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CONTENTS 08 ACADIANA LIFE Discover Lafayette Bees In Grand Coteau Hospice of Acadiana Selected Nationally ICON Awards Presented at AcA 14 MIND | BODY | SOUL Ask The Doctor 20 LIFE | LEISURE Better Me – Better We How’s Your Adaptability 36 FAMILY MATTERS Peanut Allergy Treatments Wedding Planning 101 38 HOME Outdoors is The New Indoors 40 TRAVEL
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focused on a career in law enforcement. Growing up with “the best pastors in the world, phenomenal men of God,” he initially felt called to study theology. During summer breaks, however, he worked as
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a part-time deputy for Cameron Parish Sheriff Sono Savoie, and his interest in law enforcement was piqued. Aguillard realized his true calling was law
LAFAYETTE POLICE CHIEF TOBY AGUILLARD COMMUNITY BUILDER AND MAN OF FAITH
enforcement, and he’s never looked back. A friendship with legendary attorney J. B. Jones led Aguillard to understand that a career in law was also a ministry. Jones helped Aguillard navigate the path into law school; he studied at Southern University Law Center while working as a patrol deputy for the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office. Aguillard returned home after law school graduation to serve as an assistant DA in Cameron Parish and
Warm-hearted and humble, Chief Aguillard jokingly says that he has taken the road less traveled. Yet, he is serious when he affirms his belief that maintaining the trust of the entire community is crucial to preventing and solving crimes. His faith remains with him, step by step, in ensuring that all citizens receive the justice to which they are entitled. established the 38th Judicial District’s first crime victim assistance program. He missed Baton Rouge, however, and yearned to return. A chance meeting with Louisiana Attorney General Richard Ieyoub at a silent retreat at the Jesuit Spirituality Center in Grand Coteau led to Aguillard being hired as a
Lafayette Mayor Joel Robideaux with Chief Toby Aguillard
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special agent at the Louisiana Department of Justice. He served dual roles as prosecutor and investigator
n a recent edition of Discover Lafayette, an audio podcast hosted by
and was the only lawyer “walking around with a gun on his hip” as he
Jan Swift, Lafayette Police Chief Toby Aguillard graciously opened up
jokingly recounted.
to share his career path which led him to Lafayette in November 2016. The interview may be heard at www.discoverlafayette.net.
While at the Louisiana Attorney General’s office, Aguillard was a founding member of the High Technology Crime Unit. Aguillard credits Ieyoub for
As a student at St. Joseph’s Seminary College, a Benedictine college and
his far-sightedness and early understanding that the proliferation of cell
monastery in Covington, Lafayette Police Chief Toby Aguillard wasn’t always
phones would transform the manner in which crimes are perpetrated. The
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Jan Swift and Chief Toby Aguillard
Aguillard served as director of the Internet Crimes Division of the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office immediately prior to his appointment as Chief in Lafayette. Warm-hearted and humble, Chief Aguillard jokingly says that he has taken the road less traveled. Yet, he is serious when he affirms his belief that maintaining the trust of the entire community is crucial to preventing and solving crimes. His faith remains with him, step by step, in ensuring that all citizens receive the justice to which they are entitled. Continuing the community outreach program initially begun under Deputy Chief Reginald Thomas, officers walk door to door to meet with residents, which has gone quite well. In fact, Chief Aguillard recently received a call from a British member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police to inquire about Lafayette’s walking program. The force is also receiving more training on how to deal with mentally ill people and de-escalate situations before they lead to deadly outcomes. Each uniformed officer is outfitted with a body camera to help document interactions with the public. In closing, Aguillard shared effective ways to protect yourself. First, lock your possessions up! Whether it’s your vehicle or your home, thieves look for easy targets. Make it hard on them by taking a moment to double check your locks. Take your gun out of your car so it’s not targeted for theft. Don’t use your cell phone while driving or walking around; people get hit by cars while distractedly crossing the street, especially on UL’s campus. And last, if you see a crime or witness suspicious activity, pick up the phone and dial 911. We can all make a difference working together. Jan Swift is host of Discover Lafayette, an audio podcast focused on the people and rich culture of Lafayette, the Gateway to South Louisiana. www. discoverlafayette.net. An attorney experienced in government and commercial law, she is affiliated with Swift & Rhoades, LLP. Jan most recently served as Executive Director of Upper Lafayette Economic Development Foundation.
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ACADIANA LIFE
Bees are buzzing to Grand Coteau The students at Berchmans utilize their surroundings daily with hands-on learning that includes a garden project and the Coastal Roots project.
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hings are buzzing at Berchmans Academy in Grand Coteau, and we mean literally! The 5th - 7th grade students at Berchmans Academy welcomed two donated beehives to their campus. The Louisiana Beekeepers Association and Ducky’s Apiary each donated a hive with a colony of bees. Berchmans Academy is the first school in the Acadiana area to begin such a classroom program. This is all part of a pilot beekeeping project program from The Louisiana Association of Sport, Outdoor Adventure, and Recreation (LASOAR) and a pilot program from Berchmans as well.
Through grants from Whole Kids Foundation and Bee Cause Project and the help of many others including Laura Palmer, CEO of LASOAR and Matthew Robidoux of Ducky’s Apiary, the bees have arrived. Robidoux stated, “Our company likes to educate to squash the misconceptions and illogical fears people have of bees. The best way to do that is to educate before the thoughts can really mature, so we love working and interacting with students and teaching them about bees and how important they are to the world. We are looking forward to continuing to work with the students at Berchmans.” Valerie Nehrbass, Berchmans science teacher, explains, “We are so grateful to everyone who helped make this possible for our students. The bees will be a wonderful resource for our 5-7th grade students and we hope that the project will grow to include the entire student body. Not only will we learn about the intricacies of the bee colony, but we will also be able to observe the bees in action. This will give us a better understanding of the importance of pollinators as well as the valuable role they play in sustainable agriculture.”
THE LOUISIANA BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION AND DUCKY’S APIARY EACH DONATED A HIVE WITH A COLONY OF BEES. 10 FACE | APRIL- MAY 2018
When your campus is located on 250 acres, you are no stranger to the importance of environmental stewardship. The students at Berchmans utilize their surroundings daily with hands-on learning that includes a garden project and the Coastal Roots project. Prep students recently germinated 250 vegetable and flower plants from seed with the goal of using the vegetables in the school dining hall. The Coastal Roots program, in partnership with LSU, includes growing trees that are planted along the Louisiana coast in an effort to preserve the coastline. The nuttall and cherrybark oak trees that 5th grade is germinating will be planted at Avery Island. The arrival of the bees gives Berchmans students another outdoor classroom in an already abundant classroom campus. To learn more about Berchmans Academy in Grand Coteau visit http://sshcoteau.org.
HOSPICE OF ACADIANA SELECTED AS 1 OF 15 SITES IN THE COUNTRY TO ASSIST WITH THE UNDERSTANDING OF ADVANCED CARE PLANNING
WORKING WITH PENN STATE’S UNIVERSITY RESEARCH PROJECT FUNDED BY THE JOHN & WAUNA HARMAN FOUNDATION Hospice of Acadiana has been selected as one of 15 research sites across the country to join in a nationwide project to conduct a community game event, The Hello Project. The event will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Broussard, in May. The project will engage participants about what matters most when it comes to making decisions about critical health issues. Karl Broussard, CEO of Hospice of Acadiana, shared the significance of this event. “In utilizing a game concept, people are immediately more at ease. This format takes what can be a challenging topic for many and breaks it down into practical questions that often arise when discussing advanced care planning – ultimately making it more meaningful.”
Advance care planning can be difficult, but it is necessary. The Hello game day event will bring people together for an enjoyable discussion about living well, and quality end-of-life care. It is the perfect first step to advance care planning, and every participant will leave with information that gives them the opportunity to continue the conversation with their family, friends and loved ones. This Hello event, and others across the country, is supporting a study led by Lauren Jodi Van Scoy, M.D. at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, through her research program, Project Talk. Hospice of Acadiana will also host a focus group following the game activity as part of the research project. “Our goal is to educate the community and help get the conversation started,” according to Mary Bergeron, Project Manager and Director of Public Relations for Hospice of Acadiana. “These decisions can sometimes be quite challenging. The game format puts people at ease and helps build confidence in having these hard conversations.” Hospice of Acadiana, established in 1983, is Louisiana’s oldest hospice and palliative care provider, and the only nonprofit provider in Acadiana. As a non-profit provider, patients receive all of the care they need, regardless of the cost or their ability to pay. HOA also offers several programs and services to the community at-large free of charge, including: Grief Counseling, Loss and Transition Workshops, Camp Brave Hearts, Pet Peace of Mind, and the “We Honor Veterans” Program. For more information contact Mary Bergeron, 337-232-1234 or mbergeron@hospiceacadiana.com.
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2018 ICON
ARTS AND CULTURAL AWARDS HELD The Advisory Boards of the ABC Fund at Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA) recently hosted the 2018 ICON Arts and Cultural Awards presented by IBERIABANK. The second-annual ceremony honoring ten ICONs was held at Acadiana Center for the Arts in downtown Lafayette.
Awardees Dylan Nails, Cezanne Nails, Larry Menard and Sonny Landreth
THIS YEAR’S ICON AWARD RECIPIENTS Philip Gould Lifetime Achievement in the Visual Arts Michael Doucet dit BeauSoleil Lifetime Achievement in the Performing Arts Dr. Gerald and Geraldine Hubbell Patrons Sonny Landreth Performing Artist Dennis Paul Williams Visual Artist D.L. Menard Trailblazer Service League of Lafayette/Junior League of Lafayette Trailblazer Blue Monday as represented by John Williams Leadership in the Creative Economy-Project Steve and Cézanne Nails of Dockside Studios Leadership in the Creative Economy – Individuals Alex "PoeticSoul" Johnson Rising Star
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Olivia Regard, AcA Board Chair and Joanie Hill, ABC Fund Board Emeriti Member
ICON Patron Awardee Geraldine Hubbell Accompanies Baritone Paul Sahuc
ICON Trailblazer Awardee, The Service League of Lafayette/Junior League of Lafayette Award is presented to President-Elect Mary Courville and former President Janet Begnaud by ABC Advisory Board member Rani Lege
2018 ICON Awardees from L-R: Dylan and Cezanne Nails, Sonny Landreth, Larry Menard, Dennis Paul Williams, Philip Gould, Geraldine and Dr. Gerald Hubbell, Johnathan Williams, Alex “PoeticSoul” Johnson, Janet Begnaud, Philip Gould, Sally Herpin, Sarah Berthelot and Mary Courville.
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t the event, an original oil painting by Francis X. Pavy was auctioned off and there were performances by a number of cultural influencers and artists, including Lost Bayou Ramblers, Basin Arts Collective, Blue Monday Jam Band, Baritone Paul Sahuc and more.
The ICON Arts and Cultural Awards gala event is a celebration of local artists and cultural trailblazers whose contributions have made an impact on the Acadiana community. Proceeds from the ICON Awards benefit the ABC Fund, which was
established to create and sustain an endowment to support arts, business and culture. Additional information on the ABC Fund and ICON Awardees is available at www. ArtBusinessCulture.org The ABC Fund’s Mission is to sustain, advocate for and protect Acadiana’s art and cultural community by providing ongoing business and financial support to artists and musicians, as well as art and cultural organizations throughout the region.
Awardees and Sponsors gather at a reception before the 2018 ICON Awards presented by IBERIABANK.
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MIND | BODY | SOUL
ASK THE DOCTOR Local Physicians Answer Your Questions Welcome to Ask The Doctor,* FACE Magazine’s newest feature section
that
matches
reader
questions with local physicians. In this first feature, we asked Dr. Mario Cardinale, OB-GYN with Acadiana Women’s Health Group to answer two popular questions often heard from pre and postmenopausal women.
QUESTION
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“As gynecologists, you specialize in women’s health. What changes in vaginal health and wellness do you often hear from patients that can affect their quality of life in unexpected ways?”
“Which patients are candidates for The Juliet and what can be expected?”
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“Many patients experience changes associated with Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM). These symptoms include vaginal dryness, burning, bleeding, irritation, discomfort or pain during intercourse. Approximately 40-54% of postmenopausal women are affected by GSM due to a decrease in estrogen which leaves the vaginal walls thinner, less elastic and less flexible.
“Optimal candidates for The Juliet are women who desire enhancements in sexual functioning and experience, as well as those postpartum, peri and postmenopausal women, who seek vaginal cosmetic improvement and want to feel more confident about their feminine health. Improvement can be observed immediately after the first 15-minute in-office treatment and will continue during the following months. Optimal results will be seen after a series of up to three treatments administered 4-6 weeks from initial treatment.”
These changes can occur regardless of their age, can affect women who are also premenopausal, those who have recently given birth or have undergone cancer treatments. Additionally, after childbirth, many women report reduced elasticity, as well as loss of tone and flexibility, often referred to as Vaginal Relaxation Syndrome (VRS). Acadiana Women’s Health Group offers The Juliet, an alternative to hormone therapy that is an in-office, non-surgical laser treatment for women’s gynecological health, resulting in improved symptoms associated with both Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause and Vaginal Relaxation Syndrome.” 14 FACE | APRIL- MAY 2018
Dr. Mario Cardinale is an OB-GYN with Acadiana Women’s Health Group. For more information about this topic visit www.acadianwomens.com or contact 337-984-1050. * Should you have a medical question, please email it to Editor@FaceAcadiana.com (Subject: Ask The Doctor). All medical advice provided is for informational purposes only and may not be practical for all situations. Should you have an urgent medical condition, contact your primary healthcare provider. Portions of this section may be paid advertisements. If you are a local physician interested in being featured in Ask The Doctor, contact Face Media Group at 337-456-5537.
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WOMEN’S & CHILDREN’S LONGTIME CEO
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KATHY BOBBS DIES AT 59
athy Bobbs, president and chief executive officer of Women’s and Children’s Hospital, passed away from an apparent heart attack on Saturday, April 21, at 59, according to a hospital news release. Bobbs leaves behind her husband Ken, five children and 11 grandchildren. “Kathy was passionate, inspirational and a very civic-minded individual. Her death is a profound loss to all who knew her and were impacted by the work she did,” said M.L. Lagarde III, President of HCA MidAmerica Division, a division of HCA Healthcare and owner of Women’s & Children’s Hospital. “For her nearly 40-year career, most of which has been in healthcare administration, Kathy had a significant role in shaping healthcare as we know it today in Louisiana. “Having worked alongside her for many of those years as a colleague and a friend, I know firsthand of her steadfast commitment to the health and well-being of not only our patients, but the community as a whole. Likewise, we remain committed to ensuring her spirit of service and compassion continues…We will miss her greatly.”
and Women’s and Children’s Hospital board of directors chair. “This is such a tremendous loss to families in Acadiana and across Louisiana. And, this is such a great loss to me, personally, having worked so closely with her for so many years. At this time, we will mourn as a hospital family along with her husband, children, and grandchildren. Together, we will ensure her legacy of service in the community, and her legacy of healing at Women’s and Children’s Hospital will live on for years to come.” Kathy possessed a fierce passion for the health and wellness of Louisiana families that defined most of her extensive career at both Women’s and Children’s, where she spent 18 years as president and CEO, and HCA, the hospital’s parent company. A longtime community volunteer, Kathy most recently served on the boards of One Acadiana, Home Bancorp and the Woman’s Foundation. She also graced FACE Magazine’s August 2013 cover, joining a select group of innovative and thriving women in Acadiana. AUGUST 2013
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Summer Jobs and the
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Kathy Bobbs, healthcare leader, activist, and innovator for nearly 40 years, leaves behind a living legacy of better healthcare for women and children.
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Working tirelessly to ensure that the women and children of Acadiana have the best healthcare available.
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ACADIANA LIFE
DARLA MONTGOMERY
[ THEN AND NOW ] Darla being Darla, however, means the conversation turns toward someone else,
By Scott Brazda
always the blessings she witnesses in other people, which leads us to the aforementioned
The first question, I’ll admit, was a bit of a set-up and, had
NOVEMBER 2009
“Naturally, we will forever have this special
the response been negative, I
bond because of my medical emergency,”
probably wouldn’t have included
explains Montgomery. “But Chuck’s latest chapter is amazing, too: For years I had
it in this article. “Who is your favorite and whom do you consider to be the most-talented co-anchor you’ve ever had?” Luckily for my ego, Darla Montgomery played along. “You must be talking about
Chuck Huebner.
prayed he’d have a child, because I knew
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Scott Brazda. Handsome, well-spoken, broadcasting and community icon…” Then the laughter kicked in from both sides, and the actual Then & Now interview began. Montgomery appeared on the cover of FACE Magazine in November 2009, roughly a year and a half after a brain aneurysm brought her world to a screeching halt…right on the news set of KLFY-TV. Her heart stopped beating for over four minutes. “I’ve experienced a number of flashbacks about that day, and I recall this feeling of looking down and seeing what (her KLFY co-anchor) Chuck
he’d be a great father, and now it’s happened. He’s married, a consultant and a fabulous stay-at-home dad. I can’t tell you how happy I am for him.” We begin to talk “shop” — Darla’s TV career began in 1992, only a couple years after mine — and there comes the realization
that she is not the eager young reporter she once was. Now, she’s the established, veteran anchor with over 25 years’ experience. “Oh, my gosh, when did this happen?” she laughs. But that doesn’t mean she has all the answers. “You can never stop learning, because if you do, you limit yourself. A good journalist always carries the integrity bucket wherever she or he goes,” she said.
Huebner was doing to me, talking to me and keeping me going. I see it,
Corporate America has become a bigger player in broadcasting (“They’ve
I feel it, and it took a number of months for some of those memories to
invaded and want to do a lot more with a lot less,” she concedes), but the
manifest themselves,” she said.
news of the day, she reminds us, is still always right there in front of us.
One such memory was that of being in intense pain, and she recalls being
“Many sources come through social media, but it still has to be confirmed
in a dark room. “My father came in, kissed me on the cheek and said, ‘let
and checked out. We still need to nurture our sources, ask everything that
me go first’.” That memory flash came three or four years ago, just before
needs to be asked and not go off half-cocked,” Darla says.
her father died.
And when it comes to the ever-growing use of technology and social
The aneurysm has left its physical scars; Montgomery lost her senses of
media? “While the tech is good, it shouldn’t affect the quality of your
smell and taste, “…but not my taste for life, and an unending and perhaps
work. You still have to ask the tough questions, you still have to keep the
increased appetite to savor every minute, to soak everything in. There are
politicians honest. We still have a responsibility to respect the nature of
no bad days, just days with more challenges than others.”
the story.”
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nature of the story.” Other blessings include the professional success of her husband, Alex. “He is now ‘Captain’ Montgomery with the Lafayette Sheriff’s office, and he oversees the criminal division. Sheriff Garber has done a great job of utilizing his people, and, because of that, I’m happy to say my wonderful husband is doing what he was meant to do. I’m so proud of him.” Visits from their other daughter, Alexis, complete the family-circle of good things for Montgomery’s home life, which, by the way, includes a culinary passion. “We cook a lot, in cast iron pots. Family members are always around on weekends, and there’s always something cooking.” So as we wrap this up, I ask: Who is Darla Montgomery? “I am my father’s daughter,” she explains, “a kid at heart who still feels like she’s 20-something years old and is soaking up everything. But I’m also my mother’s daughter, Christian, Catholic, who realizes there are still plenty of good people out there, doing lots of good things in this world.” So now, how would broadcasting icon Darla Montgomery describe her life? Her brush with death, she tells me, opened her eyes in so many ways. “It’s a whirlwind of beautiful surprises and blessings from God,” she smiles. “It’s unbelievable, Scott, just unbelievable. Life has never tasted sweeter.”
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LIFE & LEISURE
A BETTER MAKES A BETTER
In our day to day lives we like to feel that we are on top of things, a sense of control. We desire a “perfect” day, a day that goes as planned. When someone or something comes along and messes up our day, we are stressed and desire to correct the situation. The longer the process of correcting the situation, the more stress one feels. Some of us have difficulty managing high levels of stress, while others are less bothered. Some prefer more intense situations and will create or seek out activities that are more intense. Let’s consider different types of stress and also review how stress may affect us.
3 TYPES OF STRESS THAT ONE CAN EXPERIENCE ANTICIPATORY STRESS – I remember back when my children were attending a private Christian School and I was asked if I would be interested in being the President of the PTO, Parent Teacher Organization. I was hesitant because I had never served in these types of roles. I was stressed at the thought of the idea. Am I ready for this? Will the parents and teachers accept me? My fears and insecurities were stressing me as I was concerned about not succeeding in the role of PTO President. I ended up serving two terms and thoroughly enjoyed it. Don’t let anticipatory fears stop you from being the person you can be. CHRONIC STRESS – Several years ago we adopted a cute six-year-old boy. He was diagnosed with ADHD. My wife and I knew that raising him would
3 WAYS STRESS HAS
We must pay attention to what is going
AFFECTED ME
on in the world around us and how it is affecting us mentally, physically and
THOUGHTS
spiritually. Let’s make the opportunity
• I would have bad dreams about the traumatic event.
to identify, and where possible
• I obsessed about the event in an effort to make sense out of it.
us. Individual and family routines are
• I had difficulty concentrating.
We all need a sense of structure and
correct situations that are stressing
• I questioned my spiritual beliefs.
be a challenge and that an ADHD child can raise the stress level in a home while we are also raising three of our children and other foster children. Any child with a diagnose of a severe mental or physical health condition can raise the level of chronic stress parents have to deal with on a day to day basis. When chronic stress is a part of one’s life, it is really important that one makes sure that they are taking time out for themselves. Develop a support network and structure
with chronic stress.
where there is healthy reciprocity, where
• I felt numb, withdrawn and disconnected.
there is a sharing of positive energy and activities. We should not turn to drugs
• I experienced fear and anxiety.
and alcohol to assist in managing the
• I felt depressed or down at times.
stress in their lives. This solves nothing
• I had feelings of anger and irritability.
at some point, the issues of one’s life will
BEHAVIORS
and forgive others, let go of things in
over time there can be a cumulative effect which
• I avoided activities, places and people.
overwhelmed. My son was killed in a car accident
your past that are weighing you down. Develop a level of spirituality in your life that can be used as a resource during
• I had problems sleeping.
of our window of tolerance and causing us to feel
but often makes matters a lot worse and have to be addressed. Forgive yourself
unresolved stressful issues from our past. And also, can lead to one little new stress pushing us outside
your relationships so that others do isolate yourself but develop relationships
• I tried isolating myself from others. RESIDUAL STRESS – This comes from the carrying of
order. Maintain healthy boundaries in not impose their stuff onto you. Don’t
FEELINGS
and plan some time to really take care of yourself. This is the only way one can keep their sanity while living
good at keeping structure in our lives.
• I kept excessively busy at times to calm my thought process.
times of stress and difficulty. I know that when I take care of ME, I can take better care of the WE in the relationship, my spouse and my children.
on August 23, 2000. This was an extremely stressful event and I remember carrying the residual stress for years. This along with the cumulative effect of the other stressors in my life, I felt overwhelmed on several occasions. As I was able to resolve these previously unresolved issues in my life, my life started to return back to normal.
Don Short is the owner of After Hours Counseling located in Lafayette, LA. His practice focuses on clients with marriage, relationship and family issues. He is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. Contact After Hours Counseling 337-781-4565 or www.afterhourscounseling.com.
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HOW’S YOUR A D A P TA B I L I T Y ?
#IntentionalPositivity
IT’S VERY DIFFICULT TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY THESE DAYS.
THE KEY TO SUCCESSFUL
Technology is so weaved into our very fiber … it’s the way we engage with
COMMUNICATION IS
without a net to effectively navigate activities that link our lives together.
LEARNING TO
others at work, at home, and in leisure time. It can feel like a trapeze act
ADAPT
In other words, if you’re trying to communicate with your 15-year old teenager, you’ll approach that conversation one way (text
or cell which will hopefully lead to an actual conversation). By contrast, if you’re reaching out to your 80-year old grandmother, chances are you’ll need to call her by phone to set up an appropriate time to visit. Those of us between 15 and 80 years old require some variation of the same – text, email, social media messenger, FaceTime, Skype, phone call, snail mail, or in person. Nevertheless, it’s a challenge! Whether you have an iPhone, or Android; an iPad or Tablet; a laptop or desktop computer, you will communicate differently based on the platform from which you start. That being said, it’s as important to know what type of device your target audience has so you can format and send accordingly. 22 FACE | APRIL- MAY 2018
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think about how your message will be
received. Knowing your audience will help you effectively engage your audience. If your brother responds quicker to texts than to emails, by all means – TEXT him. Follow up w/an email or phone call…and be sure to leave a message. You’ll get a quicker response, and the ball will be in his court to answer. Do the same for anyone else in your world.
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things differently and be committed about it!
Sometimes, a post on Facebook will get noticed if the moon is right and all of the stars are aligned!! However, contacting people individually might take longer but will definitely yield
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greater personal results.
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that what you send out into the universe
might be misunderstood! Be cautious about how you communicate your message so that there will be less chance of a misunderstanding!! Doing your best means being thorough in your process.
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LAN extra time in your schedule for planning. Basically,
you’ll need to factor in lag time in a confirmed email, text, or phone message. That being said, just start earlier or push back your deadline.
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RY multiple ways of communication, if you don’t succeed
at first. Send an email. Then send a text telling the other to check their email. Then leave an articulate voice message to offer clarification. Communication IS complicated these days. Using some of the steps outlined above should help you keep adaptable to yield more productive results.
Laurie J. James is one of the only 12 Master Career Directors globally. She co-founded and presided over the Professional Resume Writing and Research Association from 2000-2004. PRWRA rebranded to Career Directors in 2005. Laurie has created 10,000+ job-winning resumes in her career. She is a credentialed resume & LinkedIn profile writer, seasoned public speaker and award-winning career image coach. Visit her at www.lauriejjames.com.
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THE WINNERS
winners by category
Visual Art
| Illustration | Painting | Photography 3 Subcategories – Narrative | Black & White | Color
illustration Narrative
1st place – Anthony Burley “186,753” Titled from the 186,753 dots of colored ink used throughout. Senior, David Thibodeaux Magnet Academy Teacher, Shelly Breaux
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2nd place – Anna Bostick “My Disconnect” Senior, David Thibodeaux Magnet Academy Teacher, Shelly Breaux
Black & White Charcoal, Single Color on Canvas
3rd place – Elise Baranco “Holding On.” Senior, David Thibodeaux Magnet Academy Teacher, Shelly Breaux
1st place – Elise Baranco “Chloe” Senior, David Thibodeaux Magnet Academy Teacher, Shelly Breaux
2nd place – Anna Bostick “15 Minute Man” Senior, David Thibodeaux Magnet Academy Teacher:, Shelly Breaux
Color
2nd place – Anna Bostick “Grave Attraction” Senior, David Thibodeaux Magnet Academy 3rd Place – Florian Kandra “Loneliness” Teacher, Shelly Breaux Senior, David Thibodeaux Magnet Academy Teacher, Shelly Breaux
1st place – Madelyn Romero “Lauren Daigle” Senior, New Iberia Senior High Teacher, Callie Borne
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Visual Art
| Illustration | Painting | Photography
painting
1st place: – Elise Baranco “Me” Senior, David Thibodeaux Magnet Academy Teacher, Shelly Breaux
2nd place – Anna Wright “Emptiness” Junior, Breaux Bridge High School Teacher, Elizabeth Hebert
photography
Landscape Category
Play Action Category
1st Place – Tunay Koluacik “Micro-scape” Sophomore, Southside High School Teacher, Kimberly Thibodeaux
1st Place – Caroline Cortez, photo “#17” Junior, Academy of the Sacred Heart in Grand Coteau Teacher, Roxanne Guillory
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Writing |
Poetry | Short Story | Personal Essay Focused on what South Louisiana means to the student
poetry 1st place – Charity Swanwick “Encore” Junior, Academy of the Sacred Heart in Grand Coteau Teacher, Christina Bertrand
ENCORE The audience claps as the curtain opens My own show, on stage for its debut My bare feet stuck to the wet wood, a lake sprawled out before me I walk with the pace of a thousand snails And observe my reflection in the abyss The audience is on the edge of their seats Someone bites their nail until it bleeds The time has come My demise is nothing special, It has no more importance than a gallon of expired milk The eyes and hands of strangers move like a freight train in my mind And I fall The frozen water greets me with warm arms, “Come to me child, and you shall have rest,” The paralysis was nice, it numbed and comforted. The audience is on their feet now, I sink, convulsing like someone trying to hold in a cough. And they cheer. They yell “Bravo” and phrases of endearment, But they have clapped too long, And now, only the stinging in their palms remains. ♦
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Writing |
Poetry | Short Story | Personal Essay Focused on what South Louisiana means to the student
short story
wasn’t until Victoria found out and took me to the
1st place – Xiao Ma, “Love is Everywhere” Junior, Academy of the Sacred Heart in Grand Coteau Teacher, Roxanne Guillory
sister switched rooms with me to let me rest better,
doctor that I discovered I had fever. Victoria’s little and at night, Victoria’s mom would come to check how I felt and bring me water and medicine. Those tender moments reminded me of when I was with
LOVE IS EVERYWHERE
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my parents and how they used to take care of me when I got sick. I relished the gentle calm I felt to
he first time I met Victoria was when we were
fully trust someone and to let my guard down. At
eighth graders. She was an exchange student
that moment, I felt at home. I was with my family.
from Mexico coming to study in America for one year, and we soon became good friends in the boarding school of Academy of the Sacred Heart where I have been living for five years. Coming from China and living among students from across the world has taught me the differences among cultures, and when Victoria invited me in 2017 to spend the summer with her and her family in Mexico, I seized the opportunity. Living away from home and traveling the world has taught me that a country is a big family, and every family has different family structures. However, the same traditions appear in different culture, and by uniting people, there’s love.
Friends are love. Knowing Victoria has enhanced my life. Living in Mexico for two months gave me the chance to meet new people and to expand my friend circle. Communication could be difficult since Spanish is the first language in Mexico, and half of the population barely knows English. I went to visit Victoria’s high school, and I talked to girls who are my age. Even though we were from different places, had different social backgrounds, and grew up in different cultures, we had things in common: we all liked partying, watching movies, and listening to the same bands. I spent my birthday in Mexico City, and it was the best birthday party I’ve ever had. The day
Families are love. It has been two years since
before I left, Victoria secretly gathered up all the
I last went home, so family life can be a little
friends I had made in Mexico to come to the party.
bit unfamiliar for me since I am used to being
It was the first time I ever experienced a Mexican
very far away from home. I was self-taught to
birthday party; we played traditional games, ate
be independent, and I have learned that it is not
cakes, and said goodbye. Victoria asked me once,
other people’s business to care for me. Living in a
“Did you ever think that one of your best friends
boarding school, I steel myself against loneliness. I
would be from Mexico when you were little?” I keep
have distanced myself to a point that I did not even
thinking about her question, and each time I think
call for help when my nose bled for hours a few days
about it, I am amazed by how unexpected life can
after I arrived in Mexico due to climate sickness. It
be. When I was little, I never thought about
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studying in America; all I knew of America was a
their team scored. The families cooked Spanish food
great country far away across the ocean. My dad
that day, and Victoria’s parents brought some to
used to put up a world map on the wall near our
share with their neighbors. During the two months
dinner table; I would stare at the map for a long time
I lived in Mexico, I noticed that people usually have
wondering what was on the other side of the Pacific
a close relationship with their neighbors, and it is
Ocean. Fantasies and imaginations are always
common for them to talk to strangers on the street.
perfect, yet the action we take faces the reality.
In China, unfortunately, these close relationships are
America can seem so close on the map, but it is in
slowly fading away, and children are now taught to
reality so far away that I have to take a 20 hours
beware and never trust strangers. Most people in
flight from my home in China to get there. It was
Mexico gave me a feeling of sincerity, and it was not
a hard decision to make to go abroad, especially
because of the area they lived in or their race, but
without knowing anyone before going to this brand
the way they made me feel welcomed among them
new place. However, going abroad has given me
as one of their own.
friends from around the world. Even though we don’t always share a common language, my friends and I have learned that sometimes it’s not all about communication in words; to communicate with hearts is what matters. Relationships between friends are interesting; we are not related by blood, and it is not our responsibility by birth to care about each other, but still we do. I’m fortunate enough to have many friends who I know would support me regardless of how far apart we are.
Love is everywhere. Both China and Mexico are considered developing countries. Being in Mexico reminds me of my hometown in China where street performers go on the middle of the road risking their lives to try to get a little bit of money. Even though America has homeless people, the rate of homelessness is much lower. Living in a developed country and a wealthy neighborhood can blind a person from what is really happening in the world. Because we do not know does not mean it’s not
Mexico is love. Mexico is a country full of colors,
happening. While I was amazed by the unique
happiness, and diversities. Chinese and Mexicans
cultures, travel to other countries also let me see
have many things in common. Our ancient cultures
the scars which our world tries to cover. Poverty,
form in us a commitment to build strong bonds
unemployment, human rights abuses. These are
among family members, and we learn in our families
issues that young people may not pay attention to,
to take care of the elders while being independent
but we are all global citizens no matter our race,
ourselves. Even though Victoria lived apart from
gender, age, nationality, or religion. These issues
her grandparents, her family would go visit her
are relevant to our lives, and all people are
grandparents every weekend, and it is something
breathing with us under one sky. Social awareness
my parents would also do. People in Mexico not only
is important, and to care about everyone else like
take responsibilities for their families, but they also
how you care about your family and friends can be
develop a closer relationship with their neighbors.
hard. It is easier to love someone who is lovable
The first day I went to Victoria’s house, their family
than to love someone who you disagree with.
was watching a soccer game with a few other
However, making those human connections and
families who are their friends. People squeezed
understanding is the right thing to do, and it is our
closely together to sit on a big couch and watch
job to spread the love we have and to make our
the game, and they burst into tears when
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winners by category
Writing |
Poetry | Short Story | Personal Essay Focused on what South Louisiana means to the student
personal essay 1st place – Samantha Armentor, “What I Learned from Five Years of Attending South Louisiana’s French Tables” Junior, University View Academy Teacher, Amber Borne WHAT I LEARNED FROM FIVE YEARS OF ATTENDING
SOUTH LOUISIANA’S FRENCH TABLES
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rowing up in south Louisiana, I heard French from an early age. My grandparents would call me “chère” (dear) and say “gardez donc!” when they were surprised. They had forgotten how to speak fluently, though, so I never learned beyond a few simple words. That all changed when my mother and I first visited Longfellow Evangeline, a state historic site in the small town of St. Martinville. It is an expansive park, including several Acadian cabins, a plantation home, a working forge, and a tourist center with a small museum. I went there on a second-grade field trip and was fascinated by the place. I never lost that fascination, and when I was eleven, my mother and I began to attend monthly programs there, called “French Tables.” The format was simple. Participants would arrive in the early morning and walk to a small Acadian cabin in the middle of the park. There would be “gâteau de sirop” (syrup cake) and “café au lait” (coffee with milk) waiting for us. While the sun rose and insects buzzed past, the twenty or so members sat on the porch and talked in Cajun French, played card games like bourré, and sang French songs. In addition, we received colorful vocabulary sheets, each focusing on a certain theme. In sugar cane season, we learned about the “canne á sucre” and how it was harvested. For Mardi Gras, we practiced saying sentences like “Monsieur, jetez-moi quelque chose!” (Throw me something, Mister!) Over the five years that I attended, I collected at least 60 of these sheets, and I still have all of them today. I absolutely loved the French Tables. I dragged almost all of my friends to them at one point or another. My friend Jamie attended for several years, and we enjoyed dressing up in traditional Acadian skirts and aprons together. Attending the Tables also introduced me to the workers at the park. Madame Mary, the lady who ran the French Tables, always smiled when she saw me and corrected my French sentences. She even taught me how to guide tourists through the Maison Olivier, Longfellow’s plantation home. Mr. Philip, a park ranger, showed me how to start fires and how to sharpen knives. Ms. Debbie, a tour guide, taught me how to sew leather and make rag dolls. I met others who attended the French Tables regularly, like Ms. LaLa, an herbalist who showed me how to identify native plants, and Mr. Tommy, a blacksmith who kept Longfellow’s forge alive (he’s now a full-time employee at Longfellow). I still see all of them regularly! Not only did the French Tables teach me vocabulary and French expressions, they introduced me to many wonderful people that otherwise, I never would have known. 32 FACE | APRIL- MAY 2018
Evidently, I was somewhat obsessed with French Tables! So, when I was twelve, I chose to do a Social Studies project focusing on what French Tables were and why people attended them. I created a poster board covered in burlap that I filled with pictures- many of them with my friends from the French Tables- and snippets of French vocabulary. I was eager to share my enthusiasm for my French heritage and culture through my project. After winning at my school, I ended up in third place at the regional competition! The next year, I made my project bigger and better by surveying hundreds of kids about whether they had heard of French Tables (unfortunately, the majority had not). To expand my research, I visited several other Tables in places like Scott, Arnaudville, and New Iberia, and interviewed the organizers of those Tables. I enjoyed seeing the variety of programs across the state. After all my hard work, I advanced to state competition and earned fifth! That was the end of my project, but I genuinely enjoyed competing and telling others about the French Tables. In addition to surveying kids for my social studies project, I also surveyed regular French Table members about why they attended the programs. Although the answers varied, almost all the participants said one thing in particular: they believed that the French Tables helped to keep the Cajun culture and language alive. And anything that keeps Cajun French alive is incredibly important. Although Louisiana is known for its rich French Acadian heritage, the number of French speakers is decreasing quickly. According to the New York Times, between 1990 and 2013, the number of French speakers declined by 150,000 people. It used to be common to hear Cajun French spoken in public places; now, it has almost entirely been replaced by English. It is incredibly sad to watch the language fade away. The reason for the decline of Cajun French in Louisiana is, ultimately, prejudice. In the early 20th century, English speakers disapproved the rural French that the Cajuns spoke and began efforts to eradicate the language. Young Cajun French speakers were punished in school if they did not speak English, leading to a widespread feeling of shame about their native language. Due to their embarrassment, they did not pass on the language to their children and grandchildren. This has resulted in a much culturally-poorer Louisiana. Recently, however, there has been somewhat of a “Cajun French Renaissance.” The French Tables are part of this movement, and other revival attempts include bands performing French songs, French immersion programs for elementary students, and the efforts of CODOFIL (the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana) to preserve the language. While the Tables are certainly helpful in keeping Cajun French alive, it is unknown if it will ever truly become common in Louisiana again.
Congratulations to allMadame of the participants! In 2017, Mary made the difficult decision to dissolve the Longfellow Evangeline French Table. In earlier years, at least twenty people would come every Saturday; now,
This competition could not be possible without the teachers who guide, educate, and membership had dwindled to five or fewer. I still visit Longfellow often, and I’m still in encourage their students to grow, leave their comfort zones, and put their work out love with French! I now attend a school that offers classes in advanced French, and due there—Thank You!
to them, my skill has improved rapidly. One of my favorite uses of French is talking to my grandparents – they may not be able to converse fluently, but they can understand me. I’m not fully fluent yet, but thanks to the French Tables and my amazing mentors throughout the years, I am much closer to my goal. I can only hope that others gain the desire to learn and pass on the beautiful Cajun French language.
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FAMILY MATTERS
PEANUT ALLERGY TREATMENT SHOWS PROMISE
By Caitlin Marshall PEANUT ALLERGIES HAVE BEEN PLAGUING FAMILIES OF SMALL CHILDREN FOR COUNTLESS YEARS, BUT THANKS TO AN EXPERIMENTAL TREATMENT
According to a Children’s Mercy allergist, the success of this treatment has proven capable and is awaiting approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Once approved, the hope is to begin offering commercial use for
TAKING PLACE AT CHILDREN’S MERCY HOSPITAL IN KANSAS CITY,
those who were not in the hospital’s study who
MISSOURI. THIS POTENTIALLY DEADLY ALLERGY COULD SOON BE EASIER
also suffer from the allergy. The experimental
TO CONTROL AND MANAGE.
treatment entails gradually exposing children who suffer from peanut allergies to peanuts in small dosages in hopes to “reverse” or lessen the chance of having an allergic reaction or going into anaphylactic shock. Doctors and epinephrine auto-injectors (EpiPens) were on hand at all times. Food Allergy Research & Education® (FARE), the nation’s leading organization working on behalf of the 15 million Americans with food allergies, began researching how to provide children with pre-existing nut allergies a possible treatment, after a study done by the U.K and U.S. showed children born from 1997-2008 had a greater risk
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of suffering from peanut allergies than people
allergies by lessening the effects and probability
year due to peanut allergies can now eat a
born in the years prior. In fact, in the U.S., the
of having an allergic reaction. Rather than
“substantial” amount of peanut butter without
numbers tripled. During that period, many
curing, this treatment is instead training these
feeling the effects or suffering from anaphylactic
healthcare professionals were advising parents
kids’ bodies to accept small amounts of the
shock after over a year of treatment and being
to delay the introduction of nuts to infants. The
gradually exposed to peanuts.
U.K established the same philosophy a few
Although researchers have been working on
years before the U.S.
peanut allergy treatments for years, few have Researchers now believe it was this theory
proven to be effective in reducing the effects
on not exposing infant children to nuts, more
peanuts have on patients.
specifically peanuts, that is to blame for the
Children’s Mercy Hospital is one of the first
spike in allergies.
worldwide to participate in this life-altering
Following the Children’s Mercy research about the
treatment and has seen positive impacts on
introduction of nuts to infants, many specialists are changing their recommendations to parents. Although this is not a cure for preexisting allergies, Children’s Mercy Hospital and FARE’s
multiple participants, proving their efforts to be allergens so, in case of accidental exposure, one
worthwhile and providing hope for all people
small peanut won’t be as deadly as it once was
suffering from the potentially deadly allergy.
for some kids.
treatment is making a huge impact on families
In one case, it was reported that a child who
and children who have been battling peanut
would visit the hospital multiple times a
Note: This article is for informational purposes only. Consult with your healthcare professional or an allergy specialist for more information.
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FAMILY MATTERS
Wedding Planning 101 F
irst comes the proposal then comes the wedding planning. There are dozens of decisions that need to be made before it’s time to walk down the aisle, which can be overwhelming for brides and grooms. To help make it less stressful, these tips from Macy’s can help couples through the entire wedding-planning process, from on-trend apparel and accessories for the entire wedding party to all the essentials to create a perfect registry.
Dressing the Ladies
Dressing the Gents
Creating the Perfect Registry
When it comes to bridesmaid dresses, the mix-and-match approach is trending in popularity. Start by deciding on a color palette, such as lilac, champagne and petal pink. Then have each bridesmaid choose her favorite style within that range of hues. Bring it all together by choosing a uniform look for makeup, shoes and accessories.
Similar to bridesmaid dresses, groomsmen attire can be dependent on the venue and overall event aesthetic. While a suit can fit the bill for a country club wedding, a city affair may call for the sleek finishes of a tux. Tuxedo accessories, such as cuff links or bow ties, make great groomsmen gifts and are classic pieces they can use time and time again.
When building a registry, it’s never too early to start. People want to give gifts as soon as they know a couple is engaged. Start by taking inventory of what you already have, what you need and what you want to upgrade. It’s also recommended to update the registry regularly so there are enough gifts to choose from, especially if there is an engagement party and bridal shower coming up. To get started, some popular registry items include stand mixers, craft beer glasses, Dutch ovens, bath towels and vacuums. For extra guidance, couples can speak to advisors who can help with the full registry building process at Macy’s stores.
There is no better time to thank the ladies than the morning of the big day. A few thoughtful gifts can go a long way, such as matching robes, tumblers to stay hydrated throughout the day and cosmetic cases to stow makeup essentials.
For more wedding ideas and inspiration, and to find the right attire and gifts for your wedding planning, visit macys.com. (Content by Family Features) 36 FACE | APRIL- MAY 2018
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OUTDOORS IS THE NEW INDOORS
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ccording to new research, consumers use their outdoor rooms for pretty much everything they can do indoors – from using cellphones and games to working on computers, watching TV, eating, exercising and, of course, relaxing. And, since 70 percent of people agree that they enjoy spending time in their outdoor living space more than inside, it’s only fitting that 2018 furnishing trends fully address the outdoor lifestyle experience. “Whether enclosed or open-air, outdoor spaces have come into their own as legitimate rooms
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in the American home,” said Jackie Hirschhaut, vice president of the American Home Furnishings Alliance and executive director of its outdoor division, the International Casual Furnishings Association. “Today’s outdoor rooms have it all – somewhere to dine, to relax and be entertained, with furnishings that function like they would for any room in the home, and with style and flair that distinctly says out-of-doors.” Dining tables and chairs are topping people’s outdoor shopping lists this year (followed by lounge chairs, lighting, fire pits, umbrellas and sofas). Leading the list of 2018 spring trends in the dynamic dining category is ultra-comfortable
“Whether enclosed or open-air, outdoor spaces have come into their own as legitimate rooms in the American home.” seating and a wide variety of table options in all sizes. Extra-large dining tables are popular among consumers who entertain groups for alfresco dining. Yet, manufacturers understand that not everyone has a large outdoor space, so they are offering new selections for small spaces, including dining groups suitable
for apartment- and condo-size balconies. And, of course, there’s every size in between. The research also shows that 68 percent of people use their outdoor space at least several times a week in seasonal weather. When people were asked what would encourage them to spend even more time outdoors, topping the list was comfort (followed by spaciousness and style). Manufacturers are offering deep seated chairs with high backs for relaxed comfort that encourages diners to linger. “Because they are so comfortable, these chairs extend the length of dinnertime, which promotes conversation and togetherness,” Hirschhaut said. Often accompanying these seating groups are fire tables or pits (number four on the planned purchase list), which continue to increase in popularity. “We are seeing that fire of some sort for outdoors is topping many consumers’ wish lists again this year,” Hirschhaut added. “You just can’t beat a fire element for creating ambiance.” Much like spaces indoors, outdoor rooms are leaning more toward mixing rather than matching, both in individual pieces and in groups of pieces. Manufacturers are offering pieces that incorporate several different elements such as aluminum, wicker and teak, as well as groups that pair, for example, wicker seating with iron and wood tables. On the color spectrum, after years of brown as a dominant color, shades of gray are increasingly peeking through as a more popular finish. Source: International Casual Furnishings Association
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TRAVEL
By Camille Autin
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HERE ELSE
in the world can you find festivals that celebrate nearly every ingredient of a common plate lunch? Home to the rice, shrimp, catfish, corn and crawfish festivals (to name a few) southern Louisiana has its fair share of celebrated events paying homage to the fruits of our land and waters. Our beloved
S L A EAS V I T O S N E DWID F L R O E W
Festival International de Louisiane unites unique cultures world-wide through music and performance art, and although you’d never have to venture too far from home to find yourself among other enthusiastic festival goers, there are many local and international festivals that are well worth a journey away from hom e.
a shortlist of
RENOWNED FESTIVALS WORTH TRAVELING FOR LA TOMATINA
POP MONTREAL
BUNOL, SPAIN
MONTREAL, CANADA
Held annually on the last Wednesday in August, a saucy city-wide food fight takes place in this otherwise sleepy town just 23 miles west of Valencia. Festival-goers assemble in the center of the city to enjoy local brews and to throw over ripened tomatoes at one another. As tradition goes, the tomato tossing can only commence once someone is able to climb up the lard-slathered pole in the center of town and take down the large ham that dangles from the top. After that, it’s basically like Mardi Gras with thousands of parade goers watching as produce trucks drive through the town center releasing thousands of pounds of tomatoes into the streets for throwing!
Late September will bring more than 400 bands to bars and bandstands in the diverse city of Montreal. Held primarily in the Mile End area, more than 50 venues across the city host an assortment of artists, and run the gamut from indie rock, folk, electro, hip hop, punk, R&B. The festival delivers a plethora of robust concerts, symposium discussions, artisan and visual art presentations, film screenings and even fashion shows. This year, Pop Montreal will be held September 26-30th.
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OKTOBERFEST
PIZZA FESTIVAL
MUNICH, GERMANY
NAPLES, ITALY
Oktoberfest is held annually in Munich, Germany and is a 16-18 day festival that usually begins late September and runs until early October. A celebration of Bavaria at its best, it is a beer lover’s dream come true. Today, the Oktoberfest is the largest festival in the world; with some 6 million visitors who celebrate the Oktoberfest each year.
This spicy summer event, held June 1-10, 2018 features pizza demonstrations, dough tossing competitions, and exhibits on the waterfront of Naples. Over 50 historical Neapolitan pizzerias will participate, and over 500,000 visitors will attend, tasting over 100,000 traditional Italian pies.
Lafayette native Camille Autin’s personal experiences have drawn her closer to her passion for exploring other cultures and seeing the world. She’s a travel specialist at Acadiana Travel and enjoys planning customized itineraries that highlight each destination’s unique cultural landscape.
CRUISE LINE POLICIES ALL PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD KNOW
By Caitlin Marshall
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ith spring break behind us, our thoughts turn to summer vacations, and for many, that means taking a luxurious cruise to some exotic location. A journey filled with rest, relaxation, beautiful sunsets, and no time clock. Unfortunately, if you are pregnant, going on a cruise might not be an option this summer. Many cruise lines across the globe do not grant passage to women who are 24 weeks pregnant or beyond and showing up to the boarding gate expecting to board after that just isn’t going to happen. The reasoning behind this is the medical complications that could occur during the final months of pregnancy. Disney Cruise Line states they “…cannot be held responsible or liable for any complications relating to pregnancy at any stage.” Disclaimers similar to this are nearly universal among cruise liners. In some cases, a physician’s medical statement or a waiver of liability will grant passage, but for lines like Carnival Cruises and Royal Caribbean, the rules are set in stone; no woman beyond week 24 of pregnancy is to board the cruise. So, before sailing the high seas, be sure to provide your cruise line a physician’s “Fit to Travel” note to ensure you are under 24 weeks and fully capable of traveling and of good health. (Note; this does not mean even if you are deemed fit to travel beyond 24 weeks that you will be granted passage to the ship.) If you have any questions or concerns, be sure to contact your cruise line before you embark on your travels!
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FARM-FRESH EGGS. LOCALLY GROWN TOMATOES. HERBS SOURCED ONSITE
FRESH EGGS ROSEMARY
IF YOU’VE EATEN OUT RECENTLY, you’ve probably noticed the menus feature locally sourced ingredients. The farm-to-table movement continues to flourish at restaurants throughout the country. In fact, rather than the exception, it’s become the expectation. According to the National Restaurant Association, farm-to-table is quickly becoming the new norm. Diners are so attracted to the freshest fare possible, it’s inspiring some restaurants to start their own gardens, on a rooftop, terrace or simple outdoor plot. Hyperlocal culinary concepts like these represent the top trend on the annual “2018 Culinary Forecast” report. You can take a cue from this hot trend by starting your own farmto-table concept garden at home. Just imagine plucking ruby red tomatoes and rich green basil straight from your garden to make a farm-fresh, scrumptious caprese salad without ever leaving home. 42 FACE | APRIL- MAY 2018
HERBS RAISE THE BASIL
CILANTRO
FLAVOR PROFILE
An at-home take on the farm-to-table trend can easily be translated to a convenient “garden-to-table” concept in your own backyard. Growing your own food at home will elevate your cooking and you’ll feel good about being able to produce your own food while lowering your grocery bill (and certainly save by not dining out as much). No matter the size of your garden space, you can grow fresh foods that are readily available right at your fingertips, even if you just have a small patio or balcony. What’s more, some of the most popular produce to eat is also easy to grow.
THE EXPERTS AT BONNIE PLANTS OFFER SOME EASY-TO-GROW, SPACE-SAVING SUGGESTIONS TO ENCOURAGE A GARDEN-TO-TABLE TREND AT HOME.
Caged Tomatoes Whether you choose big, juicy slicers or sweet cherry-sized snackers, caged tomatoes are easy to grow and offer endless cooking opportunities. Determinate varieties of tomatoes are container favorites because the vines are relatively compact yet bear a productive harvest. Or create your own container garden using tomato varieties especially bred for small spaces.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF BONNIE PLANTS
Caged Peppers THIS RECIPE FOR A CLASSIC
Try popular and versatile Green Bell, a heavy yielder of large fruits and a good all-round pepper for slicing and stuffing. Or, spice up your recipes with jalapeño chile peppers, which yield a bountiful harvest.
Strawberries in Hanging Baskets Sweet, juicy strawberries add loads of flavor to salads, dressings, drinks and desserts. Think you need a plot to grow a productive strawberry patch? Think again. Maximize space with Bonnie Plants’ strawberries in hanging baskets, which are everbearing and produce cascades of berries throughout the growing season.
Herbs in Combo Pots Want to raise the flavor profile of any culinary dish? Fresh herbs are your best bet. Herb gardens can be grown in compact spaces, which means you can fit your favorites in no matter the size of your space.
CAPRESE SALAD IS SURE TO HIT THE SPOT AS A LIGHT LUNCH OR SATISFYING START
CAPRESE SALAD INGREDIENTS 1 fresh tomato 1 ball fresh mozzarella cheese Basil leaves Olive oil Balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper to taste
TO DINNER. DIRECTIONS Slice tomato in 1/4-inch thick slices. Do the same for the mozzarella. Alternate layers between the tomato, mozzarella and basil. First, a tomato slice, then a mozzarella slice, then a few leaves of basil; begin and end with tomato. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, or your favorite Italian dressing. Add salt and pepper to taste.
For example, a kitchen herb combo container featuring sweet basil, cilantro and curled parsley is a powerhouse pot that’s both practical and pretty. You can set it right outside your door for convenient access and continuous harvest. Herbs are ready for harvest upon purchase and will keep growing and giving all season long. Bonnie Plants offers more than 250 varieties of vegetables and herbs, from tried and true classics to some unusual varieties you may not have tried, such as Holy Basil, Tepin Chili Pepper, Barbeque Rosemary, Little Napoli Patio Roma and many more. Once it’s time to harvest, have fun exploring new recipes and experimenting with home-grown, fresh-picked produce that will shake up your supper and then some. For more inspiration for easy at-home gardening, visit bonnieplants.com.
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SPOTLIGHT
CYT LAFAYETTE Hosts Fundraising Performances at AcA
On April 16th, Christian Youth Theater (CYT) Lafayette presented its annual fundraising event, Evening with an Encore, at the Acadiana Center for the Arts in downtown Lafayette. One-hundred and sixty attendees enjoyed performances by more than 50 Acadiana-area students. The students performed scenes, songs and dances from popular Broadway productions including Shrek, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Lion King, Jr., and Peter Pan. The evening also included a four-course meal catered by Executive Chef Ryan Trahan of Blue Dog Evening with an Encore helps provide financial support to this local non-profit organization that is dedicated to developing character in children through training in the arts and by producing wholesome family entertainment. CYT is an after-school theater arts training program for students ages 4-18. CYT nationally has grown to be the largest children’s theater organization in the country with more than 40 locations in 26 different cities and enrolling 18,000 students annually. CYT Lafayette offers three 10-week class sessions teaching drama, voice, dance, and specialty theatrical workshops at weekly two-hour classes. Enrolled students have the opportunity to audition and perform in several Broadway-style musicals. CYT also offers summer camps where the kids spend a week learning musical theater skills.
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EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT MONDAY, APRIL 2
M AY
♦ Janky Karaoke & Service Industry Night; Artmosphere Bistro – 9:00 pm - 2:00 am
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4 ♦ Mercredi Concert Series – Richard Lebouef & Two Step; Pelican Park – 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm ♦ Cajun Jam; Blue Moon Saloon – 9:00 pm ♦ Lafayette Comedy’s The Wurst Open-Mic; The Wurst Biergarten – 8:00 pm
THURSDAY, APRIL 5 ♦ Rhythms On The River – Souled Out Band; River Ranch – 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
♦ Performance by Three37 Band, Rhythms After Party; The Grouse Room – 9:30 pm
APRIL 4 - 8 ♦ Cycle Zydeco – Louisiana’s Cajun & Creole Cycling Festival – A four day cycle festival ride from Lafayette to New Iberia, Breaux Bridge, and Sunset for a 170 mile heritage-rich ride. cyclezydeco.org
APRIL
FRIDAY, APRIL 6 ♦ Downtown Alive – Connie G & Creole Soul; Parc International - 6:00 pm ♦ Performances by Forming The Void and Spyglass; The Wurst Biergarten – 9:00 pm ♦ Performances by Lost Bayou Ramblers, Feufollet and Tasche & The Psychedelic Roses; Holiday Lounge in Mamou – 8:00 pm - 2:00 am ♦ Performance by Gypsy Sticks; The Grouse Room – 9:30 pm
APRIL 6 - 8 ♦ Scott Boudin Festival: Scott LA – Lion Club St. – scottboudinfestival.com
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SATURDAY, APRIL 7
FRIDAY, APRIL 13
♦ First Saturday of the month Food Truck Round Up at the Lafayette Farmers and Artisans Market
♦ Downtown Alive – All-Star Tribute to Tom Petty, The Viatones; Parc Sans Souci – 6:00 pm
♦ Acadiana Po-Boy Festival; Parc San Souci, all day event
♦ Best Wurst Comedy Show, Ever – A Stand up Comedy Showcase; The Wurst Biergarten – 8:00 pm
♦ Acadiana Bird Fair; Lafayette Event Center, 10:00 am ♦ Walk for Hope 2018 – Autism Society of Acadiana – 8:00 am - Noon – Blackham Coliseum ♦ Boom! Boom! Burlesque Presents: “Jimmy Two Times” A Burlesque Drama; Cité de Arts – 7:00 pm ♦ Downtown Brown & The Steamrollers; Blue Moon Saloon – 10:00 pm
SUNDAY, APRIL 8 ♦ Bottomless Mimosa Brunch; Artmosphere Bistro – 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
MONDAY, APRIL 9 ♦ Janky Karaoke & Service Industry Night; Artmosphere Bistro – 9:00 pm - 2:00 am
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11 ♦ Mercredi Concert Series – Ron Rich Band; Pelican Park – 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm ♦ Styx and REO Speedwagon with special guest Don Felder – Cajundome 7:00 pm ♦ Dueling Pianos with Julie & Ben; The Grouse Room – 8:00 pm ♦ Cajun Jam; Blue Moon Saloon – 9:00 pm
THURSDAY, APRIL 12 ♦ Rhythms On The River – Louisiana red; River Ranch – 5:30-8:30 ♦ French Quarter Festival; New Orleans – frenchquarterfest.org
APRIL 13 -15 ♦ French Quarter Festival; New Orleans – frenchquarterfest.org ♦ Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival; Ponchatoula – lastrawberryfestival.com
SATURDAY, APRIL 14 ♦ The Big Easel Art Festival; 9:00 am - 4:00 pm – River Ranch town square ♦ Southern Board Game Fest; Lafayette Science Museum – 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
APRIL 14 - 15 ♦ Baton Rouge Blues Festival; Baton Rouge – batonrougebluesfestival.org
SUNDAY, APRIL 15 ♦ Bottomless Mimosa Brunch; Artmosphere Bistro – 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
MONDAY, APRIL 16 ♦ Janky Karaoke & Service Industry Night; Artmosphere Bistro – 9:00 pm - 2:00 am
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18 ♦ Mercredi Concert Series - Clay Cormier and The Highway Boys; Pelican Park – 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm ♦ Cajun Jam; Blue Moon Saloon - 9:00 pm
THURSDAY, APRIL 19 ♦ Rhythms On The River – Wayne Toups & Freddie Pate; River Ranch – 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm ♦ Performances by Roddie Romero and the Hub City All Stars – Rhythms After Party; The Grouse Room – 9:00 pm
FRIDAY, APRIL 20
APRIL 25 -29
MAY 3 - 6
♦ Downtown Alive – Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band; Parc International – 6:00 pm
♦ Festival International de Louisiane; Downtown Lafayette – festivalinternational.org
♦ New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2nd Weekend; New Orleans – nojazzfest.com
♦ Toast of the Town Gala: Benefit hosted by Maddie’s Footprints – 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Le Pavillon – Parc Lafayette
THURSDAY, APRIL 26
MAY 4 - 6
♦ Performances by Los Texmaniacs and Sabra & The
♦ Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival; Breax Bridge – bbcrawfest.com
♦ Jake the Snake Roberts & Hacksaw Jim Duggan Unspoken Word Tour; The Wurst Biergarten – 7:00 pm
FRIDAY, APRIL 27
SATURDAY, MAY 5
♦ Old Skool Zydeco & Blues; Warehouse 535 – 8:00 pm -1:30 am
♦ Performance by the Pine Leaf Boys; Artmosphere
♦ First Saturday of the month Food Truck Round Up at the Lafayette Farmers and Artisans Market
♦ Performance by Kyle Naquin & the Ossun Playboys; The Grouse Room -– 9:30 pm
APRIL 27 - 29
SATURDAY, APRIL 21
♦ New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 1st
♦ Mommy & Me - KidsFest; Parc Sans Souci – 9:00 am - 1:00 pm ♦ Sterling Grove Historic District Home Tour & Festival; Lafayette Senior Art Studio –10:00 am - 6:00 pm ♦ Bubbles & Brunch: An Outdoor Brunch Experience – 10:00 am - 4:00 pm – Ticket info socialentertainment.net ♦ 2nd Annual Louisiana Boil-Off: Warehouse 535 – 4:00 pm ♦ Performances by Terry & The Zydeco Bad Boys and the Kreole Kool Kat; The Wurst Biergarten – 9:00 pm - 1:00 am ♦ Donna and the Buffalo; Blue Moon Saloon – 10:00 pm
SUNDAY, APRIL 22 ♦ Bottomless Mimosa Brunch; Artmosphere Bistro – 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
MONDAY, APRIL 23 ♦ Janky Karaoke & Service Industry Night; Artmosphere Bistro – 9:00 pm - 2:00 am
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25 ♦ Mercredi Concert Series – Kevin Naquin and the Ossun Playboys; Pelican Park – 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Get Rights; Artmosphere Bistro – 9:00 pm
Bistro – 9:00 pm
Weekend; New Orleans – nojazzfest.com
SATURDAY, APRIL 28 ♦ Janky Karaoke & Service Industry Night; Performance by The Revelers; Artmosphere Bistro – 9:00 pm ♦ Janky Karaoke & Service Industry Night; GIVERS Festival International After Party with Special Guests; The Platform at Dat Dog – 10:00 pm - 2:00 am
WEDNESDAY, MAY 9 ♦ Mercredi Concert Series – Ryan Foret & Foret Tradition; Pelican Park – 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm ♦ Cajun Jam; Blue Moon Saloon -– 9:00 pm
THURSDAY, MAY 10 ♦ Rhythms On The River – Keith Frank; River Ranch – 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
MAY 10 - 12 ♦ Rayne Frog Festival; Rayne – raynefrogfestival.com
SUNDAY, APRIL 29
FRIDAY, MAY 11
♦ Bottomless Mimosa Brunch; Artmosphere Bistro – 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
♦ Downtown Alive – Marcia Ball with special guests Roddie Romero & Yvette Landry; Parc International – 6:00 pm
MONDAY, APRIL 30 ♦ Janky Karaoke & Service Industry Night; Artmosphere Bistro – 9:00 pm - 2:00 am
WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 ♦ Crawfish Boil on the Rooftop; Parc-Auto du Centreville Garage next to Parc San Souci – 6:00 pm ♦ Mercredi Concert Series – Gregg Martinez & the Delta Kings; Pelican Park – 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm ♦ Cajun Jam; Blue Moon Saloon – 9:00 pm
THURSDAY, MAY 3 ♦ Rhythms On The River – Bag of Donuts; River Ranch -– 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
WEDNESDAY, MAY 16 ♦ Mercredi Concert Series - High Performance Band;Pelican Park – 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
FRIDAY, MAY 18 ♦ Downtown Alive – Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys; Parc International – 6:00 pm
MAY 18 - 20 ♦ Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo Music Festival; New Orleans – thebayouboogaloo.com
FRIDAY, MAY 25 ♦ Downtown Alive – Dylan LeBlanc & The Pollies, Jourdan Thibodeaux et Les Rôdailleurs; Location TBA – 6:00 pm
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