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June 14: Rough and Rowdy at the REV Race Gates open at 12:00 p.m. Frank Foster Concert Gates Open at 7:00 p.m. June 28: Firecracker 50 Race Gates open at 5:00 p.m.
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Checkered Flag Party 2014 Season Race #7
Revolution Park is more than a racetrack‌ a UNIQUE VENUE on 55 versatile acres! We offer our venue for: Corporate Meetings, Retreats, Birthday Parties, Festivals, Flea Markets, Car Club Events, Shows, Concerts, Auctions, Track Rental and MORE! Season Passes and REV Club Memberships now available! Corporate and Group Ticket Pricing available upon request. For Ticket Pricing or other information go to revolutionparkentertainment.com or call (318) 812-RACE (7223) Store Hours: Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Closed 12-1 for Lunch 8850 Frontage Rd. Monroe, LA 71202 www.facebook.com/revolutionparkracing
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THE LONGEST DAY
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FINDING HOME
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SUMMER SOLSTICE - ALZHEIMER’S FUNDRAISER
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THE DOWNTOWN MURAL
MGC PLANT AUCTION
AND PICNIC FUN TOO!
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM HOME TOUR
ONE DAY, FOUR HOMES
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DELTASTYLE’S 5x5
5 PEOPLE, 5 QUESTIONS
120 REV PARK: MEET THE RACERS ALL ABOUT JAY DAVIS, #55
14 Gumbeaux 17 Event Calender
88 Cory Bahr’s DIG IN 90 Wine Not
21 Social Events 98 Children’s Museum Home Tour 48 Healthcare Heroes
57 Traweek Bridal/Engagement Parties 58 Gonzales Wedding 60 Richardson Wedding
62 Father’s Day Style
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A Doug Pederson Event
118 PEO Learns About MedCamps
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ARCO brings in The Second City, 50 years of Funny, from Chicago, IL, for the 12th Annual Doug Pederson Event. Auction & Entertainment is June 21, and the Golf Tournament is June 23. Go to www.arcomonroe.org for more information.
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PHOTOGRAPHER GARY GUINIGUNDO
Dear DeltaStylers,
Over the last few weeks, we have gone back and forth, up and down, and around in circles putting this issue together without an editor. We certainly could not have done it without the support of everyone around us: our families, our friends, News-Star staff, our contributing writers, our advertisers, and each other. We are a one-of-a-kind crew, and have worked so closely and so easily with each other that everything just fell together the way it should. As many of you may know, most of this staff is brand new. With a brand new staff comes brand new ideas, open minds, and beautiful personalities. So much is in store for DeltaStyle in the coming months, but more importantly, we cannot thank you, the readers, for continuing to read and support our magazine as we pour our hearts and souls into each and every page. With Best of the Delta quickly approaching, we will be sure that it is an experience to remember for each and every one of you. Stay tuned for more information on the Best of the Delta, and thank you all again for being amazing!
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CONTRIBUTORS GEORGIANN POTTS DARREN OGLESBY, RFC CORY BAHR PAULEN LUTTGEHARM TIMOTHY J MICKEL, MD DIANE NEWCOMER DR. BETH RICKS
COPYRIGHT: The entire contents of DeltaStyle Magazine are the Copyright 2014 by Gannett River States Publishing. No portion of the magazine (editorial or advertising) may be reproduced by any means without the express written permission of the Publisher. The views and opinions of contributing writers may not neccessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Publisher.
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“25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”
June 1, and June 6-7, Strauss Theatre Center (318) 323-6681
51st Annual Juried Competition
Through June 14th. Masur Museum of Art (318) 329-2237
Downtown Gallery Crawl Thurs 5-9 PM Downtown Monroe & West Monroe. Free.
Monroe Symphony League Book Fair
Friday and Saturday June 6 & 7, 9 AM - 5 PM. Sunday June 8, 1 PM to 5 PM. (318) 410-1002
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Monroe Symphony League Book Fair
Park Presents:Racing & s a t REV Frank Foster Concert
Better Than Ezra: Bayou Benefit
7:00 PM. Monroe Civic Center. General Admission, $150 Student Wristband (under 21), $100 (318) 329-2225
Friday and Saturday June 13 & 14, 9 AM - 5 PM. Sunday June 15 1 PM to 5 PM. (318) 410-1002
Moonlight in the Garden
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Biedenharn Museum and Gardens. $5 per person. (318)387-5281
Bottles & Brushes Painting Class with Rene Hatten
6 PM - 8 PM. Masur Museum of Art. $30 per class. (318) 329-2237
Auction & Entertainment. West Monroe Convention Center. (318) 372-7817
Downtown Dueling Pianos
8:00 PM - Midnight. Aubrey Hall, Art Alley.
Juneteenth Celebration
12 Noon. Johnson’s Children’s Park.
FRI Through June 28th. Thursday June 26, & Friday June 27, 8:00 PM. Saturday June 28, 7:30 PM. Ticket prices vary. W.L. Jack Howard Theatre at Monroe Civic Center. (318) 329-2338
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LA Peach Festival Concert Louisiana Swamp Donky
Friday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM $10 each. Contact Ruston/Lincoln Chamber (318) 255-2031
La Peach Festival Antique Car Show
Registration and Car Positioning, 7:00am-9:00am Display of Car, 9:00am-3:00pm Judging of Vehicles,12:30pm
The Downtown Cinema Presents: Madagascar
Begins at dark-7:30 Free, Downtown Monroe. www.facebook.com/thedowntowncinema
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BRAD & JANA MCQUILLIN, DEBBIE & STEVE COUNTS
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MEREDITH BEENE & PARENTS
CONNIE THOMPSON, AMANDA STRANGE, & MEREDITH BEENE
CONNIE THOMPSON, AMY, AMANDA STRANGE, & MEREDITH BEENE
DR. WILLIAM JOHNSTON & ERIC LAVESPERE
JENNIFER RHEA, LAURA ROBINSON, MEREDITH BEENE, JESSICA KIRKLAND, TESSA COPELAND, & DANA FORD
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ROSILYNN GILLUM & ADAM O’NEAL
STEWART CATHEY & BRAD HOLLOWAY
ADAM HOLLAND & BRAD HOLLOWAY
CHIP, AMANDA, & PAT NOLAN
LINCOLN LEADERSHIP
JENNIFER ZIMMERMAN & KATIE BURKE
JUANITA WOODS & CARLFRED GILES
LAUREN BAKER, PATTY STEWART, & JENNIFER HANELINE
ELIZABETH PARKER & RONNIE DUNCAN
DARIN ATKINS & LANELL ARMSTRONG
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KEVIN JONES & CHARLIE SAVOIE
Elected officials and business executives from northeastern Louisiana came together on Tuesday, May 6th, to voice concerns and let lawmakers know their needs in a social atmosphere.
OUACHITA LEADERSHIP
JAMIE MAYO
MELINDA SILLO & REBEKA AYCOCK
REGGIE BROWN & EUGENE ELLIS
RIVERSIDE CONEY ISLAND
STEWART CATHEY, SCOTT STEWART, & JASON BEZOU
DAN NASH, JEFF & LIBBY LANDRY
LEIGH RODGERS, NATALIE INGLE, & KIM ALLEN
WADE EARNHEART
NEWK’S EATERY
THURMAN’S CATERING
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KAREN BENNETT, CHARMAINE CRUTHCER, COREY TRAHAN, KEVIN CASTON, MIMI COLLINS, GEORGE PRINCE, & SCOTT ZENTNER
JUDGE JEFF JOYCE & BRIAN CRAWFORD
JAY CUTHBERT & AMANDA SEPULVADO
GEORGIA STREET & JANET DURDEN
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WOODY & NICI HANKS
LEAH & THE MAC REITZELL
KATHERINE FLOWERS, MEREDITH BEENE, MARY KATHRYN, CRIGLER, ANDREE EDDLEMAN
KRISTEN BROWN, STEPHANIE MICKEL, TISH MILLER, & WENDY NAPOLI
Men who cook, mix, and brew met on May 4th for the 17th Annual fundraiser held each spring by the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council.
SHANNON POWELL & CHARLENE FORTH
BRENDA & CHARLES MARSALA, & SUE SARTOR
DARREN & TRACY OGELSBY, BRENDA MARSALA, & MANDY PRUITT
MARKY KATE SMITH, ARNIE MILLER, EMILY LANE, & JESSICA STORM
SCOTT & BRIENNE SHELBY
JUDGE JEFF JOYCE & BRIAN CRAWFORD
BRIAN & DELISA MCGUIRE
BRIAN WOODARD & JENNIFER WALKER
MAC WEAR, SHELBY RAMBO, & WILSON RAMBO
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David Finley, D.D.S. — General Dentist — Accredited Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Cosmetic dentistry is not a recognized specialty of the American Dental Association
We are very proud to announce that Dr. Finley was recently honored as the 61st Accredited Fellow in the history of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). This presentation took place in Orlando, Florida at the 30th Annual Scientific Session of the AACD. The AACD is the world’s largest organization dedicated to the advancement of the art and science of cosmetic dentistry. It has over 6,500 members in 70 countries around the world. This gives members a global classroom to learn the most recent advancements in dentistry. Dr. Finley has been a lifelong student of the science of Dentistry. The prestigious AACD Fellowship award is the highest level of excellence that a member of the AACD can achieve. To achieve Fellowship status a candidate must successfully complete a very vigorous board examination of dental cases following a very strict protocol and grading period. If the candidate successfully passes those cases within a ’zone of excellence’ they may be granted fellowship status. The true winner’s in Dr. David Finley achieving Accredited Fellowship status are his patients.
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On Saturday, May 10 at 7 PM, The Voices hit the stage at the Emy-Lou Biedenharn Recital Hall.
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, BETT EMERGENCY CARE Glenwood Emergency Services At some point during your life, it is very likely that you will be faced with a medical emergency, such as an injury, life-threatening illness, potential heart attack or stroke. Whether it’s a broken bone, a deep cut that needs stitching, or something more serious, we’re prepared to take care of your medical needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our board certified emergency room doctors and nurses are always here to handle a medical crisis with timely, high-quality treatment. We know that all medical emergencies are stressful. Our staff is committed to easing your fears and concerns by providing frequent progress reports about your diagnosis, condition and treatment.
Our state-of-the-art, 16-bed Emergency Department includes: • • • • • • • •
Only accredited Cycle IV Chest Pain Center in Northern Louisiana Private patient triage area Comfortable treatment rooms Bedside registration Fast-track for minor illnesses and injuries InQuicker online minor emergency registration service Advanced patient monitoring equipment STEMI heart protocols
“Seeing patients quickly is vital to providing optimal patient care,” said Ron Elder, GRMC CEO. “We are striving to provide a high level of care, while addressing the growing problem of long emergency room waits. At Glenwood Regional Medical Center, your emergency is our emergency.” InQuicker®
InQuicker® is an innovative online service that allows patients to virtually hold their place in line at the emergency room without having to be present. Patients arrive at Glenwood’s ER at their projected treatment time and are seen as quickly as possible. InQuicker estimates treatment times based on the facility conditions. The InQuicker online
portal allows patients to be assessed by evaluating their medical symptoms online to see if immediate care is necessary. Those who indicate a life or limb threatening medical condition are prompted to dial 911 or go immediately to the ER. It’s another way that Glenwood is taking busy lives into account and making access for minor medical emergencies faster and more efficient. To schedule an appointment using InQuicker, visit GRMC.com.
Fully Accredited Cycle IV Chest Pain Center
When you’re having a heart attack, where you go for treatment could be one of the most critical decisions of your life. Cycle IV accreditation is the highest rating a Chest Pain Care facility can earn. Glenwood earned it by demonstrating expertise and commitment to quality patient care by meeting or exceeding a wide set of stringent criteria. Glenwood is the only fully accredited Cycle IV Chest Pain Center in Northern Louisiana.
ER STEMI Protocols
A STEMI is the most severe type of heart attack, in which a clot blocks the coronary artery and as a result, the heart muscle being supplied by the affected artery starts to die. Rapid percutaneous intervention (PCI), commonly referred to as angioplasty, is crucial to the survivability of a heart attack. Experts say the sooner that a patient is treated to relieve the blockage causing the STEMI, the better the outcome. The Glenwood ER’s STEMI protocols ensures that patients with chest pain who need advanced care in a cardiac catheterization lab are taken care of as safely and quickly as possible. The STEMI service, along with Glenwood’s state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization labs and Hybrid OR, is designed to save lives.
For more information about Glenwood’s emergency services, visit www.grmc.com or call 877-726-WELL (9355).
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BASH 2014 18th Annual Event to Benefit the Northeast
Louisiana Chapter of the American Red Cross Once again, it was an evening of FUN to help a great organization! BASH 2014 was a tremendous success. It was an event fueled by great food and drinks, music, an auction, staff and volunteers, sponsors, donors and guests ready to have a good time. Proceeds from the night’s event help provide Red Cross services in 11 Northeast Louisiana parishes. Seen in the crowd for BASH #18 were Vicki and Bill Krutzer, Lynn and James Moore, Debra and Todd Colvin, Evelyn and Jeff Johnson, Ainslee and Benjamin Peters, Emily and Wesley Martin, Ashley Yeldell, Allyson Sager, L. J. Holland, Jeff Joyce, Jeff Glover, Tyler Flemister, Monica Ingram, Sabrina Mathus, Tori Krutzer, Kirk Fischer, Amy and Calvin McKenzie, Rachel McKenzie, Nelsie and Jim Bershen, Wendell Manning, Billy Haddad, Melanie and Gene King, Carol and Wayne Smith, Laura and Lance Nickelson, Vici French, Richard Fontenot, Ashley and Frederick West, Leigh and Bart Liles, Sadye and Art Richert, Lillian and Albert Paxton, Susan and Terry Duke, Janet and Bob Durden, Ralph Asbury and Diana Kirk, Sara and James Butler, Jo and Malcolm Maddox, Mary and Larry Callison, Jodee and Kyle Bruyninckx, Joe King Montgomery, Mona and Brad Fordham, Tammy Soignier, Catherine Chance, Linda O’Neal, Sherri and Wayne Jennings, Wynn and Jennifer Lawrence, Sara and Jason Bezou, and Troy Wold. The Red Cross wants to thank everyone who came and made BASH #18 so outstanding!
RICK VAN LOON & SHERI BURNS
EMILY & WESLEY MARTIN
FREDERICK WEST, LANCE & LAURA NICKELSON, TYLER FLEMISTER, WESLEY MARTIN, BENJAMIN & AINSLEE PETERS
TAMMY SOIGNIER & CATHERINE CHANCE
TORI KRUTZER, KIRK FISCHER, MATT & JODI LYLE
KYLE & JODEE BRUYNINCKX, PATRICIA & RUDY NISWANGER
LARRY CALLISON, VICI FRENCH, & JEFF GLOVER
JEFF & EVELYN JOHNSON, & L.J. HOLLAND
CHARLEN CAMPBELL, ELIZABETH BONNECAZE, HEATHER CROSS, & SHERI HAND
ANNE PATTEN, EVELYN JOHNSON, & MONA FORDHAM
JAMES BUTLER, SABRINA MATHUS, & JEFF GLOVER
NATALIE SUTER, RALPH ASBURY, DIANA KIRK, & LESLI CULP
VANNA MCMILLIAN, RHONDA FOWLER, SABRINA MATHUS, JESSICA RAMSEY
LACEY HOBSON, DUFFY FRANTOM, DEBBIE MARONEY
CLIFF HARGROVE & BRANDON BRANTLEY
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Many special thanks to our 2014 Bash sponsores!
GENERAL
CenturyLink • JPS Aviation • Marsala Beverage/Budweiser McKenzie and Associates Electrical, LLC • Outback Steakhouse Scott Powerline & Utility Equipment CAPTAIN
LT. COLONEL
Abell, LLC Alliance One Advertising Atmos Energy Entergy Ryan Auto Group The Thomas H. & Mayme P. Scott Foundation
MAJOR
Comcast Spotlight Ericsson Ralph Asbury The Mulhearn Corporation
LIEUTENANT
Ashley and Wendell Manning Brookshire Grocery Company Capital One Bank Columbia Gulf Transmission iBERIABANK LA AG Corp, LLC Midwest Consulting Group Ouachita Coca-Cola Bottling Company Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Progressive Bank Richland State Bank Scott Truck Sparks Nissan KIA St. Francis Medical Center The Orthopedic Clinic of Monroe Vantage Health Plan
Amdocs • Angela and Bernard Sager • Ashley and Frederick West • BancorpSouth • Centric Federal Credit Union Community Financial Insurance Center • Community Trust Bank • Cornerstone Hospital of West Monroe • Cross Keys Bank DB Real Estate/The Toggery • Denmon Engineering • Dr. and Mrs. Kyle Bruyninckx • Fieldhouse Bar and Grill • Friendly Finance InterMountain Management • Jim Taylor Chevrolet • Johnny’s Pizza House • Kelly Plumbing • Kiwanis Club of Monroe • Lapels Dry Cleaning Louisiana Land Bank • Luffey’s Medical and Surgical Supply • Monroe Athletic Club • Peach Tree Dental • Peggy Sullivan, State Farm Insurance PPM Consultants • Prodapt • Reddy Ice • Reeves, Coon & Funderburg • The Mosquito Authority • Therese and Sammy Nagem Thomas and Farr Agency • United Home Care
PRESS CORPS Bayou Life • Delta Style • Goodview Outdoor Advertising • KNOE/KAQY/The CW • KTVE/KARD • Lamar Advertising Newcomer, Morris and Young • Opus Broadcasting • The News-Star • The Ouachita Citizen • The Radio People
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The Second City began as a small cabaret theatre in Chicago, Illinois. It started with just funny improvisational games, but grew into its own way of creating and performing comedy. The startup theatre began to leave footprints when Saturday Night Live’s first consisted of Second City Alums John Belushi, Dan Ackroyd, & Gilda Radner. Over the years, big name comedy superstars entered and exited the cabaret theatre, and is now known top bring forth top notch talent to the industry. Now imagine, all of this incredible talent coming to our community---with skits that have been custom written with our community in mind! You won’t be able to experience this anywhere else and the purpose is to support critically needed services provided by ARCO, A Community Resource, a nonprofit United Way Agency. This is a very special year to become an ARCO partner because they are celebrating their 60th Anniversary of providing quality services for babies and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Get your tickets today! Call (318)372-7817 or visit www.arcomonroe.org *Special thanks to our Title Sponsor: Vantage Health Plan and American Auto Rental, ARCO Shred, Autoplex Automotive, BanCorp South, Calvert Crossing Golf Club, Community Trust Bank, Diamond Vault, Diversity One Staffing, Dr. Stephen Hendrick, Dr. Terry Tugwell, Edwards Transmission, Fiesta Nutrition Center, Function First, LLC, Green Star Realty, Holyfield Construction , Insurance Systems, Luffey, Huffman, Ragsdale, & Soignier, Louisiana Plastic Industries, Marsala Beverage, McKenzie Electrics, Paddy Blackard Realty, Poly Processing, Representative Jay Morris, Sassy Kats, A Resale and Retail Shop, State Farm Agents – Ben Duty, Pam Accardo, Blake Wheelis, and Kim Duke, Steve Murray, The Booth Family, Terry & Susan Duke, The Fleurty Ginger Boutique, William Lewis, United Home Care. 36 JUNE 2014 www.deltastylemagazine.com
Sarah Shook
SARAH SHOOK is excited for the opportunity to perform with Second City's Touring Company. She previously performed at Second City with Bench Co and Twisty. You can also catch her at the iO theatre with The Adventurers and the Del Tones, doing sketch with Punam Patel, or performing with her all-female team FANNY. Sarah is from the Baltimore suburbs, has never seen The Wire, loves Linda Ronstadt, has 2 cats named Velma and Edith, bakes pies, and has climbed an active volcano. She would like to thank her family, friends and Droomz!
Marlena Rodriguez
MARLENA RODRIGUEZ is a writer, improviser, and stand up comedian who is thrilled to be working with The Second City Touring Company. She is a Second City Comedy Studies alumnus and has worked with Just Great! A Weekly Revue, Paperweight magazine, and The Second City's Urban Twist. Marlena has performed across the country at comedy hubs, such as iO Chicago, The Lincoln Lodge, StandUp NY, Zanies, The Comedy Studio, The Del Close Marathon, and Boston's Women in Comedy Festival. She can be seen regularly at Double Feature, Chicago's monthly stand-up comedy & short film festival, at The Lincoln Lodge. Marlena was recently named one of 50 Hot Women in Comedy by AfterEllen.com. Follow her at @MarlenaRodrigz!
Alan Linic
ALAN LINIC is very excited to be on stage with such talented people as part of The Second City Touring Company. He is a Second City Training Center Conservatory and House Ensemble alumnus, as well as a graduate of the iO training program. He has appeared in the sketch revues As the World Burns and One, Two Many, and can be seen with improv teams Switch Committee and The Ruckus at iO Theater. Special thanks to the rest of the cast, the Second City, and Claire Meyer (with whom he runs the @WeFoughtAbout Twitter).
Liz Ruess
LIZ REUSS is excited and honored to be a part of The Second City Touring Company. Originally from Louisville, Ky., Liz is a graduate of The Second City Conservatory Program and a former member of the The Second City Training Center House Ensemble. You can also see her around Chicago performing at iO with her team pants dot com and as part of the ensemble at ComedySportz. Liz would like to thank The Second City for this amazing opportunity and her family and friends for their love and support.
John Reynolds
JOHN REYNOLDS hails from the beautiful town of Madison, Wisconsin. He is a graduate of the iO Training Center and The Second City Conservatory. Currently John is one of the main contributors for the sketch collective Kill All Comedy and The Annoyance Theater’s Holy Fuck Comedy Hour. He can be seen performing weekly at iO Chicago, The Annoyance, Chemically Imbalanced Comedy, The Playground, and Upstairs Gallery. His work has been featured in Splitsider, Time Out Chicago, NYTVF, The Second City Network, and TBS Just For Laughs Chicago.
Scott Morehead
SCOTT MOREHEAD originally hails from Iowa which, for the record, is not Idaho or Ohio. You may have seen him in Improv Extravaganza Explosion at the UP Comedy Club, touring with The Second City on the Norwegian Cruise Lines or in Texas for The Second City Does Dallas, where he gained 10 pounds from BBQ alone. He regularly performs at UP Comedy Club with Improv All-Stars, iO with The Late 90's or anywhere in the country while understudying for The Second City's National Touring Company. He'd like to thank his family & friends and everyone at The Second City for helping him live his dream as well as his wife, Karisa, for truly being his better half. Enjoy the show!
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CORMIER’S
25TH ANNIVERSARY On April 22nd, Cormier’s celebrated their 25th anniversary. Cormier’s has been a part of Monroe, LA since 1988.
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Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series Tommy Fields played at the Brown Bag Concert, a noontime outdoor concert at Anna Gray Noe Park on April 23rd. The series is presented by the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council. MEG BREARD & LISA DIXON
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United Way of Northeast Louisiana honored local students who participated in the organization’s reading program with a year-end celebration Monday at the Strauss Theatre Center.
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Timothy H. Mickel, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, again,” “Never give up, “ and “third time’s a charm” are all phrases that speak to our belief in the importance of persistence and perseverance. And certainly, being willing to accept failure on the path to success is a core American ideal. But one realm in which most people agree it’s better to get it right the first time is medical care – particularly surgery. Yet many people choose a doctor based on factors like price, not on results, which can lead to the need to visit the operating room a second time. Since I started my practice in 1990, I have done over 1600 breast augmentations. It is one of the most common procedures I perform. While things go very smoothly and the results are predictably good in the vast majority of my patients, occasionally issues arise that require surgical revision. Usually these issues are minor – elevating one breast for better symmetry or, perhaps, a change in implant size. My revision rate for breast augmentation is less than 5%. Although revision of my own cases is relatively rare, patients are frequently referred to me for revision of breast augmentations done elsewhere. Many of these patients do not have minor issues. Over the past 24 years, patients have come to me with problems ranging from implant malposition, to hard, deformed breasts, to dramatic asymmetry, to ruptured implants. Fixing these problems could require switching to a cohesive gel implant (“gummi bear”), using an implant with a different size or shape, moving the implant to a new pocket above or below the muscle, removing excess skin, performing a breast lift, or all of the above. Each patient ‘s situation presents a unique surgical challenge requiring flexibility, creativity, and judgment – all of which a surgeon develops over time, with experience. The vast majority of my breast revision cases are in patients who had their initial surgery somewhere else. While some surgeons wince at the idea of fixing a
problem they didn’t create, I find these cases both challenging and satisfying. A major revision is always more difficult than the initial procedure. Giving the patient an honest assessment of the situation and a realistic idea of what can be accomplished is paramount, and being able to provide that reality check as well as a custom solution is also the product of years of experience. It has been my privilege over the past 24 years to earn the confidence of countless satisfied patients and the respect of scores of referring physicians who entrust me with their friends, relatives, and patients in need of surgical revision of breast procedures done elsewhere. Of course, I would rather do their initial procedure – nothing works as well as getting it right the first time. But if this isn’t the case, I will do my best to work with their unique circumstances to give them the result they desire. My new website will have an entire section on revision breast surgery. I invite you to visit www.mickelplasticsurgery.com and see for yourself the dramatic effect revision can have on properly selected patients. If you or someone you know would like to discuss revision of a previously done breast procedure, call Mickel Plastic Surgery at (318) 388-2050 to arrange a consultation.
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“THE LONGEST DAY” challenges
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wo years ago Alzheimer’s Association chose the longest day of the year to begin a world-wide event called “The Longest Day.” Held on summer solstice, June 21st, this event calls on participants to raise money and awareness and to honor those facing Alzheimer’s with a full day of activity. Over 44 million people are living with dementia, each year the number skyrockets. Grab your friends, family, and co-workers to form some kind of team. On the “Longest Day”, select an activity you love, or honor someone facing the disease by selecting his or her favorite hobby. June 21st is the perfect day to challenge not only yourself, but other teams, clubs or groups. Team members do not have to live in the same state, and they do not have to be the same groups. Challenges can be made with bowling leagues, rhumba classes, golfers, all to an endurance feat on June 21st, the “Longest Day.” Martha Young is the chair person for Monroe Duplicate Bridge Club. The club will be hosting duplicate bridge players the entire day of Saturday June 21st, the “Longest Day” of the year. The entry fees will be $5.00 each game. All proceeds will be donated to Alzheimer’s. There will be door prizes from local merchants and restaurants. FUN FUN!
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Games will be held at the Monroe Bridge House, 2902 Cameron Street, off Lamy Lane. If you do not play duplicate, you can have your bridge club play on this date and make a donation As well as having their own marathon, Monroe Duplicate Bridge players are challenging a motorcycle group called Harley Owners Group, or HOG. They have agreed to a donation of $500 to Alzheimer’s. The challenge to match their pledge has been made to all Harley groups in Louisiana. When Martha Young called to challenge, the Harley Owners Group, the members laughed, saying they certainly could not refuse a challege “from little ole ladies.” Why stop the challenges in Louisiana? Martha Young called the ACBL (American Contract Bridge League) national headquarters and told them the story of the Monroe Duplicate Bridge players
challenging the Harley Owners Group. The ACBL is now putting together packets with this information to mail to each participating bridge club, asking them to make the same challenges to other groups or clubs in their state. The ACBL is also making purple bandannas for the motorcycle riders to wear on their “Longest Day” motorcycle ride. Get your teams together, and do something all day. Test your own endurance, and make your “Longest Day” rewarding. Help raise money for Alzheimer’s by participating in the “Longest Day.”
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Jana Richardson and Cory Knox exchanged marriage vows at 8:30AM on May 4, 2014 on beautiful Lindquist Beach of St. Thomas Island. Parents of the couple are Larry and Ginny Richardson of Rayville, LA and the late L. D. Knox of Winnsboro and Bennie Jo and Rosie Hayes of Farmerville. Grandparents of the bride are the late Jack and Glynn Davis of Baton Rouge and the late Glenn and Dorothy Richardson of Homer. Grandparents of the groom are the late Willie and Neomie Johns of Mangham and the late Grady and Leatice Knox of Winnsboro. The bride was escorted by her father Larry Richardson. The bride wore an elegant ivory mermaid gown by Maggie Sottero. The lace bodice was accented by a sweetheart neckline as well as a beautiful satin skirt. A sweep cathedral length train and crystal beading throughout complimented the gown perfectly. Ashley Standley served as maid of honor. Cole Richardson, brother of the bride, served as best man. Jackson Grey Richardson, nephew, was ring bearer. Also in attendance were the parents of the maid of honor Jimmy and Ann Standley of Jonesboro and sister-in-law of the bride, Laura Giddens Richardson of Shreveport. The bride is a graduate of Cedar Creek and ULM. She is employed with Medical Mastermind. The groom is a graduate of Farmerville High and is employed with Savanna. A reception will be given by parents of the bride and held at First Baptist Church in Rayville on June 28, 2014 at 2:00pm. The couple will make their home in West Monroe.
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FINDING HOME Work began on the wall in March and will be completed by June 1st The mural is based off of an original painting by local artist Nicholas Bustamante titled Finding Home. Bustamante moved to North Louisiana in 2004 from Los Angeles California. He currently teaches as an Associate Professor of Art at Louisiana Tech University. Finding Home explores the beauty of Louisiana, specifically referencing images of Black Bayou and celebrates the rich culture of the region. Nicholas Bustamante is the creative director and co-lead painter along with Whitney Causey. Bustamante and Causey will be assisted by a group of Art students from Louisiana Tech University. The mural painting crew includes Hilary Clary, Jenni Claire Nasser, Mike Nelson, Beth Dixon, Jesse Suggs and Nicole Johnson. As a fervent supporter of the Arts, property owner Mr. Michael Echols has donated the side of his building for the project. With Mr. Echols’ donation of the mural site and funding from the Downtown Monroe Renaissance Board, our hope is to contribute to the revitalization of downtown Monroe and to also enhance the presence of the regional arts community.
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Silent auction and Komen merchandise for sale. Water and soft drinks will be provided at no extra charge.
Go to komennela.org or call 318-966-8130 for more information.
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Sugar Gallery : Leah Smith Reitzell
Celebrate Art
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on the First Thursday in June: Dow Featuring ten galleries with fine art, good music, food and drink, Downtown Monroe and West Monroe will celebrate ART on Thursday, June 5, from 5 to 9 pm. TEN galleries, TWO cities, ONE night! All are invited to “crawl” from one gallery to another, enjoying the architectural jewels of these two cities on the river while visiting with neighbors and having the opportunity to see (maybe even buy!) works by talented local and regional artists. Many of the galleries even offer artists’ talks during the evening. And getting around from Monroe to West Monroe and back again is no problem as the trolley will be running—and it will be free!
The Antique Alley Association merchants in downtown West Monroe are hosting an Antique Alley Art Tour, with shops along Trenton Street staying open after hours, hosting artists in conjunction with the Crawl. “This is the second time Antique Alley shops are participating in this event. The first time was such a hit, everyone couldn’t wait to do it again,” says Sondra Hartt, artist coordinator for the event. The Ouachita River Art Gallery (aka The River Gallery), a cooperative gallery with 26 active members, regularly participates in the Crawl, but this time some of its artists will be showing in some of the shops. “When you add the number of
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artists in the gallery with the additional artists participating in the Art Tour, there are over 50 artists all within a couple of blocks”, says Hartt. Musicians will play in several of the shops. For more information on the Art Tour, call the River Gallery at 318-322-2380.
Sugar Gallery : Stacy Medaries
Sugar Gallery (on Art Alley in Monroe) will be filled wall to wall with new pieces from its seven artists: Stacy Medaries’ unique aluminum and alcohol ink art; Leah Smith Reitzell’s acrylic paintings; award-winning photography by Burg Ransom; Mary Thompson’s oil paintings; beautiful jewelry creations by Dianne Rosenberg and mixed media by Scott Stone. Sugar Gallery also welcomes its newest member, also a member of the River Gallery, Melanie Douthit, who will join Scott in the landing area of Sugar. Melanie works in acrylic and mixed media. The Palace Gallery (DeSiard Street) proudly presents Jonathan Edelhuber, who was born and educated in Arkansas. After graduating with a BFA, he left for Nashville, where he currently lives and paints in his own unique way. This specific group of paintings started without an absolute direction. While influences were present, the narrative developed as each piece was created. Finally, this body of work points towards art history while
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Melanie Fitzgerald Douthit, the June featured artist at the River Gallery, grew up in Union Parish. She loved drawing as a child and started painting at the age of 19, beginning her creative endeavors with watercolor, charcoal, pen and ink, acrylic and mixed media. Douthit says of her artistic process, "Every painting is an adventure. I have a map of where I want to go, but at some point the painting drives itself, and I'm just there to enjoy the journey." Douthit’s Mardi Gras Dachshund paintings hang in Mimi’s Café locations all over the country, and she often does commissioned creations including French Quarter scenes, whimsical “wordy birdz,” florals and mixed media pieces.
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Livaudais Studio is located at 122 South Grand Street, just south of DeSiard Street near the Endom Bridge. Owners Joli Livaudais and Jason Grisham are proud to present talented photographer Mandy Tran during the Downtown Gallery Crawl. Tran, a student of Photography and Design at the Art Institute of Portland, will give an artist talk at 6 pm, followed by Q & A with attendees. Beginning as a commercial photographer’s assistant, Tran eventually worked on a stop-motion animated movie, Coraline. Tran’s work is a study of texture and light and explores the relationship between man and nature. “These images are about my path to health and happiness. I had been ill for six years, struggling to reclaim a life that I rarely appreciated….As I began to recover, I set out on journeys to reclaim some of the beauty that once filled my life. In my work, I wanted to express my joy…, [both my] struggle with pain and my path back to freedom and myself.” DOWNSTAIRS, Julie Pearson’s gallery on Art Alley, presents A DIALOGUE: New Works by Lacy Mitcham and Ben Bennett, with the opening reception during the Gallery Crawl and artist talks at 7:30 pm. The gallery will then be open by appointment through June 30, 2014. Exhibiting their work together is an important part of the artistic process for Lacy and Ben. Two of last students to graduate with a concentration in sculpture from ULM, they influence each other, saying "We are both influenced by similar artists, work often in the same medium, and often find that we both work concerning internalization and identity. Close environment, shared www.Deltastylemagazine.com june 2014 83
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peers, and shared instructors provide healthy competition and a limited outlet of critical dialogue. In fact, we often turn to each other for this dialogue, often disagreeing and confirming the individual creativity of the other. What is perhaps more important than the similarities in our work are the differences. The way we process information and view the outside world influence the decisions we make during the creative process. These contribute to the ultimate conversation our work has. Sometimes in this conversation, the work disagrees through a display of the individual and the individual creating."
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At MAD Art Gallery, also on Art Alley in Monroe, musical and visual art will come together with live music by Grey Matter along with lithographs picturing the Beatles by Enoch “Doyle” Jeter. Born in Jena, Louisiana, Jeter received his BA from NLU before going to Highlands University in New Mexico, where he earned his Master of Fine Arts. Presently he is a printmaking instructor and artist in residence at ULM. His work appears in numerous public and private collections around the world. The 14 lithographs in this exhibition are magical illustrations for a new book by Jude Southerland
Kessler, the author of the John Lennon Series. Jeter’s lithographs will bring the songs of the Beatles to life for the viewers. Finally, Luna Blue Yoga Studio and Gallery on DeSiard Street is owned by Kim Batteford and curated by Kelsea McCrary. This new gallery will be showing new art, along with Arender Studio and Gallery, owned by photographer Brad Arender and located on Art Alley. Presenting sponsor Creed and Creed Law Offices joins together with several other sponsors to help this bi-monthly event come to pass. Sponsors include Bancorp South, Monroe-West Monroe Convention and Visitors’ Bureau, Sir Speedy, Northeast Louisiana Arts Council, The News-Star, KEDM Public Radio, the Louisiana Division of the Arts, DeltaStyle, Restaurant Cotton, Atmos Energy, Heck Law Firm, Rawls DeSigns, Community Trust Bank, Cross Keys Bank, Hollis and Company Jewelers, Marsala Beverage, Lavalle Salomon Law Offices, and Charles Kincade Law Offices. After the June 5 Gallery Crawl, the remaining 2014 Crawls will take place on the first Thursdays of every other month: August 7, October 2, and December 4.
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that is still very much in use. Many a fish and many a frog has met its end in that pot: bring it close to water and just watch it tremble! Countless gumbos it's seen, too.
If you're reading this, I probably don’t need to explain to you that here in Monroe, the water is a big part of our life. The Mississippi River, the Ouachita River, Bayou Desiard: you name it, we all grew up on it. Of all the recreational water sports those bodies support, fishing is the one that pervades my life. I love that, like produce, fish are seasonal. From spring to early fall, we've got white perch. There's bass in the springtime, trout in the summer, and the almighty catfish all year round. My grandfather brought me along to his fishing camp as far back as I can remember. We'd run trout lines, or use nets, or rod n' reels, depending on what we felt like. We fished because we enjoyed it, but it was also about harvesting food. There'd be yellow cats, blue cats, opelousa, and soft shell turtles. There was always a large gathering of friends, and my grandfather cooked -look out! -- it was damn delicious. Nothing beats food that fresh. In true Southern style, he'd dredge the fish in cornmeal, and fry it up with hushpuppies and fresh French fries in peanut oil over a simple propane burner, all in a big cast iron Dutch oven
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We'd eat all we could, fresh that weekend, and freeze the rest. About the only two rules were 1.) Don't bring any undressed fish home, and 2.) Take your fishing clothes off outside the house. The ladies had been enjoying their well-deserved rest from the male presence, and it was just not right to shock the system. Talk about redneck ingenuity, though: my grandfather built a special dressing table for fish, with a place for waste disposal, and another to clean the good parts. There wasn't much waste. Dressing [or 'butchering'] was part of the fishing. No room for being squeamish. I guess that's the difference between being raised in an agrarian versus an urbane environment. Dressing a fish depends on the size and how you're going to use it. A fish under a pound you might as well leave whole and fry. With a larger catfish, you'd keep the belly meat separate from the fillets, because it's highly desirable on its own. With buffalo, a huge river fish prized for its ribs, you'd still process the whole carcass. I was raised to use every part of the fish, with never a thought of tossing out anything usable. 90% of the fish-eating world, including my little corner of it, eats fish whole and fried -and not just the 'small fry.' Brim, white perch, and catfish are all mighty fine fried whole.
In most of the U.S., though, I'm sorry to say, we tend to eat only what's mislabeled as 'prime.' Just as eating 'high on the hog' would eliminate my favorite bits of pork (the head, the belly, the feet, and the cheeks; there's a story for another day,) the same way, by eating 'high on the fin' and discarding everything that's not a fillet, most of the fish, and the parts with the most character, are wasted. Last month I told you about snapper collars, and for those of you who missed it, it bears repeating. Collars are the meaty pieces right behind the head, attached to the pectoral fins. They're beautiful and they're tasty, and they're so often wasted in the misguided race to the fillet. Snapper is a great source for collars, and so is amberjack and grouper. Just recently at Restaurant Cotton, we started seeing our first watermelon of the season, so I've been making a relish of chopped melon, a little mint, local heirloom tomatoes, some shaved red onion, chive, salt and pepper, and cane vinegar. Spooned over a snapper collar dredged in cornmeal and fried, now that's some good fish. The fins fry up crispy just like potato chips, making for a beautiful balance of texture. I'd love to fry piles of fins as a side, but imagine trying to feed thirty people on fins -that's a lot of fish. On the subject of fins, let there be no confusion: fish fin good, shark fin bad! Very, very bad! When we eat fish fins, we're consuming a whole fish, even
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the seemingly insignificant extremities. That's a traditional and ecologically sound practice. The shark fin craze you may have heard about is nothing of the kind. It's the disgusting destruction of a beautiful species and its habitat, for one small part of its body. Got it? Can you tell I feel pretty strongly about how to treat a fish? By the time this goes to press, I will have returned from the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival, where I'll be demonstrating head-to-tail fish dressing and preparation in a special technique lab. I also happen to be highly involved in promoting Gulf seafood, and Louisiana seafood in particular; I'm looking forward to emceeing this summer's Louisiana Seafood
Cook-off for the third year in a row, a competition I was once honored to win. Another honor came just last month when I won Food & Wine People’s Best New Chef for the Gulf Coast Region. It still blows me away, and makes more proud than I could ever express to represent this bountiful region. Here in Louisiana, we've been fishing for 350 years, and you can be sure the natives before us had some well established fishing practices. No one in the U.S. can claim a longer or more deeply ingrained fishing culture.
doing too much to it, and not over-thinking it. Let the seafood reveal itself. It's the secret to cooking anything: use the best food you can get your hands on, then get the hell out of its way.
When dealing with fish, what is most important is freshness and quality, of course -- that's a given. But once you've sourced the finest possible ingredient, the real challenge is in not
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What am i bid? In what has become one of their most eagerly anticipated programs each spring, Monroe Garden Club members recently enjoyed a lively plant auction and picnic. The event, traditionally held outdoors on the bayou bank at Bayou DeSiard Country Club, was moved indoors this year --- partly to avoid those amazing spring winds and partly to accommodate the impressive abundance of items for bid. The tone was in play before the ladies stepped indoors, however. The entry drive leading to the club was lined with twirling whirly-gigs, flower-shaped darlings in gorgeous spring colors. The flowerbeds flanking the front doors to the club sported their own colorful whirly-gigs “planted” among the flowering bedding plants. The twin urns at the front doors held bright green asparagus ferns from which twirled even more whirly-gigs. The effect was pure charm!
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Once indoors, the ladies found themselves in a plant lover’s dream. Hydrangeas, roses, daisies, ferns of every description, herbs, small bedding plants, iris, citrus trees --- you name it, and it was probably there. Most of the items were donated from the private gardens of MGC members. Each had attached a “how to grow this” set of instructions giving important information about the plant. Centering the round table in the Great Hall was an enormous hanging basket containing bougainvillea with crimson flowers and lush green leaves. Tucked in strategically were paper umbrellas in pastel hues. Event chairmen Debbie Luffey and Thereze Nagin served as auctioneers for the live action portion of the morning, encouraging bidding and interspersing the items with charming personal gardening tips and tales. They offered for bid everything from
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trees to ferns, with gorgeous arrangements and wonderful containers and original artwork thrown into the mix. A 12-foot tree “topped” the impressive list! The silent auction was just as vigorous, although noticeably quieter. Dozens of tables held an impressive collection of bulbs, herbs, small shrubs, hanging baskets, and other temptations on which the ladies could bid. As with the live auction, competition was steady and stiff. Following the bidding, members relaxed while enjoying a traditional picnic lunch featuring Southern fried chicken, greens, pig-in-a-blanket, petite sandwiches filled with pimento cheese or ham and cheese, and deviled eggs, with pecan bars and lemon loves providing just the perfect sweet touch.
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www.westmonroechamber.org Karen Laban, a native of Monroe, Louisiana and her husband Richard Laban, aka “The Blend Doctor” invite you to experience a unique way to shop for spices, custom blends, salts, flavored sugars, exotic loose teas, and much more! Our store generates excitement by immersing our customer in rich & vivid sights, smells, and tastes; as we share our passion for cooking and dining excellence. Since we are a unique store and a new concept to this area, most of our customers walk in not knowing what to expect. It’s great to watch as customers start with one blend, then the next and the next. Before you know it, smiles are breaking out and friends are urging each other to smell this one or try that one. We call it aromatherapy!
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Wednesday, July 16, 2014 – West Monroe Convention Center Expo - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Small Business Awards Luncheon - Noon Admission to the Expo is FREE to the public. Learn more about WMWO Chamber of Commerce members and local businesses in our community. For more information, please call the WMWO Chamber at (318) 325-1961 or email info@westmonroechamber.org.
— Calendar of Events — June 10 - Legislative Recap Breakfast at 8 a.m. at the West Monroe Convention Center
Legislative Recap Breakfast Tickets are $10 each/Tables of 8 are $80 each To reserve a seat, call the WMWO Chamber of Commerce at 325-1961 or email rsvp@westmonroechamber.org or register online at: www.westmonroechamber.org
June 19 - The Assembly Business Leader’s Luncheon at noon July 1 - Taste of the Range After Hours Event, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Rifle Range July 4 - Fourth of July Holiday, WMWO Chamber office closed. MN-1000494969
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STO P T H E S U M M E R S L I D E ! Stop the Summer Slide!
Spring is in the air…the days are longer and kids are spending more time outside. Standardized testing is complete, and most teachers and students breathe a sigh of relief as they head into the home stretch of the school year. In looking forward to planning the summer months, families are juggling vacations, camp schedules, and sports agendas. It’s tempting to take a complete break from school-related activities, and some summer-slacking is just fine, but here are the cold truths when it comes to your children and summer break…
Children Lose 1-3 Months of Learning
According to a study by Dr. Harris Cooper, professor of psychology at the University of Missouri-Columbia, it was found that when students return to school after a long summer vacation, they've lost one to three months worth of learning, specifically in the areas of procedural knowledge like mathematics, spelling, and the writing process. Reading skills suffered too, but during the summer, most kids continue to read, so they maintain their reading levels.
Kids Lose Most in Math
On average, kids lose two months of math every summer, and for some it can be as much as three or four months. When they return to school and start studying again, they don’t just pick it back up after a week of review. Learning loss is cumulative—so if you have a child in kindergarten who loses two months every summer, by the time she’s in 11th grade, she could be more than 2 years behind in math than those kids who have had no summer learning loss. And, certain grades are more important than others. The learning loss from 4th and 5th grade is dramatic because there is a lot to lose.
What Can you Do?
The truth is we’re putting our kids at a huge disadvantage to treat all of summer as a “brain break.” So, as you are planning vacations, play dates, and camp visits, keep in mind some more scholarly activities that will help your children avoid the summer slide. It is best to create a schedule and aim daily for 30 min reading, 30 min of math, and some sort of weekly writing project. Here are a few tips for fighting summer learning loss:
READING AND WRITING
. Keep a Journal—Encourage writing . Designate a family reading time—Create a time when your whole family reads
. Summer Reading Camp—Keep lots of books around and make several trips
to the library. Join the local library’s summer reading program (there is an on-line version) and check out Scholastic’s Summer Challenge, a virtual reading camp . Play Board Games—Encourage kids to read and think critically while having fun including games like Scrabble, Boggle, Cranium, Apples to Apples, and Scattergories . Fun Literacy Apps--Meme Tales, Bookster, Sparkle Fish, and Spelling Test
MATH
. Math Flash Cards—Just once a week or so to keep skills fresh . Math Missions—A relatively inexpensive computer-based math game for grades K-5 . IXL—Math-practice website that serves grades K-8, about $10. . Mathematical Board Games—Ex. Mathopoly, Head Full of Numbers, Sequence Number, Pizza Fraction Fun Game, Pay Day, and Sum Swamp
. Fun Math Apps--Marble Math, Mystery Math Town, Numbers League, and Sushi Monster
WEBSITES
. Kids of the Couch (kidsoffthecouch.com)—Great ideas for both learning and getting kids out . Storyline Online (storylineonline.net)—Screen Actors Guild sponsored site where well-known actors read well-known stories
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. Smithsonian Kids Collecting (smithsonianeducation.org/students/Smith-
sonian_kids_collecting)—Kids can start a collection over the summer with the Smithsonian’s program . Thinkfinity (thinkfinity.org)—Fun games and activities for year-round learning . Logic Games for Kids grades 1-8 (Learnninggamesforkids.com)--Engaging logic problems for children
CURRICULUM GUIDES
These workbook series are available in bookstores, on-line, and at teacher and office supply stores: . The Spectrum Series: Available for individual grade levels and individual subject areas . Summer Bridge Series: Organized by grade level and each volume covers the major content areas . Brain Quest Workbooks: Based on the popular boxed question-and-answer game, these books are organized by grade level and cover major content areas and critical thinking skills Finally, think about what your kids may be learning next year when you plan your summer break and talk with teachers to find out what they'll be covering in class. If it's a unit on the Civil War for example, you may want to encourage your child to read a Lincoln biography or a historical novel from the time period. Use June and July to help build knowledge and experiences that will be useful and applicable in the coming school year.
What I’m Reading Now…
. Extraordinary Jane by Hannah Harrison (ages 3-8)--The artwork in this picture book is breathtaking...the illustrations are detailed and simply stunning. Jane is a circus dog who has yet to find her special talent. A wonderful message about being loved and appreciated for just who you are. . The Snatchabook by Helen Docherty (ages 3-6)--This rhyming picture book finds Eliza Brown, a rabbit, settling down for her nightly bedtime story...only to realize that her books are mysteriously disappearing! This book begs to be read aloud and will be much requested for nights to come. . Jim Curious, A Voyage to the Heart of the Sea by Matthias Picard (ages 6-10)-- Originally published in France, this nearly wordless picture book comes equipped with 3-D glasses...all the better to immerse yourself in the layers and depths of his underwater adventure. . We Were Liars by E Lockhart (ages 12 and up)--This is THE buzzed-about book for young adult summer reading. This "Gatsbyish" story of the wealthy entitled Sinclair family details the life of Cadence Sinclair, one of the beautiful people who inhabits Cape Cod every summer. It is about people with money and secrets. It is twisty and suspenseful. It is dysfunctional and heart-wrenching. It begs to be read. Have a wonderful summer!
Mothers and Babies morehouse general hospital Janos Guoth, MD Obstetrics and Gynecology 318-281-8555
Curtis Sanders, MD Obstetrics and Gynecology 318-281-5035
Martin Young, MD Pediatrics 318-283-3032
Women’s and Children’s Services
MOREHOUSE GENERAL HOSPITAL HAS PROUDLY SERVED residents of Northeast Louisiana and Southeast Arkansas since 1930. Delivering babies is one of the things that we do best. We love bringing new babies into the world at Morehouse General Hospital; and we are committed to providing quality healthcare before, during, and after birth for all of our mothers and their babies. Dr. Janos Guoth graduated medical school in Hungary and relocated to the US in 1986. He completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Guoth has practiced in the US for more than 25 years and has been a valued member of the Morehouse General Hospital medical staff for the last 6 years. He is board certified with the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is located at 425 South Vine Street. To schedule an appointment, call (318) 281-8555. Dr. Curtis Sanders earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas, School of Medicine in 1996. He completed his internship and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport in 2000. He practiced at EA Conway in Monroe for 12 years before joining the medical staff at Morehouse General Hospital. Dr. Sanders is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He is located at 618 South Washington. To schedule an appointment, call (318) 281-5035. Dr. Martin Young graduated from the University
of London, in London, England. He completed a fellowship in pediatric endocrinology at Children’s Hospital of Boston and is a member of the Endocrine Society and the American Diabetes Association. Dr. Young has practiced for more than 30 years and in 2012 joined the medical staff at Morehouse General Hospital. He is located at 420 South Vine Street. To schedule an appointment, call (318) 283-3032 Rachel Waller is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner who has more than 10 years’ experience caring for pediatric patients. She graduated from the University of Louisiana at Monroe with a BSN, and went on to obtain her Master’s Degree from Grambling University. Rachel is certified by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board and is now a member of the Morehouse General Hospital Medical Staff. She is located at 420 South Vine. To schedule an appointment, call (318) 283-3032
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Two rivers --- the mighty Mississippi and the more sedate Cane --- provided the background for two RELIC studies sponsored by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities held recently at the Franklin Parish Public Library in Winnsboro. The first three-week program, “The Flood of 1927” using John Barry’s Rising Tide as the reading material, examined the epic flood that changed the way the US Corps of Engineers attempted flood control. Participants studied the natural forces of the river itself at flood stage, explored various theories as to why the 1927 flood was exceptional, and examined the personalities of the decision-makers during that turbulent time. The second three-week program, “Cane River Creoles” using Lalita Tademy’s novel Cane River as the reading material, took a close look at the unique ethnic culture known as “Creole” in the Cane River area. RELIC scholar Georgiann Potts led the two programs. Carolyn Flint, library director, and staff members Janis Smith, Lynn Strahan, June Chapman, Dale Berry, and Bobbie Temple cleverly incorporated the river theme into their refreshments for the final session of the two programs. For the “Flood of 1927” the ladies prepared a buffet of “flood favorites” that included “Senator Percy Sandwiches (chicken salad), “Flood Debris” (a mix of nuts, pretzels, and crisps), “Corps of Engineers Hide” (fried pig skins), and “Mississippi Mud” (a very decadent chocolate cake), among other delicacies. 108 june 2014 www.deltastylemagazine.com
The menu for the final session of “Cane River Creole” was taken from Tademy’s novel --a special birthday dinner recorded there. Fiction turned to fact as the library staff prepared tasso and chicken jambalaya, green beans, sweet potato pone, calas (a type of rice fritter) with g o o s e b e r r y preserves, and peach cobbler. As an extra regional treat “just for the fun of it” the ladies also served Natchitoches meat pies and an amazing “armadillo cake” straight out of Steel Magnolias fame. Betina Reeves created and donated the cake for the event. Approximately 50 patrons attended the two programs. For additional information about these and other programs presented by the Franklin Parish Public Library, please contact the director, Carolyn Flint.
Tools and Literacy for Children or TLC is a committee within the Junior League that is dedicated to addressing the
needs of at risk children and families. This is especially important here in our city as over 30% of the children in Ouachita Parish live in poverty. TLC’s main project is the adoption of an underprivileged school. Throughout the school year TLC helps the adopted school by sponsoring events at the school, collecting school supplies for children and teachers and providing volunteers at the school.
This year TLC sponsored Thomas Jefferson Upper Elementary School. And just like any other committee in the Junior League, TLC did not wait until the sc school year began to start their volunteer work! They began last summer by partnering with J.P. Mo Morgan Chase bank to conduct a book drive and also by partnering with Central Federal Credit Union to collect school supplies. Both were a huge success! Through the book drive, over 300 books were co collected. These books were given to the school library which in turn then gave them as rewards to th the students. The goal was to help the students feel pride in accomplishing a task while also helping to build at home libraries. Exposure to books at home has been sh shown to improve academic success later in life. The supply dr drive was such a success that TLC was able to give every student at the school the necessary supplies, such as binders, glue and lo loose leaf paper, which would be needed throughout the year. An And thanks to all the people who donated money, supplies and ti time, they were also able to provide each teacher at the school wi with 2 inch binders, speckle books, paper, pencils, Kleenex, and hand sanitizer. This was important because, as everyone knows, most teachers end up purchasing these items with money out of their own pockets. Thanks again to J.P. Morgan Chase and Central Federal Credit Union for helping these students and teachers out! In addition to the book drive and supply drive, TLC looked to the ladies of the Junior League to supply each child with uniforms for the school year. Not only did active members of the league participate, but so did the sustainers! wi Thank you sustainers for your ongoing support of the League! This year TLC was able to provide 3 shirts, 3 pairs of Th pants and a belt to every student at the school! pa Although TLC knows how important it is to have the right supplies for the school year, it also knows that the Al students must be excited about learning and the upcoming academic year. So with the help of J.P. Morgan Chase st Ba Bank, Centric Federal Credit Union, Louisiana National Guard and Raising Canes, TLC got the school year started off right by throwing a back to school bash on August 22nd. It was a lot of fun and really got the kids and parents en enthusiastic about the 2013/2014 school year! During the school year, TLC’s main project was to increase the student’s AR points. Again this focus on reading was perpetuated by the studies that show the correlation between reading and academic success. TLC’s idea was to reward the student’s every 6 weeks based on goals set. These goals consisted of AR points, AM points and conduct grades. The students that met these goals were then given prizes at the end of every 6 weeks. The prizes included bowling trips, skating trips, and, because so manyy students met the ggoal, jumpers at the school. Through this program TLC helped in increasing the number of students who scored over 100 AR pts by 500%! In addition to reward for AR points, TLC hoped to increase the st students interest in reading by going to the school on one day this past March and reading to them in their cl classrooms. TLC not only focused on improving the minds of the young students, but also on their bodily health. TL This year they sponsored the 5th and 6th grade girls’ basketball team. This was the first time in many Th ye years the girls had a team. One of the first things you have to have for a team is uniforms and the Le League was able to purchase these for all the girls who participated. The girls won a couple of games an and through the Leagues continued support next year, we are sure they will win even more.
Go Jaguars! Thanks again to everyone who helped TLC make this academic sch school hool year a at Thomas Jefferson Upper Elementary School great! And if you would like more information on how to help the Junior League please visit our website at jlmonroe.org or call the house at (318)322-3236.
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BRENDA TARVER
p resid en t/ceo allian ce o n e ad v ertising, inc.
A 1985 graduate of ULM with a Bachelor’s degree in Radio/Television Management, Brenda Miles Tarver has been in the advertising field in our market for 29 years where she has worked under various titles including Production Director, Copywriter, On Air Talent, Creative Director, Senor Account Executive, and President/CEO. After 9 years of work with regional ad agencies, she founded The Miles Agency, Inc. in 1994 and partnered with Dara Eppinette to form Alliance One Advertising, Inc. in 2000. Her award-winning agency represents long term clients who have achieved continued growth predominantly in the South Eastern Untied States.
DESCRIBE YOUR PERFECT DAY.
five random questions five awesome people BRENDA TARVER DEIDRA ADAIR JIM BROYLES FRIDAY ELLIS COREY HAMILTON
I must admit that I have a human obsession with “the list”, so any day that I can wake up with a sense that my home and work TO-DO lists are under control is the start of a perfect day for me. It’s energizing to step outside my regular day and see the world from the inside out. Any person who makes a living at being creative and strategic will tell you that you have to clear out all the clutter to make room for that next great concept. I can force a perfect day anytime at the beach. Turn off the cell phone and laptop at 10am and vacate to the beach ‘til sundown.
IF YOU COULD BE THE CEO OF ANY COMPANY, WHICH ONE WOULD IT BE AND WHY???
I’m very comfortable in the position I’m in now. There’s a real sense of freedom in building a company through trial and error and controlling it’s growth verses corporate policy governed by a Board of Directors. If I had to move to something else, it would be as a CEO advisor in a social media or communications technology related field. To be able to develop ideas, research the variables and boost confidence in moving forward would be a REAL RUSH!
WHAT WOULD YOU CONSIDER YOUR GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT???
After nearly 30 years in this business, I’ve been honored to receive awards, recognition and honors from my industry and through our community involvement. But my greatest sense of professional accomplishment is the growth that my company has achieved through the growth of our long-term clients. To feel that we’ve played a role in their growth is the greatest accomplishment that I can imagine.
FAVORITE… ERA FOR MUSIC: 80’S FICTIONAL CHARACTER: PEGGY OLSON ATHLETE: DREW BREES DRINK: A GOOD CABERNET LEAST FAVORITE… PHRASE: “WHAT’S FOR SUPPER?” WILD ANIMAL: ANY KIND OF SNAKE RESPONSIBILITY: MY HUSBAND BODY PART: EARS
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DEIDRA ADAIR
JIM BROYLES
marketi ng c oor di na t or new k’s e a t e r y, monr oe , l a
ad v ertisin g d irector th e n ew s-star m ed ia group
Deidra Foley Adair is the Marketing Coordinator for Newk's Eatery in Monroe. She received her B. A. In Business Management from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Deidra was in the banking industry since she was 19, until she left her ten-year career in banking as a Bank Manager for a locally owned Arkansas bank to pursue a different career path. Deidra decided it was time for a change and started training with her father, Robert G. Foley, to become a Forensic Document Examiner. While training she was able to join the Newk's Eatery team as Marketing Coordinator. Deidra is a former Miss Louisiana Plus America and Miss Plus America 2005. She has been featured on Entertainment Tonight, The Travel Channel, The Today Show and many other media outlets promoting plus size women. She currently resides in West Monroe with her husband Jeremy, their two children, Olivia (3) and Robert Fitzgerald (7 months) and their dog, Snowy. Deidra has learned from juggling two jobs, two children and full social and professional life that having a close family unit with constant support is the key to success, survival and your sanity.
Jim Broyles is the Advertising Director at The News-Star Media Group. He has been with Gannett for over 10 years also working in Jackson, Mississippi and Fort Collins, Colorado. He has a B.A. in Marketing/Management from The University of Central Arkansas. His wife of 14 years, Missie Butler Broyles is a native of Jackson, Mississippi.
DESCRIBE YOUR PERFECT DAY.
IF YOU COULD BE THE CEO OF ANY COMPANY, WHICH ONE WOULD IT BE AND WHY???
My perfect day is when I finish the day feeling satisfied that I have experienced all of the following: accomplished a task I set forth to do, learned something new, made a person laugh, gotten hugs & kisses from my kids & husband and, last but not least, watched Bravo while eating chocolate & cheese.
IF YOU COULD BE THE CEO OF ANY COMPANY, WHICH ONE WOULD IT BE AND WHY???
Any company that will pay me to travel the world, make my own hours, give me days off to take my kids out for ice cream & to the movies and provide me with both my own personal cleaning lady & massage therapist is my dream company to run as CEO.
WHAT WOULD YOU CONSIDER YOUR GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT???
My greatest professional achievement is being the first Marketing Coordinator for NELA Dining, LLC DBA Newk's Eatery and helping lead them into becoming one of the top Newk's in the country.
FAVORITE… ERA FOR MUSIC: LATE 80S > EARLY 90S FICTIONAL CHARACTER: SCARLETT O'HARA, "AFTER ALL...TOMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY" ATHLETE: DIANA NYAD DRINK: MR. PIBB (PIBB XTRA) LEAST FAVORITE… PHRASE: "I DON'T KNOW" WILD ANIMAL: SNAKES RESPONSIBILITY: WASHING AND DRYING CLOTHES BODY PART: EYEBROWS
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DESCRIBE YOUR PERFECT DAY.
My perfect day is going to be something outdoors…sitting on a beach, hiking or skiing down a mountain, maybe going on a bike ride, with a couple of craft beers and a nice meal worked in somewhere during the process.
New Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins, CO. I lived in Fort Collins for three years and got to know a lot of people who worked there and a lot about the company itself. I admire that the company is 100% employee owned, they have amazing track record of giving back to the community, 90% of the energy used to run the brewery is self-produced and they treat their employees extremely well. I could go on and on.
WHAT WOULD YOU CONSIDER YOUR GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT???
I’ve been successful in many facets of my professional career, but being named Advertising Director at The News-Star Media Group has to top the list.
FAVORITE… ERA FOR MUSIC: 90’S FICTIONAL CHARACTER: DIRK PITT OR JACK REACHER ATHLETE: PEYTON MANNING DRINK: CRAFT BEER PREFERABLY SOMETHING FROM ODELL LEAST FAVORITE… PHRASE: “AT THE END OF THE DAY” WILD ANIMAL: RATS RESPONSIBILITY: PAYING BILLS BODY PART: HANDS
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FRIDAY ELLIS
COREY HAMILTON
owner a nd f ounde r governor s c i ga r & pi pe
o w n er o f h am ilto n group enterprises, llc d b a seren d ip ity
DESCRIBE YOUR PERFECT DAY.
I am an avid hunter and a father of two boys (Friday III & Asher). I often dream of the day when they are both old enough to join me in a duck blind, watching the sun and steam rise from the water, hearing the whistling of wings just before they light. Some of my fondest memories as a child were with my father on a hunting trip or just hanging out at the camp.
IF YOU COULD BE THE CEO OF ANY COMPANY, WHICH ONE WOULD IT BE AND WHY???
Hi, my name is Corey Hamilton, and I from West Monroe, LA. I currently live in Monroe with my boyfriend, Logan. I own and manage a retail store in Monroe called Serendipity alongside my two amazing business partners, my parents, Thom and Tonya Hamilton. I enjoy working with my customers, my staff and family. I never dreamt life would take me to a place where I not only sold, but owned my own jewelry store (with my parents to add), but I am so thankful to have a successful business and be able to work so closely with my parents.
DESCRIBE YOUR PERFECT DAY.
I am fortunate to say that I have my dream job. I recently opened Governors Cigar & Pipe and I love what I do. Next month I will be rolling a new house line of cigars named after the Governors of Louisiana. My goal is that one day my cigars will be in brick and mortars throughout the country.
My perfect day would start off with a lazy morning, sleeping in late and lying in bed talking with Logan about nothing important. When I walk outside, I would want to be somewhere secluded, maybe a lake house or a mountain home. I would take a slow hike up to an undiscovered waterfall, where I would jump off into a perfect pool of water. I would want to spend the afternoon shopping and exploring a city I’ve never been to, then have the evening to host a ridiculously extravagant, over the top dinner and wine tasting with friends and family at a beautiful vineyard. I want to end the night on a private rooftop overlooking a skyline of a big city. Oh, and if I won the lottery that day it would be neat too...
WHAT WOULD YOU CONSIDER YOUR GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT???
IF YOU COULD BE THE CEO OF ANY COMPANY, WHICH ONE WOULD IT BE AND WHY???
Serving in the Marine Corps was one of the most rewarding experiences in my life. I served alongside some of the most brave and dedicated men and women from all over the United States. To be called Marine, in my opinion, is one of the greatest accomplishments that one could achieve, and I will carry that title for life.
FAVORITE… ERA FOR MUSIC: Modern Blues Era 1950-1980) Being raised in the South I developed
a love for Delta Blues and artists like Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson and John Lee Hooker. I find myself gravitating towards modern artist like The Black Keys and Gary Clark Jr. because of their heavy blues influence. FICTIONAL CHARACTER: - David Wooderson (Dazed and Confused) That guy had a great job, rad car and some great advice on life. “You just gotta keep livin' man, L-I-V-I-N.” ATHLETE: Stan Musial.. My Dad was a huge Cardinals fan and it rubbed off a bit. Let’s face it the guy could swing a bat, he still tops most batting records, served in the Navy during WWII and played a mean harmonica. DRINK: Sweet Tea. I’m a bit of a Sweet Tea snob.
LEAST FAVORITE… PHRASE: “Hey Friday, come over Saturday and let’s split a Sunday” WILD ANIMAL: Opossums are nasty critters. RESPONSIBILITY: It’s a toss-up between dishes and laundry.
Seriously, who likes either of the two? BODY PART: I bite my thumbnail so I get a bit self-conscious when I use my hands.
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I am not sure of which company, but I would want it to be in the realm of Real Estate Development or Interior Design. To design Shopping Centers, Neighborhoods, Parks or Houses would be a dream come true.
WHAT WOULD YOU CONSIDER YOUR GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT???
Well, I’m hoping I haven’t reached my greatest achievement yet, but one achievement for my business I am proud of is Feb 1st, 2014, the day we opened our new location. We originally opened our store with very little working capital, at the cheapest rent location we could find, and with an obscure business plan. Together, we have achieved so much over the past 4 years. Opening, designing, planning, and building our dream store on Feb 1st of 2014 with a clear plan and vision of what our company is and what we want the future of our company to be is by far my greatest professional achievement. I have many more milestones I hope to reach down the road, and I hope we continue to be as blessed as we have been thus far.
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ALADDIN
LEAST FAVORITE… PHRASE: “LIKE LITERALLY” WILD ANIMAL: SNAKES RESPONSIBILITY: FOLDING CLOTHES BODY PART: FEET
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Jesus the Good Shepherd School recently held the fifth annual May Day Celebration on the school grounds in front of an enormous crowd of parents, grandparents, friends, and family members. As always, the celebration was a way to honor the graduating sixth graders as well as celebrate another successful school year. This year’s theme was “JGS Takes a Vacation” and we followed the famous Griswold family as Pre-K 3 through 5th grade danced and sang their way across the USA! Each class was assigned different songs that evoked a particular vacation destination and all the students were costumed in coordinating outfits. From “Frozen” at Disney to Elvis and Showgirls in Vegas to, of course, California, our JGS students were in full-on Griswold mode for the performance. A huge “THANK YOU” goes out to Beth Swanner for chairing May Day for the fifth year in a row! She always does an amazing job of organizing, choreographing and making sure everyone has an opportunity to shine. The show was capped off with a celebration of our graduating sixth graders. Each graduate was dressed in white and the entire class wrapped a traditional May Pole; a symbol of their passage out of JGS and on to middle school. The evening was a wonderful commemoration of not only the beginning of a new chapter in the lives of our sixth graders, but also the end of another successful school year at JGS. This year our P.T.O., led by Amy Taylor and her committee, organized an awesome Trip Raffle where the winner received an $8000 vacation package. Fr. David Richter pulled the winning raffle ticket from the thousands of raffle tickets sold during our recent school trip raffle fund raiser. Congratulations to Ainslee Peters for winning the raffle! The festivities continued after the May Day performance with our annual school carnival. Thank you to Jane Gunter and Courtney Holyfield for organizing the carnival, Rebecca Leaumont and Jenny Pankey for organizing the food, as well as the countless others who donated treats, prizes, and their time for the carnival. Thanks also goes to Sheri Hand and Caron McPherson for their outstanding backdrop design as well as all of the volunteers, without whom, May Day would not have been such a success. Our JGS family is awesome and our school is very blessed to have so many wonderful, giving people who are actively involved!
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The Year of the Lump Sum Buy-Out
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This unwelcome development was the catalyst that sparked a search for ways to reduce the risks associated with DB pension plans. De-risking efforts have focused on plan design, financing and investment policies, and liability management. One approach to managing liabilities is to offer lump sum buy-outs to current retirees and former employees. Typically, the amount offered is a sum equal to the full present value of earned and vested plan benefits. The only catch from a company’s perspective was the plans’ funding levels needed to improve before companies could afford to take action. This happened in 2013 when plans’ funding levels reached to 95.2 percent in December. Pension plan de-risking There is no right or wrong answer when it comes to deciding whether to take a lump sum buy-out. It all depends on your personal circumstances. If an employer makes an offer, you need to weigh the pros and cons before making a decision. On the positive side, a buy-out provides you with a choice. On the negative side, the money will need to be managed well or it may not last through retirement. Some of the things you may want to consider before deciding whether it makes more sense to have a monthly income for life or a sizeable disbursement today include: • Longevity: Life expectancy has been increasing which means having a lifetime of monthly income could be quite valuable, not to mention comforting. • Employment status: If you no longer work for the company making the offer, your DB plan benefits are unlikely to increase between now and your retirement date. • Growth opportunities: Taking a lump sum, direct rollover into an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), and investing the assets may provide an opportunity to realize additional growth. • Retirement income: If you take a lump sum, you are responsible for investing and managing it to provide income in retirement or a legacy for your heirs. • Investment risk: If a lump sum is not managed well, you may run out of money during retirement. • Medical issues: A lump sum distribution may provide enough money to help with large and unexpected expenses, such as medical or long-term care costs.
• Possibility of bankruptcy: If the employer declares bankruptcy, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation may take over the pension and monthly benefits may be reduced. • Wealth transfer: DB pension plan accounts rarely provide opportunities to transfer wealth to heirs. Taking a lump sum may give you that opportunity. Before making a decision about whether to take a lump sum buy-out, it’s a good idea to talk with your financial advisor and discuss how the choice may affect your overall financial plan. If you decide to accept a lump sum buy-out, be sure your employer has correct information regarding your age, salary, and dates of employment. If you’re not yet at retirement age, it’s important to rollover the assets into an IRA or they may be subject to tax and penalties. The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine which investment(s) may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing. Traditional IRAs are accounts funded with tax deductible contributions in which any earnings are tax deferred until withdrawn, usually after retirement age. Unless certain criteria are met, IRS penalties and income taxes may apply on any withdrawals taken from Traditional IRAs prior to age 59½. RMDs (required minimum distributions) must generally be taken by the account holder within the year after turning 70½. Sources: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/31/ chinese-new-year-2014-horse_n_4688672.html h t t p : / / w w w. d o l . g o v / d o l / t o p i c / r e t i r e m e n t / typesofplans.htm http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/publications/wyskapr. html#Chapter1 http://us.milliman.com/Solutions/Products/ Corporate-Pension-Funding-Study/ http://deloitte.wsj.com/cfo/files/2013/01/CFOInsights_De-risking-pensions.pdf http://us.milliman.com/Solutions/Products/PensionFunding-Index/ http://www.pensionrights.org/publications/factsheet/should-you-take-your-pension-lump-sum The above material was prepared by Peak Advisor Alliance.
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The Chinese zodiac designates 2014 as the year of the wooden horse. Since wood is combustible, experts say we should be prepared for conflict, tension, and turmoil. One occurrence that may cause some tension and turmoil during the year is deciding whether or not to accept a defined benefit (DB) pension plan lump sum buy-out offer. These offers are expected to be popular with companies that are trying to reduce the risks associated with their DB pension plans. They may be a source of tension because they require workers and retirees to make decisions that could profoundly affect their comfort in retirement. Understanding defined benefit pension plans Many Americans are familiar with defined contribution (DC) plans, such as 401(k) or 403(b) plans. With DC plans, the employer and/or the plan participant may make contributions to the participant’s account. The participant decides how to invest the savings, and the value of the account may change over time depending on how well the underlying investments perform. The amount of retirement income a DC plan account will generate depends on a variety of factors. DB pension plans are a different animal entirely because they promise a specific monthly benefit in retirement. Typically, benefits are determined by participants’ income and tenure. Traditional DB plans are employer funded, and Federal rules establish the amount that an employer must contribute to its plan. Plan officials decide how to invest the contributions and the employer is responsible for making sure the amount it has put in the plan, plus any investment earnings, will cover the benefits that have been promised. Reducing DB plan risk becomes a priority A preference for DC plans rather than DB plans was apparent long before the financial crisis; however, after the crisis, market volatility and persistently low interest rates made DB plans less attractive. At the end of 2007, the 100 largest corporate DB pension plans in the United States were more than fully funded (105.3 percent funded), according to Milliman Consulting. In other words, the companies had more than enough money set aside to pay the benefits they had promised to current and future retirees. By the end of 2012, that funding ratio had fallen to 77.2 percent. According to Milliman, “Pension expense – the charge to company earnings – also registered a record level of $55.8 billion during fiscal year 2012, a $17.3 billion increase over fiscal year 2011, which at that time was the highest on record.”
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SYAA PRESENTS
THE LION, THE WITCH, & THE WARDROBE SCHOOL SHOWS
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Registration begins as early as April 1! Be sure to like us on Facebook and visit our web page at www.straussyouthacademyforthearts.com where we’ll post the latest information as it become available!
SYAA’s High School Musical
June 9-13
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June 16-20
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June 23-27
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July 7-11
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July 14-18
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July 21-25
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tial in a safe, supportive --- and fun --- environment. Because they are surrounded by others who share many of their own challenges, the children come to realize that they are not “the only one” facing such issues. Dr. Mike Zambie founded MedCamps in 1987 when he realized through his practice that there were many children who, but for medical challenges, would love to experience a “camp” adventure. His first camp, according to Seney, had 13 participants and was held on the ULM campus. From that beginning based more on visionary hope than monetary underpinning, MedCamps of Louisiana has grown. In 2013, over 250 campers from 44 parishes participated in nine sessions. “An exciting new opportunity has come to MedCamps through the Louisiana Tech School of Architecture just this year,” Seney said. “Students there have designed and are building a pavilion behind our dining hall at Camp Alabama using materials provided by MedCamps.” In future years, the group hopes to partner on even more improvements. The beautiful Bayou Lane home of Candy Goldman was the setting for the meeting. Serving as hostesses with Goldman were Elnice Davis and Joan Mullens. Centering the dining table was a whimsical arrangement of Southern yard flowers and greenery. Hidden among the leaves were ceramic bunnies, each more charming than the next. They guarded a delicious brunch featuring individual Quiche Lorraine, lemon pound cake, delicious mixed fruit and marshmallow gelatins, and an assortment of artisanal cheeses with grapes and strawberries. Coffee and juice completed the offering.
P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization), one of the pioneer societies for women, was founded on January 21, 1869, by seven students at Iowa Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Today, P.E.O. has grown from that tiny membership of seven to almost a quarter of a million members in chapters in the United States and Canada. The P.E.O. Sisterhood is passionate about its mission: promoting educational opportunities for women. Our sisterhood proudly makes a difference in women's lives with six philanthropies that include ownership of a two-year women's college, Cottey College; and five programs that provide higher educational assistance: P.E.O. Educational Loan Fund, P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund, P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education, P.E.O. Scholar Awards, and P.E.O. STAR Scholarship.
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MEET JAY DAVIS Did you ever wonder where race car drivers come from? All have a story – for most the passion for racing begins in childhood. Few can claim racing as their day job. Unlike most youthful sports, racing can be a lifelong pursuit. Pit crews consist of husbands and wives, brothers and sisters, children and friends all pitching in to help. On the track the competition to win is fierce. In the pit the neighborly atmosphere usually prevails. Drivers share their knowledge, tools, and tips readily with one another. One of Revolution Park’s newest Legends Car drivers, car # 55, shared his unique story in the pit on Saturday. Jay Davis, 47 years old aircraft maintenance supervisor for Express Jet in Shreveport, moved to Haughton, Louisiana from Vermont several years ago. He remembers racing as a young man at Bear Ridge Speedway (Vermont) with his dad in the 34 coupe. He was drawn to Legends Car racing initially because the
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body of the car resembles a 34 coupe. Jay’s dad died of cancer 5 years ago. Jay now shares his hobby with his wife, Renee. Last year the couple was on vacation driving past Revolution Park on I-20, when Renee spied the track and checked it out on Google. They began coming to the track as spectators, particularly enjoying the “meet and greet” that is traditionally held at Revolution Park each event night. Before the race starts, fans are allowed to come on to the track. All drivers and their cars line up along the front stretch to sign autographs and talk to the fans. After getting to know some of the drivers, Jay decided to try a Legends Car. “I was surprised to find how affordable the car was.” Jay had met Chris Freeland, owner of Bayou Legends of Bastrop, at the track. Chris has been a valuable source of advice for Jay in getting his car ready for the 2014 season.
Jay and his wife credit their newest hobby with providing the incentive to become more fit. “I had gained quite a lot of weight. Over the past year, I have lost about 80 pounds. Forty of those pounds came off after I bought the car.” Jay and his wife follow Weight Watchers. In addition, they have a regimen of walking for exercise. “I am a diabetic. I feel like my doctor is going to be able to take me off insulin at my next appointment.” Jay wants to keep trim in able to better fit in his race and be competitive with the other drivers. Jay has had diabetes for 14 years. “I bought the car as another way to keep the weight off.” Renee admits that she has also trimmed down considerably along with her husband. Jay says “Revolution Park is the best track I have seen since moving to the south. People here are great, and the facility is outstanding. We thoroughly enjoy the activity.” Renee is the sole member of Jay’s pit crew. She states, “I have learned about parts of the car I never knew existed. I enjoy having the other drivers come and help. It’s a family atmosphere. The Freeland’s have really been a big help. Jay’s mother is visiting Louisiana from Vermont. Friends from work will be bringing her to the track tonight. I feel certain I am going to hear that these cars go too fast.”
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