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MARK COLE’S IS A COLLECTOR’S DREAM
ZABADODAT CHARLIE WOOTON REVEALS HIS LATEST PROJECTS
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92 LOCALISM 4 Cajun Nation: Broussard 6 Local Limelight 12 Personal Financier
from the ground up
Building Acadiana
HOME & STYLE 14 20 28 31
Gardening for Wildlife Man Caves His & Hers Fashion Fall Fashion Accessories
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HEALTH & FITNESS 54 Medical Miracles 56 Local Lifesavers 58 Dangerous Displacement
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DATING & MARRIAGE 60 Mr. & Mrs. 62 Big impact wedding rentals 65 Vivacious Venues
KIDS & PETS 73 Teen Scene 77 Full and Focused 79 Cat Myths, Debunked!
SPORTS & ADVENTURE 80 84 86 88
High School Sports Ragin’ Cajuns Striking Gold Camp Culture
LEISURE & EVENTS 90 92 1 06 108
Trusted brands Professional advice. Serving our Community since 1960
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TO OUR READERS There is so much to be thankful for in the 337 this holiday season. We live in a region where the bounty of the bayou, land and air is plentiful. The coming together of a healthy community occurs weekly and usually involves toe-tapping jams. In Cajun Nation, the sports are exciting, medical professionals are top notch, and we don’t wait around to be saved. We lace up our boots and get it done together. Allons!
Owners/Publishers: Joan Broussard, Sevie Zeller, Jason Roy Editor: Sevie Zeller Graphics: Jason Roy Advertising Director: Joan Broussard Senior Account Executives: Stacey Daley, Luke Bourque Web Design: Sevie Zeller, Jason Roy Creative Director and Marketing: Stacey Daley
337 CORRESPONDENTS Jordan Arceneaux, Lisa Blackburn, Jillian Bradley, Cheré Coen, Brandon Comeaux, Des Coroy, Stacey Daley, Sonia Desormeaux, Angie Dumas, James Eckoff, Curt Guillory, Allison Habetz, Lisa Hanchey, Cecile Walters Hebert, Sheri Huval, Kyle Kellner, Mandie Kiddy, Fabio Passos, Jennifer Potier, Justin Price, Pallavi Simon
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS CC Photography, Stacey Daley, Terri Fensel, Mandie Kiddy
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CAJUN NATION
B RO U S S A R D : W H E R E S O U T H E R N H O S P I TA L I T Y M E E T S M ODE R N OP P ORT U N I T Y ~ By Sevie Zeller ~
Broussard
Mayor Charles Langlinais
What once was a village dependent on agriculture has now developed in a bustling city with a rapidly growing economy. Oil and gas, technology and retail and food industries, to name a few, have expanded 16.9 percent and with them so has the population – at a 90 percent rate! Yet through the hustle and bustle Broussard has managed to retain the southern charm and hospitality visitors and residents have come to love.
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Population according to 2013 U.S. census.
Nestled in the heart of Cajun Country is a local company producing quality craft brewed beer. Catching attention around The Boot and beyond, stop by on Saturdays for a free tour and Monday through Saturday to enjoy the preservative free beers flowing from tap.
DON’T MISS! Mark your calendar for the Safari of Lights at Zoosiana beginning Nov. 25 and running through Christmas.
Love historic homes? The city is home to at least 15 turn-of-the-century Queen Anne Revival residences, all within blocks of the Broussard house.
ST. JULIEN PARK Construction is well underway on St. Julien Park, a 121-acre, $27 million-plus, public sports complex. The project boasts baseball and softball fields, six soccer fields, eight tennis courts, outdoor volleyball and basketball courts and an indoor recreation center. There will be two playground areas – one with standard play equipment and the other a water-themed area.
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LOCAL LIMELIGHT By Sevie Zeller
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337: What is the last picture you took with your phone? Adcock: Of my sweet pup, Atticus.
337: Where is your favorite place to visit in the 337? Adcock: The Acadiana Center for the Arts to view inspirational art and listen to a dynamic spectrum of music.
337: What would your DJ name be? Adcock: Le Papillion
337: If you could time-hop to one moment in time, where would you go? Adcock: I would be Dinah Washington performing at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1958. 337: What do you do when you are on the clock? Adcock: As an Owner/Consultant at Excelerant, I have the opportunity to partner with business leaders to develop and foster a positive company culture, where their employees are engaged by doing what they love. 337: What do you do when you are off the clock? Adcock: Listen to live music, eat great food, drink great wine and travel as often as possible!
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Mortgage Lender at Preferred Lending; Coowner of The Madison Banquet & Reception Centre 337: Where is your favorite place to visit in the 337? Regan: The Ridge. It’s our family camp where we break bread and make memories. 337: Who would you be if you were a celebrity? Regan: Francis Underwood, portrayed by Kevin Spacey on the American version of “House of Cards.”
337: What is your favorite word? Least favorite? Regan: Favorite – Fruition; Least Favorite - Entitled 337: Do you dance crazy when no one is looking? Regan: Not really, but I sing like no other when alone! 337: What talent are you proud of? Regan: Cooking…it’s where I shine. I’ve had great mentors in the kitchen. 337: Name any place in the world you would travel to right now. Regan: The Mediterranean coast 337: What is your favorite sundae topping? Regan: Chocolate chip cookie dough
337: What is your favorite book? Adcock: Oh my, how about favorite books? I love the classics: “The Sun Also Rises,” “To Kill a Mockingbird” and “Confederacy of Dunces.” I also love historical fiction: “The Paris Wife,” “Call Me Zelda” and “The Hidden Diary of Marie Antoinette.” 337: What is your favorite sundae topping? Adcock: Maple walnut. YUM!
337: What is the last picture you took with your phone? Regan: My three sons eating snow cones.
337: What do you do when you’re off the clock? Regan: Backpacking, racquetball and traveling to name a few.
337: Is there a specific community effort you find yourself drawn to? Regan: Yes, I sit on many volunteer boards: Broussard Chamber of Commerce, Broussard Economic Development Board, Broussard Civil Service Board, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Lafayette Industrial Development Board.
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HOMETOWN HERO 337: What military branch do you work for and what is your position? Breaux: I am a member of the Louisiana Air National Guard. My job is an Aircraft Weapons Specialist on the F-15 Eagle. 337: What is your title and how long have you been serving? Breaux: I am a Staff Sergeant in the 159th Fighter Wing at NAS JRB New Orleans. I’ve been serving for 12 years. 337: Do you have a civilian job? Breaux: Yes, my civilian job is at Bristow Helicopters at Acadiana Regional Airport in New Iberia. 337: Tell us a bit about your recent work in Baton Rouge to help those affected by the flood. Breaux: I was activated the Sunday after the really bad rains. We were sent to the Livingston/Denham Springs area near Baton Rouge. I was involved in rescue missions early on and then helped with distributing food and water to those in need. It was an experience I’ll never forget, and I am glad I got to be a part of it.
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337: What is another significant event that you’ve been called to respond to with your unit? Breaux: I returned from basic training and tech school a week before Hurricane Katrina hit. Little did I know I would be a part of one of the worst natural disasters in our history. New Orleans holds dear to me after seeing it come back from where it was. It’s been good to see our community here in Acadiana do the same and come together when it’s needed. 337: When you are not at work, what do you do for fun? Breaux: My family is my life; I live for them. Football is a close second. WHO DAT! Geaux Cajuns! 337: Tell us about your family. Any shout outs? Breaux: To my better half and best friend, Tiffany, our two boys, 11-year-old Hayden and 8-year-old Dylan, mom, dad, Suzy (step-mom), Renee (sister) and Sam (brother): I love you all. 337: What is one thing most people don’t know about you? Breaux: I used to be in a rock band years ago, and I’ve been told I’m a good Cajun dancer.
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Begnaud Cajun kid from Carencro now national news anchor David Begnaud has a familiar face. Perhaps you went to school with him. Maybe he kept you informed back in the day. Most likely it’s because now he’s reporting on every major, life-changing occurrence around the country for one of the biggest television networks. Growing up in Acadiana, St. LeoSeton Catholic, St. Genevieve, Our Lady of Fatima and Teurlings Catholic all had their impact on Begnaud. His senior year the handsome young reporter caught the attention of Maria Placer as he shined during the Teen Report for KLFY. She hired him right out of high school. While studying at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Begnaud honed his skills by anchoring the weekend news. “When I graduated in 2005, I did something that -- when I look back -- seems so crazy; I moved to Los Angeles to try my hand at entertainment reporting.” V OL U M E 2 IS S U E 4
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While the endeavor was slightly less successful than Begnaud imagined, it was a valuable learning experience. Following Hurricane Katrina, he found himself back in Louisiana reporting for KLFA in Shreveport. As fate would have it, Begnaud would eventually land back in Los Angeles, but this time with the gig of a lifetime: an entertainment reporter for Entertainment Tonight. Not long after, he found himself saying something he had dreamed of since he was a 6-year-old boy, “David Begnaud, reporting live for CBS News.” “Right now I am where I always dreamed of being. I am enjoying every moment and am so honored to be given this opportunity,” the reporter revealed. He continued, “A lot of people leave Acadiana for the bright lights of New York City. Everything about who I am is tied to my roots. Who would have ever thought a Cajun kid from Carencro could be a news anchor?” 7
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Dream It Then Do It Unique applications of Pixus Digital Printing a nationwide success By Stacey Daley
THE PERFECT PRODUCT
Started in 1992 Pixus Digital Printing has been an innovator in printing for nearly 25 years. Employing 30 people, there are both employees and customers that have been with the company since the very beginning. Through the years Pixus is proud to have grown from a local business to now being able to service customers nationwide! Establishing themselves as a leader in printing with retailers, fast food restaurants, medical institutions, universities and museums all over the country, the business is now comprised of nearly 50 percent local and 50 percent national orders. This success has been achieved through a strong Web presence, trade shows, marketing and consultative approach. Being able to showcase capabilities has attracted customers to Pixus who is service and quality driven.
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Pixus works closely with local, regional and national ad agencies to create the perfect product for their customer. Multiple printing devices give Pixus the ability to print something as small as a decal to as large as a building wrap. Furthermore, their ability to print 10 feet wide by 80 feet seamlessly is impressive. The gorgeous final product can adhere to multiple surfaces including wood, glass, metals and fabric. They can deliver as well and always offer installation. The premier UL Athletic Performance Center has some of their finest work on display including acrylics of local NFL greats such as Kevin Faulk and Jake Delhomme. With local and national job requests, quality, service and superior style Pixus
Digital Printing has become a printing powerhouse! MORE THAN YOUR AVERAGE PRINTING JOB
Known for unique applications, die cutting, multilayered signs and so much more, Pixus strives to be in a class of their own. This is more than just your average printing job; it’s brand strengthening. From game boards created specifically for the casino industry to adhesive wraps in all shapes and sizes, the possibilities are endless. If the mind can imagine it, Pixus can do it. Moreover, vehicle wraps have been a huge success! Seen as a moving billboards, the wraps are weather proof and last anywhere from five to seven years giving companies an amazing value for the cost per impression.
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ACADEMY OF INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT Where fun and games are learned By Lisa Blackburn Notice how the quality of films, TV shows and video games constantly improves over time? A lot of work goes on behind the scenes to achieve what we see on the screens, and the tricks of the trade are taught to the world’s next crop of effects wizards right here in Acadiana! The Australian-born Academy of Interactive Entertainment opened a campus here in 2011. As all of the school’s operational files software authentication is handled through the Internet, Lafayette’s fiber network caught the attention of administrators. One of only two North American locations — the other being in Seattle — the Lafayette AIE received full accreditation by the Commission of the Council on Occupied Education in February of this year. Students can earn advanced diplomas in professional game development or screen media in two years through the program. “It is an intense, industrybased curriculum,” explained head of school Robert Couvillion. “We meet with our advisory board twice per year. These are industry professionals: gaming company owners, L.A. movie executives, etc. They tell us what programs 10
are being used, and we model our curriculum accordingly. “There’s no fluff in this curriculum,” he continued. “While a lot of the professors at traditional 4-year universities may have expertise, they may not have industry-level experience. Ours all
INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE DAYS Learn about the latest technologies, then do hands-on activities! Saturday, Oct. 22 & Saturday, Jan. 21 AIE Campus
OPEN HOUSE Meet the staff/faculty, and get a tour! Saturday, Nov. 19 & Saturday, March 18 AIE Campus
THIRD ANNUAL ARCADE Meet industry pros, plus do fun, interactive stuff! Saturday, May 13 Lafayette Science Museum
have industry experience, so they are able to prepare our students for exactly what to expect working in the field.” If you haven’t already visited the AIE displays at the Lafayette Science Museum, do it! Also, mark your calendar for these free public events, hosted by the AIE. Visit www.theaie.us for more details. 3 3 7M A GA ZIN E.C OM
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MILESTONES Bell’s Sporting Goods celebrates 70 years in business By Stacey Daley Founded in 1946, Bell’s Sporting Goods has been the beloved sporting goods store in Lafayette for seventy years! It’s hard to believe that the entire original store was comprised of just a single aisle of merchandise. Over the years Bell’s has grown and relocated. The store has resided in the current location on Johnston Street for 35 years. Bell’s Sporting Goods employs a staff of 20 people, three of which have worked at Bell’s for over 30 years. This sporting goods community staple has been family owned and operated since the day it opened. It prides itself on being able to offer generations’ worth of customers outstanding service. The relationships that Bell’s has developed over the years between local schools, players and parents has established them as the go to destination chosen by coaches for team equipment and uniforms. WHAT SETS BELL’S SPORTING GOODS APART?
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competition, silk screening, uniform design and in-house embroidery. • They also offer a wide range of fitness equipment which comes with installation and the option of a service agreement. Or customers can call when they need, and Bell’s is happy to send out a technician. • The store is ever expanding upon the excellence in customer service; it is extended to every person who enters the door. From Sulphur to Houma and as far north as Oakdale and beyond, Bell’s has built a business on the foundation of their relationships with their community for decades. They have set a standard of excellence and sustainability, and 337 congratulates them on a monumental milestone: 70 years in business!
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Money FUNDamentals The difference between types of funds By Kyle Kellner, www.kylekellner.com Whether in your company 401(k), IRA or personal investment account, chances are you have wondered about all the various investment options. REITs, ETFs, stocks, funds, bonds…what does it all mean? This article will tackle the most common: mutual funds. Of course the financial world cannot keep it simple. Within the mutual fund family, you have actively managed mutual funds, index funds and lifestyle/target-date funds, to name a few. For the average investor, these make up most of the choices available. So what’s the difference? MUTUAL FUND A mutual fund is a grouping of stocks. Instead of buying 10 shares of various stocks, you buy shares of a mutual fund that owns many different stocks. Buying a mutual fund is a good way to diversify within an asset class (in this case stocks). Most funds are actively managed by the fund manager who uses their knowledge, research and team in an attempt to beat the returns in the broad market. A mutual fund manager may invest in a grouping of stocks in a particular industry, sector, investment class or simply what they feel will perform best.
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INDEX FUND An index fund works exactly like a mutual fund, however, it replaces the fund manager with a computer. Its job is to match the index in terms of what the fund owns. If the fund tracks the S&P index, its holdings will match the 500 stock holdings of the S&P (the 500 largest US companies by market cap). When a new company joins the S&P, your index fund will buy this stock and drop the one it replaced. LIFESTYLE OR TARGET-DATE FUNDS The funds mentioned above ignore investor age and risk tolerance. You give them money, and they invest it or follow an index. The lifestyle fund has a target date of retirement for the investor (such as year 2065). In general, the closer you get to this date, the riskier stocks it dumps and replaces with conservative, income producing investments. A FEW SUGGESTIONS 1. Look for funds with long track records (ten years or more). 2. Compare fund fees and performance. 3. Don’t go fund crazy. Four or five should give you an appropriate level of diversity.
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Impact Acadiana Volunteer organization is doing big things in our community By Mandie Kiddy Impact Acadiana is a nonprofit organization that significantly impacts higher education, community outreach and cancer research. Since their inception in 2013 they have invested over $100,000 in offsetting college expenses for deserving college students. They have also funded student research projects and assisted students in attending conferences and conventions. Going even further, Impact Acadiana assists local community organizations in raising money. They have contributed the
needed funding to endow three new research grants through the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to support cancer research. THE DAVID TROSCLAIR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Through November, Impact Acadiana will be selling raffle tickets to benefit The David Trosclair Memorial Scholarship in Kinesiology at UL Lafayette. Tickets are $10 each, and what do you get for your $10? A lot! Not only are you supporting a great cause, you will be entered to win an all expense paid Caribbean
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Cruise for two from Travel Machine. If you are the lucky winner, you get to choose when, where and which port you cruise out of as well as the cruise line you want to sail with! The lucky winner isn’t the only one who benefits. Every ticket holder can present their purchased raffle ticket during October and cash in on a FREE coffee and dessert bite at Indulge (1921 Kaliste Saloom Road, Lafayette). These tickets make great gifts for family, friends and clients AND are tax deductible as they are a 501c3 nonprofit organization!
GET YOURS Local businesses, such as Travel Machine, Todd’s Car Wash and Indulge, have joined forces with Impact Acadiana to give back to the community. This kind of outreach and volunteerism is part of what makes our Acadiana so special. Find out more about the amazing work being done at impactacadiana.com. To support this worthwhile cause, you can purchase your ticket by contacting Carol Trosclair at 337-255-8155 or via email at carol8155@cox-internet.com.
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GARDENING FOR WILDLIFE Elevate Your Entrance Five ways to make your front door pop By Cecile Walters Hebert Elevate your front entrance by incorporating one or all of these five easy fixes: PLANTS: Whether permanent or changed out seasonally, adding some plant life to your entrance can give a nice pop of color and frame the doorway with freshness. Pots come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors, and add structure to your entrance. OUTDOOR ACCESSORIES:
Seasonal wreaths are so easy to come by nowadays, and they lend a warm, homey feel to a house. Shops such as Paul Michael can make them for you, or get crafty and create your own! Other accessories easily changed out are door mats, new door knockers and numbers. LIGHTING: Whether it be a hanging pendant or sconce; deck lights or an illuminated pathway; having accent lighting at the entrance of your home is a good idea for safety and for elevating your curb appeal. FURNITURE: Make this cozy area your favorite place to unwind. It doesn’t have to be able to fit many people; just enough to invite a neighbor over for a cocktail while walking her dog or to enjoy your cup of coffee with 337 magazine! 14
Attract hummingbirds and butterflies By Justin Price, EcoScapesLafayette.com
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without a huge price tag. Check out these top front door colors for 2016.
When Fall comes around we begin anticipating that first blessed cool front, and our winged friends get into a busy foraging season. Hummingbirds and butterflies – both migratory and resident – dazzle us as they go about looking for food and shelter. With wildflower habitat in decline, you can give something back to nature and attract these delightful creatures to your yard by planting nectar flowers. Many perennials such as salvia, milkweed and bee balm attract both hummingbirds and butterflies. Plant a mixture of things with overlapping bloom times to extend food availability. Our native Turk’s cap, with its prolific red blooms, is a hummingbird magnet. If you have a shady spot, Firespike is another guarantee for attracting hummers. They will visit the same plants multiple times a day. Few things rival the beauty of a wildflower field with butterflies flitting about. Create your own mini ecosystem with a mixed planting of blooming perennials,
with a few ornamental grasses dotted in. Asters, goldenrod and salvias are great late-season perennials to include in the garden. Lantana and abelia are good fall-blooming shrubs loved by butterflies. A true butterfly garden would not be complete without larval host plants for caterpillars. Passion vines invite gulf fritillary butterflies and milkweeds bring in monarch butterflies. Many native trees and shrubs are important larval host plants. Install a shallow pan just above ground level, fill with coarse sand and keep it damp for butterflies to drink water from. They congregate in these areas in a behavior known as “puddling.” Perhaps most importantly, avoid the use of broad-spectrum insecticides and “Bt” organic pesticide. The wildlife garden has a naturalistic look, which is a good thing if you want to attract hummingbirds and butterflies. There’s nothing wrong with a bit of unkemptness – in fact, that’s the way nature prefers it. 3 3 7M A GA ZIN E.C OM
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Front Door Fab DIY house number pillows By Cecile Walters Hebert Freshen up your entrance for fall with this DIY burlap pillow, complete with painted house numbers. 1. MEASURE
Determine size of pillow insert you’d like for your outdoor space. Leaving a three-inch margin for each side, give at
least 6 inches horizontally per number in your address. 2. STENCIL
Fold the fabric around the pillow and mark with pencil where the stencils should start. Unfold and lay burlap flat on large surface. 3. PAINT
Using blue painter’s tape, secure stencils and paint in the stencils. Be sure to hold the interior edges down firmly to keep paint seepage to a minimum. Reserve some paint for touchups once stencils are removed. 4. SECURE
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MAN CAVE Mark Cole’s hangout is a collector’s dream By Sevie Zeller Photos by Stacey Daley
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Regal Beer sign that was seen on the popular television show “American Pickers.” A preferred location for police and political functions as well as fundraises and even baby showers, Cole has created a unique and multifunctional space that serves both he and the community well. Here is a small sampling of his man cave. See more at 337magazine.com.
C’est Bon: Beer Parlor The covered outdoor parlor dons six separate seating areas, two separate kitchen areas, two big screen TVs, a gorgeous fireplace and a splashing water feature. The lighting, televisions, radio and rotating fans are all controlled by the push of a button form the iPad. The game is on, the beer is cold, and the pit is ready to roll.
C’est Bon: Louisiana Clubhouse and Pavilion Totaling around 85,000 square feet, every inch of wall space is covered in original memorabilia. 54 slot machines; metal, porcelain and electric signage dating as far back as 1930; a poker table signed by Louisiana governor Edwin Edwards, and classic cars are a few favorites. The kicker? Nothing is for sale.
C’est Bon: Poker Room The show stopper in this museum of sorts would have to be the vintage roulette table. Dating from the late 1930s to early 1940s, the craftsmanship in the wood work is beautiful enough to distract from the action on the table. The craps table, blackjack table and other vintage gaming machines are sure to make you lose track of time. 21
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HOW TO GET STARTED Tackle your clutter with Greer’s Five Steps: 1. Surrender - Understand and appreciate the scope of the project. Set aside the time and mental power it is going to take to clear the clutter. 2. Make a list and set goals - Tackle one project at a time to stay on track. 3. Purge - Keep this step organized too with different piles for “throw away” and “donate” items. 4. Organization products - Clear plastic bins, baskets, etc. will keep you on track and help you keep everything in its place. 5. Get organized Methodically put the kept items into their new home and feel refreshed and less stressed with your clean space!
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The Art and Organization of Design Candace Greer shares how less is more
Examples of Greer’s recent projects
By Cecile Walters Hebert After facing burnout from the professional art world, Lafayette native Candace Greer was at a crossroads. Uncertain of continuing the hustle of gallery showings across the Southeast and not feeling clear direction pointing toward a new career path, a friend suggested she combine two of her passions in life: artwork and organizational skills. Said Greer, “I am the only organized artist I know. It’s a passion of mine, a neurosis almost. I have to have my space clear of clutter before I can create something new.” She continued, “So I thought, ‘Why couldn’t these two passions of mine work together: design and order?’” And so her new company
THE PURGE Going room by room, she tackles life’s clutter: pantries with expired ingredients pushed to the back of the shelf, closets with four or five different sizes of clothes hanging, and playrooms that are overflowing with toys. “Letting go of this stuff we think we need or want is emotional. My clients get attached to these items they buy because, you know, they’ve spent money on it! “They don’t see how all this excess is ultimately making them unhappy and
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keeping them ‘stuck.’ The purging and letting go is my favorite part because afterward I can tell they actually feel lighter,” she said.
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RULE OF THREE Whether taking on closets or offices, Greer relies on the Rule of Three. “You really only need three of any one thing. Three pencil skirts for your office wardrobe, three pairs of hoop earrings, three little black dresses…you get the drift.” And that’s it! When a wardrobe is functional, all pieces will work together. Having fewer, high quality pieces will simplify your closet and morning routine.
OUT OF BUSINESS Lehman Brothers, a 158-year old company, was forced to file for bankruptcy protection on 9/15/08 (eight years ago) when no “white knight” emerged to rescue the company from its substantial investment in subprime mortgages. It was (and still is) the largest US bankruptcy ever. Since Lehman Brothers’ 2008 filing, central banks around the world have cut interest rates 670 times (source: JPMorgan). www.mfsacadiana.com #NeedAHomeLoan #337348LOAN 3 3 7M A GA ZIN E.C OM
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MODEL: Kortney Freyoux ON HER: Kori America Plaid Tunic Top Rose Royce Skinny Stretch Pants MODEL: Cade Osburn
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MODEL: Donna Viator On Her: Scent-Lok Wild Heart Realtree Xtra - Miss Conduct Lightweight Hoodie - Full Season Jacket - Full Season Pant - Face Mask - Gloves - Beanie Lacrosse, Realtree Xtra Women’s 15” Alphaburly Pro 800G
LAFAYETTE SHOOTERS 3520 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Lafayette, LA 70503 337-988-1193 www.lafayetteshooters.com
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MODEL: Joyce Mire ON HER: Others Follow Top & Jacket Old Gringo Caido Boots Silver Bracelet and Necklace with Turquoise Accents
MODEL: Matthew Mire ON HIM: Rock 47 Denim by Wrangler Boot Cut Jeans Cinch Western Shirt Corral Boots Waxi Brown Sq Toe
RANCH OUTLET 113 E Gloria Switch Rd Lafayette, LA 70507 337-235-2163 www.ranchoutlet.com
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a c c e s s o r i e s Put your heritage on display with these simply elegant STATEment pieces. Louisiana strong and beautiful!
G U I LB EAU’S TH R I FTY WAY PHAR MACY 208 E. St. Peter Street Carencro, LA 70520 337-896-3241 gthrifty.com
Fall in love with these seasonal wardrobe essentials: Happy Socks, women’s Frye boots, men’s Steve Madden boots, leather belt by Southern Marsh and turquoise accented purse and necklace. Classic and classy!
B ROTH E R’S ON TH E BOU LEVAR D 101 Arnould Blvd. Lafayette, LA 70506 337-984-7749 Brothersontheblvd.com Gorgeous fall accessories for all occasions! A Spartina 449 gold clutch is the perfect accessory to pair with bangles, layers and chokers.
PE R FECT G I FTS 5425 Johnston Street Lafayette, LA 337-993-2242 PerfectGifts.biz
Feel foxy all fall long with this genuine fox fur vest and coordinating headband. Fur-ever in style!
TH E CLOTH I NG LOFT 117 Arnould Blvd Lafayette, LA 70506 337-984-4141 ClothingLoftLafayette.com
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PURCHASE AGREEMENTS Center Stage of Your Real Estate Transactions When you are buying or selling residential real estate, the purchase agreement will take center stage. This is a document which is executed by buyers and sellers that memorializes the terms and conditions of the sale to which the parties have agreed. Because of its central role in every transaction, the Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC) has mandated the use of a particular form, the Louisiana Residential Agreement to Buy or Sell, by realtors representing buyers or sellers in a residential real estate transaction. This brings consistency and protection to parties in a production with many players. Because each real estate transaction is unique, the purchase agreement will provide the framework for addressing key components in your transaction and protect you. Licensed realtors play a vital role in guiding the buyer and seller as each key item is negotiated. Let’s look at a few of those key items:
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Sale Price - The sale price established in the purchase agreement is the price that the buyer has agreed to pay to the seller and the seller has agreed to accept from the buyer so that the seller will convey title to the property to the buyer. Due Diligence Period - During the due diligence period, the buyer in a residential real estate transaction has the right to have an inspection performed of the property by experts, which may include, without limitation, inspections for termites, damage from mold or other hazards, structures, foundations, heating/cooling system, electrical system, plumbing system and the roof. In addition to the inspection, the due diligence of the buyer during this period may include the buyer’s investigation and research of the property’s school district, insurability, flood zone classification, zoning and restrictions.
Act of Sale - The purchase agreement provides a place for the buyer and seller to designate the date they agree upon to sign the Act of Sale before a Notary Public, which is a consummation of the terms and conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement. Financing Options and Requirements The Purchase Agreement details whether the buyer will be paying cash readily available to close the sale of the property or if the buyer will be obtaining financing to purchase the property. Should the buyer designate that he intends to obtain financing to purchase the property, the sale is conditioned upon his ability to do so. While the foregoing outlines some of the key items addressed in the Louisiana Residential Agreement to Buy or Sell, what is important to know for both buyers and sellers in a residential real estate traction is that this form is intended to be comprehensive for both buyers and sellers so that it may truly set the stage for a smooth real estate transaction.
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The art of the barber
What once was lost now is found. Finally, the modern man is embracing the lost art of the barber! It’s no longer about the quick cut in any random chair. Proper skin care, facial hair grooming and tight fades are back on the scene. Lasting relationships are being developed, and shops are stepping up their services as well as paying more attention to the atmosphere in which their clients are being served. In response to the resurgence we posed a simple question across our social medias: Who are some of the best barbers/barber shops in the 337? Here’s what our followers had to say.
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Tracee Hebert Salon W in Moss Bluff! Megan Clark We won a free back to school [haircut] at Kevin’s Barber Shop from an event put on by 337 magazine. Little did we know, we wouldn’t be going anywhere else. My son, Scott, loves his new barber, Kevin. He keeps him laughing, offers him incentives for doing well in school, and can do all of the best cuts. Scott feels super GQ when he walks out. A special thanks to barber Marco Duplechin.
Riverknox Josh at Salon JCF in Time Plaza between the toy store (HobbyTown USA) and po’boy shop (Louisiana Po’ Boys).
Glenn J. Fleming Not sure if it’s a “barber shop,” but Bijou Salon and Spa in Scott is who I and many of my friends go to. When you go they offer something to drink, they do a good job with the shampoo and hair cutting, and you get a head message. It’s actually more like the overseas shops, and that ain’t bad.
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Scott Elliot Acadiana Barber Company is hands down the best barber shop experience I’ve ever had. The owner Nichlos Vincent is a real cool dude and a class act with throwback swagger.
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Samantha Cole-Kelly Chris at C. Wolf Barber is one cool cat. His shop is modern and relaxed and conveniently located in Downtown Lafayette. Plus he doesn’t break the bank when I bring my son.
Honorable mention! We had a TON of responses that Joey DeCaro of Goodfellas Barbershop in Slidell was representing the 985!
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CAJUN MKT DONUT CO.
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DID YOU KNOW? Cajun Market delivers hot, fresh donuts and kolache via Waitr. They also have in-house accounts for businesses and churches at discounted prices.
HOLIDAY Gift Cards. Party Trays. Seasonal King Cakes
SPECIALS & PROMOTIONS 33% off church and school discounts. King cakes are buy one, get one half off year-round. Insta
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Pinhook Lafayette, Rue Louis Lafayette, Breaux Bridge, and Broussard
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DID YOU KNOW? Alesi’s is so far beyond Italian! It is also famous for steaks and hamburgers cooked perfectly to order.
HOLIDAY SEASON The private room is available to reserve for your holiday event. Gift cards are also a great option for anyone on your holiday gift list.
SPECIALS The special of the house for two in love or one hungry: Pizza A La Mike. It begins with two half antipasto salads and concludes with a 12-inch Pizza Alesi.
4110 Johnston Street Lafayette, LA 70503 337-984-1823 AlesiPizzaHouse.com
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HOW TO USE THE RESTAURANT: T Dine-In T Party on the Large Screened-In Porch T Private Events T To Go Orders
DID YOU KNOW? RiverFront recently opened a brand-new, larger restaurant still located on the river. They make their tasso in-house, and they have fresh fish specials every weekend. The fish is always caught the day before they receive it!
HOLIDAY USES 530 Park Avenue Abbeville, LA 70510 337-893-3070 RiverFrontLA.com
Gift cards are sold year-round. Call now to make reservations for holiday parties. They also have a separate venue overlooking the Vermilion River that is a gorgeous backdrop for any private event.
SPECIALS RiverFront has a great selection of Louisiana made beer and liquor. Happy hour is every day from 2-6 p.m.!
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317 Heymann Blvd. Lafayette, LA 70503 337-534-4610 BonTempsGrillExpress.com
HOW TO USE THE RESTAURANT? T Dine-In T Waitr T Cater T To Go T Venue T Special Event Delivery T Lunch Buffet Line
DID YOU KNOW? Bon Temps Grill Express serves all of the favorites from our original location in a fast and friendly counter style service. You can rent the Express location for private parties, and they can provide full service custom food and beverage catering for all your special events. They even offer tastings with the planning of your event.
HOLIDAY IDEAS You can order party trays and pick them up with little to no notice on most items. The Express location has holiday party menus and can create custom menus to suit your needs. They even offer specials on gift cards!
CHECK IT OUT! Don’t miss the daily features posted on their Facebook page. The pictures will have your mouth watering.
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DID YOU KNOW? Dons ships all over the world and makes the online ordering process super easy. Show your friends or loved ones you care by sending a package from Cajun Country.
HOLIDAY FAVORITES The most popular items to ship during the holidays are boudin, cracklin, electronic gift cards, stuffed pork chops, fresh and smoked sausage, deboned and stuffed chickens, deboned and stuffed turkey rolls, turduckens, stuffed pork and beef roast.
DON’T MISS OUT! It’s no secret that Louisianans love a good plate lunch and barbecue on Sundays, and Don’s rivals any in The Boot!
730 I-10 South Frontage Road Scott, LA 70583 337-234-2528 DonsSpecialtyMeats.com
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HOW TO USE THE RESTAURANT: T Dine-In T Take Out T Drive-thru (Kaliste Saloom only) T Party Room T Waitr
DID YOU KNOW? Locally owned and operated, both locations have a party room for all your large events. In addition to their delicious pizza, also be sure to order one of their awardwinning salads.
2340 Kaliste Saloom Road Lafayette, LA 70508 337-706-8644
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1935 Moss Street Lafayette, LA 70501 337-232-1418
Gift cards are available for the pizza enthusiast on your list. In addition to giant pizzas, Pizza Village offers party trays, salads, spaghetti and wings.
www.pizza-village.com
PROMOTIONS Be on the lookout for their holiday bonus buck promo!
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DID YOU KNOW? Deano’s is the originator of the Pizza Burger and has a limited edition Pizza of the Month in addition to daily lunch specials.
HOLIDAY IDEAS When the week gets busy, grab a Take ‘N’ Bake pizza for a delicious dinner or call for a pan (or two!) of pasta. Gift cards to Deano’s always go over well too!
INSIDE SCOOP Score a free T-shirt with the purchase of a gift card for the holidays. Plus, fans can stop in to receive UL spirit gear before the game.
305 Bertrand Drive Lafayette, LA 70506 337-233-5446
2312 Kaliste Saloom Road Lafayette, LA 70508 337-534-8092 DeanosPizza.com
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Zea Rotisserie & Grill
HOW TO USE THE RESTAURANT: T Dine In T To go T Catering T Venue T Waitr T Takeout Express
DID YOU KNOW? Zea offers off-site catering for groups as intimate as 20 or as gargantuan as 2,000! For on-site events, the banquet room holds 55 seated guest or 100 for a cocktail-style social. 235 Doucet Road Lafayette, LA 70503 337-406-0013 Zearestaurants.com
HOLIDAY BONUS For every $100 you spend, you will receive a $20 bonus gift card. For large purchases, Zea will organize, label and deliver your Zea Christmas gift card at no additional charge!
SPECIALS AND PROMOTIONS Now meat lovers can order all of Zea rotisserie meats all the time!
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DID YOU KNOW? A growing trend at parties are cookie bars. Hershey’s Ice Cream Featuring Great American Cookies can cater your wedding or event with cookies and ice cream. Double doozie towers are always a hit!
HOLIDAY FAVORITES A personalized cookie cake makes any gathering sweeter, and a gift cards from here is ideal for when that late night sweettooth hits. For a real show stopper, order the 17-layer, multidimensional cookie cakes, seen in the baseball and Superdome.
STEAL OF A DEAL Buy 15 cookies get 5 FREE!
On The Boulevard Shopping Center 107 Arnould Blvd. Lafayette, LA 70506 337-981-1701 Sugarcrest Shopping Center 21911 St. Nazaire Road Broussard, LA 70518 337-837-4000
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Poseidon’s Greek Restaurant
HOW TO USE THE RESTAURANT: T Dine In T To Go T Waitr T Takeout Express T Catering Delivery T Private Parties
DID YOU KNOW? Call ahead to request a Grecian dish off the menu, and the owner/chef, Aritsto, will prepare it for guests. Aristo is also available to private off-site cooking.
HOLIDAY SEASON 103 Kaliste Saloom Road Lafayette, LA 70508 337-235-9154
During the holiday season, Poseidon’s is a popular restaurant to order party platters. Gift certificates from here are always received well, and you can even reserve the restaurant as a private venue.
SPECIALS An off-menu special is available every day for lunch and dinner. Ask your server for the scoop!
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JOEY'S
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DID YOU KNOW? 503 Bertrand Drive Lafayette, LA 70506 337-237-3661 Joeyslafayette.com
Joey’s began as an upscale meat store and still offers the finest steaks intown as well as specialty meats and seafood items. It also offers Lafayette's largest selection of chef-prepared foods.
HOLIDAY MEALS Joey’s offers complete holiday meals prepared in-house, ready to heat and serve for your family. Quantities are limited so order today!
FEATURES Joey's maintains one of the best selections of bourbons in Lafayette. FREE ENGRAVING is available on select bottles. Make your gift a keepsake!
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Lafayette, LA since 1999 A FREE cup of Corn & Crab Bisque or Bread Pudding with entree purchase.
Cajun & Cajun Fusion Cuisine Award Winning Food Family Friendly Atmosphere Acadiana’s BEST Sunday Brunch! World Famous Blue Dog Art by George Rodrigue T-shirts, Souvenirs & Books
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Delicious Italian family recipes infused with Cajun country food flair By Angie Dumas, dastylishfoodie.com Destination location: Inside a gorgeous Victorian home in Broussard visitors will find delicious Italian family recipes infused with Cajun country food flair. The delightfully complex flavors in combination with Louisiana-sourced, fresh ingredients are only two of the many reasons you should treat yourself to a meal at Nash’s. Grilled Catfish - Seasoned and grilled with fresh broccoli, cauliflower, red peppers and red potatoes with butter sauce.
Concept: Casual dining with an elegant atmosphere. Behind the name: Nash’s is named after Nash Barreca, owner and third generation restaurateur from New Orleans. Little known fact:
Fish Beignets - Bite-sized pieces of fresh amberjack marinated in a special hot sauce, battered and fried, and served with aioli garlic dipping sauce.
Romantic table: Those looking for ambiance conducive to stimulating conversation look no further than the porch window seating, which offers beautiful lighting any time of day. Menu favorites: Word on the street is that you can’t go wrong with veal parmigiana by day or veal Orleans by night. If veal isn’t you thing, try the soft shell crab or the sea bass. Momma mia!
Blue Crab Cakes - Two cakes stuffed with jumbo lump crabmeat, battered with Italian bread crumbs and pan fried, and topped with a Creole horseradish sauce.
For the health conscience: While a fresh mozzarella, tomato and basil salad is a great choice, the grilled Atlantic salmon is very satisfying without a tinge of guilt.
Baked Lasagna - A generous portion of Nash’s ground beef and ground Italian sausage layered with lasagna noodles, boiled egg, provolone, Parmesan, mozzarella, and ricotta and American cheeses are then topped with Nash’s marinara sauce.
Manly menu: Nash’s has an amazing selection, from a seafood combination platter sure to please
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THE FILLING STATION Recently purchased by Mark Alleman, the iconic Lafayette Downtown staple will soon be re-opened with a few exciting enhancements. Hook and Boil at The Filling Station will boast a beautiful rooftop bar (planned for next summer) along with a beefed up menu that will include longtime local favorites, such as margaritas and chile Colorado, alongside popular Hook and Boil selections, like boudin eggrolls and crawfish queso.
TRENDING CHEF HEATH LEMOINE Did our cover make your mouth water? When it comes to fresh, Louisianasourced ingredients, chef Heath Lemoine is the expert to call. Involved in everything from cooking demonstrations around the community to barbecue cook-offs, there is good reason his peers nominated him as one of America’s Best Chefs. And he calls 337 home! Stop by of Zea Rotisserie and Grill to treat yourself to a dish prepared by this chef de cuisine. 3 3 7M A GA ZIN E.C OM
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FOR THE LOVE OF FOOD Glorious goodness radiates from Bread & Circus Provisions By Curt Guillory It was an early Friday morning at Bread & Circus Provisions. The always gracious Manny Augello greeted me and shook my hand firmly. His broad smile was welcoming, and the room smelled like a good place to eat. The remains of last night hung in the air like a pleasant memory. It didn’t take long to figure out this space is funky. It’s a place you want to hang out for a while. While it has some industrial accents, essentially it’s just a cool place to be. Bread & Circus Provisions is both easy to find, and easy to miss. It’s humble and honest, as is the food. It’s in Lafayette on Bendel Road close to the Pinhook side (tucked away in a small, multiunit building). You’ll probably pass it up and have to turn around, but it’s worth it, trust me.
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NEAPOLITAN PIZZA AND OTHER GOODNESS When entering Bread & Circus Provisions you notice many clear glass jars filled with delicious colors. Ginger syrup, dark roux with vegetables, tomato sauce and pickled mirlitons, among others line wire shelves begging you to take them home. Please do. Augello hand makes these along with other condiments. A peek in the back and you can see the beast. A wood fired oven from Naples, Italy. I asked Augello why from Italy? He said, “If even a whisper got back home to Sicily that I didn’t get the oven from there, I couldn’t bear
it.” It’s a nod to his heritage, and that’s how it should be. Fantastic yeasty dough is dressed and transformed inside that oven into a crispy, chewy bread that is topped with incredible combinations of top quality ingredients. The Garibaldi is a work of art in and of itself. A 14-inch pie topped with ricotta,
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This creation is sure to warm your taste buds! Start with Maker’s Mark whiskey and then add fresh lemon and bitters. Finish with a touch of maple syrup for a cocktail sure to please.
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Created by Karissa Thibodeaux, this addictively delicious martini combines sweet strawberries with Absolut Citron, triple sec, lime juice and cane syrup.
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ZEA ROTISSERIE & GRILL
6772 Johnston Street Lafayette, LA 70503 337-456-1131 LegendsOfLafayette.com
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Nutella and RumChata are combined with cold brew coffee, topped with fresh whipped cream and then garnished with the signature biscuit beignet and a strip of bacon. Keep the branded mason jar for just $3!
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1 dozen jumbo eggs 2 tablespoons butter 4 teaspoons minced fresh garlic 12 oz. pack of peeled Louisiana crawfish 2 tablespoons chopped fresh scallions 3 tablespoons cream cheese ½ cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Zatarain’s Creole Mustard 4-5 drops Louisiana Hot Sauce Pinch of cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon onion powder Salt to taste White pepper to taste 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
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PREPARATION Place eggs in pot of warm water, bring to boil. Boil eggs for 10 minutes. While eggs are boiling, melt butter in a skillet on low–medium heat. Sauté garlic for three minutes, then add crawfish (do not rinse) and scallions. Cook for another five minutes, then stir in cream cheese. Mix thoroughly, then remove from heat. Let cool 10 minutes. Coarsely chop the crawfish mixture, then set aside. Peel eggs, cut into halves lengthwise. Remove the yolks from the whites, putting the yolks in a small mixing bowl and placing the
whites on the serving dish. Add mayonnaise, mustard and hot sauce to egg yolks that were set aside. Mash together with a spoon until smooth and then fold in crawfish mixture. Add cayenne
pepper and onion powder. Season with salt and white pepper to taste. Fill the egg halves with a roundedtablespoon of the crawfish-yolk mixture. Garnish with chopped parsley. Makes 24 deviled eggs.
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337: What stage was your cancer when you were diagnosed? Did you have any symptoms? BRENDA: I was on vacation and contemplated the decision to reschedule my annual mammogram appointment. Ultimately though I decided to return home and not miss my routine exam. I have no history of breast cancer in my family. I was diagnosed with breast cancer after my mammogram revealed an abnormality in my right breast a biopsy conďŹ rmed cancer.
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337: What treatment did you receive? BRENDA: My recommended treatment was a lumpectomy in the diseased breast, but I proactively chose a double mastectomy. I consider myself blessed to have been able to catch the disease so early on, and I am thankful to be alive. I elected to have the removal and reconstruction performed simultaneously and did not require any further treatment such as radiation or chemotherapy. That allowed me to focus completely on healing almost immediately. 337: What did you do during treatment to stay positive? BRENDA: I did not panic. I said the Serenity Prayer often. I believe God gives you the road to travel, and it’s the people I was able to meet along that road that lifted me up. I had a lot of support, and they helped me to make a plan. 337: Who are you most thankful was there for you during this trial to triumph in your life? BRENDA: My team of doctors including Dr. Danny Bourque, Dr. Stohler, Dr. Chris Trahan and the St. Charles Breast Center along with Christy Lannie; our friends for the outpour of love and prepared meals; Buffy Domingue; immediate family; my sister, Simone Clark, who was instrumental in getting me the care I needed; my three grandchildren; my daughters, Dawn and Missy; and my husband, Rickey, who always is carefree and fun loving but displayed amazing compassion and concern when I needed it. 337: What is the message you want to share with women about breast cancer? BRENDA: Make sure to get your annual mammogram. Do not miss it. Trust your doctor. My annual checkup saved my life. Editorial note: Brenda Smith is fortunate to now over a year later be able to say she is cancer free! 3 3 7M A GA ZIN E.C OM
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Beth Resweber is an inspiration to all she meets By Stacey Daley 337: What stage was your cancer when you were diagnosed? Did you have any symptoms? BETH: 1.2 cm small tumor found in my left breast. Stage 1a invasive ductal carcinoma found after a routine mammogram. No family history, symptoms or any indication whatsoever of the presence of cancer in my own body. 337: What treatment did you receive? BETH: It was recommended that I have a lumpectomy on the diseased breast. I had both breasts biopsied because I had breast clustered calcifications in right breast. They were benign so I opted for a double mastectomy and four rounds of chemotherapy, which was recommended by a unique test available called the Mammaprint. It analyzes how aggressive your breast tumor is to assist your doctor in determining what would be the best treatment following operation. 337: What did you do during treatment to stay positive? BETH: I took care of my family, continued to work and remained active in the community by serving as my son’s room mom at Fatima and as a member of the Junior League of Lafayette among many other organizations. 337: Who are you most thankful was there for you during this trial to triumph in your life? BETH: For discovery, diagnosis and treatment: Dr. Gary Matthews, Dr. Opal Leblanc, Dr. Stephen Delatte and Dr. Reatha Williams of Women’s & Children’s Hospital. I am so thankful for my friends and sisters throughout the community who continue to support me including high school friends, fellow Fatima moms, Junior League members and Phi Mu Alumni who provided food and goodies. I feel blessed to have received prayers from the Catholic church and St. John's Methodist Church prayer groups. My husband, Bret, son, Brooks, immediate family, parents and in-laws were of monumental support. My mom texted me inspirational quotes every day at 6 a.m. and that kept me going. 337: What is the message you want to share with women about breast cancer? BETH: Just like breasts come in many shapes and sizes so does breast cancer. The disease is not one size fits all. The diagnosis, tumor sizes and treatment protocol varies from person to person. Editorial note: Beth Resweber is fortunate to now nearly a year later be able to say she is cancer free! V OL U M E 2 IS S U E 4
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LIFESA ERS LAUREN BARRY NAQUIN Nurse Practitioner, Certified Bariatric Nurse 337: Where are you from? Naquin: I was born and raised in Lafayette. 337: What are your hobbies? Naquin: I enjoy spending time with my three children and my family, traveling, cooking, watching UL sporting events, and attending local art and music festivals. 337: What do you do to relax? Naquin: My favorite way to wind down is to curl up and read a good book. I also enjoy yoga and meditation. 337: Where did you attend school? Naquin: I am an alumna of Lafayette High School. I graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Nursing and my Master of Science in Nursing from UL Lafayette. 337: Where do you work? Naquin: Dr. Philip Gachassin 337: What is the type of practice? Naquin: Advanced laparoscopic
surgery, general surgery and laparoscopic bariatric surgery. 337: How long have you been practicing? Naquin: I have been a RN for 11 years and a nurse practitioner for seven years. 337: When did you know you wanted to be a nurse? Naquin: I was diagnosed with scoliosis at the age of 11. I was referred to a pediatric specialist from Tulane and was told that I would need a back brace. I was surrounded by nurses who showed me the utmost compassion and empathy. They took time to answer my questions, educate me about what I could expect during my visits and treatments, and comfort me when I was going through tough times in the two subsequent years. I admired how much the nurses made a positive impact on my life. I knew from that time that I wanted to help others as they had so graciously helped me. 337: Where are you originally from? Michel: Morgan City
adult, I saw financial stability and job security in her line of work.
337: What are your hobbies or interests outside of work? Michel: Gunsmithing, woodworking, hunting and fishing,
337: How long have you been practicing? Michel: Four years.
337: What do you do to relax? Michel: Hunting season is the time of the year for me to head into the woods, unwind and enjoy some peace and quiet. My wife, Celina, and I also enjoy my weekends off by hitting all of our favorite “food and fun” spots in Acadiana.
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337: What is the most rewarding part of your profession? Naquin: Dr. Gachassin and I see a wide variety of patients, such as those with newly diagnosed cancer, patients battling chronic illness, emergent surgical issues and patients battling the disease of obesity. I always strive to alleviate a patient’s anxiety before or after surgery by answering questions and explaining what may be expected in the recovery process. I see my role as the patient’s advocate, serving as a liaison between the patient, the patient’s family and the physician.
337: What lead you to your profession? Michel: My mother is a registered nurse. Growing up, she taught my brother and I to care for one another’s minor wounds. As I grew into a young
337: What do you find most rewarding about your profession? Michel: It doesn’t happen in every case, but occasionally you save a life. You truly intervene in the death process and reverse the outcome. 337: What should people know about your profession? Michel: Every day we walk into the unknown. We make others’ burdens our own. We find purpose in this type of work. 337: What is the strangest injury/ illness you’ve come across in your
337: What should people know about your profession? Naquin: The field of nursing has evolved quite a bit with the advancement and integration of technology and electronic medical charting. Although technological advancements are inevitable, the core ethical principles of nursing will always remain the same. Nurses are dedicated to their patients’ well-being. Our primary goal is to put our patient’s needs before everything else, ensuring that the patient is treated with fairness and compassion. profession? Michel: Working in the emergency room, we see a lot of strange complaints. I mostly work as a trauma nurse, so it’s always strange to see the human body manipulated by trauma. 337: Why practice in Lafayette? Michel: My brother and I both served in the U.S. Marine Corps Infantry. We both deployed to Iraq (my brother deploying twice) at different times throughout our Marine Corps careers and had been separated for almost 10 years. Being my best friend and brother, once our contracts were completed and I’d finished my nursing school program, I decided to move to Lafayette where my brother had taken a job working in the oilfield. Now, I see my brother and his family every week. 3 3 7M A GA ZIN E.C OM
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Beyond the Oilfield For most people in Louisiana, the topic of workers’ comp brings to mind the oil and gas industry. We’ve all seen the mammoth billboards lining Hwy 90 calling out to injured offshore workers. While the oilfield is extremely dangerous and injuries there can be deadly, the highest ratio of workplace injuries actually happens in the medical field. That’s right. According to the secretary of OSHA, workers in hospitals, nursing homes and long-term care facilities have work injury and illness rates that are among the highest in the country. Within these facilities, nurses and nursing assistants are at the highest risk.
Healthcare providers work notoriously long hours, and are at a risk for injury from: FALLS OR TRIPPING Patient Handling- pushing, pulling or lifting immobile patients. Workplace violencebeing attacked by patients or others. Bloodborne pathogens and tuberculosis. As it turns out, the people who spend their days helping us feel better may suffer the most. We are here to help those who help others. Injured nurses and caregivers will find themselves dealing with a complex system of rules and procedures in order to make a workers’ compensation
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DISPLACEMENT Making our emotions help, not hurt By James Eckhoff, MS, NCC, LPC, LAC
F I T N E S S DON’T KICK THE CAT…OR DOG, OR FAMILY, OR… Anxiety, frustration, self-doubt, these things are unfortunately common at times in our lives. Imagine being berated by a boss at work, possibly even for something out of your control. What goes through your mind? Perhaps the glorious thought of berating your boss right back, giving your boss a piece of your mind, along with few choice words. No, we realize that this would probably lead to not even having a boss. Instead, we dwell on the frustration. Oftentimes it is taken out instead on our families by yelling at them, being short-tempered, and yes, maybe even kicking the poor family pet. But why? They didn’t cause our frustration; they didn’t berate us in front of our coworkers. Sigmund Freud would describe this as displacement, or transferring an emotion from one target to an alternate, “safer” target. If we yell at our bosses we would likely get fired, but our families can’t fire us…right? CHANGING FROM A “SAFE” TARGET TO AN ACCEPTABLE ONE Well, technically they can fire us, by physically or, sometimes more detrimentally, emotionally leaving us. According to Freud, the way to cope with these conflicting and dangerous emotions is through sublimation, or transforming them into socially acceptable results. The anxious person who is able to successfully transform his anxiety into art rather than self-destructive behaviors is an excellent example of sublimation as well as the athlete who channels her self-doubt into increased motivation. And, of course, the frustrated employee who goes home and punches some bread dough rather than screaming at his family will undoubtedly experience much more sublime – and tasty –results.
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So ELFin’ cool! Have you spied this ride? By Lisa Blackburn It’s a bike … It’s a car! … It’s ELF! Short for Electric, Light, Fun, this alternative mode of transport is produced by a company called Organic Transport. Legally classified as a bicycle, it is as fun as it is functional. Outfitted both with pedals and a solar battery, it can travel at up to 25 miles per hour. “I’ve been interested in alternative transportation for a long time,” said local ELF owner Patrick McRaney. “We were considering getting a third car but decided this would be a more sustainable option.” After all, the ELF never requires any fuel, oil changes, insurance … or even a driver’s license, for that matter. It rides like a bike,
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only when the rider gets tired of pedaling it can coast for 30 miles. Plus, it offers cover from the rain. The ELF is available in Solo or 2FR models and ranges from about $7,000 to $10,000. Each lightweight unit is custom built to order — a process that takes about four months, said McRaney, and arrives fully assembled. If you haven’t seen the ELF around town yet it will be hard to miss McRaney’s wasabi green 2FR. He’s tried it out on the Johnston Street bike lanes but admittedly prefers the neighborhoods and back roads to the major thoroughfares. He’s even picked his 13-year-old son up from school in the ELF.
Patrick McRaney and his ELF
“I thought he might be embarrassed,” McRaney revealed, “But he wasn’t. He actually thinks it’s really cool. I’ve let him drive it around a private parking lot.” We won’t be surprised to see more of these environmentally friendly transports on our local roads over time! DID YOU KNOW? • The ELF rides on standard bicycle tires -- three of them. So,
technically it’s a trike. • Its body is made of a rugged ABS composite called Trylon, and its frame is aluminum. • Each is outfitted with LED headlights, tail lights, brake lights and turn signals. • The lithium-ion battery charges at any regular wall outlet. • Available colors include white, Mango, Wasabi, Goji Red, Atlantic Blue, Corona Yellow and Pacific Green.
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MR. & MRS. MRS. ANGIE L. MENARD Head of Lower School at Berchmans Academy of the Sacred Heart From Opelousas MR. ANDY P. BOAGNI Catering & Sales Manager at Zea Rotisserie & Grill From Lafayette, La WEDDING DATE: Saturday, March 12, 2016 By Lisa Hanchey
MADE FOR EACH OTHER At the beginning of their courtship, Andy knew that Angie was an amazing woman. After meeting her two boys, Luke and Ross, Andy was hooked. “We became best buds, and I love them very much,” he revealed. “I feel truly blessed to have all three of them in my life and could not imagine life without them! I truly feel like I married my best friend and one true love.”
A SACRED MARRIAGE The couple held the wedding ceremony at the Academy of Sacred Heart in Grand Coteau where Angie serves as Head of the Lower School at Berchmans Academy. Their family and closest friends were all there to witness the special event. “The best part of the wedding for me was when we said our vows and, of course, having all our close friends and family there to witness it,” Andy said. “Angie and I are very blessed with a close group of loyal friends and family.” Following the wedding, the party continued at the reception at a close family friend’s venue, Stone Oaks Ballroom in Opelousas.
CRUISING INTO MARRIED LIFE After the festivities, the couple went on a weeklong cruise to Cozumel and Progresso, Mexico for their honeymoon. “It was nice to relax and enjoy ourselves,” Andy shared.
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MUTUAL CONNECTIONS Angie and Andy met through two long-term mutual friends that they both knew very well from their respective workplaces. Both are very dedicated to their jobs and work interesting hours, so Andy says meeting his bride-tobe through a work connection was not a surprise.
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By Des Coroy, Author of “21st Century Relationship Guide” With the advent of social media, re-connections with others from the past who normally would not have crossed your path again are occurring more and more often. It’s easy to get lost in the illusions of the past and get caught up in an emotional infidelity. Private messaging often creates a false sense of quick intimacy. This may lead one to share personal information with someone outside of your relationship. DON’T KEEP SECRETS It’s important not to keep secrets from your partner when it comes to who is contacting you from the past. If a lover from the past contacts you on social media
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and wants to re-establish a connection, then it’s important to tell your partner about it sooner rather than later. By revealing the truth about the past connection, you build deeper levels of trust with your partner. You also keep the attention and energy focused on your primary relationship. THE BEST ANTIDOTE The best antidote to getting caught up in a social media affair is to pierce the cloak of secrecy by being fully open with your partner. If you would feel totally OK with allowing your partner to read any of your texts or social media messages, then you are
most probably not anywhere close to an emotional affair. On the other hand, if you would not want to reveal to your partner the contents of any correspondences such as texts or emails, then you may be headed for the slippery slope of an emotional affair. Perhaps you are already participating in one. In that event, it’s important to ask yourself the question, are you moving away from your partner
and toward the new person? DIFFUSE THE DANGER It’s the secrecy which adds to the excitement. The quickest way to diffuse the danger of you pulling away from your partner and toward the new person is to reveal to your partner the attraction that you are experiencing. Once the mystery is pierced, often the attraction level is also reduced in intensity.
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2. Linens: Table linens create an instant mood when guests enter your reception space. Elegant or hip, trendy or classic -- there is no single item that makes a greater impact on the look of your event than your table linens.
1. The Bar: As many of your guests will be finding their way to this area of your event, choosing a unique bar can make a big statement at your reception. With several styles to choose from, whether classic or dramatic, your bar can add to the ambiance of your space. Photo by Catherine Guidry
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3. Lighting: Candles are inexpensive and make a room that much more beautiful. If your venue doesn’t allow open flames you can use battery operated candles for the same effect. Also, using a lighted centerpiece instead of flowers on your tables creates a lovely cost-effective ambiance. And stringing lights in your tent can create the illusion of a star-studded night. Photo by Hannah Mulligan Photography
4. Drapery: Drapery is a decorative element that can make a huge impact at your event, whether it’s indoors or outdoors. Using drapery can completely transform the feel of your event space by creating a focal point for your guests, adding drama and elegance, and making the space feel totally different.
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LE GRAND HALL IS THE LARGE, first floor of the Grand Opera House of the South. Gielen Enterprises, Inc. leases and manages this space from Grand Opera House of the South. The newly renovated space accommodates up to 710 guests in one beautiful, continuous area and is equipped with a full bar, spacious bride’s room, entertainment area, two lobby-style seating areas as well as a state-of-the-art full kitchen. Call 337-458-2375 for an appointment. 66
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JOEY'S JOEY'S ONSITE CATERING facility provides an elegant atmosphere for any function, from a simple breakfast meeting to the most elaborate wedding reception. The Fireside Room is available Monday thru Saturday 7am to 10am and 6:30pm until 1am and Sunday, all day. The room accommodates up to 150 guests for stand up functions with limited seating and 80 guests for seated meals. Minimum guest count is 35 adults.
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Age: 13 Grade: Seventh School: L.J. Alleman Parents: Jason and Sam Kelly What do you do with your spare time? Football, guitar, Xbox, hanging with friends and family Favorite place to hang out with friends: The pool and Skyzone Best place to eat: Grub Burger What music are you listening to right now? Christian Contemporary, TobyMac, The NewsBoys, Tru, Capitol Kings If you could go any place in the world, what would it be? Canada What emoticon best represents you? The red 100 emoticon What app is your favorite? YouTube What is the last picture you took on your phone? A cool looking cloud in the sky. What gift would you be excited to receive right now? Apple watch What have you done this year that you are most proud of? I made the LJA football team this year! If you could give one piece of advice to adults, what would it be? Don’t pressure your kids to do something they don’t want to do. If your son doesn’t want to play the trumpet or your daughter doesn’t want to be in a beauty pageant, don’t make them. How can we make school lunches better? We need more fresh ingredients. Stop the frozen food madness!
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After delivering a baby, many new moms experience mood swings and weepiness during the first two to three weeks. This period is commonly called the “baby blues.” But, how do you distinguish between the baby blues and a much more serious condition, postpartum depression? “Up to 80 percent of women can have baby blues – weepiness and things that come along with fluctuation in hormones and other issues, which usually go away without any kind of help,” said Tabitha Muse Carranza, MS, PLC, who specializes in treating women with PPD. “But whenver you have serious changes -- depression, anxiety, intrusive repetitive thoughts, panic or post-traumatic stress, it could be postpartum depression.” PPD symptoms include significant sadness, depression, difficulty enjoying yourself, irritability, tension, being anxious or panicky, difficulty bonding with your baby, feelings that you are going out of control or going crazy, and being worried that you might hurt your baby or yourself. “When you become a new mom, there are so many changes happening that you don’t always know that what you are experiencing isn’t normal,” Carranza explained. “With postpartum depression, it might not be that you are sad, but that you are so afraid that something is going to happen, or you just can’t leave the house.” Postpartum depression is a serious illness. Approximately one out of every seven women experience PPD after giving birth. These reactions can also occur after miscarriage, abortion, stillbirth or infant loss. WHEN SHOULD YOU SEEK HELP? When should you seek help? “When it goes on for longer to two or three weeks and affects your life,” Carranza said. Unfortunately, few support groups are available in Louisiana. But luckily, one is offered right here in Acadiana, led by Carranza. Lafayette Moms & Babies, located at 924 Kaliste Saloom Road, hosts a postpartum support group on the first Friday and third Saturday of each month. “As a mom myself, this is my passion,” she shared. “Each session, I try to offer some strategy or tool to help moms with everything that comes along with motherhood. “For example, one group topic was stress management, so we used stress balls. Another was mindfulness, using coloring as a technique to help with anxiety and depression.” For more information about Lafayette Moms & Babies’ support group, call 337-400-1815. Additional resources are available through Postpartum Support International at 800-944-4773 or postpartum.net. 73
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Holiday goodies to make with your cuties By Jennifer Potier
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PUMPKIN PATCH PUDDING CUPS 6 plastic cups Instant chocolate pudding (1 pack) Chocolate Cream Oreo cookies Green sugar crystal sprinkles Mellowcreme pumpkins Prepare the instant chocolate pudding and fill the cups about ¾ full. 1. Crush a few of the Chocolate Cream Oreo cookies in a small bag. 2. Sprinkle a good amount of chocolate cream cookie crumbs on top of the pudding, as this will be the “dirt.” 3. Add green sprinkles on top of the dirt to mimic vines or grass. 4. Place a few of the mellowcreme pumpkins on top of the “dirt.” Viola! Your pumpkin patch is complete!
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TURKEY CUPCAKES Cupcakes: 1 box of chocolate cake mix 1 container of chocolate frosting Decoration: 24 Nutter Butter cookies 24 Chocolate Cream Oreo cookies Candy Corn (roughly 144, 6 per cupcake) 48 candy eyes Red icing or candy to make gobbles 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line pans with cupcake liners. 2. Mix cake mix according to directions, and fill cupcake liners ¾ full. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until done. Let cool. 3. Cover each cupcake with chocolate frosting. 4. Use frosting (as glue) to place the eyes on the Nutter Butter cookie. Cut the orange out of a piece of candy corn to form beak and dab with frosting to stick to cookie. Do the same for the gobble with either red candy or icing. Split the Oreo and press candy corns into the cream filling to create feathers. 1. Place the completed turkey face into the front of the cupcake. Put the Oreo with feathers behind it. Please refer to the photo for guidance. Makes 24 turkey cupcakes.
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NUTRITION Froyo Berry Bites 6-cup muffin tin and liners ¼ cup crushed almonds or almond meal 2 tablespoon coconut sugar 2 tablespoon coconut oil, melted ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt 2 tablespoon honey 1½ cups fresh chopped strawberries and/or raspberries
FULL AND FOCUSED The importance of healthy meals for children By Sonia Desormeaux, www.yournutritiongirl.com The kids are settled back into the routine of school, and parents are settled back into packing lunches and helping with homework. The question becomes: How do we keep up a healthy routine when our kids are gone from early morning until afternoon for several more months? Packing a healthy lunch for your child will help them stay full and focused for the entire school day. Proper nutrition helps them do their best in school and beyond. However, lunches don’t have to be repetitive or include the stereotypical sandwich; mix it up and have fun!
A few tips and reasons to pack healthy lunches: 1. Instead sugary juice boxes, flavor water with fruit to keep your child hydrated! 2. 2 in 5 children born from the year 2000 and on are expected to be diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. 3. Childhood obesity has more than doubled in children in the last 30 years. 4. Raspberries and blueberries – kids’ favorites – are packed with antioxidants for brain health! One last thing: Don’t forget about breakfast! A heart breakfast of whole grains is great to keep kids
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SWEET TREAT FOR YOUR SWEET Froyo Berry Bites are kid approved Looking for a sweet treat for an after-school snack? Beat the heat with these Froyo Berry Bites!
Line a 6-cup muffin tin with silicone or parchment cupcake liners (add directly to nonstick muffin tin). In a small bowl, stir together crushed almonds, coconut sugar and coconut oil. Spoon a small amount into the bottom of each muffin cup. In a medium bowl, mix together yogurt and honey. Spoon 2 tablespoons into each muffin cup, covering the crust. Top with fresh chopped berries. Freeze until firm, about 6 hours. To serve, remove from silicone wrapper and enjoy!
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CAT MYTHS, DEBUNKED! Local vet sets the record straight By Allison Habetz, CVPM, Lafayette Veterinary Care Center As a long standing and proud cat lady, I’ve been itching to set the record straight and dispel some common cat myths that have gone on too long. Skeptical about cats or think you’ve missed the essence of the ‘hype’ on cats somewhere along the line? Read on! MYTH #1: CAT ALWAYS LAND ON THEIR FEET
Cats have a remarkable ability to control their bodies in midair and shift their balance. Usually they will manage to land with their feet on the ground, but not always. MYTH #2: CATS CANNOT BE TRAINED.
Teaching your cat to do certain things can ultimately strengthen the bond between you and your feline friend. Although slightly more challenging than training a dog, cats are smart and food motivated - two of the most important elements in animal training. Many videos and tutorials exist online that can get you started. MYTH #3: CATS WOULD LOSE THEIR SENSE OF BALANCE IF THEY DIDN’T HAVE WHISKERS.
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No, cats are not baby killers and are not plotting to injure your sleeping infant. I’ve heard this my whole life as my grandmother, the queen of wives’ tales (God bless her), did not nurture me to the cat lover I am today. This ridiculous myth probably started because some cats enjoyed curling up next to the warmth of babies. MYTH #5: CATS ARE SOLITARY CREATURES.
Although they hunt and prefer to eat alone, cats appreciate the company of people, other cats and even other house pets. Given the choice, cats will form and live in colonies just for the companionship. MYTH #6: CATS ONLY PURR WHEN THEY ARE HAPPY.
Although we can’t tell the difference, cats can express different purrs (at different speeds) depending on their mood. Cats can purr during pain, stress, happiness and comfort. This makes purring non descriptive to a human’s naked ear. MYTH #7: CAT LITTERBOX ISSUES ARE ALWAYS A BEHAVIOR PROBLEM AND CAN'T BE FIXED.
False! This one hurts my heart as many cats are abandoned over litter box issues that can be reconciled. Inappropriate urination or defecation may be a behavior issue, but it is much more commonly linked to a medical issue or caused by stress or anxiety in the home. Either way, start with a visit to your veterinarian. Many people are also able to fix issues in the home by simply adding an additional litter box or changing to a unscented litter.
Harley Yazdi Human companion: Shayda Yazdi Pet’s breed: Great Dane mix 337: How did Harley end up in your life? Shayda: There used to be this place in Baton Rouge called Yelp! I was deciding between Harley or his brother so they encouraged me to take them both to play. The brother jumped up and bit a hole in my sweater, and that was the minute I decided on Harley. He was such a large and gentle goofball at three months, and still is! 337: What is Harley’s favorite treat? Shayda: Oddly enough, potato chips and plain yogurt. He’s really healthy, I promise! It’s the crunch. 337: Tell us a turning moment in your relationship with Harley. Shayda: I worked at Pier 1 when I got Harley. I came home from working a double one night to find my room turned into a snow globe. I turned my fan off, mouth wide-open, and walked around my bed to find Harley, still in his kennel, absolutely covered in feathers from my comforter and pillows. He had gotten ahold of them and ripped them through the kennel, along with curtains and carpet. I tried, but I couldn’t be angry with him! I never kenneled him after the “Snow Globe Incident.”
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Look out for: Ziggy Francis Number: 6 Position: Junior Running Back Team: Notre Dame Pioneers Parish: Acadia
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THE RAGIN’ CAJUN FOOTBALL TEAM began the 2016 season with 24 true freshmen on the roster looking to make either an immediate impact on the field, or waiting until there time comes to contribute. There are five freshmen from the Acadiana area looking to become the future of the Ragin’ Cajun football program. Here’s a look at the five:
1. Raymond Calais- RB, 5-9, 175 pounds (Cecilia) Calais holds the school rushing record at Cecilia High School, gaining nearly 5,000 yards in his final two seasons where he was selected as the Class 4A All-State Offensive MVP. He gained 2,681 yards rushing and 31 touchdowns as a senior. Also a track star, Calais was named the Gatorade Louisiana Boys Track & Field Athlete of the Year. At the Class 4A state meet in May, he swept the 100-meter dash and the 200-meter dash and was also a part of the victorious 4×100 and 4×200 relay teams. [photo of Calais by Paul Kieu, The Daily Advertiser]
2. Jake Arceneaux- QB, 6-2, 190 pounds. (Ascension Episcopal) Arceneaux, a three-star prospect according to 247Sports, was coached at Ascension Episcopal by former Ragin’ Cajuns quarterback and
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current UL wide receivers coach Michael Desormeaux. In his senior season, Arceneaux helped the Blue Gators to a 9-1 record and a trip to the Division IV semifinals. He earned first-team District 7-1A honors and Class 1A AllState honorable mention. [photo credit: The Daily Advertiser]
3. Tyler Derouen- WR, 5-11, 185 pounds (Vermilion Catholic) Derouen, who was used in myriad ways for the potent Eagles offense, finished his senior campaign with 64 catches for 1,364 yards and 21 scores. He also served as part of the rushing attack, picking up 543 yards rushing with seven touchdowns. He finished with 145 receptions for 2,854 yards and 46 scores. Derouen was a part of the 2013 Division IV state championship team. [photo credit: The Daily Advertiser]
4. Austin Melancon- P, 5-10, 209 pounds (Notre Dame) Melancon played a pivotal role on the Notre Dame squad on its way to a state championship during the 2015 season. [Photo credit: Brad Kemp]
5. Caleb Vidrine- LB, 5-9, 193 pounds (Opelousas Catholic) In Vidrine’s senior year with Opelousas Catholic he had 145 tackles, 15 sacks and one interception with two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and 20 tackles for loss. He also rushed for over 1,000 yards with 21 total touchdowns. [photo credit: The Daily World]
After tying a school record with 25 wins and wrapping up its second straight Women’s Basketball Invitational Championship, Quinn the Ragin’ Cajuns women’s basketball team heads into the new season with a tough slate of nonconference games to start the year. After the regular season opener on the road against McNeese State Nov. 12, the Cajuns will host Dillard at Blackham Coliseum for an exhibition game before traveling to the Aldine, Texas to play Notre Dame Nov. 22 who finished last season ranked No. 2 in the country. Fields
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Celebrating 50 seasons of Saints football By Brandon Comeaux
The team many have loved and supported for years, celebrates 50 years of dedication and hard work. Fans have celebrated their wins while also feeling the disappointment of their losses. In many ways, it’s those losses that have helped bond Saints fans into one of the most loyal fan bases in the National Football League.
A BIT OF FRANCHISE HISTORY New Orleans Saints was first established on All Saints Day, Nov. 1, 1966. John W. Mecom Jr. and Dave Dixon’s vision to bring pro football to the city of New Orleans, the state of Louisiana and the Gulf Coast was complete. The franchise began play during the 1967 season. The Saints started the season with a bang as John Gilliam returned the opening kickoff 94 yards for a touchdown in their first ever regular season game (a 27-13 loss to the Los Angeles Rams). It took them awhile to establish themselves as winners, not recording their first winning season (a 12-3 record) until 1987. It was followed by their first playoff appearance (a 44-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings) that same year. That was only the beginning of many “firsts” to come for the beloved team. A few years later, they received their first division title in 1991 and earned their first playoff win in 2000 against the defending Super Bowl champion St. Louis
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BLACK AND GOLD RISING STRONG Fans of the Black & Gold have experienced many highs and lows over the last 50 seasons, from only winning one game in 1980 to suffering through the 2005 season, a season played in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. This forced them to play their home games in different arenas such as Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge and the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. They continued to rise strong, though, winning Super Bowl XLIV in a 31-17 victory over the Indianapolis Colts during the 2009 season. The Saints and their fans have gone from having to endure ridicule and mockery throughout the years (remember the nickname “the Aints”) to being feared across the NFL.
THE ALL 50TH NEW ORLEANS SAINTS TEAM In honor of 50 seasons of Saints football, fans, media members, former players and those close to the organization have chosen the All 50th New Orleans Saints team (released by neworleanssaints.com) recognizing the Top 50 players in New Orleans Saints history. The Saints have come a long way from Tulane Stadium to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The list features players who were a part of the original team, such as Danny Abramowicz, as well as eventual Pro
All 50th New Orleans Saints Team QUARTERBACKS Drew Brees Bobby Hebert Archie Manning
College: Purdue College: Northwestern State College: Ole Miss
Saints Seasons: 2006-Current Saints Seasons: 1985-1992 Saints Seasons: 1971-1982
College: LSU College: Ole Miss College: Illinois
Saints Seasons: 1986-1993 Saints Seasons: 2001-2008 Saints Seasons: 2007-2014
College: LSU
Saints Seasons: 1982-1985
Danny Abramowicz Marques Colston Joe Horn Eric Martin
College: Xavier (Ohio) College: Hofstra University College: Itawamba CC College: LSU
Saints Seasons: 1967-1973 Saints Seasons: 2006-2015 Saints Seasons: 2000-2006 Saints Seasons:1985-1993
TIGHT ENDS Hoby Brenner Henry Childs Jimmy Graham
College: USC Collage: Kansas State College: Miami
Saints Seasons: 1981-1993 Saints Seasons:1975-1980 Saints Seasons: 2010-2014
OFFENSIVE LINEMEN LeCharles Bentley Stan Brock Jim Dombrowski Jahri Evans Joel Hilgenberg John Hill Jake Kupp Carl Nicks Willie Roaf Jon Stinchcomb
College: Ohio State College: Colorado College: Virginia College: Bloomsburg College: Iowa College: Lehigh College: Washington College: Nebraska College: Louisiana Tech College: Georgia
Saints Seasons: 2002-2005 Saints Seasons: 1980-1992 Saints Seasons: 1986-1996 Saints Seasons: 2006-2015, 2016-Current Saints Seasons:1984-1993 Saints Seasons: 1975-1984 Saints Seasons: 1968-1975 Saints Seasons:2008-2011 Saints Seasons: 1993-2001 Saints Seasons: 2003-2010
College: San Diego State College: Louisville College: Arkansas College: Oklahoma College: Ohio State College: Auburn College: Jim Wilks
Saints Seasons: 1997-2001 Saints Seasons: 1994-2001 Saints Seasons: 1989-1999 Saints Seasons: 1973-1985 Saints Seasons: 2004-2013 Saints Seasons: 1981-1989, 1991-1994 Saints Seasons: 1981-1993
College: Miami College: Pittsburgh College: North Carolina State College: Montclair State College: Georgia Tech College: Miami
Saints Seasons: 1972-1980 Saints Seasons: 1981-1993 Saints Seasons: 1986-1993 Saints Seasons: 1986-1994 Saints Seasons: 1986-1992 Saints Seasons: 2008-2013
College: Missouri College: Notre Dame College: Indiana
Saints Seasons: 1981-1987 Saints Seasons: 1980-1989 Saints Seasons: 1967-1969
College: Alabama College: USC College: Syracuse
Saints Seasons: 2006-2013, 2016-Current Saints Seasons: 1997-2002 Saints Seasons: 1972-1981
College: Michigan State
Saints Seasons: 1982-1994
College: SMU
Saints Seasons: 2009-Current
College: USC College: Washington State College: Nebraska College: None College: Mississippi College
Saints Seasons: 2006-2010 Saints Seasons: 2000-2006 Saints Seasons: 1993-1996 Saints Seasons: 2001-2006 Saints Seasons: 1991-1993, 2000-2006
RUNNING BACKS Dalton Hilliard Deuce McAllister Pierre Thomas
FULLBACK Hokie Gajan
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DEFENSIVE LINEMEN La’Roi Glover Joe Johnson Wayne Martin Derland Moore Will Smith Frank Warren Jim Wilks
LINEBACKERS Joe Federspiel Rickey Jackson Vaughan Johnson Sam Mills Pat Swilling Jonathan Vilma
CORNERBACKS Johnnie Poe Dave Waymer Dave Whitsell
SAFETIES Roman Harper Sammy Knight Tommy Myers
KICKER Morten Andersen
PUNTER Thomas Morstead
SPECIAL TEAMS Reggie Bush Steve Gleason Tyrone Hughes Michael Lewis Fred McAfee
Football Hall of Famers like Rickey Jackson and Willie Roaf. It’s a list loaded with men who gave their all to give fans great memories that will be remembered by following
generations. The All 50th New Orleans Saints Team will be honored when the 2016 Saints play the Detroit Lions Dec. 4, 2016.
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first Olympian when she took the field and again as the program’s first medalist. The 2011 All-SEC defender plays professionally for the Houston Dash. She was also named first team All-SEC twice and second team All-SEC one time.
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It seems that no matter what field they take the Tigers are making some noise. LSU Lady Tigers Soccer Team recently had one of their own honored. Jorian Baucom, the junior All-SEC striker, was named on the Hoosier Challenge Cup AllTournament Team as well as the TopDrawerSoccer.com Women’s College Team of the Week. That performance added to Baucom’s impressive numbers as she is currently the Lady Tigers’ leading scorer this season with 27 goals in 48 games. Senior Summer Clarke is close behind with 25 goals thus far in the season. To quote Andre’ Cantor, “GOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLLL!”
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Four former Tigers climbed the medal podium in Rio the past summer for the 2016 Olympic Games. wqw, Sylvia Fowles, Fitzroy Dunkley and Allysha Chapman collected some serious hardware during the games as the former Tigers racked up two golds, one silver and one bronze. Both Augustus and Fowles returned with the American Women’s Basketball Team to defend their Beijing 2008 and London 2012 gold medals. The pair contributed to the American three-peat performance in Rio. Dunkley, who represented Jamaica, earned a silver as the third leg of the Jamaican team’s 4x400 relay. Dunkley impressive 44.82 second split time was among the best of the race. Chapman sported a bronze medal as part of Canada’s Women’s Soccer Team. She made history as LSU Soccer’s
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Of course we’re talking about that magical time between Christmas and New Year’s when the cure to too much turkey and a football hangover is a healthy dose of string music. LSU Men’s basketball starts their season on Nov. 12 as they host Wofford, but the all-important SEC play begins Dec. 29 when Vanderbilt comes to Baton Rouge and the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. The ESPNU nationally televised contest will feature Coach Johnny Jones’ Tigers as they take the first step on the long road to the SEC Championship and hopefully an appearance in the big dance come March. Looking forward to the season, Coach Jones said, “We are excited about another tough schedule, and we embrace the challenges that it presents for us.” So lace up your Chucky Taylors and sport purple and gold as LSU tackles the hardwood. 87
CAMP CULTURE One of the great things about time spent at camp is getting to relax and laissez les bon temps rouler. From fun in the sun to the stories by the bonfire, there’s nothing quite like camp life in Sportsman’s Paradise. Show us your favorite part of camp culture (email contest@337magazine.com) for a chance to win a specialty meat package from Don’s Specialty Meats. C’est bon!
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By Stacey Daley Whether in a tent, RV or cabin, the Louisiana fall offers ideal conditions to get out of the house and into the outdoors The camping guide below highlights a few of the best campgrounds within the 337. Pack up and camp out!
HIDDEN PONDS RV PARK • 1201 Ravia Road - Sulphur, La 70665 • Reservations: 1-800-440-4709 • Phone: 337-583-4709 • Rates: $24 per night, $21.50 with discount card • Sites: 170 full hook-ups • Amenities: Showers and private bath, laundry, 7 acres of fully stocked fishing ponds • Attractions: Riverboat casino, Cajun seafood restaurants, Creole Nature Trail. • Allowed KOC KAMPGROUND • 3104 Curtis Lane - New Iberia, LA 70560 • Phone: 337-364-6666 • Fax :337-367-5900 • Sites: 200 full hook-up site • Amenities: swimming pool, 8½ -acre stocked pond, open pavilion for reunions, party, WiFi, Direct TV, swings sets • Attractions: 6 miles from Tabasco and Jungle Garden, Konriko Rice Mill, casino, Pepperplex Ball Field, Shadows on the Teche, Rip Van Winkle Gardens, Sugararena, Cypermore Point State Park, Lake Fasse Point State Park • Pets welcome LAKEVIEW PARK • 1717 Veterans Memorial Hwy. - Eunice, LA 70535 • Phone: 337-457-2881 • Sites: 95 • Rates: $25 -$98 • Amenities: 13-acre fishing lake, canoe and paddle boat rentals, playgrounds, laundry room, propane filling station, pavilion with picnic area, internet access, cabins, tenting sites • Attractions: Liberty Theatre, Savoy Music Center, Jean Lafitte Prairie Acadian Culture Center, Cajun French Music hall of Fame, Fred’s Lounge
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S P O R T S MYERS LANDING • 169 Myers Landing Road Lake Authur, LA 70549 • Reservations: 337-774-2338 • Rates: Cabins $65 - $85, Camp Sites $21 • Sites: 60 full hook-up sites, cabins • Amenities: Playground, paddle boats, 18-hole mini golf, Mermentau River • Attractions: Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge • Pets allowed OPELOUSAS SOUTH CITY PARK • 1524 S. Market Street – Opelousas, LA 70570 • Reservations: 337-948-2562 • Rates: $10 • Sites: 63, back-ins, water/ electric hookup, paved sites • Amenities: Tennis court, playground, swimming pool (seasonal), dumping station • Attractions: 3 minutes from Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino, nearby museums and historic attractions, Cajun and Creole restaurants
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QUIET OAKS RV PARK • 18159 TV Tower Road - Kinder, LA 70648 • Reservations: 337-756-2230 • Sites: 70 full hook-ups, accommodates any size RV incl. tow, service pull through, shady tent sites • Amenities: Modem friendly, showers, laundry, recreation, security patrolled, clubhouse • Attractions: Factory shopping, land based casino, riverboats, museums, Creole Nature Trail, antique malls, exotic animal farm, Cajun restaurants and music! YOGI BEAR'S JELLYSTONE PARK • 4200 Luke Powers Road Lake Charles, LA 70615 • Reservations: 1-877-433-2400 • Rates: $30-35 • Sites: 63 full hook-up sites, including 18 pull-through sites, six cabins available, open year-round • Amenities: 7-acre fishing pond, paddle boats and canoes, pool, mini golf • Attractions: 10 minutes from casinos, Creole Nature Trail • Pets allowed
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GLAMPER’S DREAM! Camp in fully air conditioned tents under the stars, getting the best of the great outdoors with all of the comforts of home. The glamping tents at Louisiana Cajun Mansion Bed & Breakfast in Youngsville come with locally inspired names like Holly Beach and Alligator Bayou. Spend your evening relaxing with friends around a fire ring with torches. Just steps away is a deck with a glowing chandelier, pool house and beautifully decorated outdoor accomodations. There’s even a grilling kitchen and continental breakfast. Call 337-453-5606 for more great details!
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Fairhope McSharry’s Irish Pub at 101 N. Bancroft St. in Fairhope not only serves up authentic Irish food and spirits but has been the home for the longest running traditional Irish Music Session on the Gulf Coast — 10 years and counting — thanks to owner Ronan McSharry of Sligo, Ireland. The music starts around 6:30 p.m. and lasts till about 8:30 p.m. “Bring grandma, bring the kids, bring your fiddle if you play ‘Trad,’ and expect a perfectly poured Guinness, great food and a lively good time,” said resident D. Fran Morley, who with her fiddle-playing husband, Tom, never misses the opportunity. Slainté! www.mcsharrys.com
Panama City Think you got what it takes to be an Ironman champion? The competition that started as a challenge between groups of Navy SEALs returns to Panama City, Florida Nov. 5. The Ironman Florida consists of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2-mile run, and the late-in-the-year competition allows for more moderate weather. If this sounds too intense for your physique, don’t worry. Viewers are welcome. For more information, visit www.ironmanflorida.com.
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Lake Charles Want to get spooked for Halloween? There’s plenty of spirit in Lake Charles, from the many ghosts inhabiting the homes of the historic Charpentier District to the USS Orleck Naval Museum which offers a haunted ship experience aboard the USS Orleck (served in the Korea and Vietnam Wars). Download the Charpentier District app or guide from www.visitlakecharles. org and check out the 40 blocks of early 19th century buildings, some of which have residents who have refused to leave. Photo By Chris Parent
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Tyrrell Park in Beaumont offers beautiful walking trails and the exquisite Beaumont Botanical Gardens. Now, in addition to the park’s garden center, conservatory, riding stables and golf course, visitors can enjoy the Cattail Marsh from a new boardwalk that stretches out 520 feet. The boardwalk’s two covered platforms offer views of the marsh’s wildlife and will come in particularly handy during the fall’s bird migration; Cattail Marsh is home to more than 251 species of birds annually due to the positioning between two coastal flyways on the Great Texas Birding Loop. www.beaumontcvb.com/cattail-marsh.
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L Auberge du Lac The Lake Charles casino continues to evolve, most recently with the multimillion-dollar renovation of their 10 luxury Garden Suites and VIP check-in. The new look features artwork by Louisiana-based photographers and enhanced suites named after indigenous flowers. The Spa du Lac was also refreshed, and later this year a new lobby bar will be unveiled. Visit Nov. 17 for the casino’s signature wine event Tasting on the Terrace, a fundraiser for the Children’s Advocacy Center at Family & Youth. Or drop in for the holidays and catch Aaron Neville performing Dec. 9. www.llakecharles.com/hotel
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The current election has not been an easy road but how about the birth of our country? You can learn more — and be thoroughly inspired — by how the United States came to be with a performance of “1776” at the Rivertown Theatres for the Performing Arts in Kenner. The Tony Award-winning, uplifting musical will be performed with local talent throughout November and prices are much more reasonable than traveling Broadway shows in downtown New Orleans. www.RivertownTheaters.com
Places seeped in history are great places to explore in fall and around Halloween, when thoughts turn to the past — or those who have passed. Pensacola’s downtown offers more than 450 years of history, with five nationalities governing the town. Visitors will find old churches, plazas and squares, and St. Michael’s Cemetery, one of the two oldest cemeteries in the state of Florida and home to approximately 3,200 marked graves and 4,000-plus unmarked graves. Who knows what may appear around those hallowed graves of old! www.visitpensacola.com
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Diners enjoy some of the best fish and chips in the 337 region, and selection of beers is impressive (over 150). Slainte!
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The Creole Nature Trail is annually home to more than 400 bird species, making it one of the top 10 birding/birdwatch destinations in the country. The bird population soars in fall and winter.
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The Lakefront Promenade is a great place to let the kids burn off some energy (Bord du Lac Park) or take an evening stroll. Also of interest are carriage rides and various monuments and historic markers.
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From Dec. 8-10, “Christmas in Louisiana: Once Upon A Time” will be performed at the Lake Charles Civic Center. It offers a timeless quality that is sure to put all ages in the holiday spirit.
History buffs can explore historical landmarks; steam engine, passenger car and caboose; and library. Adjacent to the museum is a playground with rides and picnic tables. It’s a great family outing!
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The Abercrombie and Grand Galleries at McNeese State University have rotating exhibition schedules showcasing exceptional works ranging from traditional through contemporary, 2D/3D, installation and video by internationally renowned artists, university faculty and MSU students.
Held on the first and third Sunday of the month, art aficionados can peruse various vendors in front of Luna Bar & Grill. Word is that it is a beautufl walk to Cedar Chest Antiques for the a once-in-a-lifetime find.
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Take time to treat yourself to a relaxing facial or gorgeous eyelash extensions. The team of skin experts at Skin Studios will have you ready to face the weekend!
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Learn the two step, Cajun waltz and more. Lessons are held the third Tuesday of every month at the Cajun French Music Association building.
Dive into the magical world of Cirque Italia, the first ever Italian water circus, Nov. 17-21. Contortionists, chair-stacking Italian singer, aerial divas and jet skis? Yes, please!
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This event isn’t for the squeamish! On Nov. 5-6, there will be thousands of reptiles, amphibians and insects. Plus, the kid’s corner will have bounce houses and a photo opportunity with a creepy crawly.
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A sisterhood of traveling moms By Pallavi Simon, Owner of Edible Arrangements and X-Golf
Every summer my sister, Momi, from Dubai, and lifelong friends Jhumur, from New Delhi, and Surbhi, from Bangalore, take a trip overseas to a different country. For the 10 days we are together we are just four girls catching up on missed time together and rejuvenating our souls. When we check our bags at the airport, we leave behind our work and the stress of running a household. We learn about each other’s children’s milestones and catch up on what’s been going on in our lives for an entire year. At the end of our trip, we return home refreshed and filled with wonderful memories, advice and life lessons. There is something freeing about our sisterhood of World Riders - crying, laughing, drinking and dancing to our heart’s content.
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1. PRAIA DE BENAGIL The Benagil sea caves are part of a system of caves that lines Portugal’s southern coast in the Algarve region. The most iconic cave is located just around the corner from the beach behind me in the picture in the tiny town of Benagil. It was a perfect place to grab a glass of wine and read my 337! 2.PRAÇA DO COMÉRCIO This is located in the city of Lisbon, Portugal. Situated near the Tagus River the square is still commonly known as Terreiro do Paço (English: palace yard) because it was the location of the Royal Ribeira Palace until it was destroyed by the great 1755 Lisbon earthquake. The square was completely remodeled as part of the rebuilding Lisbon. 3. PAÇO DE COMÉRCIO Situated in the center of the Paço De Comércio, this statue of King José I (1775) the king on his horse is symbolically crushing snakes on his path. 4. THE ALGARVE COASTLINE It is here that, in the 19th century, the Portuguese set off on an epic journey that led them to discover other people and cultures. 104
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THE Hot events around the 337 BY MANDIE KIDDY
MUSIC MONDAYS Bluegrass Jam Cite’ Des Arts 6:30-9 p.m. TUESDAYS Janky Karaoke Artmosphere 9 p.m. WEDNESDAYS Cajun Jam Blue Moon Saloon 9 p.m. French Chorus Cite’ Des Arts 6-7 p.m. Acoustic Live Music 501 Sports Bar, Youngsville 8-11 p.m. Songwriters Night Artmosphere 8 p.m. Vinyl DJ Saint Street Inn Every Other Wednesday 7:309:30 p.m. FRIDAYS Live Music Poet’s 9 p.m. Jazz with Walter Junior iMonelli’s Restaurant 8:30 p.m. Live Entertainment NiteTown 8 p.m. 106
Live Music Silver Slipper, Arnaudville 6:30-10:30 p.m. SATURDAYS Zydeco Breakfast Cafe’ Des Amis, Breaux Bridge Doors at 7:30 a.m., Music at 8:30 a.m. Cajun Jam Vermilionville, Lafayette 1-3:30 p.m. Dance Party NiteTown 8 p.m. Live Music Poet’s 9 p.m. Vinyl Brunch Jefferson Street Pub 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Cajun Jam Lafayette Farmers and Artisans Market 9-11 a.m. www.MarketattheHorseFarm.com Live Music Silver Slipper, Arnaudville 6:30-10:30 p.m. SUNDAYS Sunday Brunch LIVE! Blue Dog Café, Lafayette 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Bottomless Mimosa Brunch & Live Music Artmosphere 11am-2:30pm
NOVEMBER 17 Willie Nelson Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles 8:30 p.m.
Roots Music Jam Artmosphere 6 p.m.-close Live Music & Dancing featuring Local Zydeco/Cajun Bands Whiskey River Landing, Henderson 4-8 p.m. Live Music Silver Slipper, Arnaudville 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
NOVEMBER 3 Kip Sonnier Antlers Seafood & Steakhouse, Broussard 6:30 p.m. Wayne Toups with Kevin Naquin & The Ossun Playboys Rhythms on the River River Ranch, Lafayette 5:30-8:30 p.m.
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NOVEMBER 4-5 Zydeco Weekend! Cajun Palms RV Resort, Henderson NOVEMBER 5 Lyle Lovett and Robert Earl Keen Heymann Performing Arts Center 7:30 p.m.
NOVEMBER 16 Roddie Romero & The Hub City All Starts Heymann Memorial Park, Lafayette 5:30 p.m. NOVEMBER 17 Sugar Cookies Antlers Seafood & Steakhouse, Broussard 6:30 p.m. Willie Nelson Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles 8:30 p.m. Beginnings: The Ultimate Tribute to Chicago Grand Opera House of the South, Crowley 7 p.m. NOVEMBER 20 Leroy Thomas & the Zydeco RoadRunners Vermilionville 1 p.m. V OL U M E 2 IS S U E 4
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TUESDAYS Teche Area Farmer’s Market Bouligny Plaza, Main Street, New Iberia 2:30-6 p.m. Opelousas Farmer’s Market Opelousas Farmer’s Market Pavilion 6:30-10:30 a.m.
NOVEMBER 11-12 Swamp Pop Weekend Cajun Palms RV Resort, Henderson
NOVEMBER 13 Donny Broussard & the Louisiana Stars Vermilionville 1 p.m.
SUNDAYS Stand-Up Comedy Open Mic Night Poet’s Cafe & Live Music Joint, Lafayette 8 p.m.
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NOVEMBER 12 Molly Ringwalds Cypress Bayou Casino 9:30 p.m.
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NOVEMBER 23 Pine Leaf Boys at Downtown Alive! Parc Sans Souci, Lafayette 6-8 p.m.
NOVEMBER 11 La Fête du Festival Warehouse 535 7 p.m.
Gobble Gobble with Chris Ardoin Scandals Nite Club, Lafayette 8 p.m.
NOVEMBER 12 5th Annual New Iberia Holiday Event New Iberia City Park, New Iberia 10 a.m.
NOVEMBER 26 Mickey Gilley Cypress Bayou Casino Hotel 8 p.m.
FESTIVALS, FAMILY / COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES SATURDAYS Movies at the Park Youngsville Sports Complex 8 p.m. NOVEMBER 4 Kevin Sekhani at Bach Lunch Parc Sans Souci, Lafayette 12-1 p.m. NOVEMBER 4-6 Louisiana Swine Festival City Park, Basile NOVEMBER 5-6 Steampunk & Maker’s Fair Parc International, Lafayette
DANCE Mondays and Thursdays Latin Dance Classes Cite’ Des Arts 6:30 p.m. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS Irish Dance Classes Cite’ Des Arts 3 p.m.
WEDNESDAYS GLC Farmers Market GLC Meat Market, New Iberia 2-6 p.m. THURSDAYS Opelousas Farmer’s Market Opelousas Farmer’s Market Pavilion 6:30-10:30 a.m. SATURDAYS Lafayette Farmers and Artisans Market Horse Farm, Lafayette 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Vinyl Brunch Jefferson Street Pub 11 a.m.-4 p.m. GLC Farmers Market GLC Meat Market, New Iberia 8-12 p.m.
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ZABADODAT Charlie Wooton is all about the good stuff By Mandie Kiddy LEARNING FROM THE GREATS Charlie Wooton is a Lafayette native and graduate of Comeaux High School. Although he now resides in New Orleans, he continues to travel around the world with his trusty sidekick - his blue bass guitar. After seeing a live show in Lafayette at the age of 16, Wooton was mesmerized by the bass and took up playing it himself. Following high school, he decided to move to Los Angeles to pursue music. He landed a job at Third Encore Rehearsal Studio, which was a popular rehearsal space for musicians such as Gladys Knight, Ozzy Osbourne and Stevie Wonder. It was there he was able to meet his idol, former Spyro Gyra bass player Kim Stone. After taking lessons and developing a friendship, Stone gifted the blue bass guitar used on Spyro Gyra albums from 1983-87 to Charlie, and it is now his main “axe.”
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ZABADODAT The multi-talented Wooton plays everything from zydeco to samba. His first touring gig was with Chubby Carrier, and he has written music for and toured with Royal Southern Brotherhood, as well as performances with the Zac Brown Band and the New Orleans Suspects. In addition to founding The Charlie Wooten Project and his newly formed group of Zabadodat, he’s also the founder of the band Zydefunk, a zydeco-influenced funk group whose sound was inspired because he was missing the music of home while living in Atlanta. His new band, Zabadodat, features hip-hop recording guitarist Daniel Groover, world-renowned percussionist Rafael Pereira, and the amazing Laura Reed on vocals. This particular project is a mix of sounds played by musicians from different musical backgrounds fused together into a truly unique world blend. The word Zabadodat is a word Wooton made up from doing sound checks over the years. To him, it loosely means “all good things.” Their music is certainly a reflection of that notion.
Traci, at Dockside Studios one afternoon along with Australian musician James Southwell. Southwell was planning a sixweek trip to the United States to experience the various musical genres in the different corners of our country. He had heard all the great stories from Wooton about Dockside and decided to make an album there with Wooton as the producer. Dockside Studios is a recording haven for not only local area musicians but for talent from around the world. It is unique in many ways including housing artists while they are here to record their albums.
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ZABADUO This year Wooton and Brazilian musician Rafael are touring with their side project called ZabaDuo. The first stop on their tour is The Live Magic Music Festival in Japan this October. Wooton won’t be the only local across the pond. Sonny Landreth is performing at the very same festival, and Wooton will be filling in with his band on bass. DOCKSIDE STUDIOS Not only is Wooton a songwriter, renowned bassist and all-around nice guy, he’s also a music producer. He has produced three CDs this year at his favorite local recording spot Dockside Studios, a 12-acre escape on the Vermilion River in Maurice owned by Steve and Cezanne “Wish” Nails. 337 magazine had the pleasure of meeting Wooton and his wife,
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In conjunction with UNITED WAY ACADIANA, we “Stuffed A Bus” with school supplies! The sincerest of thank you's from DUCK LAW FIRM and 337 MAGAZINE to these businesses that believe in helping students and educators in need: CELEBRITY THEATRES for the amazing venue and private screening of " Ice Age: Collision Course"; PARTY CENTRAL and FRANK GERAMI for decking the place out like we've never seen; PIXUS DIGITAL PRINTING for bringing the event to life through signage, ZOOSIANA for making kid's dreams come true by bringing cool mammals and reptiles, BLUE DOG CAFE and STEVE SANTILLO for amazing art, delicious food and Blue Dog martinis; SCHILLING DISTRIBUTING COMPANY for ice cold kid-friendly beverages; TONY BERNARD STUDIO for conducting an on-site live painting that was auctioned to benefit the animal organizations; ACADIANA’S PARTY MACHINE for the rockin’ sound system; TERRI FENSEL and DAN MCMANUS for capturing the good times with their photography super powers, CAMILLE'S ARMOIRE, PREHISTORIC PARK in Henderson, NUTTY SCIENTISTS, KEVIN’S BARBER SHOP, LAFAYETTE SCIENCE MUSEUM, YVETTE LANDRY and, last but most certainly not least, the residents of 337 for giving generously from their hearts. 110
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MOVIES WITH A CAUSE SUMMER SERIES: "JASON BOURNE
The sincerest of thank yous from DUCK LAW FIRM and 337 MAGAZINE to these businesses that believe in supporting local lifesavers and helping feed families in need through FOODNET: CELEBRITY THEATRES for the amazing venue and private screening of "Jason Bourne"; PARTY CENTRAL and FRANK GERAMI for decking the place out like we've never seen; PIXUS DIGITAL PRINTING for bringing the event to life through signage, BLUE DOG CAFÉ and STEVE SANTILLO for amazing art, delicious food and Blue Dog martinis; SCHILLING DISTRIBUTING COMPANY for ice cold beverages; ACADIANA’S PARTY MACHINE for the rockin’ sound system; TERRI FENSEL and DAN MCMANUS for capturing the good times, HUB ENTERPRISES for the private security, STARBUCKS, ALLIED TIRES, FREEDOM 10 MINUTE OIL CHANGE, BROUSSARD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, BUCK AND JOHNNY’S, TONY BERNARD STUDIO, UNCLE B’S GUNSMITHING, DANNI DUCK PHOTOGRAPHY, DD214, LAFAYETTE SHOOTERS and, last but most certainly not least, the residents of 337 for giving generously from their hearts. V OL U M E 2 IS S U E 4
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Wish you could view art hanging in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Guggenheim and the Whitney in New York City? The Bayou Teche Museum recently unveiled an exhibit of original pieces by internationally recognized artist, Hunt Slonem! "Bayous, Birds and Butteries" will feature several paintings from Slonem’s Albania Plantation in Jeanerette as well as some from other museums and private collections. Hunt Slonem is best known for his neo-expressionist style, and his work has been exhibited in more than 350 galleries and museums worldwide. 112
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