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4 POINT OF VUE OUR VUE APRIL 2015

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APRIL 2015 VOLUME 9 ISSUE 4

TABLE OFCONTENTS

JO ANN LEBOEUF

LOCAL VUE

20 SERVING UP A SIDE OF CULTURE United Houma Nation shares traditional cuisine with the community

24 TIMEOUT Pass the Beans

27 I THEE WED 28 All the Details 30 5 Reasons a Wedding Planner Can Save Your Day 32 I Do on the Bayou 40 The How-To Guide for Getting Married 42 Marriage Must-Haves

44 CHATEAU CHIC Home tour

54 UNDER THE SCOPE Driving by Old Buildings: Part 1

HOMEWARD BOUND

56 OH SNAP Another Day Done

58 SHAKIN UP THE INFORMATION AGE Community Librarian Jennifer Hamilton

64 WHO AM I? Courtesy of Premier OB-GYN

65 FITLIFE

78 TELL ME WHY Answers to lifes most perplexing questions

80 SPRING FASHION PRE-VUE Styles for the season

84 HOMEWARD BOUND John Mack McSweeneys racing team

ABOUT THE COVERJohn Mack McSweeney and Maxine care for one of their favorite flyers

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10 EDITORS NOTE Reflection

11 NUMEROLOGY Whats your number?

12 THATS WHAT HE SAID Like a Rolling Stone

POV PICKS26 Tracy Wisehart-Plaisance Fine Art52 Limitless Outfitters Peeps Marshmallow Snowball, Shower Steamers62 What a Life!

14 INTERVUE Say what?

16 THE OBSERVER The Car Wash Omen

18 THE FOODIE CONNECTION Pickling a Peck of Green Beans

OUR VUE YOUR VUE

88 LIVING WELL Fiber in Isolation

89 CHECK IT OUT The Dolls

90 BEHIND THE BREW A Toast to Beer

91 A VUE FROM THE VINE Lighten Up

92 BON APPTIT Shrimp & Okra Gumbo with Oyster Dirty Rice

94 UNDERGROUND SOUND Luke James, Rhiannon Giddens, Leon Bridges

96 SMARTY PANTS For when your thinking cap fails

98 BON TOFFE Let Them Eat Cake

100 RENDEZVOUS Where you need to be around town

102 SCENE IN Look at ol so n so!

104 ADVERTISERS INDEX The who and the where

105 LOOK TWICE PUZZLE Sponsored by Synergy Bank

106 THE FINAL COUNTDOWN 7 Details About Grant You May Have Missed

EXPERT VUE REAR VUE

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Spring has finally arrived and I think I speak for most in saying that I am thrilled to feel the first bit of warm

breeze blowing across the bayous of

south Louisiana. Warmer temperatures

mean getting outdoors to experience all

the wonderful events this area has to

offer and making a few memories along

the way.

One of those events, just an hours

drive from Houma, is Jazz Fest and a

group of locals, United Houma Nation,

are setting up their annual booth inside

the Louisiana Folklife Village to serve

some traditional Native American eats

and share their heritage with fest-goers,

as Treasurer John Silver explains on

page 20. With only-in-the-Big Easy

brass sounds filling the April air, the

organizations delicious fry bread is a

not-to-miss addition to the soul-changing

experience.

While you are out and about exploring

the community, you might also run

into Terrebonne Parish Library System

Community Librarian Jennifer Hamilton, recently honored for her

work in connecting the systems vast resources to any and every-

one with a thirst for knowledge. Read more about this mover and

shaker on page 58.

For John Mack McSweeney and his wife, Mary, getting outdoors

is already part of the couples daily routine as they care for nearly

200 homing pigeons and prime a lucky 38 for Macks race team.

These pigeons arent your typical, run-of-the-mill park birds either.

Turn to page 84 to learn more about how Mack gets his flying fleet

prepared to make the return trip home in record time.

PoV is also excited to introduce our first bridal special section to

the community. Filled with tips from experts, the information you

need to know to make it official and big day inspiration from local

vendors, this project has truly been a labor of love for the staff

Melissa Duet typically favors winter months, but is looking forward to breaking out her favorite pair of flip-flops and taking a s oll around town. [email protected]

and we hope brides-to-be find the section, starting on

page 27, helpful in planning unforgettable spring or

summer nuptials.

Theres always something going on in this neck of the

woods and spring is the ideal time to get out there and

see what your community has to offer. Hop in the car for

a spin around town, sign up for a 5K to see the sights in a

new way or strike up a conversation with your neighbors

at the local farmers market. You never know what you

might learn.

Dont forget to send your photos to [email protected]

to show off all the exciting things you discover during your

community adventures. POV

MELISSA DUET

EDITORSNOTE

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Brian Rushing PUBLISHER

EDITORIALShell Armstrong EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Melissa Duet EDITOR

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PHOTOGRAPHYJessica Brenner, Jacob Jennings,

Jo Ann LeBoeuf, Misty Leigh McElroy, Erica Seely

WRITERSDwayne Andras, Lane Bates, Jaime Dishman,

John Doucet, Melissa Duet, Esther Ellis, Amanda Fidler, Dr. J. Michael Flynn,

Crystal Holiday, Mandy Loescher, Naomi Magola, Debbie Melvin, Sara Patrick, Nathan Richard,

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ADVERTISINGMarian Long SALES MANAGER

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GENERAL MANAGER Lacey LeBlanc

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CONTACT [email protected]@rushing-media.com

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NUMEROLOGY

Local homeschool families who could benefit f om the collaboration with the Terrebonne Parish Library System.

1933The year we met the now-famous Budweiser mascots, the Clysdale Horses.

Homing pigeons primed for John Mack McSweeneys racing team.38

Miles Paddle Bayou Lafourche par-ticipants will travel during the weekend trip.

52 The number of months columnist Jaime Dishman (and the rest of Terrebonne Parish)must lament the temporary closure of Chik-fil-A

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The Bayou Country Cyclists will celebrate its 20th Spring Ride & 5K on April 26.

The average cost of reception guest favor-ite: the wedding cake.

$546

Rough percent of Americas oysters that are produced in Louisiana alone, perfect for Chef Nathan Richards Oyster Dirty Rice on page 92. POV

42Tasty treats you can snag from the United Houma Nation booth at this years Jazz and Heritage Festival.

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To create a magical moment, the stars must align ... the atmo-sphere must be infectious ... the anticipation must be so tangible that it cuts into the soul and forces the blood to flow freely

from vital fervor. It is easy to understand why magical moments

are rare. Its as if the Higher Power reserves them for those truly

special times, for those times when His created humans stop and

pay attention because they have no other choice.

I have waited all 26 years of my life to see the legendary Bob

Dylan perform in the very same theater I happen to be in. That

magical moment will take place April 29 when Dylan (as the music

gods refer to him), now 73, takes the stage at the historic Saenger

Theatre on Canal Street in downtown New Orleans. I will be sitting

in seat 121 on row GG in the left orchestra. You can come find me,

but my mind will be occupied.

Dylan performed July 26, 2011, at the UNO Lakefront Arena. I

could have gone, but the stars werent aligned for the atmosphere

to be infectious. I was waiting for that special night, that magical

moment when Dylan would take the Saenger stage, his harmonica

strapped to its holder, his guitar slung around his shoulder. I

wasnt sure if Dylan would live to see the iconic theaters rebirth,

but I was a gambling man and passed on the opportunity. Nearly

four years later, Im glad I did. Terry Trahan Jr. is a freelance writer and the publications coordinator for Nicholls State University. He believes Highway 61 Revisited is the greatest album ever recorded and worthy of a special place in heaven.

Those who really know me know that I am a music

junkie. I cant play an instrument to save my life. In fact, I

once purchased an African harp at Congo Square follow-

ing a day at Jazz Fest and was repeatedly asked to play

something on my way to the exit gate. I couldnt ... so I

just shrugged my shoulders and acted like an international.

But I do play a lot of music, and Dylan has an honorary

spot in my vinyl collection. You see, to understand Dylan

is to understand music, and since Dylan cant be fully

understood, neither can music, for music is all about open

interpretation.

I am no mentalist, but I am still a gambling man ... and

Im betting the farm that a magical moment will occur

when Dylan takes the stage. Will he sound like a chain-

smoking warbler who blew out his voice with that last

pack of Marlboro? Probably. Will his audience be able to

understand a word he says? Probably not. Will the historic

night be magical? Absolutely. For Dylan is to songcraft as

Houdini was to illusions, and there is something magical

about both. POV

When you got nothing, you got nothing to lose.BOB DYLAN

TERRY TRAHAN JR.

THATS WHATHE SAID

Like a Rolling Stone

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14 POINT OF VUE YOUR VUE APRIL 2015

If you could speak any other language

fluentl , which language would

you choose?

Who would be your ultimate celebrity

wedding guest?

I am the master of ____________?

INTERVUE

KATIEMarketing Coordinator

HEIDIEsthetician

LEILANArtist

WANDAFurniture Sales

TIFFANYStudent

What was your firs e-mail address?

Speaking of e-mail, is your

inbox always empty or always

full?

What movie line are you always

quoting?

Best thing youve ever found in your

Easter basket?

kaytalou4422 @aol.com

heidischommer @gmail.com

leilanlafleu @gmail.com

wgonzales @charter.net

blackberryjam15 @yahoo.com

Always full Empty

I am pretty good at organizing the most

important correspon-dence.

Always fullI hate having unread emails in my inbox.

Heres looking at you, kid.

Im right on top of that, Rose.

You aint gotta lie, Craig, or Drink your

juice, Shelby.

Go ahead, make my day.

Bring your own Merlot.

A remote control car and Reeses Peanut

Butter EggsChocolate bunny A $100 bill Money Sidewalk Chalk

Sarcasm PreparationI am a jack of all

trades, but a master of none.

Shopping Planning parties

Michael Bolton Blake Shelton Lionel Richie Kevin Costner Beyonc

Italian Italian Cajun French French German

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Jaime Dishman doesnt just feed her kids Chick-fil-A. But if that was an option, she woul probably consider it.

I should have known better. Even my husband questioned my decision-making process. So, youre going to take all the kids after school to the car wash?

Even though its been raining all day and it is going to continue to

rain?

I was committed and couldnt back down at this point.

I am, I said.

Last month was our 12-year anniversary, and if theres anything

he knows after a dozen years with me, its to not question those two

words when said in a certain tone of voice.

My I am stands for Im going to do it. So dont ask any more

questions, because the more you question my sanity, the firmer I

will be in my decision.

So its 4 p.m., and the kids and I are going through the car wash

on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. And before you hate on pay-

ing for a car wash, its $5 for crying out loud. You can pay more, but

after trying the $5, $10 and even the $12 option, I have decided that

Im a $5 car wash kind of girl. We miss the tri-color foaming soap,

but sometimes sacrifices have to be made in order to meet a budget.

But back on track ...

Its raining. Im running my car through the car wash. But its not

the wash Im worried about. Its about accessing the vacuum cleaners

at the end, and the fact that when the car wash isnt crowded, we can

actually use four hoses at a time, all reaching inside the vehicle.

Yall. Four industrial-strength vacuums being operated at once

inside my vehicle is a very good feeling. Especially when three are

being operated by kids who made the mess they are cleaning.

Though Im not much for luck or bad omens, I maybe shouldnt

have washed my car in the rain. Because what came next wasnt

even worth the perfectly vacuumed floors of my minivan.

Like any good mom, I took the kids to Chick-fil-A afterward.

Because it was raining (Im pretty sure I mentioned that already)

and because .... well, its Chick-fil-A. My list of reasons for going

there is varied and includes, but is not limited to: Im hungry, were

near it, the kids can play there, I like the music, were meeting

friends there, or I have a free coffee coupon (which totally justifies

the multiple kids meals I have to purchase when I go).

On this night, we walked in (OK, the kids ran while I walked behind

trying to pretend that I was just the nanny). They ran in so fast, they

didnt notice the sign. But I stopped to read. As all good nannies do.

The Car Wash Omen

This Chick-fil-A will be closed for a kitchen remodel for

a month, not reopening until the end of April.

A month without Chick-fil-A?

I sometimes barely make it through Sundays without

Chick-fil-A. And some of you are rolling your eyes while

reading this, thinking, Can you quit being all dramatic

and write something important, moving or that will make

me think this world is not all bad?

No.

Chick-fil- isclosedrightnow.Imsorry.Nonuggetsor

wa fries.Andforgetthefreeicecreamwhenyouturn

in the kids meal toy after youre done eating. If you didnt

know that trick, stop reading right now and drive to the near-

est Chick-fil-A (theres one in Metairie youre welcome).

I have no idea why Im so emotionally attached to a res-

taurant. Its ridiculous. I can admit the irrationality of my

feelings, but Im not changing.

My husband and daughter have been on daddy-daughter

dates there, weve gone to craft events, and the sound-

proof playroom is a moms best friend. Once, after a morn-

ing at storytime at the library, years ago, I brought three

of my then-toddlers to Chick-fil-A. I juggled one on my

hip, tried not to lose the other two, and reached into my

purse, only to realize I had forgotten my wallet. My heart

dropped, imagining the drama of pulling three disappoint-

ed kids out of their favorite restaurant. Tears, meltdowns

and possible screaming. Until the manager quietly walked

over after realizing I had forgotten my wallet, and said

Enjoy your lunch, maam. Its on us. There are good days

and there are great days. That one was great.

So dear Chick-fil-A of Houma, please be on time with

your remodel. Because summer is coming. And I need

access to the sound-proof playroom. Where your kids

wave at you from the other side but you cant hear a word

theyre saying. Its a beautiful thing. POV

JAIME DISHMAN

THEOBSERVER

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Paulie Pepper picked a peck of pickled green beans. If Paulie Pepper picked a peck of pickled green beans, can I have them with my Bloody Mary? Or rather, my husband,

Matts Bloody Mary? I cant hang with slurpin on that t-juice.

I prefer to dip em in there like salsa. Everybody wins.

Some folks have offered their firstborn for these beans.

Friends, you keep your offspring. I have a deep fryer in my

home and Im not ready to turn the fry basket into a crib just

yet. I also dont know what well tell them when theyre older.

Sorry, sweetheart, you were traded for a jar of pickled green

beans and forced to live in a deep fryer. But good news! Youre

really a witch and we are your muggle parents!!

HmOK, maybe we will take your kids.

This recipe is so easy and doesnt require processing. Just

sort, pour, cool, seal and refrigerate!

STEP 1. SORT. Slice the thai chiles in half lengthwise. Thinly slice lemongrass and smash the garlic. De-stem the green beans

and divide all of it evenly among five pint-sized canning jars.

STEP 2. POUR. Mix vinegar, rice vinegar, sugar and salt together in a saucepan, bring to a boil until the sugar

dissolves, pour into stuffed jars.

STEP 3. COOL. Bro.

STEP 4. SEAL. After cooling for 30 minutes, lid the jars!

STEP 5. CHILL. Leave them in the fridge for a week, unless you want crunchy green beans. We wont judge that for two

seconds.

A catfish out of bayou wate , Becca Weingard shares adventures and recipes from her Cajun/ Italian kitchen in Washington, D.C. on her blog: PLAYWITHYOURFOODIES.COM

Pickling a Peck of Green Beans

BECCA BOURGEOIS WEINGARD

THE FOODIECONNECTION

Thai Chile Refrigerator Pickled Green Beans

2 lbs. to 2 1/4 lbs. fresh green beans2 1/2 cups of water2 1/2 cups rice vinegar1 cup sugar1 cup white vinegar1 t. kosher salt10 fresh Thai chile peppers, halved lengthwise5 cloves garlic, smashed5 stalks lemongrass, thinly sliced (optional)

Thoroughly scrub green beans and remove stems from the ends

to make them fit into the pints. In a 4-5 quart stainless steel,

enamel or non-stick heavy pot, combine the water, rice vinegar,

sugar, white vinegar and salt. Bring mixture to boil, stirring to

dissolve sugar.

Pack green beans loosely into five hot, sterilized pint canning

jars, leaving a 1/2-inch headspace. Add 4 Thai chile halves, 1

clove garlic and 1/5 of lemongrass to each jar. Pour hot vinegar

mixture over the mixture, maintaining the 1/2-inch headspace.

Cool for 30 minutes; pat it and mark it with a B then put in

the fridge for another whole week!

Chill for at least a week before serving, or just eat some

crunchy beans if you cant wait. Ill leave that call to you.

Store in the refrigerator for up to a month. POV

WHAT YOULL NEED

HOW TO MAKE IT

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20 POINT OF VUE LOCAL VUE APRIL 2015

SARA PATRICK

SERVING UP A SIDE OF CULTURE

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Jazz Fest is this place where you have all

of this different, rich and unique food thats

only found in south Louisiana, John Silver,

treasurer of United Houma Nation, says. We

love to eat, and we love to make people happy.

We think food is a way to make people happy,

so for us, to put a smile on someones face, you

cant do better than that.

According to Silver, Native Americans have

been involved in Jazz Fest since its start in

1970. In the past, United Houma Nation has

sent crafters and artisans to sell their products

at the festival. This year, the tribe will be sell-

ing fry bread, macque choux corn dishes and

Indian tacos for the 16th year in a row at Jazz

Fest. Fry bread has been a staple in the tribes

culture for more than 100 years.

United Houma Nation was originally located

in central Louisiana, where the boundary

between the Houmas and Bayougoulas tribes

was Baton Rouge. As the French moved in, the

Houmas began moving further south until they

reached the coast. Again, the tribe faced hard

times when President Andrew Jackson signed

the Indian Removal Act in 1830, which forced

many tribes to relocate to the west.

According to John, it was around the time

of the Indian Removal Act that the tribe began

creating and relying on fry bread for suste-

nance. Fry bread was served for any meal of

the day. The dough is traditionally made out

of self-rising flour, water and sugar and then

deep-fried.

You have thousands of fry bread recipes.

As many families as we have, thats how many

recipes, John says. Just like gumbo, each

family has their different little twist they put

on it. Same thing with our fry bread. Each fam-

ily puts a little different twist on the bread.

For Jazz Fest, the tribe uses a slightly more

complex complex fry bread recipe that mixes

self-rising flour, eggs, vanilla and milk. Then

the bread dough is deep-fried in canola oil

until lightly golden brown. Several toppings

LOUISIANA IS KNOWN FOR BEING A RICH MELTING POT OF CULTURES, WITH NEW ORLEANS BEING THE EPICENTER OF IT ALL. FOOD, MUSIC AND CULTURE COLLIDE AT THE JAZZ AND HERITAGE FES-TIVAL IN NEW ORLEANS, AND THE STATE-RECOGNIZED UNITED HOUMA NATION HAS BEEN ADDING TRADITIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN FOOD TO THE MIX FOR MANY YEARS.

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are offered including honey and pow-

dered sugar, which can make the fry

bread taste sweeter, similar to a beignet.

I think its unique. You look at south

Louisiana, and you have a blending of all

the cultures that come together that give

south Louisiana its notoriety in food,

John says. You have the African culture,

the Cajun culture, the Creole, Native-

American and at Jazz Fest, you can

sample all of the blending of the different

cultures.

Traditional fry bread is stuffed with

meat sauce, beans and other toppings to

create Indian tacos, but there are many

ways to dress the dish.

Its actually a fundraiser for the tribe,

John says. Its a lot of tribal members

and friends of the tribe that help us

actually man the booth. It takes about 25

volunteers a day to man the booth. We

sometimes have a waiting list of people

wanting to come help us with Jazz Fest.

Our people look forward to this.

The booth is located in the same space

as past years between the Congo and

the Fais Do Do stages in the Louisiana

Folklife Village. John says many people

stop by to learn more about and offer support to the nationally-

known tribe.

You dont hear a lot of the Native American contribution to

[Louisiana culture], but its there, he says. Its just as strong and

as prevalent as the Cajun or the African culture.

John says the weather plays a major role in sales at the festival.

If its too hot, dishes such as the macque choux do not sell as well,

and if its cooler weather, they often sell out. Either way, the organi-

zation typically finds great success in sharing its cultural fare with

festival goers.

We really do well, Silver says. We get a lot of good repeat cus-

tomers, and we get a lot of exposure for the tribe. We cant put a price

on the untold benefits from the amount of exposure we get at Jazz

Fest from having the food there. POV

WITH THE UNITED HOUMA NATION MEMBERS TO TASTE FRY BREAD AND THEIR OTHER DELICIOUS OFFERINGS AT THIS YEARS JAZZ FEST, WHICH RUNS APRIL 24 - 26 & APRIL 30 - MAY 3.

MEET UP

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Pass the BeansTIMEOUT

Not every bean is worthy of a holiday, but well get behind celebrating the multi-colored sugar bites we know as jelly beans any day. Cherry, orange, popcorn or

licorice flavored ... you can snack on them all guilt-free on

April 22 in celebration of the the beloved bean, brought to

America for soldiers enjoyment during the Civil War. Heres

a few more facts about jelly beans to contemplate over a bowl

of your favorite flavors...if you have enough left over from

your Easter Sunday stash, that is:

Jelly beans are believed to have gotten their start as a Turkish dessert, made of soft jelly dusted with confectioners powder. Some believe the beans are also descendants of Jordan almonds, a colorful wedding favor popular in France.

The term jelly bean was once used to describe a man who put great effort into d essing fashionably, as characterized in F. Scott Fitzgeralds story by the same name.

These snacks were the first candy to be sold by weight instea of price.

16 billion beans, the equivalent of three laps around Earth, are manufactured exclusively for Easter each year.

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, features a portrait of the former president created from 10,000 jelly beans, his favorite candy.

The Beatles were relentlessly pelted with the sweet snack for some time, with fans mistaking the candy for their love of jelly babies, a similar, softer snack manufactured in England.

It takes 7-21 days to create a single tasty bean from the mixing of raw ingredients to packaging. POV

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Tracy Wisehart-Plaisance Fine Art

Lafourche Parish artist Tracy Wisehart-Plaisance puts her artistic touch on just about anything. From ice chests to living room walls, no surface is left untouched. The artist recently added

furniture to her repertoire, painting classic New Orleans scenes

onto three chairs, displayed at the New Orleans Home & Garden

Show in March. POV

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TIFFANY & JONATHAN DUROCHERMarried Jan. 3, 2015

Whats the one thing you would have done differently?TIFFANY & JONATHAN: One thing we would have done diffe ently was putting more effor into planning the timeline for the wedding morning. We had a loose timeline, but we think if the timing had been more exact, we wouldnt have felt as rushed the morning of.

What should a couple spend the most money on and why?TIFFANY & JONATHAN: Hosting guests at the reception. It was very important that our guests were able to celebrate with us by hav-ing delicious food and drinks in an awesome atmosphere. If our guests wouldnt have been happy, we wouldnt have been happy!

Share a piece of advice for those in the planning process.TIFFANY & JONATHAN: Try to keep things sim-ple! A lot of times couples get caught up in stressing over intricate details that are minor ones in the long run. We tried to keep a lot of the elements simple because we didnt want to stress over every detail going perfectly. Nothing about the wedding planning process ever goes exactly as planned. POV

I THEE WED

THREE LOCAL COUPLES ANSWER BIG QUESTIONS ABOUT PLANNING THE PERFECT WEDDING DAY.

I THEE WED

KASEY & NATHAN BOUDWINMarried Jan. 19, 2013

Whats the one thing you would have done differently?K ASEY: Hire a wedding planner, be more organized, have a binder, have a better budget ... I did it all myself and it was stressful. A planner would have made it less stressful and I could have given them ideas of what I wanted instead of me having to order everything and get it done on time.NATHAN: Kasey did most of the planning and I guess the stress of planning caused some arguments, so Id say try not to let that happen. Focus on the end result.

What should a couple spend the most money on and why?K ASEY: Spend the most money on your dress because I think thats a main part of the whole wedding. Its important for the bride to feel pretty.

Share a piece of advice for those in the planning process.K ASEY: Dont fight over the st ess that it takes to plan a wedding. Itll get done and once its done, its worth it.NATHAN: Always remember the vows that you make. Thats the most important thing. Just make sure that no matter what arguments you go through and whatever comes your way, remember the vows and that day because thats what will keep a marriage going.

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JORDAN & BEN FAZZIOMarried July 25, 2014

Whats the one thing you would have done differently?JORDAN & BEN: Getting married sooner. We planned our big day for a year and a month after Ben popped the question. It helps to plan your big day about a year in advance, however, a year couldnt pass fast enough for us. We were really anxious to be married and start the next part of our lives.

What should a couple spend the most money on and why?JORDAN & BEN: We spent the majority of our budget on the reception food and entertain-ment. It was important for our reception to serve as a celebration of the new life we were starting together. Great food is always an important part of any gathering in the South and having a live band with a brass section was one of our only requirements for the reception.

Share a piece of advice for those in the planning process.JORDAN: Breathe and take everything in! This time is a celebration of your love for one another.BEN: Keep telling the bride not to stress and that its all going to be fine

LAUREN CARROLL PHOTOGRAPHYCREATING MEMORIES PHOTOGRAPHY

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Reasons A WEDDING PLANNER CAN SAVE YOUR DAY

KAYLA JACKSON OF MOONLIGHT & LACE WEDDINGS AND EVENTS

Can turn your ideas into a cohesive lookMany times I have brides come to me and show me several

pictures that look different. I know firsthand that girls love

everything pretty, but it is important to establish a cohesive

look so that your wedding design will flow. A planner can

help you turn ideas into one theme using a vision board.

Your planner can also sit down with you to draw out floor

plans so you can agree upon it beforehand.

Your personal agenda createdIts easy to forget little details and even big ones when you

have so much going on. Things can begin to blend together

and it is not unusual for a bride to miss an appointment. As

a planner, it is my job to keep clients on track and ensure

that you have a personal reminder when it comes to appoint-

ments and meetings. Its nice to depend on your wedding

planner and to be worry-free so that you can enjoy all the

events.

Will keep you on budgetOne thing Ive learned in this field is that weddings can add

up quickly and brides can find themselves in a bind if they

arent careful. Your planner has tactics that can help you as

far as where your money should be spent. No matter the

budget, every bride can have her dream wedding.

Weve got connectionsYour planner has worked years to establish relationships

with vendors and people they trust. Your planner is con-

fident the referrals are the best for the job. Your planner

should also be affiliated with an association or organization

through which they are accredited.

Allows you to enjoy your day and not stress it awayManycouplestakecareoffina detailswhiletheyshould

be enjoying one of the biggest days of their lives. Your planner

istheretotakethestresso ofthecoupleandtheirfamilies.

Your planner will take care of the hustle and bustle while

the couple and guests enjoy the day just like its supposed

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What was your something old?

The ring: your pick or complete

surprise?

Wedding planner or not?

Perfect number in your bridal party?

What was on your feet? Heels,

flats or boots

Diamond pendantnecklace

My mawmaw'sbouquet

My grandmother's ring

Sponsored by

An old photograph of my grandmother hanging from my

flower

My great-grandmother's

rosary woven in my bouquet

Both! He had a good idea of which ring was my favorite

Both! I showed him what I liked, and he

customized it!Total surprise My pick

Total surprise ... He chose the diamond

and setting!

No wedding planner! I did have a wedding coordinator on the

big day though!

I did everything myself

Absolutely!I planned everything

No wedding planner

Four Three Two25, couldn't leave

anyone outThere is no perfect

number

Heels ... then flatsHeels for the

ceremony and flat for the reception!

Heels Flats

Heels for the ceremony but bridal

Volatiles for the reception

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I Doon the Bayou

When a bride ponders her wedding day, shes swarmed with lots of things to consider where to get married ... which photographer to hire ... which dress to choose? Details such as floral arrangements, sta-

tionary, favors and table decor also cant be overlooked. There are so many

decisions that go into making the big day perfect! In the quest to have this

perfect day, many brides go to great lengths to create the ceremony and

reception of their dreams. Where do you start?

Your hometown can be the perfect backdrop to bring all your special

details together. The kind of wedding where Maw-Maw and Paw-Paw

can sit comfortably, where guests eat gumbo as an appetizer, and perhaps

dance to one of their favorite Cajun songs. There is something very special

about getting married in your hometown surrounded by those who

mean the most to you.

This wedding inspiration shoot was created to show local couples the

perfect wedding day can be created right here. You can have a beautiful

and memorable Southern wedding right here in southeast Louisiana

pecan pralines and pies included. Every bride wants her wedding day to

be perfect, so ... where will you say I do?

THE VINTAGE COMPANY

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EVENT VENUEGrand Bayou Noir985.804.0303

PHOTOGRAPHYJessica Brenner Photography985.859.7866

WEDDING PL ANNINGSouthern Belle Events LLC504.416.5929

FLORALDesigns by Connie985.859.1166

CAKE & FAVORSChez Cake Bakery985.262.4246

CALLIGRAPHERGina Cox985.851.3371

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RENTALS & ST YLINGThe Vintage Company985.860.2160

BRIDAL ATTIRESomething Blue Bridal985.876.0398

MENSWEAREarl Williams985.868.1505

JEWELRYFakier Jewelers985.876.6200

HAIR & MAKEUPFringe Benefits Salo985.688.1305

Vendors

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The How-To Guide for Getting MarriedWHAT TO KNOW, WHERE TO BE AND HOW TO MAKE PLANNING THE BIG DAY STRESS-FREE

Knowing the OptionsAttending a bridal expo affords you

the opportunity to talk to virtually any

vendor in one space. Bringing along a

trusted source like your mom or maid of

honor can help you narrow down your

picks, and it gives you an excuse to get

together. Printing your name, address

and contact information on clear labels

can also help speed up the process when

it comes to signing booth contact sheets

and entering giveaways.

Upcoming AffairsBRIDAL WORLD ON THE L AKEPontchartrain Center, KennerApril 9

TRI-PARISH BRIDAL SHOWThe Dansereau House, ThibodauxMay 17

THE BATON ROUGE BRIDAL SHOWBaton Rouge River Center, Baton RougeJuly 26

Dressing for the OccasionSpring is upon us and with that comes the beautifully crafted gowns bridal dreams

are made of. The season lands right before arguably the most popular month to

tie the knot, June, meaning racks of new frocks designed specifically for warmer

temperatures. Something Blue Bridal says these trends are perfect for the occasion:

LACEclassic & romantic

MERMAID ultra-flatterin

HIGH NECKLINESunique & dramatic

Southern BloomsApril showers bring budding blossoms

in every fairytale-esque hue imaginable.

Just For You Flower & Gift Shoppe rec-

ommends hydrangeas, ranunculus and

peonies for upcoming nuptials. All create

that classic, elegant feel.

Lets Get AwayPlanning your escape after the big day is

a top-priority for many couples. Getaways

that allow newlyweds to live a fantasy, at

least for a week or two, rank among the

most popular. Here are the top honeymoon

spots for area couples, according to

Ambassador Travel:

- DOMINICAN REPUBLIC- THE BAHAMAS

The LogisticsPERMITS

If youre set on taking engagement pictures in a well-known area, ask the sites

manager if there are any stipulations.

MARRIAGE LICENSE

You may obtain a marriage license at any parish clerks office in Louisiana for

an in-state wedding. Licenses are valid for 30 days. After the nuptials, call the

clerks office to ensure your officiant returned signed documentation.

CHANGING YOUR NAME

Start at the Social Security Administration office, as youll likely need a new

Social Security card to change your name on other records. POV

- WALT DISNEY WORLD - ST. LUCIA

- RIVERA MAYA

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First LookCRYSTAL SANDERSON PHOTOGRAPHY

985.876.0121crystalsanderson.com

Capture the moment when forever begins. The split second a bride and groom firs

lay eyes on each other makes for an unforgettable photo.

TuxedosNORMANS TUXEDOS

985.876.3921normanstux.com

Normans carries an extensive collection of formal shoes to coordinate with its stylish tuxedos. Black, white, brown, wingtip and a variety of other popular

colors are available.

Private Bridal RoomTHE FOUNDRY ON THE BAYOU

[email protected]

Luxury and old world charm come together at the Foundry on the Bayou. One of the many features we offer is

private room for the bride and groom to freshen up before making their first gran

appearance as husband and wife.

Certified Wedding Coordinators

THE CYPRESS COLUMNS985.580.1500

cypresscolumns.com

A frequently asked question by many of our clients is, Is the certified weddin coordinator an additional cost? At The Cypress Columns, we offer aff dable

wedding packages to suit any budget and our expert coordinators are included in

the price of each package, making us the ideal choice for a stress-free wedding day. Let us take care of every detail so you can

enjoy this memorable time.

Wedding CakesSARAHS MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE

985.223.9991sarahsmediterraneancuisine.com

Transport your wedding guests to the Holy Land at Sarahs Mediterranean Cui-

sine with an unbeatable exotic atmosphere and delectable menu items. In addition to the traditional fare, owner Sarah Rimawi also serves freshly-baked wedding cakes

to reflect the style of each brid and groom. From tiered to classic fruit-

filled cakes, each bite will hav your guests coming back for more.

Wedding CakesCANNATAS CREATIVE CATERING

& EVENT SOLUTIONS985-873-9119

[email protected]

Baked fresh to order with one-of-a-kind designs and only the highest quality

ingredients, Cannatas wedding cakes are a must-have for your big day. We also

offer a variety of services ranging f om decorations to food to make any wedding

an event to remember.

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BONNIE RUSHING

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Featuring the original bricks, archways and con-crete flooring, The Foundry on the Bayou pays homage to its history while looking forward to an

exciting future. Locally owned and under new

management, this 15,000-square-foot facility has

undergone a refining and beautifying project. It

will soon reveal new venues including a

4,000-square-foot hall for hosting private events

and The Fountain Lounge and Patio, located upstairs

overlooking the bayou. The Barcade, located down-

stairs, will remain as a casual gathering place at

night and will continue to serve lunch.

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store, a night club, a chemical company and an

iron-work facility, where its namesake originated

from. While the building has transformed many

times over the years, the industrial architectural

elements have been preserved and have now

become features. Exposed bricks, beams and rafters

add character and beauty to the space.

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brought in to conceptualize the plan with the

owners. Now near completion, The Foundry

Hall will feature an exposed beam, full-service

bar, fireplace, stage, dance floor and a VIP room

with a staircase entrance. The Fountain Lounge

and Patio will feature an elegant atmosphere

where local musical talent will entertain while

guests enjoy ordering drinks and food from a

small plates menu prepared by Chef Dean

Gehbauer, former owner of The Half Shell.

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While enjoying the beautiful architecture of

the space inside or the natural beauty of Bayou

Lafourche from the patio upstairs, Linden

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Were fans of anything seasonal and this Easter-themed South Louisiana favorite fits the bill. Bursting with the familiar sugary-sweet flavors of the candy chicks and

bunnies that line the grocery store shelves, this snack is the

perfect way to welcome springtime to the community.

Relaxing has never been easier with these steamers from the newly-opened bath and body-care shop. Hanging inside your shower, these steamers create your

own personal fragrant sanctuary to soothe both the skin

and the soul. POV

Peeps Marshmallow Snowball

FRANS SNOWBALL STAND, 302 BUQUET ST., HOUMA

Shower Steamers

GINGER & BEE, HOUMA, 985.402.1660

Limitless Outfi ters

Apparel for outdoorsmen and women is a boom-ing business but local names make the gear much more authentic. Limitless Outfitters, brought to you

by Jovi Theriot, Robert Vegas and Seth Terrebonne,

offer shirtsandhatsinvirtuallyanycolorcombination

and the Limitless social media pages have become a

forum for fisherman, hunters and the like to show off

their catches of the day while wearing the apparel.

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Driving down to my hometown one recent morning, I noticed along the highway a particular building that I remember from my childhood. It was never a fancy building,

and its in disrepair now. It was built in wood with an oddly

pitched roof and oddly oriented sideways to the highway.

Dont worry: On a quiet morning at driving 45 mph, its safe

to notice such details.

Nowadays, the building houses a boat company office. Before

then, I remember that it served as a fishing hardware store,

a fried chicken place, a donut shop and a grocery store. Ive

never set foot inside the building during its many incarnations,

but I remember it and all the different signs that hung above its

glass doors.

Driving the trip, I noticed hundreds of examples of buildings

that have been repurposed for one or a succession of new busi-

nesses. So, I made a few notes.

Remember barbershops? Many were small white buildings

with a hipped roof, and outside the front door there was a pole

spiraling red, white and blue stripes. You know what else spi-

rals in red, white and blue? A coconut snoball with cherry and

blueberry syrup. And you know what else fits inside a small

white building with hipped roof? A common, post-Supercuts

repurposing of small barbershops is snoball shops. Im not sure if

todays snoball clientele realizes what used to go on behind those

sliding glass windows, but I sure hope the building was vacu-

umed before the ice machine and sticky syrup dispensers arrived.

Not all buildings are such perfect matches, but, some are

adaptable like gas stations. As gas companies came and

went over the decades, theyve left behind buildings of one

fundamental design: a flat-roofed box containing a shop-like

room and restroom beside large garages with a large awning

where the filling pumps are located. Remove the pumps and

you may find a convenience store, florist or even a private

home complete with covered parking right in front of the door.

Perhaps the most culturally important repurposing of a gas

station on the bayou is a fresh seafood stand. For us bayou folk,

thats simply a different type of fuel.

Some buildings really dont adapt well to repurposing. For

instance, if you build a mini-storage, your family is likely

Driving by Old Buildings: Part 1

JOHN DOUCET

UNDERTHE SCOPE

John Doucet is the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Nicholls State University. Hes the guy idling outside your business, pondering the infrastruc-tures next life.

going to be in the mini-storage business for a long time. Motels

have a similar room-size limitation: Even worse, you might

imagine that an old motel might make a nice office suite, but no

one really wants to relocate there with the reasonable imagina-

tion of what went on in those rooms. Likewise, a meat market

also has difficulty adapting after those seasonings and other

carnivore delights have lingered for a while with the thermo-

stat shut off.

Perhaps the most problematic buildings for repurposing are

Pizza Huts. Even when the red roof tiles, trapezoidal gable and

booths have been removed, its rare to find a business that has

successfully moved into an old Hut. Maybe after a few memo-

ries zip by and a little saliva gets sipped back, people just cant

bring themselves to buy antiques, insurance or tattoos from a

place where they once ate pepperoni and cheese.

I guess its not so unusual for buildings to find new occu-

pants once the usefulness of their original purpose has passed.

The old Houston Astrodome is still standing for some future

purpose, but voters cant figure out what to do with it. Even

the historic abbey and monastery atop Mont St.-Michel, the

World Heritage site off the coast of Normandy, was used as a

prison between the reigns of Louis XI and Napoleon III. But, as

history has come to know, those two French dudes in general

had really bad ideas.

Some French dudes, however, have great ideas, and their

buildings could never serve a different purpose. Like the

world-renowned Dufrenes Bakery in Golden Meadow.

Although the building has been slowly demolished over the

last 20 years, drivers-by can still see that long airplane hangar

roof and remnants of the red-brick storefront. At any hour for

about 60 years, even if the temperature was below zero (and it

never was), you could always roll down your window to catch

a car full of the aroma of baking bread. Driving at 30 mph, it

was quite safe to do that. POV

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Harang Municipal Auditorium

walking trail.

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MISTY LEIGH MCELROY

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TERREBONNE PARISH LIBRARY SYSTEM

Libraries as we know it those institutions of knowledge often considered exclusive for research are finding new life in the hands of innovative librarians like Jennifer Hamilton. As community librarian for the Terrebonne Parish Library System, Jennifer has the

opportunity to get out into the community, spread the word about all that the system

has to offer and learn first-hand what residents want from their local information

center.

Her community efforts and involve-

ment in interlibrary programs geared

toward teens and other groups, recently

garnered recognition in the 2015 Movers

& Shakers issue of trade publication

Library Journal. The honor recognizes

50 individuals from across the country

who are changing the way people think

about libraries while cultivating in them

a desire to learn and be curious about

virtually anything.

PoV caught up with Jennifer to learn

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Well, they wont have to come to me. My job is to be out in the community finding them. The Terrebonne Parish Library has always been very strong in terms of outreach services ... My position is to serve all the people who may

not be going to library at this point. They may think libraries are just a bunch of print books and they are an e-book reader, so why should they go to the library? They may not realize that we have an extraordinarily broad e-book collection and they can check them out from their living room or office. They may be a student who needs homework help but its 9 p.m. and the library is closed. They may not realize that all the research they need to do can be done online through the library website using our databases and new page for students ... We know when we are students that our lives are all about learning, but what we may not realize is that as adults, we also have a need for information and its not always so easy to Google it. Our library is ready to meet them wherever they are. We have an app that allows you to scan book barcodes and see if its at the library place it on hold or well give it to you at the drive-thru window. If youre a e-reader, you can check out and return books even if you dont have time to come by a library.

What can community members come to you for at the library?

In the normal course of a human life, if you are a curious human, you get to find out about all kinds of things because the world is really interesting and theres always something unexpected happening. If you work in a

library, youre not limited to your own curiosity. You get to learn from everybodys curiosity because people come in and ask you questions that you never would have thought to ask yourself. One of the most exciting and amazing things about working in a public library is learning along with the curiosity and the needs of the entire community.

What is one of the most thrilling things about being a public librarian?

If you work in a library, youre not limited to your own curiosity. You get to learn from everybodys curiosity because people come in and ask you questions that you never would have thought to ask yourself.

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I work closely with the school system and homeschool community to make sure that the resources were collecting are ones that would be of most help to students. Ive been fortunate enough to be invited to

meetings where theyre trained and if I can hear what their needs are, they dont even have to think about what to ask me because I have a better idea of what to offer. Weve also worked with the Terrebonne Parish School District and hosted our first Science Rocks program this past fall. Our goal was to create science-mentoring opportunities for students who were trying to plan their science fair projects. They got to meet people practicing in various STEM fields and get feedback as they were designing their experiments. We also hosted a collection development workshop for our school librarians in December 2014. The school and community libraries want to support student success and, if we work together, we can more effectively support that success. We were also really excited to be part of the first-ever local homeschool convention last year. There are more than 500 homeschool families in Terrebonne Parish and last year they hosted this amazing convention so families could provide the best homeschooling experience possible. I also coordinate our Future Leaders of Americas Gulf program, a youth leadership and journalism program. That naturally ties in with my work as community librarian because one of my primary roles is to strengthen our collaborations with others in the parish.

What are some of your biggest accom-plishments as community librarian?

This is one of the most exciting times that one could be a librarian because the whole world of information is blowing open. There are so many more ways to access information and those of us that work in libraries

are really excited about that because it is our work to make information accessible to people ... I see libraries continuing as we are now, having buildings that are wonderful places to gather and share information. I think as people become more and more device-connected, they will continue to want to have places where they can come together and connect. I also see us being able to provide information and make it easy for people to find what they need in all sorts of new and creative ways. We love books, but we dont care about what format they are in. Whether itsane-book,physicalbook,blogpost,videowhatwecareabout is whether or not your need or curiosity is satisfied. We have so many more tools to make it happen and its really an exciting time to be a librarian. POV

What is your hope for the future of libraries?

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What a Life!

Rev. Wilmer Todd of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin has compiled his extensive collection of writings into this daily

devotional, which serves as a reminder that our

life, especially here in south Louisiana, is pretty

great. The book features a short reading for each

day of the year and forces readers to slow down

for a moment and be thankful for the goodness

present in their lives. POV

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Courtesy ofWHO AM I?

You might think you know everyone in the area, but some of our hometown's most

upstanding citizens (those you would know) sure

have changed!

Who Am I? Im a graduate of Terrebonne High School.

Im still a Girl Scout.

I have magic in my life.

You might see me reading a book.

Check next months issueto learn my identity. Good luck!

Last months mystery youngn:

Pastor Ren MonetteLiving Word Church

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66 WARM UP Sipping Responsibly

68 WHATCHA MAKIN Slow-Cooker Chili Con Carne

69 WE SUPPORT A HEALTHIER FUTURE Sponsored by Thibodaux Regional Medical Center

70 PEDALING ON The Bayou Country Cyclists

74 WHATS SHAKIN How you can roday around your community

76 FITMIND Getting It Done

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M O S T O F U S K N O W the effects were sure

to face after having one too many during

a night out with friends. What most of us

choose to ignore, however, is how those

cocktails could be affecting our overall

health and well-being.

The National Council on Alcoholism & Drug

Dependence dubs April as Alcohol Awareness

Month to spread the word about preventing

alcohol abuse and encourage people to sip

within reason.

Although delicious, an alcoholic beverage

is processed much like poison and too much

exposure to alcohol could do irreversible

damage. Consider these little-known effects

the next time you reach for that martini glass.

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

Drinking too much causes the classic inebriation

symptoms such as confusion and wooziness,

but tossing back too many could also result

in pain and numbness in the extremities over

time. Alcoholism also causes a vitamin B1

deficiency, which can precipitate vision

issues such as involuntary eye movement.

CIRCULATORY SYSTEM

Just one night of all-out boozing could take

a toll on your ticker. Cardiomyopathy, or

poisoning of the heart muscle cells, irregular

heartbeat, high blood pressure and heart

attacks are all likely if this type of drinking

is a habit.

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

Women are advised not to drink during preg-

nancy and for good reason. Alcohol can cause

a wide range of problems such as learning

difficulties and physical abnormalities in

babies. Excessive alcohol use can also cause

infertility.

SKELETAL SYSTEM

That drink in your hand may be making your

body work harder to move about without

much effort. Drinking increases the risk

of osteoporosis and may cause muscles to

become weak or cramp frequently.

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I T M AY B E V E R G I N G on becoming too warm for much of

the fare we crave during those long winter months. Chili,

however, is one of those dishes that span the time between

bitterly cold evenings and the first sign of spring.

The all-American dish is just the thing to serve when

friends and family come to visit because of its ability to

serve a handful of guests and its filling quality. When home-

made, it is also quite a healthy option as a standalone, away

from the processed hot dogs and carb-loaded buns.

When enjoyed in moderate portions, beef is an excellent

source of protein, which is essential to repairing tissue

and building bone and muscle. Add in vegetables and gar-

lic, thought to have cancer-fighting components, and your

chili just went from ordinary to party favorite.

Makin'WHATCH

A Slow-Cooker Chili Con Carne

W H AT Y O U L L N E E D :

1 small onion, diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 red pepper, diced

1 T. olive oil

2 cups beef or vegetable broth

1 package organic spicy chili seasoning mix

1 14-oz. can diced tomatoes

3 T. tomato paste

2 lb. beef cubes

Slow-Cooker Chili Con Carne

H O W T O M A K E I T :

In a large frying pan over medium heat, heat oil. Stir in

garlic, peppers and onion and saute for 4 minutes. Add

beef and cook for 3 minutes or until beef is browned. Pour

mixture into slow cooker. Stir in broth, tomatoes, tomato

paste and seasoning mix; stir to combine. Cook chili for

3-5 hours on high setting or 7-8 hours on low setting.

Serve with cornbread, cheese, sour cream or your favorite

toppings.

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Protecting Yourself from Oral Cancer

T H I B O D A U X R E G I O N A L M E D I C A L C E N T E RW E

S U P P OR T

a healthier

future

O V E R 1 1 0 , 0 0 0 C A S E S of oral, head

and neck cancers are diagnosed

annually in the United States. Since

many people are not familiar with the

signs and symptoms of these cancers,

about 50 percent of these cases are

found in late stages. Most oral, head

and neck cancers can be prevented. At

least 75 percent of these diseases are

caused by alcohol, tobacco, including

cigarettes and smokeless tobacco,

and poor oral hygiene. Men are

affected with oral cancer about two

times more than women and the Oral

Cancer Foundation reports that the

quickest growing segment of the oral

cancer population is young, healthy,

non-smokers due to the connection to

the human papillomavirus (HPV.)

Signs of oral, head and neck cancer

may include a mouth sore that doesnt

heal, sore throat, lumps or patches

in the mouth, trouble swallowing,

changes in voice, or a lump in the

neck. Symptoms also may affect spe-

cific areas of the head and neck and

may include the lips, tongue or on

the floor of the mouth. They also may

occur inside your cheeks, on your

gums or on the roof of your mouth.

Screening is the first step in early

detection and may vary depending on

symptoms. For an oral screening, a

doctor will check your face, neck, lips

and entire mouth. To find the cause of

symptoms in the head or neck area, a

doctor will evaluate medical history,

perform a physical examination and

order diagnostic tests, if needed.

In association with the Cancer Center

of Thibodaux Regional, Dr. Christo-

pher Saal, MD, DDS, Board Certified

Oral and Facial Surgeon, will offer

a free oral, head and neck cancer

screening at Thibodaux Regional

Medical Center on Saturday, April

18th from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the

hospitals main lobby.

L A U R A G R O S , R N , C B C N , PAT I E N T C A R E C O O R D I N AT O R ,

C A N C E R C E N T E R O F T H I B O D A U X R E G I O N A L

For more information on this free screening or to find out more about oral, head and neck

cancers, call the Cancer Center of Thibodaux Regional at 985.493.4008.

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J A C O B J E N N I N G SE S T H E R E L L I S

Pedaling On

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T H E B AY O U C O U N T R Y C Y C L I S T S is an eclec-

tic group of enthusiasts from all walks of life,

coming together like the spokes of their wheels,

riding along in harmony. The club was formed

in 1993 and has continued to prosper ever since.

Though some may come and go (and come back

again), theyre always welcome and have friends

to ride with.

Its more than just cycling, Brian Naquin,

president of the group, says. I consider everyone

in the club my friend. Were all from different

walks of life: moms, doctors, lawyers and oil

field workers. But were one team when were

out there. Its something you have to experience.

STANDING THE TEST OF TIME

Much like any club, it started as a group of

individuals with a common interest. Thus far, its

stood the test of time. Still thriving more than 20

years later, the club hosts cycling events, enjoys

club rides together and participates in rides

throughout the state. Its next event will be the

Spring Ride and 5K on April 26. The event has

been in existence just about as long as the club

and features a 25-, 42- and 62-mile bike ride

along with the recent addition of a 5K run.

This is only the third year for the 5K, so that

part is usually a little smaller, Brian says. We

decided to do it to get more people involved and

more runners involved so we could do something

for runners that dont cycle. Im kind of hoping

that the 5K really grows because its probably

been within the last couple of years that running

really got popular here.

The event generally benefits a different charity

every couple of years. This year, proceeds will go

to the Louis Infant Crisis Center in Bayou Black,

a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week emergency shelter for

children suffering from abuse or neglect. The

center works with the Louisiana State Protective

Services and Child Placement Agency as well as

some parents to meet the needs of children and

their families in emergency situations where

they may be in danger of mistreatment, neglect

or exploitation.

In years past, the BCC has supported causes

including Girls on the Run, Wounded Warrior

Project and even helped a fellow club member,

changing the Spring Ride to Scotts Hope in

support of a fellow cycler who was paralyzed

from a biking accident.

He was injured a few summers ago and para-

lyzed and we did the benefit for him, Brian

remembers. It was really nice and really

personal to us.

HONORING ALAN

This year is particularly hard for members as

they recently experienced a detrimental loss

with the passing of friend and fellow cyclist,

Alan Kelly, who died in February after a long

fight with cancer. Alan played a major role in

the club as one of its founders and biggest

supporters. He spent time educating riders on

safety, coordinating rides and even founded the

Green Team, a core group of riders within the

BCC that is licensed through USA Cycling and is

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Racing Association. The Green Team also hosts its own

races such as the Alan Kelly Criterium, which will take

place on Aug. 2.

Alan was a New York transplant, but fell in love with the

area, Matt Trahan, BCC safety coordinator and member

of the Green Team, says. He was very instrumental in

swinging us back around when we started slacking off.

At one point, it was just me, Alan and three other people

and we would maybe do a ride every other weekend. He

had the grand scheme of doing a Wednesday ride every

week. He was very hands-on with planning, scheduling

and was always on top of everything. Hes done so much

for the club.

Matt says though he was sick, Alan still showed up at

meetings with enthusiasm and excitement.

You just dont come across people like that too much,

Matt says.

The BCC recently paid its respects, hosting a club ride

in Alans memory in which members rode at a leisurely

pace and shared stories of their beloved friend. With the

Spring Ride falling shortly after his passing, the club is

hoping for its biggest turnout and wishes to continue the

legacy of its friend.

We generally get about 200 people, but this year were

hoping for 300 or more, Brian says. So far, of the people

registered now, there are some from Hattiesburg, Sulfur,

Baton Rouge and Pineville. The locals will typically wait

so we get a lot of people register the day of, depending on

weather.

PEDALING ON

Although it has lost a largely influential member of the

group, the club carries on, continuing to host the same

events that Alan helped create. Though the BCC may be

missing one of its biggest supporters, there will be re-

minders of him with every ride as the club continues

to spread the joy of cycling.

J O I N T H E B AY O U C O U N T R Y C Y C L I S T S AT I T S

2 0 T H A N N U A L S P R I N G R I D E & 5 K O N A P R I L 2 6

I N T H I B O D A U X . R E G I S T R AT I O N I S AVA I L A B L E

AT B C C B I K E . O R G .

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Shakin'WHAT'S

W A N T U S T O I N C L U D E Y O U R E V E N T I N O U R C A L E N D A R ?

Shoot an email to [email protected] and well help spread the word.

CRESCENT CITY CLASSIC

SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 8 A.M.

Where: Poydras Street, New Orleans

Details: Challenge yourself at this Big Easy tradition

held each year the Saturday before Easter Sunday. The

course begins in Downtown New Orleans and brings

participants through the French Quarter, up Esplanade

Avenue to City Park. Registration is $50 at the Health &

Fitness Expo on the morning of the race. Post-race fes-

tivities include food, beverages, childrens activities and

live music.

Contact: C C C 1 0 K . C O M

PADDLE BAYOU LAFOURCHE

APRIL 9-12

Where: Lafourche Parish

Details: Residents and visitors will paddle the waters of

Bayou Lafourche during this four-day trip to learn more

about the waterways significance in the parish. The trip

begins in Donaldsonville on April 9 and ends in Lockport

on April 12. Participants can join the trip from one day

to four days and will receive a shirt, water and food. Cost

is $40 per day or $150 for all four days.

Contact: B T N E P. O R G , 9 8 5 . 4 4 7 . 0 8 6 8

SUPERHERO 5K RUN & 40-MILE BIKE RACE

SATURDAY, APRIL 11, BIKE RACE: 8 A.M., FUN RUN: 8:30 A.M.,

5K: 9 A.M.

Where: Peltier Park, Thibodaux

Details: Support CASA of Lafourches efforts to speak

up for the needs of abused and neglected children at this

race. A warmup will be held at 7:45 a.m. and a superhero

brunch will follow the races. Participants are encouraged

to wear their best superhero costume. Registration is $15

for the fun run, $25 for the 5K and $30 for the bike race.

Contact: C A S A O F L A F O U R C H E . O R G , 9 8 5 . 4 4 6 . 6 6 0 0

RELAY FOR LIFE OF THIBODAUX

SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2 P.M. - 12 A.M.

Where: Thibodaux High School, Thibodaux

Details: Join the movement to fight cancer at this

community Relay for Life event. The event begins with

an opening ceremony, followed by a Survivors Lap,

Caregivers Lap and Luminaria Ceremony to remember

those lost to cancer.

Contact: R E L AY F O R L I F E . O R G / T H I B O D A U X L A , C A R O L .

G U I D R Y @ C A N C E R . O R G

LA FETE DU MONDE 5K


Where: Church Street, Lockport

Details: Walk or run your way through the Lockport Food

Festival. Pre-registration is $30 by April 6th and race day

registration, which begins at 8 a.m., is $35. All proceeds

benefit the annual festival.

Contact: I T S Y O U R R A C E . C O M , 9 8 5 . 8 5 9 . 6 6 8 4

SAES THIRD ANNUAL DONUT DASH


Where: Nicholls State University Recreation Center,

Thibodaux

Details: Get a workout and breakfast at this race to ben-

efit Childrens Miracle Network and Childrens Hospital

in New Orleans. The route will wind through the Nicholls

State University campus and stop midway to challenge par-

ticipants to eat four donuts if they dare. Registration is $25.

Contact: I T S Y O U R R A C E . C O M , P Z E R I N G U E 8 @ I T S . N I C H -

O L L S . E D U

RELAY FOR LIFE OF TERREBONNE PARISH

SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 5 P.M. - 12 A.M.

Where: Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, Houma

Details: Race to the finish line in support of The Ameri-

can Cancer Society, aimed at helping those battling

cancer. The event kicks off with an opening ceremony at 5

p.m., followed by a Survivors Lap, a Caregivers Lap and a

Luminaria Ceremony to remember those lost to cancer.

Contact: R E L AY F O R L I F E . O R G / T E R R E B O N N E L A , B E C K Y.

B R E A U X @ C A N C E R . O R G

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BAYOU INDUSTRIAL GROUP CRAWFISH CRAWL

FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

SATURDAY, APRIL 25, FUN RUN/WALK: 5 P.M., 5K: 5:30 P.M.

Where: Peltier Park Pavilion, Thibodaux

Details: Help support scholarships for Nicholls State

University, Fletcher Technical Community College and

South Central Louisiana Technical College at this 5K, fun

run and walk. After completing the race, participants will

be treated to three pounds of boiled crawfish and fixings,

cooked up during the events Crawfish Crawl Boil-Off.

5K and fun run/walk registration is $25 through April 20

and $30 after. A no-crawfish option is available for $10.

Contact: S P L I T S E C O N D L L C . C O M

ONE SMALL STEP FOR PRADER-WILLI SYNDROME

FUN RUN & 5K

SATURDAY, APRIL 25, FUN RUN: 8:30 A.M., 5K: 9 A.M.

Where: Mulberry Park, Houma

Details: Put your best foot forward at this race to support

research of Prader-Willi syndrome, a rare genetic disor-

der that occurs in one in every 15,000 births. Registration

is $25 or free if participant commits to raise $40.

Contact: S P L I T S E C O N D L L C . C O M

20TH ANNUAL BCC SPRING RIDE & 5K

SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 5K: 7:15 A.M., BIKE: 8 A.M.

Where: The Foundry, Thibodaux

Details: Take on a 25, 42 or 62-mile bike ride or 5K to

benefit The Louis Infant Crisis Center. All participants

will receive maps, lunch, drinks, route surface markings,

SAG support and access to restrooms and snacks. Pre-

registration through April 12 is $25 for the bike ride or

5K and $35 for both events. Race-day registration is $30

for the bike ride or 5K and $40 for both events.

Contact: B C C B I K E . O R G

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fiM I N D

H O W D O Y O U G E T I T D O N E ?

How do you get it done is a question for every job, task,

duty or responsibility. What is it going to take to complete

whatever it is you have to do? A small inner city school in

Chicago has its way of getting it done with a goal to

educate students. Since their founding in 1978, 100 per-

cent of Providence St. Mel graduates have been accepted

to a college. In addition to having a committed adminis-

tration, faculty and parents, they also have a philosophy

the students recite every morning after The Pledge of

Allegiance. It starts their day and instills a message that

students can get it done. Here is what they say:

At Providence St. Mel, we believe. We believe in the

creation of inspired lives produced by the miracle of hard

work. We are not frightened by the challenges of reality,

but believe that we can change our conception of this

world and our place within it. So we work, plan, build and

dream in that order. We believe that one must earn the

right to dream. Our talent, discipline and integrity will be

our contribution to a new world, because we believe that

we can take this place, this time and this people and make

a better place, a better time and a better people. With

Gods help we will either find a way or make one.

Philosophy can be defined as an overall vision of or

attitude toward life. It is a system of thought. Consider

what the students at Providence St. Mel School recite

each morning thoughts of confidence that they can

get it done.

D R . J . M I C H A E L F LY N N practices at the

Flynn Clinic of Chiropractic in Houma.

He is available to talk health with your

organization or clubcall 985.855.4875

or visit www.drmikeflynn.com.

What if more of us could begin each day with these

thoughts or something similar? What if we began by

thinking about the choices we will make and the strong

influence those choices will have on our lives?

First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt said, Ones philosophy is

not best expressed in words; it is expressed in the choices

one makes...and the choices we make are ultimately our

responsibility.

Believe that you can make the choice to move more and

make time to exercise regularly in some form or fashion.

Just get moving from that seated position. Learn a few

simple stretches or choose to get serious and join a gym.

Believe that you will chooseto eat better with whole food

nutrition in mind. Too many are eating foods with little to

no nutritious value, full of artificial chemical additives,

colors and flavorings. Choose to think positive and have

your closest loved ones say how great it is to be around

your optimistic attitude.

Earn the right to dream. The wrong choices are more

about nightmares. With the determination to get it done

and a strong dose of mindfulness, you can either find a

way or make one. Inspired living does require work and

it is how we approach and accept work that make for a

better place for all of us.

Getting It Done

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MELISSA DUET

TELLME WHY

We start asking Why? at a very young age. And, frankly, we never seem to grow out of the habit. So ... in the spirit of being inquisitive, we decided to keep on asking and searching for answers to some of lifes most perplexing questions.

What does the term born with a silver spoon in his mouth mean?Before box sets of silverware were even a

thought, people carried around their own

spoons when enjoying a meal away from

home. Having a silver spoon during this

time indicated wealth and a high rank

in society. Farmers and craftsmen, often

covered in dirt from working long hours,

frequently used their spoons much like a

drivers license to identify themselves as

free, working-class folks. Years later, the

phrase appeared in a translation of Don

Quixote and quickly became a reference

to this social indicator.

Why are our veins blue if our blood is red?Blood is always red, but light can alter its appear-

ance, making it look blue beneath the skin. Light

travels at various wavelengths and, while some of

these waves are absorbed, some are scattered and

reflected back to our eyes. Blue light doesnt pen-

etrate the skin as well as red light and is more likely

to be scattered and sent back to the eye, making our

veins appear this hue instead of natural crimson.

Why does rain smell?A handful of scents produced in the environment

come together to create the refreshing scent rain

often brings. One odor, petrichor, is created from

oils plants produce during dry spells. When petri-

chor comes in contact with a compound produced

by bacteria in soil, the two create that familiar wet

weather scent. Ozone also plays a part in the smell,

creating a chlorine-like aroma when lightning

divides oxygen and nitrogen molecules to produce

nitric oxide. POV

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SPRING FASHION PRE-VUE

Spring is here! Time for festivals, spring weddings, gradua-tions and vacations. However, the only thing that matters, of course, is, what will you be wearing?

While some of 2014s trends, such as boxy crop tops, sporty

styles, graphic tees and sheer pieces, arent going anywhere,

there are plenty of new trends, as seen during New York Fashion

Week, this season that will make you excited to get dressed and

update your style.

AMANDA FIDLER

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FloralsFlorals? For spring? Groundbreaking. I

know. Miranda Priestly (The Devil Wears

Prada) was right. Nothing shocking here.

But, just because florals are always in for

spring, that doesnt mean youll be seeing

the same old, boring styles. Take a cue from

the runways last fall and go for prints that

are bigger, bolder and head-to-toe.

Off the ShoulderAfter seasons of bare midriffs, its nice

to see this trend make a comeback. The

runways showed cutouts, off-the-shoulder,

and one-shoulder styles making an appear-

ance in casual tops and formal gowns. This

subtle, sexy detail is the perfect way to start

showing a little skin before summer.

The New BohemianFree-spirited and free-flowing. Channel

Joni Mitchell this spring in long, flowy,

floor-sweeping styles. These loose, caftan-

style frocks in bold prints and vivid colors

will make you stylishly stand out in the

sea of tired, predictable maxi dresses weve

seen year after year.

Black is the New BlackJust as bright white was one of the it

colors for winter, bla

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