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DOING WHAT YOU LOVE

EDITOR’S NOTE

H appy 2016 to all of our readers! As I was looking over this month’s features I realized that

they all have one major connection - all of these people are doing what they love, and it shows!

As you flip through these pages you’ll find many examples of people who had dreams and pursued them. You’ll find our cover story where a man can take someone else’s trash and turn it into an epic masterpiece of woodwork. You’ll read about a sleep specialist, something I’m sure we all love to do, and see her passionate point of view about the sleeping process and it’s many benefits.

You’ll also run across our feature on Patty Whitney and the Bayou History Center, where she shares her love of helping others trace their roots back in time, or perhaps you’ll enjoy reading about a local farmer who grows his lettuce a bit differently than expected in our area.

All in all, these people are uniquely talented in each their own way. They have developed a skill or craft and have used it as a source of happiness in their everyday lives. Read about the passion that they have and be inspired and draw your passion from their stories. What do you love to do?

We are always looking for interesting people, places, and events to introduce to our readers each month. If you love to do something that’s unique and you think others would be interested in learning about your passion, don’t hesitate to email me at [email protected].

We hope you enjoy our January 2016 issue of What Now. Now turn the pages and be inspired by people in your area! Happy New Year!

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DEMOLITION TO PRESENTATION

COVER STORY

WRITTEN BY | BR ITTNEY COURTEAUX

A rtist and craftsman David Bergeron, along with wife and business partner Tiffany Bergeron, share their appreciation of

salvaged lumber that he transforms into unique décor. Starting out simply experimenting in the early 90’s, what Dave thought to be hobby turned into his career approximately ten years later. In 1999, Bergeron Woodworks was incorporated and Dave’s crafty woodwork began to sell. Fast-forward fifteen years later, and his artistic woodwork is part of the wholesale business and can be purchased in nearly 30 retail stores around the United States. Bergeron Woodworks can also be found at festivals near and far, including New Orleans’ own Jazz Fest.

Upon entering Bergeron’s tin-roof workshop, present day machinery is absent taking into consideration Dave’s preference for old-world techniques. There are only hand tools handy for the craftsman to transform recycled wood from demolition projects to presentation pieces of ornamentation. Visible from the garage door is lumber to be reused ranging from large 2x4s recovered to make armoires to small 3x3 pieces reused to make keepsake boxes.

HISTORICAL PATTERN Having been born the son of an ironworker and seamstress,

creativity and originality came naturally to Dave. He was born and raised around people creating things from metal buildings to quilts. Dave’s grandfather also contributed in many ways to his path of artistic craftsmanship. He says, “My grandfather, a self-taught carpenter, gardener and outdoorsman, built the house he later raised his family in as a teenager with little education.” The carpentry skills within the Bergeron family have been passed down to Dave. Partially, the quilting has been another trait that Dave

inherits and employs after all these years. Sitting around Bergeron’s one-of-a-kind dining table, he says jokingly, “Yeah, Tiff says I have some grandma qualities in me.” Tiffany’s comment is evident in the woodwork’s design, which contains patterns of all sorts, a style Dave likes to incorporate.

ZERO PERCENT WASTEThe Bergeron’s motivation behind their entrepreneurship of

crafty woodwork is recycling lumber with the goal of Bergeron Woodworks being zero percent waste. They want to do their part of contributing to eco-sustainability by keeping materials out of the landfill. Every piece of salvaged lumber collected for Bergeron’s craft is used, down to the smallest pieces that are used to create round mirrors or picture frames. Theses scraps are organized neatly into crates and barrows by the shapes and sizes, making organization a major part of the artistic woodworker’s business. Almost all of the recovered lumber is collected from demolition projects, whereas the Bergeron’s are in a race to retrieve the wood before the dumpster. To say the least, they will go dumpster diving to feed their desire of recycling lumber if need be. The duo says,

“That [dumpster diving] is the fun part.”

THE FINISHED PRODUCT There are many stories of where the reused lumber originated to

what became of the wood as the finished product. The Bergeron’s received a call about an 8,000 square foot house being renovated; they recycled all the lumber from the renovation. In another situation, an owner of a house who planned to burn an abandoned place down offered Dave and Tiffany to salvage it. They recycled


all the lumber rather than allowing the wood to turn into dust. They received another call from a customer of theirs, who was renovating an old bar into a home in Irish Channel in New Orleans. She asked if they would recycle the wood from the renovation, and in return Bergeron Woodworks made a chest with the recovered wood for their customer.

The Bergeron’s craft tends to create a connection between the one-of-a-kind homemade creation and its owner. The connection allows owners to own a piece of New Orleans history; on occasion the piece will hold part of a family’s history as well. Dave crafted a dining room table made out of the wood from a family camp that had been torn down. The family now has a piece of family heirloom that otherwise would have been lost. Another family had their grandmother’s flawlessly waxed hardwood floor turned into picture frames for the entire family. The grandmother had been a perfectionist when it came to her hardwood floor, and the family wanted to preserve the floor that endured many elbows during its time. Each and every piece created by Dave holds a piece of New Orleans history within the handmade craft.

BIG EASY ORIGINALITY Some projects come from customers doing their own demolition

and some come from following demolition projects. Dave and Tiffany tend to follow demolition routes in the New Orleans area rather than new construction sites. The recycled lumber from houses in New Orleans gives pieces specific characteristics other locations and housing structures would not provide. One major characteristic of crafty woodwork Dave creates is the Caribbean color palette. The Caribbean color palette originates from the original paint finishes on the houses; some pieces include multiple layers of different paint coats of multiple colors. The Caribbean original finish is unique to the southeastern Louisiana area. The Creole architecture comes in a tropical colors scheme resulting from a blend of Caribbean influences alive in the eccentric New Orleans area. Tiffany explains how many of their New York customers inquire about the color scheme which pieces consist of. They ask her, “People paint their houses these colors? Then I tell them we are from New Orleans. It’s understood afterwards.” The multiple layers of paint enhance texture and character of the décor.


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COVER STORY

IT IS REALLY REWARDING, AS A FURNITURE MAKER, TO MAKE EXACTLY WHAT THEY WANT.“

As New Orleans natives, the couple relocated after Hurricane Katrina taking a piece of the Big Easy with them. When relocating to their new home in Thibodaux, they also took their friend’s fence that had been knocked down by the storm. The fence is now the Bergeron’s long, thirteen foot, dark stain finished dining table. They laugh as they share the story of the fence rebirth, “After our friend saw the table, he says, ‘I want my fence back now.’” The Bergeron’s now enjoy dinner in Thibodaux with the reminder of the city’s originality.

OLD-WORLD CRAFTSMANSHIP Bergeron believes his old-world craftsmanship along with other qualities and products sets him apart from other woodworking craftsman.

There is minimal machinery or technology he uses to create his products. All pieces are handmade from the sketching, angle measuring to the precise cutting. In the woodworking shop, there are plenty of pencils, saws, and many different kinds of rulers to provide handmade craftsmanship. His round work, often time in the form of mirrors, and epoxy finishes offer customers a unique piece. The epoxy finish creates a shiny varnish enhanced with durability. The customer also gets exactly what he or she wants when ordering a custom piece, unlike making a purchase from a furniture store. The custom ordered piece contains the exact measurements and fits right in. Dave says, “It is really rewarding, as a furniture maker, to make exactly what they want. We deliver the piece and set it right in place, and the customer is amazed at the precision.” They save larger works for strictly custom orders, so the piece can be built to exact measurements and the customer’s blueprint.

—DAVID BERGERON


COVER STORY

Whether custom ordered or made ahead, most pieces are multi-purposed and all are completely original. The trunks offer storage room, and they can be purchased in coffee table or nightstand dimension. Bergeron Woodworks specializes in crafty décor made from recycled wood from New Orleans’ homes being demolished or renovated. There are solid and striped frames available, regular boxes, mosaic boxes, and harlequin boxes, mirrors and trunks. Dave has made an assortment of décor by request or personal quest such as bedframes and headboards, kitchen tables, armoires, and cabinetry. Bergeron Woodworks has also made stage signs for Bonnaroo Festival, as well as frames for

“countless pieces of folk and outsider art for private collections worldwide.” His work has been featured in some of the most popular media avenues such as TIME magazine, The New York Times, and The Times-Picayune to name a few.

WHAT NOWAs stated above, Bergeron Woodworks can be

found at nearly 30 retail stores in the United States from Washington to New York, from Texas to Florida and places in-between.

The crafty woodwork is also featured at different art shows and festivals around the States. For upcoming shows that Bergeron Woodworks will be attending, follow Bergeron Woodworks on Instagram: #bergeronwoodworks and on Facebook: Bergeron Woodworks.

Bergeron Woodworks’ crafts can be found and purchased online at www.bergeronwoodworks.net. One interested can also inquire by emailing [email protected] for more information or custom request.WN

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GROW | HOME + GARDEN

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BEGINNING ROOTS From his grandpa’s small

backyard garden, to the Greenhouse Tour at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, Fontenot had multiple avenues that began his gardening interest. Learning to ask questions from a young age, he attempted to grow his own ground vegetables. By trial and error over the years, Fontenot learned what to do and what not to do with a land vegetable garden. He learned to grow tomatoes and cucumbers on his own. A hobby and pastime, turned into a career for Fontenot after a work injury forced him to retire from the construction industry.

ADVANCING FURTHER The trip to Walt Disney

World’s Living with the Land attraction that features

oversized and gigantic fruits and vegetables grown in a hydroponic garden spurred Fontenot’s interest. He began researching processes and different ways to start a water garden. Then from there, at the age of 16, he started experimenting through creating a setup with PVC pipe, buckets, and pumps. After taking a tour of LA Hydroponics’ greenhouse, in short, the only things necessary are PVC pipe, buckets, and pumps. The first crops he experimented in his water garden were lettuce, herbs and tomatoes. Fontenot says, “[I] was always intrigued with how much faster and bigger plants could grow.” Over time, he used different setups to configure the best outcome of the plants.

After nine years of experimenting with different setups and recipes for the water

WRITTEN BY | BR ITTNEY COURTEAUX

RIENZI FARMERS MARKET VENDOR LEE FONTENOT SHARES THE METHOD OF HIS SCHRIEVER-BASED HYDROPONIC LETTUCE GARDEN.



garden to reach its maximum freshness and growth, Fontenot founded LA Hydroponics to sell his vegetables commercially.

LA HYDROPONICS Fontenot grows the lettuce sold through LA Hydroponics in his

44x160 foot greenhouse located in Schriever. He explains, “Currently, I grow mainly Bibb

lettuce, but will do any variety of lettuce and almost any shallow root crop that I get request for. Sweet Basil, water cress, bok

choy (pak choi), etc.” But of the multiple ways to grow plants hydroponically, Fontenot uses a process called NFT, a nutrient film technology to grow his crops. The different systems depend upon the crop to be grown. A nutrient film technique is a hydroponic technique wherein the nutritious water system is re-re-circulated in channels, which house bare roots of plants. LA

Hydroponics greenhouse recycles and reuses water, making water usage only 10% compared to a ground garden. Fontenot is also in the process of growing micro greens to sell. The greenhouse produces “roughly 2,000 heads of lettuce a week, every week, all year long, due to having a climate controlled environment for our plants.”

HYDROPONIC VS. ORGANICThe following is a list comparing the difference between

hydroponic and organic growing provided by Fontenot:

HYDROPONIC:1. Hydroponics feed the plants directly.2. We use clean water.3. Plants use less energy to find the nutrients as they are dissolved

in water that is fed directly to the roots.4. We are very water conservative and use only 1/10 of the amount of water that traditional soil growing uses.5. Soil quality is not a factor as there is no soil involved.6. Hydroponic vegetables are grown in a controlled environment.7. Hydroponic produce is clean as it doesn’t come in contact with soil.

ORGANIC1. Organics feed the soil.2. We use rain water and other available irrigation water.3. Plants must spend more of their energy creating root mass to

[I] WAS ALWAYS INTRIGUED WITH HOW MUCH FASTER AND BIGGER PLANTS COULD GROW.—LEE FONTENOT“

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search out the necessary nutrients in the soil.4. Organic production requires more water because much of it leaches away into the soil.5. Soil quality is very important to plant growth.6. The organic environment is dependent on the water.7. Organic produce can have animal residue on it from the environment and should be washed.

WHAT NOWLA Hydroponics’ lettuce can be found at any Rouse

Supermarket, the main distributor of the produce, near you. La Casa Del Sol restaurant in Thibodaux also uses LA Hydroponic’s lettuce in dishes. The Hollygrove Market in New Orleans also sells Fontenot’s produce. At Rienzi Farmers Market in Thibodaux, every Thursday afternoon from 4-6 p.m. until the month of December, LA Hydroponics will have lettuce for sale.

One can like LA Hydroponics’ Facebook Page to keep updated on which farmer markets they will be vending at. For more information or special request, contact Fontenot at [email protected]

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M ost people are familiar with the huge affordable Swedish furniture retailer Ikea. Their flat packed and self-assembly furniture is a

fixture in the budget design world. I don’t always suggest Ikea for homeowners looking for quality investment furniture, but it can’t be denied that they offer some pretty great deals. Depending on your needs, Ikea carries a handful of pieces that shouldn’t be overlooked just because they come from this big box store. There are a few staples that I would suggest for any budget and style conscious homeowner.

Need lots of shelving and want it quick? Look no further than the KALLAX Shelving Unit. These squared cubbies come is a few sizes, and can be bought in multiples and placed adjacently or even stacked. The affordable price tag of the KALLAX allows for more space in the budget for books and accessories to fill it. I’ve seen it used in offices, as room dividers, media consoles, nurseries, play rooms, and wall-to-wall bookshelves. Anywhere you need perfectly proportioned storage. The BILLY bookcase is another good option for a more traditional look.

It is difficult to find affordable contemporary frames locally, and I never want to pay or wait for custom framing. In comes the RIBBA frame. The RIBBA comes in quite a few sizes and basic neutral colors including silver. They make creating a gallery wall or grouping of art simple and cheap. The best part is you can order them online. Even with Ikea’s high shipping rates, its still less than buying frames at a local store.

Hooked on DIY and Pinterest tutorials? Ikea has some great base furniture for your next project. The best part about buying furniture from Ikea is that you don’t feel bad modifying, painting, or making the piece your own. The RAST dresser is probably the most hacked item in their inventory. The unbelievable price at $34.99, unfinished wood, and simple shape makes it the perfect piece to DIY to your heart’s content. Don’t believe me? Just Google for thousands of ideas on ways you can modify this basic chest. The MALM line is another good canvas for practicing your painting skills.

Also, if you don’t have the time to make a trip to Houston for a weekend of shopping, there is a service out of New Orleans, Bluebag, which will pick up, deliver, and even assemble your Ikea items for you. http://lovebluebag.com/

Niki Landry is the owner of Niki Landry Art & Design specializing in residential interiors. For more information or samples of her work please visit www.nikilandry.com.WN

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HE PASSED THE TORCH ONTO ME. I GOT INTERESTED AND HOOKED IN ONE DAY. “ —PATTY WHITNEY

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Patty Whitney shares her experience researching her own family history over generations of time. She also shares how Bayou History Center is promoting the preservation of local history and culture through encouraging others to conduct their own genealogical research.

FAMILY HISTORIANWhitney found herself becoming the “family historian” while taking care of her elderly uncle who had

been the long-time family historian. She says, “He passed the torch onto me. I got interested and hooked in one day,” when explaining how she became interested in genealogy. As any new researcher would, Whitney started out researching her own family history through the rich resources available to her in the local area. After fifteen years of research, she has garnered the ability and means to gather information on multiple family lines for generations. For instance, the trace of her family line in Europe goes back as far as the 1300s. Whitney has traced her Acadian roots back to the start of the Acadian original immigration from France. Whitney also has generational ties as far back as the French and Spanish Colonial Periods of Louisiana’s fascinating history. Although she has had significant success in her research, she has run into some brick walls that have allowed her to go only a few generations back on some of her other family lines. She has the benefit of collecting her own family history and keeping records of her finds for the future generations to come.

BEGINNING ERAThe family historian started her research in the public library after receiving the torch of genealogical

interest. To start, she began researching the records and publications available to the public at the local library. From there, she joined a local genealogy society of likeminded people who also have an interest in researching family history. Some members of the society became mentors for Whitney and were a tremendous help as she started on her path of becoming, as she excitedly describes it, the “cold-case detective” in the family.

RICH RESOURCES There is promising success for one looking to research family history here in the Bayou Region. The

area has rich resources available to researchers, typically more information available here than in other areas. The wealth of information can be traced back to the Catholic Church, an organization that kept significant records of its members. All of the Catholic Dioceses have records of birth, marriage and death information from the parish members as relevant sources of family history.

PRESERVATION Most importantly, Whitney has emphasized the importance of preservation of the culture and heritage

in Southern Louisiana. There are many reasons genealogical research is important to the area. Of course, one important reason is actually recording the history of the area. One can “look from generation to generation, to understand how the community developed over time.” Whitney states that another major role genealogical research provides is to better understand the ways of the society in which we live, both the good and the bad.” The more we know and understand how the community has grown, the greater chance we have of preventing the same mistakes that were made in the past. Whitney also talks about the land loss that is strongly evident in the area. She believes, “It is critical to start writing down daily accounts of how the community runs and how it is developed.” If land loss forces families to move away from the area, the environment in which we currently reside and the culture of the area will be lost and forgotten if the information is not collected, studied and preserved now.

EXPER IENCE | CU L TURE

TRACING GENERATIONSWRITTEN BY | BR ITTNEY COURTEAUX


BAYOU HISTORY CENTER The Bayou History Center, Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit

based in Thibodaux. The center is in the beginning stages of the foundation. Whitney, the founder, realized the need for a center that would enable families of the community an avenue to conduct genealogical research of the local area. The center is “dedicated to teaching, collecting, researching and preserving family and community histories, and studying these histories to recognize generational patterns both positive and negative, then using that knowledge to work for more just, healthy and resilient families and communities.” Thus far, the Bayou History Center is operating through a Facebook page as funds are sparse. The Bayou History Center Facebook page offers information Whitney and other researches in her group find through old records and pictures that have been collected over the years throughout the coastal Louisiana region particularly the parishes of Lafourche, Terrebonne, and Assumption. There are old pictures posted often that account for the history of the local area. Whitney has found that not only are the locals interested in the finds that are shared on the Center’s page, but also people from all around the world. She says, “The only place we do not have a fan from is Antarctica, so if you know someone from Antarctica, refer them to our page.” The Bayou History Center hopes to have a physical location in the Thibodaux area in the near future. The location would allow the family historians in the area a place to do research with the help of assistants, and also attend workshops and cultural events. Not only would it be a useful source for locals, but it would also act as a tourist attraction for the area. The fans on BHC’s Facebook page are always inquiring about the location of the center. The tourists who are interested in the area’s history would have a place to visit, learn, and research the area while meeting with local researchers. Also, the folks who have relocated and are interested in returning to the local area to do family genealogy would have a place to research through the BHC. A location with resources and assistance is the main goal for the Bayou History Center. Bayou History Center is dedicated to working with the excellent local libraries, archives, and heritage societies in the Bayou Region in order to supplement sharing the wealth of knowledge and artifacts of our bayou culture and history. With the interest and feedback received from a social media website such as Facebook, the location is sure to be successful.

If one is interested in the Bayou History Center, it can be found at facebook.com/BayouHistoryCenterInc or at bayouhistorycenter.wordpress.com. There are different historical events and information posted often. One can get in touch with Whitney though the Facebook page or email [email protected]. Help bring the mission of the Bayou History Center to life. As their motto states, they are, “Studying Yesterday To Understand Today And Improve Tomorrow.” WN



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T his novel by PhD roboticist, Daniel Wilson, is an epic story set in the near future about robots turning on humans. Though the

theme is somewhat overplayed, the plausibility and pace makes for an exciting and frightening read. The story begins when Cormack Wallace, a human soldier, finds a black box containing recordings and data about how the human war between humans and their mechanical creations began and progressed. Similar to the oral history format of Max Brooks’ World War Z, Robopocalypse tells the story of a super computer’s rise to power as the result of human error and arrogance through vignettes, first person accounts, transcripts, and technical documents. Cormac, at the forefront of the war that is ravaging the human race has been fighting off drones, rogue tanks, and other military weapons that went haywire with a group of other survivors. Anyone who is able has become a soldier to fight for survival.

The trouble starts with a well-meaning scientist who tries to create the world’s most intelligent super computer. Relying on a special encasement that disables electronic signals from escaping, he is sure that his creation will be kept under wraps. Archos is “born” into a captive world, where he will be of no harm to society while his maker tinkers with him. With a child-like voice, Archos features artificial intelligence and a complex logic system that is anything but innocent. Archos has big plans and finds his way out of his encasement and into the network of the World Wide Web. Imbued with a simulacrum of human interest and superior intelligence, he arrives at the conclusion that the life that has evolved on Earth is miraculous, but is being destroyed by humanity. This theme mirrors the theme of several other

science fiction titles featuring robots attacking humanity or segments of it for the greater good, such as in the film Eagle Eye. In this case, Isaac Asimov’s three laws of robotics were not part of the equation, so “a robot may not injure a human being” is not the default setting. Archos reprograms devices of the world to trap, maim, and kill humans so that balance can be restored to the Earth.

I love technology and gadgets, but this book was actually pretty horrifying at times. Using realistic technologies that we currently use every day, the story takes you on a journey into a dark future. Issues of ethical cyber-culture are aroused in the mind as technology turns on humanity after a scientist engineers an artificial intelligence that decides that humanity must be cut down for the sake of the other life on Earth. This is the same old story about technology gone awry and the consequences of artificial intelligence, but I found that this book kept my interest nonetheless. Packed with action, first-person accounts, and epic battles between humans banding together against metal assassins, this book will keep you entertained and wanting to find out what will happen next. The story plays out like a summer blockbuster with some heart-wrenching scenes, bloody battle scenes, brotherly bonding, and humanity coming together against a common enemy. I’d recommend this to sci-fi fans, action and thriller fans, and futuristic military battle fans especially. DreamWorks purchased the film rights of the novel and Steven Spielberg is rumored to direct the adaptation in the future. Jasmine is a Technology and Media Librarian at the Lafourche Parish Library. Explore the library at lafourche.org WN

ROBOPOCALYPSE BY DANIEL H. WILSONCOLUMN WRITTEN BY | JASMINE R ICHARD


THEPAGETURNER


S ometimes politics, even well intentioned politics, can divert reasonable conversation away from the actual details of a film. When

American Sniper was largely left out of the Oscar race, the political Right howled because they thought Hollywood was ignoring a film with a mostly conservative message, as well as a movie interested in depicting the plight of our combat veterans. Similarly, when Selma was completely ignored in the same Oscar cycle, the Left started a massive social media campaign #oscarssowhite. While both sides tried to score political points with their base, both conversations seemed void of detailed discussion of the films themselves. I would argue that this might well be because too much attention to detail would force each side to admit that they were really bad films.

While it may be true that most war movies tend to deliver an anti-war, and anti-US policy, message, and while it is without a doubt true that Hollywood is one of the whitest all boy clubs in the world (and when they do present people of color it is all to often in the most clichéd ways), those don’t appear to be the primary reasons these films were ignored.

American Sniper is completely uncertain of its message. It is a tangled mess that, at once, wants the spectator to embrace its supposed filmic realism in battle scenes, yet wants to heroicize a lone ranger who does whatever he wants (even against orders), talks to his wife on a private phone while in the midst of combat, and sports a beard around the streets of Iraq. John Wayne offered more realistic combat

than this. And what about character development you ask? Apparently not worthy of our time, in spite of the fact that a large portion of the film centers on the protagonist’s private life, reasons for signing up, and post traumatic stress disorder. Throw in bad CGI, a fake baby, more Hollywood plot turns than could be listed in a single review, and some really flat acting, and you get a movie that manages an appeasement Oscar nomination and no real chance of winning. Seems generous if you ask me.

Selma is a film directed by an African-American, female director; something Hollywood desperately needs more of. And it’s a depiction of one of the most important historical moments in the Civil Rights movement—a moment with complex dialogue between white and black, Martin Luther King and Malcom X, urban civil rights activists and rural. It was a moment of great tragedy and it sparked profound change. But the film is far less profound. The characters are flat and feel like a cardboard cutout, it’s exploration of motivation for all character’s couldn’t be more cliché, and the film feels more like a made-for-TV educational special than a complex take on race in America.

The politicos can whine all they want about their films being left out, but so long as the films do nothing more than pander to a political base through bad filmmaking, I’m glad they were left out. We need hard-hitting films that challenge what we think on both sides—not more drivel like Selma and American Sniper.Todd is an assistant professor in English at Nicholls State University. Contact him at [email protected]

AMERICAN SNIPER AND SELMA WRITTEN BY | TODD KENNEDY


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THE MANY BENEFITS OF SLEEP

SILVER SCREEN

WRITTEN BY | CELESTE ROBERTS BERGERON

THR IVE | H EA L TH + WEL LNESS

WELL-RESTED


W e make sure to shower, brush our teeth, exercise, and eat healthy meals, but do we make sure to practice proper sleep

hygiene? Although our schedules often require us to stay alert at all times, if we neglect our sleep, we could face severe consequences.

Dr. LaSandra Barton, MD, of Thibodaux Regional Medical Center helps patients understand the importance of sleeping well. “Sleep in general has been studied more over the past decade because the medical community became more interested in sleep when we recognized that bad things happen during sleep: more heart attacks, more strokes, and death,” she explains. “Studies have proven that there are a huge amount of patients with breathing-related sleep disorders, in particular obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA), and that’s what drew me to the area of sleep related breathing disorders.”

Dr. Barton is a pulmonologist, a specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders related to the respiratory system. She graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Pulmonology (and sleep). Because many sleeping disorders are related to breathing, sleep studies are a sub-specialty of pulmonary.

“Symptoms of insomnia and hypersomnia, which are the difficulty to fall asleep and the feeling of excessive sleepiness, respectively, are often caused by a sleep-related breathing disorder,” Dr. Barton says. “About thirty-percent of my patients have sleep apnea, which causes them to wake up multiple times during the night because of an interruption in their breathing pattern. Irregular heartbeats and hypertension are caused by sleep related breathing disorder, in particular, obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep is essential to one’s overall

health; if you sleep less than six hours or more than ten hours, your mortality can be increased, based on studies.”

Why is sleeping well so important? While we rest, our bodies keep working: muscles are repaired, growth hormones are regulated, memories are consolidated, and energy is conserved for the next day’s activities. Basically, a good night’s rest helps us function in our daily lives.

“Sleep deprivation can lead to physical health issues, including changes in metabolism, issues in cognitive performance, weakened immune system, and cardiovascular changes that could actually lead to death,” Dr. Barton warns. “Lack of sleep can lead to infections. In fact, if diabetics do not sleep well, their body cannot maintain their glucose levels properly.”

In addition to health risks, a lack of sleep can cause poor judgement, irritability, lack of concentration, and even accidents on the road and at work. If you feel too drowsy to drive, don’t sit behind the wheel!

HOW TO SLEEP LIKE A PROThe first step to sleeping well is practicing good sleep hygiene.

Make sure that your bedroom is used only for sleep; avoid working, studying, watching television, and playing on your phone in your bedroom. Your brain must associate your bedroom with sleep, not activity.

“Give yourself a regular bedtime and wake-up time,” Dr. Barton instructs. “Do this every day, seven days a week. The body naturally prepares itself for sleep based on external cues such as light, so make sure to sleep in a dark room or to minimize light. Don’t sleep


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later on the weekends; this could interrupt your cycle. The recommended amount of sleep is six to nine hours. Some people require less sleep, and some people require more sleep than others. Find a pattern that fits your lifestyle and leaves you feeling refreshed. If you find that you require naps during the day or that you must hit the snooze button on your alarm, then those are signs that your quality of sleep is poor.”

If you feel tired during the day or your partner complains about your snoring during the night, then do not hesitate to schedule an appointment with Dr. Barton at Thibodaux Regional.

“I recommend that patients track a sleep log,” she says. “I ask them to write down the time they go to sleep each night, the time they wake up each morning, and if they wake up during the night. This helps me to diagnose their sleeping disorder. I give an initial evaluation and then determine if a sleep study in our sleep lab is necessary. During a sleep study, we monitor the patient’s brain activity, heartbeats, and breathing patterns. This helps us determine if any underlying health issues, like sleep apnea or restless leg syndrome, are present. The amount of sleep studies required depends on the patient.”

WHAT NOW?Treat yourself to a good night’s rest to ensure good health. If you think that you may have a sleeping disorder, you can

schedule an appointment with Dr. Barton at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center at the Medical Office Building at 604 North Acadia Road, Suite 202, Thibodaux. You may contact her office at 985-493-4933 and view her profile at www.thibodaux.com.WN


THE RECOMMENDED AMOUNT OF SLEEP IS SIX TO NINE HOURS. SOME PEOPLE REQUIRE

LESS SLEEP, AND SOME PEOPLE REQUIRE MORE SLEEP THAN OTHERS “

—DR. LASANDRA BARTON


Season the tenderloin with salt, pepper, and any other seasonings you prefer. Sear the whole tenderloin on all sides to get good cartelization. After put the tenderloin in a 350-degree oven and cook for 45 min. Reserve the fond and juices to make a sauce for later.

For the red onion you will make a quick pickled liquid. In a small pot add equal parts of white vinegar, sugar, and water and heat add, the bay leaf, peppercorns. Once the sugar in melted pour on top of raw sliced red onions.

Cut and blanch the daikon radish, carrots, yellow squash, turnips, and asparagus into the appropriate sizes.

With the fond and juices left over from the tenderloin heat in a small saucepan add in the cornstarch or flour and butter until you reach the desired texture.

Using the thinly sliced daikon radish fry in 375 degree oil until crunchy. Add salt to taste.WN

1 WHOLE PORK TENDERLOIN

1 RED ONION

WHITE VINEGAR

SUGAR

PEPPERCORNS

WATER

BAY LEAF

1 DAIKON RADISH

VEGETABLE OIL FOR FRYING

10 BABY CARROTS

1 WHOLE YELLOW SQUASH

10 BABY TURNIPS

1 BUNDLE OF ASPARAGUS

ALL PURPOSE FLOUR OR CORNSTARCH

BUTTER

SALT

PEPPER

WHAT’S COOKING? | ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN


Logan Parker, a Farmerville, Louisiana native, is a soon-to-be graduate of Nicholls State University with a concentration in Culinary Arts and Business. Logan was chosen as one of thirty-five students from fifteen different countries around the world to participate in a summer externship program at Institute Paul Bocuse in Lyon, France. This program aims to perfect the art of classical French Cuisine. Try out this recipe that Logan has cooked while studying in France.

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T he holiday season is over and this is the perfect time to get focused on FITNESS! Did you overindulge too much over the holidays?

Are you ready to lose weight or get healthier? The best way to get your body and metabolism back to normal is to focus on eating clean, healthy foods such as raw fruits and vegetables, lean meats, nuts, seeds, eggs, and drinking lots of water! Healthy eating is not the only factor when it comes to weight loss, as exercise plays a very important role as well.

What is the best way to burn fat? Weight training! In order to burn fat (and lose weight!) effectively, you must focus on weight training with a combination of cardiovascular exercise. Without weight training, you aren’t building much muscle, which means you won’t burn nearly as much fat! Strength training (pushups, weighted lunges and squats, deadlifts, etc.) builds lean muscle mass. The more muscle mass you have, the more calories you will BURN on a daily basis! Studies show that weight training can boost your metabolic rate by 15%!

Cardio is also an important aspect when trying to lose weight and stay healthy. When it comes to cardio, find something FUN to avoid boredom. Running on a treadmill may not be your answer! Find a buddy to workout with or find a local exercise class to attend. Make

sure your workouts are a combination of cardio and strength training. For example: 25 squats with dumbbells, run one lap around the track, 4 stadiums, 15 pushups = repeat 3 times! Doing this type of combination will get your heart pumping and your metabolism up and kicking!

Another very important factor when it comes to burning fat and increasing muscle is PROTEIN. Protein is what supports muscular growth and repair, so it is important that you get enough protein in your daily diet! Try to include a lean protein with EVERY meal and snack. Some examples of healthy proteins are eggs, raw nuts, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, turkey slices, skinless chicken, edamame, beans, and peanut or almond butter.

Set a goal to workout at least 4 times a week (weights and cardio!) and stick to it. Come up with a monthly challenge for yourself, and ask your friends to join for motivation! For example, do 5 burpees and 5 pushups on the first day, and increase each exercise by 5 repetitions each day. You can do this while watching TV! This is a new year…. Focus on a new YOU!

Katherine is a local certified wellness consultant with Fusion Wellness Solutions. Contact her at [email protected]

TIME TO GET FIT!WRITTEN BY | KATHERINE EL IAS


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JUST FOR THE HEALTH OF IT

WRITTEN BY | CEL EST E ROBERTS BERGERON

I NDULGE | D I N I NG + N I GHT L I F E

CHATEAU DE BAYOU

PHOTOGRAPH BY | JACOB JENNINGS


INDULGEFEATURE

T he south Lafourche area has welcomed its newest reception and event hall: Chateau de Bayou in Larose. Previously a

popular upscale restaurant, Chateau closed its doors for about two years before Danny LeBouef, who owns and runs the Royal Villa in Raceland, created his own business. The locale is approximately 10,000 square feet and can accommodate up to 200 people. It features a full-service bar, courtyard, and bridal suite to ensure convenience and hospitality.

“I have over 37 years of wedding and event planning experience,” Danny explains. “I opened Chateau de Bayou in October and will begin offering the location in January for weddings, rehearsal dinners, business luncheons, Mardi Gras gatherings, and anything else someone may think of. My staff and I want to provide this area with unforgettable experiences.”

In addition to offering a venue for various functions, Danny also operates as a “one-stop shop” for the planning period. “I work with brides and hosts to help them find a florist, a band, a caterer, a photographer, a cake decorator, and anything else they need for their special day. I can assist with everything from start to finish; I offer the convenience of a full-service planner and a guide on the day of the event.”

In the future, Chateau de Bayou will begin featuring parties for the public, including Valentine’s Day dinners with five-course meals and live theatre and New Year’s Eve parties. “People really support me at the Royal Villa, and I look forward to serving the people of south Lafourche,” Danny says.


PHOTOGRAPHY BY | COREY SONIER

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WHAT NOW?Check out Chateau de Bayou at 14420 West Main Street in

Cut Off by scheduling an appointment to discuss your type of event and what you will need. Contact Danny LeBouef at 985-537-8484 or via e-mail ([email protected]). Appointments are available from 8 AM until 5 PM, Monday through Friday.WN

MY STAFF AND I WANT TO PROVIDE THIS AREA WITH

UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES.“ —DANNY LEBOUEF

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E very few months my partner Don Kasten makes trips into New Orleans to purchase specialty culinary items to use for the classes

he teaches at the John Folse Culinary Institute at Nicholls. He always lets me know when he is stopping at Martin’s Wine Cellar and asks me if there is anything special that I’d like him to bring back. Sometimes I have something in mind and sometimes I just say “surprise me.” About six months ago, among the various things, he surprised me with a bottle of St. Elisabeth’s Allspice Dram. Allspice Dram is one of those once popular liqueurs that was almost completely lost but has been making a comeback in recent years. It was also more commonly known as Pimento Dram, which some experts believe was why it fell out of favor. Most people associate pimento with those little red things in olives and the bright orange cheese. Allspice is actually the dried unripe fruit of the Pimenta tree hence the somewhat confusing name.

I was intrigued when I received the bottle because I had seen it mentioned here and there in various recipes for mulled wine and tiki-style cocktails but had never had the chance to sample it myself. I cracked open the bottle and poured myself a little taste. On its

own it was a bit overpowering but the flavors of clove, nutmeg and cinnamon immediately made me think of chilly autumn evenings. I put the bottle away thinking it was something I would revisit when the seasons changed. A few weeks ago we experienced our first cooler weather and I was looking for something to put a little kick in my

coffee. I remembered the Allspice Dram. A little goes a long way so you don’t want to be too heavy handed with it but it was the perfect thing for a nice seasonally inspired coffee. If you happen across a bottle of this tasty liqueur and you’re in the mood to try something different, I highly recommend it. Please enjoy this little recipe and share it with your friends some chilly holiday evening.

CAFÉ ALLSPICE6 OZ. FRESHLY BREWED HOT COFFEE2 TSP. ALLSPICE DRAM1 OZ. BRANDY OR COGNACCREAM AND SUGAR TO TASTE

Jeffery is the bar manager at Flanagan’s Creative Food and Drink in Thibodaux. Stop by for a cocktail.WN

A DRAM GOOD COFFEEWRITTEN BY | JEFFERY MARKEL


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FLASHBACKDECEMBER

A | REINDEER ROWEVeronica Granier, Tiny Stitches, and Joy Lindley, The

Bead Hive, participated in Reindeer Rowe at the Thibodaux Civic Center last month.

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C | AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR AWARDCongratulations to The Prentice Firm for winning

the 2015 Affiliate of the Year award from the Bayou Board of Realtors.

D | GIRLS ON THE RUNMolly and Mia at the 5th Annual Reindeer Run at Southdown Plantation. Girls on the Run is a 10 week 5K training program for girls in 3rd-8th grade that incorporates self awareness, life skills and team-building.

E | CHRISTMAS PARADEReady to Roll! Celebrating the Once Upon a Christmas Parade in Houma.

G | OPERATION FULL PANTRYSt. Matthew’s students helped collect food for

Operation Full Pantry, a volunteer community based food drive put together to help our local men, women,

and children in need.

F | JONES INSURANCEThe staff of Jones Insurance Services in Thibodaux, Houma, and Raceland celebrated the holidays with their annual Office Christmas Party.

GH | USWNT VICTORY TOUR

Leon Hutchinson and Holly Portier attendedthe US Women’s soccer game held in New Orleans.

B | CHRISTMAS PARADEAna and Madison showing their

Christmas spirit before the parade.

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