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Chris Ardoin’s gritty vocals and mad accordion skills Lake Charles born and raised, zydeco accordionist and singer Chris Ardoin has helped to set the scene for Louisiana music. He also helped to cultivate a new genre called Nouveau Zydeco, a merger of traditional zydeco with a little flare that fuses elements of hip-hop and R&B. Born into a musical family, Chris had the rhythm in his genes. He picked up an accordion at the age of two and found his own beat listening to the Zydeco legends he was raised on. The rest has been history in the making. Get details on his latest releases as well “Trailride at Sea,” a four-day cruise Oct. 11-15 at chrisardoinmusic.com.

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CONTENTS LOCALISM 4 Cajun Nation: Rayne 6 A Day in Downtown: Breaux Bridge 9 Dreams Come True

HOME + STYLE 10 Home Improvement Resource Guide 12 Beauty Bucket List 17 Bring Curb Appeal 18 His + Hers Fashion: Rockin’ Date Nights

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FOOD + DRINK 26 Pizza Palooza 29 Flavors de Louisiane 30 Dining Destination: The Villa 32 Life’s a Batch 33 Eat Fit Acadiana: Vermillionville

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HEALTH + FITNESS 34 Fueling Foods 35 Menus Gone Vegan 36 Clean Catering 37 Don’t Pigeonhole Yourself 38 Reducing Joint Pain 39 Mindful Maintenance

DATING + MARRIAGE 40 Mr. + Mrs. 41 Breaking the Bank 42 Down to Earth Dating

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43 Teen Scene 44 Mali Travel Journal 46 Backpack Safety Checklist 48 Pet Essentials

SPORTS + ADVENTURE 50 McNeese State University 51 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 52 Louisiana State University 53 USSSA Hall of Fame 54 Regional Apiaries

LEISURE + EVENTS 56 Wayne Toups 57 Rock ‘n’ Bowl de Lafayette 57 FOUNDRY 60 Travel: Council Bluffs 61 The Seen 64 Featured Artist: Jay Appurao

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CAJUN NATION

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At the beginning of the 20th century, Rayne harvested bullfrogs and sent them across the United States for their legs to be eaten in high-end restaurants. The town that is now known as the “Frog Capital of the World,” hosts the annual Rayne Frog Festival and sports frog murals throughout downtown. It’s also called the Louisiana City of Murals.

Mayor Charles “Chuck” E. Robichaux

Famous residents Several Cajun musicians call Rayne home including Harry Choates, Joe Falcon, Jo-El Sonnier, Amedée Breaux, Johnnie Allan, Lawrence Walker and Tony Thibodeaux. Professional golfer Mike Heinen, jockeys Donnie Meche and Gerand Melancon, basketball player Gerald Paddio and Buffalo Bills wide receiver Josh Reed, all hail from Rayne.

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During crawfish season, Hawk’s Crawfish Restaurant serves up hot and tasty boiled crawfish. For the more sophisticated palates, Chef Roy’s Frog City Café is a must. And yes, Chef Roy’s serves frog legs.

Little Known Facts Rayne resident Ethel Ward turned 102 on June 12. She has nine grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.

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Rayne population according to the 2017 U.S. Census

FUN THINGS TO DO

Visit Rayne.org and download a walking tour of Rayne, which will pinpoint the town’s many murals. The majority outside artwork exists in the heart of the city near the historic Depot Square, along Texas and Louisiana avenues, South 1st and Edwards Streets and N. Adams Avenue. 4

Don’t miss The cemetery at St. Joseph Catholic Church first consisted of graves placed in a north-south tradition, instead of the traditional east-west position. Because it bucks graveyard etiquette, it’s been noted in “Ripley’s Believe It or Not!” 3 3 7 M A GA ZIN E.CO M

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The Service Group Companies The building of an empire By Sevie Zeller

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ou may recognize the Party Central tents and Event Solutions porto-lets at your favorite local festival or perhaps your waste collection area is serviced by Deep South Containers. A trusted family has been working behind the scenes to make sure all needs are met; the Gerami family is the expert when it comes to rental needs, waste services, event solutions and even disaster response. Owner Frank Gerami along with his family and team have worked tirelessly over the years to develop each division of what is now a successfully merged business known as The Service Group Companies (SGC). The transition from multiple

Frank Gerami II in his new mega facility

locations into one mega-facility in Lafayette means a more efficient running of operations and pleasant experience for the customer. The extra warehouse room will certainly be needed as key areas of Louisiana, such as Lafayette, Alexandria, Shreveport, Lake Charles and Sulphur, Texas and Mississippi are seeing an influx of work. With work comes play, and SGC really knows how to throw a party (indoors or out). Their experienced team members listen to your vision and then execute it flawlessly. When the occasion calls for tents, tables or chairs or generators, light towers and attendant services, SGC just needs to know when and where.

An interesting note is the amount of rental equipment the Gerami’s have amassed in order to effectively service their clients in fields such as demolition, construction, medical, oil field and gas. While SGC dumpsters, wash stations and restroom trailers are seen every season, the temporary fencing, holding tanks and shower trailers help get the job done right. Louisiana proud, fully licensed and insured, customers can be assured that The Service Group Companies is a business you can feel safe and comfortable doing business with. From site cleanup to bringing the wedding of your dreams to life, this industry leader aims to exceed all expectations.

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DAY IN DOWNTOWN Featuring: Breaux Bridge By Heather Salsman and Jessica Myers

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owntown areas in cities seem to be rapidly developing and are the main destination for shopping, dining, displaying art, hosting events, working and playing, The 337 team noticed how much they were making a comeback, which Jessica Myers (left) and Heather Salsman sparked the idea of spending an entire day exploring the downtown areas that our region has to offer. Enjoy the second chapter of our series, bringing you to Breaux Bridge.

Bonjour Breakfast Around the corner from The Breaux Bridge on Rees Street sits a quaint and charming breakfast and lunch spot, 4 Sisters Café. We wanted to try a variety of the items that they offered, so we started out with the Bonjour Breakfast, which included two eggs, sausage, creamy corn grits and toast. Along with our meal we also enjoyed a breakfast croissant and a Waffle Acadian junior. 6

Stop + Shop Bridge Street nestles several different antique shops, local boutiques and more. Monroe’s Boutique is widely known in the 337 for their designer gowns and women’s clothing. A few doors down, Artique showcases a large selection of artwork, gifts, beauty products and home décor. In Artwalk Alley next to Artique there is a backdrop painted by a local artist, Ash Gassiott, to honor those affected by breast cancer. Take a photo and then walk down the pathway that leads to Rustic Relic, a shop for local artistry.

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Wine + Dine After a full day of shopping and antiquing, we were ready to call it a day at café Sydnie Mae. The gorgeous bar enticed us to split a bottle of fine cabernet paired with Fried Smoked Boudin Balls. After that we enjoyed a Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon with Teche Wellington Sauce and the Breaux Shrimp and Grits. Of course there was no passing up Bonnie’s White Chocolate Bread Pudding.

Buckle Down for Lunch After working up an appetite, head over to Buck and Johnny’s on the corner of Main Highway and Bridge Street. The menu of award winning Cajun dishes and Eclectic Italian will satisfy all of your cravings. We chose the spinach dip appetizer that was served with delicious homemade (and we really mean homemade) chips. For entrees we chose the club sandwich, chicken Caesar wrap and crawfish enchiladas. Enjoy the atmosphere as you reflect on the rustic décor from Domingues Motors that was once in the historical building.

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Coffee Pick-Me-Up Walk down the street to Joie de Virve Coffee and Culture Café for a boost of energy. This funky and artistic café displays local works of art that sets the mood for a refreshing afternoon. Visit on the weekend to listen to musicians play on the stage inside.

Antiques + Antiques + Antiques Breaux Bridge offers so many antique shops for collectors who love finding unique goods. Between Lagniappe Antiques, Lucullus Antiques, Breaux Bridge Antique Mall and Janell’s Antiques and Gifts, you may not be able to see everything all in one day, which will make you want to visit downtown Breaux Bridge all over again. 7

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Avanti Senior Living Ground Breaking

Guidry’s Hardware Joins Ace Hardware

D-Bat Grand Opening

LSUE Soccer Field Ground Breaking

Mint Dental Boutique Grand Opening

NextHome Cutting Edge Realty Grand Opening

Our Lady of Lourdes Bus Stop

Piano Studio Grand Opening

Pizza Artista Opens in Broussard

RISE Chiropractic Grand Opening

UBS Celebrates New Location

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Dream a Dream Nonprofit provides for children with life-threatening illnesses By Jessica Myers, justsimplyjessica.com

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stablished in 1982, LA founded Dreams Come True (DCT) is a nonprofit organization whose main focus is to help grant dreams of children with life-threating illnesses. Dreams Come True services families with children in the state of Louisiana from ages three to eighteen. DCT is making such a difference in the community by playing an important role for children and their families when they need it the most. The all-volunteer board has remained focused on the single goal of bringing joy through granting dreams in Louisiana. “You meet these kids, Recently, Dreams Come True you’re friends with the has granted most dreams in the Southern Louisiana area from families, you stay in Lake Charles to New Orleans touch and want to give and Shreveport to Morgan City. them the world. To This year marked the third see the dream kids so annual Dreams Come True fundraiser event: The Kids happy is so rewarding. on The Katwalk. Hosted at People don’t have Acadiana Center for the arts, the any idea what they event helped to raise money for the dreams that are granted to go through on a daily its children. Sponsored by Giles basis.” Gives Back and 337 Media, the fashion show featured clothing -Becky Prejean from local boutiques, private tables, and drinks and appetizers from local restaurants. Kids on the Katwalk along with the Dreams Come True organization is organized by Executive Director, Becky Prejean. Prejean who is the only paid employee of DCT, is very happy to see that the event has become more successful every year. If you are interested in donating to Dreams Come True, or want to refer a dream child into the program, visit their website at www.dctofla.com

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Get the essentials right around the corner By Jessica Myers, justsimplyjessica.com 1. 1. Custom-Made Perfumes Sit down and create your own perfume from a variety of scents. Mix it up and add your potion to your own vintage atomizer! The 337 team is obsessed with their house scent.

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5. Nu Wash Fine Laundry Detergent This detergent is ideal to care for washable linens and perfect for delicate hand-washing. Not to mention that it smells amazing and is offered in a variety of different scents. Victory Silks & Interiors Lafayette, La 337-981-6903 12

2. B-12 shots B-12 shots can improve your metabolism, give you a boost of energy and helps with fatigue! An ideal time to get one is before an event or a weekend trip, giving your body the extra push that it may need. The Skin Loft Med Spa Lafayette, La 337-534-8556

4. Crescent City Swoon Bath Bombs Bathe like a queen in these handmade bath bombs that are perfect for gift giving. Check out the children’s bath bombs that are also available in the store! Vivian’s Décor & Gifts Broussard, La 337-839-0820

6. Custom-Made Lipsticks Visit Conjure Cosmetics and create your own lipsticks, cream eyeshadows and more! Name your lipstick to order it again when you run out, or choose from several premade shades. Conjure Cosmetics, LLC Located Inside Hue Salon Lafayette, La 337-322-7434 3 3 7 M A GA ZIN E.CO M

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Creative Shelving

Shelves made of books and L-brackets in a child’s room

Placing items in an aesthetic way By Emily Gaudet

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helves are one of those things that just about everyone has in the home. Unfortunately, they can be the most difficult space to accessorize. Open shelving and floating shelves are currently high in popularity, but they can easily appear cluttered or unbalanced if not done correctly. When preparing to begin the process, first consider the purpose of your shelves. If your shelf is designed for storage of items that get everyday use, it is better to display items straight on as you would see in a retail or grocery store. This makes for a clean look and easy accessibility. If your shelves are strictly for show, then it is best to group things in families and work at a diagonal. For example, if you have a rather neutral pallette and you introduce a color that tends to stand out then place that pop of color at a diagonal from the color on the shelf above. The same principal goes for height, texture, or reflective surfaces. Avoid putting too much on your shelves. Keep in mind that the empty spaces are just as important as the items in between them. The right combination of positive and negative space is essential for creating balance. When placing items, remember to work in odd numbers. Not too many single items or it tends to appear lonely. A single item is fine as long as you place a small grouping after the space. When dealing with a lot of picture frames, slightly layer or stack different size frames together instead of lining them up in a row. You can also break up the monotony with a plant or a simple stack of books as well. Finally, be creative with your shelving ideas. Don’t be afraid to use unconventional items such as books, wine crates, drawers, or old suitcases to create a shelf. These items are great to use in offices or kids rooms as it portrays a more funky and playful vibe. Hopefully these few tips and ideas will help to bring your shelves to the next level! emgaudetdesign@gmail.com Innovativeinteriorsbyemail.com

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An example of functional shelving and working at a diagonal

Floating cedar cubes displayed in a bathroom

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Fall Open House Friday Sept 28th & Sept 29th Come join us in welcoming the Fall Season! We have extended our business hours for this special weekend. We will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday Sept 28th & Sept 29th. Browse over 50 booths for that special “one of a kind” fall decor while enjoying refreshments.

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Locally owned and operated, Mosquito Joe in Lafayette and Lake Charles is committed to relieve you of the temptation to hide inside to stay away from those pesky insects. Unlike standard pest control, they are here to fill your specific needs and provide mosquito, tick and flea control solutions for

both residential and commercial properties.

The Real Deal

Specialized technicians visit your property to deliver convenient and effective mosquito control treatments that will rid your area of mosquitoes, ticks and fleas. Using precise application, services include barrier spraying around your property to keep your space more protected than ever. After the spray is applied throughout the area including inside of foliage and shrubs, the space is ready for use in about 30 minutes. And yes, it’s very safe for pets. Recommended area treatments to keep these insects under control should occur every 21 days.

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FASHION CONTEST 337 is ready for fall, so we asked our followers what their favorite fall trends are. The contestant below has been chosen to win a $50 gift card to Brothers on the Boulevard! Follow us on social media for more fun and contests.

Bringing curb appeal on a small budget By Jessica Myers, justsimplyjessica.com

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little paint, a cute doormat and a lively plant can create a huge difference in your home’s aesthetics and will make the neighbors stare, in the best way! Bright front doors are trending right now and there is something rewarding about standing out in your neighborhood for all the right reasons. To give your front door or porch a facelift, there’s no need to spend hundreds of dollars. One trip to a local paint shop and you can start the easy transformation while staying on budget. To make this front porch stand out, first the entryway brick was painted white followed with the color change of the door. It’s recommended to unhinge your front door in order to not miss any spots while painting, and let the fun begin! Painter’s tape will become your best friend whenever doing this project, so make sure to have plenty on hand. Once all the painting is complete, finding the perfect pieces to decorate your entrance shouldn’t be hard. There are several doormats available that cost $20 or less. Head over to a local nursery and pick out a low-maintenance outdoor plant and planter that fits your budget. Those three items will create a noticeable difference and will make your front porch so much more inviting. You don’t have to go all-out to completely transform your front door entrance, and sometimes keeping it simple is the way to go.

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“Fall trends that I love are ponchos, knee high boots, beanies and anything maroon. I’m hoping to get some new brown leather boots this fall!” -Allison Elizabeth

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PIZZA Prep: 30 Minutes Bake: 15-25 mins at 425 F or according to crust directions. YOU WILL NEED CRUST SAUCE MEAT VEGTABLES CHEESE (olive oil + balsamic vinegar to drizzle over pizza optional) STEPS 1. Preheat your oven to 425 F. Spray non-stick spray onto a couple of 12-inch pizza pans. Roll out your dough, and bake it unless you are using pre-made dough crust. 2. Spread the sauce of your liking onto the pizza crust. Top with desired MEAT + VEGETABLES + CHEESE. Bake 12 mins or until the cheese starts to bubble. Cut each pizza into eight slices.

CRUST Gluten-free pizza dough Refrigerated pizza dough Homemade dough SAUCE Pizza Sauce (1 cup) Alfredo Sauce (1 cup) Barbecue Sauce (1 cup) Basil Pesto (1 cup) Pasta Sauce (1 cup)

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Dear Acadiana, We are over the top with excitement and emotion to have reopened our second location in Carencro after 19 months of rebuilding due to a fire. We are very proud to rebuild where we began 25 years ago. The Carencro/ North Lafayette area has always been loyal to us and we wanted to reciprocate that constant support by this rebuild. We are so proud to bring a bigger and better location to our customers that created us. This new location is 10k square feet, it has more parking, indoor/outdoor cafe seating, drive thru window, and a beautiful old country store atmosphere. Our daily hot boudin offering has expanded to regular, seafood or smoked. Of course our homemade cracklins are popped fresh all day long; and we cook two daily lunches at this location. We are continuing to serve our famous chili dogs seven days a week. Saturday is barbecue hamburgers and pork chop sandwiches and Sunday barbecue dinners. The new meat cases are full of our fresh and smoked sausage, deboned stuffed chickens, stuffed pork chops, stuffed roast, hamburger patties and more. We want to welcome all of you back, and invite everyone to stop by and say hello, we have missed you guys. Looking forward to our grand opening and our 25th anniversary celebration sometime in October. Sincerely,

Mark “Aubrey” Cole & The Don’s Specialty Meats Family

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THE VILLA RESTAURANT Freshest pasta on the block By Heather Salsman Rustic Meets Italian Looking for fresh pasta and bold flavors? The Villa located at 324 Pujo Street in Lake Charles is devoted to celebrating hearty and authentic Italian cuisine with a modern flare. Their rustic flavors of the menu are derived from locally sourced ingredients and the freshest Gulf seafood. Appreciate the Atmosphere Located in the historic Noble Building, The Villa grounds itself just walking distance from the lakefront, Ryan Street bars and shopping, and the Children’s Museum. The Villa’s gorgeous dining room and bar sets the tone for a fine lunch or a romantic dinner. Other than the beautiful artwork, unique tiling and elegant chandeliers, there is also an upstairs loft perfect for a group gathering or private party. A Miraculous Menu With such a variety of wines, appetizers, salads, pastas, traditional

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Italian dishes and desserts, your first trip to The Villa won’t be your last. Featured first is an appetizer, the Asparagus and Egg, with fresh asparagus wrapped in zucchini and topped with fava beans, a poached egg, basil oil and Parmesan cheese. Following the appetizer, the second course features the Rigatoni Primavera. Fresh rigatoni pasta mixed in a basil cream sauce with fresh asparagus, sweet peas, zucchini and broccoliini. It’s so delicious that you might order it twice! Explore other menu items like the veal burger, chicken cacciatore, prosecco risotto with oysters, linguine and mussels, and a rack of lamb. The Villa also serves brunch Sunday’s

from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Call 337-436-6251 to make reservations and explore the full menu at thevillaonpujo.com. Owner: Michael Sperandeo Executive chef: Amanda Cusey

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Gleauxcal, when global meets leauxcal By Adam Chauvin, @adameats on Instagram Gleauxcal cuisine is available just about anywhere you go in the 337. Osaka, located in the South College Shopping Center on the corner of Johnston Street and South College in Lafayette offers Chinese, Japanese and Korean inspired dishes on their menu. Garbi (top), also known as Kalbi or Galbi, is a grilled beef short rib dish served over grilled onions and garnished with scallions. A sweet and

savory marinade of soy sauce, garlic, pepper and sugar provide the perfect balance of flavor that is both sweet and savory. Jampong (bottom) is a seafood noodle soup served here with mussels, shrimp, squid and veggies in a very spicy, chili broth, which can be adjusted to taste. As is typical with Korean cuisine, many sides, called banchan, are also available. 3 3 7 M A GA ZIN E.CO M

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An argument for monosodium glutamate, a naturally occurring amino acid By Curt Guillory, “Grilling with the Guru”

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ou see it everywhere don’t you? “No MSG” stated on sauces, on restaurant menus and even bottles of seasoning. Labels claim that it’s horrible, toxic and should even be banned. However, it’s none of those things. Once again, we’ve allowed ourselves to be lured into hysteria over an ingredient because someone published a flawed study and certain media groups adopted it as the gospel. WHAT IS MSG MSG is an acronym for monosodium glutamate. This is a naturally occurring amino acid that is found in many foods such as soy sauce, walnuts, mushrooms, tomatoes, peas, pecans and Parmesan cheese. It is also a primary flavor enhancer found in many Asian food recipes and seasonings. The list of supposed ill effects associated with eating MSG is called Chinese Restaurant Syndrome, or CRS. It was discovered over 100 years ago by a Japanese chemist named Kikunae Ikeda who discovered that it had unique flavor enhancing properties. (1) MISINFORMATION MSG’s bad rap began around 1962 when a Dr. Robert Ho Man Kwok published

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a letter in The New England Journal of Medicine. He sited allergic type reactions every time he ate food from a Chinese restaurant. As it turns out his letter was a Kwok of you know what. Having more holes in it than Swiss cheese, which also has MSG, didn’t stop a neuroscientist, Dr. John Olney, from publishing a study in science. The study detailed the horrible effects of injecting MSG into white lab mice, which included brain lesions and impaired development. The problem with the study was twofold. First, was that the MSG was injected under the skin and second was that he gave mice enough MSG for a horse. Humans ingest MSG through the gut where it is processed differently than a subdermal injection, moreover too much of anything is toxic. Did you know that you could die from drinking too much pure water? It’s called water toxicity and it’s a real thing. WOULD THE REAL MSG PLEASE STAND UP In the subsequent years following these bad studies, media outlets have run with the idea that MSG should be banned. Several peer reviewed, double blind, placebo controlled studies have conclusively determined that MSG has

NO ill effects on humans when consumed in reasonable amounts. What’s a reasonable amount? About 0.55 grams per day for those of you who may be counting. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the guys who we trust to tell us if what we put in our body is OK, lists MSG as G.R.A.S. (2) or generally recognized as safe. That’s the list of things that are safe to consume. To be clear, there are no documented case studies where adverse reactions to MSG can be reproduced. No headaches, brain lesions, cancer, or respiratory problems are a result of consuming MSG. ENHANCE YOUR FLAVOR Stop freaking out about MSG. It’s not bad for you, nor will it hurt you. If someone, including you, gets a headache after eating Chinese food, it’s not from the MSG. It’s probably one of the other 50 or so plant derived spices they use or possibly just too much tea. Stay hungry. Information obtained from: (1) https://www.sciencefriday.com/articles/ismsg-bad-for-your-health/ (2) http://www.bbc.com/future/ story/20151106-is-msg-as-bad-as-its-madeout-to-be

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aton Rouge restaurant, Batch 13 Bowls and Biscuits, has made their way to Lafayette near South College and Johnston Street. The menu showcases an array of fresh flavors served as biscuit sandwiches, smothered biscuits, breakfast bowls, entrée bowls and salad bowls. Options seem endless at Batch 13, but customers definitely shouldn’t pass up the Bonuts, a cross between a beignet and a donut! Try your Bonuts glazed, blueberry, lemon or ask about featured flavors. They also make for a great treat at the office in quantities of 12 or 24. Pictured from left to right is the Chicken Biscuit, Cajun Hash breakfast bowl and two Glazed Bonuts. The fresh biscuit has marinated fried chicken, roasted pecan slaw, garlic mayo, cane

syrup, and sweet and sour pickles. To the right is the Cajun Hash with garlic fried potatoes in pimento cheese, crawfish gravy, feta cheese and green onions. Lastly, an order of fresh and hot glazed Bonuts! Visit Batch 13 seven days of the week from 7a.m.-8p.m. and take advantage of the all-day breakfast menu. Call the restaurant at 337-4664526 for to-go orders or visit eatbatch13.com for the menu and catering options.

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EAT FIT ACADIANA Featuring: Café Vermillionville Pan-seared rainbow trout with shrimp served over butternut hash

Head over to Café Vermillionville located in Lafayette on W. Pinhook Road to enjoy this Eat Fit Approved recipe, or make it for yourself right at home!

Pan-seared rainbow trout & shrimp 4 fillets of skin-on rainbow trout 8 16/20ct. Gulf shrimp 1 tbsp. olive oil Dust all over with salt and pepper Heat oil in pan to *almost* smoking. Sear the trout skin side down until crispy. Sear the shrimp in the same pan until cooked.

Béurre Blanc Sauce (makes one oz. servings) 1/4 cup white wine 1/8 quart heavy cream 1 tbsp. butter 1/2 shallot 1 tbsp. garlic 1 tbsp. lemon juice

Butternut Squash Hash (makes four servings) 1 whole, peeled butternut squash 1 whole, unpeeled yellow squash 1 whole, unpeeled zucchini 1/2 red bell pepper 1/4 red onion

Dice yellow squash, red bell pepper and zucchini. Coat the bottom of the saucepan with 1 tbsp. of olive oil. Combine all ingredients with salt and pepper. Cook for 3-5 minutes on medium/high heat. Serve 1/4 butternut squash hash recipe on a plate, top with filet of trout, two shrimp and 1 ounce of beurre blanc sauce Nutrition Facts: 380 calories, 23 grams fat, 8 grams saturated fat, 420 mg sodium, 21 grams carbohydrates, 4 grams fiber, 6 grams sugar, 25 grams protein

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FUELING FOODS Three quick and healthy post-workout snacks By Jessica Myers, justsimplyjessica.com

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For a tasty and healthy smoothie bowl: 1. Blend ½ cup almond milk, a handful of strawberries, two frozen bananas and a handful of frozen raspberries. If desired, adding ice cubes can create a thicker consistency. 2. Next the fun stuff: toppings! Grab two tablespoons of chia seeds then cut up a fresh banana and a few blackberries. Top off the bowl with the chia seeds, bananas and blackberries. Chia seeds are the great energy boosters that contain omega 3 fatty acids, carbohydrates, fiber, antioxidants, calcium and protein.

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Another healthy post-workout snack is a delicious bowl of rolled oats. Cook a bowl of oats to your liking and then like the smoothie bowl, top them off with some fresh fruit and a spoonful of almond butter.

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Menus Gone Vegan Mouth watering vegan meals from local restaurants By Heather Salsman

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hen you hear vegan, what do you think? Scary, tree-hugger, seaweed, starving, hipster…all wrong! Veganism is more than just a trend or a fad. It’s a dietary lifestyle that many people have chosen for several different reasons, but others don’t have to “go vegan” forever! Meat is a protein that is sometimes difficult for the stomach to break down, slowing down your digestive tract and letting your body absorb unnecessary toxins.

Pizza Artista (Locations in Broussard, Lake Charles and Lafayette) Build your own vegan pizza made with vegan dough, vegan cheese, an olive oil base and any vegetable you want! Vegetables like sun-dried tomatoes, roasted garlic, mushrooms, bell peppers and artichokes pair really well with a balsamic drizzle on top.

Masala Indian Kitchen in Lafayette Get a taste of India with potato samosas, Daal lentil soup, the vegetable sizzler, cucumber salad, Paratha and Roti flatbreads, Baingan Bhartha (cooked eggplant, peas, tomatoes , onions and spices), Aloo Gobi (potatoes and cauliflower sautéed with onions and tomatoes), and Bhindi Masala (okra with cilantro, onions and mango powder)

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Choosing to eat a vegan meal once a day or even once a week can give your body a break from added hormones, chemicals and toxins that we commonly find in processed or farm-raised foods. Check out these restaurants around the 337 who offer vegan items that won’t even make you miss the meat and cheese! Visit these places of business to find even more items not included in this list.

Poké Geaux in Lafayette Create your own poke bowl with options like coconut rice, tofu, carrots, mango, edamame, lettuce, cilantro, red onions, Poké Geaux sauce, crispy onions and red pepper flakes.

Zeus Express (Locations in Youngsville, Lafayette, Crowley, Lake Charles, Breaux Bridge, Eunice and Carencro) Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine like a falafel plate with salad (no feta cheese) and hummus. Try a few other items like baba ganoush (eggplant and sesame oil), red pepper hummus, vegetarian grape leaves, and a variety of salads with falafel and no cheese. Main Squeeze Juice Co. in Lake Charles Keep it light with smoothies, fresh pressed juices, granola bowls and salads at Main Squeeze. This sesame salad will leave you feeling refreshed with quinoa, spring mix, tofu, purple cabbage, carrots, edamame, scallions, sesame seeds and peanut ginger dressing. Tribe Collective in Lafayette Don’t limit yourself on breakfast when you can go to Tribe Collective and enjoy a variety of vegan items like waffles with fruit, pancakes with granola, fried green tomato biscuits, or sweet potato and spinach hash. Visit for lunch as well and try the Na’choz with vegan chilli, zucchini gyro, black bean tacos, wraps and sandwiches.

The Steep House in Lafayette Work peacefully on your laptop and enjoy a snack at this herbal tea and specialty coffee bar. Their food menu includes a variety of toasts served on vegan bread including avocado toast, almond butter toast and fresh jam, or banana toast with almonds, granola, cinnamon and fresh jam.

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irthdays, meetings and parties at the office or events don’t have to be all donuts, boudin and meat pies (even though we really love that stuff). Save the indulgences for when the holidays come around and broaden your horizons with Juice Bar in Lafayette’s latest menu, catering! Fresh ingredients from scratch provide everyone with delicious and healthy options that break up the “drive-thru” routine and will keep health goals on track. Juice Bar located in the Costco

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shopping center will take their time to deliver juices, smoothies, salads, sandwich platters, snacks and more directly to your office or home! Catering at Juice Bar is a convenient way to better serve a party or event with a variety of options, leaving everyone feeling satisfied and refreshed. It’s like the indulgence without the guilt, tastes great and its great for you! To order, download the app, order on the website or give the store a call at 337-806-9563.

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DON’T PIGEONHOLE YOURSELF Why diets don’t work By Tiffany Saltzman, M.S., CPT

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ave you ever tried something new and then found yourself down a rabbit hole with no idea how you got there? Kind of like a cult? Diets can sometimes be that way too. People seek out new fad diets just because they don’t know what to do and need some guidance. The next thing you know, you’ve “pigeonholed” yourself into eating things only because they are “vegan” or “keto” etc. Guess what…Oreos are vegan! That doesn’t mean that you should eat them just because you started following a vegan diet that claims to have health benefits. Instead of designing your meal plan around what you CAN’T have; focus on including things that are GOOD for you that you CAN have! Diets are limiting, but our body’s potentials are limitless and should be fueled for that. People “diet” for many reasons like certain guidelines for health, social preferences or religious practices. But almost always, diets are desired for weight loss. Listen, weight loss may be a struggle for a lot of people but the science is very simple: CALORIE DEFICIT. The amount of calories you consume should be less than the amount you burn for weight loss to happen, that’s it! Fueling your body with fresh, nutrient dense, raw ingredients and making sure that your calorie intake is appropriate for your activity level is the way to go. This may seem difficult if you’re not used to cooking, but it’s pretty simple. Here are a few tips to get started: 1. Start the week meal prepping. Cook a few different types of lean protein with a few different vegetable options so that you can mix and match. 2. Do your research. Start investigating food. When you delve in to the science of food and what different ingredients can do for your body, you’ll be more likely to include them in your diet. 3. Make it fresh. Stick with wholesome ingredients. Cook your food and don’t eat from a box. If you can make it from scratch with minimal processed ingredients and added sugar and fat, chances are it will also be lower in calories and match up with your fitness and weight loss goals. Don’t get so caught up in what you’re following, so much that you get away from what is right for your body. Keep it simple and fuel your body with the right things. Dieting and meal planning will seem much easier to stick with if you feel great and aren’t fussing at yourself for things that you “aren’t supposed to eat.”

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REDUCING JOINT PAIN Does it ever get better? By Brandon J. Alleman, OMP, CEK, HHP, D.PSc

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any people suffer from joint pain. Often, these individuals are told that their joint pain is “genetic” and they must learn to “live with it.” The fact is that there are many things that are within your power to improve and possibly eliminate joint pain. Here are few of those “things:” IMPROVE POSTURE AND BODY MECHANICS Find a qualified professional to assess your postural alignment and movement mechanics. Optimizing both will ease stress on the joints and load bearing structures of the body.

REGULATE BLOOD SUGAR / CELLULAR ENERGY PRODUCTION This requires that you customize your nutritional efforts to YOUR physiology. If you are eating the wrong foods in the wrong combinations at the wrong times, you will drain your energy reserves. When energy demand exceeds the supply, the stress/inflammatory response is initiated. Left unchecked, this can eventually lead to joint pain via inflammation and long-term decreases in cortisol output. EASE THE BURDEN ON THE GI SYSTEM Overburdening the GI system with indigestible fibers and polyunsaturated fatty acids (which hinder protein metabolism) may contribute to joint pain. This is one of the reasons fasting works for severe rheumatism…it takes the load off the digestive system and relieves joint pain. However, fasting is immunosuppressive so I am not advocating it. Avoid hard-to-digest foods, fibers, etc. and ease the burden on the GI and immune systems. BE SURE YOU ARE ADEQUATELY HYDRATED Dehydration is the enemy of healthy joints. The coefficient of friction in a well-hydrated joint is actually less than that of steel on ice. Drink somewhere between 2 and 3 liters of clean water per day on a regular basis. Increase your intake if you are sweating profusely. IMPROVE YOUR FOOD QUALITY AS BEST AS YOU CAN Decrease your intake of boxed, bagged, and canned foods. These foods will quickly overload Phase I detoxification pathways of the liver, which essentially run on sulfur. When there is not enough nutrition to run these pathways efficiently, where does the body find the extra sulfur? Cartilage! The immune system will break down cartilage to run the detoxification pathways of the liver. This can, and often does, lead to joint pain. Handle the above business and your joints will thank you! 38

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MINDFUL MAINTENANCE The changing face of self-care By James Eckhoff, MS, NCC, LPC, LAC

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began to ask Andrea to marry him. The pragmatic Andrea did not believe him, and told him to “quit joking about proposing” to her in front of her parents. She then realized that her family was getting emotional, and her best friend was crying. Determinedly, Grant finally popped the question, “Will you marry me?” Of course she said, “Yes!”

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A TALE OF TWO CULTURES By Lisa Hanchey ANDREA HERRERA, 25,

Medical Lab Technician at Opelousas General, from Cuidad del Carmen Campeche, Mexico

GRANT PAUL CHAMPAGNE, 25, Machinist at Stabil Drill, from Loureauville, LA

WEDDING DATE: JULY 20, 2018 BETWEEN TWO COUNTRIES Born in born Morelia Michoacán, Andrea Herrera spent her childhood between Mexico and the U.S.A. She grew up in Cuidad del Carmen Campeche in the south of Mexico, and then moved on to southwest Louisiana at the University of Louisiana – Lafayette. SOMETHING FISHY GOING ON While studying nursing at ULL, Andrea met handsome Loreauville native, Grant. Their first date was “a lot of fun,” Grant says, but “slightly weird for the Cajun boy.” On the high recommendation of Andrea’s

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best friend Jessica, Grant invited the Mexican beauty to a romantic dinner at Bonefish Grill. Not so coincidentally, Andrea’s friends were at a prom dinner and sat next to them at the restaurant. She says that her friends were “staring and giggling” at them during the entire dinner. At last, the couple escaped to the theater to watch Hunger Games. “We had a blast, and felt comfortable with each other by laughing and conversing the entire night,” Andrea shares. OPPOSITES ATTRACT Grant is a true Cajun boy who loves hunting, camping and playing

video games, while Andrea is on the serious side. Grant enjoys making jokes, which annoys Andrea at times, but inevitably makes her laugh. “The serious and goofy characteristics of our personalities balance our relationship,” Grant reveals. Grant knew that Andrea was the one for him, “the second she opened the door,” he confides. “I love her smile and she is the woman I need and want in my life. She is perfect!” Andrea fell in love with Grant for his “charisma, goofiness, big heart and beautiful eyes.” She says the key to their relationship of opposites is that, “we complement each other, since Grant is our goofy side and I am the more serious side. It balances the relationship.” For Andrea, there was no doubt that she and Grant would make it in the long run. “My favorite quote is ‘If you love something, let it go. If it comes back to you, it is forever. If it doesn’t come back, it was not meant to be.” As a couple, the two spend a lot of time with friends and family, and enjoy camping and cooking with them. THE PROPOSAL When it came time for the proposal, Grant planned it out with Andrea’s dad. His idea was to have a special dinner with family and friends in Houston, where Andrea’s family now lives. Before dinner, Grant plotted to propose to Andrea at the Uptown Houston Waterwall Park. During the walk from the car to the waterfall, Grant started feeling incredibly nervous. The moment he got down on one knee, Andrea’s family started snapping pictures. Shaking, Grant

A BI-CULTURAL WEDDING For the couple, the most special part of the wedding was having their Mexican and Cajun families become one. “Seeing how everyone enjoyed themselves and being able to see the traditions from where we both come from was important and special for the both of us,” Grant explains. Andrea says that the most important part of their wedding was the mass because it was bilingual. “It meant a lot since we had family from out of the country,” says Andrea. The couple gives special thanks to wedding planner Lidice Ortiz-Manor of Momentous Event Planners for making the celebration special. “We are thankful for the hard work our wedding planner Lidice did with our wedding,” Andrea says. “She definitely brought two cultures together as one.” Newlyweds Grant and Andrea also give kudos to DJ Aaron Lane. “He did an amazing job of fusing together the two cultures musically,” Grant acknowledges. “Everyone enjoyed themselves dancing and partying.” The couple sends a special thanks to Bolgiano Media for “doing a great job capturing every moment of this special day.”

THE PERFECT HONEYMOON After the blessed event, the couple trekked to an all-inclusive resort in Negril, Jamaica. “It was beyond beautiful, perfect and very relaxing,” Andrea gushes. “We got to do so many activities like beachsidehorseback riding, zip lining, and relaxing on the beautiful beach.”

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WILL “BREAKING THE BANK” BREAK YOUR MARRIAGE? Financial habits that reduce conflict and ensure success By Hannah Comeaux, M.A, LPC, LMFT

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till paying for family vacations? School recently started and now the holidays are coming! All those seasonal expenses can put a kink in your normal spending habits. Financial tension is near the top of the list for stress on a marriage. Here are a few ways to minimize money issues. • Discuss your family history of handling finances. Did your parents live within or above their means? Many people continue behaviors as an adult that they learned from their childhood. Confront the issues and be willing to seek advice and change. • Explore financial fears. Not having enough or not being able to provide for the family adequately are fears from past experiences that can result in hiding money, spontaneous purchases and credit card debt. Honest and open relationships ensure long-lasting ones!

• Establish which of you is the spender or the saver. Opposites attract! Usually one of you is the free spirit and the other wants a calculated plan. Lean on your partner’s strengths. If they are well organized and a better financial planner, let them take the lead. • Create a budget. Financial freedom begins by getting on the same page. Agreeing on future goals and how your money will be spent omits conflict before it starts. • Be flexible. Revisit each of these suggestions from time to time and re-evaluate. Be patient! Establishing new habits take time so allow grace for your spouse AND yourself. Hannah Comeaux is a licensed professional counselor and marriage and family therapist. Her passion is working with couples and families to restore and cultivate more meaningful relationships.

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Down to Earth Dating Enlightening ideas for singles By Heather Salsman

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eing single doesn’t have to mean being bored and cooped up inside. Nor does it mean hitting up the bars every night and being discouraged to go places alone. Get active, get involved, make some friends and experience life in different perspectives! Here are a few healthy, fun things for single people to do while staying connected.

JOIN A GYM Find a gym that is activity-focused or offers interactive group classes like kickboxing and circuit training. Many class members attend the same classes routinely, and faces will begin to seem familiar. GO TO THE FARMERS MARKET Almost every city in the 337 has a farmers market, usually on the weekends. Do some research and find out what other activities are going on at local parks and venues.

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VISIT AN ART WALK Getting to know local artists is inspiring, especially since they are so abundant in south Louisiana. Grab a friend (or don’t) and take a stroll around a local gallery, exhibit showing or art walk. BOOK A GROUP TRIP Find an upcoming group trip like kayaking or a 5k, and join it! Don’t be afraid to try something new, because everyone’s a first timer at some point. VOLUNTEER Get involved with a local non-profit organization or chamber of commerce. Networking and offering your free time is self-rewarding, plus you attract friends with similar interests and goals.

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From Grass Roots To Glory Skies Vermillion Catholic student sets high standards By Sandra McKinney

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here are several things a young man must have in order to compete on the high school football field. He must be focused, confident and determined. He should also have the ability to continue to fight on, no matter what obstacles may come his way. Garrett Wiggins is that player. As a senior at Vermilion Catholic High School in Abbeville this year, Wiggins is playing wide receiver and is determined to remain intact body wise. Since freshman year, Wiggins has sustained several injuries requiring him to sit on the sidelines during quite a few games. Continuing to stay positive despite his difficulties, he pumps his enthusiasm and encouragement into his teammates. Wiggins’ work ethic and commitment to the other players shows that though he may not be on the field for every play, the game is the most important thing. This year Wiggins feels that with the team being lead by Coach Kevin Fourquier, they have an excellent chance to make it to the playoffs. The young athlete loves outdoor activities of all kinds including fishing and camping, but there is one passion that drives him most of all, which is his fierce determination to obtain his pilot’s license. Since he was a little boy he has

looked up at the heavens wanting to see the moon and finding the best way to get there. With plans to begin the numerous amount of flying hours required, Wiggins is setting into motion ways to be able to explore his love of flying and earning a living. Flying fits into his desire to travel the world, allowing him to explore different cities and cultures. And while he loves his community, his sense of wanderlust is evident when he speaks of traveling to other destinations. As he looks toward his final school year, Wiggins wants to finish with a few simple accomplishments. Starting with a fantastic football season, spending time with his friends and pursuing the requirements to fly, his dedication makes it certain that every dream he has for his future will become reality. For him, quitting is just not an option.

He must be focused, confident and determined. He should also have the ability to continue to fight on, no matter what obstacles may come his way.

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Gone to Uganda 11-year-old local shares her travel journal By Heather Salsman

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ali Latiolais, an 11-year old girl from Lafayette, La took the trip of a lifetime this summer to Uganda. She spent her most of her time in cites of Kampala and Jinja. Latiolais has a passion for traveling and helping others, so on behalf of the Young Living Gold organization, she traveled a very long way to complete mission work. In order to keep memories of this journey, Latiolais recorded hers days of travel in a journal. She has invited readers to get a glance at her interests and is proud to share her adventures! Read a snippet of her first journal entry below, and head over to 337magazine.com for the rest, located under the “kids and pets” tab.

GET TO KNOW MALI:

Where do you go to school? Latiolais: I am homeschooled by my mom who used to be a teacher. Our school is called Southern Minds. What is the most interesting food you’ve ever tried? Latiolais: Barbecued octopus. What is your favorite part about traveling? Latiolais: Getting to see different cultures and the way of life for other people. What is your least favorite part about traveling? Latiolais: Not always being able to use the water in different countries and layovers. Are you scared of flying? Latiolais: No, I enjoy it! 44

What inspired you to travel and start your journal? Latiolais: I’ve wanted to travel to places where I could make a difference and change the world ever since I was little. I can’t say there was one specific thing that inspired me, I just knew in my heart it was what I was being called to do.

Who is your idol? Latiolais: Nikki Davis. I learned the word “empower” from her. I watched a YouTube video where she spoke about how even if we just empower one person to help another, we can change the world. She is a great person and I want to be like her when I grow up.

What do your parents do for a living? Latiolais: My dad Thomas is a mechanical engineer. My mom Ashley owns her own business and is a Young Living Gold leader.

What do you want to be when you grow up? A philanthropist

What do you like to do for fun in your spare time? Latiolais: Dance, read, sew, paint, color and pretend to be onstage!

If you could travel to anywhere in the world, where would you go? I would go to Greece for pleasure and Ecuador for another mission trip.

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A Peek Into Her Journal: “Now it was time to board our eight and a half-hour flight to Amsterdam. What on earth was I going to do for such a long time? Well, as soon as I got to my seat I realized we had our own TV screen! I was so happy to have something to do during this super long flight. I watched a movie and went to sleep. They really spoil you on these long plane rides! They served us two meals and a snack. The food was pretty good. I got a little rest on this flight because my mom covered me in sleep oils. She said I better rest because when we land in Amsterdam, it would be a new day! We traveled eight hours and it is an eight-hour time difference. Bye bye 16 hours of my life. The Amsterdam airport was the coolest! Things were very efficient there. People were there to answer questions and help you get your bags through security very quickly. The food was YUMMY! We ate breakfast in teacups (not actual teacups but big ones that had a booth in it). I ate Stroopwafles and coffee candies for the first time, which I’m not really allowed to have but my mom was really tired and since I was in a different country she said I could try it. They were really good! After everyone rested and ate, we went to explore. We found this really neat tulip shop that had wooden tulips, glass tulips and REAL tulips! We bought a few to bring home to our family. We also saw a giant cat made out of yarn. I really enjoyed all of the unique things in Amsterdam but the best part about my time there was spending time with my mom. I also had my first sneeze in a different country. I know that’s not super awesome, but I was really tired and I thought it was funny. The next thing I know we were on another eight hour flight but the next time we would be on land I would FINALLY be in Africa!” *Follow the rest of Mali’s story at 337magazine.com* V OL U M E 4 IS S U E 4

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A PERSONALIZED APPROACH TO SCHOOL WORK MAKES A HUGE DIFFERENCE FOR STUDENTS

Frustrated parents are looking for places to turn for their struggling students. Teachers are doing their best to keep up with the constant flux of the curriculum and overcrowding but the tough issues have many parents seeking outside help for their worried and anxious students. They are looking for a more personal touch. As more and more families search for answers, parents are turning to Sylvan Learning Center. Their proven and personalized approach has been a staple in Lafayette for more than 30 years; enriching students’ lives and education. With Sylvan, “problem students” learn their potential and students who need a challenge find learning can be exciting again. Sylvan Offers: • Personalized Tutoring- For kids who are struggling with scores and confidence. • Academic Coaching- For kids who need more practice and help with homework. • Advancement & Test Prep- For kids who are on the fast track or need help with advanced coursework. • STEM Enrichment- For kids interested in science, technology, engineering, and math. With decades of experience in helping students realize their goals, Sylvan has the solutions you’ve been searching for. The learning center has developed proven methods and guarantees you’ll see improvement in your child’s school performance. Don’t let a lack of confidence and test anxiety get the best of your child. Know there is personalized help available. Call Sylvan today at (337) 232-7323 and get your student on the right track!

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BACKPACK SAFETY CHECKLIST Acclaimed regional chiropractor weighs in on all that schoolbag weight By Sevie Zeller

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hile back pain tends to be more prevalent among adult populations, school age children can also be affected, especially if they had a preexisting condition such as scoliosis. As a matter of fact, the Consumer Product Safety Commission reports thousands of injuries each year resulting from the misuse of book bags. 337 Magazine reached out to Dr. Michelle Carr of Carr Chiropractic Clinic (StayAdjusted.com) for a few tips on how parents can help their little ones lighten their load. 1. Backpacks should weigh no more than 10 percent of a child’s body weight. A bag that is too heavy can place undue amounts of stress on a growing spine. Make sure your child is not leaning forward or backward to accommodate the bag’s weight. 2. Make sure the child is only carrying essential items to reduce backpack weight. Over the year, backpacks can get cluttered with non-essential items, so be sure to clean the bag out regularly. Leave any textbooks and binders at home or in a locker when they are not needed. 3. The size of the backpack does matter. Your child’s backpack should not be an item a child can “grow into.” It should be no wider than your child’s shoulders and should not extend below the hips. 4. Distribute the weight of the bag’s contents as evenly as possible. Balancing the contents of your child’s bag will help reduce discomfort and stress. If the bag has side pockets, keep them evenly filled to help maintain proper posture. 5. Keep items centered to help keep your child balanced. Large books, binders and laptops should be placed directly against the back, with smaller items placed furthest from the back. Make sure the contents of the bag rest flat against the back, packing irregularly shaped objects away from the back. 6. Always carry a backpack using both straps. The goal is to safely distribute the weight of the pack. Using both straps will ensure that weight is evenly distributed across the back,

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reducing spinal stress. Carrying a pack on one side will shift the entire weight of its contents to one side and may contribute to spinal health problems. 7. Adjust the bag according to the child’s shoulders and hips. A properly adjusted backpack will sit at shoulder height and will rest at or above the child’s hips. An incorrectly set backpack will place undue pressure on the shoulders and spine. 8. Choose a bag with wide, padded straps. Wide straps help distribute the weight over the back evenly. Padded straps will help to ensure comfort. 9. Choose a bag with chest and lumbar straps to reduce stress. These straps will help reduce stress on the neck, shoulders and spine. Straps also promote proper posture while wearing the backpack, which is essential for keeping a growing spine healthy. Dr. Michelle Carr is licensed and trained to diagnose and treat patients of all ages and will use gentle treatment for children. Additionally, she can also prescribe exercises designed to help children develop strong muscles, along with instruction in good nutrition, posture and sleeping habits. Call 337-993-CARR to schedule an appointment.

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How team activities teach life skills and foster social development By Hannah Comeaux, M.A, LPC, LMFT

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o, you’ve decided your little athlete isn’t going to be the next sports superstar! Is it worth all the after-school practice sessions, weekend game time and extra strain on the budget to keep your kids in sports or other team-related extracurricular activities? The answer is a definitive yes! These activities do more for children than just keep them busy and help burn off excess energy from sitting in the classroom all day. Team activities allow for quality family time and are a lifetime investment in making them healthier, happier and more successful adults! • Sports build character, personal values and resilience. Throughout life we face obstacles and failures. Responding to challenges will cultivate self-discipline, personal responsibility and perseverance through disappointments without giving up easily. • Teamwork builds social skills. It provides children with the opportunity to overcome

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shyness, make friends and learn camaraderie while also learning conflict-resolution skills with friends and enemies alike. Children become team-focused instead of self-focused. They may learn leadership but also how to follow, sacrifice and accept the decisions of others for the greater good of the team. Most importantly they gain respect for rules, peers, coaches and officials.

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PET ESSENTIALS Local products that your pets will drool over By Heather Salsman

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Drug Emporium is a popular, nostalgic place for shoppers to find specialty dietary items, discounted groceries, cosmetics and a large variety of vitamins and supplements. They also carry several locally made goods and gifts. Believe it or not, you can find an entire aisle of pet necessities like dog and cat food, toys and treats. Check out these adorable car coasters and socks that represent your favorite breed!

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The Dog Stop is literally an all-in-one place to bring your pup for the ultimate day out of the house. Not only do they offer grooming, day care and boarding, but a fully stocked store inside of their shop. Customers can find specialty foods like Blue Buffalo, supplements and destructive-chewer toys. Some of the customer favorites include these Premium Paws aromatherapy sprays and shampoos made by Cajun Creations Gifts and More in Lafayette. This Dirty Dog Shammy rug helps to prevent tracking in mud and the Gismo leashes and accessories make dog walking comfortable.

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Spoiled Pet Spa and Boutique is focused on giving your pet the royal treatment. They carry a closet-sized selection of costumes, casual wear and accessories to dress up your pet. Look at these exclusive alligator collars that are designed and made here in Lafayette by Leslie Sandlin! Spoiled is the place to go if you want to give your pet or a friend’s pet a pawsome specialty gift.

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Delhomme Animal Clinic is constantly striving to keep our beloved pets healthy and safe. With services like nutritional counseling, boarding, and medical and surgical procedures, there is one thing that is very essential for the safety of our pets: microchipping. A microchip, which is a tiny device about the size and shape of a grain of rice, is placed just under the loose skin at the back of the neck. When a lost dog or cat without an ID tag is found, a veterinarian can trace back to who the owners are by scanning the microchip. Delhomme Animal Clinic in Breaux Bridge recommends microchipping and can offer this service at an affordable rate. They can chip rabbits, birds, ferrets and other companion animals too!

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Turning Disappointment Into Determination By Brandon Comeaux Photo courtesy of mcnessesports.com

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hen a team finishes a season with nine wins, the players usually have the opportunity to end it with a postseason appearance. That wasn’t the case for the 2017 players of the McNeese Cowboys. A team that achieved six of nine wins in the double digits ended up falling short of the postseason. The two road losses to Southland Conference powers, Central Arkansas and Nicholls, as well as a weak strength of schedule is what held the Cowboys from being chosen by the selection committee to be in the playoffs. Will 2018 be the year that the Cowboys make it back to postseason? REDEEMING TWO LOSSES Central Arkansas - Over the last two seasons, the team has really taken it to McNeese, winning by 35-0 and 47-17 scores. Central Arkansas went undefeated in SLC play in 2018, but with a new head coach and many new faces in the starting lineup, the Cowboys could celebrate homecoming with a rude welcome of UCA. Nicholls – The heartbreaking loss to the Colonels last year was ultimately what kept the Cowboys out of the playoffs. Lorran Fonseca’s last-second field goal helped Nicholls squeak out an early-season victory against the Cowboys. That specific game haunts McNeese, as Nicholls received the invite to the playoffs instead. Following the first two games on the road, the Cowboys will host the Colonels at

home and will look to atone for last season’s disappointment. It’s imperative that the Cowboys stay focused each and every week, not allowing any of the opponents it handily beat last season to catch them off guard in 2018. NON-CONFERENCE GAME TO WATCH On Sept. 22, the Cowboys travel to Provo, Utah, to take on the BYU Cougars, a program trying to rebound from an uncharacteristic losing season. With the Cowboys returning several players from last season, and BYU looking to find its identity again, McNeese has an opportunity to pull an upset over a storied program. AT THE HELM Coach Lance Guidry – The third year head coach has led McNeese to winning seasons

in both years at the helm. The defensiveminded coach Guidry has led the Cowboys into one of the better defensive squad in FCS. OFFENSE AND DEFENSE Quarterback, James Tabary, leads the Cowboys offense that returns two first Team All-Conference players – Tight End Lawayne Ross and Running Back David Hamm. Defensive back B.J. Blunt, linebacker Tre Porter and defensive lineman Micah Udeh highlight a tough defense. SPECIAL TEAMS Kicker Bailey Raborn returns after missing only one field goal last season. LAST PLAYOFF TRIP It’s been three years since McNeese suffered a second round playoff home loss to the fellow SLC member Sam Houston State, a team they had beaten one month earlier, to help ensure an undefeated regular season. Interestingly, SHSU is not on the 2018 schedule. Visit mcneesesports. com for more information

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THE JOURNEY STARTS HERE: An inside look at coach Billy Napier By Courtney Bergeron

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new chapter is beginning in Lafayette as Billy Napier has started his first season as head coach of the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Football team. Before this new adventure, Napier has been a part of several successful football programs including Arizona State, Colorado State and the University of Alabama. But now, he is taking on his biggest challenge yet: leading a team of his own. Under Napier’s unique coaching style, the team will have a chance to grow and develop an identity of their own. “We’ve got a good group of players who have bought into the culture that we’re trying to establish,” said Napier.

One of Napier’s main mantras for the team is the “The Journey Starts Here.” But what exactly does “the journey” entail? According to Napier, it’s one of the core aspects of his program. The journey involves representing the University and the football team with a first-class approach. The journey is the team’s integrity, discipline, toughness, togetherness, and impact that they want to have on the community. It is about how these players represent themselves as people and not only about how well they play on Saturday nights. “It’s the dynamic that when our players leave, they have their education and a network of people around them,” said Napier. Throughout his career, Napier has worked alongside of and played for coaches that have formed him into the coach that he is now. Leaders like Nick Saban, Dabo Swinney, Tommy Bowden, Buddy Pough, Todd Graham, and Jim McElwain have all made an impact on Napier’s life. “I’m a conglomeration of all of those guys,” said Napier. With heaps of wisdom from all these role models, Napier is setting himself up for success and for creating some wisdom of his own. As the new coach takes on the season, he’s excited about the challenges and opportunities that await. Throughout their offseason, he’s worked toward establishing a quality staff, developing their players, and improving the team’s overall roster. “We’ve established expectations, and I’ve got even more conviction about the success we can have in Lafayette with this program,” said Napier. As the countdown begins to the opening game, Napier and his team will be hard at work doing what they do best: playing football. With so much unknown for the upcoming season, one thing remains certain - Coach Napier’s journey in Lafayette is just beginning.

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White being named to the Bronko Nagurski Trophy watch list; and Foster Moreau named to the John Mackey Award Preseason Watch List, the good coach is not without firepower. Expectations are high, as they always are when it comes to Tiger football. But this year especially so as the talent level is as good as it gets in top-level college ball. To quote Coach O, “Go Tigahs”!

To say Aleia Hobbs had a good year on the track is like saying Lake Ponchatrain is a puddle. Hobbs was awarded the prestigious Corbett Award for 2017-2018. The Corbett is a given to the most outstanding male and female athletes in any sport. It has been 27 years since a woman has won NCAA titles for the 60-meter indoors and the 100-meter outdoors, as well as the USATF 100-meter title in the same year. Even more incredible is that Hobbs won the NCAA 100-meter title by recording the fastest time in collegiate history running into a headwind (11.01). And it was during a rainstorm too. That’s one fast Tiger!

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The LSU Women’s Tennis Team was recently named to the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s (ITA) All-Academic Teams for 20172018. That recognition is reserved for programs that maintain a team GPA of 3.20 or higher in a given academic year. Even more impressive is that three individuals, Ryann Foster (senior, captain), Ashton Rabalais (freshman), and Luba Vasilyuk (freshman) were named on the ITA Scholar-Athlete list for maintaining a 3.50 GPA for the academic year. What’s not to love about that?

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It’s that time of year. The leaves start to turn, the evenings turn cool, or so they say, and Saturday night stadium lights shine on green turf. It’s finally football season. Many will say that this is Coach Ogeron’s defining year, as he has a lot to prove. With a stable full of performers like Greedy Williams, who was named to the 50 players to watch for the Walter Camp Player of the Year Award; Devin

The second annual Tiger 10K, sponsored by LSU Athletics, Sports BR and FRESHJUNKIE Racing, will be held on Dec. 2. Runners can choose their event as the Kids Mile, 5K and 10K races will be offered. The race will end at the foot of Tiger Stadium in the Scotty Moran Champions Plaza where food, music, and refreshments will welcome the road warriors. Last year’s race had 4600 registered runners, and this year is certain to sell out as well. The event benefits The LSU Student Athlete Life Skills Program. Last one there is Alabama Elephant!

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2018 Louisiana USSSA Hall of Fame Class Talented Acadiana men receive recognition and induction By Brandon Comeaux

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ince 2000, the Louisiana USSSA (United States Slo-Pitch Softball Association) Hall of Fame has honored individuals across the state for their contributions to the game. This year, the organization is adding some Cajun flare to its prestigious group. Perry Gallow of

Opelousas had an interesting start on his path to the Hall. Gallow provided 27 years of service at the Opelousas Police Department and was elected as chief Gallow in 2006. While his father was his greatest inspiration for the love of baseball and softball, his softball career began when he joined a pickup team organized by the police department. “I found out the game was not as easy as it looked,” Gallow says with a laugh. “28 years later my passion for the sport is stronger than ever and I am as competitive at 54 years of age as I was then at 26, certainly not as fast though!” This game with the help of wonderful sponsors and great teammates has allowed him to travel to 15 different states and participate in 15 different world tournaments, with more still to come. In those 28 years he has hit well over 800 home runs, 18 all tournament selections, and twice named team World Series MVP (Law Enforcement-2013/ Senior Softball 2015). Gallow once held an event, “Chief

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Gallow’s Home Run Derby.” With the help of sponsors and the law enforcement community, the player was able to raise over $60,000 for the Opelousas Boys and Girls Club. “To be inducted into the Louisiana USSSA Hall of Fame I consider an incredible honor. Being recognized by your peers is a humbling experience. I am very grateful to receive this honor and consider it to be the greatest highlight of my athletic career, thus far. I am extremely grateful for my wife’s support and encouragement as well as the many incredible sponsors, teammates, opponents, umpires and coaches,” says Gallow. Steve Peloquin

of Lafayette has a passion for softball, which is heard every season when the Ragin’ Cajuns take the diamond. As the radio voice of the Peloquin UL softball team, he combines an incredible knowledge of the game with an excitement that is unmatched. Peloquin also had a career in softball long before he began calling Ragin’ Cajuns games nearly 15 years ago. Peloquin, who was one of the top five pitchers in the state, went on to win two state championships as well as a regional title while serving as player-manager of both teams. The player has umpired in state and regional tournaments and has also been

the host of the Louisiana USSSA Banquet for the last 10 years. It’s because of this diverse background in the sport that Stevie P. is now a Hall of Famer. “I’m honored beyond belief. I grew up loving the game,” says Peloquin with a smile, reminiscing about how he used to go out to Beaver and Girard Parks to watch some of the top softball players in the area compete. “While other people grew up wanting to be like Pete Rose or Steve Garvey, I wanted to be like Jack Dale Delhomme.” Jack Dale Delhomme

of Breaux Bridge formerly played second base for Pete Nicolosi & Associates, winning multiple state titles throughout his career. On those teams, he Delhomme paired with fellow infielder Rickey Broussard to form what Peloquin calls “the best double play combination in the state throughout the 70s.” According to the Louisiana USSSA Hall of Fame website, the pair turned a record-breaking 16 double plays in the 1979 Regional Championship in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. The talented player gave the inception speech when Broussard was inducted into the USSSA Hall of Fame in 2016. Delhomme later coached basketball at Fatima and Teurlings Catholic, and even went on to become the mayor of Breaux Bridge.

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irst of all, what is an apiary? And why are all of these people talking about “save the bees?” Well, here’s the deal. An apiary is where bees and beehives call home. Apiaries form well where there is access to water, but are situated high above the water to avoid excess moisture. Orchards, farms and areas with exposure to large amounts of sun are most beneficial for these bee homes. One of the greatest locations to house the honey-making species is right here in our backyard, the Atchafalaya Basin. The Louisiana Beekeepers Association (LBA) works to educate on the importance of the honeybee as an educational and agricultural resource. According to their website, the LBA also works with the scientific community to do further research on the health and sustainability of the honeybee as a pollinator and producer of honey and other products of the hive. Take a look at these clubs that meet in the 337 to discuss the health and livelihood of our local apiaries and precious pollinators. Full contact information can be found at labeekeepers.org. Bee pollination is crucial to our ecosystem because many plants rely on this process to reproduce. Without bees and their busy workdays, the ecosystem would take a depressing turnaround. Honey is good for not only eating, but for several other types of products and treatments like: lip balms, hand moisturizers, face toner, wound therapy, hair reconstructing, burns, sore throats, sleep aid, hangovers, cough suppressants and more. Take a moment to recognize some of the honey collectors that are using the local apiaries to our full advantage.

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Meets at North Library, Carencro

Bayou Beekeepers

Meets at Green’s Café, Jennings

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Lake Area Beekeepers Club Meets at LSU Ag Center, Lake Charles

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Meets at Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Training Center, DeRidder Bernard’s Apiaries You may have seen this honey in your pantry since childhood. Bernard’s Apiaries in Henderson, La provides Acadiana with a 100% pure, non-pasteurized honey and comes in many different sizes. You can find it pretty much anywhere like Super One, Rouse’s, Walmart, Drug Emporium and of course online! Carmichaels Honey Nathan Carmichael and his wife Marcela own and operate Carmichael’s Honey LLC. Their family runs around 10,000 hives in the Acadiana area, including Scott, Cankton, Maurice, Abbeville and Lafayette. They package and sell around 1 million pounds of honey each year in over 2,000 retail stores including Sam’s, Walmart, Target, Rouses, Kroger, Whole Foods, Albertsons and Super1 as well as other independent retailers in the state of Louisiana.

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Their honey is raw and unfiltered, as nature intended. That means it’s gently heated for ease of filling and then strained in order to remove the “bees knees.” All pollen and enzymes are retained in their honey and nothing is lost in our process except unwanted wax and bee parts. Find it in different sizes and even cinnamon flavor! Guidry’s Organic Farm’s Guidry Organic Farms located in Scott and Sunset is well known for their pecans and pecan oil. But have you tried their honey? Their natural, pure, unfiltered honey is from honeybees that forage on dewberry, blackberry, swamp buttercup and Chinese tallow groqn in South Louisiana. The rich honey makes a darker honey with more vitamins, minerals and antioxidant properties. Find them on the shelves at Champagnes Supermarket, Fresh Pickins, Don’s Specialty Meats, Sandra’s Café and Health Food Store, Nunu’s and several more. Happy Wings Honey Farms This local beehive service is doing much more than producing honey. With apiaries located in Hathaway, Happy Wings is utilizing the natural resource for several other products like splinter removing balm, hand sanitizer, surface cleaner, soaps, lip balm, candles, stretch mark cream and vapor rubs for children. Find them at a few shops in Hathaway and Jennings, or just order directly from them! Ducky’s Apiaries Not only does Ducky’s sell local and raw unfiltered honey from apiaries around Acadiana, but they specialize in bee removal as well. Removing bees and handling them safely is crucial to the production of bees and their behavior. Ducky’s analyzes a hive and makes sure that the removal doesn’t stress the bees out, plus they detect any aggression or illnesses that some of the bees might have which could cause further issues. If you need a hive removed, trust the professionals and call Ducky’s at 252-469-2817. No job to big or small for Ducky’s, all the way from Jennings to Lafayette. Bee Brothers Honey Also offering bee removal services in Carencro is Bee Brothers owned by Brent, Bryan and Craig Robin. These three have been striving to safely remove bees and preserve the best honey for over three years. No chemicals are used during removal and they are also proud members of the Acadiana Beekeepers Association. Call them for more information at 337-230-3425. V OL U M E 4 IS S U E 4

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ncounter Wayne Toups in a way you have never experienced before. The well-known musician has compiled another amazing project that is sure to please. For nearly 30 years, Wayne Toups has pushed the limits of his music. Not only has he received critical acclaim for his work including a Grammy Award and multiple hall of fame inductions, but has also built a reputation for being one of the most exciting bands in the business. Now you can see him in a whole new way. Royal BluGarou featuring Wayne Toups is an intimate and thrilling new way to see and hear all of your favorite songs like “Take My Hand, Tupelo Honey, Johnnie Can’t Dance,” and more. This acoustic band is a stripped-down version of Toups’ popular songs with a whole new feel and no loss of urgency. Toups, showing off his raw vocals and mesmerizing accordion skills, plays alongside gutsy guitar riffs driven by a rockin’ acoustic bass. Embracing a spectrum of musical styles ranging from Cajun, blues, country and rock and roll, this is one show you don’t want to miss. 3 3 7 M A GA ZIN E.CO M

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LISTEN Outdoor live music series in the 337 By Heather Salsman As the breeze makes it’s way in and the mosquitoes (hopefully) make their way out, fall has everyone in a good mood. Grab a blanket or a few chairs and head over to any of these outdoor music series in the 337. Support the community by leaving ice chests at home and enjoy the food and drinks sold at the events! Check Facebook or the hosting websites for full artist lineups. Downtown Alive Fridays from 6p.m. – 8p.m. Parc Sans Souci and Parc International in Lafayette St. Julien Jams Fridays from 5:30p.m. – 9p.m. St. Julien Park in Broussard Beats on the Bayou Saturdays from 6p.m. – 10p.m. Isle of Iberia RV Resort in New Iberia Sugar Jam Saturdays from 6p.m. – 9p.m. Sugar Mill Pond Town Center in Youngsville Rhythms on the River Thursdays from 5:30p.m. – 8:30p.m. City Club at River Ranch in Lafayette

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ock ‘n’ Bowl de Lafayette is officially open and is the new destination for a grand old time! Unlike your average bowling alley, Rock ‘n’ Bowl provides a different concept with a live music stage and dance floor right in between two sets of lanes. Bowlers can watch their favorite football team or music videos on huge projectors as they bowl and drink from the full service bar. Once a bank, the building has been remodeled with private lofts that overlook the entire alley, perfect for hosting a party or event. Also in the building is a full service, elegant restaurant that is situated down the hall from the bowling and live music. Visit the Rock ‘n’ Bowl de Lafayette Facebook page for the lineup of musicians like Louisiana Red, Bag of Donuts, Geno Delafose and Flow Tribe.

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rammy-produced rock band FOUNDRY is performing in Lafayette on Saturday October 27th, for two one-of-a-kind performances. Their arrival marks another significant event: a homecoming for FOUNDRY’s drummer, Acadiana native Marc Brattin, who has been performing in Las Vegas and other select venues around the country. FOUNDRY is an American Hard Rock Band from Las Vegas featuring vocalist Mark Boals, guitarist Chris Iorio, bassist Scott Griffin and drummer Marc Brattin, with special guest appearance by Lafayette native Kelly Keeling. They will begin their whirlwind tour of the Hub City by performing the National Anthem for UL Football game against Arkansas State. Later that night will be their performance in a full-blown rock concert at the Cajundome Convention Center with rock legends FireHouse, It is an honor the band is looking forward to as well as their local fans.

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As summer has come to a close and backto-school has begun, it’s time to think about heading to the coast for a relaxing “staycation.” The Gulf Coast offers lots of new ways to get cool, from fresh bodies water to new hotels opening and wild amusement rides in Alabama.

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This past July, OWA celebrated its first anniversary as an amusement park, special events property and shopping center in Foley, Alabama. There’s much to see here, from the roller coasters and the innovative Wave ride to joining the dance with professionals at the nightly “GLOWA” party. Visitors can enjoy delicious burgers at Wahlburgers and fun, food and drinks at the sports bar Groovy Goat. Both are destinations that pride themselves on cooking dishes from scratch and off everyday family activities.

Pass Christian Soap Co. Before you head into that decadent bathtub at Hotel Pass Christian (not every room has them so request one if that’s your preference), be sure and pick up bath bombs and other bath treasures in the Pass Christian Soap Co. store located at the bottom of the hotel. All products are made with local and natural ingredients.

Ohr O Keefe Museum George Rodrigue is a household name in Acadiana, but even some Louisiana residents have not seen the few of his giant Blue Dog paintings on exhibit at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art in Biloxi. Included are four Hollywood-inspired Blue Dog paintings on chrome that were to be part of a future exhibit, had Rodrigue not passed away last year. Mark your calendars for the annual Ohr Fest on Oct. 6. 58

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A Western Iowa Welcome Discover the quaint and historical Council Bluffs By Theresa Russell

“Eight years ago in SeaGrove at 30a sitting on the beach, I said “I do” to the love of my life. It was me, the sunset and God. In this moment I was thanking him for all the beautiful memories and blessings we have shared together.” -Billie Mick

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iscovering previous unknown territory makes travel worthwhile. Bringing geography and history to life and showcasing local hospitality completes the travel picture. Just across the Missouri River from Omaha, Council Bluffs sits inconspicuously on the opposite shore. Within its confines, several outstanding attractions lure in visitors.

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Connecting the dots between destinations nicely completes a historical picture. Perhaps the most famous resident of Council Bluffs, General Greenville Dodge was a true Renaissance man who was involved in the Civil War; a banker, a politician and a railroad builder. His company played a significant role in the western expansion of the railroad. The Union Pacific Railroad Museum tells the story of the railroad and is worth spending several hours for exploration. Squirrel jails existed in several spots across the country and one of them now acts as a museum. The background sounds of prisoner’s voices and the authentic setting of the Historic Squirrel Cage Jail might instill a sense of malaise in the faint of heart. The rotating jailhouse is one of few

remaining in existence. Lewis and Clark are honored with a monument and overlook designating their historic meeting with the Otoe and Missouri Indians. THE OUTDOORS

Outdoor enthusiasts find plenty of spots for enjoying nature. The Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge gives great views of the Omaha skyline, as does Tom Hannafan River’s Edge Park located at the foot of the bridge. Walkers and cyclists find easy access to a variety of trails from this point. An evening light show keeps guests lingering. Cyclists pedal every Thursday on the Wabash Trace Nature Trail for the camaraderie at the Mineola Steakhouse. Hitchcock Nature Center specializes in raptor viewing from a 45-foot observation tower, where expansive views of the area and raptors taking advantage of temperatures can be seen. On the ground, several trails pass through the Loess Hills terrain, found only in a few places in the world. The people are friendly and great dining options abound. Spend a few days discovering all that Council Bluffs has to offer.

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