FACE Magazine ~ Vol. 9 No. 5 ~ Nov/Dec 2016

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CONTENTS 08 ACADIANA LIFE Shop Acadiana and Make a Big Difference Acadiana Holiday Event Calendar 23rd Annaul Festival of Lights Iberia Parish Named Most French Friendly Safe Shopping Practices 26 HEALTHY LIVING Your Holiday Eating Story 32 HOME House Therapy — Ritual Holiday Home Safety Checklist 36 BEAUTY | STYLE The Power of Red 38 FASHION Feet First — Comfort & Style 48 LIFE AND LEISURE Pairing Food and Wine Don’t Forget the Mistletoe 52 FAMILY MATTERS Coping With Difficult Relatives During Holidays 58 MIND | BODY | SOUL Holiday Healing Grateful for Deposits & Returns 74 SHOW YOUR FACE

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ACADIANA LIFE

SHOP ACADIANA This Holiday Season and make a BIG difference TOP REASONS TO SHOP LOCALLY OWNED BUSINESSES The money you spend stays in the community Local business owners support and give back to the community Local businesses provide quality jobs You’re more likely to find Unique Gift items

I

nvesting your dollar in

corporations. That dollar you invest in

Acadiana is not altruism, but

local stores and restaurants is more

opportunity for economic

meaningful, and has a greater ripple

growth and community recovery.

Holiday season is here, and that means one thing—shopping! Whether you have a huge family to buy for, or plan to purchase presents for just a few friends, the money you spend makes a real difference, and where you spend your money could make a profound change for the better in Acadiana.

effect than that same dollar spent at the big-box store.

When you patronize a local company, you invest in the greater economy: a local business owner uses the money to pay employees, buy more inventory, and purchase goods and services from other local businesses, creating a cycle that strengthens the community and enhances the value of local shopping choices. Your

While shopping at the mall or a big-

purchase power not only creates job

box store may seem convenient, there

security, but encourages that employer

are compelling reasons to shop locally

to seek new hires and generates new

owned businesses, boutiques, and

business. This momentum drives the

service companies: Your dollar stays in

creation of more shops, boutiques,

Acadiana instead of profiting out-of-state

restaurants and other businesses.

That dollar in your pocket has greater

oil and gas prices. Most of us were

power than you may realize. Chances

impacted personally by the natural

are that either you or someone you

catastrophes and market forces

know is employed at a locally owned

beyond our control. Helping to stabilize

business. Your hair stylist. The store

and reinvigorate our weakened

clerk who helps you pick just the right

economy through purchase power

gift for that special someone. To ensure

gives each of us an opportunity to

you get the local services and products

take back control. By patronizing

you need from these familiar faces,

Acadiana business, we help rebuild

it’s not only in the greater community’s

our community, repair the economy,

interest, but your own, to back

and have fun doing it. Cajuns have a

Acadiana business. You reap definite rewards, not the least of which is the chance to buy unique items you simply can’t get anywhere else.

special gift for transforming losses into gains, and tragedy into celebration.

So this year, when you feel the need to shop, drive to a locally-owned

Our community suffered greatly in 2016—a historic flood that devastated neighborhoods and businesses throughout the region; plummeting

merchant first. You’ll be supporting our local economy, creating jobs, and improving our community for years to come.

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ACADIANA LIFE

ANSWERING THE CALL OF DUTY UNTIL 1941, THE UNITED STATES MILITARY WAS OPEN ONLY TO MEN. As the country became further involved in WWII, and more men were sent to the front lines, the military opened voluntary enlistment to women. Over 400,000 answered the call of duty. One of those volunteers was Lafayette native Aline Arceneaux.

Local female veteran shares her WWII experiences

Arceneaux, 96, a retired commander of the U.S. Navy, has thirty years of military service, including three and a half years of active duty in WWII. When asked why she enlisted, she answered that she had made the decision after paying a visit to her brother, then stationed on the naval base in Corpus Christi, Texas. If the military ever opened to women, she would follow in his footsteps. True to her word, she enlisted in the Navy in 1941.

One of her most vivid memories from her years in service occurred during basic training in North Hampton, Massachusetts. Her unit was marching on the parade grounds in the sweltering heat and suffocating humidity when many of the women began falling out.

Arceneaux, however, had no problem adjusting, thanks to her south Louisiana roots. “The girls were passing out right and left, but I was fine,” she proudly noted.

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During the war, Arceneaux worked for the Bureau of Ships in Washington, D.C., to ensure timely delivery of submarine parts and equipment to their destinations. Having a latent interest in engineering, she enjoyed the role, which was fostered by working with submarine parts. Her favorite aspect of the job was reading the patrol action reports, which recorded war events that occurred during ship patrol. That was how she kept current with the progress of the war.

After the war, she returned to south Louisiana to resume her career as a schoolteacher, but was not ready to break completely from the military.

She enlisted in the Navy Reserves, serving as “acting” commander until her retirement. When asked why she chuckled about her role as an acting commander, she explained: “Women were not allowed to be commanders.”

But don’t expect Arceneaux to be bitter about it.

She’s proud of the role that she and other women served during their tenure: “I’m glad they gave us an opportunity to serve.”

On November 11, 10:00-11:30 a.m., the Carencro Veterans Memorial will host a Veterans Day Celebration to honor local veterans and pay special tribute to WWII veterans like Arceneaux. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit Carencro.org or Facebook. com/CarencroVeteransMemorial/.

Back In The Day

1996 [ DO YOU REMEMBER? ]

Hottest toy of the Christmas season: the “Tickle Me Elmo” doll.

Oakland, California school board declares “Ebonics” an official language.

Apple re-hires its co-founder Steve Jobs, whom the company had ousted 11 years prior.

President Clinton nominates U.N. Ambassador Madeleine Albright as nation’s first female Secretary of State.

Alanis Morissette’s You Learn wins Top Pop Hit Music Single award.

Kofi Annan elected Secretary-General of the United Nations.

TOP MOVIE QUOTES: “You had me at hello.” – Renée Zellweger, Jerry McGuire “Show me the money!” – Cuba Gooding, Jerry McGuire

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NOV 27 SOUNDS OF THE SEASON WITH THE ACADIANA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA St Peters Catholic Church, 108 E St Peter St, New Iberia IberiaCultural.org

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DEC 3–31 SHADOWS MERRY MAKING SEASON Shadows-on-the-Teche, 17 E Main St, New Iberia shadowsontheteche.org

DEC 4 FESTIVAL OF LIGHT AND CHRISTMAS PARADE St Martin de Tours Church Square, St. Martinville St Martinville.org/Festivals.html

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ACADIANA LIFE

LAGCOE LIGHTS UP The Oil Center

Festival FRIDAY DECEMBER 2 5 - 9 PM

T

he Oil Center Renaissance Association (OCRA) and the Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exhibition (LAGCOE) team up this holiday season to bring an educational dynamic to this year’s 23rd Annual Festival of Lights: Light and Learn with LAGCOE. The exposition will feature fun, interactive holiday activities designed to introduce Lafayette’s next generation to the energy industry.

Children of all ages are invited to participate in interactive games based on energy industry themes.

Older children will familiarize with circuits and electricity through a demonstration using a set of Christmas lights, and younger children will build derrick Christmas ornaments out of Popsicle sticks. LAGCOE’s Christmas Tree Corner will display a mechanical oilfield Christmas tree.

“Because education is at the heart of our purpose, LAGCOE is excited to participate in the historic Oil Center’s Festival of Lights with Light and Learn with LAGCOE,” said Angela Cring, LAGCOE Executive Director. “We know that these activities will surely educate and entertain.”

“Participating in the Festival of Lights…is a great way to give back to the community, promote STEM education, bring attention to the rich history of the Oil Center, and continue to support the growth and development of the energy industry that has been so vital in the development of Lafayette…We look forward to welcoming families…to experience a fun, family friendly festival, discover the uniqueness of the Oil Center and learn about the energy industry.”

For 23 years, the Oil Center has delighted Lafayette families with its famous, annual holiday event on the first Friday in December.

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OCRA Board President, Kristin Bodin, added: “We want to bring positivity to local families during this tough economic time…Light and Learn with LAGCOE introduces a new avenue to connecting education and entertainment in a festive environment. The Oil Center is important to OCRA and LAGCOE, and we want our community to support and appreciate its history as much as we do.”

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS For 23 years, the Oil Center has delighted Lafayette families with its famous, annual holiday event on the first Friday in December.

Festival of Lights attracts thousands each season, and offers traditional Christmas festivities, such as children arts and crafts, photos with Santa, a horse and carriage ride, a candy cane hunt, face painting, live music, carnival games, a living nativity, and more. Oil Center shops will remain open for adults to enjoy holiday shopping. This year’s festival will be held Friday, December 2, 5-9pm. Admission is free. For more information and to purchase family packs in advance, please visit www.theoilcenter.com

ABOUT LAGCOE Since the mid 1950s, LAGCOE has called the Oil Center its home. LAGCOE is a nonprofit energy industry organization that provides educational programs and trade show expositions. Every other year, the organization hosts its oil and gas technical exposition & conference in Lafayette, which is among the oldest and largest energy industry trade shows in the U.S. LAGCOE stimulates economic growth of the energy industry by supporting domestic and global business development, fostering the energy workforce pipeline, and promoting industry commerce and education. For more information on LAGCOE events and programs, please visit www.lagcoe.com

ABOUT OCRA The Oil Center Renaissance Association (OCRA), established in 1994, is a 501c6 non-profit, volunteer-driven organization that promotes the revitalization, improvement and vision of the future for Lafayette’s Oil Center. Its mission, to unite the business community to preserve, enhance, and assure the continued viability of Oil Center, encourages orderly growth, avoids urban decay, and fosters a positive image of the Oil Center.

OCRA drives economic development and sustainability of the Oil Center through annual events and projects, such as the annual Festival of Lights and the After Hours music series. It also maintains the image and public awareness of the Oil Center and its businesses, and partners with local charities and organizations on co-advertising projects. For more information about upcoming events, please visit www.theoilcenter.com.

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ACADIANA LIFE

Built in 1834, The Shadows

Iberia Parish Named

is a classical revival-style home in New Iberia. It was

Most French Friendly

the first National Trust for Historic preservation

In Louisiana

C

ODOFIL and Centre International have named Iberia Parish the most French Friendly Parish in Louisiana. The first annual French-Friendly Louisiana Award was presented to members of the Iberia Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) during a ceremony last October 19 at Ruffino’s on the River in Lafayette. State and Iberia Parish officials attended the The first annual French-Friendly event, which was organized by La Fondation Louisiane.

Louisiana Award was presented The CVB was commended for its achievements in creating a Louisiana French eco-system of significant to members of the Iberia Parish benefit both economically and culturally not only to Iberia Parish but throughout the state.

Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) during a ceremony last October 19 at Ruffino’s on the River in Lafayette.

“Thank you CODOFIL and Centre International for this first French-friendly Louisiane Award,” said Fran Thibodeaux, IPCVB Executive Director. “I want to recognize our very own French speaker, Céline Alis, IPCVB Assistant Director of Communications, for her enormous contributions in the bureau’s efforts to promote the Louisiana French brand,

in the Gulf South.

which attracts many French speakers to Iberia Parish from around the world.”

In 2010, the Louisiana State Legislature enacted Act 651 to develop a certification system whereby vendors, festivals, and restaurants may be designated as “French-friendly.” These individuals and organizations work toward the creation of an eco-system that allows for the development of French in the economic, educational, cultural, and professional sectors in which Louisiana’s French and Creole speakers are valued in their linguistic and cultural identity.

ABOUT CODOFIL As the state agency for francophone affairs, CODOFIL works in collaboration with individual parishes to canvass francophone public and private services in order to create a listing that may be used to better leverage the local Louisiana French brand for the local economy.

Celine Alis (Assistant Director of Communications of Iberia Parish CVB), Cathy Indest (President of Iberia Cultural Association), Gregor Trumel (Consul General of France in New Orleans), Fran Thibodeaux (Executive Director of Iberia Parish CVB), Nelwyn Hebert (Iberia Parish Tourist Commissioner and New Acadia Project Activist).

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L

Au François

a paroisse d’Ibérie a été désignée la paroisse la plus favorable au français dans l’état de Louisiane.

Le Prix « French-friendly Louisiane » sera presenté au bureau de tourisme de la paroisse dIbérie le dimanche 9 Octobre 2016, à un évènement organisé par La Fondation Louisiane au restaurant Ruffino’s on the River, 921 Camellia Boulevard à Lafayette, en présence de représentants officiels de l’Etat de Louisiane et de la paroisse d’lbérie. « Merci au CODOFIL et au Centre International pour ce premier prix French-friendly Louisiane, » a déclaré Fran Thibodeaux, la directrice du bureau de tourisme. « Je voudrais remercier Céline Alis, notre assistante directrice de communication, qui a considérablement contribué à nos efforts de promotion du fait français en Louisiane, qui attire des francophones du monde entier.

En 2010, la Législature de l’Etat de Louisiane a promulgué l’Acte 651 afin de développer

un système de certification selon lequel les vendeurs, les festivals, et les restaurants pourraient être designés « French-friendly ».

Ces personnes ou organisations contribuent à la création d’une entité francophone qui permet le développement de la langue française dans les secteurs économiques, éducatifs, culturels, et professionnels dans lesquels les Francophones et les Créolophones louisianais sont valorisés dans leur identité linguistique et culturelle.

A PROPOS DU CODOFIL Comme agence des affaires francophones, le CODOFIL cherche a collaborer avec toutes les paroisses pour trouver les services francophones (publics et privés) afin de créer un annuaire.

Celui-ci permettra d’encourager l’économie locale et les entreprises qui ont à cœur le fait français.

Fran Thibodeaux, Doobie Judice (Assistant Director of Operations of Iberia Parish CVB), Celine Alis, Brittany Racca (Communications Coordinator of Iberia Parish CVB).

To learn more about Iberia Parish, contact the Iberia Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau (888) 942-3742 or visit www.IberiaTravel.com.

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ACADIANA LIFE

WHEN THE LIGHTS COME ON I lived on Elmwood Drive for the first 12 years of my life. I didn’t realize it at the time, but it could have been Mayberry RFD. It was small town USA, an all-American neighborhood, a wholesome and traditional spot on earth.

UP GROWING IN THE ‘60s & ‘70s As we scampered about the neighborhood looking for our friends and an outdoor adventure, we were keenly aware of the street lights, as they signaled that our day outdoors was ending.

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Growing up in a neighborhood community like Broadmoor meant we knew all the families around us. We knew which houses had children, which houses had dogs and cats, which houses had a color TV. We knew who had the best carport for hopscotch, who had the largest backyard for kickball, and who had a big brother who had built a fort from discarded wood. That would have been my house.

We roller skated and played jump rope and raced our bikes through empty lots. We caught toads at night, and placed them in paper bags meant for groceries. My next door neighbors, my brother, and I walked around the block, typically towards the boulevard, each of us ready to catch toads that hopped unaware at our feet. We caught as many as we could in a single block. Those of us who had forgotten to double our paper bags often lost our specimens before we got home. Toads urinate profusely in self defense and thus a large assembly of them could quickly weaken a paper sack. But when we were prepared with a strong and sturdy vessel, we returned home to show our parents the dozens of toads our little team had rounded up. It

neighborhood looking for our friends and an outdoor adventure, we were keenly aware of the street lights, as they signaled that our day outdoors was ending. Once the street lights awakened with illumination, we were all on our way home.

They hopped away. They were free— until, of course, we caught them again the next evening. was good, clean fun, and after our parents sufficiently marveled at our collection, we gently dumped our paper bags into the front yard where the splendid animals did what all toads typically do. They hopped away. They were free—until, of course, we caught them again the next evening.

Toad gathering was one of the rare activities our parents allowed us to perform at night. Most of our childhood fun was restricted to daylight, and most of us obeyed the same rule: Be home when the lights come on. As we scampered about the

It’s a sweet memory and a simple edict. When the lights come on, be home. It meant that dinner was served, that our fathers were home from work, that we were expected to be inside. I remember riding my bicycle with exceptional speed—when on one occasion, I found myself a few blocks from home when I noticed the street lights. I knew in my gut that I had ventured too far, that I might be reprimanded, that I might be in danger. I realized with clarity, just as my siblings and our friends did, that the rule about being home was all about our safety. How simple life was.

I wish life was still that gentle. I wish life was still so welldefined. I wish life still held such clarity. When the lights come on, be home. Absolutely.

Elizabeth O’Roark Hesterly was born and raised in Lafayette. She is a graduate of Acadiana High School and LSU, is too serious for her own good, admires loyalty and faithfulness, and strives for both.

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ACADIANA LIFE

Remember, it’s the busy season for criminals too.

SAFE SHOPPING PRACTICES How to Avoid Becoming a Target of Crime while Holiday Shopping

S

HOPPING SEASON IS AGAIN UPON US! Although we complain about

the rampant commercialism, the horrible

traffic and crowded stores that herald the season, truth is, we absolutely look forward to indulging in our annual ritual of conspicuous consumption, especially splurging on our loved ones. We experience the thrill of victory when we find that special gift, discover an amazing discount, or grab a coveted parking spot! The furthest thing from our minds is that while we’ve been sizing up bargains, someone else has been sizing us up as their next victim.

With the great Christmas rush and excitement come great opportunity for predators. Remember, it’s the busy season for criminals too. Being street smart, they’re expert readers of our facial expressions and body language, and they scan stores and parking lots for the distracted, the fatigued, and the careless. The good news is that by following a few simple safe-shopping techniques, you can greatly reduce your risk of being victimized while safely enjoying the holidays.

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Strike a confident pose. Criminals avoid confident types who might resist or fight back. Stand tall and project an air of calm self-assurance.

Be aware of your surroundings. Stay alert and always assume that you and other shoppers are being assessed as potential targets. No need to be paranoid, just mindful. Scan for anyone who appears to do more loitering than shopping. Keep tabs on those who seem a bit too friendly and interested in you.

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Trust your gut. Do not dismiss your intuition. If you feel you’re being watched, you probably are. If this happens, do not isolate yourself by walking off alone or leaving the premises. Instead, casually walk toward and cluster around other shoppers. Your safest bet is to gravitate to the nearest employee or security guard. Voice your concern to them. If your suspect is innocent, you’ve done them no harm by alerting others.

Never make eye contact with or talk to a stranger who invades your space or tries to strike up a conversation. A would-be assailant will prey on your good nature by asking for help or distracting you with simple questions, such as asking for directions or the time.

Excuse yourself and walk away, even if they seem harmless.

There’s safety in numbers. Predators prefer an isolated target. When possible, shop with a friend or in a group. Bring your cell phones, and make sure they are powered on to establish a system of contact should someone become separated from the pack. Which leads to our next tip…

Always have your cell phone readily available should you need to call 911. Do not use your phone to text or play games while at the food court, in the public restroom, or when walking to and from your car.

You will lose track of your surroundings and become vulnerable.

Have your keys ready before exiting the store.

Many car keys have a (red) panic button that will sound the car horn and cause attention. They also can be used as a weapon to scratch or cut an attacker.

Ask for security escort.

When you think you’re being followed, ask the security guard to escort you to your car and not leave until you’ve gotten inside and locked your doors. If a guard is unavailable, wait to exit with other shoppers.

When in trouble, scream! If you find yourself under attack, holler at the top of your lungs! If in your car, blow the horn and don’t let up. The last thing a criminal wants is attention.

Do not loiter in the parking lot. We have a bad habit of hanging out in our cars, becoming sitting ducks for thieves and carjackers. Once inside your vehicle, lock it, start the engine and leave.

With these tips in mind, you’ll virtually guarantee a safe arrival home, and the only thing you’ll have to worry about is keeping your gifts hidden until Christmas Day!

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ACADIANA LIFE BONJOUR MA CAJUN FRIENDS! IT’S ME AGAIN, opinionated columnist

Grumpy Grandma

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the funniest name in politics, and he looks

and general know it all, Mrs. Nettie Mae

so good on his horse.

Avec Domino.

Hey y’all, Happy Holidays, Happy

7.

Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa, and Allons Ramadan (dats for my

8.

and outright Strange. Before we start the New Year, I wanted to recap just a few of my favorite stories of 2016.

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1. The Presidential Election…Nuff said!

2.

Ryan Lochte goes down as the dumbest US Olympian of all times, then dances his way back into the hearts of America on Dancing With The Stars… Mon Dieu!

3.

Mr. Captain Clay Higgins leaves da St. Landry Sheriff’s Department and becomes a politician.

4.

Justin Bieber continues to be an idiot.

5.

Uber becomes a household name, but I still

Prince done died… oops! Don’t take drugs y’all!

Muslim friend)… Well, it’s been a heck of a year. Good, Bad, Happy, Sad

Music legend Bob Dylan won the 2016 Nobel Prize in literature, but he don’t want it.

Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas,

Nettie Mae Avec Domino

Russian President Vladimir Putin still has

9.

LSU went and fired ole Les Miles as da Coach and put Louisiana boy Ed Orgeron in his place; Hah…

10. Kim Kardashian and husband Kanye West said some stuff, but NO BODY cared!

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HEALTHY LIVING

Your HolidayEating Story

By Daphne Olivier

T

HE HOLIDAY SEASON IS HERE AND BRINGS WITH IT MANY CELEBRATIONS.

It also brings a variety of foods that are crafted just for this season, and

regrettably a tendency to overindulge. If your holiday eating story of the past is one that you’d like to re-write, now is your chance. No matter how you’ve handled the holidays in the past, this year you have the opportunity to maneuver through the season without the anguish of defeat. Here are some tips to assist you.

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SET YOUR INTENTION of how you would like your story for the holidays to be written. Visualizing how you want to handle your eating habits during the holidays, with very clear detail, is the first step to practicing it. This also works for social gatherings. Before you arrive, complete the sentence, “I will be satisfied when I leave if (I limit my wine to two glasses, I don’t go back for seconds when my stomach is satisfied, or I enjoy the one dessert I can’t live without).”

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SET YOURSELF UP FOR SUCCESS during the holidays—be realistic in your expectations. Right now may not be the best time for you to plan or finish a project, start changes to your eating habits, or lose weight. On the other hand, the holidays are not a reason to wait until after the beginning of the new year to “get healthy.” Challenge yourself to do at least two things that are supportive of your health goals every day.

LEAVE THE STUFFING FOR THE TURKEY. When you are no longer hungry, enjoy socializing away from the food table. Ask yourself if the second serving is really worth it. Consider how you will feel, both physically and mentally, after eating another serving.

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FORGET THE ALL-OR-NOTHING MINDSET. Depriving yourself of special holiday foods or feeling guilty when you do enjoy them isn’t a healthful strategy. Deprivation and guilt are not part of the holiday spirit. If Aunt Betty’s sweet potato casserole is something that you only get during Thanksgiving or your neighbor’s peppermint bark is something that you really look forward to, go ahead and enjoy it. However, be selective and leave behind the chocolate chip cookies that are always available.

TAKE THE FOCUS OFF OF FOOD. Turn candy and cookie making time into non-edible projects and fun such as arranging wreaths, ornament making, or playing a killer game of UNO with the family. Plan group activities with family and friends that aren’t centered around food.

MAKE SLEEP A PRIORITY. Sleep is the time for your body to get refreshed, rejuvenate, re-energized. Getting adequate sleep allows you to make better decisions, especially when it comes to food choices. Make a plan and a priority for 7-8 hours of sleep every night.

GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY. Everyone in our community can use some love. Giving back is an immediate way to warm your heart and soul.

Daphne Olivier is a food passionista, farm girl wanna-be and registered yet unconventional dietitian with a private practice – My Food Coach. She focuses on unprocessed, real food and balancing the diet with your lifestyle. Visit her website at myfoodcoach.tv

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HEALTHY LIVING

ALLERGIC TO THE HOLIDAYS? How asthma and allergy sufferers can avoid triggers this holiday season

T

his holiday, your goal may be to celebrate in style, but your allergies and asthma may have plans to turn you into the

Grinch. You may not even be aware of the cause of your sniffling, sneezing and itchy eyes.

“Two thirds of allergy sufferers have symptoms year-round, so it’s not just a matter of the first freeze hitting and your symptoms disappearing,” says allergist Bryan Martin, DO, President of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI). “Even after the pollen season dies down, there are environmental triggers to deal with – things like mold, dust and pet dander. The winter holidays can bring a whole new set of triggers.”

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THE FOLLOWING TIPS WILL HELP ASTHMA AND ALLERGY SUFFERERS AVOID THE MOST COMMON TRIGGERS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. OH, THE WEATHER OUTSIDE IS FRIGHTFUL – Half the fun of the winter holidays is spending time outside – caroling, building snowmen, sledding. But extremely cold dry air can cause an asthma attack. When venturing out in frigid temps, cover your mouth and nose with a scarf or face mask, particularly when exercising.

OVER THE RIVER – If traveling for the holidays, pack your medicine. If you need injectable epinephrine, bring two. When booking a room, ask whether the hotel offers allergy-free rooms.

If you’re allergic to dust mites, bring allergy-blocking bedding.

SNEEZING AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE – Tradition swirls around the holidays. So does dust.

If you store your decorations and artificial tree unprotected in the attic all year, they will accumulate dust, causing allergies to flare. When the holidays are over, clean decorations thoroughly, and store them in air-tight boxes so that next holiday season you’ll face fewer triggers. Some people are sensitive to real pine decorations, and can have skin allergies to terpene, a compound found in tree sap, or inhalant allergies to mold spores and pollen brought indoors by fresh trees and greenery.

BRING ON THE FOOD—OR NOT – Holiday time offers amazing feasts resplendent with tempting home cooked dishes. If you or your kids suffer from food allergies, bring a dish of your own that you can safely enjoy. If you are the guest where a cook is preparing the meal, inform your host in advance about problematic ingredients. Also, check labels of pre-made, store-bought items. And remember, the internet is a rich resource for allergy-safe recipes for holiday classics.

If you suffer from allergies or asthma, see a board-certified allergist. Allergists are trained to diagnose and treat your symptoms, and to work with you to create an individual action plan.

Source: American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

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URINARY INCONTINENCE Don’t Suffer in Silence

By Chris Fontenot, MD, FACS

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r. Fontenot is Board Certified in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive surgery. Urinary incontinence, defined as unwanted leakage of urine, affects about 34 million people in the United States. It has many causes, and can affect men or women and can occur at any age.

Dr. Chris Fontenot is a member of the Society of Urodynamics and Female Urology and the International Incontinence Society. He is also a member of the American Urological Association, the LA State Urological Society, where he has served as Secretary and Historian, the Louisiana State Medical Society and the US Autism and Asperger Association.

Many women are afraid to seek treatment for incontinence, as it can be an embarrassing subject to discuss. Also there are many myths about diagnosis and treatment. For example, large incisions and long-term bladder catheters are rarely employed anymore. In fact, many patients are now treated with simple changes in daily routines, physical therapy or medication.

There are many types of incontinence, determination of the type of incontinence is critical to treatment success. Usually, the type of incontinence is clear simply by history, but often different types many seem to co-exist. We will perform a physical examination which will offer clues as to the proper diagnosis and the treatment that will provide the greatest chance of success.

Additional testing may include measurements of bladder urine, voiding diaries and sophisticated physiologic bladder testing.

The fact is unwanted leakage of urine does not have to be a reality in anyone’s life. There is a vast experience and expertise, along with state–ofthe-art treatments available right here in Acadiana. So if you are experiencing urinary incontinence, make an appointment to at least obtain a correct diagnosis and discuss your options. You may find that obtaining dryness is a lot easier than you expected!

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HEALTHY LIVING The holidays could mean taking some “me-time� which might be the mental and physical gift needed.

THE GIFT OF WELL-BEING

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he holidays are creeping up, lists are being made, costs considered and wants (instead of just needs)

taken into account. Now might be the time to put yourself on that Christmas list. Bennett Boustany Fontenot, M.D., and Joseph P. Lupo, M.D., of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery of Acadiana, say the holidays are a good time for people to take a good look at their overall health and well-being.

“Some schedules open up, people take time off during the season, now they can start taking their own needs into account,” says Dr. Fontenot, “feeling better can go a long way towards year-round health.”

“Just because it’s cosmetic, doesn’t mean it’s unimportant,” explains Dr. Lupo, “People tend to put off aspects of their health that aren’t ‘right now’ but you don’t have to be unhappy.”

The holidays could mean taking some “me-time” which might be the mental and physical gift needed. Moms and dads usually put all of the focus on the little ones around Christmas, but being your best self helps family life as a whole.

The coming weeks mean less office time and that helps with recovery and caring for young children.

Many parents struggle with the thought of a surgery and are worried about the risk of certain procedures. That’s why plastic surgery should be put in the hands of board-certified surgeons.

Both Dr. Fontenot and Dr. Lupo have been trained by plastic surgeons known throughout

the world; they are trained in both General Surgery and Plastics. The two have created a skill base of intricate training, use of state of the art technology and a passion for their patients.

“We like to help ease fears from the beginning.

In many cases, using our advanced technology, we can actually show the outcome of the surgery beforehand,” explains Dr. Fontenot.

The Vectra Imaging System can show patients and doctors a picture of what the outcome of surgery will look like; many first-time clients find the experience reassuring. They get a sense of what’s at stake for their future before committing to a procedure.

Grant August says when his physician recommended plastic surgery he only had one name in mind, “I was told to go to the best of the best, that’s Dr. Lupo,” says Grant, “he explained everything to me, we had a conversation, I was beyond comfortable.”

Taking this time of year to turn the focus inward can give hard-working parents a chance to step back and look at what would make them happy; what would make them healthy and more energetic year-round.

“This 100% changed my life,” says Grant August, “It changed my way of eating, it changed my way of living. I’m healthier now. Really, it changed my whole lifestyle.”

Plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures are a personal choice. The decision should never be made quickly or without research; taking the time this holiday season to take care of some of the “wants” on your list is possible. Never let your shape define you or your family, let the talented surgeons of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of Acadiana define your shape.

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T HE RAPY

HOME

Creating ritual in the home celebrates who we

specialness, be it faith based, nature loving, or

are and where we live. It adds to our life in a

out of respect for your ancestors. A ritual is a

very special and unique fashion. Now I’m not

ceremony, an observance, a solemn rite. It may

telling you what ceremonial rites to perform

be lighting a candle, a kiss, a tradition that has

in your own space. That is up to you based

become sacred in some sense to you or your

on your personal belief system. What I want

family. Our daily habits differ and are performed

to talk about is how to create that special

in every room of the house, but what about the

place where you celebrate your own personal

special ones that honor our past?

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STEP 1 | CHOOSE THE MEMORY To create a shrine you need an object, person or place that is hallowed by its associations in your life. You can use a photo or a physical item that positively reinforces the idea of home for you, whether it is something from your family’s past, such as a picture of the house you grew up in, a reminder of a favorite relative, maybe someone very special who made a difference while you were growing up. It could be a toy you still cherish or that first book you read when you discovered the world of your imagination. The idea is to choose an item, a reference point that is a lovely reminder of how you came to be the brilliant person you are today.

memory

STEP 2 | SELECT THE PLACE You may already have a spot that you feel good about, one that feels sacred to you. If you aren’t sure then use the feng shui location of the family sector which is in the middle of the left wall from the main door to the room you have in mind. Try a few places and see where your awareness takes you. If you can’t decide on a physical place in your home, then what about a box that it is moveable? After all, nothing need ever be stagnant at home.

STEP 3 | CREATE THE SPACE Clean the area. If you have a small table, pedestal or wall shelf, place it appropriately. Now look over your selected items; frame any pictures you will use, edit any items to just the essential memory trigger (if you have a quantity of items you may want to store the majority and rotate them throughout the year), place them on the shelf or table. Include a small vase with fresh greenery or a small plant that will thrive. You should have no more than three items on display at any one time (that’s not a

place

rule). Et voilà.

My hope for you is that every time you see your little shrine you are reminded of just how extraordinary you are and you thank the ancestors, so to speak, for their contribution—even if it is a contribution to your childhood self!

Ren Campbell has practiced the discipline of architectural interior design for over 30 years.

He’s been a University studio instructor and currently consults with individuals on their issues concerning their homes and how they live in them. Contact Ren with your House Therapy questions at rencamp1@gmail.com.

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HOME FIRE SAFETY GUARD YOUR HOME AND FAMILY WITH

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Test your smoke alarms monthly and make sure that your house is protected by an adequate number of working alarms.

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Share your fire escape plan, including the location of your outside meeting place, with your overnight guests. Everyone should know at least two ways out of each room in your home.

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Have older guests or those with mobility issues sleep on the ground floor of the house.

VIGILANCE DURING THE SEASON.

Holiday House Safety Checklist SAFETY HAZARDS LURK BEHIND THE SPARK AND DAZZLE OF THE HOLIDAYS, so exercising common safety measures is essential, whether the simple act of unplugging your tree lights, or minding your stove while cooking a large dinner. Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day rank as the peak days for kitchen fires, and each year, U.S. fire departments respond to about 230 home fires started from Christmas trees, according to a National Fire Protection Association study.

Keep the below checklist handy to ensure that your home is ready for all of the festivities the holiday season brings.

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DECORATING SAFETY •

Avoid overloading electrical outlets, which can overheat and cause a fire.

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Do not place extension cords where they could cause a tripping hazard, like doorways.

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Do not run extension cords under rugs or furniture.

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Keep all decorations 3 feet away from heat sources, including space heaters and fireplaces.

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Use only weatherproof electrical devices for outside activities.

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Make sure live Christmas trees are watered daily.

HEATING EQUIPMENT SAFETY •

Have your heating system inspected annually by a licensed, qualified professional.

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Never leave an open flame, including the fireplace, unattended.

CHILD SAFETY •

In homes with young children, install tamper resistant receptacles to prevent electrical shocks and burns, or use safety covers on all unused outlets that are accessible to children.

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Never allow children to play with electrical decorations or cords.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY •

Test ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) and arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) to ensure that they are working properly.

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Outdoor outlets should be protected with GFCI technology to reduce the risk of electric shock.

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Avoid overloading electrical outlets, which can overheat and cause a fire.

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Check outlets regularly for problems, including overheating, loose connections, reversed polarity, and corrosion.

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BEAUTY | STYLE

THE POWER OF

RED

By Madelyn Meaux

Red isn’t just for the Holidays. How to wear red lipstick throughout the year.

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Whether you wish to strike a mood that is

The secret to pulling off the look of

strong and fierce or classically feminine,

red lipstick is simpler and easier than

red is the color of power. A crimson pout

you think. The key lies in finding the

sends a statement of confidence, yet many

shade that complements your skin tone,

women unfairly deny themselves the power

and to go neutral in your make up and

of red lipstick, because they either don’t

wardrobe choices. To achieve a classy,

know how to wear it, or think the color

sophisticated effect, follow these

doesn’t suit them. They’re wrong.

useful pointers.

DETERMINE WHICH SHADE IS RIGHT FOR YOU

IF OLDER, CHOOSE LIGHTER SHADES

Red lipstick comes in a variety of shades. Choose the one that complements your skin tone. When choosing your shade, be sure to step outside in the daylight and ask the opinion of someone you trust, like a friend or a salesperson.

Our lips thin as we age and a dark red accentuates them. To avoid a harsh look, select a rosy red, or avoid red altogether and opt for a neutral shade.

• Fair skin: You need a “true red.” Avoid orange tones.

MAKEUP CHOICE

• Dark skin: Look for the darker shades. Wine reds, even reds with purple hues.

The shade and undertone of your makeup also affect your choice of red lipstick. Keep your lips center stage. If you wear eye shadow, keep the palette light and neutral.

Don’t pack on the blush either. You don’t want bright red lips and bright pink cheeks.

WEAR LIP LINER

NAILS

Lip liner is a must with red lipstick. Fill in your lips with liner first to lock in the bold color so that it will not “bleed” out. Make sure to match the liner to the shade of your lipstick.

Don’t make the mistake of pairing red nails with red lips. Again, neutrals are the way to go. A clear polish or light nail color will ensure that your lips remain the focal point.

• Medium skin: Look for those orangey reds.

You can even wear reds with pink tones.

OUTFIT CHOICE Because red is a bold color, you need to base your choice of outfit to complement your lipstick. It’s easy to ruin the effect of a red lipstick with the wrong colored clothing.

Avoid patterns and choose neutrals. Black and browns are best. A solid black dress pairs beautifully. Even jeans with ballet flats and a leather jacket. Never wear red lipstick with a multi-colored outfit. It will clash. And never wear pink with a red lipstick!

BRIGHTEN YOUR SMILE Red lipstick accentuates teeth color, making white teeth appear brighter and yellow teeth dingier. Whitening your teeth regularly enhances your smile, making beautiful red lips look even more stunning.

Rocking red lipstick with confidence is the best look by far. Regardless of season or occasion, red is always in vogue.

Madelyn Meaux lives in Lafayette and has a passion for makeup. This is an edited excerpt from her beauty blog, which can be found at www.meauxbeauty.blogspot.com.

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COMFORT & STYLE

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By Tracee Dundas

WOMEN LOVE SHOES. In fact, we obsess over them, often preferring style over comfort. While perching on a pair of sexy stilettos can boost our mood and elevate an outfit, at what cost? Over the long run, ill-fitting shoes not only put a damper on comfort, but lead to serious health problems you will come to regret. Ouch.

High heels lead to more injuries than you might think. However, if your health is not an immediate concern, and the thrill of high heels numbs you to their pain, perhaps the thought of unsightly blisters, calluses, and hammertoes will motivate you to wear heels in moderation and to take some sensible precautions. Armed with these useful tips, you can squeeze more comfort from your favorite stilettos, rather than them squeezing you.

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BLISTER BLOCKER A layer of deodorant creates a barrier between your foot and your shoe, eliminating friction. Rub a coat on your foot, and it will act as an invisible Band-Aid to prevent blisters.

02

PRESSURE RELIEF To alleviate pain in the ball of your foot, wrap a strip of medical tape between your third and fourth toes.

There’s a nerve that splits between these two toes, and the tape will reduce pressure on the nerve.

03

FRICTION REDUCER Sprinkle baby powder in the sole of the shoe to absorb moisture. This eliminates friction by keeping your feet from slipping inside in your heels.

04

AVOID HANGOVER TOE Often after wearing an open-toe shoe for about an hour, your foot will slide forward, pushing your toes over the edge, giving an unattractive “toe hangover.” Before slipping on your shoes, lightly coat the inside with hairspray. The hairspray acts as an adhesive so that the shoe will stick to your foot and prevent it from sliding forward.

05

SLIPPING OUT BACK A foot slipping out the back of your shoe can be a walking hazard! Hairspray also works well for this problem. Before slipping on your shoes, lightly coat the inside of the back of the shoe to prevent your heel from sliding out.

06

RELIEVE FOOT PRESSURE Stilettos have zero to minimal cushioning, which creates calluses on the ball of the foot. Invest in a soft cushion insert to place inside the shoe to relieve pressure.

Don’t have an insole handy? Improvise by using a feminine pad.

07

PREVENT BACK PAIN Heel cushions are great support to add to your shoe, particularly if you suffer from back pain. The heel cushion absorbs the shock and prevents your back from hurting.

08

STRETCH IT OUT If your shoes are painful in the first 5 minutes of putting them, the pain will only intensify the longer you wear them. Don’t have a shoetree to stretch them? Use your body weight to help expand your shoe. Simply walk around at home in your shoes with a thick pair socks on for 30-60 minutes for 2-3 days. With every footstep, you put 1.5-3 times your body weight on your shoes and this pressure will help expand them.

09

PREVENT A SLIP AND FALL Have a pair of shoes with a slick bottom?

Wearing them on a slippery floor is a recipe for disaster. Place sandpaper on the bottom of the shoe to break up the smooth surface and add traction.

10

MIX IT UP Rotate your shoes regularly to prevent overloading one muscle, tendon or ligament, while simultaneously strengthening others, and resting a stressed part of your leg or foot.

11

BEST TIME TO BUY Shoe shop at the end of your day when your feet are a little swollen from walking. It is the best gauge to ensure a longer, more comfortable wear.

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PAMPER YOUR FEET Remember to give your feet a little TLC with a foot massage and pedicure.

Tracee Dundas is a freelance stylist, blogger, fashion editor for New Orleans Magazine and fashion event producer.

She is the Founder and Creative Director of Fashion Week New Orleans and the “go-to-gal” for all things fashionable on the Gulf Coast. Tracee hosts a weekly fashion style segment Fashion Friday on WVUE Fox 8 sharing the latest trends, styling tips and DIY ideas. She works with nationally known clients such as Lucky Magazine, Essence Magazine, Payless Shoes and The W Hotel and frequently works as a stylist for films, commercials and music videos. Tracee is a graduate of USL and a native of St. Martinville, LA.

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RA WINGERTER

D TO LAFAYETTE’S FUTURE

T

o those who have not met Cydra Wingerter, her rapid ascent as a community activist and leader may seem unexpected, even meteoric.

As media relations liaison, Wingerter oversees press activity, advises Mayor-President Joel Robideaux on the city’s overall communications strategy, and is responsible for disseminating city-parish government news and information throughout the community.

In 2007, when she interviewed at the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce for a position

as aide to then president Rob Guidry, he secretly confided to a Chamber colleague: “She was nowhere on my radar. I’d never heard of her.”

Her next five years at the Chamber and its sister organization, the Leadership Institute of Acadiana, would prove pivotal, not only in terms of her own professional growth, but also for the community leaders who found her inspirational. Through her impassioned advocacy on behalf of Lafayette and its people, Wingerter has garnered the hard-won trust, loyalty and respect of high-ranking city officials and civic leadership. Recently, her contributions were celebrated when she was named a recipient of Lafayette’s 20 Under 40 Leadership Award.

A PLAN FOR LAFAYETTE Since 2015, the mother of two has served as Chief Communications Officer for Lafayette City-Parish Consolidated Government (LCG). As media relations liaison, Wingerter oversees press activity, advises Mayor-President Joel Robideaux on the city’s overall communications strategy, and is responsible for disseminating city-parish government news and information throughout the community. She therefore plays a key role in the promotion of its major initiatives, such as PlanLafayette, the comprehensive, long-term blueprint for area growth and development. Plan goals include revitalization campaigns, and preservation and beautification projects such as Project Front Yard.

Although PlanLafayette was prepared under the guidance of professional planners, the public contributed heavily to its concept and development, making it a true community plan. However, engaging the larger community, raising plan awareness and participation, will be crucial to its success, a task that partly befalls on Wingerter.

Wingerter has proven equal to the challenge and rallied community support to the cause: “It’s up to all of us to make Lafayette beautiful for ourselves and future generations. We are all responsible for and in charge of our future. This is less about the investment of money than the investment of pride.”

Wingerter speaks passionately about LCG’s commitment to urban renewal and beautification projects through its initiatives, Project Front Yard, Embrace This Space, and its funding of public art, such as the giant mural painted earlier this year on the City Hall building by Lafayette’s own Robert Dafford.

LAFAYETTE THE BEAUTIFUL Wingerter speaks passionately about LCG’s commitment to urban renewal and beautification projects through its initiatives, Project Front Yard, Embrace This Space, and its funding of public art, such as the giant mural painted earlier this year on the City Hall building by Lafayette’s own Robert Dafford.

She explains: “We also are dedicated to the preservation of green spaces, such as the Moncus Park at the Horse Farm, to keep Lafayette beautiful for generations to come. Beautiful, clean, green spaces fuel economic growth by attracting businesses to our community. They also keep our people from leaving by fostering local pride.

Acadiana is unique: its festivals, culture and joie de vivre. It’s our people who make it great.”

Murals, parks, and cleanup projects highlight not only the natural beauty of Acadiana, but reflect the beauty of its people, Wingerter stressed.

I KNEW THIS PLACE WAS SPECIAL In 1996, the vibrant Oklahoma native sunk roots into Lafayette when she moved to attend the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL). From the moment she arrived, Cydra Shepherd felt a powerful sense of connection to Acadiana and its people: “I immediately felt at home. Never like an outsider. I knew this place was special.”

In 1999, she met Troy Wingerter, a Metairie native and UL graduate assistant for the football program.

In 2001, they married. Today, Troy is Director of UL Football Operations. Cydra quips: “We met during “Two-a-Days,” so I knew when I married him I was going to be a football widow!”

For two decades, the Wingerters have embraced Lafayette as home. They not only intend to remain for the rest of their lives, but for their children and future generations to maintain those roots and become community leaders as well.

“SHE HAD IT ALL TOGETHER” Back in 2007, Wingerter had a successful career in restaurant hospitality, and was managing a Lafayette hotspot when she met Gary Keller, then Chief Administrative Officer with the Schumacher Group, and member of the board of directors with the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce. A frequent patron, he became well acquainted with Wingerter. Without realizing it, she had impressed the seasoned and discerning executive. He describes his impressions: I’ve been hiring and firing people all my life, and have good instincts about people. For several years, I observed Cydra’s dynamic with her subordinates and the public. She is an effective, energetic leader. She has never met a stranger, a unique skills set, which is natural, not coachable. She has it all together.

When a position became available at the Lafayette Chamber, Keller told then president, Rob Guidry: “I’ve got the person for you.” Although Guidry had never heard of Cydra Wingerter, he trusted Keller’s instincts and agreed to an interview. Wingerter looks back on that meeting: I truly love Lafayette, and knew this was my chance to become more involved. I wanted to be an ambassador to the community. I immediately grasped the parallels between my background in hospitality and the position at the Chamber, and explained how my duties and successes in the restaurant business translated . . .

After hiring Wingerter, Guidry thanked Keller for the recommendation. Wingerter also remains extremely grateful for the opportunity that Keller provided, and still places a high premium on his guidance: “He saw something in me that I couldn’t. I always appreciate his counsel. I trust him to tell me what I need to hear, not what I want.”

MAKING A REAL DIFFERENCE During her years at the Chamber and its Leadership Institute, Wingerter served as vice president of operations. At Leadership, she served as Chamber

During her years at the Chamber and its Leadership Institute, Wingerter served as vice president of operations.

At Leadership, she served as Chamber liaison and chief administrator, running its Leadership Lafayette program.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CITY OF LAFAYETTE’S liaison and chief administrator, running its Leadership Lafayette program. There, she forged crucial alliances with city officials, local business owners, and leaders in the non-profit sector, familiarizing herself with their roles and missions in the community. She developed a particular affinity for the mission of the United Way of Acadiana (UWA), a non-profit that seeks to “unite people and organizations with passion, expertise and resources to create more opportunities for a better life.”

UWA supports community literacy initiatives for young children to raise educational standards and graduation rates, thereby contributing to Lafayette’s long-term economic viability. “I saw them making a real difference,” Wingerter says.

“They were achieving significant outcomes and helping to break the cycle of poverty. I was inspired by their successes in creating genuine opportunity for our children.”

While administering the Leadership Lafayette program, Wingerter collaborated closely with Sarah Berthelot, then UWA’s Chief Operating Officer: “Sarah is a wonderfully kind and giving person who makes a difference for the common good in this community.” When Berthelot told Wingerter about an opening with UWA, Wingerter seized the moment: “As a mother, and as someone who embraces this community, I had to be a part of it. I had to take that opportunity.”

A PASSION FOR CHILD LITERACY For over two years, Wingerter served as UWA’s director of resources development, spearheading its fundraising efforts. Berthelot reminisces about their time as coworkers: “I had a recruiting objective when I told Cydra about the job opening. I knew she would excel in that

environment. Her passion for the community was clear. Our work was so demanding that only those who truly love the organization and its mission will stay.”

Although Wingerter has since moved on to work with LCG, she remains highly active with UWA and loyal to its mission, serving on its Women’s Leadership Council and executive committee, whose focus is preparing at-risk children to enter school ready to learn.

JOEY DUREL In February 2015, Wingerter accepted a position at LCG working for then MayorPresident Joey Durel. It was the last year of his last term in office. Coming on board at that late hour was a gamble, because his successor could replace her. Consequently, many friends and family members urged her against accepting the appointment.

Wingerter’s instincts said otherwise: “Everyone thought I was crazy, but I knew working with Durel for even one year would be worth it. I couldn’t bypass an opportunity to help grow this community. Whatever happened, I knew things would work out. And they did.” Now, Wingerter has the experience of working for two mayor-president administrations, and during some of the city’s most serious challenges, such as the historic flooding that devastated the region last August: “During crisis, this community pulls together in very moving ways. Witnessing their heroism was powerful . . . I see great things in our future. I find so much hope and inspiration when I consider our unique opportunities and potential. It makes me want to work that much harder to get everyone on board to bring about the transformation.”

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LIFE AND LEISURE

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fine dining opportunities here in Acadiana, especially during the holidays. However, unless you’re a connoisseur, you probably feel unsure about which wine to bring to the company party or a friend’s social, much less what to order when dining at your favorite spot. Pairing wine and food can be a bit . . . complicated.

Below are some rules for the road to arrive at a successful, delicious combination.

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NEW RULE: Pair light-bodied wines with lighter fare; full-bodied wines with richer or fattier options.

We’ve all heard the axiom: Red wine with meat; white, with fish or poultry. A good rule, generally—but in need of an update, and a twist of nuance. When serving wine with a meal, neither should overpower the other. Because food and wine stimulate your taste buds, and their combined flavors co-mingle and interact, it’s important to strike a balance by matching intensity to flavor. If you combine well, you’ll enhance the subtle characteristics of your meal. For example, poached or steamed menu choices are considered delicate fare; therefore the wine should be delicate also.

Dish Preparation How you prepare a dish also give clues as to pairing. With a meal, wine behaves more like a spice. If serving multiple dishes or your recipe is complex, match the wine to the dominant flavor or spice. Sweeter foods accentuate a drier taste in wines, whereas acidic foods numb the taste buds to sourness, making the wine taste richer.

Opposites Attract

TIP: If you reach for your water glass between each While complementing flavors are often a taste of food and wine, then recipe for success, remember that opposites the pairing is not working. can also attract. For example, sweet wines Cut your losses and drink married with spicy cuisine cut the heat and wine after dinner. cleanse the palate.

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he holidays bring out the best and the worst in relationships. New couples tend to revel in all the romance the season offers. Decking the halls together, buying their first Christmas tree, taking brisk night walks on illuminated city streets: for them the season seems new and tinged with magic. They cherish their first kiss under the mistletoe, and their first cups of hot cocoa while curled before a roaring fire.

Protecting your relationship during the holidays

Unfortunately, for many long-standing couples, instead of magic, the holiday is fraught with tension and anxiety. Holiday romance is furthest from their minds as they find themselves squeezed in the pressure cooker of family obligations and expectations, the stress of budgetary constraints when buying gifts, and the epic labor involved in hosting a large family gathering. Multiple studies have shown that established couples argue five times a day between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Many are so busy creating the picture-perfect holiday and attending to family members that they lose sight of their partner.

Holiday stresses can distance us from our significant other, leading to feelings of isolation, loneliness, and resentment that can fester long after the season has passed. Below is expert advice for reining in holiday mayhem and rekindling yuletide romance.

LET GO OF THE LITTLE THINGS. Hectic schedules and financial pressures magnify trivialities, fueling squabbles that can easily escalate into serious arguments. Minor offenses you wouldn’t notice at any other time of year can become a battle royal.

Recognize when your relationship is under siege from the holidays and hold your fire.

COMPROMISE. The number one holiday disagreement is where to spend Christmas. Plan a fair compromise. If your in-laws live far away, alternate years for spending the holidays with them. If they live in town, split Christmas day in half.

Strike a solution as close to 50-50 as possible.

DON’T SPEND SO MUCH TIME ON SPENDING. Studies have shown that couples who most enjoy their holiday together spend the least time worrying about buying gifts. So, shift the emphasis from things to people, and from spending money to spending time. Give your entire family, especially your partner, more of your attention so that everyone feels part of the yuletide spirit.

PLAN TIME ALONE. Sometimes you just have to stop worrying about everyone and everything else, and focus exclusively on your partner. Plan special, quality time alone during you holiday, then prioritize the occasion, guarding against potential interference and interruptions. Make the holiday experience enjoyable and memorable for them so they know they’re still the reason for the season.

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HOW CAN WE TURN THIS SITUATION AROUND? Whichever variety of difficult relation you struggle with, they can hijack your holiday and make you feel stressed in your own home—and will, if you let them. Although you can’t control them, you can learn to disarm them, and redirect an unpleasant situation before trouble starts, allowing for happier times, and quite possibly, setting a new tone for holiday seasons to come. Consider the following tips to better understand and cope with problem kin.

Do not expect the difficult person to change. Problem people are who they are. You cannot change them. You can, however, change your reaction to them. Be the bigger person, be gracious. Treat everyone with respect, especially the family member you find most disagreeable. Setting aside personal differences so that everyone can enjoy the holiday together will be a welcome, appreciated sign of maturity and strength on your part. As the American humorist Mark Twain advised: “Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest.”

Prepare.

Decide in advance how you will address or deflect insults from the family offender. When Uncle John loudly comments on how much weight you’ve gained, smile and say, “I’m comfortable with how I look.” Self-acceptance and confidence are powerful weapons against bullies. Maintaining composure and a sense of humor also build resilience.

Know your boundaries and enforce them.

Setting boundaries is key to healthy self-esteem. To create effective boundaries, take an honest look at what you will and will not accept in your space. Being aware of what makes you uncomfortable is the first step to creating a healthy boundary. However, expect difficult people to test your boundaries. They won’t give up easily. But, if they see you mean business, most eventually will back off and move on. If the bully refuses to respect your boundary and won’t walk away, you can. Don’t be a hostage. It is perfectly healthy to remove yourself from a toxic situation.

Finally, take personal inventory.

Make sure that you aren’t the bane of a relative’s existence. If you suspect you are the difficult relation at the family gathering, make a few adjustments and promise yourself you will give your best this year.

Once you’ve done the prep work for dealing with problem family members, don’t forget to enjoy your holiday. Know that you’ve done everything you need to survive the family holiday gathering.

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Live performance by Krossfyre Heavy hors d’oeuvres ~ cash bar Silent auction of decorated trees donated by local businesses Live auction for a date with Unitech’s eligible bachelors and bachelorettes Entry is $25

Saturday, December 10, 2016 10 am to 4 pm

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Entry is $5 (Kids 2 and under get in free) Adopt a pet for Christmas through ARFLA Meet your favorite children’s characters Bring your camera and take pictures with Santa Custom designed Christmas trees on display Milk and cookies with Mrs. Claus Tea with Alice in Wonderland Rides, face painting, arts & crafts, and tons of family fun!

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MIND | BODY | SOUL Processing loss and restoring hope can be especially difficult during the Holidays

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t was the morning of August 23, 2000. My younger son, Ben, and I were on a plane bound for Seattle to attend my niece’s wedding, and were excited about seeing my four brothers and their families.

Back at home, my eldest, Joseph (Joe), and two of his friends were in town from Florida, visiting for a few days. Joe had recently returned from spending the summer in Mongolia with Teen Missions International, a missionary organization where he served as one of the team leaders for a group of younger teens on a mission project. At age 10, he had asked to join the organization, and over the years worked on several projects. Many drew inspiration from his example.

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That moment changed me. It changed my family. For years, we avoided certain activities and events. We were afraid of losing it in front of other people, fearful of a moment that could trigger a flood of intense emotions we couldn’t control.

The Holidays were very difficult. For several years we went away for Christmas because we didn’t want to do a “family” Christmas at home. We were still trying to figure out what our “family” was to look like after going through this trauma and loss.

As a young child, Joe was known for his kindness. Now 20, he had matured into a young man who loved serving others and making this world a better place. I was a proud and pleased father.

Over time, we learned to deal with our grief and to develop a new sense of calm and joy for our life. It was not easy, but thankfully, we had the unwavering support of our family and friends; the understanding of my employer and coworkers; and faith in a loving God, in whom we put our trust.

Ben and I enjoyed our flight and were joyously greeted at the airport by one of my brothers and his family.

If you are experiencing grief and loss, I’m here to tell you that there is hope; there is a way out, if you are willing to take that first vital step.

Meanwhile, my wife (Nancy), our youngest son, Chris, Joe, and his friends, were making a trip to Avery Island. Joe wanted to show the area to his guests, and pick up miniature bottles of Tabasco Sauce as souvenirs to take back to Florida.

• Seek the support of family and friends.

In Seattle, we stopped for lunch before arriving at my brother’s house. While waiting on our order, my cell phone rang. I left the table to find a quieter place to talk. It was my pastor; he was calling to inform me that there had been a terrible car accident—Joe and one of his friends had been killed instantly. My wife, Chris and Joe’s other friend survived the crash, but were all injured in different ways.

• Seek professional counseling.

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I lost it! My legs gave out from under me. I could barely stand or walk. Everyone in the restaurant heard my sobs and knew my pain. We left abruptly and caught the next flight home.

At the funeral, I cried until I couldn’t cry anymore— then, felt guilty for running out of tears. I blamed

myself for leaving home. If I had stayed, I would have been driving the car, not Joe. Things would have been different. How could this happen? Why Joe? I felt lost.

• Do not isolate yourself.

• Join a grief support group in your community.

Many local churches and agencies offer these services.

For me, EMDR Therapy helped me process my grief and get my life back. I now have a greater appreciation for Thanksgiving, and again can experience the peace and joy of Christmas. Each year brings new opportunity for healing. Your healing is coming. Be blessed this Holiday Season!

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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GRATEFUL FOR DEPOSITS AND RETURNS

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GOD DOLLARS—We always cross paths with someone less fortunate. Consider calling charity work a chance to earn “God dollars!” There are times when we don’t get paid for gifts or services that we provide. Knowing that compensation comes in many forms helps keep the giving alive, even if it seems like we can’t afford it.

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Acadiana community had several hefty challenges including devastating job losses and immeasurable destruction and financial loss due to our unexpected August flooding. We have also been anxious about our future, with one of the highest profile national elections in history.

This time of year can be discouraging and lonely.

However, when we are intentional about the gifts that surround us, we are more likely to enjoy a happier transition into the future!

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FOCUS ON OTHERS— We are human and inherently selfcentered. We live in our own bodies, and we see ourselves in the mirror every day. We live with our own thoughts and actions. Focusing on others, however, solves problems like depression and negativity, while filling our hearts with hope, peace, love, and joy.

TIME—Spending quality time with others is a real gift. Try visiting a nursing home, shelter, or popping in unexpectedly on extended family or a friend in need. We may not all have financial wealth, but we all have time. We never know when a breast cancer diagnosis will pop up! At that point, our actions and thoughts are consumed with other things!

Let’s be proactive with our time.

SHARE— Reflect on some great memories! Then commit to sharing those great memories with others. After hitting a milestone birthday, my new hobby is jigsaw puzzles. I’m converting memorable photos into puzzles and using the finished product as a way to decorate our home or as a gift for someone special.

Discover your gifts and deposit (share) them with a full heart.

Give, share and earn some “God dollars” for future use. The return on investment is out of this world. From my family to yours, have a positively happy and fruitful holiday season enjoying your gifts!

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SILVER SPONSORS Acadiana Profile Magazine BIG 102.1 Kevin Naquin & The Ossun Playboys NuNu’s

BRONZE SPONSORS Acadian Ambulance Discover Therapy Home Bank Raising Cane’s Uncle Bob’s Self Storage #324

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1st Annual Studs in Stilettos Benefiting – Hearts of Hope The Grouse Room – Parc Lafayette

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SHOW YOUR FACE 1st Annual Studs in Stilettos Benefiting – Hearts of Hope The Grouse Room – Parc Lafayette

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SHOW YOUR FACE Pat Soper’s Annual Student Art Show Lafayette Consolidated Government Building Open to the public through the end of December

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SHOW YOUR FACE Pat Soper’s Annual Student Art Show Lafayette Consolidated Government Building Open to the public through the end of December

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