The Spirit Issue

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SEPTEMBER 2021 • VOLUME 15 • ISSUE 9

HOME + LIVING

Page 12

12 CHATEAU CHIC

Home Away From Home

20 THE OBSERVER

Our Future Life, Post-Covid

FOOD + FUN

Page 24

24 JUMPING TO VICTORY

Emery Prentice chases her dreams of gold.

28 TAILGATE TIME!

Are you ready for some football?

table MIND + BODY

Page 32

32 AIM TO BE THE BEST

Adam Hubbell and Seth Montgomery take aim at their next goals.

36 WE SUPPORT A

HEALTHIER FUTURE

Early Detection Is Key for Better Outcome with Prostate Cancer

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of EXTRAS

ON THE COVER

WORD, YA HEARD

BROUHAHA [ broo-hah-hah, broo-hah-hah, broo-hah-hah ] noun excited public interest, discussion, or the like, as the clamor attending some sensational event

WORD ON THE STREET So much brouhaha surrounded the first football game of the school year.

A brouhaha erupted after the article came out.

NOTE 06 PUBLISHER’S The Spirit Issue

08 INTERVUE Say What?

Adam Hubbell takes aim at his next venture.

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38 UNDER THE SCOPE Why We Hum

40 RENDEZVOUS

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42 LOOK TWICE

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THE SPIRIT ISSUE to those unable to be there in person.

For the last few years, I have shared with our readers a backto-school story. Two years ago, I shared how Jackson was starting Pre-K. Last year, I shared how I was starting over at Nicholls. This year, I am sharing a slightly different experience.

As we all embark on new adventures this fall, September’s issue focuses on the spirit of this season…

Sports! Join us as we introduce you to three local athletes who are all “taking aim” at achieving “higher” goals in two unique sports.

What a strange week this has been in our household! Our son tested positive for Covid-19. Luckily, so far he has mild symptoms, nothing more than a little congestion and a cough. But the positive test earned him a 10 day quarantine at home….

With me!

Our school does offer virtual learning for students in our position so we are able to keep up with our first grade learning. Jackson is able to log-on to the classroom and experience in-person learning. Bless these teachers that not only have to keep up with the kids still in the classroom, but also the littles that are tuning in online.

Watching these teachers instruct these six year olds has confirmed to me that I did not miss my calling – I was not meant to be a teacher!

That brings me to my next statement: God bless the parents that have to stay at home with their quarantined children!

Trying to help my first grader with his classwork, while trying to work from home myself, is no small feat! I am blessed to have a job where I can work from home and am not forced to take vacation or sick time. But it’s still hard to explain to a sick child why mommy can’t play or snuggle on the sofa. While Jackson is used to seeing me work from home, he still wants my full attention.

Please continue to pray for our students and teachers. No matter the school or the grade, we are fighting an uphill battle to stay well and to continue providing an education

Emery Prentice is reaching new heights when it comes to her track and field event: pole vaulting! This summer, she participated in multiple competitions in several different states, coming home the National Champion at the USATF Junior Olympics. She is currently ranked in the top 15 in the nation for high school girl’s pole vaulting. Learn more about Emery’s journey and where she hopes her future will lead her, starting on page 24.

Seth Montgomery and Adam Hubbell are more than best friends. They also share a passion for compound archery and a friendly level of competition that keeps them aiming higher. Last year, the pair participated in their final round of 4-H Shooting Sports, and combined placed first in all three events, finishing Nos. 1 and 2. The high school graduates plan to continue to make a name for themselves within the ASA circuit. Read about the boys’ accomplishments starting on page 32.

It wouldn’t be the Spirit Issue without at least a mention of our favorite fall sport: football! With the help of some amazing local vendors, we share some of our favorite tailgate products on pages 28-29.

As the spirit of the fall season captures us all, let us not lose focus on the main goal: have fun and enjoy every moment! POV

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Dr. Shane Prejean will be a part of the CIS structural heart teams in Houma and Baton Rouge, working closely with cardiovascular surgeons as part of the comprehensive heart team. He is a graduate of Nicholls State University in Thibodaux and completed his medical degree at Louisiana State University (LSU) Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. His residency in internal medicine was completed at LSU in Baton Rouge. He also completed a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he recently completed his advanced interventional cardiology fellowship in structural heart disease as well. Dr. Prejean is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, echocardiography, interventional cardiology and cardiovascular computed tomography. He has a clinical focus on general cardiology, interventional cardiology, coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, and transcatheter valve therapies. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology and the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.

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SAY WHAT?

What was your favorite meal from the school cafeteria and why?

KATIE When I first started going to public school in third grade was the first time I ever got to eat in a school cafeteria. One day we had chicken fried steak. I’d never experienced anything like that before. My mom is from New York so she never cooked anything southern. I’d never even heard of it. But I remember going home and telling her “Mom! We had this thing called chicken fried steak for lunch and it’s the best thing I ever had!” Still have a little soft spot in my heart for a good chicken fried steak.

WESLEY My favorite meal at Terrebonne High was the spicy chicken sandwich.

Yeah, the sandwich itself was good but the day as a whole was great.

The meal only came around on certain days during the school year and students would trade other food to bargain for my sandwiches. Some students would even be in a full sprint to the lunch line to be first.

KAITLYN One of my favorite meals from the school cafeteria would have to be the breakfast pizza I used to have in elementary school.

DESTINY Pizza day at HLB was my favorite day of the week. It tasted like someone actually made it and not your typical frozen pizza.

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Morgan City High School did shrimp stew over rice with a block of cheddar cheese on the side. It was something that was a home cooked meal and it was neat to have a Louisiana meal at school.

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HOME + LIVING

CHATEAU CHIC | 12 Home Away From Home

THE OBSERVER | 20 Our Future Life, Post-Covid

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HOME + LIVING |

CHATEAU CHIC

HOME AWAY FROM HOME

BY MARY DITCH | PHOTOS BY DREW MILLER

1 Since the inception of Paul’s Agency over 100 years ago, Paul’s Insurance Services, LLC has continued to serve the insurance needs of our community. More recently, Paul’s has found its home in the Houma area on Bayou Gardens Boulevard.

With its clean architecture and residence-like details, the commercial building welcomes its employees and clients like family. The local business entrusted locals to help bring their vision to life. Mike Bourgeois at Duplantis Design Group served as the architect. Foret Group did the construction. Gretchen Talbot brought the finishing touches on the interior design.

Built in 2016, the new construction is around 4900 square feet and features exposed beams, mahogany doors, and wood-like commercial flooring. Music from strategically spaced speakers helps to create a sense of privacy and also lends itself to the fun atmosphere. A back porch swing also provides a quiet, relaxing spot to take a quick break.

One of the standout features in the main office space is the use of real walls to create privacy instead of the typical cubicle partitions.

“We knew we didn’t want flimsy cubicle walls,” explains Lance Trotti, Vice President. “We wanted an efficient work space that encouraged collaboration, while still giving everyone the privacy they needed. This solution gives the work space a more homey and spacious feeling, especially with the open, exposed beams in the ceiling.”

Another great feature of the office is the full kitchen located just off the main conference room. With its family-sized table, coffee bar and welcoming island seating, this space is a favorite for employees to hang out during lunch and gather to discuss upcoming projects.

An integral part of our community, Paul’s employees enjoy giving back to our community through various philanthropic organizations, and rarely say no to a chance to show off their cooking skills in a down home cook-off! Paul’s is proud to be a part of the Terrebonne community and are thankful to their customers for placing their trust in them. POV

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Started by Dr. Craig Walker in Houma in 1983, Cardiovascular of the South (CIS) has grown to have 22 locations in Louisiana and Mississippi, 85 physicians, 1,075 team members, and 10 telecardiology sites. CIS’s most recent venture expands its reach into the Chicago area, where it is providing management services for a group of 20 cardiologists called Midwest Cardiovascular Institute (MCI) in the towns of Naperville and Elmhurst.

Health System, CIS has 11 hospital co-management agreements across Louisiana and Mississippi, and continues to look for opportunities for growth and improvement. CEO David Konur, FACHE said, “Our physicianled approach at CIS has proven successful to provide exceptional care to patients in our communities here, and we are proud to partner with this team of physicians already known for cardiovascular excellence in their community to further the success of their team.”

MCI was opened in July of this year by a group of well-known cardiologists who have practiced in the Chicago area for more than 30 years. CIS’s role in the partnership with MCI is to provide all management oversight, employees, clinic information systems, human resources support, and business office systems. The agreement also includes management, strategic planning, quality performance improvement and operational efficiency of the cardiovascular service lines at two hospitals in Naperville and Elmhurst, Illinois. CIS is co-managing the cardiac catheterization labs at these hospitals, as it does for many of its hospital partners locally. A Virtual Care Center (VCC), modeled after the CIS VCC located in Lafayette, will also be built in Naperville to accommodate the growing need for high accessibility to cardiovascular care and 24/7 services.

CIS’s commitment to growth and advancement of care stems from its original mission written in 1983—to provide the most advanced cardiovascular care available. At the time, Houma had one of the highest incidences of heart disease in the world. Now 38 years later, this mission still stands, and the CIS team continues to bring a unique combination of compassion, experience, and cutting-edge technology to offer patients unparalleled cardiovascular care.

CIS understands that patients want exceptional healthcare when they need it and where they need it, close to homwe. This is the driving force behind why CIS continues to expand, both regionally and now into Illinois.

Dr. Walker is excited for this new opportunity for CIS to extend its reach to improve care for patients in the Chicago area. “Midwest Cardiovascular Institute is composed of highly-credentialed cardiologists, many of whom have been my friends for years,” he explained. “We share the same mission of improving care, and I am optimistic that this alliance will have major impact on patient care locally and throughout our regions.”

Interventional cardiologist and President of MCI, Dr. Mark Goodwin, is also looking forward to building a great new practice with CIS that serves patients and their families every single day. “A couple of years ago, we started looking for opportunities as to how we could provide a better product to our patients and deliver better care,” he said. “We looked all over the country and found CIS, who shared the same values, such as patients first, teamwork, empathy and excellence. By partnering with CIS, we really believe we are going to change the world for patients.”

In addition to this agreement with MCI and the Edward-Elmhurst

“At CIS, we have continued to execute our original mission statement, which had lofty goals,” said Dr. Walker. “We have attracted and retained excellent talent and have been voted as a Best Place to Work by our employees for two years in a row. We have participated in ground breaking research and education. And most importantly, we have been able to offer state-of-the-art cardiovascular care.”

Since its inception, CIS has grown to be a world-leader in cardiovascular care, a pioneer of many new “firsts” in the industry, and an innovator in the field of cardiovascular treatment options. CIS was part of the first peripheral stent trial in 1988 and the first coronary stent trial in 1989. CIS has also contributed significantly to the advancement and development of non-surgical treatments for cardiovascular disease, with a special focus also on peripheral artery disease in the legs. Additionally, CIS cardiologists have created a nationally-recognized structural heart program, an advanced clinical research program, and the largest peripheral vascular educational conference in the country. Earlier this year, CIS made history with the opening of the CIS Ambulatory Surgery Center in Gray, giving patients across south Louisiana a lower cost outpatient option for heart and vascular procedures.

Dr. Walker originally set forth to bring advanced cardiovascular care to his hometown, and his passion for patient care has resulted in an evolution that he never could have imagined. “I am proud of CIS’s accomplishments,” he said. “We have built a practice that is well-known and respected around the world.”

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THE OBSERVER |

BY JAIME DISHMAN

OUR FUTURE LIFE,

The Best Choice

IN SHORT TERM

REHAB

POST-COVID I often wonder what my children will tell their children about these years. The Covid-19 years. The years (because it has been years now) of quarantines and masks and canceled events and sickness that can lead to death. Years of arguments about vaccinations and management of a disease most people don’t even understand.

My imagined conversation goes something like this: “So if you sat by someone who got sick, you could miss school for 10 whole days,” my grownup kid says to their little one.

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“I wish I could miss school for 10 whole days and just hang out at my house,” says my future grandchild.

“No you don’t,” responds my adult child. “We had to miss so much. We missed football games, school events, homecomings, proms, all the things we looked forward to would be canceled.”

“Yeah, but missing school would be so worth it,” argues future grandchild.

“You don’t even know what you’re talking about. Be glad we have this Covid thing figured out now,” says my adult child.

I hope to be in the room when this conversation is held. I hope to be able to put in just a little bit of my grandmotherly two cents. I hope to remind them of the good of these long months that have turned into years of a pandemic that has changed so many things we once knew.

In a world where busy calendars frequently squeeze out surprise and delight, we were thrilled when the first “stay at home” orders were given. We were delighted by free time and surprised by the fun we managed to find right in our own backyard. We kayaked in our neighborhood bayou, played dozens of evening yard games, and fried way too much food on our back porch.

When the virus shifted and became more about events being canceled, we learned to smile through every cancelation and figure out a new plan. No Friday night football game? Let’s go late-night fishing instead.

Let’s make time for meaningful things instead of spending our time trying to figure out a world gone mad. Because the world seems to have gone mad in so many ways.

Will my kids remember parents who sat around discussing the discouraging news story of the day? Or will they remember fun times in the midst of a chaotic world? We are hoping for the latter.

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We recovered, but it took a couple of weeks. As a mom who prides myself on fun times and memories, laying on the couch for two weeks took an emotional toll I wasn’t ready to pay.

Even after the virus hit, the extreme tiredness lingered and nights became a series of mom going to bed at 7:30 p.m., and telling her teenagers to go to bed “not too late” while they vegged out on movies and XBox. The first time I cooked dinner after the weeks of what I now refer to as “the Covid Chronicles,” my kids clapped.

I looked at them like they were crazy.

Chicken and broccoli, with a side of sweet potatoes would have typically garnered some groans about too many vegetables for dinner, not a thankful response.

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“Red beans, ya’ll,” I responded.

So maybe we became thankful for red beans and chicken and “normal life” again. And that is what I would say in that future Covid conversation so many years away.

“We came away thankful. Thankful for our health. Thankful for our “normal life” activities. Thankful for each other.” POV

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Emery Prentice couldn’t believe it when she won Vandebilt Catholic High School’s 2020 Female Athlete of the Year. She and her family were at a restaurant streaming the ceremony from a cell phone and she says she was shocked to hear her name announced.

Emery has been in sports all of her life.

She started in gymnastics at a very young age and started pole vaulting at seven years old as “something to mess around with” and keep her busy.

Track and field runs in the family. Her mother, Melanie Prentice, performed in the long and triple jump at UL,

and her father, Derrick Prentice, was a pole vaulter for LSU. Also, both her brother and sister were in track and field in high school, so she says she has grown up around the track and it’s a big part of the family’s life.

Emery started pole vaulting for Vandebilt’s track and field team her junior year where she says that’s when she started to commit to the sport.

The year was cut short due to COVID, but she took that as an opportunity to hone in on the sport. She started practicing and perfecting techniques and tweaking moves that needed

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improvement. “I really took the time to get those little things right,” Emery says, “because in pole vaulting that’s the key. It’s not one big motion. There are so many little things to get right.”

When things started to open up after COVID started settling down in late 2020, Emery started signing up for out-of-state track meets which she says she had never done before since she was so committed to multiple sports. After she started committing to the sport, she says that’s when she realized that is really what she wanted to do. She had to drop soccer since it

created some conflicts, but the multisport athlete still is a part of the Terrier cheerleading squad where she’s earned distinction as a UCA All-American.

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This summer, Emery and her family traveled to multiple states to compete, where her father coached her. They journeyed to Texas, California, Oregon, Mississippi, and Florida for starters. In Florida, she won National Champion at the USATF Junior Olympics. Emery says she saw how much she was progressing in the sport and was having so much fun while doing it.

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people and made so many good friends,” Emery shared. “Some of the meets I went to had some of the best in the nation there.

Competing with that type of competition definitely made me the vaulter I am now.”

Emery has achieved many accomplishments in her journey, currently ranked in the top 15 in the nation for high school girl vaulting. She won the Class 4A triple jump (37-01.25) and pole vault with a 12-06.25 at the LHSAA state meet, which she says was her biggest accomplishment this year. She also set a new Class 4A composite record in the pole vault which broke a previous record set by former Vandebilt pole vaulter Rachel Laurent which was a 13-06 in 2008. Emery says she remembers watching Rachel jump when she was growing up and it was a proud moment for her at the state meet to surpass that record.

“It was a surreal feeling to have all that happen in one day, it was amazing,” she says.

She also says she struggled at state, “I had a long day before that [record] jump. I didn’t do as well as I wanted to, so after that, I had to screw my head back on right. I went to triple jump and long jump at the same time, and I was doing really good in triple jump so I started feeding off of that adrenaline. I went into the pole vault and it all just kind of came together somehow!”

Derrick proudly touted Emery’s ability to do it all. He says it’s been wonderful watching his daughter excel at the sport he loves. “I try not to push her in any direction at all. Pole vaulting is one of those things you have to want to do,” he says. “I mean, who doesn’t want to learn how to fly? It’s something that is magical. There’s something special about it, but it is one of those

events that you have to commit to.”

He says that his daughter is “a wizard” at biomechanics because of her background in gymnastics and bragged about her being one of the most coachable people he has ever seen. He says she’s intelligent and knows how to do something when asked. “She knows how to make the turns - she can just make it happen and it was like that when she played soccer too. She even did softball where I believe she was able to bat left and right-handed and went for pitcher. She just has a very coachable mind, and physically, she’s very special.”

Athleticism branches beyond Emery’s parents and siblings in the family tree. Derrick’s grandfather on his father’s side was a high jumper at LSU, and his grandfather on his mother’s side was the first baseman at LSU. He remembers trying to choose which college to attend which came along with family advice. He says he knew it was a fixed answer where he would go, but he doesn’t want that for his daughter.

“It has to be a decision that works for her, it’s not a decision you take lightly, it’s something that says everything about your future and what you want to do,” he says of Emery’s collegiate future. He says the beauty of jumping at her caliber is that she does have options that are open to only someone like her.

“Her grades are wonderful as well; she’s a triple threat,” he boasted. He went on to say that with her coachability, unique performance, and her accomplishments that she has made just up until her junior year, is something to be proud of, “If you want anything for your kids, that’s what you want. For them to be able to perform something that they love without you there. She’s

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“I would like to thank my family for all the sacrifices they’ve made,” Emery says, “We traveled a lot this summer, and for them to come along on that journey to make those memories, it’s memories I’ll never forget. Also, my coach, Kevin Trosclair. He has done so much for me over the years and this is our final stretch. This is our last year that I’ll be jumping for high school. I can’t thank him enough for everything he’s done. He’s been one of the key puzzle pieces since I was 6 years old; he’s watched me grow up. Also, my school. Everyone has shown me nothing but love and support, and I’m so thankful for that. I’ve felt nothing but love and support for this whole journey!” POV

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STORY AND PHOTOS

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Both ingrained with the sportsman lifestyle early on, Thibodaux natives Seth Montgomery and Adam Hubbell hit it off after meeting at a mutual friend’s birthday party when they were around 10 years old. That encounter turned into a best friendship. And that friendship —revolving around their shared passion for compound archery — ignited a high level of competition between the two that keeps them aiming higher.

Adam was the first to be drawn to compound archery, and Seth picked up the sport soon after he met him.

“Competition has always been a part of my life; I always hunted with my grandparents and parents,” Seth shares. “Archery just posed a new challenge.”

Compound archery differs a few ways from its counterpart, the more traditional recurve bow.

In recurve, the archer holds all of the draw weight, so a recurve bow with a 70-pound draw weight requires the archer to keep that 70 pounds back until they release the arrow, according to N1 Outdoors.

Compound bows use a system of wheels, known as “cams,” to compound the force of the draw, according to N1 Outdoors; therefore, unlike recurve bows, the archer isn’t holding the full draw weight.

This reduction in draw forces is referred to as “let-off.” When a compound bowman draws back 70 pounds and the let-off of the cams engages, they’ll only be holding 35 pounds, according to N1 Outdoors.

Then, once they release, the bow will fire at all 70 pounds due to the cams. There are other differences, too, such as recurve having just one cable versus compound with multiple and the diversity of limbs made for each.

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takes just as much, if not more, skill than recurve — and then add to that the tuning of the cam system and maintaining its other elements. The average person can’t just pick one up and start hitting targets dead center. In fact, it took Seth and Adam, who still haven’t hit their 20s, years to consider themselves decent at it — even though they have received countless compound archery accolades. “Honestly, I feel that I jumped up in 2019; I felt I was getting somewhere with it and that I didn’t peak out yet,” Seth says.

For Adam, it wasn’t until he was 16 years old, when he joined the Archery Shooter’s Association (ASA) circuit, that he understood he had to step up his game. “That’s when I realized there’s a lot bigger competition than what [4-H Shooting Sports Program] had because you got people coming in from all different to these shoots. And they’ve been doing it for years,” Adam says.

Coming from a hunting background, the two young bowmen had to adapt to the target shooting.

“They [other ASA archers] got introduced right into the target world right away. We went through the whole hunting side and then we switched over to the target...Our gap of being the top versus being average is a lot different from a lot of the other people in the ASA,” Adam says. “...

When I was really big into and working on getting to the best I could be, it’d be 20-30 hours a week of shooting, and within a week, I’d shoot a thousand arrows.”

And all the hard work they put in over the years paid off.

Last season was the pair’s final round of 4-H Shooting Sports — and they went out with a bang. At the organization’s national championships, Seth and Adam combined placed first in all three events and finished No. 1 and No. 2 overall, respectively, in a tournament that had 82 of the top high school compound archers across 36 states — not to mention the event in Grand Island, Nebraska saw 18-20 mph crosswinds. And to even qualify for it, the skillful archers and Cajun Elites team members had to beat out many other hopefuls in the regional and statewide competitions. “It kind of felt like all that work paid off,” Seth shares on winning the national championship this past June.

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On Aug. 10, the two, along with other Lafourche 4-H members, were recognized by the Lafourche Parish Council and Parish President Archie Chaisson for their achievements at nationals. They said it was a great feeling that the parish officials appreciated their accomplishments so much that they formally recognized them.

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Today, the 2020 Thibodaux High School graduates are continuing their education at Fletcher Technical Community College. Seth is studying business and aiming to obtain an electrician license and an HVAC license, and Adam is pursuing welding. Even though they are college freshmen and also work what they describe as“big boy jobs” now, they still take the time to hone their skills, not only to make a name for themselves in the ASA circuit but to also one-up each other. “It’s always back and forth.

Whenever we’re shooting in the yard and stuff, we’ll make up stupid little shots, like, ‘you hit this, and I’ll try and hit this.’

Whenever we’re shooting together, it’s always something,” Seth smiles.

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Yet, the “bayou boys” always root for each other, no matter who comes out on top.

In addition to traveling across the country to compete, it’s the camaraderie among the archers that they love the most about the sport. “For the 2019 archery competitions, I traveled to 15 or 17 different states to shoot. I’d be crossing over like four or five states to go to shoot in this one area,” Adam says.

“And then when you get up there, you meet up with old friends, you meet new friends. It’s all just like a big family.” POV

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EARLY DETECTION IS KEY FOR BETTER OUTCOME WITH PROSTATE CANCER When it seemed the country was rounding the corner on COVID-19, another roadblock popped up. The three “Ws” are now back in place—wear a mask, wash hands and watch your distance.

But one “W” not to follow is waiting on routine screenings.

With September recognized as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, men are reminded that, despite coronavirus, you can’t afford to overlook your health. Louisiana men, in particular, need to set aside time for annual screenings. National Cancer Institute data shows males in the Bayou State at a higher risk of death from prostate cancer compared to the national average.

However, the good news is that prostate cancer typically grows slowly and can be successfully treated if detected early. Whether or not you like seeing a doctor, men 50 and over should take charge of your health. To get information about screening contact Thibodaux Regional Cancer Center at 985.493.4008.

Who’s at risk?

Some 30,000 men die each year in the U.S. from prostate cancer. It is the second most common cancer—only behind skin—among men. Those most at risk include: • Older men • Men with underlying health conditions • African-American and men of Afro-Caribbean descent • Males suffering from obesity, particularly if obese before age 30

• Anyone with a family history of prostate cancer

• Painful or burning sensation during urination or ejaculation

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As with other conditions, prevention remains key to maintaining a healthy prostate. You can lower prostate-specific antigens (PSA) levels by making lifestyle changes, such as:

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Men over 50 or who have other significant risks should not delay annual screenings. Prostate cancer often shows no early symptoms. The American Cancer Society recommends the following guide to screening tests: • Age 40 for men at highest risk with more than one first-degree relative diagnosed at early age

• Exercise frequently

• Age 45 for men with high risk, including African-Americans and men with a father, brother or son diagnosed before age 65

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As men age, the prostate can become enlarged and cause frequent urination. An enlarged prostate doesn’t always indicate cancer. It could be a urinary tract infection. However, be aware of these symptoms: • Frequent urination, particularly at night • Difficulty starting or stopping urination • Weak or interrupted urination stream

Annual screenings typically consist of a blood test to measure PSA levels. A normal level is considered to be under 4, while a PSA above 10 suggests higher risk of several conditions including cancer.

If levels are elevated, your doctor may recommend a digital rectal exam to feel for bumps or hard spots on the prostate.

Remember: Early Detection Is Key for Better Outcomes.

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HUM It’s funny how our minds associate things. Whenever a first cool front passes, whenever there’s a hazy morning, whenever outdoor allergens change, whenever rays of sun fall at an angle less than ninety degrees directly overhead, whenever there’s the tropical scent of storms or hurricanes in the air, I inevitably associate all these things with the grand, inevitable return to school. It doesn’t take a mass of yellow busses slowing highway traffic each late summer to remind me: When any of these environmental changes happen, my mind immediately triggers memories of elementary and middle school days.

Which brings me this September to Ms. Griffin’s second-grade class at Golden Meadow Lower, way back when it’s now too long ago to say how long, where we kids were first exposed to the Weekly Reader magazine and, more importantly, Scholastic Books. It was there in those few color newsprint pages each month where my love for books was born. Actually, it’s less love and more of what Japanese call “tsundoku”—the pleasure of owning more books than you can read. But back then it wasn’t like carrying a basket along the aisles of Barnes & Nobles or Second & Charles to pull a bunch of titles off shelves to buy. It was those days when books were “earned”—when I’d save my pennies and nickels for a whole month, forsaking temptations for snacks from vending machines at recess time, to finance a new paperback or two from Scholastic.

My first book was a book of jokes. I was a notoriously bad story teller—I could never remember the words to jokes or stories or songs. However, desperately wanting to be entertaining and gain acceptance, I thought joke-telling might be an avenue and believed this book would help. While the results of that early-age joke therapy remain lost to childhood history, there’s one particular joke that, for good reason, I well remember. More than simply remembering it, it’s tattooed somewhere inside my skull where it can’t be removed. It goes something like this: Question: Why do hummingbirds hum? Answer: Because they can’t remember the words.

Ha! It wasn’t so much funny as it was sadly validating and, after all these years, too ironic to forget. I was no longer alone on Earth in not being able to remember words. Now, there was a commiserating being in nature—small, innocent, and unlike human kids, non-rejecting, at least for a few fleeting (and flitting) moments. Maybe that’s why I remember that one joke so well.

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Which brings me now out of second grade and into a science career where I am reminded of that past by some recent discoveries that validate not only me and hummingbirds but all other things that have difficulty in repeating jokes or songs or stories. As it turns out, Earth also hums.

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ocean floor away from the human cacophony atop the continents, researchers have reduced geologic noise to its most basic sound. At a frequency of about 3-4 millihertz, you can’t actually hear it—unless you’re John Travolta in the 1996 feature film Phenomenon who could predict earthquakes—but seismographs can, and their ultrasensitive needles swinging back and forth every few seconds show a constant, low frequency hum from all across the planet.

Which begs the question: What words can’t Earth remember? Is it trying to remember a song? By Earth, Wind, and Fire, perchance?

Or by Manfred Mann’s Earth Band, whose only hit was the Springsteen-penned “Blinded by the Light”? Or maybe it’s Rare Earth’s “I Just Want to Celebrate”?

Or maybe it’s desperately trying to remember the punchline to a joke, like “Do you know what happened to the planet where the anthropoids drilled, fracked, quarried, burned, deforested, dropped atomic bombs, created islands of floating plastic, and caused the extinction of Dodo birds?” Maybe it hums because the punchline is not so much funny as it is sadly validating and, after 4.5 billion years, too ironic to forget.

Maybe it’s telling us to think above and beyond Rare Earth’s declaration to “just want to celebrate another day of life” because there’s far more future to be had.

Or maybe it’s telling us to learn words to stories of recycling, renewable energy, nuclear freedom, reducing carbon footprints, and conserving species. What a cool front that would be! In the meantime, feel free to join me in humming Carole King’s hit, “I Feel the Earth Move (Under My Feet),” until we all learn the words. POV

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Oct. 21-24 Houma The Rougarou Fest is a free, familyfriendly festival with a spooky flair that celebrates the rich folklore that exists along the bayous of Southeast Louisiana.

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