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CONTENTS |

APRIL 2019 • VOLUME 13 • ISSUE 4

CONT HOME + LIVING

Page 16

FOOD + FUN

Page 34

MIND + BODY

Page 44

14 POV PICK

32 POV PICK

42 POV PICK

16 CHATEAU CHIC

34 OPEN FOR BUSINESS

44 LENDING A HELPING PAW

Ruffles

Life in the Country

Banking exhibit

Local business showcase

Blow out services

Service dog Bailey Mae helps residents cope.

22 THE OBSERVER

The Unfinished Sentence

50 WE SUPPORT A HEALTHIER FUTURE

24 COMFORT FOUND

Nancy Diedrich provides comfort through the beautiful words of her book.

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ENTS EXTRAS

ON THE COVER

WORD, YA HEARD

SURFEIT 1. An overabundant supply 2. An intemperate or immoderate indulgence in something (such as food or drink) 3. Disgust caused by excess

WORD ON THE STREET “We had all come to acknowledge that Kel had a surfeit for orange soda. ” “Growing up, my grandmother’s house always had a surfeit of great food. ”

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08 EDITOR’S NOTE

Bailey Mae brought smiles to our office during her visit for her cover shoot.

10 INTERVUE

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56 SCENE IN

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58 THE ART OF SMART

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59 LOOK TWICE

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MARY DOWNER DITCH • MANAGING EDITOR OF POV

BON ANNIVERSAIRE! It’s ok, you can say it… We look a little bit older this month, right? A little more mature? Well, maybe not.

But it is our birthday! Point of Vue published our first issue in April 2007. That makes us 12 years old!

I love looking back at old issues of our magazine.

You’ve got to know where you’ve been, to understand where you are, to be able to look to the future. (Thanks for that nugget of wisdom, Dad! And happy birthday to you, too!) We build upon our successes and learn from our mistakes. Over the course of our existence, we’ve done lots of learning, but even more growing! We are incredibly grateful for all the people along the way that have helped this magazine grow to be what it is today.

Now, on to this month’s fantastic issue! While it might seem like our two stories this month are unrelated, at a closer glance I think you will recognize a common thread – providing comfort to those in need.

Nancy Diedrich’s book, “Whenever a Child is Born,” explores the comforting idea that we are never alone.

The longtime writer and counselor shares the idea that our guardian angels are always there. It provides comfort to both newborn parents and children that even in the darkest nights, someone is there with them. Read more about Nancy on page 24.

Our office was all smiles and snuggles the day Bailey Mae stopped by for her interview. A certified therapy dog, Bailey Mae helps residents at The Broadway

Elder Living and Rehabilitation cope with their ailments and needs. A little snuggle, a comforting nudge on the hand, anything the residents need, Bailey is quick to provide. Read more about Bailey and her caretaker Courtney Carrere Sanford, on page 44.

This month’s issue also features Open for Business, a small business showcase. We invite you to discover all that small businesses in our area have to offer.

This magazine is so much more than just a job to me.

I can’t explain to you how much I love what I do here every day! Bonnie and I often joke that PoV is our firstborn child. In a lot of ways, it truly is! Our whole staff were like new parents in the early days, complete with long, sleepless nights, and lots of winging it, hoping we were doing things right! As the magazine has grown, so have you, our readers and supporters. Thank you for sticking with us and helping us to raise our child. It truly takes a village and we are grateful for the support, from our staff, our advertisers and our readers.

Bon Anniversaire, Point of Vue! Here’s to many, many more! POV Special note: There’s one more celebration in our house this month! My husband John and I are celebrating six years of marriage. John, thank you for all your support!

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HOME + LIVING

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CHATEAU CHIC | 16 Life in the Country

THE OBSERVER | 22 The Unfinished Sentence

COMFORT FOUND | 24

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Situated on 40 acres, the home is shaded by oaks that are more than 100 years old. A guesthouse, pool and barn are tucked behind the house on either side. Providing additional living and entertaining space, the guesthouse and pool are frequently used for parties, fundraisers and meetings. On a more frequent basis, Ray and Alison

enjoy relaxing and boiling seafood in the space with their children Rayford, Harrison and Baley, and their friends.

What started as a four-month renovation turned into a year and half long project. “Originally built by my father-in-law, the home had lots of rooms including a formal dining room and in kitchen dining area, a kitchen, a sunken living room, formal living room and library, and all of the bedrooms and bathrooms,” shares Alison. “During the renovation, we knocked down several walls to create a more open floor plan. We now omit have one very large kitchen with dining area, two living areas and a bar downstairs.”

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As the renovation evolved, the Reeves worked with their carpenters including Jerome Yesso and are still pleased with the outcome. Leaving all of bedrooms upstairs, the Reeves decided to install an elevator for convenience both now and in the future.

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SENTENCE My oldest daughter and I had been at the funeral for about 10 minutes when he sought us out and found us. I saw him walk by before he saw us. It was easy to tell he was looking for someone, but I didn’t think he was looking for my 10-year-old daughter or myself.

But when he made eye contact with us, he stopped in his tracks and made his way over to us, saying “I have something I need to give to your girls.”

I couldn’t imagine what it would be. He hurried out of the main room and left, leaving my daughter and I wondering what would be so important to give to us on this day?

We were at the funeral home, remembering our sweet neighbor and church friend. She and I spent hours together working on missions projects, and our relationship was one that spanned decades, but was the sweetest of friendships.

My girls felt the same about her. The fact that she lived in our neighborhood and was only a bike ride away for my kids was just a little extra icing on top of an already sweet friendship.

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The cancer diagnosis surprised us all, and progressed rapidly, giving months between the diagnosis and death.

So my oldest daughter and I were at the funeral, remembering and loving the lady who had always loved us so well. But what could her husband of almost 45 years be giving to my girls on this day? We both waited, and wondered. He came back just minutes later, with a small note card in his hand.

“This was the last thing she ever wrote,” he explained.

He pressed the card into my daughter’s hand and went back to the front, where people waited to greet him and give him their condolences.

My daughter and I sat down, hands shaking, eyes filling with tears, and read the last words of our sweet friend.

The note started out thanking my girls for the Valentine’s Day cards they had decorated her bedroom with. The cancer had left her bound to her bed and they drew about a dozen Valentine’s Day cards with Bible verses and hearts for her room. When the card got to the middle, she said “I hope you always …..”

And that’s where the card stopped.

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The shaky handwriting ended, the note incomplete, cancer stealing her life before she could finish her last written words. Like death always does, it stole away life mid-sentence, leaving the last sentence undone and incomplete, and leaving us wondering what she would have written had she finished.

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When she finished reading the letter, my curious daughter had so many questions: “What does she hope we always do, mom? Why didn’t she finish the sentence? What would she have wanted for us?”

I couldn’t answer a single question.

I whispered to my daughter the only words I knew to be true. “I have no idea what she wanted to say to you girls, but I know she would have hoped for the best for you, and that you would give your best to others, like you gave her.”

The unfinished sentence still rings in our ears even a year later. Have we lived up to what she hoped for us? Have we loved as well as she would have wanted us to? Have my girls been as kind to others as they were to her?

There’s so many ways to end her unfinished sentence. So many phrases that would have completed the sentence and shared her dreams for my girls.

Instead, we are left wondering what she wished, but knowing in our hearts that we can complete her sentence with loving others well and sharing our hearts with friends like she shared her heart with our family.

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If we polled parents here in the Bayou Region, the day they first took their newborns home is sure to be at the top of their happiest moments in life. But as that new bundle of joy entered their home, so did certain anxieties.

For children, separation anxiety is common in those ages six months to three years old. This, according to kidshealth.org, can lead to the more serious separation anxiety disorder — which can cause children to have panic symptoms, nightmares about separation, fear of sleeping alone and/ or excessive worrying.

Perhaps less talked about but still fairly common is parental separation anxiety that can develop as early as the pregnancy stage. Like a child’s separation anxiety, it too can cause excessive worrying and fear — but in a parent when they are away from their child.

Nancy Diedrich — local author, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, among other titles — published a children’s book in 2017 that tells children and reminds adults that they are never truly alone.

When the Plaquemine-native moved to Thibodaux to earn her degree in education from Nicholls State University, she sought a career teaching English, as she always had a passion for literature. “I love to read and love to write,” Nancy says. “I tried to make it interesting enough so my students would enjoy it too.”

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As a young teacher at E.D White Catholic High School, where she taught for 11 years, Nancy was in charge of various student organizations and found herself often interacting with students who sought her counsel.

Gaining a new appreciation for helping others by listening and talking, she returned to school—this time to earn a master’s in psychological counseling.

Nancy later opened a private practice in downtown Houma. Not only was she willing to counsel those who walked through those doors, but she also did marriage and

family therapy for the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux during her 25-year counseling career.

“When I was a younger counselor, responsibility was a heavy feeling…I guess it hurt me to see so many people in pain,” Nancy recalls about her early years in counseling.

“The good part was that we were helping them work through their pain. But initially when people first come in and present their problem, it’s sad…heartbreaking sometimes.”

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she made in so many lives in the area.

“I retired last year and really miss it.

Counseling is a very positive occupation.

You can see the difference in your clients when they are sitting in front of you,” she says. “I had to keep them motivated to do it themselves, so they’d be proud when they did get through it.”

The longtime writer (producing relationship articles for the Bayou Catholic during her career with the Diocese) knew she wanted to publish children’s books when she started writing stories for her seven grandchildren. Yet, it was during her time

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“I had a client — a young child — who lost a sibling and was very afraid that, ‘If my sibling died, then I might die too.’ And so that child began to feel afraid at night and feel afraid of loud noises…or anything when the parents weren’t around,” Nancy remembers. “So working with that child brought me to this.”

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“…Angels wait anxiously and with great excitement to see which one of them will be chosen to be the guardian angel of a child that is to be born,” reads the synopsis of the book on amazon.com. “…The story comforts parents with the knowledge that their baby is a special gift from heaven to them, and that they will never be alone raising their child, and that their child will never ever be alone in life.”

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For parents who read the book, it offers solace — mainly for those with newborns. “A new parent is terrified to leave their baby in a room by themselves…” Nancy says. “It’s a comforting book for parents. I didn’t intend it to be, but that’s what it’s turning out to be…”

Now with the success from “Whenever a Child is Born” and her continuous love of writing, the hardworking author is currently working on a children’s Christmas book and an adult book that focuses on the betterment of relationships.

Her career can be followed at nancydiedrich.com. “…A million ideas come into your head [when writing]. But finding one that has a niche is the key,” Nancy shares.

“That happened to me accidentally.

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She has read the book to children at several local Catholic schools.

“They love the pictures; they love the story. It gives them an image of what maybe someone had told them, but they didn’t have an image for,” Nancy expresses. “I find it’s been so well received. I’m so happy about it.”

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Specialty: An Independent Insurance Agency Local Since: 1980 What's In Store: We offer Home, Auto and Other Personal lines insurance, Life and Health Insurance products and Commercial Property, Liability, Auto, Workers Comp, Professional, and other commercial lines products.

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Local Since: 2019 What's In Store: From simply selecting paint colors to a complete design overhaul, I live and breathe the details so that you can enjoy the process.

The Difference: It is all about you - your project, your home or office, your surroundings! I pride myself in getting to know my clients and their lifestyles in order to build a budget, a timeframe and eventually a space that is uniquely suited to them. My clients are always delighted to discover my roster of resources. From modern décor to antique furniture, fabrics to lighting, I can always find just what you are looking for.

From Charleston to Des Moines to Watersound, Florida, I’ve worked with clients from all over the country for the last 25 years. I have had the honor of working in show houses, hunting lodges, beach homes, restaurants, tech companies and of course an endless number of personal residences. I have the eye and the flexibility to build beautiful, cohesive designs that represent discerning tastes from people of all styles!

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The Latest: Terie’s Interiors just opened its doors this March in the Landry Building on Barrow Street in Houma. I’m thrilled to be back in my hometown after nearly 30 years away. I look forward to helping people povhouma.com love the spaces they live in! POV

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OFF THE HOOK Owners: Brett Moreaux and Sam Cashio Chief Operations Officer: Paxton Moreaux Specialty: Quick Service Restaurant (Seafood/Louisiana centric) Local Since: 2012 What's In Store: The goal of our owners has always been to share family recipes that contain bold, authentic flavors that represent our region. Our restaurant is special because we combine the spirited essence of Cajun cooking with the speedy convenience of a quick-service restaurant...That’s why Off the Hook is “Real Cajun, Real Fast!”.

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who want great tasting and quick Cajun food, Off the Hook is committed to the look and taste of this unique cuisine by using only the highest quality ingredients. We are the only quickservice restaurant that features the unique Cajun flavors of South Louisiana and our hope is that our guests enjoy the satisfaction of a great meal in an authentic, convenient experience.

The Latest: Off the Hook’s goal is to become the premier quick service seafood restaurant franchise in the Gulf South region. Our passion is to share the freshest, most flavorful Cajun cuisine served in a timely manner accompanied by our southern hospitality. We are considering different opportunities to expand our footprint throughout the Gulf Coast region and have recently decided to open our business for franchising—we are excited about the opportunity to bring a slice of South Louisiana across the region. With the extraordinary team we have in place, we plan to continue to serve Houma, Thibodaux, and hopefully many other cities to best of our ability! POV 36thepovhouma.com

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The Difference: We may carry some of the same name brands as tobacco stores in town, but we will be offering an experience unlike any other store in town. You will have the ability to enjoy a nice cigar in a relaxing lounge along with your fellow cigar smokers. The Latest: We are in the process of opening the shop for your enjoyment in April. We are also working on getting personal cigar lockers to be able to offer an exclusive VIP April 2019 37 povhouma.com membership.

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Owners: Rick and Nicole Wiley Specialty: Restaurant, Catering, Events Local Since: We purchased Cashios Mobile Catering in October of 2013. With the addition of the former Envie building, we are combining all business entities under one roof.

What’s In Store: You can find delicious food in various forms.

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The Difference: We are from this area and the idea of Southern Hospitality really hits home. We strive to make your event special and unique to suite your individual needs. The ability to pack up and go has helped us service different events, from a tailgate in Tennessee to disaster relief or even crawfish boils across the United States.

The Latest: With the new acquisition of an event space and restaurant, there is plenty to come! We are just wrapping our arms around this project and plan to add some specialty evening events, services for brides, renovations, and more. POV

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Local Since: We opened our Houma location 10 years ago, Thibodaux followed 4 years later and last year we opened our newest location in Hammond.

What's In Store: We offer consumer loans. We also pride ourselves with promoting financial education to anyone that we can’t assign or believe they have better options elsewhere. We have spoken with high school students as well as many office personnel to better inform and educate them about lending, credit, and different loan products they may have questions about.

The Difference: Our focus is understanding our customer.

Credit worthiness is of course a big factor in our loan decisions; however, it’s important to get to know our customer and their needs to figure out how we can help. Often times we can assist a customer that may not be able to obtain lending from another source by better understanding their current situation as well as their past.

The Latest: We’re approaching our 10 year anniversary which is a huge milestone for us. We began in 2009 with one office and two staff members and have since tripled our footprint with three offices that include seven full time and two part time employees.

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AWAITS! • A pril is named after Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, fertility and beauty.

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• There are two different stories that explain the birth of Aphrodite. One says she was the child of gods Zeus and Dione and the other says she rose from the foam of the sea.

• Aphrodite glided through the air in a swan-drawn car.

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• E arth Day is celebrated by 180 countries around the world on April 22.

• Virtual Job Shadowing • The circumference of Earth is 24,901 miles, and it is calculated to be about 4.54 billion years old.

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Around 50 million people worldwide have dementia, and there are nearly 10 million new cases every year, according to a recent study by the World Health Organization.

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Fortunately, for residents at Lockport’s The Broadway Elder Living and Rehabilitation who have dementia and other medical conditions, a new well-trained certified professional is here to assist them and make their days easier—one furry hug at a time.

Since last summer, when Bailey Mae was only 8 weeks old, she has been bringing smiles to residents of the Broadway—the non-profit organization that houses senior citizens going through short-term rehabilitation and those going for long-term living assistance.

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“They absolutely love her,” says Courtney Carrere Sanford, Admissions and Marketing Director for The Broadway, Bayou Area Walk To End Alzheimer’s Walk Chair/Founder and caretaker for Bailey Mae. “Our residents can’t have their own pets. And that’s one of the things that’s hard for our residents…

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With Alzheimer’s being a disease close to her heart—seeing it affect her family members at a young age— Courtney joined the Alzheimer’s Association. During a trip to Washington D.C. for the organization, she learned about therapy dogs from a professional in the field. “…One of the things that this lady talked about was pet therapy and how soothing animals are. And she went through this whole spiel about different things that you can do with dogs, or really with any type of pets,” Courtney remembers. “I was like, ‘Gosh, that would be amazing for this area!’”

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After the months that followed of the young pup getting well acquainted to everyone at the facility, she was sent to Rodrigue’s Cajun K-9—a local dog training program that would able to officially train Bailey so she could become certified.

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life—to have her come in and out every day and be able to play with her.”

Not only is Bailey bringing happiness to the home every day, she’s also very therapeutic for those striving to recover or, at least, get back to some normalcy.

“I see a lot of families that are dealing with different types of dementia.

There’s little triggers that if they go off, they go into one of their moments where they’re really confused or anxious. The little things that deter them from the thing that they’re scared of or confused about is really important,” Courtney explains. “So what Bailey does for us at the Broadway is be that kind of comforting factor. She is there to get their mind off the confusion.”

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“…Just like the Broadway is a nonprofit for the community, Bailey is the community’s therapy dog,” says Courtney, who recently won the National Association of Social Workers Houma-Thibodaux Region’s 2019 Public Citizen of The Year award, which she largely attributes to Bailey.

“One of the biggest things I can say is getting involved with community is so important…You feel good about it. You enjoy it; you love helping others. And that’s really what Bailey brings to the table is that joy and making everybody happy.” POV

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Bailey is one busy Golden Retriever. After she walks through the doors of The Broadway at 8 each morning, she doesn’t stop interacting and helping (besides her afternoon nap, of course) residents—even the ones that are bedbound—of the facility until she leaves in the evening. She will even soon do school visits, and Courtney is in talks with local hospitals to have Bailey visit patients who are going to be short-term recovery residents of the Broadway.

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Colorectal cancer, often referred to as “colon cancer” is the third leading cause of cancer-related death for men and women in the United States. However, due to early detection including screening, the death rate from colon cancer has been decreasing for several decades.

Why is colorectal cancer screening so important?

Regular screening is one of the most powerful defenses against colorectal cancer. Screening can detect colon cancer in the early stages, before it has spread, and can make treatment more successful. In fact, due to the slow development rate of polyps (non-cancerous growths that can develop into cancer), regular screening can even prevent colon cancer as doctors can find and remove the polyps before they become cancerous.

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Unfortunately, only about 1 in 3 people in the US who should be tested for colon cancer have been screened. Who exactly should be screened, and when?

• According to the American Cancer Society, people of average risk of developing colon cancer should start regular screenings at age 45. This can be done either with stoolbased or visual test (colonoscopy) and should continue through the age of 75.

• For those age 76 to 85, the decision to be screened should be based on that person’s preferences, overall health, life expectancy and prior screening history.

• People over age 85 should no longer get a colorectal cancer screening.

Signs and symptoms of colon cancer

In the early stages, there are usually no symptoms or signs of colon cancer (making regular screenings even more important).

When symptoms are present however, they may cause one or more of the following: • Change in bowel habits such as diarrhea or constipation • A feeling of needing to have a bowel movement not relieved by actually having one • Rectal bleeding • Cramping or abdominal pain • Fatigue or unexplained weight loss It should be noted that many of these symptoms can be caused by conditions other than cancer so it is important to see your doctor right away so the cause can be determined and treated, if needed.

If you have questions about screening for colorectal or any other type of cancer, please contact the Cancer Center of Thibodaux Regional at 985.493.4008.

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• M any historians believe Shakespeare was born the same day he died, April 23.

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• Currently the most performed Shakespeare play is “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”

• Shakespeare wrote 38 plays and 154 sonnets in his lifetime.

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CRAWFISH How fortunate we are. We’re in the middle of crawfish season which is in the middle of Lent.

For us mudbug-loving Cajuns of PoV country and all our out-of-town converts, it’s admittedly not much of a sacrifice to abstain from meat on Fridays and Holy Days when you have crawfish available and when you consider it a seafood.

Far be it from me to remind folks that crawfish are freshwater animals and not really “food from the sea.” They’re more a “swampfood” or a “pondfood” than a seafood. But closer be it from me to share other information about the official State Crustacean of Louisiana.

After a spicy and engorging meal of boiled crawfish with friends and family, you’ll (hopefully) find yourself struggling with soap and water to remove crawfish boil spice, stain, and aroma from your hands. And you’ll ask yourself why? After all, it’s not so socially unacceptable if everyone is stained and smelly, right? A better reason, then, would be to get your fingers clean before handling this and then next issue of our magazine wherein you’ll find revealed on these keepsake pages secrets of the lives of crawfish that you always wanted to know but were afraid to ask.

Crawfish are found in nearly all corners of the world. Not all corners of the world eat them, however. In fact, some may actually eat these swamp dwellers only in corners, hidden from the less muddy entrées.

Among the 500 different species around the world, crawfish range in size from the 1-inch long Tenuibranchiurus glypticus to the giant Australian river crawfish, Astacopsis gouldi. How big is giant? Imagine driving up to an old gas station refurbished as a seafood market along a bayou highway to buy a 40-lb sack and getting only four crawfish.

That’s how big Astacopsis is. You’d need a carving knife at your next boil or étouffée—unless it carves you first!

Fortunately, our favorite species here in Louisiana, Procambarus clarkii—the red swamp crawfish—is a much more manageable size.

The 2-to-5 inch P. clarkii accounts for 80 percent of all crawfish produced in the U.S. today, and 70 percent of all that is eaten in right here in Louisiana. Historical records show that commercial crop of crawfish was harvested in Louisiana as far back as 1880—23,000 pounds produced and worth about $2000. Today, the crop is 150 million pounds and worth $300 million.

Speaking of historical records, crawfish ancestry is long. Though they won’t find distant relatives by searching Ancestry.com like us, they can find relatives fossilized in rocks that are at least 175 million years old. Those rocks are from the days when the continents were different

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Not all species of crawfish like to burrow, however, but P. clarkii certainly does. They dig into mud using their legs and mouth for about three feet and then carve out a waterholding living chamber at the bottom.

Those little mud chimneys you see in canals and backyards are excavation spoils from their burrowing projects.

Crawfish chimneys are useful not only as a nearby place to rid the burrow of excavated mud but also to both confuse hole-seeking ground predators and challenge aggressive lawn-mowing humans. Enterprising golfers and football kickers have also found them useful.

Inside the living chamber is water and a collection of dead leaves and other dead organic matter. Crawfish like to pinch and chew dead and decaying plants and animals. In fact, when our favorite French-named yellow wildflowers are done blooming and shrivel to die, they fall and become a favorite fixture of the crawfish diet.

Speaking of diet, crawfish in hard times eat anything. Ironically the, cob corn, potatoes, sausage, garlic, and lemons you add to a crawfish boil would actually be nibbled by the crawfish if nutrient levels are low in the burrow. What else might they eat?

Pour the chianti and call Jodie Foster because lambs will go silent, as you’ll read in Part 2 next month. POV

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April 7, 6:30 a.m.

Fathers are invited to enjoy a night out with their daughters at this annual spring event hosted by Thibodaux Service League. The royal evening features desserts, a candy bar, a DJ, games, activities, dance contests and a photographer to capture magical memories.

Tickets are $30 per Daddy/Daughter couple and $10 per each additional daughter.

Where: The Foundry on the Bayou, Thibodaux

The Louisiana Race for the Wetlands in a new experiential run designed to get a broader group of people to experience and understand more about the coastal wetlands in south Louisiana. With food and drinks included, it is sure to be a good time. Race options include a Bird Walk, 5K, 10K and a half marathon.

Where: Montegut Recreation Center

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April 6, 8-11 a.m.

Come on out to the Bayou Country Children’s Museum and pass a good time with your kids! The 4th annual Jackie Bartels Kids Conservation Fest will have lots of fun outdoor activities for both children and adults including dog demos, duck calling, casting coaches, wildlife ID, wood duck box building, access to the museum and much more. Entry is only $5 per person and includes great food, conservation activities, memberships for your kids to Ducks Unlimited, Delta Waterfowl, and Coastal Conservation Association, along with admission to the Bayou Country Children’s Museum for the day.

Where: Bayou Country Children’s Museum, Thibodaux

Paddle Down Da Bayou April 6, 9 a.m

Enjoy a family-friendly 5-mile paddle trip on lazy Bayou Petit Caillou along Hwy 56 in Chauvin. Registration opens at 8:15 a.m. at the launch site and stops over for a rest at Chauvin Sculpture Garden before continuing to the end site 5160 Hwy 59. Breakfast, snacks and beverages will be available at the launch site. Bottled water will be provided. Lunch will be served at the fire station along with music and kid’s activities. A volleyball game between the Down da Bayous vs. the Up da Bayous will be played after the meal for those interested in participating. Door prizes will be given. Restroom facilities will be available at the start, rest stop, and fire station.

Where: LLMAP camp, 6090 Hwy 56, Chauvin

Take the Fight Forward in support of Mary Bird Perkins TGMC Cancer Center at their Golf Classic and the Par-Tee Night, featuring Glow Ball. The weeklong event will feature the Quality Rentals, Frank P. Clements, Sr. Pro-Am on Tuesday, April 9th and the professional tournament April 10-13. On April 12, Par-Tee Night featuring Glow Ball will take place at Ellendale. Sponsorships and teams still available. Learn more at marybird.org/ tgmc/golf or call 985.850.6301.

Where: Ellendale Country Club, Houma

Southdown Marketplace April 13, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

This one-day arts and crafts fair features more than 300 local and regional vendors with unique handmade products. The Easter bunny will be available for selfies from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Entry fee is $5; kids 12 and under are free.

Where: Southdown Plantation, Houma

Over and Under Tunnel Run April 13, 2:30-7 p.m.

Traverse one of the most unique routes in Houma during this 44th annual event. The race, which takes participants throughout much of downtown Houma, over bridges and through a tunnel, is a fundraiser for The Foundation for TGMC. Registration is $25.

Post race party includes live music, food and family fun!

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THE ART OF SMART |

IT’S NOT AN ARTICLE, IT’S A SMARTICLE

1 “21 Jump Street” premiered on Fox on April 12, 1987.

Which actor played the lead role, Tom Hanson?

Anthony Michael Hall A Emilio Estevez B

C Judd Nelson D Johnny Depp

2 Louisiana officially became a state of the United States on April 30, 1812.

Louisiana was the which number state to join the U.S.?

18th A 21st B

C 16th D 24th

3 On April 14, 1865, John Wilkes Booth fatally shot President Abraham Lincoln at Ford’s Theater during what play?

“Romeo and Juliet” A “Our American Cousin” B

C “Hamlet” D “The Importance of Being Earnest”

4 The Simpsons aired its what numbered episode on April 28, 1994?

50th A 100th B

C 200th D 1st

5 The Boston Marathon Bombing took place on April 15 of what year?

2010 A 2009 B

C 2013 D 2015

6 What NBA Hall of Famer set an NBA single game playoff scoring record with 63 points versus the Boston Celtics on April 20, 1986?

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar A Magic Johnson B

C Michael Jordan D Wilt Chamberlain

7 U.S. President William Henry Harrison died of typhoid fever on April 4, 1841.

How long was his term as president for?

C one year D three days

1) D, 2) A, 3) B, 4) B, 5) C, 6) C, 7) A, 8) D

one month A two weeks B

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8 On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first African-American Major League baseball player when he made his debut for what franchise?

Boston Red Sox A New York Yankees B

C Chicago Cubs D Brooklyn Dodgers April 2019 58 povhouma.com

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IQ 160 110 50 3

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ANSWERS TO LAST MONTH’S CONTEST 1 Recolored toilet 2 Added a faucet at the sink 3 Added yellow towels on bottom shelf 4 Added yellow duck on the tub 5 Removed “plate” below tub faucet 6 Removed silver spot on towel

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