving her childand others the shot at theLittle League World Series.

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18 l REWINDEasy and affordable ways to keep skin looking young.

24 l HOME GROWNTwo Acadiana women have learned the power of the fleur de lis. How their one-of-a-kind design has taken flight.

27 l KREWE DE USA new krewe is town is shaking up the world of Mardi Gras.

30 l EASY EATSDelicious summer dish easy enough for the kitchen newbie and yummy enough for any palette. Bonus: it’s actually healthy.

32 l BUZZ WORTHYCan’t miss books for mom and the kids this summer.

38 l TWO OF A KINDHow a blood disorder changed the lives of one Acadiana family and the priceless treatment they were able to receive – right in our own backyard.

42 l COVER GIRLSCelebrate FACE’s anniversary by revisiting our cover girls from Volume 3. (FYI: They haven’t stopped since we last met.)

48 l BRIGHT SUN SHINY DAYCelebrate summer with warm, vivid shades and bold jewelry perfect for every age.

IN EVERY ISSUE

08 l EDITOR'S DESK

14 l COOKIE'S CORNER

10 l HEALTH MATTERS

16 l FAMILY MATTERS

ON THE COVER Donielle WatkinsPHOTOGRAPHY by Penny Moore

MAKEUP by Geena LeCorgne with RiverspaCLOTHING by Coldwater Creek

56 l THE FACEDonielle Watkins may be a straight-talking, no-nonsense kind of woman. What lies underneath is a working mom full of heart who never tires of working to make dreams come true not just for her family – but dozens of others in Acadiana.

It’s removing obstacles to get things done. It’s getting them in the game rather than sitting on the sidelines.”

‘‘– Donielle Watkins

tchaikovsky & the planets l sept.17, 2011porgy and bess l oct. 16, 2011simply sinatra l nov. 12, 2011

louisiana christmas l dec. 15, 2011carmina burana l march 17, 2012

mozart and beyond l may 5 & 6, 2012Y our friends.our music.

our symphony.Celebrating life

one concert at a time ...

Dunn’s Designs Classical Concert Series

great romantics l sept.13, 2011opera from the sistah’s point of view l oct. 11, 2011

the beatles go baroque l feb. 12, 2012french musical jewels l may 1, 2012

Chamber Series at AcA

ACADIANA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA’S 2011-12 CONCERT SEASON

For ticket information, call 337.232.4277 or go to www.acadianasymphony.org.

Season ticket packages start at $76.


tchaikovsky & the planets l sept.17, 2011porgy and bess l oct. 16, 2011simply sinatra l nov. 12, 2011

louisiana christmas l dec. 15, 2011carmina burana l march 17, 2012

mozart and beyond l may 5 & 6, 2012Y our friends.our music.

our symphony.Celebrating life

one concert at a time ...

Dunn’s Designs Classical Concert Series

great romantics l sept.13, 2011opera from the sistah’s point of view l oct. 11, 2011

the beatles go baroque l feb. 12, 2012french musical jewels l may 1, 2012

Chamber Series at AcA

ACADIANA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA’S 2011-12 CONCERT SEASON

For ticket information, call 337.232.4277 or go to www.acadianasymphony.org.

Season ticket packages start at $76.


Bid on a Bachelor to benefit The Children’s Shelters is slated for Thursday, June 16 at Trynd with cocktails from 6:30 to 7:30 and bidding kicking off at 8 p.m. with a variety of bachelors to suit

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Alex Caldwell 'Head Egg' at Vivian Alexander

enjoys hunting, fishing, travel, women (not necessarily in that

order!)

Michael DronetProduction Manager at Total

Safety US and enjoys hunting, fishing, wakeboarding, 4 wheeler riding, and of course long walks

on the beach

Rick BroussardCEO/Proprietor. Employed

at Advanced Composite Manufacturing Enersource

Inc., Nice Curbs and Scandals. Enjoys aviation, auto racing,

inventing, musician

Armand Ledetenjoys fine dining, exercising,

and hanging outwith family and friends

Blair Herterworks at NBC Universal and G4 Television enjoys smiling, hugs,

hi-fiving strangers

Yaser BalbeisiGeneral Manager of Balbeisi

Brothers and Zeus Cafe enjoys cooking, dancing, shopping

and dining

Blair ZuschlagProducer at Dwight Andrus

Insurance and enjoys hunting, fishing, waterski, golf, long

walks on the beach, underwater basket weaving

Toby Dore Professor at University of Louisiana at Lafayette and

enjoys live music, running, yoga, tennis, swimming, life extension,

politics, nutrition, cooking and food

Robbie BoudreauxSales at V.M.S.I. and enjoys tennis and hanging out with

friends and family

Rylan TheriotSales at McCoy Corporation

and enjoys riding dirt bikes and working out

David GleasonCommercial Realtor at Van Eaton Romero enjoys golf,

business opportunities, traveling, snowboarding and collegiate

football

Gabe CamaloPetroleum Landman with Beta Land Services and enjoys wine, good food, skydiving and music

Scott DomingueMusician/Teacher at Lafayette Parish School Board and enjoys

outdoors, sports and music

Greg DaigleFinancial Advisor for The Pinnacle Group, Partner

enjoys exercising, movie trivia, nutrition, traveling

Luke LegrosSales Consultant at Courtesy

Automotive Group and enjoys spending time with family and

friends and enjoying life

Chimaworks at The Office and enjoys music, traveling, sports, hanging

out with friends and he is an actor and recently earned his

bachelors in management

Kenny Klusmanmanaging partner at Acadiana

Security Plus enjoys his children, old cars, cooking, writing,

traveling, music

Nick DuhonReal Estate Appraiser &

Investor Marketer for Trump Network enjoys music, travel,

gym and spa

RohanSubway franchise owner and

enjoys music, traveling, sports, hanging out with friends and

entertaining

Sean Maginnisjournalist for TV 10 and enjoys reading, movies and going to

sporting events


editor’sdesk amanda bedgood

he month of June, oddly enough, has become one of those months of reflection in my life. It was June 2008 that the first FACE Magazine hit stands and so each year as we prepare the anniversary issue I can’t help but think of that first magazine with the unforgettable Stephanie McElligott on the cover and

the subsequent dozens of other women we’ve been blessed enough to highlight each month.

As that first issue was fashioned it was often referred to as “our baby” and it was truly a labor of love – as it has been every single month. And while I certainly knew a magazine was not fairly comparable to a baby, it has become even clearer as we prepare this anniversary issue and I look forward to the birth of a baby

(an actual human rather than paper and ink) this fall. In October, my husband and I expect to welcome a baby boy into our home. Our first. And so there are many things I have quickly learned in recent months (always carry a snack in your purse, write down any single thing necessary to remember, the scale going up is a good thing) and I know it is only the beginning.

Pregnancy puts everything in a different light and I can’t help but wonder how much more so does parenthood? There is a quote that has resonated throughout my pregnancy – “A new baby is like the beginning of all things – wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities.” The hours that I spend wondering, hoping, dreaming for what the future holds for this child are endless. And it must be this way for most parents and I can only imagine it’s a thing that never ends. It surely hasn’t for our cover girl – Donielle Watkins.

I met Donielle a few years ago at the cover shoot for her younger sister who was also featured in FACE. (By the way, it’s a first for FACE to feature sisters on the cover.) Donielle is a no nonsense kind of woman. She works full time (and hard) and is raising three children with her husband Brian. And it is that husband whom she can thank for finding herself a cover

girl. It’s not a thing Donielle sought out. (In fact we were afraid she might even say ‘no.’) And it’s definitely not in her nature to be front and center.

But, when Brian wrote a heartfelt letter telling us about all that his wife does it was a no brainer. What’s more incredible was that this was a woman I had met and yet whose story I never knew because she’s just that kind of person – the last to toot her own horn. But, Donielle is the kind of woman that makes things happen. She is logical. She is frank. And she is the face behind the organization D.R.E.A.M.S., which is all about meeting a need for dozens of children with special needs. The group is a go-to place for activities of all kinds from baseball to karate for children with special needs. Gone are the days of sitting on the sidelines for kids like her son Logan.

And this summer thanks to the creation of D.R.E.A.M.S. a group of kids in the Challenger portion of the local Little League have a shot at their time in the sun – a game in the Little League World Series. It is also thanks to the community support of the kids that the team has been chosen. And so for a group of Acadiana kids who thought they’d never play ball, it’s a beautiful thing to think they’ll head to Pennsylvania for an unforgettable experience.

This anniversary issue is packed with the words of wisdom from women of all kinds of experiences. The never-stop Lou Patin gives us the 411 on a new krewe in Acadiana that’s unlike anything we’ve ever seen. Ursula Hudson shares how the health of our children shapes

our lives and how the experience can strengthen our faith. In a new feature we’re calling “Home Grown” two local ladies prove that which is purely Acadiana has sticking power with their one-of-a-kind fleur de lis design that’s taking the state by storm.

Our anniversary issue wouldn’t be complete without a word from the fantastic 12 women who made up Volume 3 of FACE. Catch up with all your favorite girls starting on page 42 before you check out the latest in summer dressing on page 48.

As we begin the next volume of FACE I truly can’t imagine the possibilities. I continue to be humbled and amazed by the women of Acadiana and their kind hearts and tenacious spirit. I

expect nothing less than another 12 women to admire, love and learn from. Tune in and write in, ladies. When we say that the next face you see in FACE Magazine could be your own … we’re not kidding. Amanda Bedgood is the editor of FACE Magazine. Send your fashion inspirations, interesting stories and other musings to [email protected].

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‘There is a quote that has resonated

throughout my pregnancy – “A new

baby is like the beginning of all

things – wonder, hope, a dream of

possibilities.” ‘

It's a boy! Baby Bedgood pictured at 20 weeks is slated to make his debut October 10.


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..........TUESDAY, 7 - THuRSDAY, 24Summer Art Intensives at AcA, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for ages 13 to 18 give students an in-depth study in many areas of the arts. Participants gain insight about the skills necessary to work in a particular field of the arts. Each week features a different topic including: film and theatre, graphic design, dance, storyboarding.

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.......SATuRDAY, 11Second Saturday ArtWalk, 6 to 8 p.m., Downtown Lafayette. Enjoy an evening browsing various galleries,

enjoy original artworks along with complimentary wine, hors d'oeuvres at various clubs, shops and galleries. Live entertainment will also be featured and many clubs offer drink specials during and after the event. Free and open to the public. More info: 337.291.5566 or www.downtownlafayette.org.

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he National Weight Control Registry recently conducted a study with the largest database of individuals who successfully maintained

weight loss for an extended period of time. The registry consisted of 784 individuals, who were at least 18 years or older and have maintained a weight loss of 30 or more pounds for more than a year. Average weight loss of participants was 66 pounds and the members have maintained weight loss for an average of five and a half years.

* About 50 percent of the participants used a structured program or received professional guidance while the other 50 percent achieved weight loss on their own.

* 89 percent of participants reduced food intake and maintained high levels of physical activity.

* 10 percent relied only on diet alone.

* 1 percent relied only on exercise alone.

* 44 percent of participants restricted calories.

* 33 percent limited fat intake.

* 44 percent reduced portion size.

If you notice, almost 90 percent of the participants reduced their food intake and increased their physical activity. No magic pills or formulas ... just moving more and eating less.

In conclusion, the study found THREE Common Strategies for Success:

Followed a diet moderate in fat, protein and carbohydrates. For long term success, people used a balanced approach to eating. They did not cut all carbohydrates or all fat, but instead focused on moderation.

Regular physical activity. You will hear this over and over, regular physical activity

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1. Eat every three to four hours. Aim to eat four to six meals per day. This is going to be important because eating frequently will help maintain blood sugar and hunger levels. Half the reason traditional "diets" fail is because they leave you hungry and there is only so long you can go with being hungry before will power goes out the door. Successful Weight Loss Motto: "Fuel by Day ... Graze by Night."2. Eat a source of lean protein with each meal. Lean protein not only helps boost your metabolism but it also helps to manage your hunger and cravings.3. Eat a fruit and/or vegetable serving with every meal. Fruits and veggies are low in calories and high in fiber. Forget pre-packaged "diet" foods and instead fill up with more fresh produce.4. Consume 90 percent of carbohydrates from low glycemic food sources. These foods are higher in fiber and more satisfying than high glycemic foods. Low glycemic foods include: sweet potatoes, brown rice, oatmeal, bran flakes, 100% whole wheat bread and pasta, beans, non-starchy vegetables, and high fiber fruits such as apples and berries.5. Do not skip the fat. 25 to 30 percent of your total calorie intake should come from fat. Focus on consuming more monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat sources.6. Avoid Trans – fatty acids, also know as “hydrogenated oil” or “partially hydrogenated oil.” These fats increase risks for heart disease by increasing LDL cholesterol levels and decreasing HDL cholesterol levels. Generally speaking, foods made with this fat are not part of your long-term weight loss plan. Start now by reducing or eliminating this from your diet.7. Consume only non-calorie containing beverages. Best choices being water and green tea. You should aim for half your body weight in ounces; drink an extra eight ounces of water for every caffeinated beverage you consume.8. Eat mostly whole foods. Whole food sources will have no added sugars or synthetic fats; they will also tend to be higher in fiber and other essential nutrients needed for optimal health. If you wish to learn how to eat more whole foods in your diet, you may want to sign up for my "How To" Eat Cleaner. E-Course available at www.foodtherapyonline.com9. Whenever you can – get up and move! Find something you enjoy to do. Sign up for weekend walks and runs, get social, set goals, go for it!10. Focus on the positive. If you do have a slip up and eat a few cookies or a little more than a serving of ice cream realize that it is okay. One of the biggest mistakes we make is thinking that one small slip up means your whole day has been ruined. This is not the case, remember it all adds up. So keep at it, stay focused and praise yourself for the positive lifestyle changes that you have made.

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is important. If you struggle with getting in regular physical activity, take some time out and reflect on what you enjoy doing. Maybe you need to change your approach or mindset to what regular physical activity actually means – be creative.

Frequent self-monitoring. This is key for many people because it is easy to stay on course if you know exactly where you are. Let's face it, if the scale is up a pound or two you may be more inclined to say "no thank you" a little more and take that extra walk. If the scale is up 10 or 15 pounds, then it becomes a lot more challenging to muster up the motivation and "re-tackle" your weight loss. Find something to monitor yourself. You can use the scale, a pair of pants, or a belt. The point is for long-term success, be honest with yourself and if you have indulged a little too much, then reign in the eating before things get out of control.

Three Common Reasons People Re-Gain Their Weight Loss:Triggers

1. Increased fat intake. Fat has 9 calories a gram compared to carbohydrates or protein which are 4 calories a gram. Therefore, it is easy for those fat calories to sneak in and add up. If you have struggled with losing and re-gaining your weight in the past ask yourself - have I let my fair share of fatty foods start creeping back in?

2. Decreased physical activity. Often times when we have a weight loss goal we are so focused on reaching that number that we do whatever it takes to get in the extra exercise. However we label it extra exercise, and this is a mental mind block that keeps you from staying within your goal weight. For long-term success you need to change the extra exercise mentality to living an active lifestyle.

3. Reduced self-monitoring. Oftentimes not facing the reality that things may be going in the wrong direction will be the factor that keeps you from staying within your weight goal. If you are feeling like you don't want to "face the reality", then it is probably time to be honest with yourself and start taking it one day at a time with eating a little less and moving a little more.

Yvette will be giving a free nutrition talk at Tri-Running on fueling for sports performance on Thursday, June 16 at 6:30 p.m. For more information or to sign up to attend contact [email protected] Quantz, LD, RD, CLT, is a Lifestyle and Sports Nutritionist and owner of Food Therapy, LLC. E-mail her at [email protected] and get more information about Food Therapy at www.foodtherapyonline.com.


COOKIESCORNER

ould you like to know the Number 1 reason why CEO’s, business owners, and organi-zational leaders get

so bogged down and end up sabotaging their own success? It’s a simple seven-word sentence that speaks volumes about you and how you operate your business, and that sentence is, “No thanks, I can do it myself.” Not only do you believe you can do every single thing without anyone’s help, you often don’t want to relinquish control over your business/company and the day-to-day operations. In fact, that is the one thing you have to become more skilful at doing in order to be the big thinker

and implement strategies to create a well-oiled operation.

In order to achieve the high level of success that you desire, you must be willing to ask and accept SUPPORT from your team.

I frequently hear two complaints from my clients:

1) – “I have too much to do,” and 2) – “I’m not getting the results I want from my team.”

When I start probing and asking ques-

tions, I find out that one of two things are happening in their business: either they’re not delegating or they’re micro-managing their team. Both can wreak havoc in your business.

Let me spell it out for you.

Delegation. When you become the leader, you go from being task oriented to that of a visionary. In order to do that, you have to be willing to ask for SUPPORT. And that means that you have to let go of the day-to-day details. For some letting go of certain tasks can be daunting. Why? Because we think that it will take too long to explain it to someone or they won’t do it right, so we just do it ourselves. I can promise you that kind of thinking will cause you

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a whole lot of havoc and you’ll end up do-ing 15 things at once.

Micro-managing is when you give “Jane” a specific task to do and then you con-stantly check to see if she is performing the work to your standards. You even go so far as to give her ‘helpful hints’ on what she should be doing … according to your vision. When you assign work to members on your team, stand back and let them do their job! Definitely set guidelines for progress and completion. Always let them know that they can come to you if they need SUPPORT or have further questions. Don’t stifle their creativity and enthusiasm by constantly looking over their shoulder as they do their work. I’m sure you have better things to do with your time.

Here are 2 sure-fire solutions to role modeling great leadership practices:

1. First and foremost, remember that you will get more accomplished and achieve better results when you work as a team. Notice that the word “I” doesn’t appear in the word “team”. Alone, you can only do so much, but by enrolling others in your vision you can accomplish much more and in a shorter time period.

2. Learn how to make effective requests. Leaders often don’t get the results they want because they are not specific. Re-quests have to have four components – a speaker, a listener, action to be performed and a time frame to be completed.

3. Give clear instructions for their per-

formance on the project. You don’t have to tell them how to do it, but you do have to tell them what you want and by when.

When you incorporate these practices, you become a purpose driven leader as op-posed to a crisis manager. You’ll achieve more productivity, more effectiveness, more success – with a lot less stress if you incorporate these steps in your daily busi-ness operation. Cookie Tuminello, Leadership and Team Building Coach, is the founder and CEO of Success Source, LLC. Cookie can be contacted at [email protected].

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FAMILYMATTERS

s a psychologist, most people come to me to talk about symptoms or problems – what isn’t working in their or their families’ lives rather than

what is going well. After they describe their problems or struggles, I like to ask what solution-focused therapists call “the Miracle Question.” The Miracle Question goes something like this:

“Suppose you woke up one morning and by some miracle everything you ever wanted, everything good you could ever imagine for yourself, had actually happened – your life had turned out exactly the way you wanted it. Think about it now.”

What will you notice around you that let you know that the miracle had happened?

What will you see? What will you hear? What will you feel inside yourself?How would you be different? What would you be doing? What could you do that you don't do

now?"

The Miracle Question is powerful,

because it requires the client to focus on his or her unique desires and the possibilities for change in the present and future, not the past or the problems. The mind is then directed only toward what the client wants to be and how to achieve those goals. Simply put, the client moves out of the problem situation and into the solution space. Even better, the client devises her own solutions, coming up with what she really wants, not what anyone else (including the therapist) wants.

Interestingly, however, when asked, most people cannot answer the miracle question, except in very general terms. They have been so busy going over the past and how bad or burdensome their present problems are, they have never really thought about what their ideal

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future would look like. They do not have a clear idea of what success would mean for them, and they have difficulty visualizing it. As professional athletes know, visualization and mental rehearsal are keys to achieving success. The Miracle question forces you to think a b o u t e x a c t l y what it is you want from life, so you can stop d r i f t i n g and start a c t i n g w i t h purpose. The miracle is that when you know what you want, decide to go for it, and visualize it clearly, that vision will start to motivate you, and you will achieve your goal.

To get started, think about the Miracle question in detail for a while, using all your senses. Then ask yourself, “What would other people in my life see, hear, notice, that was different?” Imagine each of the people in your life and see yourself after the miracle from their point of view, imagining what they are seeing, hearing and thinking as they observe and interact with the new you and your new behaviors, attitudes, and values. How would they know you had changed? Spend about ten minutes or so doing the exercise.

After you’ve given your imagination some time to work, resume your normal tasks, going through the rest of your day. As you enter into every situation, imagine how you would behave if the miracle had happened, and then do as much of that behavior as you can.

Choose the smallest, least significant action that you would be doing if your problems had gone. Choose something that you are not doing, something definite, some act or behavior, something that could be measured or noticed, not

just an attitude. F o r example, e x e r c i s e 3 0 m i n u t e s a day, get two more h o u r s of sleep, clean out a closet, order a healthier

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Day after day, keep imagining the miracle in more detail and practice one small step and behavior change at a time. Before you know it, you will be living the miracle..Amy Cavanaugh, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist with Center for Psychiatric Studies and the infant mental health consultant for the Healthy Start Program of the Family Tree.

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2. GIVE YOUR CHEEKS SOME COLOR So even though we may not all actually do it, we’ve all thought about getting botox or a facelift at some point in time. But you can help give yourself that instant lift without spending the big bucks. Give yourself an instant cheek lift by placing your blush brush at the top point of your cheekbone and apply color in a circular motion. Shoot for apricots, warm pinks or bronzes. These colors will create less divergence and help make you look younger. One of my personal favorites is Being True Cosmetic’s Apricot Blush ($15). It’s a great peachy color with a beautiful but hidden gold shimmer to it, helping to make your skin look radiant.

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5. SUPERSIZE YOUR SHADESMost of us know just how damaging the sun can be, so instead of only wearing sunscreen, why not protect yourself with fun and chic accessories. Your eyes are the first part of your face to form wrinkles, so switch out those thinly rimmed aviators for some oversized frames and you'll get more protection around your eyes. It never hurts to wear a hat also, leaving you feeling cute and safe from the sun.

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10. INFUSE YOUR SKIN WITH ANTIOXIDANT SUNSCREENSBy now we should all know that it’s extremely important to wear sunscreen every day. But while protecting your skin from the sun, also try

buying a formula that contains antioxidants. Antioxidant creams help combat potentially damaging free-radicals, which often tend to generate after being exposed to the sun. Free radicals trigger an inflammatory response that is said to lead to skin aging. When you use antioxidant sunscreens, it will minimize the action of free-radical scavengers, which in turn will slow down the skin aging process. These

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Yes, our world has grown more vain with time, but the reality is that we will all grow old one day. The face that you choose to show the world will ultimately be one that you determine based on lifestyle choices, attitude and good or bad habits. The real trick to aging gracefully is higher consciousness. Do the best you can every day to pamper yourself from the inside out and trust that over time, those choices will show up on your face, in your skin and in your heart, as true happiness is by far the most valuable beauty tip of all.

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Each month FACE highlights the best in dining in Lafayette with an unnamed foodie. To ensure we get the most authentic experiences about town, we’ve decided to keep our connoisseur under wraps. Read on to learn about the area’s can’t-miss delectable dishes.

was visiting with some friends the other night and commented that it had been a while since I had tasted good Mexican or Tex-Mex

food. To my delight, they graciously invited me to join their family for din-ner at Coyote Blues. I was happy to accept and headed with them to 5741 Johnston Street in Lafayette (near The Mall of Acadiana).

The stone walls and neon lights gave a sense of lighthearted energy as I approached. The festive greeting I received upon entering magnified this feeling. It was obvious that those in the restaurant and the cantina ad-jacent thereto were enjoying them-selves and I settled into the mindset that I would do the same.

As I sipped a refreshing frozen mar-garita and studied the multi-faceted

menu, I s a v o r e d the salty c r u n c h of crispy corn torti-lla chips, awash in

a spicy and tangy red salsa or a lighter tomatillo (verde) variety.

The menu is a fascinating combi-nation of traditional Tex-Mex favor-ites (tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, chimichangas, burritos, fajitas, etc); however, the offerings also included a distinctive Cajun flare. For example “Coyote Crab Cakes” (two southwest-ern style pecan crusted crab cakes served with mango cream and tomato

herb sauce, garnished with sunshine salsa) and “Fried Oysters on the Half Chip” (corn crusted, served nacho style with chipotle aioli) for appetiz-ers and “Nuevo Crab” enchiladas, “Shrimp & Crawfish” enchiladas, bur-ritos and chimichangas for entrees.

I could have ordered (and enjoyed many choices). Fortunately, dining with a larger group often affords the opportunity to sample a va-riety and this evening was just such a set-ting.

I ordered the “Ceviché” ap-petizer. This amazing dish consisted of Acapulco style shrimp and scallops marinated in citrus juice and pico de gallo topped jumbo lump crab-meat, diced avocado and pico de gallo. It was wonderfully fresh, festively tart, yet delicately sweet. The various tex-tures combined with the flavors made for a real “wow” and is recommended. In addition to the cerviche, I was also able to sample the “Cheesy Chili Con Queso with Fried Pueblo Chips”. The cheese was rich and creamy, with just the right amount of heat. The added ground beef gave this appetizer a gen-uine heartiness that complimented the cheese and went extremely well with the lightness of the fried flour tortilla chips

For my main course, I ordered the “Shrimp Diablo Quesadillas” and could not have been happier. These quesa-dillas were filled with sautéed shrimp tossed with a chipotle-honey glaze, Monterey jack and cheddar cheese, chile peppers and onions. Talk about good! The shrimp were plentiful and good sized. The glaze was gently heat-

ed by the chipotle and chile, but was a great contrast to the sweetness of the honey. The combination of cheeses also subdued the potential spiciness and heat and added layers of creamy goodness. I really liked this dish and highly recommend it as well. As fate had it, I also got to sample one of my companions “Churrascaria” (skewers of marinated tenderloin, chicken rib-

bons, jumbo shrimp and ja-lapeno sausage grilled with peppers and onions, served with Chimi-chury sauce, mashed pota-toes, grilled asparagus and tres salsas). This dish was

another “wow” and will make my re-turn visit that much more challeng-ing.

On this particular evening there were three desserts circulated around the table. I will describe them all and will say they were all magnificent in their own right. I will begin with my personal favorite “Tres Leches (three milks) Cake”. This dish was rich mor-sels of pound cake soaked in the “tres leches” condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream and served with vanilla whipped cream, toasted coconut flakes and fresh fruit. The cake was extremely moist (almost like a custard) and was the ideal cure for my sweet tooth.

In addition to the Tres Leches, our table also experienced the “Godiva White Chocolate Bread Pudding” (a rich white chocolate custard bread pudding served with a Godiva white chocolate and Kahlua Créme Anglaise sauce) and “The Molten Chocolate Cake” (chocolate and raspberry cake

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If your taste buds get a notion for a Tex-Mex flavor with a little Louisiana flare, I suggest you head on over to Coy-ote Blues … and when you get there, be sure to tell them that I piqued your interest and your appetite.

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There are symbols, words, phrases that are so utterly Acadiana that there isn’t a place in the world that could claim them in good conscience. They are a reflection of the people and culture of this unique region and it seems that those with roots (shallow or deep) from Acadiana carry these tidbits with them – no matter where life takes them. It is this fact that could be one of the reasons a duo of local women have seen overwhelming success from creating one simple thing – a unique fleur de lis.

Denise Landry knew a thing or two about the gift industry. As a rep for a showroom out of Dallas the Lafayette woman called on many area gift shops.

“They only wanted fleur de lis,” she said of the climate surrounding the Saints Superbowl-winning season just a few years ago. “It didn’t take me long to say, ‘I need to come up with a line.’”

It was a simple idea. She hoped she could ride the wave of the Saints love that surged throughout the region that year. And she called on artist Julie Siracusa. Denise explained her idea to

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the artist who she had worked with in the past and within days the idea was more than born – it was complete.

“I woke up Sunday morning and the idea was there – create one with words unique to Louisiana. Then I couldn’t go back to sleep so went down to my computer and had to hash it out.”

It was one of those rare things that didn’t require much hashing at all and in record time the women had taken a simple idea of a fleur de lis and created the one-of-a-kind Fleur de Louisianne. The symbol is filled with Acadiana’s most endearing and unique phrases and then used for everything from clothing and cards to kitchen and various gifts with special lines just for the kiddies (cher bebe). To date there are more than 120 retailers carrying the line.

“It’s that connection – people love their state and are proud of their state,” Julie says of the success. “In Louisiana it’s a little different than anywhere else.”

Denise says she assumed they would ride the wave of the fleur de lis swell in popularity thanks to the Saints win that year.

“It’s taken on a life of its own,” she says.

The reason why is a simple one – what they created is symbolic of more than a sport’s team and highlights some of the things that make Acadiana utterly unique.

“It speaks to our uniqueness,” Denise says of the area. “And I think there’s nothing else out there like that – with our unique words.”

Indeed. There are many fleur de lis, which are a staple in many Louisiana homes. But, their design strikes a special chord thanks to the iconic phrases of Acadiana it displays.

In addition to the Fleur de Louisianne line, the duo has created several other uniquely Louisiana lines and has more in the works. One of the most recent is the Bayou Bistro line, which will include beloved local recipes and symbols.

Examples of the Bayou Bistro line are towels with a shrimp illustration and a recipe for jambalaya or an oyster with an oyster dressing recipe. It’s about the connection to a certain area. And Denise explains they aren’t stopping with Louisiana as they

work on lines for other regions.

“We’re going to expand that line to include lobster bisque for Maine, Boston, Connecticut. Salsa – market in Arizona and New Mexico and Texas,” Denise says. “We started with Louisiana recipes and are expanding to

other areas of the country.”

They are also working on a line called Fleur de Sea that focuses on costal regions not just in Louisiana. When speaking to either of them, it’s clear the creative juices are not in danger of running dry anytime soon.

“Julie was the missing puzzle piece for me,” Denise says of their partnership.

“It all just falls into place – an amazing process that happens,” Julie says of their endeavors.

Simply put – it’s a real love fest for the ladies of Fleur de Louisianne. Success and a partnership that’s actually fun? Clearly it’s something we can all take a cue from. Business with these ladies is never boring.

“We really are having a blast,” Julie says.

“It’s that connection –

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There’s fun. Then there’s business. And if you’re really lucky the two may meet. And now Lou Patin and a group of like-minded folks are bringing them together in a fresh way for a new krewe that’s a hybrid unlike anything Acadiana has ever seen.

Lou Patin, who is at the helm of King-Patin Ltd., is a woman of innovation. And so it is no wonder that it was she and four other couples that founded Krewe of Acadiana recently.

Lou is not a stranger to Mardi Gras. She is currently in four krewes (and there are three others she is no longer in), and it is through these experiences that she realized something was missing from all the krewes. And in true to Lou fashion she started thinking outside of the box.

She paired with other like-minded individuals with different strengths (Rebecca Landry and Phyllis Granger among others) and began brainstorming.

“I like getting out there and promoting people,” Lou says, which is one of her strengths.

Phyllis Granger, a founding member of the krewe and owner of Absolutely Irresistible simply says the krewe is “about business and for business.”

“It’s about having fun,” Phyllis adds.After all, in the words of Lou if you stop laughing it’s

time to move on. Marrying Mardi Gras and business means a krewe that makes their own rules. There is no royalty. No formal events. No costumes or beads to buy. The concept is far simpler. It’s a chance to promote your business – whether that’s the one you own or work for (although the krewe is drawing greatly upon the entrepreneurial spirit of Acadiana).

Mardi Gras in Louisiana means krewes of all sorts. And yet,

since its inception there has been one sort missing – a krewe

all about business. Sure, this area is filled with networking

opportunities (some are even fun). But, for the first time a

new krewe in town is marrying the utterly Acadiana tradition

of Mardi Gras with the brass tacks business of networking

and marketing for a revolutionary krewe that’s easy to join

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“Your membership dues can go to marketing,” Phyllis notes.

The $500 membership fee includes a cookout this fall, two spots on the float in the independent parade and a big shindig in May. During the parade the costume is your choice as well as what you throw to the crowds.

“You can throw things that pertain to your business,” Phyllis says of the parade. “It’s not just networking, but marketing who you are and what you do and meeting other people and having fun doing it.”

For Lou, the fun extends from not only promoting and networking, but learning about the unique businesses around Acadiana from a Breaux Bridge business that makes a part used on a rocket to a formula from a Rayne winery that’s used all over the world.

“I’ve learned so much about Acadiana,” she says. “I’m all over this town and I’m still missing a part of it. It’s so exciting for me to find out these things. Putting people together whether it’s big or small business – that’s what it’s all about.”

Phyllis says it’s also a great way to get involved in Mardi Gras – something that’s utterly Acadiana and not always easily accessible.

“A lot of people want to be involved in Mardi Gras but don’t know how and this is a krewe for them – very easy and very simple,” she says. “Getting into a krewe can be very intimidating and with this, you can enjoy it and be festive.”

In addition to events, organizers will send out a newsletter monthly and there’s no doubt there’s more in the works thanks to a dynamic group of founders. In addition to Lou and Phyllis, there is Lou’s husband

Keith, Phyllis’ husband Wallace as well as Rebecca and Don Landry, Tina and Howard DeRouen III and

Blue Rolfes and Dee Stanley. Those founders, combined, makeup 252 years in business and vary over a slew of industry with an aim at making the krewe a hit not just in the city of Lafayette, but all over Acadiana.

The Krewe of Acadiana held their inaugural ribbon cutting recently launching their membership to the Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce and officially announcing the call for new members.

“Putting people together wheth-

er it’s big or small business

– that’s what it’s all about.”

–Lou Patin

Learn more about Krewe of Acadiana and apply to join at KreweOfAcadiana.com. The first event is slated for October 2 with a cookout downtown. (Check back for more details

as the event approaches.)


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2⁄3 cup seedless sugar-free raspberry preserves1⁄4 cup orange liqueur or orange juice, depending on taste6 ounces reduced fat cream cheese1⁄4 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon grated orange rind1 (8-ounce) container free fat free whipped topping, thawed2 (3-ounce) packages ladyfingers, split in half (24)1⁄2 cup raspberries1 cup strawberries, stemmed and sliced

Louisiana’s own Holly Clegg gives us a terrific recipe sure toplease the palette of everyone in the family this summer.(The Kicker: You don’t have to be a chef to whip this one up.)

Berry TiramisuServe this show-stopping and tasting fabulous favorite featuring berries, ladyfingers with raspberry jamand an orange cream cheese filling in individual glasses for another serving option. Makes 16 servings.

1. In small bowl, mix together raspberry jam and orange liqueur.

2. In mixing bowl, cream together cream cheese, sugar vanilla until light. Stir in orange rind. Mix in whipped topping reserving, 1/2 cup for topping.

3. Line bottom of an oblong 2-quart dish with half of split ladyfingers. Layer with half of jam mixture, half cream cheese layer, top with half of raspberries and strawberries. Repeat layers with remaining ladyfingers, jam and cream cheese layer.

4. Carefully top with thin layer of remaining whipped topping. Top with remaining raspberries and strawberries. Cover, refrigerate several hours or overnight.

Nutritional information per serving: Calories 128, Calories from fat (%) 24, Fat (g) 3, Saturated Fat (g) 1, Cholesterol (mg) 9, Sodium (mg) 79, Carbohydrate (g) 23, Dietary Fiber (g) 1, Sugars (g) 11, Protein (g) 2, Diabetic Exchanges: 1 1/2 carbohydrate, 1/2 fat.


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Raise Your Glass

An eight week Martini Tour

creates a buzz for Lafayette’s sell

out event

Story Amanda Bedgood

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In Lafayette, behind the bars of eight local restaurants mixologists of every variety are diligently creating one-of-a-kind concoc-tions in hopes of creating Lafayette’s “Ab-solut Best Martini” and while this is good news for the discerning martini-lover, it’s even better news for one of Lafayette’s most unique nonprofits.

Martinis ’11 is gearing up this month with an 8-week tour leading to an oft-sold out event – all of which means dollars much needed for the Healing House.

“This year is going to be even bigger and better by far,” according to chair Daniel Graffeo who was at the helm last year when they had to turn down peo-ple.

The event sold out weeks before and he says they’ve moved venues to ensure plenty of room. Each year,

in fact, the group has had to move to ac-commodate their growth, which landed them at the Hilton for the August 20 shin-dig.

Martinis begins June 28 with ‘Tini Tues-day to follow each week for eight weeks straight. Each week a different area restau-rant will feature a special martini of their choice, which you can get a taste of and vote for in the form of tips with the pro-ceeds going to Healing House. The night of the event, partygoers get another chance to try every single martini with each restau-rant bringing out their best again for one last shot and last minute voting.

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“The things they come up with taste awesome – no matter the peculiar ingredients,” says Heal-ing House community relations director Ryane Broussard with a laugh.

And there are some peculiar ones, indeed. From the salty and sour to tangy and fruity the creativity is truly something of wonder. And this year promises to be even more over the top, ac-cording to Daniel who has the inside scoop on several of the restaurants (although he’s not giv-ing us even the slightest hint at the possibilities).

“This year they are once again going above and beyond the call – some involving the entire staff and having a competition amongst them-selves and voting before they even bring it to the table,” he says noting that may mean ten or even 20 options within one restaurant before they narrow it down to one final choice for the public.

“Martinis used to just be dirty martini – now the sky is the limit and there’s something to suit everyone’s taste,” Daniel says.

L a s t y e a r ’ s w i n n e r s e e m e d to find that mar-riage of the sweet with the n o t - s o -sweet in a Blackberry Lemonade concoction (from Pam-plona) although this year the people’s vote could go to anyone.

In addition to added room at the Hilton, Martinis is tacking on an extra hour allowing partygoers the chance to dance until midnight with the never-sit-down band Fifth Avenue. And there is an arrangement with the Hilton for dis-counted rooms for partygoers that may have sampled one too many martinis or just want to make a true date night of the soiree. A silent auction is also slated for the evening along with some great eats. And while all the fun is clearly the reason they were turning away people last year, it’s also because Acadiana is just the kind of place that comes out to support a cause like Healing House.

“It’s bringing money for children who’ve lost a loved one and they are donating that money but also giving them something back,” Daniel says.

Partygoers, once again, are getting back a hand painted glass from a stellar local artist. This year that artist is Erin Chance Fenstermaker who has created a glass that is truly a piece of

art.

“I wanted the glass to reflect my paint-ings, but also have a formal aspect,” explains Erin. “I did a lot of research on crystal and glassware designs, before choosing my own design, and fell in love with the old-world grandeur of gold rimmed formal glassware.”

Absolut is the headlining sponsor again this year providing their unique vodkas for the restaurant’s creations and the namesake for the award given at the event.

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“I did a lot of research on crystal and glassware designs … and fell in love with the old-world grandeur of gold rimmed formal glassware.”

– Martinis ’11 artist Erin Chance Fenstermaker

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Booking It

Summer Reading picks for the

grownups (and the kids)

If ever there is a time of year to make time for a good book it is now when the

sun lasts a bit longer, the homework is a distant memory and vacation plans are

imminent. Emily Brupbacher brings our first ever Summer Reading Picks with

choices that are sure to please any reading palette. Read on to learn about books

sure to transport you (and the kids) this summer.

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bottom: Vukmir Vlasic, MD; Cong T. Vo, MD; Thomas Forest, MD; Ihor Yosypiv, MD; Darric Baty, MD; Firooz Jalili, MD; Ammar Morad, MD; TaraChandra Narumanchi, MD

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When a land developer decides to turn an

ancient Native American burial ground into a

strip mall, strange things begin happening in

the tiny town of Comtosook, Vermont. Ross

Wakeman is a paranormal investigator who is

longing to find a connection with his fiancé,

Aimee, who

died in a

car accident. Hoping to find a way to

communicate with Aimee from beyond,

Ross searches the haunted land and ends

up meeting a mysterious woman named

Lia, who may be able to save him from

his despair. But unless Ross can find a

way to reconcile the past with the present, he (and the town of Comtosook)

will continue to be haunted by ghosts of the past.

In this engrossing book, Picoult (author of My Sister’s Keeper and The Pact)

deftly mixes elements of historical fiction with a modern-day paranormal

story to create a haunting tale of romance, suspense, and history. Readers will

connect with the rich characters and riveting story. Second Glance is the kind

of book that stays with you long after you finish it.

Melinda’s entrance into high

school is very troubled: earlier in

the summer, she was raped by an

upperclassman at a party. When

she called the police for help, the

party was busted and everyone at

For the Grownups For the Inbetweens

Jodi Picoult (2003)

Laurie Halse Anderson (1999)

“Second Glance is the kind of book that stays with you long after you finish it.”

SecondGlance

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as as your

With our 29 pediatric specialists, many of whom are located at our

specialty center , treatment for your child no longer has to

include travel. Women’s & Children’s Hospital has gathered some of

the country’s leadi ng physicia ns so your child can receive world-class

care right here at ho me.

Pediatric Endocrinology | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology | Pediatric Human Genetics | Pediatric Infectious DiseasesPediatric Nephrology | Pediatric Neurology | Pediatric Neurosurgery | Pediatric Orthopedics

Pediatric Pulmonology | Pediatric Surgery-General | Pediatric Cardiology | Pediatric Critical Care Intensivist/HospitalistPediatric Gastroenterology | Pediatric Infectious Diseases | Pediatric Neonatology | Pediatric Ophthalmology | Pediatric Urology

top: Geeta N. Dalal, MD; Neva Seago, MD; Gabriel Dersam, MD; Kenneth W. Falterman, MD; Jay P. Goldsmith, MD; Janna Flint, MD

bottom: James G. Adams, MD; Hans C. Andersson, MD; Ebenezer Bediako, MD; Josseline R. Belizaire, MD; James T. Bennett, MD; Jennifer Bisquera, MD; Albert Gutierrez, MD; John A. Flatt, MD

top: Richard J. Piccione, MD; Gerald Ross, MD; Cecilia Stewart, MD; James Swift, MD; Karl Valcourt, MD

bottom: Vukmir Vlasic, MD; Cong T. Vo, MD; Thomas Forest, MD; Ihor Yosypiv, MD; Darric Baty, MD; Firooz Jalili, MD; Ammar Morad, MD; TaraChandra Narumanchi, MD

not pictured: Luis Salcedo, MD, Anesthesia & Romney Miller, MD, Radiology

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In Grace Lin’s Newbery Award winning fantasy, a

vivacious young girl named Minli has big dreams, but

she lives in poverty with her parents in a village near

Fruitless Mountain. Her greatest joy in life is listening to

the adventurous stories that her father tells her everyday.

One day, Minli decides to go on an adventure of her own,

one that she hopes will change her family’s

fortune. She sets off to find the Man in the

Moon, who lives at Never-Ending Mountain.

On her journey, Minli makes new friends,

including a dragon that can’t fly, an orphan,

and a group of greedy monkeys who try to

stop her in her tracks.

In the tradition of The Wonderful

Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, Where the

Mountain Meets the Moon is a lush, lyrical story full of magic and heart. Its spirit of

whimsy and adventure will remind readers that through the power of storytelling,

anything is possible. The beautiful illustrations, also done by Grace Lin, are ornate and

eye-catching, reminiscent of tradition Chinese art. Young children will feel empowered

as they see tiny, feisty Minli overcome the impossible to change her family’s destiny.

school ended up hating her without

bothering to hear her side of the

story. Now nearly mute because of

her ordeal, Melinda struggles to find

solid ground again as she navigates

high school alone. A kind and

understanding art teacher may be

able to help Melinda find her voice,

if she is brave enough to share her

story.

A respected voice in young adult

literature, Laurie Halse Anderson

does a spectacular job of telling a

dark story with compassion and

optimism. Melinda’s voice will

ring true to teenagers. Despite the

terrible things that have happened

to her, Melinda is still a typical

high school girl who tells her story

with dry humor and brutal honesty.

While Speak touches on a difficult

subject, it does so tastefully and

leaves the reader with a sense of

hope at end.

For the Kids

Grace Lin (2009)

“Its spirit of whimsy and adventure will remind readers that through the power of storytelling, anything is possible.”

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When Ursula Hudson’s daughters were

diagnosed with a blood disorder, she knew

little about what that might mean. But, the

experience has taught her much about faith

and proves that Acadiana has incredible

resources for even some of the most unlikely

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When Ursula Hudson married she knew a hereditary blood disorder ran in the family of her husband Curtis.

“But, I knew nothing about it,” she says. “I knew they had to have their spleens removed and that was all that I knew at the time and I knew there was a fifty-fifty chance our first daughter would have it.”

Simply put, Ursula wasn’t that worried about it.

“It wasn’t going to prevent us having children,” she says.

At birth, their daughter Olivia was tested and the couple soon learned their daughter did, indeed, have hereditary spherocytosis. Just as Curtis does. And while Curtis himself experienced the disorder, much had changed in the medical world since his childhood.

They were the first case for their pediatrician and so it was a learning experience for the entire troupe. Hereditary spherocytosis, as Drs. Ken Falterman

and Ammar Morad of Kid’s Specialty Center explain, is a disorder in which the red blood cells are not normal. Their shape makes them much more fragile. And it’s

something that never goes away. Their bodies are simply programmed to create this kind of red blood cell. Bone marrow is in high gear and the lifetime of the cells is much shorter, leading to anemia. When the cells go through the spleen it’s a rough ride and thus by removing the spleen the disorder is not cured but rather is treated leading to no more anemia.

The issue, however, is that we do need our spleen.

“The spleen does things for our immune system,” Dr. Falterman, a pediatric surgeon, explains simply. “The older you get … not as bad to lose spleen.”

But, for a baby, removing the spleen is not an option.

In infancy, the disorder meant Ursula would keep an especially watchful eye on her daughter. That coupled with first time motherhood was a trying thing.

“Anytime she had something that looked like a virus – that can be anything, even a little cold, it’s a big deal,” Ursula says. “Here you are a new mom and worried about so many different thing and in the beginning we had to run to the doctor for every little thing.”

During those runs to the pediatrician, Olivia’s blood count and hemoglobin would have to be checked.

“Blood work was really really difficult with the first child,” Ursula says.

And if the levels were low they would return again

and again to ensure they didn’t drop dangerously low, which would require a blood transfusion. One of the side effects of hereditary spherocytosis is that it causes gallstones at a very young age. It’s something pediatric hematologist/oncologist Dr. Morad looks for regularly to ensure patients can be treated before symptoms begin. And for which the Hudsons are grateful.

For years, a hematologist came once a year from Tulane for treatment making it inconvenient for treatment. At one point that doctor left and for a year there wasn’t one until Dr. Morad moved from Texas.

“He’s wonderful. The girls love him,” Ursula says.

“I have peace in knowing

that these trials are part of

His greater plan for me and

my family.”


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He began checking Olivia regularly for gallstones and by age seven they discovered she, indeed, had them. At Olivia’s age, it was likely she would soon have her spleen removed and so instead of two surgeries, the experts said one would be a better option.

She was in the second grade and would have her gallbladder and spleen removed in one fail swoop. Dr. Falterman performed the procedure laproscopically, which is a medical development that’s particularly helpful with children meaning less down time.

When the Hudson’s second child was born, Valerie, in spite of having a fifty-fifty chance at the disorder, they soon learned she too had hereditary spherocytosis. By age six Valerie’s spleen would be removed.

Ursula raves about both doctors – Morad and Falterman – noting how fortunate she feels to have them so close.

“Both of the doctors have such a fabulous bedside manner and we’re so blessed to have them in Lafayette and we didn’t have to go somewhere else. They are here in Lafayette,” she says.

While the spleen removal was the right treatment, it does mean the girls lose their first line of defense against infection, which can be

dangerous if they aren’t monitoring how they feel or are exposed to infection. But, Ursula has learned to trust rather than worry and the girls continue to flourish. Trusting is something Ursula learned much about through this process.

“We’re devout Christians and our faith got us through both situation and a lot of prayer,” she says. “We knew ahead of time and got our prayer warriors in place and we got such comfort from that and knowing that those moments when the

girls were in those operating rooms they were in God’s hands and we did everything we could up to that point and you have to let them go and pray for the doctors.”

And while no parent would welcome a disorder or ailment of any kind, Ursula says she does feel blessed that something can be done to treat her children. The girls take penicillin daily and there are no long-term side effects although they will

choose whether to take it as adults.

As Ursula was going through the experience she looked for support groups and found the area lacking, which is where we find her today – working to form a group for parents who are where she was not long ago.

“I would like to offer emotional support to local families affected by spherocytosis,” she says of the support group she is forming.

(To be a part of it, send her an email at [email protected].)

While the road was not always an easy one, Ursula says the experience has left her with an even greater love and appreciate for her children and now is the time they must focus on keeping them well sans spleen.

“Life is fragile, and we must not take our children for granted, but rather see them for what they are, precious gifts from God. We are blessed that there is a cure for this blood disorder, for so many children face incurable illnesses. I believe that God equips us to endure all the trials life holds for us. I have peace in knowing that these trials are part of His greater plan for me and my family.”

“Life is fragile, and we

must not take our children

for granted …”


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Rewind with thefabulous ladies of FACE In June 2008, the first ever FACE Magazine hit the stands with a simple mission to highlight the incredible “everyday” women of Acadiana. Since that time we have featured dozens of extraordinary women. Women that are far from ordinary and yet are just the kind of women you sit behind in the car pool line or next to in the boardroom. In fact, there’s a good chance they are not unlike you. They are what make this community the special place that it is and are the absolute backbone of this magazine. And so as FACE celebrates another extraordinary 12 women honored on our cover, we look forward to another year of beautiful faces and catch up with what the women of the last year have been doing since sharing their stories. So, tune in ladies and listen up, the next face you see gracing our cover could be your own.

When Jessica Duncan’s dreams of college were derailed by a growing family, she never gave up. Proof that no matter how busy you are – it’s never too late to keep learning. She headed back to school full time refusing to make excuses.

“It meant the world to me to get my story out. I want other moms to know that their lives are not over, and it's not too late. And that doing something for themselves is NOT selfish. It's taking care of their child(ren)'s mother,” she says.

Jessica has three semesters left in school and the kids are thriving with four playing baseball, one traveling the world with her mother and stepfather and another on the LJ Alleman Dance Team.


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Sharon Fitz gives new meaning to “stand by your man” when her husband suffers a serious head injury and she refuses to give up on bringing back the man she loves.

In March, Sharon and family welcomed a new grandson – Mason Anthony Patin – and in May her husband completed a four-day, 200-mile bike ride – Cycle Zydeco.

“He had a great time. His laundry list of medication is down to one and his physician at Touro has considered him recovered. He continues to cycle and train for a 100-mile bike ride in Dallas in August this year and he continues to work full time. I'm still working full time and enjoying my family and life.”

The doctor who does more than treat her patients. This oncologist connects with them in a real way.

Dr. DeLand continues her mission of treating patients with cancer across Acadiana at the helm of Oncologics.

“Anytime an individual is asked to be featured in any publication, it is a special honor. While remembering some of the amazing stories from past issues of FACE Magazine, I realized I was going to be in the company of some pretty special ladies. For FACE to consider me as the subject of their cover story … It was truly an honor to me and a tribute to my patients.”

T This young nurse taught us a lesson in fearless giving when she bravely headed to Haiti following the massive earthquake of 2010.

Emily is still saving lives in the ICU at Lafayette General and her husband Tim continues in nursing school while she works on her CCRN (critical care registered nurse) certification and becoming a BLS (CPR) instructor.

“We've definitely decided that we want to join the Air Force when Tim graduates next summer. We would enter as officers and hopefully stay together wherever we go. They really have a need for critical care nurses, so I could potentially be a flight nurse. How fun would that be? We'll see what happens!”

For Emily, being on the cover of FACE was a fun experience that combined her love of the girly and her chance to tell the story of Haiti.

“It's not just my story. It was the story of a great group of nurses, doctors, and other medical professionals dedicated to saving lives and giving hope to others. I hope that the article inspired others to get out and share their skills and talents, whatever they may be. There are needs all around us, not just overseas. I heard on the radio recently that volunteers are needed in Acadiana just to drive cancer patients to their doctor's appointments. That's easy, right?”


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J Julie Castille’s son, Michael who has cerebral palsy, wanted to be in a parade. She didn’t hesitate and a new krewe unlike any other was born.

The Krewe of Angels (a krewe for children with special needs) has been growing since the article.

“People have contacted us wanting to be involved next year with their time, talent, and treasure,” Julie says.

And for the mother of three, she learned about a few things personally by telling her story.

“Sharing my story showed me how important my faith, family, and friends are to help me get through my day to day journey,” she says.

The krewe’s first ball this spring was a huge success full of priceless smiles and a hefty dose of fun.

“The smiles on their faces (and tears of joy in the adult's eyes) were awesome. We want to express our gratitude to all of the wonderful people who came together to make it so special for the Angels and their families. We are looking forward to hosting our 2nd Annual Mardi Gras Ball on Saturday, January 28, 2012 and our 3rd Annual Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday, February 4, 2012. Please visit our website at www.kreweofangels.org and join us on Facebook.”

Check out pictures from the ball.

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AA young Fran Hampton made one of the most difficult decisions any mother could – adoption. Thirty-five years after the young Fran placed her child up for adoption they have reconnected in a way far more powerful than even she could imagine.

Fran Hampton continues to speak about adoption with the hope of bringing change and hope to young mothers. She and her son Stephen’s relationship continues to grow and they see each other every few weeks (he lives in Baton Rogue). And the two families – the Hamptons and the family who adopted Stephen – continue to build their relationship.

“There’s been incredible reaction,” Fran says of the November issue.

She spends time at the Catholic Life Center speaking with prospective parents and will speak to teen moms as well.

“The more I talk about it and get the story out, it enables me to do what I think God intended me to do when I had Stephen at 16,” she says.

Fran is inspiring people on all sides of the adoption process from the potential parents looking for children, birth moms who have chosen adoption to those who were adopted. In fact, someone who worked with her husband read the article and found his birth mother.

Fran describes she and Stephen’s relationship as a beautiful thing (he agrees) and on his birthday just a few months ago she wrote 36 birthday cards (one for each year of his life reflecting where she was that year) and gave them to him.

The first card had the birth name she gave him, the subsequent did not have a name and the last one was addressed to Stephen.

We caught up with Stephen to hear about what their reunion and increasingly public story has meant from his perspective.

“The whole experience has been absolutely positive,” he says. “It took me awhile to locate and find Momma Fran and it’s definitely completed my identity to some degree – knowing where I came from.”

He echoes Fran that not only does their relationship continue to grow, but that of both families as well.

“I had no idea that it would turn out like this,” he says noting it’s far better than what he could have expected.

And now Stephen hopes they can move forward and help others find their birth parents and navigate the world of adoption. In fact, a new bill is slated for the state senate that would allow adoptees 24 years and older access to their original birth certificates.

“We just want to be there to help other people in the same situation,” he says.

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WWhen the beautiful Katie’s face was nearly destroyed in a tragic accident at a gym, she showed something few people really possess – true inner beauty and a never-give-up perseverance.

As the anniversary issue approached, Katie approached the second anniversary of the accident that broke every bone in her face and could have taken her life. It was a bittersweet time for the teacher, who says while she is thankful to be alive and aware of how narrowly she escaped death or serious brain damage, the road can still be uphill.

“Still a roller coaster of ‘what if I hadn’t gone that day,’” Katie says.

Her eighth surgery to reconstruct her face is slated for this month, which will address her eye socket and tweak her nose a bit.

“I really think it is going to be the surgery that I personally will be able to tell a difference in the eye,” Katie, who has an artificial eye, says. “But, I’m not trying to set my expectations too high.”

With the numerous surgeries Katie often feels this one will be “the one,” but she’s taking a new attitude and hoping for the best and expecting the subtle.

Katie says the article and following months proved to be a humbling thing.

“It’s amazingly crazy that people have been so giving of their prayers and thoughts and time,” she says noting it’s proof that just when you think the world really is kind of a terrible place, people prove there’s still good out there.

She says everyone wanted a copy of the article and it wasn’t long before she was being recognized as “the girl on the cover.”

“It was a great experience. I was getting a birthday cake and the girl looked at me and said ‘are you?’ I said ‘yes’ before she could finish. She said she read my story and cried and said ‘I don’t know what I would do.’ People say that and you don’t ever want to find out. But, you would surprise yourself.”

WWhen Ashley Judice learned her son would be born with spinal bifida she showed a rare kind of faith. It’s a faith that has carried her and husband Chad (who wrote a beautiful book from the father’s perspective – Waiting for Eli) from that first diagnosis until today and has proven that prayer is a powerful thing.

In the last year things were great for the Judices until the Saturday before Easter when Eli had emergency surgery to relieve the pressure of a cyst in the middle of his brain. The first surgery led to a second when things didn’t go as planned and soon the family faced the possibility of a third surgery. That is, until a scan showed it surprisingly unnecessary. The family headed home within the week.

“Either way, a miracle for us since at this time no further surgery is needed. We are truly blessed and he is a trooper through the whole thing. As always he came out of this smiling and giving kisses. He is currently learning to walk with the help of his physical therapist and long leg braces and a walker. He continues to meet his milestones.”

AAfter years of silence, Pam Frey spoke out against the man who stole her innocence sending him to prison for life. The woman who spent years in shame is now a relentless advocate.

Since sharing her story Pam has seen a ripple effect with people sending letters and stopping her in stores to share gratitude and their own stories. A woman from out of state who was slated to press charges against an attacker in Louisiana from her childhood heard about the article from a family member, read it and contacted Pam. The two have developed a friendship allowing Pam to share words of wisdom and hopefully giving strength to another victim who we hope finds victory.

One young man in a store approached Pam and shared the story of a “friend” who had been a victim. By the end of their conversation he revealed it was his story.

“I hugged him and said it’s not your fault and he’s crying saying ‘you’re my hero,’” Pam says in awe. “I’m no one’s hero. He had never told anyone his story. To give that young boy courage to just say it out loud is a big step. He’s young and maybe he can do something to change the course of his life.”

Pam says awareness, giving victims the chance and the courage to find their voice is the key to ending sexual assault. And she believes articles like her cover story in April are helping change the tide.

“There is hope,” she says.


Good DaySunshine

Welcome the searing sun

with vibrant hues and flirty

little dresses paired with

sparkling flats, neutral

wedges and sunglasses

with a nod to the past.

Photography by Penny Moore

Model Kimberly Doucet

Hair/makeup aimeezingfaces.com

Styling Amanda Bedgood

Location Breaux Bridge


Punchy PleatsLook for dresses in the hues of

a refreshing summer punch with accordion pleats. From Vertigo, 201

Settlers Trace Blvd., River Ranch.


Ruffles and RedA Betsy Johnson swimsuit trimmed with ruffles from Get Wet, 3229 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy.


Muy CalienteA rich red dress with details reminiscent of south

of the border beaches pairs with contrasting green shoes and of-the-moment feather earrings. All from

Vanessa V. Boutique, 5520-E Johnston Street.


Of the SeaPay homage to the beaches you

long for this month with a dress the hue of the ocean. Pair with towering

wedges and gold necklace. All from 7 Chics Boutique, 201 Settlers

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Story by Amanda BedgoodPhotography by Penny Moore

HOMERUNIf you dream it, they will come


When Donielle Watkins describes her son, Logan, she says when it comes to what he wants it’s not a matter of if; it’s a matter of when. Like mother like son.

Logan, a 13-year-old born with spina bifida is the reason

D.R.E.A.M.S. was created. But, like most people’s lives

Donielle’s story is not limited to this one thing. To understand Donielle Watkins you have to

rewind a few years.

“With Logan it’s not a

matter of if but a matter

of when.”


DDonielle Watkins is the oldest of five children. Not only is Donielle the eldest, she is so to four siblings who lost both of their parents in painfully quick succession. The first was Donielle's father who was diagnosed with esophageal cancer and died within a year. Her mom became sick in the wake of her father’s death and was soon diagnosed with colon cancer and died within the year leav-ing behind five children, including the youngest – five-year-old Monique – who came to live with newlyweds Brian and Donielle.

The young couple had been together for a few years before they married; in fact they began dating when Monique was but six months old. Brian even babysat the young girl. But, that didn’t mean it was a simple thing when the five-year-old moved into their one bedroom. It wasn’t long before Donielle became preg-nant with her first son, Logan, who is now 13. And then five years ago the youngest, Lucas, arrived.

When Donielle was pregnant with Logan, things appeared nor-mal. However upon his birth, the couple learned he had spina bifida.

“It was the best day and the worst day,” Donielle says honestly of her 13-year-old son’s birth. “He wasn’t breathing. They said he would be paraplegic.”

And while it was a blow to the couple, Donielle did not find it hard to accept the diagnosis and move forward knowing it was

what had to be done. Later that day a neurologist visited the cou-ple and they learned that the diagnosis wasn’t true.

“It was a relief when we found that it’s not as bad as could have been,” Donielle says.

Logan can walk with great difficulty. But it’s such an arduous miserable task that he only does so to keep tone and uses a wheel-chair the majority of the time. He attends school at Broussard Middle and simply put – “he’s a cool kid.”

Logan Watkins is not someone easily forgotten, or ignored.

“At three he was cracking jokes. He just has a wit about him,” Donielle says.

In this world there are people with heart. And then there are people who make things

happen – people who mean business. And every so often you find someone who is a combination of those things. Donielle

Watkins is one of those people.

Donielle is a logical woman. Not someone who strikes you as a “dreamer.” She is by trade an accountant. She works full

time (and then some) and is raising three with her husband, Brian. So how did

Donielle Watkins find herself helming an organization called D.R.E.A.M.S.? She and

her husband, Brian, saw a need and met it.

Period.

“They don’t want to be stuck in a corner in the chair.”

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If Logan’s in the room, chances are you’re talking to him and laughing.

“He doesn’t complain about anything,” Donielle says.

He does, however, find a way to make what he wants happen.

“With Logan it’s not a matter of if but a matter of when,” Donielle says.

And so when you meet Logan it’s not such a surprise that it is his mother who founded D.R.E.A.M.S. Monique, now 19, played ball and Logan attended many games spending his time in the stands talking and enjoying the crowd and rarely watching the games. And so it came a surprise when Logan asked whether he could play baseball. And in spite of a full plate, the Watkins looked for a way to make it happen.

“I went to the Little League and they said ‘you got kids?’ and I said ‘I got 40 kids,’” Donielle laughs.

Little League has a structure for Challenger teams just like the one the Watkins were looking for and simply didn’t have any kids play-ing. It was a great thing for not only Logan; dozens of other kids were thrilled to play. Donielle says she later learned that one boy in particular had prayed the night before that he could play baseball.

“I said we can do this. They just have to come. There were tears everywhere in the stands,” Donielle says.

There are not rules and there is no score. But every weekend the parents and kids are out there playing their hearts out.

“They’re so excited – it’s like the World Series. They’re sliding and parents are chasing kids and you never know what’s next. They just brighten everybody’s day.”

Then as baseball wound down, Logan asked about basketball.

“I said ‘why shouldn’t they have choices?’” Donielle asks.

“I went to the Little League and they said ‘you got kids?’ and I said ‘I got 40 kids.”


“They’re sliding and parents are chasing kids and you never know what’s next. They just brighten everybody’s day.”


“I never dreamed

this would happen.”


And so they set about looking for ways for chil-dren with special needs to participate in a multitude of activities. While in a typical class or activity, a child with special needs might end up on the side-lines, Donielle found their collective power could make room for entire teams and classes.

“They don’t want to be stuck in a corner in the chair,” Donielle says.

And thanks to D.R.E.A.M.S. they aren’t. The or-ganization’s name is actually: Disability. Resourc-es. Education. Activity. Management. Services. or D.R.E.A.M.S. Foundation of Acadiana. It’s a name Brian came up with after discussions with Donielle, who gave him one directive in the naming.

“It has to have the word dream somewhere in it,” she says.

The mission of the organization, which they are certainly achieving, is taking children and adults with special needs from spectators to participants. The results are nothing short of amazing, offering children the chance to build self-esteem and form friendships in a place that’s safe and comfortable. For parents, as well, the activities can be a godsend. Many parents spend the majority of time at home with their children because of their special needs and this is certainly an outlet for those parents to not only watch their children flourish, but gives them an opportunity to spend time with parents who are on the same journey.

To date, D.R.E.A.M.S. activities include cub scouts, girl scouts, dancing, art classes, bowl-ing, baseball, basketball, soccer, cheerleading and swimming with plans for volleyball, karate, horse-back riding and tennis.

And while it has already grown quickly in the matter of a few years, Donielle is just getting start-ed. Her plans include a physical center as a go-to place for children, adults and parents. Her vision for a community center and surrounding area would require about six acres and include that com-munity center along with a theater for plays and indoor pool as well as job training, day care and housing for older kids along with areas for parents/guardians who would like to live nearby in a gated community. The area would include business that would employee those with special needs.

And so, the simple request of her son to play baseball has taken this busy mother of three on a path she never imagined. And this summer, Logan’s request to play ball will give a group of kids a shot at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

You may be wondering at this point how the

Challenger teams qualify if they don’t keep score. What determines the two Challenger teams in the series is a bit harder to quantify than a simple score. It’s about community support.

In fact, nationally there are more than 900

Challenger teams.

“I never dreamed this would happen,” Donielle says of their trip to Pennsylvania after first hitting the field three years ago.

Like most things, Donielle has quickly learned that if you simply ask, people will surprise you. And so she approached the Little League.

“I said ‘we want to go to Williamsport’ and they said ‘do you have community support?’ I said ‘yes.’ And they said ‘Prove it.’” Donielle says.

And so she gathered information and photos to prove how quickly the Challenger Team had be-come beloved, convincing the Little League to send 18 Acadiana kids to the Little League World Series. The next hurdle, however, is paying for those kids.

“Many can’t afford the trip because of their medi-cal bills. Everyone is so excited. There are 15 that get to go on the field and 18 that get to go,” she says.

And so, Donielle’s hope is that like many of the times she has asked, the community will say ‘yes’ as they work to raise funds for the August 27 trip.

“It’s so much more than the game,” Donielle says. “It’s not about sport or activity. It’s about friendship. The parents come out and they are just full of life.”

When it comes to the foundation and the future, Donielle’s vision is clear.

“It’s removing obstacles to get things done,” she says. “It’s getting them in the game rather than sit-ting on the sidelines.”

“It’s so much more than

the game …”

Eighteen Acadiana kids with special needs are heading to the Little League World Series thanks to the community support the national organization has seen thus far. But, the trip to Williamsport comes with a price tag. Help these kids make it happen by donating now. Their trip is slated for August 27. For more information or to make a donation go to DreamsFoundationAca.org, mail to P.O. Box 82502 Lafayette, LA 70598, call 337-267-9199 or email [email protected].


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1 Sky Blue – 3810 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy. Ste. 1002 Vanessa V Boutique – 5520 E. Johnston St.3 Get Wet – 3229 Ambassador Caffery Parkway4 Loretta's – 504 Guilbeau Rd.5 Clothing Loft – 115 Arnould Blvd. On the Boulevard6 Caroline & Co. – 113 Arnould Blvd. On the Boulevard7 Brother's on the Blvd. – 101 Arnould Blvd. On the Boulevard8 Coccolare Spa – 331 Doucet Rd.9 Christopher Hubbell, M.D., a Jeune Medical Spa – 913 South College Rd.10 Trynd – 116 E. Vermillion St.11 Dr. Bennett Fontenot, DDS – 1329 Grand Pointe Rd. Breaux Bridge, LA12 Allure Enhancement – 1721 West Pinhook Rd.13 MPW Properties – 301 Kaliste Saloom Rd., Ste. 40214 J. Kevin Duplechain, MD, FACS – 1103 Kaliste Saloom Rd., Ste. 300 Laser Skincare of La. – 1103 Kaliste Saloom Rd., Ste. 30215 Dunn’s Design – 208 Rue Louis XIV16 Kid Specialty Center at Women's & Children's Hospital – 4600 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy.17 Loretta’s – 810 St. Blaise Lane, Ste. C18 Cypress Bayou Casino/Shorty's Charenton, LA

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22 Paul’s Jewelry – 325 Oil Center Dr. 23 Pieces of Eight – 902 Coolidge Blvd. 24 O2 Face & Body – 909 Harding St. 25 Melodi’s Belles & Beau’s – 913 Harding St. 26 Jody’s of Lafayette, Inc. – 923 Harding St.27 Cabelo – 1000 Coolidge Blvd.28 Acadian Ear, Nose, Throat and Facial Plastic Surgery – 1000 W. Pinhook Rd, Ste. 201 29 Dr. Tony Soileau DDS Family Dentistry – 1144 Coolidge Blvd.

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HEART BALLMay 6 – Heart Hospitalof Lafayette

The Heart Hospital of Lafayette and the American Heart Association presented a revamped Heart Ball this spring under tents at the new hospital. The soiree included live entertainment from Stormy the Band along with drinks and delicious eats and an auction.


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GO RED LUNCHEONMay 18 – Hilton of Lafayette

Ladies in red came out in droves for the American Heart Association’s

annual gathering for gals. The scrumptious lunch (thanks to a recipe from event speaker chef Holly Clegg)

rounded out a morning of valuable info sessions and a purse auction filled

with red bags and bundles of goodies.


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DISTINGUISHED CITIZENLUNCHApril 29 – Hilton of Lafayette

The Evangeline Area Council, Boy Scouts of America presented their 30th Annual Lafayette Parish Distinguished Citizen Awards luncheon at the Hilton honoring Scott A. Angelle. Roasters at the event were senators Mike Michot and Fred Mills while Scott Brazda served as Master of Ceremonies to honor Secretary Angelle.

CITY CLUB ART SHOWApril 12 – City Club

Jefferey McCullough brought together a selection of can’t-miss artists’ work in the Gallery at City Club this spring. Admirers mingled with artists and enjoyed delish eats and drinks while perusing beautiful pieces from Julie Breaux, Candace Greer, Lue Svendson, Jacques Royal, Caroline Chunn McCarthy, Erin Chance Fenstermaker and Hope Hebert.


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WHITE LINEN NIGHTMay 20 – City Club

Lafayette’s breeziest gala swept through River Ranch to benefit the

Children’s Shelters of Acadiana Youth with a sea of easy white

dresses and cool sear sucker suits. The soiree included a live and silent

auction along with rocking music from the GTO band.


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7 CHICS VIP PARTYMay 5 – 7 Chics Boutique

Lafayette’s new boutique rolled out the red carpet for a VIP event that kicked off with a bevy of ladies (including the chics themselves) picking threads from the store and having their hair and makeup done in store before heading to Rhythms on the River via limo and then back to the store for a party complete with delicious eats, a few drinks and a DJ.

WALK-A-MILEApril 16 – Town Square at River Ranch

Men took to the heels this spring for Hearts of Hope’s annual walk to raise money and awareness to fight sexual assault. The one-mile walk let the ladies wear the tennis shoes while men were required to Walk a Mile in Her Shoes in heels.


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