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Contents

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Columns: 8

Editor’s Note We Are Born to Wander

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The Vuefinder

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A Vuetiful Life

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Intervue

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On the Cover: 44

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Editor’s Note Publisher

We Are Born to Wander

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Brian Rushing

Editorial

Melissa Duet EDITOR Jonah Giroir FEATURE WRITER Karl Gommel STAFF WRITER

Creative

DON’T BE AFRAID TO GIVE UP THE GOOD TO GO FOR THE GREAT.

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t seems only fitting that I sit here writing this four years, to the month, after my name first appeared within the pages of PoV as the editorial assistant.

Since that time so much has changed, including me, and though breaking up is never easy, it’s something that inevitably must be done.

When I joined the Rushing Media team in 2013, the editorial staff consisted of just three people in one room, tossing around ideas for our next big stories. Since then, we’ve welcomed two publications to our family, as well as a host of wonderful people who I’ve had the pleasure of calling my co-workers.

The look and feel of our publications has evolved, we’ve expanded to the digital landscape and before I knew it, I was at the helm, making my own little niche within the life of two publications that have cemented their rightful place within the Lafourche and Terrebonne communities.

Going into this profession, you’re told early on that journalism isn’t easy but if you work hard enough, it can be oh so fulfilling. I bought into the dream and was presented with an adventure that has since rewarded me ten times over.

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in the business. However, it’s the reward that wasn’t so immediately obvious that I cherish most.

Perseverance– It’s a trait my parents instilled in me and my siblings early on and one that has carried me through to today. That’s not to say I always handled obstacles well, but little by little, with ever challenge I faced in this job, I felt my confidence and determination grow.

I remember during my first year at Rushing Media I was posed the question: “Why did you want this job?

You are so shy.” The answer? For that exact reason.

Sure, life is easier when things are comfortable, but that doesn’t mean it’ll always be fulfilling.

That leads me to this final column as the editor of PoV and Gumbo Entertainment Guide. The time has come for me to pass the torch and pursue a new career path. Though change is scary, it’s a necessary part of the growing process and one I’m eagerly looking forward to. I know the rewards that lie ahead on this new adventure will one day hold a special place in my heart, right alongside the rewards I’ve gained as being part of this special publication. POV

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Photography Channing Candies, Dristy Foret, Erica Seely, Sam Spahr, Brian Waitz

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The Vuefinder

The Highway That’s the Best

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to peruse month after month, the PoV editorial staff often finds themselves scrolling through the likes of Facebook, Pinterest and Buzzfeed. Somewhere along the way, the mid-browsing conversations usually veer off to hobbies, favorite places, or last night’s dinner.

With summer vacations on the radar and most of us sharing at least some enjoyment and childhood memories revolving around The Most Magical Place on Earth, the topic of conversation also often turns to the latest ride opening or the secret spots to find Dole Whips. Ride openings turn to Top 10 lists turn to ridethrough YouTube videos of everything from Shanghai Disney’s Tron Coaster to the opening of Pandora at Disney World.

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One day, we found ourselves on JustinScarred’s playlist.

A California native who grew up within spitting distance of Disneyland, the edgy-yet-lovable YouTuber chronicles his frequent trips to Disney parks near and far as part of his Randomland Adventures. Those adventures have also taken him to Route 66, the stretch of highway that once carried his grandparents and so many others to the West Coast.

In May, Justin set off on a 2,000 mile journey to cover every inch of the route, stopping at iconic spots along the way to give us viewers a glimpse of all the history preserved along a thoroughfare often forgotten thanks to the modern interstate system. We began at Santa Monica Pier, the official start…or end

depending on which way you’re going.

We met the Chicken Man just down the road then it was off to Oatman, Arizona, a spot that still has roving burros greeting guests who stop in.

Then we headed East to tour a rattlesnake museum, bask in the glow of the neon of Texas’ Conoco Tower, and meet the inspiration for Tow Mater from “Cars”, Tow Tater, somewhere in Kansas.

Along the way, viewers have been treated to Justin’s quirky voices and endearing humor. His passion for this historic road is evident and thus the inspiration for this month’s Smarty Pants.

Whether behind the wheel of your own car or setting out virtually, summer is the perfect time to get out and explore the world. Tackling a 2,000 mile excursion might be a bit out of reach, but even a quick drive to the next town over can inspire a little wanderlust in us all. POV

MELISSA DUET is the editor of Point of Vue Magazine.

After writing this column, she has done her duty, can go home and schleep well.

Vuetiful Life

A Beast With Two Left Feet

Gie was always a toss-up between

rowing up, my favorite Disney mov-

“Aladdin” and “The Lion King.” Simba’s ascension to king and Aladdin’s transition from street rat to battling with Jafar were just so fascinating to my childhood mind that I pushed aside what has become my favorite Disney movie in my adulthood, “Beauty and the Beast.”

However, even in my adulthood, I never thought I would be portraying one of the titular characters from the 1991 classic animated film, much less in a dance recital. But such is the life when you’re engaged to someone whose godmother owns a dancing studio.

Looking back, I really should have seen it coming from a mile away. Last year, my fiancée and I were asked to have small roles in the recital, and I, un-

aware of what I had done, agreed to join in. The girls involved forgot to tell me of their motto “yorf ” (you only recital forever), so I was under the impression that this would simply be a one-anddone scenario for me. To my surprise, I happened to enjoy myself as I attempted to waltz for the first time in my life, so I found myself open to the idea of participating once again.

And that’s when I learned that this year’s theme would be Beauty and the Beat, inspired by the live-action release and a retelling of the recital where my fiancée’s nanny was married 25 years ago. At that point, I couldn’t say no to any requests for me being in the recital.

I was reluctant at first, but at the first practice, I immediately felt at home with the idea of having a much bigger role

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than I thought I was ready for.

In my time on stage, I danced with people that had devoted their entire lives to dancing, so I obviously knew I was nowhere near the same level as them. But they were patient with me, so I really appreciated that. I took my two left feet and limited knowledge of waltzing and managed to do pretty well unless you count the time that I nearly broke the set and Belle at the same time when I accidentally pulled a curtain down at rehearsal.

Overall, I must say this was one of the best experiences of my life. Did I enjoy being covered in fur, having gloves that smelled strongly of Sharpie, and a mask that left my face smelling like rubber?

Not so much…okay, I lied. I actually did enjoy that. But I must say that I loved having the opportunity to perform and share the stage with some amazing people even more. POV JONAH GIROIR is a feature writer for Point of Vue Magazine. He has since embraced the idea of Yorf and is already curious as to what he will be doing in next year’s recital.

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What is your favorite summer vacation memory?

“My favorite summer vacation memory is exploring New York City with my mom for my 18th birthday. We saw four Broadway shows, walked across the Brooklyn Bridge, and found all of the places in the Upper West Side from our favorite movie, “You’ve Got Mail”. I hope to go back some day and make more memories in the city!”

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“My favorite summer vacation memory would have to be from Seaside, Florida in the Summer of 2015. My (now) fi ancé, Sean and I went paddle boarding for the very fi rst time. We had so much fun! We were able to enjoy the open waters and nature around us. It’s a memory I will defi nitely treasure for years to come!”

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“We grew up without a lot of money, so vacations were few … but every summer, being the youngest of six kids, I spent countless days fi shing in the boat with my Mom and Dad. I wouldn’t trade those memories for anything and since they’re now both gone, these are memories that I will forever cherish.”

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“My greatest summer memories are of my time spent as a child at our family camp in Cocodrie. There was something special about spending those summers with my family and friends as a carefree child that has always stuck with me. The hot days, cool nights and family stick ball games will remain with me forever.”

Sherman

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“My best summer vacation memory is going to Disney with my wife and watching the Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular light show for the fi rst time!”

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The Observer

The Best Thing We Have to Give Tmorning. “We have a six-day-old

he call came in early on a Tuesday

newborn. Would you be able to take him for a little while until we can find out whether he has family to place him with?”

I was at work and after a quick, whispered conference with my husband, it was a yes. And that’s how foster care works. An ordinary day becomes extraordinary, and a small life is placed in your care. For how long? Well, no one knows. This one, Baby D, as we will refer to him here, came with some diapers, wipes, formula and a couple of outfits.

But little else.

At his two-week wellness check, the nurse asked about family history. “Well ma’am, I’m his foster mom, so I don’t have any of the answers you want to hear.”

I could only tell her of the days he had spent with us. How often he eats.

His sleep patterns. And poop. Because that’s what they ask about when a new life is only days old. She asked if he was still experiencing side effects from drug exposure. “I don’t think so,” I answered.

Did she notice the wetness in my eyes that threatened to fall down my face? I may have been over-tired from newborn nights, but the question saddened me when I heard the words spoken aloud.

Drug exposed while in uterus. Clinical terms for the saddest way to start a life.

Baby D is still with us, weeks after we received the call. They’re still checking into potential family members. He could be gone tomorrow. Or still with us in two months.

“Doesn’t it break your heart when you think about letting him go?”

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It’s been the question most often asked to us over the past few weeks, as people who know our family stop with puzzled stares at the newborn cradled in my arms. (Or in the arms of the five children I call my own, who love holding Baby D almost more than any other summer activity).

My heart is attached to this little one more than he’ll ever know. I’ve whispered quiet prayers in the wee hours of the night, praying that wherever he goes that “goodness and mercy would follow him all the days of his life.”

The world of foster care isn’t new to us. After having four biological children, my great-nephew was placed in foster care, and welcomed into our home. He’ll be adopted soon, a permanent member of our family, and it opened our eyes to an aching world of foster care where so many children are in need of so much love. It’s not an easy world. It’s one where no story has a predictable ending, and children have stories that no small soul should have to bear.

But with hundreds of thousands of children in the foster care system in our country, it’s an urgent need that must be answered by those willing and available.

Almost half a million children in our country in need of some love, having entered into care because of neglect, abuse, incarceration of a parent, or some other tragedy that was no fault of their own.

We’re considered an emergency/ respite home in the foster care system.

When they can’t quite figure out where to place a child, they call our family or other families who have signed up for

short-term care. Baby D is our third this year.

A friend and fellow foster mom asked me a question that I think all foster parents with biological children ask, “Are we doing the right thing or are we ruining our children?”

“No, it’s the right thing to do,” I assured her. “When they see the suffering of those around them, we are teaching them to see the world as a place with so much opportunity to help others. ”But in the dark hours of a 2 a.m. rocking and bottle feeding, when I hold Baby D and think about the day he leaves, I ask myself if it’s the right thing.

There are kids in my house who will cry heartfelt tears when the car seat is removed from our car, and the social worker takes him to his new placement.

“It’s better to love them whole heartedly for a little while than to not love at all,” I told my 9-year-old daughter.

It’s true. But the little while can sometimes be hard. Their stories of neglect and abandonment can be harder to hear than most things I’ve heard. But not helping would be the hardest. We can’t take them all, but we can take one every now and again. And our love for a little while is the best thing we have to give. POV

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Several people near and dear to Ashley’s heart have battled this dreaded disease and Ashley is taking a stance against it with the Chemo Comfort Project, which she kicked off locally at the beginning of the year.

As a Stella & Dot stylist originally from Mamou, Louisiana, Ashley was involved with a small cancer research center in her hometown, which is where she first began the Chemo Comfort

Project. In January, she began to ponder the thought of starting the project within the Houma community and six months later, she is taking action and chasing that dream.

The Chemo Comfort Project began with Stella & Dot stylists and has floated its way around the nation. The purpose of this project is to bring comfort to cancer patients by bringing them poufs, which are like makeup bags, and filling them with comfort items ranging from chapstick and gum to socks and prayer cards. The comfort items list originated from nurses at the cancer centers and

individuals who have gone through chemotherapy before. Ashley also received generous donations from local businesses and artists to add some flair to the poufs.

At the heart of this project are the family members the Fontenot family has lost, including Ashley’s grandmother and Ashley’s husband John’s mother and three aunts. Ashley’s cousin is also a leukemia survivor.

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Ashley adds that the benefit of donating these poufs is that “you know exactly where it’s going to and that it’s in the community.” Most people never get to see where their donations are going, but with these poufs, she knows who they are going to and that they will truly be helping people. Ashley believes that knowing you can help people who are in your community makes it really special.

She has seen the cancer patients find comfort in knowing that the people in their area are supporting their fight for life.

After posting a video about the project on the Cooper Life Fund Facebook page, the organization the family named for their son who was born with a congenital heart defect, there was an immediate reaction, and people from the community wanted to help and get involved. It only took three weeks to raise enough money to order nearly 100 poufs. Ashley’s ultimate goal is to donate 200 poufs. Her goal of 200 comes from knowing that Mary Bird Perkins TGMC Cancer Center takes in between 150-200 new cancer patients per month.

Every bit of the proceeds goes toward buying the poufs and comfort items.

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None of the money raised is kept for profit. She is 100 percent focused on helping these patients in our community. Ashley also knows she may not be able to help everybody, but says, “As long as I am able to help some of these patients, I’ll be happy and know I’m making a difference.”

With an overwhelming amount of community support, Ashley is faced with enough items to reconsider her delivery of these comfort gifts. Once everything is put together, she is considering putting future poufs into gift bags, because she says, “I think we will end up with a lot of items to put into the poufs, and everything might not fit into the poufs,” something she’s okay with because it does not limit the amount of items the patients can receive. As of now, Ashley is focusing on her goal of 200 poufs, with hopes to sustain the Chemo Comfort Project in our area throughout the year.

“I would like each new cancer patient to be presented with a care package,” Ashley explains. “Seeing how other people are affected and how they want to help, too, fills you with love and joy.” POV

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O for itself in downtown Houma. The quaint restaurant saw

ver the years, 531 Liberty has carved out a nice little niche

its beginnings as 531 Liberty in 2011 when owners Gina and Dennis Mahaffey pursued their dream of offering delicious, healthy choices at moderate prices in a relaxed setting. Their ideals have since carried over to Chef David Sonnier and Chef Casey Allen, the duo who purchased the local café about a year ago.

“We bought the restaurant from Dennis Mahaffey after his wife passed away. She started the 531 Café,” David recalls as he sits in the now quiet café after the Monday lunch rush.

“It’s been several restaurants over the last 10 or 15 years. We took it over and we took what they were doing good and kept that, and we’re slowly changing it here and there.”

And with David and Casey’s experience and training, the restaurant is in good hands for the foreseeable future.

Between Milano of downtown Houma, working for Chef John Besh at the renowned chef ’s Borgne and Restaurant August, and getting their education at Chef John Folse Culinary Institute at Nicholls State University, David and Casey have built a resume of culinary experience.

For David, his foray into the kitchen wasn’t the typical route. A former chemical engineer, the day-to-day proceedings of the original career choice took a toll, and before long, David felt the desire to pursue his real calling: cooking.

“I always loved to cook and always loved to feed people,” he explains. “I did it in college, and I used to have Christmas parties at my house where I roasted goose.”

As the two chefs continue to settle in to their new roles, they are putting their stamp on the café. With plans to eventually expand upstairs with a bar and balcony out front, adding alcohol to the mix of offerings, and testing new specials every week, David and Casey are aiming to bring the local restaurant scene back to life in Houma.

531 Liberty was founded with the idea of offering delicious and healthy meals at moderate prices in a relaxed setting, and those values still remain at the heart of what David and Casey strive to do with the café. However, they are also trying to differentiate from the other places around town in order to put their mark on the local scene.

“If you go to any lunch place in town, what are you eating on Monday? Red beans and rice with either a sausage or pork chop,” David says. “We don’t do that here. We change our specials every day. We can even get a little crazy sometimes.”

That zaniness can be found in the burger offerings that fall on Mondays that include a donut burger - a beef patty sandwiched between two glazed donuts – introduced earlier this year and plans to roll out a goober burger, a traditional burger with peanut butter.

The specials – a whopping 70 offerings and growing - are ever-changing as David and Casey bounce ideas off each other and figure out what works in the local community.

“I look around a lot, like on the internet, magazines, TV, whatever, and I try to find what’s trending,” Casey explains of the process. “I try do to something different, but not too crazy. Just throw stuff at the wall and see what sticks.”

The staples are also part of the menu, done right by treating each ingredient with respect.

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ground, cream and butter. We do pretty much come from a French style training at Chef John Folse and John Besh, so we’re not ashamed to put cream or butter in stuff.”

Working in New Orleans and being influenced by more obscure flavor combinations, David and Casey could get really creative and wild with the dishes they concoct. However, the small-town vibe in their new digs has led to a different approach.

“We ran into that at Milano. We made a rabbit liver pâté that was really out of this world, and nobody touched it,” David remembers, adding that they aim to adapt their ideas to the palates of local eaters. “We tend to do a lot of bacon.” “… bacon makes the world go ‘round,” Casey adds.

Along with the food offerings, the team has added wine and beer pairings as an option.

The events occur typically once a month, with a five-course meal based upon the brewery or wine region chosen for the night. The evening is set up as a meet and greet, soup or salad, appetizers, entrées, and desserts rolled in with a beverage that matches the flavors of the delectable dishes.

“For beer, we try to pair up with a local brewery,” David explains. “They come in to talk about the beer, and we take the beer and match it with a dinner. Just like you would with a wine pairing, you can do the same with beer.”

David and Casey are continuing to shape their restaurant into what they envision. The specials have added a twist in their mix, and they continue to make sure to have options for everyone. Someone can go light one day with a tomato basil sandwich and Mardi Gras coleslaw and switch it up the next day with a juicy burger.

At the heart of it all, David and Casey are striving to improve the food quality offered locally each and every day.

“We pretty much make everything in house.

We’re doing really well and we’re almost ready to take that next step,” David says. “We’re just two guys that love food and love to cook. We are really pushing to make our niche in town, and we’re building clients and doing well.”

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Reviving the local restaurant scene is a key reason behind the changes and improvements that lie within the walls of 531 Liberty. Though the outside is the same familiar muted yellow hue, what’s cookin’ inside is something completely innovative.

“Casey and I both grew up in Houma and we would like the local restaurant scene to come back. When I was growing up, half the chain restaurants weren’t here and there were twice as many locally owned restaurants. Now you can probably count locally owned restaurants on one hand,” David says. “We’re really trying to get people to eat closer to home again.

That’s why we’re trying to make it all ourselves and keep the prices fairly reasonable. We’re not fine dining and we’ll never be fine dining.”

The casual yet elevated approach the guys bring to the table translates to genuine appreciation, both in the food and the business. That means keeping products as local as possible, continuing to search for farmers in the area the restaurant can buy produce and proteins from, never opening on Sunday to give the staff time with family, and ensuring customers leave satisfied with bellies full.

“We have probably the best restaurant staff in the world. They all care about the customers. I have a server here that if you come in here three times, she’s going to know your name and what you’re drinking and is going to have it on the table for you. She sees them walking in and starts lining up their drinks,” David says. “We get a lot of the same people here, and we’re looking for more.” POV

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hen Dennis and Kim Elfert were looking for a home, they

with mature trees. The couple was fortunate to find a home in just the right location that could be remodeled over time. The comfortable ranch style home with great curb appeal was just the right size with a low maintenance yard. Built in the early ‘70s, the home had designated living spaces rather than an open floor plan, which the homeowners embraced, giving it a cozy, cottage feel.

Over time, the couple has completed an extensive remodel including a complete renovation of the kitchen, master bath and family room. The majority of the flooring and lighting were updated throughout as well as the addition of new exterior doors and a two-story climate controlled shed and garage.

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One of the couple’s favorite spaces is the living room which looks onto the front yard. The view from the windows features large moss-covered cypress trees where wildlife can be enjoyed. Friends and family are naturally drawn to the lamp-lit room with conversational seating and the homeowners admit it’s the perfect spot to read or to watch the rain.

The kitchen is the most recently renovated space where updated cabinetry, reclaimed cypress doors, a bead board ceiling and a wood beam are the perfect balance to the creamy white cabinetry and backsplash. By adding an island, the kitchen became more functional, adding ample entertaining and food preparation space.

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Under the Scope

More Cool Latitudes Jsummer—time for a vacation to more uly, as you may have noticed, is

cool latitudes. But, like the surprise in Cracker Jack, every time I book a hotel room I wonder what I’m gonna get. Some hotels are so aware of this metaphorical conundrum that they actually offer bags of popcorn on checkin! And each time I walk into a hotel lobby, I’m reminded by that line from Ocean’s 12, when Brad Pitt’s character, Rusty, explains why he spends so much time micromanaging his newly acquired hotel: “I want the hotel to run like a hotel should.”

You know what? So do we! So here, corporate hotel executives, are some ideas toward making hotels more cool for us this summer.

Noiseless Rooms The biggest problem with American hotels is unwanted noise. It starts right when you walk into your room when that massive door slams behind you, triggering a down-hall chain reaction that dislodges all the “Do Not Disturb” signs. Then, there’s those little air conditioner compressors in the floor units that kick-on like jack hammers hitting diamond. And then there’s toilet suction so powerful that planets and stars disappear at each use. Now, none of these noises may be problems for tired fracking inspectors visiting Oklahoma City, but for the typical tired traveler, they are heartstartling problems. Let’s get all your hotels designers together and invent “soft-close” doors, and “soft-start” AC compressors, and fewer space-time singularities in bathrooms.

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Real Walls and Upstairs Floors

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In addition to unwanted noises generated by your room, there are unwanted noises generated by people in neighboring rooms, which are by far much more unwanted. Let’s get some real walls and floors, made from some thick, sound-proof material like cement or lead or both, for those of us who don’t want to hear what our neighbors are saying, watching, or doing.

A good combination of complimentary services. After a long day traveling or touring, it might be nice to relax with a little whiskey or wine with other guests downstairs in the lobby. But upstairs?

No one—I mean no one—needs to practice their band instruments, soccer moves, cheerleading skills, Frisbee tosses, debate skills, or times in the 40yard dash down a hotel hall, especially normal sleeping time.

Glasses Larger Than Cocktail Size Hard to enjoy a cold drink on a hot summer day when you can only fit two ice cubes and one ounce of fluid in the glass. And forget about stirring with those tiny coffee stirrers: You’ll lose half the volume to the countertop. And speaking of ice, why must we travel all the way down the hall to find a noisy ice machine that, with no forewarning, may not be working? Let’s add individual room ice makers to rooms. Of course, these should be “soft-spill” design.

Self-Cleaning Carpet with embedded particles of extendedrelease Febreeze Air Refresher and baking soda. And design the carpet to be unpatterned and of a light color so that you can proudly show us how clean it is.

Real Pillows not the whoopee cushion kind that deflates when your head hits. And for feather pillows, make sure to use feathers from something larger than Cornish hens or the Lesser Rhode Island Miniature Pygmy Hummingbird.

Name Brand Coffee Having little foil packets of unknown brands of coffee from exotic countries around the world might be a good geography lesson for kids. But kids won’t read those wrappers, and kids usually won't brew or drink coffee—or, as some governments now call it, “covfefe.”

Better In-Room Magazines Like Point of Vue. In Ocean’s 12, when Rusty explains to the group why he’s spent all of the money he helped steal in Ocean’s 11, he says, “Hotels, man!” We all realize that the more we ask hotels to be more cool the more rates will increase. However, you corporate executive types, perhaps if you followed these suggestions then you could subsequently save money printing comment cards. If you don’t follow these suggestions, then you already know the comments. POV

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h no,” Billie Brown lamented as she looked over the wood floor.

While most of the floor had a beautiful, dark brown hue, Billie saw one spot-the wood stain she was applying to the floor didn’t take on one tiny sliver of wood tack. Billie’s eyes kept coming back to that lone light-tan spot, and she apologized as her son Gary Brown came upstairs to check out the situation.

“Oh, it’s all right, Mom. I have some more stain. We can do it again and see if it works,” Gary says in a comforting tone.

Billie and Gary Brown Sr. have been helping their son move furniture to a storage facility in Morgan City. Gary says he loves having his parents around, but sometimes he hates asking them for help when he’s doing manual labor.

However, he figured the transportation job was a day of relatively light labor he could get them involved in.

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“They always want to help. Sometimes they make me feel bad for not asking for them to help. I said, ‘You know, what, y’all can probably come help out today,’” Gary says.

The bar chairs headed to Morgan City, and a collection of tables and patio furniture came upstairs to replace them.

The floor staining, the new furniture and the renovations are part of Gary’s remaking of the upstairs balcony bar he owns in downtown Houma above Mahony’s on Belanger Street. Gone is Smoky Row, the late-night bar where packed crowds danced to bumping Top 40 songs played by DJs. In to replace it is The Upper Room, an upscale piano bar where patrons can sit down and listen to a thrilling but more relaxing set of tunes. Gary says total makeover is part of a change in business to offer a unique experience in Houma.

“We’ve been high energy for a long

time. We need to slow it down and see what else, because I don’t think there’s anywhere else in town that’s going to offer craft cocktails, servers and a talent like that upstairs,” Gary explains.

Gary says The Upper Room, which had a soft opening on June 16 before its grand opening on June 22, will have a piano player each night it is open, currently Thursdays through Saturdays each week. Along with that, the upstairs area will have about seven tables available inside, with four more joining patio furniture on the balcony outside. Gary additionally brought in an award-winning mixologist to draw up an entirely new craft cocktail menu for the venue to replace the standard well-liquor and mixers that were sold at Smoky Row. However, the main attraction is the music, according to Gary. The grand opening featured dueling pianos

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manned by Tim Buie and Todd Adams. Tim, who played at Spirits on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, is a worldrecord holding pianist known for his lively personality and showmanship on the keys. He twice broke the Guiness World Record for longest time playing a piano non-stop, going over 63 hours in 2006. Tim, who hosts an annual piano entertainers’ convention in New Orleans, will be in charge of booking the talent at The Upper Room. According to Gary, the bar is already booked through September with players.

Gary has been owning the property in downtown Houma for a decade now. He bought the building for the upstairs balcony space, and then he turned the vacant downstairs into Mahony’s. He says Todd Adams, who used to play piano at a different venue for many years in Houma, was part of the inspiration for the new look upstairs. Gary recalls how Todd would draw patrons downtown, and when he finished, they would head to Smoky Row to listen to whatever band was playing at his business. Once Todd stopped coming around to play, however, that crowd stopped coming downtown altogether.

“We ended up with different bands, then ended up with DJs, then tried to go back to bands and DJs and it just wasn’t working,” Gary remembers.

Gary hopes The Upper Room’s new attractions and ambience will attract more of that missing older crowd to downtown Houma. He says the bar will aim for a relaxed but enjoyable night out for patrons, to the point where those dead set on coming can reserve a table ahead of time on the bar’s website at a price of $25. When asked if he was concerned about opening up a more upscale joint while the local economy is hurting with the oil and gas downturn, Gary says he thinks most of the target crowd will not be hurting for funds. Even if folks have less money to go around, he says The Upper Room is still trying to offer a nice yet affordable time.

Once the older crowd sees the distinct experience they can get upstairs, he hopes they will be happy to come by for a night of classic songs and classic drinks.

“They don’t want to stand up shoulder to shoulder at the bar anymore,” Gary says of his target demographic. “They want to sit down, be comfortable, drink some wine, stuff like that. We want to make it a little less crowded, little nicer, a little more comfortable.” POV

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We Support a Healthier Future Chrisy Myhand, RN, BSN, Director of Wellness Services

Fitness Tips for the Summer

Soutdoors, beach trips, barbecues, ummertime is here. Relaxing

picnics and more can make it harder to stick to your workout routine. Here are a few tips to stay in shape and reach your fitness goals this summer.

Protect yourself from the sun When exercising outdoors, make sure that you use sunscreen, wear lightweight

fabrics and adjust your workout schedule. During days when the heat index is too high, consider working out indoors in an air-conditioned facility.

Starting earlier in the morning when the weather is cooler will also help to keep your body temperature down when working out outdoors.

Stay hydrated Hydration during outdoor or indoor workouts is extremely important during summer workouts. Being well hydrated helps you to have an effective workout, especially during the summer. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends drinking 3-8 fluid ounces of water every 15-20 minutes during exercise. After exercise, ACSM

recommends you drink 20-24 fluid ounces of water or sports beverage for every one pound lost.

Don’t forget to warm up Although our bodies are warmer in the summer months due to the heat, it is still important to warm up before workouts. A proper warm up prior to exercise will reduce your risk for injury.

Try something new Join a new exercise class or try a new workout technique. The summer months means you can incorporate outdoor activities such as biking, running, yoga, hiking, outdoor sports and more into your routine to burn calories and stay in shape.

For more information, contact The Fitness Center of Thibodaux Regional at 985.493.4950.

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Bend and Stretch, Reach for the Sky

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any Baby Boomers will remember the popular children’s television series “Romper Room” that began in 1953. Since January 2011, and for the next nineteen years, 10,000 baby boomers have reached the age of 65 every single day.

“Romper Room” was a morning television show that continued until 1994 and targeted preschoolers. The author Robert Fulhgum wrote in 1986 a book called “All I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten.” It is a good read and talks about living our lives simply and kindly.

Every episode of “Romper Room” began with the preschoolers reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and during the next 60 minutes the teacher and her group of children would play games, exercise, sing songs and learn moral lessons like being polite to others. One of the lessons taught by song was on the importance of stretching.

“Bend and stretch, reach for the sky.

Stand on tippy toes, oh, oh, so high!”

Stretching is an important lesson for preschoolers to baby boomers and to all ages. The most obvious benefit of stretching is to improve joint flexibil-

ity and range of motion. There are 360 joints in the human body. There are 86 skull joints, six throat joints, 66 thorax joints and 76 in your spine and pelvis.

Also, there are 32 joints in each upper limb and 31 in each lower limb. Two bones in our body meet to form a joint.

Joints make our body flexible and provide movements.

Muscles are also necessary for movement. They are the masses of tough, elastic tissue that pull our bones when we move. Together our bones, muscles and joints, along with tendons, ligaments and cartilage, make up our musculoskeletal system and enable us to do everyday physical activity.

A lack of flexibility can cause our movements to become slower and susceptible to painful muscle strains or other soft tissue injuries. Stretching can keep the body’s joints, tendons and ligaments lubricated by increasing circulation while improving posture and balance. Tense and tight muscles require daily stretching. One example is someone who sits in a chair for most of the day. This results in tight hamstrings, the large muscle in the back of the thigh

which can affect the flexibility of the hips, lower back and knees. Research has shown that those who sit should stretch at least once each hour.

Stretching should always be gentle and there are specific stretching movements for different parts of the body.

Stretching should be part of your everyday routine for better flexibility and posture - it only takes minutes to accomplish. For specific instructions, visit with a chiropractor or physical therapist who specializes in joint motion and posture. Athletic and personal trainers are trained to give advice on stretching as are massage therapists.

Yoga and Tai Chi instructors are also very good at teaching proper stretching techniques and many predict that their business will continue to grow as more of us appreciate how vital stretching is to better health and wellness. POV

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Your Daily Apple South Louisiana Medical Associates

Andrea Leonards, DPM A Clinic. She blends analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to help

ndrea Leonards, DPM, is a podiatrist with the SLMA Comprehensive Health

people in their time of need.

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO GO INTO THE MEDICAL FIELD? “To help people” is always the easy, default answer – but to me it is more than that. I feel the medical field chose me a few times before I chose it.

My mom was a fantastic nurse, so I was always around medicine. She was the neighborhood nurse, often administering allergy shots, checking blood pressure or bandaging up all who needed it. I was always interested in her work. I obtained an engineering degree at LSU and could not see myself working behind a desk or at a chemical plant. I needed to interact with people every day. Podiatry was a great merge of both my analytical and social personality traits. I think this is what truly drew me to medicine - being able to think analytically, problem solve and use those gifts to help people in their time of need.

WHAT INTERESTS YOU MOST ABOUT WORKING AT THE SLMA COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CLINIC? Coming from a small, private practice I often have to focus on the business aspect as well as the medical practice, which often includes hours of administrative work. By joining SLMA, I have the ability to shift my full focus on quality patient care, creating a better balance. I also have immediate access to many other specialties and care team members to deliver the best, most comprehensive care to my patients.

WHAT ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WITHIN THE CLINIC? Podiatry focuses on treating any ailments of the foot and ankle. We deliver care through the pediatric to geriatric years. The diversity of podiatry is what appeals to me most – ingrown

toenails, flat feet, sprains and fractures, heel pain, bunions and hammertoes, diabetic foot exams, wound evaluations and care are all examples of what would be treated in a typical day at the clinic.

WHAT DO YOUR CLIENTS SAY ABOUT YOU? My patients say that I’m kind, compassionate, knowledgeable and that I treat my patients with respect when developing treatment plans.

WHAT ARE YOU MOST PASSIONATE ABOUT PROFESSIONALLY? I am passionate about the growing role of podiatrists in the healthcare realm, especially in the prevention and early treatment of diabetic foot wounds and infections, which often lead to some type of lower extremity amputation.

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practices at South Louisiana Medical Associates in Houma.

Call her at 985.262.1639 or visit SLMA.CC.

South Louisiana Medical Associates is pleased to have physicians such as Dr. Leonards who are committed to good patient care. If you are interested in scheduling a consultation with Dr. Leonards or another member of our team, please call 985.262.1639.

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The Surprising Health Benefits of Stone Fruit Stone Fruit Tips • Add peach slices and feta cheese to a mixed green salad and serve it with a light Dijon dressing at your next BBQ. • Use ripe stone fruits to make a homemade sorbet. Simply freeze and puree!

• Nectarines and plums are amazing grilled. Brush one half with canola oil and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side.

Drizzle with a little honey, almond slivers, and top with frozen yogurt.

• Add peaches to your favorite salsa.

A favorite is peaches, jalapenos, scallions, cilantro, and a little lime juice.

Wof the list. Stone fruits, like peaches, nectarines, mangos and cherries, are just arm weather brings summery treasures and seasonal stone fruit is at the top

a handful of the sweet treats that contain a stone or pit, giving them their culinary term. These small bundles make for great nutritious snacks as well as a healthy addition to meals needing a sweet kick.

Stone fruits are packed with flavor and vital nutrition. They contain bioactive compounds that may help fight off diseases like diabetes and heart disease. They are also a strong source of Vitamins C and A, potassium, and dietary fiber. These nutrients help ward off colds and infections, protect eye sight, improve blood pressure, manage weight, and help with digestion. That’s a lot of goodness packed into a tasty fruit.

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For Your Health Ochsner St. Anne Hospital

Ochsner St. Anne Welcomes Babies to the Bayou Community

A expectant mothers are treated t Ochsner St. Anne Hospital,

to high-quality, comprehensive, and personalized obstetrical care, all while remaining close to home. Families have access to advanced medical services, including prenatal 4-D ultrasounds, monitoring through the Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists at Ochsner Baptist Women’s Pavilion, and state of the art surgical suites. This fall, Ochsner St. Anne will receive the final credentials necessary to be deemed an official “Baby-Friendly” hospital. Hospitals with this designation have proven to be staunch advocates for all practices that best support newborns, such as rooming-in, skin-to-skin therapy, and breastfeeding education and support. The guidelines to obtain this certification have been developed by

a team of global experts. Ochsner St. Anne will become the sixth Louisiana hospital to achieve this honored distinction.

As expectant mothers and family members prepare to welcome the newest member of their family, they are invited to participate in a variety of free classes and support groups to help prepare for the newest family member’s arrival. Classes are offered for parents, grandparents, and siblings, with focus on topics such as childbirth/Lamaze, CPR, infant safety, and breastfeeding.

New mothers are also encouraged to participate in Ochsner St. Anne’s wildly popular support groups where they can discuss topics specific to the health and well-being of their infant.

Finally, Ochsner St. Anne is the first hospital in Louisiana to participate

in the Baby Box Safe Sleep program.

Inspired by the maternity packages the Finnish government sends to all expectant mothers, Baby Boxes are new starter kits that double as a safe infant sleep spaces. Each Baby Box includes a mattress and bedding so that it can be used as a bassinet. Our free Baby Boxes, which are tied to the international education platform Baby Box University, also include new parent essentials such as diapers, breast pads, and brain-boosting activity cards for infants. The education that accompanies these boxes is the real gift; Ochsner St. Anne is committed to not only supporting mothers throughout their pregnancy, but also doing everything possible to ensure the safety of the infant when discharged from the hospital.

There’s never been a better time to be Born on the Bayou. For more information about prenatal care and services offered, contact Ochsner St. Anne at 985.537.3211 or visit Ochsner.org/StAnne.

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here's no denying the benefits of a college education. But these advantages come at a price. And yet, year after year, thousands graduate from college. So, how do they do it?

It's important to start a college fund as soon as possible. According to the College Board, for the 2016/2017 school year, the average cost of one year at a four-year public college for in-state students is $24,610, while the average cost for one year at a four-year private college is $49,320. Don’t worry about saving 100% of the total, however. Save only a portion of the projected costs (a good rule is 50%) and then use this as a "down payment".

529 plans are one of the most popular tax-advantaged options, including college savings plans and prepaid tuition plans. Your contributions grow

tax deferred and withdrawals are tax free at the federal level if the money is used for qualified education expenses.

A Coverdell ESA is a tax-advantaged education savings vehicle that lets you contribute up to $2,000 per year for a beneficiary's K-12 or college expenses.

Your contributions grow tax deferred and earnings are tax free at the federal level if the money is used for qualified education expenses.

The interest earned on Series EE and Series I saving bonds is exempt from federal income tax if the bond proceeds are used for qualified college expenses.

These bonds earn a guaranteed, modest rate of return, and are easily purchased.

A custodial account allows a minor to hold investment assets in his or her own name with an adult as custodian.

All contributions to the account are

irrevocable gifts, and assets can be used to pay for college.

Contributions to a Roth IRA can be withdrawn at any time and are always tax free. Parents 59½ and older, a withdrawal of earnings is also tax free if the account has been open for at least five years. Parents younger than 59½, a withdrawal of earnings is spared if it is used to pay for a child's college expenses.

Many families rely on some form of financial aid. Need is determined by family income and other factors. To get an idea of how much aid your child might be eligible for, fill out the net price calculator on the college’s website.

However, the more you save now, the less you will need to fund later.

The information contained in this material is being provided for general education purposes and with the understanding that it is not intended to be used or interpreted as specific legal, tax or investment advice. Neither Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. nor any of its employees or representatives are authorized to give legal or tax advice.

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Rendezvous Want us to include your event in our calendar? Shoot an email to jonah@rushing-media.com and we’ll help spread the word.

Terrebonne Independence Celebration Saturday, July 1, 3-10 p.m.

Terrebonne Patriots, Inc. sponsors this annual Independence Day celebration to benefit the continuation of the event and the Wounded Veterans Fishing Rodeo. The event includes a performance by the Houma Community band, food and craft booths, kid’s activities, military equipment on display, a veterans’ program, a performance by Pepper Jelly and fireworks.

Where: Houma Terrebonne Civic Center, Houma

Houma-Terrebonne Community Band’s Patriotic Concert Sunday, July 2, 3 p.m.

Enjoy a variety of patriotic tunes at this annual concert to celebrate Independence Day. Admission is $5 for those 12 and older and free for those under 12.

Who Let the Dogs Out Saturday, July 15, 6-11 p.m.

This annual fundraiser hosted by Hail Mary Rescue allows the local group to continue rescuing animals. The night includes fun for the entire family, a silent auction, complimentary food and a cash bar. Live music is also provided by Tet Dur. Where: Warren J. Harang Municipal Auditorium, Thibodaux Contact: hailmaryrescue.com

Trivia Night

Saturday, July 22, 7 p.m.

Test your knowledge at this trivia night to support Terrebonne High School Alumni.

Cost is $150 per team. Teams must be six members. Concessions will be sold. This event is BYOB.

Where: Terrebonne Parish Rifle Range, Houma Contact: 985.791.4546, 985.852.0363,

Where: Houma Christian School, Houma

985.637.3353

Let Freedom Ring Festival

Summer Fun Kids Day

This 19th annual July 4th event is a family-friendly way to celebrate the holiday. The park opens at noon and guests are invited to bring their picnic baskets, lawn chairs and barbeque pits. Royal Flush provides live entertainment at 4 p.m. and at 7 p.m. There is also an opening ceremony at 5 p.m., a live auction at 5:30 p.m. and fireworks at 9 p.m.

Admission is free and open to the public.

Beat the heat at this annual indoor children’s festival. The day includes performances from local music, dance and theatre acts, a play zone where children can climb, bounce and jump in a giant indoor playground, a discovery den to explore interactive exhibits, and a marketplace with dozens of vendors. Admission is $5 for ages 2 and older and free for those who are younger.

Tuesday, July 4, 12 p.m.

Where: Peltier Park, Thibodaux

Saturday, July 29, 10 a.m.

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Smarty Pants No Googling!

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Near the Oklahoma City Capitol, a structure in the parking lot gives visitors an indication of the important resource collected from the area. What is the resource?

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“East of Eden” “The Pearl” “Travels with Charley” “The Grapes of Wrath”

Harley Russell, the iconic guitar-wielding, overalls-wearing owner of which Sandhills Curiousity Shop along Route 66 inspired which “Cars” character?

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The Mother Road earned its nickname from which classic John Steinbeck novel?

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Which jazz musician was the fi rst to record the classic “Route 66”, a 1946 ode to the one time major U.S. highway?

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Which fuel company established its fi rst gas station, which still stands today, in McLean, Texas in 1927?

Though much of the original Route 66 has been abandoned for interstates, what percentage of the original road is still used in Texas?

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Coal Natural Gas Gold Oil Well

Pops 66 Soda Ranch, a quirky attraction along Route 66 in Oklahoma, features how many varieties of soda?

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Lightning McQueen Sarge Fillmore Tow Mater

Which of these famous roadside attractions was constructed by a group of hippies in the 1970s as a way to bamboozle locals and has since become a place where visitors can leave their mark?

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Which legendary switch-hitter grew up along Route 66 in Commerce, Oklahoma?

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Which of these national parks do you pass while traveling Route 66?

A B C D

In McLean, Texas, you can explore a museum devoted to “Devil’s Rope”. What is this product?

A B C D

Spencer Tracy and Katherine Hepburn Clark Gable and Carole Lombard Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner

What candy, originally manufactured in the area and a nod to the Greek tradition of offering something sweet as a greeting, do female customers and children visiting Lou Mitchell’s Restaurant in Chicago receive?

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An old prospecting town once a hideaway for Hollywood’s biggest stars, Oatman, Arizona played host to which famous couple during their honeymoon in 1939?

Willie Mays Mickey Mantle Ted Williams Jackie Robinson

Hungry? What fast-food chain opened its fi rst restaurant along Route 66 in San Bernadino, California?

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White Castle KFC In-N-Out McDonald’s

What grooming product found immense success thanks to witty billboards advertising the product along Route 66 between the 1920s and 1960s?

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Taylor wwgave her furry friend, Lars, a lift as she combated torrential storms that inundated much of Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes in June.

Cajun Heritage Festival Hundreds gathered at the Larose Civic Center June 2-4 to honor the age-old tradition of duck carving. Over the weekend, attendees watched as skilled craftsmen created decoys, competed in a duck calling contest, and took part in a decoy auction and rae.

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Louisiana Swamp Stomp Festival Fundraiser On June 10, supporters of the free Cajun music festival gathered at Donner-Peltier Distillers to raise money to support the continuation of the event. The night included food, drinks, live music and tours of the distillery. The event raised more than $1,600, which will go directly toward the festival, set for Nov. 4 in Raceland.

Survivors Ice Cream Social In honor of National Cancer Survivors Day, local cancer survivors were invited to enjoy ice cream and fellowship as part of a social held June 2 at Terrebonne General Medical Center.

Relay for Life of Terrebonne Parish Wrap-Up & Awards

Michelle’s Creative Designs Grand Opening

On June 14, Relay for Life of Terrebonne Parish participants celebrated a successful 2017 season with a wrap up program and awards ceremony.

Owner Michelle Parfait opened the doors to her floral shop, Michelle’s Creative Designs, on June 16 with a ribbon cutting at the Gray location.

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Look Twice Win a $50

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Find the six differences in this photo from our feature on page 22. Drop off your answers along with your name and daytime contact number at the PoV offices, 6160 W. Park Ave., Houma. Stuck at the office? Fax it, 985.873.9009, or email it to us, jonah@rushing-media.com.

A winner will be picked by random drawing July 14.

The winner will receive a $50 Visa® gift card courtesy of Synergy Bank.

Congratulations to Jennie Matthews for winning last month’s contest.

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