Face Magazine ~ September 2009

SEPTEMBER 2009

MOM MADE OVER

One Acadiana mom gets a fresh look.

Learn how you can too.

BOHO DONE RIGHT Fall’s most artistic, free-spirited looks

LIBBIE HARRISON

The one decision that changed Libbie’s life (and saved countless others).

JOHN FALCON

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Inspiration at every turn

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Lately I’ve thought a lot about death. About what it means to live after your loved ones die.

About what it takes to truly honor someone’s legacy. About how the loss of a life changes everything about your life.

It was something that was on my mind as the final days of my precious Grandma Wanda drew near and when I returned to work recently after her death they were right there again as I sat across from our cover girl Libbie Harrison.

As Libbie recounted her feelings after losing her youngest son and her father the words rang true to my own experience only days before. As I headed to interview Libbie I made an effort to put on my big girl pants, get into work mode and push anything personal to the side.

But, God wouldn’t let it happen.

Instead, He gave me Libbie’s interview that day. Her kind words and wisdom were a surprising gift.

And that’s what life is all about – giving something good, passing along a gift to the next person.

It’s something Libbie knows a lot about. She’s devoting her life to organ donation education. And Libbie is not alone. Our first ever cover man, John “JayCee” Falcon, is proof that the ladies don’t have the market on carrying the banner for our loved ones.

In our first ever special men’s section John honors the legacy of his mother with an event that’s all man – or more accurately all Jeep. We also feature some great tips for getting outdoors this fall and grilling that are easy enough for any man or woman. And it wouldn’t be FACE without some fashion. Check out our “Sharp

Dressed Man” for the best looks for the guys and look to our boho ladies fashion for fall’s trend that brings out the artist in everyone.

FACE is all about strong women and to that end we are featuring a group of ladies who may be some of the strongest to date – the Miles Strong gals of Miles Perret Cancer Services who are working out mid-treatment. And I don’t have what it takes to walk 2 miles every morning and do some sit-ups? The brief time spent with these strong women was another priceless gift.

As they relayed how they never thought of themselves as strong I told them a great little something I read recently – that God doesn’t give you the strength until you actually need it. And while He may not end the storms in your life, He does give you an umbrella to weather them.

Whether you’re facing cancer, the loss of a loved one or just a really crappy day, know that He’ll give you what you Amanda need when Bedgood you need it whether it’s a sturdy new umbrella or the unexpected kindness of a stranger in the middle of a work interview.

Amanda Bedgood is editor of FACE Magazine. Send your fashion inspirations, interesting stories and other musings to amanda@ facelafayette.com.

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CONTENTS September 2009

48 l THE FACE

Libbie Harrison refused to let her son die in vain. How she’s honoring his memory and saving countless lives.

And the one choice you can make that could save five lives.

newsworthy

Women in Lafayette New Face in the House

Jenée Broussard is taking the helm at Healing House; Hope for Grieving Children as their new Executive Director. Jenée has worked as a Group Director for the organization for 2 years. A native of New Iberia, Jenée is a graduate of Louisiana State University’s School of Social Work where she received a Master Degree. She is also a member of the National Association of Social Workers, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the Association for Death Education and Counseling, and served as an LSU Ambassador.

The mission of Healing House is to provide support and education for grieving children, their caregivers and the Acadiana community. It provides a safe place for children to express their grief alongside other

11 l FIERCE

The new program at Miles Perret that’s turning ladies into warriors.

16 l ALL NEW

One mom gets a new cut, color and makeup lesson. Learn how you can get in on our free offer.

24 l HEY MISTER DJ

One local radio host is changing lives one Jeep at a time.

33 l GREAT OUTDOORS

Pack your paddle and get ready for fall’s best outdoor excursions.

36 l SHARP DRESSING

Local entrepreneur receives national honors

children experiencing a similar loss. In addition, through the agency’s Tragedy Response Team, educational speeches, and resource library, Healing House strives to better inform the Acadiana community about grief related issues and provide resources to those families that are unable to attend the bi-monthly support groups. The vision is that no child grieves alone.

Check out the first ever men’s fashion spread for the best looks for him this fall.

Laurie J. James of Lafayette garnered national recognition for the fourth year in a row during a Dallas seminar for Mary Kay independent sales members from across the world.

Laurie began her Mary Kay business in 2005 and is currently an Independent Sales Director. At Seminar, she was recognized as a member of the National Court of Personal Sales for the fourth year in a row.

Mary Kay Inc.’s annual Seminar is a business conference held each year in Dallas to educate, motivate and recognize the accomplishments of the rapidly growing Mary Kay independent sales force. For more than 46 years, the cosmetics giant has provided women with an open-

ended and unparalleled business opportunity, which in light of the volatile economic conditions is more compelling than ever before.

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46 l STYLE RX

Our resident style maven shows us how to do the boy-meets-girl thing with a vintage slip dress and menswear-inspired accessories.

58 l WORK IT

Lafayette’s favorite fashion show for a great cause hits the runway again.

66 l BOHEMIAN LOVE SONG Forget the hippie boho, this babe is totally chic.

77 l SHOW YOUR FACE

See who was out and about in Lafayette from soirees supporting local causes to shindigs just for friends.

ON THE COVER: Libbie Harrison.

Photography by Penny Moore.

Makeup by Jenn Rausch.

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I am woman, heAR me roar

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These ladies may seem sweet. Don’t let their demure demeanor fool you. They are not to be messed with.

They are the kind of women who while going through chemo and cancer treatments showed up twice a week for 10 weeks to work out. That’s right.

Women who were at times barely strong enough to get out of bed were showing up to pump iron and learning how nutrition could improve their health as part of the Miles Strong program.

Barbara Mergist, Elaine Faul and Susan Karam sat down for a chat to explain how this program at Miles Perret Cancer Services changed their treatment and their lives.

Elaine, who battled thyroid cancer, had one simple request when she showed up at the Perret center.

“I said make me strong,” she says.

Elaine would get down to pick up a pot or say her prayers and find it nearly impossible to get back up because she was so weak. When Barbara, who was battling ovarian cancer that had moved to her liver, showed up she could do 4 minutes on the bike.

“Now I can do an hour,” she says proudly.

And she’s doing yoga four times a week. For Susan, who has battled cancer since 1992 including lymphoma, leukemia and eventually breast cancer in 2008, Miles Strong got her back to life when she didn’t know how she would ever recover. She was desperate to get back in the pool, where she loved to spend time swimming.

“That was my mantra – ‘Get back in the pool.’ And I did it,” she says and adds and emphatic ‘yesss’ while flexing her arm.

The women showed up first at City Club in River Ranch and then at the

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Perret center when a fitness area was complete. At City Club, Carla Duhon, who is Miles Perret’s Wellness Center Director, would monitor the women closely to determine who should do which exercises when. She took any of the guesswork out for the ladies, which they say was a Godsend. They simply had to show up and do what they were told.

The groups met with four women each for 10 weeks and worked on fatigue management, strength and flexibility training.

The experience left the women stronger and better equipped to battle the disease, which was no surprise. What was unexpected, however, were the intangible bonds that grew between these women.

“Everyone there had been where I’m at,” Elaine says.

“They’ve been there emotionally and physically,” Barbara says.

“When I started I knew no one,” Elaine says. “It was kind of scary, but then a sisterhood had been formed.”

All three women are today labeled as having “no evidence of disease” and Barbara is finishing chemo treatment. As we’re leaving the parking lot Barbara points to her bumper sticker and laughs. It reads ‘CANCER FEARS ME.’ I think it probably does.

Pictured are Miles Strong participants, back row from left to right Lynn Blevins, Elaine Faul, front row from left to right, Barbara Mergist, Clelie Senne, Susan Karam.

What is it that Miles does?

The better question would be – What don’t they do at Miles?

Miles Perret Cancer Services aims to help anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer - any type, any age. They provide emotional and physical support to the newly diagnosed, those in active treatment, and long-term cancer survivors. They provide support to caregivers as well as the entire family as cancer’s impact is far reaching.

Everything they do, all they provide is open to all and free to all.

Their commitment is to meet your personal needs; their hope is to make the journey easier for you and your family. For more information go to milesperretcenter.org, swing by the center at 2130 Kaliste Saloom Road, Suite 200 or call 984-1920.

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Miles Strong Ladies Lynn Blevins Bobbie Jean Caruther Sarah Chance De Daigle Elaine Faul Susan Karam Barbara Mergist Clelie Senne

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Fueling basics

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Nutrition guidelines for marathon and half marathoners Nutritionist Yvette Quantz can often be found in the pages of FACE Magazine doling out her insight in the food arena.

Beginning in July, however, the wife, mother and business owner will share her journey as she trains to run in her first ever marathon. Follow her each month as she faces the challenges of training and the joys of accomplishment and pay attention – you may learn a thing or two.

One thing I have learned is that there are four essential principles to follow when training for an endurance event.

Staying Hydrated Staying hydrated is essential for optimal performance. Hydration does not happen during your run, it happens before. Fluid consumption during your run is referred to as “re-hydrating”; if you start out already dehydrated you could be setting yourself up for major complications. The best way to monitor hydration status is to monitor the color of your urine.

Your urine should be pale yellow.

If urine is dark then this is a sign you are dehydrated.

A general rule of thumb is to drink half your body weight in ounces, then on exercise days make sure to take in 6 – 8 oz fluid every 15 minutes. When exercising

• Being hydrated • Proper fuel intake • The correct training program • Rest days If you are currently training or thinking about training for a half or full marathon, then please read on. What you eat before, during and after your program can be the key to your success. (These principles can also be applied to most endurance training events.)

in the heat of the summer it is important to also hydrate with a beverage that contains electrolytes – sodium and potassium.

Pre-Run Fueling Basics For optimal performance during training and race day proper fuel is essential. Foods rich in carbohydrates such as whole grains, oats, beans, sweet potatoes, fresh fruits and vegetables should make up about fifty percent of your energy needs.

Since your muscles will only store carbohydrates (and not protein) as glycogen, it is important to fuel up on quality carbohydrates to ensure adequate glycogen stores for your event.

Pre-Exercise Fuel Sources: • Oatmeal with low fat milk, walnuts and fresh fruit • Whole grain bread with peanut butter and a little honey (my personal favorite!)

• Whole grain bagel with almond butter and banana • Whole wheat pasta with chicken breast, vegetables and tomato sauce Fueling During Your Run A general rule of thumb is if you are running less than 45 minutes to 1 hour you do not need to re-fuel while running. If running lasts more than 1 hour it is essential to re-fuel every 30 to 40 minutes. During your run,

your body will respond better with simple carbohydrates compared to complex carbohydrates because they are easier to digest Fuel for the Run: • Bananas • Peanut butter and honey sandwich • Power Bar • Sports Drinks • Gu’s and other quick energy nutrition supplements Fuel for Recovery Immediately after a run there is a 30-minute window of opportunity your body has to up regulate and utilize nutrients to build and repair muscle tissue. Consume quick digesting

carbohydrates and a quality protein for adequate recovery.

The more time that elapses after a run without re-fueling, the more your glycogen replenishment and protein repair is compromised.

Recovery Foods • Smoothie made with skim milk, blueberries, and protein powder • Chocolate Milk • Low fat cottage cheese with fresh fruit, granola, and honey • Turkey sandwich with fresh squeezed juice It is important to remember to never introduce new foods or beverages on race day. Everyone is different and what foods can be tolerated by one may send

another running to the nearest Yvette Qu antz restroom.

If you would like additional information on customizing a nutrition plan to meet your goals and nutrition needs then consider setting an appointment with a Registered Dietitian.

Yvette Quantz, LD, RD, CLT, is a Lifestyle and Sports Nutritionist and owner of Food Therapy, LLC. E-mail her at yvette@foodtherapyonline. com and get more information about Food Therapy at www. foodtherapyonline.com

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Mom made over

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Toopie Waldmann Lopez is like most moms. Between working and being a full time mom she has little time for herself. Most extracurriculars include sitting in bleachers watching her kids play sports. But her children are now 16 and 19 and it’s time for Toopie to get a new look.

“I’ve been divorced for eight and a half years and have devoted all my time and energy to my kids. Now they are growing up and going out on their own and I feel like I’m still eight or ten years back,” Toopie says.

A mom in need of a new look? How could FACE say no. We sent Toopie for a new do at Cabelo in the Oil Center and for a new makeup look (and some great products) at Loretta’s. The results? Still all Toopie, but with more oomph.

Nicole Dugas Comeaux at Cabelo kept some of Toopie’s naturally rich hair color and added chocolate, gold and sandy blonde.

“We added a lot more warmth,” Nicole says.

Nicole also texturized Toopie’s hair for more volume and made the look rounder and with piecier ends.

“Something fun and not too fixed,” Nicole says.

The cut left Toopie with a fresh new look that’s easy to maintain. For styling Nicole used a light gel before drying and did the tip ends with a flat iron and added some root lift. She then used texturizing paste and finished with a light spray all over.

At Loretta’s warmth was also the theme of the day. Stephanie Clotiaux used Bare Minerals foundation for a flawless complexion and added Faux Tan for an all over glow and as a bronzer.

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Using browns and golds on the eyes began with an allover light color (Queen Phyllis) with a dark brown in the crease (Tiger’s Eye) and then a medium hue to blend (Pussycat). Stephanie lined Toopie’s eyes with a wet eye shadow (Patio Party) for soft definition. For added drama Stephanie also lined the bottom lashes with the Patio Party and used a bit of the Queen Phyllis in the corners to brighten the eye.

A warm blush (Lovely) and lips finished the look. Stephanie used Spiced Raisin for the lipstick and topped it with a bronzy plumping gloss (Isabella).

Toopie walked away with a new hair color and cut, a Bare Minerals Starter Kit and mascara. If you are in need of a makeover, let us know at FACE. Send a few sentences about your need for a fresh look along with a photo and your contact information to Amanda@facelafayette.com.

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festival must haves Our resident makeup maven gives us the lowdown on getting down and dirty all in the name of great music. The weak willed need not apply.

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Last month, I made my first attempt of writing an article about my favorite thing in the whole wide world – music festivals. For me, a music festival is a place to be constantly enthralled in the throws of musical ecstasy.

I am one of those people that are forever walking around my life with my earphones glued into my eardrums. I wish my life came with a daily soundtrack, that only I could hear, that would emanate effortlessly all around me as I did my daily deeds. Music is the quintessential way to escape from the world, from its stresses, inner quarrels, the restlessness inside your soul. You can live in the world of words and songs. Lyrics and melodies. Below is a list to give a few tips on what to bring to music festivals to make your experience a bit more pleasurable and comfortable.

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Dress not to impress, but to stay cool. Light-colored clothing and natural fibers are your best bet. Wide brim hats also help with too much sun exposure. And the less the better. Some brave ladies even wear their bikinis and cover-ups. If you’re not so bold, denim or cotton shorts and tank tops will do the trick. Long flowing dresses are great too. If you get what I call “chub rub”, which is when your inner thighs rub together, try Boudreaux Butt paste as a barrier cream, it really works too. Or go with short, tight fitting cotton leggings under skirts or dresses so you don’t have to experience this rather unpleasant thing.

Hand Sanitizer, Baby Wipes, Dove Face wipes, Kleenex, and mini rolls of toilet paper are the can’t live without products for everyone when attending outdoor music festivals. Port-a potties are pretty much like being in the seventh circle of hell in the midst of a hot festival. There can be upwards of 60,000 people attending. So, you might want to wash up afterwards and they usually always run out of the all-important toilet paper.

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It’s very likely you have something in your closet right now that could change someone’s life – a pair of shoes. And you are not alone.

More than 1.5 billion (yep, that’s billion) pairs of shoes lay idle in American closets while more than 300 million children around the world are without shoes. But, one organization aims to diminish those numbers with a simple concept of giving away shoes.

And the good news is you can participate right here.

Soles4Souls facilitates the donation of shoes worldwide following a revelation by a shoe industry insider in the wake of the Asian tsunami. As Wayne Elsey watched a lone shoe wash ashore an idea was born.

He would soon organize the donation of a quarter of a million pair of shoes to the

victims of the tsunami and it didn’t stop there.

To date Soles4Souls has donated more than 5 million pairs of shoes (including a huge chunk to people following Hurricane Katrina) in 70 countries on five continents. A pair is being donated every 13 seconds.

Donating shoes is easy and the criteria are simple. Shoes can be new or gently worn in good condition with no holes, separated soles or missing laces. If you bring a pair to donate to Brother’s on the Boulevard, 101 Arnould Blvd., you will receive 15 percent off of a new pair of shoes. It’s a small price to pay for someone to have a pair of shoes to wear to an interview, to trudge through the wreckage of their home following a hurricane or for them to lace up a pair of shoes for the first time ever.

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Evian refreshing face mist or peppermint oil mixed with water in a spray bottle is a lifesaver from the sun and heat. It’s a great way to cool off and pep up your skin from sweating and the sweltering temperatures.

Waterproof mascara and long-lasting lipstick will keep you looking put-together all day and into the night. And please don’t forget your sunscreen. When you’re outside perspiring all day you have to re-apply every few hours.

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A backpack and compact foldaway chairs are a godsend to carry your stuff and for that much needed rest for your feet. Just make sure the chair is as small as you can lay your bottom on or carrying it around all day will just annoy you. A small book sack is ergonomic for your neck and back and will hold all your festival supplies. Just pack a few snacks like protein bars or other no mess foods. The food and beverage booths are a bit overpriced but better than lugging around a lot of food and water.

Un-opened water or Gatorade is allowed, if it’s alcohol or been opened, it’s tossed in the trash by security. Security will check you when you enter the festival so just be aware.

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A detailed map of the music and event stages and an itinerary. You can go online and print one out from the festival website and make your plan of musical attack. Plan out with your friends or by yourself so you don’t miss a second of all that lovely live music going on all around you. Plan your times out and what bands are your top priority to see. The more popular the band is, the earlier you should get there if you want to be close to the stage. If you’re going with a group, and I hope most people are, have a meeting place if you get lost from your group as well as copies of each other’s itineraries. With a massive amount of people cell coverage can be slow or nonexistent.

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Most of all have fun and be safe. Drink loads of water and try to stay cool. Trust me it is so worth seeing live music and being part of the collective music frenzy a festival provides.

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Is your ladder leaning against the right wall?

“If the ladder is not leaning against the right wall, every step we take just gets us to the wrong place faster.” - Stephen R. Covey

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Have you ever felt like your ladder is not leaning on the right wall?

I have, and it is because I’ve somehow veered off track. This happens because I simply forgot where I was going in the first place. I have also found out this occurs because I am making decisions that aren’t in alignment with my core values.

The difference between success and merely surviving is the ability to define and recognize your core values and then integrate them into every aspect of your personal and professional life. Core values are the foundation that creates more of what you do want and less of what you don’t want in your life. They must be present in your daily actions if you want to be truly at peace with yourself and achieve the success you desire.

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What are core values? Core values are who you are right now, not who you think you should be, can be or might be. They define who you are on the ‘inside’ - your core. These values help you define what matters most to you in your life and they are the basis for making better choices for taking better care of yourself. We all have our own personal values that define who we are as individuals. You may not have written your core values on paper as such, but they are definitely present in your life.

How many times have you made a decision and one minute later you knew you had made the wrong the decision? In all probability, you made a choice that was not in alignment with your core values. And you probably made that decision to please someone else – not you. Let me give you an example. If one of your core values is believing in strong family connections, yet you are always working and not spending quality time with your family, then the decision to constantly work is inconsistent with your core values. This will probably leave you feeling guilty for having ‘abandoned’ your family and paying more attention to your work instead of them.

If you want to get your ladder back on the right wall, take some time this week to get clear about what your core values are.

1. Make a list of all the things that matter most to you in your life.

These are the things that you know in your heart of hearts must be present in order for you to feel truly peaceful and successful. Here are some examples: freedom, family connection, personal development, health, fun, honesty, communication, adventure and respect. Make your Top 10 list of those that are the most important to you and write them

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down. Then go back and pick out five values that really speak to you – you know, the ones that get you all excited when you say them out loud.

2. When you have your list of five, take a look at where you are in life right now. How many of your current decisions and choices reflect your Top 5 core values? You may be surprised to find out that some of the choices Cookie you’ve made recently have taken you away Tuminello from your core values. It’s okay because this exercise is about creating awareness.

The good news is that you can now use this information to make changes and implement new choices that better take care of you (and those around you).

Defining your core values is the first step in making sure your ladder is always leaning on the right wall. No more second guessing. Go forth and succeed making the right decisions every time for yourself.

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How one local radio host is honoring the legacy of his mother behind the wheel of his favorite ride [STORY AMANDA BEDGOOD]

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John “JayCee” Falcon is a character. Quick-witted with an easy laugh it might be easy to dismiss him at first blush as a pure jokester.

But beneath the endless bantering there lies a heart of gold and a drive that took one concept from a brief notion to an award-winning, moneymaking fundraiser for a serious cause.

It’s pretty likely John Falcon never met a stranger. There’s a kind of familiarity upon meeting him that is rare – which could be due in part to that familiar voice. You can hear him every afternoon on 99.9 KTDY where he is the afternoon host. And on any given weekend you can find him blazing trails with the love of his life – his Jeep.

John is a fanatic for his 4-wheel finds. It’s a passion that began at the age of 5 when his father was in the Air Force and he was in Vandenberg in California on the Pacific Coast. He speaks of the memory as most people speak of the first time they laid their eyes on the person who would change their life forever.

“Some soldiers pulled up in a Jeep and I remember it. That is the first time I remember seeing a Jeep and fell in love with it,” he says.

He has two Jeeps currently and is quick to say he doesn’t put them in the mud. He hits trails in Arkansas, northeast Louisiana and Texas.

“I am a Jeep lover. The first time I flipped one I said ‘I have to have more of this,’” he says.

And while the love of all things Jeep started out as pure fun, in recent years it has become part of a much greater cause.

In 2004, John’s mother died of an asthma attack at the age of 72.

Alice Joyce Richard Falcon had battled asthma most of her life and that December had an asthma attack she did not survive as her lungs began to swell.

Alice left behind her husband and eight children.

“We buried her two days before Christmas,” John recalls.

And while that Christmas must have been hard, even years later there are moments he forgets even briefly she is gone.

“Just in the last year I picked up the phone while I was cooking and dialed her number to ask ‘how long do I cook this?’”

In death it is often when we realize so very many parts of a person and the impact they had on our lives.

“We kind of get complacent with what’s around us and don’t take it for the blessing that it really is until it’s too late,” he says.

He says it could have never happened without sponsors like Sterling Chrysler Dodge Jeep, Cypress Bayou Casino and Shorty’s, KATC TV -3, Celebrity Theaters, Regent Broadcasting and Hilco Printers. And certainly it couldn’t be done without the family and friends who rally to promote the event and honor Alice. And it’s a great feeling for John, who can honor the legacy of his mother.

“I’m able to promote something on the air that promotes a good cause and keeps my mom’s memory alive,” he says.

And even though she’s gone, the family has another time to get together and remember her.

This October will mark year 4 for the Jeep Jaunt and in that short amount of time AJRF is already making their mark. This year John headed to San Diego where he was honored with a national award from the American Lung Association for his efforts - the Excellence in Volunteerism award.

And he’s just getting started. This spring AJRF will raffle off a Jeep. On May 8, which is Topless Day for Jeep owners who are encouraged to remove the tops of their Jeeps for the day, a 2009 Jeep Wrangler will be raffled off at Sterling.

The 4th Annual Jeep Jaunt is slated for October 25. And preregistration is happening now (and can save you some money) through Oct. 16. For more information go to ajrf.org or call John at 849-8928.

The year before Alice’s death, John was emceeing a motorcycle event when he had a flash of an idea. As he watched motorcycles pour into Cypress Bayou Casino for the annual Cajun Harley Owners’ Group MDA Ride for Life he thought about how great it would be to see something similar for Jeep owners. What if he put his own spin on the event using Jeeps? The thought quickly left his mind.

The next year at the MDA event following Alice’s death, John remembered his idea along with the request made when his mother died – in lieu of flowers send donations to the American Lung Association so that others wouldn’t have to suffer the way she did.

“The idea hit me again and in about 10 seconds the organization was born,” he says. “This is what I need to do.”

John developed AJRF – Acadiana Jeep Rally Foundation – which are also Alice’s initials.

He is quick to say he was not alone in getting the event – which would be called the Jeep Jaunt – off the ground and says the leader of the Cajun Harley Owners’ group gave him the basic outline for their event to use.

“It’s because of their event that I got the idea to do this event,” he says.

The Jeep Jaunt begins each year at Celebrity Theaters in Broussard and winds down to Cypress Bayou Casino and Shorty’s where participants gather for food and an auction.

The first year they expected about 50 participants. To get things going, family and friends spent about $2,000 of their own money buying door prizes and setting up the basics. The hope was to give somewhere around $1,000 to American Lung Association after it was all said and done.

That year they gave ALA of Louisiana $31,000.

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lung disease Every year almost 400,000 Americans die from lung disease.

Lung disease is the number three killer (behind heart disease and cancer) in the United States, responsible for one in six deaths.

The lung disease death rate has been continuously increasing while death rates due to other leading causes of death such as heart disease, cancer and stroke have been declining.

Overall, various forms of lung disease and breathing problems constitute one of the leading causes of death in babies under the age of one year, accounting for 20.2 percent of infant deaths in 2004.

More than 35 million Americans have chronic lung diseases.

Lung disease costs the U.S. economy $95 billion in direct health-care expenditures every year, plus indirect costs of $59 billion—a total of $154 billion.

Source: American Lung Association

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On the day we met up with Ty Hanes to chat about his latest project things were under construction. But, despite the fumes in the air and the dust on the floor it is clear what this space would be meant for – art of course.

Ty and Kenneth delaVergne are nearly finished with what will soon be studios for artists of all sorts. The Alamo will offer space for nine studios and a gallery and artists of all varieties are welcome from painters to bakers.

“It’s something the area needs,” Ty says simply of the West Simcoe building.

In an area of town that is up and coming in many ways, a set of studios for artists is a natural fit. And it was a natural progression for Ty, he says.

“I’m involved in the art community and this was the next step – to offer new gallery and art spaces,” Ty says.

The nine studio spaces are various sizes, which will be a great fit for artists who may be in different places. Those who are more established have the option of larger space while newer artists may want a smaller (and less expensive) spot in the building.

The grand opening of the Alamo is slated for Oct. 3 and Ty isn’t sure what to expect in terms of the different types of artists that may be interested in the space.

“Everyone is welcome,” he says.

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>>> Now lower your body down by bending at the elbows and by keeping your arms close to your sides. Keep the movement steady and controlled, you should try to achieve a full range of motion by lowering your shoulders down until they almost touch your hands.

A pro gives us two moves for some strength and endurance Terry Butts, owner of Strength and Endurance and Cajun Crossfit breaks down two moves for the men. Pictured is Andrew Hatchett, Ph.D of Crossfit.

>>> Once at the bottom of the move simply push your body back up to the starting position.

RING DIPS The dip has long been a staple compound exercise in many athletes’ routines. It’s great for working the triceps, chest and shoulder muscles in one maneuver, not working any one muscle group in isolation.

The ring dip exercise is the standard dip, performed on gymnastic rings. The determination and strength it takes to overcome the instability of the rings takes this exercise to another level.

>>> To perform the ring dip you should set the rings to a height where your feet will not touch the ground between repetitions. >>> Assume the support position, where you suspend your body above the rings with your arms straight. [photography PENNY MOORE]

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THRUSTER A thruster is a combination of a front squat and an overhead press. A thruster is a compound movement that requires a greater amount of muscle coordination due to it’s dynamic nature. As with most overhead movements the power generated when performing a thruster is derived from a violent opening of the hip angle.

The front squat is applicable for both effectively squatting with weight at our chest as well as leading us toward the capacity to catch weight in a clean, a more complex fundamental movement.

When performing the front squat portion of a thruster the foundational points of a squat must be maintained. These points include: feet should be positioned hip to shoulder width apart, being rooted through the heels, toes angle should be approximately 30 degrees, proper lumbar support, chest up, and shoulders back. When the squat is properly executed, the hip movement is back and down, with the knees tracking over the first and second toes. Keeping in mind the barbell is supported in a “rack” position.

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The “rack” position can be described as having the hands shoulder width apart or slightly wider.

The bar, resting on the anterior deltoid across the clavicles.

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Another important component to the “rack” is elbow position. The elbows should be pointing forward, pushing upward and in. This elbow placement helps insure a solid platform to rest the weight.

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The squat movement should be performed in a smooth motion while accelerating during the rise phase. This movement is completed with a return to the proper beginning position.

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The second component to a thruster is the overhead extension of the weight.

The extension of the weight overhead is most easily performed as a continued transfer of force generated during the rise phase of the front squat.

This overhead movement is merely a shoulder press with the finishing position of the weight in frontal plane with active shoulders to maintain stabilization.

The weight is then safely returned to the “rack” position and readied for another thruster.

Please keep in mind that these movements are dynamic, infinitely scalable and should be implemented with caution and/or under the tutelage of a trained professional.

For more information about these movements or other fitness related topics, feel free to contact Terry and his crew at 565-2001 or at www.CajunCrossfit.com www.facelafayette.com

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Whether you’re looking for an easy afternoon paddle, an adventurous trek into the wild or a short day hike, John Williams of Pack and Paddle has some spot on recommendation for the best spots to hit (and those to avoid) this time of year. So pack your paddles and a change of clothes, this may be a great time of year to hit the water.

“It’s still hot in September so we stick with water trips until October rolls around,” John says noting it’s usually mid-October before hiking is on the menu. For one of the best and easiest-to-get-to spots check out Lake Martin.

“It’s so close, so easy and you can do it in the afternoon after work,” John says. “It’s unbelievably beautiful. Lots of birds and wildlife.”

Bonus: Anyone can do Lake Martin, no special skills required.

Option two is Fausse Point State Park. It includes canoe rental and a marked canoe trail to follow. If you want a camp spot out there you do need to reserve ahead of time and check their website, he says. Also, no skill level required to canoe there.

On the other side of the levee from Fausee Point is the third and more advanced recommendation from John. “It’s 8 miles of paddling and the prettiest parts of the Atchafalaya Basin,” he says.

Buffalo Cove probably requires a GPS. “You would paddle down what’s called the GA Cut downstream and we do have a map with the GPS coordinates and there’s a pull over on a levee onto Bayou Gravenburg and you go back through the trees and paddle through a forest of tupelo and cypress trees,” he says. The area is full of birds, large owls, osprey and wading birds.

Pack and Paddle leads trips through there and while the average canoe goer can do it, it’s a bit more adventurous and not as straight forward as a marked trail.

The other option is Whiskey Chitto north of Jennings. It’s an hour and 20 minutes from Lafayette with a clear running stream with a sandy bottom. The area offers canoe rentals and shuttles for you to float for the day. John warns, however, it can be a crowded spot. But, now that school is back in session this may be the best time to check it out sans crowds.

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Spots to check out this September

Fausse Point State Park and Canoe Trail This beautiful park is located on the edge of the Atchafalaya Basin Spillway and offers a marked canoe trail with primitive campsites, several miles of hiking trails, waterfront cabins, campsites, boat launch, pavilions, conference center and a playground. There are miles of waterways for canoeing and kayaking. Located south of St. Martinville on the west guideline levee. Rental canoes are available at the Park Store. 337-2294764 Lake Martin Louisiana supports globally significant numbers of species of colonial nesting water birds. Lake Martin is one of Louisiana’s largest nesting colonies for many species of water birds. It is owned by the Nature Conservancy and is open year round and has free admission. It is a wonderful place to visit for all types of wildlife viewing. It is only 7 miles from Lafayette. From Hwy. 31 between Breaux Bridge and Parks, take a right on Lake Martin Road and follow it to the lake.

Whiskey Chitto River A gentle flowing stream with white quartz sand bars invite paddlers to swim, fish, and picnic. Located 9 miles north of Oberlin on Hwy. 26. about a 2-hour drive from Lafayette. T&J Canoe Rentals 877-852-2663. www.facelafayette.com

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One Lafayette group is proof that Cajuns do it bigger (and better) These aren’t your average tailgaters. Sure, there are days they do the standby BBQ and potato salad. But, there are other Saturdays this group can be found smoking salmon to top alfredo sauce and pasta. And you won’t see them antagonizing their rivals spewing those expletive-filled mantras to the visitors.

They do things a bit differently around here and anyone heading to the game early to do some pre-game food and fun can surely learn some lessons. Tailgating enthusiast Mike Strong gives us the breakdown.

Unlike many fans who are devoted solely to one sport, Mike Strong can be found spring and fall cooking it up with fellow UL fans as either

part of Cajun Tails Tailgaters, who are baseball devotees, or a group of football lovers.

The group feeds dozens, sometimes up to 200 people before games and has sponsors who provide the main menu with club members pitching in with side dishes. But, this isn’t your average throw-it-in-thecooler gathering.

“At the beginning of each season we plan a different entrée for each weekend depending on who is cooking that weekend,” he says. “We do a variety of dishes. Things that are unusual may be something like last year when we did smoked salmon in an alfredo sauce over pasta.”

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They smoked the salmon in the pit then broke it apart and mixed it with the sauce before layering it with noodles. Another favorite is jambalaya and it wouldn’t be tailgating without some BBQ every so often.

“And one weekend we’ll do fried turkeys,” he says.

Their setup includes two large tents, two trailers, pits on trailers and about 100 members who roll out to support their favorite team. During baseball season they also feed the parents of all of the players who travel to see their kids.

If there’s a secret to their success it seems to be planning and a few tricks learned along the way.

“We have some secrets that work pretty well,” Mike says.

In fact, recently they entered the tailgating cook-off for the first time and took third place.

“We’ve been cooking for a long time and we like grilling, but steaming food when it’s about three-quarters done is a secret to making it tender,” Mike says.

He says just about any cut of meat will do when grilled then placed in a large can on low low heat.

“It comes out succulent and tender,” he says.

And doing things right isn’t exclusive to the eats.

“It’s not just cooking, we have our own sound system, musical instruments, very talented members who take turns singing,” he says.

“It’s quite a social event every time we get together.”

But, what Mike says they are most proud of is their open invitation to opposing fans.

“We appreciate them coming to Lafayette and to UL, and want to show them that even though we are rivals, we are first and foremost good hosts and above all good Cajun people who enjoy making new friends.

We feel like it is the mission of our Club, for Cajun Tails to be good ambassadors for UL.” - Amanda Bedgood

What’s the newest restaurant on the block to do when there are a slew of other great options around town and a city full of home cooking masters? City Club Grill and Bar is going to find out.

The newest addition to River Ranch aims to put a culinary twist in their fare that can’t be found anywhere else in Acadiana. And they are going to members’ only. The vision: to offer locally produced sustainable ingredients prepared in a creative fashion. They will also offer organic produce, grassfed beef, free-range poultry, Gulf seafood and dairy products from local farmers. On board for the new restaurant are City Club Executive Chef Pat Mould and sous chef de cuisine Eric Mark.

There are plans to change the menu seasonally and provide options for the entire family, for business needs and for special occasions. Tuesday night will be family night, Wednesday is martini madness and there will be happy hour drink specials.

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fashionforward Fashionista (and pharmacist) Kimberly Burgess gives us a prescription for transitioning into fall with pieces that combine the totally feminine with this year’s menswear-inspired pieces.

Early fall look Top the dress with a long cardigan and add a belt for definition. Both outfits included shiny black boots (will add tights later, if necessary) and a rough black leather belt with studs to give the dress a little shape (and attitude). A black tassel lariat was in keeping with the “vintage” aspect, but the dark color gave it some edge.

Late summer look

Layer a slip dress with a menswearinspired vest for early fall, to be traded in for a long gray cardigan in cooler temps. For a dress that may be a bit too long or lack shape add a belt.

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When you talk to Libbie Harrison you know you’re talking to a mother.

It’s not in what she says, but more in how she says it. You know she can be trusted. You know she’s sat near the back door as the clock ticked toward curfew and prayed her children would walk safely through the door. You know she’s bandaged many scraped knees, given a book’sworth of advice and probably some tough love.

You feel very quickly that it’s not about her. It’s never about her. It’s about her children. It’s about her cause. It’s about saving one more life.

It’s about ensuring two of the most important men in her life didn’t die in vain. And as long as she has a breath, it seems certain they will not have been lost for nothing. Not if it’s up to Libbie.

In less than a year Libbie lost her father and her son. It was a lifedefining time and one that spills into nearly every part of her more than 12 years later. It set into motion a series of events that have no doubt changed countless lives and will certainly change many more in the years to come.

Within days of losing her youngest child – 15-year-old Justin – Libbie and her husband would make a decision that would change all of their lives forever. It was a decision that saved five stranger’s lives. And one that very likely saved Libbie.

It was the third day of Justin’s sophomore year at Comeaux High School. After years of worrying and praying during the night hours waiting for her children to come home, Libbie never expected for the phone call to come in the early afternoon. There were no drugs. No reckless behavior. Just one terrible accident.

Libbie walked in the door to find her machine blinking – 19 messages. A neighbor was knocking on her door to tell her the police had been at her house and wanted her to call them. The phone was ringing – it was the father of Justin’s best friend.

“He said Justin had fallen out of the car and was in the ER at Lafayette General,” Libbie says on a sunny summer afternoon sitting at her kitchen table.

Libbie and her husband Kelly headed to the hospital with Libbie behind the wheel. She vividly remembers some of the smallest details of the day – sitting at the light of Pinhook and Kaliste Saloom, Kelly’s head in his hands, knowing it was not going to be okay – and then there are the blank spots where she recalls nothing.

Libbie knew it would be bad by the time she pulled into the hospital.

But, she could never have imagined what awaited them.

When they arrived, they weren’t taken to their son. Instead they were led to a small room where they waited to talk to a doctor. Soon the other children were arriving and the room began to fill with family. The doctor said Justin had a head injury and a neurosurgeon was on the way.

When he arrived he would inform the Harrisons quite simply that Justin wouldn’t make it and they should think about organ donation. “’He said, ‘Justin is not going to survive this – you need to think about organ donation.’ I was so rude to him,” Libbie recalls and shakes her head at the memory.

She was livid. She had yet to see her son. She was being asked to consider donating his organs. It was too much to absorb. She was convinced the doctor was wrong.

If a child dies I thought I would instinctively know,” she says.

In her emotional state, Libbie demanded to see her son. But, hospital staff told her ‘no.’ They changed their minds when she informed them that she would go to every room until she found him. They relented and led her to Justin. When she finally saw him it was far from what she expected.

“There was a 50-cent piece sized scrape on his forehead. His elbow was wrapped in gauze. He didn’t look that hurt,” she says.

Libbie still remembers where the nurses were standing in the room.

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sitting on the counter in the room. She remembers asking how he could be dead when his heart was beating, when he was still warm.

“I kissed him on the forehead and said I’ll miss you so much Pooh. Then I said ‘I’ll do something. We have to do something. I’m not giving up.’”

Libbie says she knows now he was gone by then. But, at the time it was hard to conceive. Soon a new neurosurgeon would deliver the same news as the first had. Justin would not survive. The 15-year-old was moved to ICU where family and friends could spend time saying goodbye.

“It didn’t look like death,” Libbie remembers.

Family began arriving from out of town including Libbie’s brother, who only months before had endured the loss of their father. Libbie will never forget the feeling when he walked into Justin’s room.

“I remember sitting next to the bed and feeling love come in the room and my brother walks in. He’s the most kind, gentle man. We had just lost daddy together,” Libbie says. “He’s my favorite human outside of my immediate family. I could see his heart breaking for me, for us.”

While Justin was already gone, no one was ready to let go. Least of all Libbie. She decided not to leave the hospital for even a moment.

Someone brought her a change of clothes.

“I had not yet let go. They (Lafayette General staff) made me feel they were taking care of him even though they knew he was gone,” she says.

As the hours ticked the hospital began filling with Justin’s classmates – a testament to the person he was.

“There were kids everywhere in the waiting area, in the halls. The halls weren’t just lined. They were full. Teachers were there at 2 a.m.

The superintendent was there. It was amazing how many people came,” Libbie says.

As she watched the teenagers filter in, she remembered a recent conversation with Justin. He stood in the doorway a few feet from where she now sits. He was holding onto the top molding talking about someone he wasn’t crazy about. “’You don’t have to be friends with everyone. Just be friendly,’ Libbie told him.

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I asked the nurse, ‘If I say yes to organ donation can he still have an open casket?’”

It’s advice that clearly took as she watched the throngs of students showing their support for her son.

And soon, for some reason, she started to wonder about the organ donation doctors had mentioned. It was something she knew Justin wanted. Libbie’s father had died waiting for a heart transplant. Following his death Justin became sure that if more people knew and understood donation it wouldn’t have happened. He wanted to get people talking about it. And Libbie knew his wishes.

“I asked the nurse, ‘If I say yes to organ donation can he still have an open casket?’”

It was then that Libbie was introduced to LOPA. A woman with the Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency met with the family and their minister. The minister told them the church would support their decision to donate. And Libbie knows now all major religions do support organ donation.

Despite her first reservations Libbie knew her son’s wishes and said ‘yes’ to donation. But saying goodbye was harder than saying yes to organ donation.

“I had absorbed enough to know that wasn’t him - that he was hugging Jesus by that time,” Libbie says.

But the heart and the head aren’t always in synch. Justin’s friends and family began paying their last respects to him. Everyone said their goodbyes one by one as Libbie stayed by his side.

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“They had to kiss him goodbye through me. I said ‘I can’t. I can’t leave him.’ And Sister Doris put her hands on my shoulders, rather firm, and moved me and I said ‘I can’t, I can’t, I can’t.’”

With a sad laugh she says looking back she is thankful there was someone to pull her away. And it’s a good thing it was a nun.

“I don’t know how they would’ve gotten me out.”

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I didn’t know if I would make it. I didn’t know how I would make it were it not for my living children.”

Before Justin died Libbie’s life was good. It was better than good.

She was a full time mom. She stayed at home. She had everything she needed. The picture she paints of how her son’s death forever changed her life is priceless.

“I was living my life in a rose garden and halfway through life I realize the roses have thorns. Life is still beautiful. There is still so much beauty there. But, it’s not perfect anymore.”

This new picture of life would take Libbie on a journey no one saw coming from this shy mom. The first year following Justin’s death was almost impossible for her to bear. The first few weeks were the easiest with a funeral to plan and family and friends surrounding her. Then the house got quiet. The cards and calls stopped coming.

“I didn’t know if I would make it. I didn’t know how I would make it

were it not for my living children,” Libbie says.

It was in that time shortly after his death that Libbie’s husband Kelly made an unusual connection between dragonflies and their son. Kelly was outside doing Justin’s chores when two dragonflies alighted on his arm and stayed there. For some reason he associated them with James Roberts (Libbie’s dad) and Justin.

“He came in and said James Roberts and Justin were with me,” Libbie says. “I wasn’t sure I’d ever seen a dragonfly. But, it spoke to our heart and people started sending them to us.”

Looking around the Harrison house they are easy to spot from a painting on the wall to the pulls on their kitchen cabinets. And then there is the dainty little dragonfly on Libbie’s foot with a tail in the shape of a ‘J.’ The tattoo is in honor of Justin and surprising to see on Libbie.

“Twelve years later and it’s continued. We have little dragonfly colonies here and I never noticed if they were here before. If you have a bad day, one will land on you and it’s like ‘Hey buddy.’”

Libbie’s daughter, Heather Abshire, named her salon Libelle in honor of the dragonflies and the symbol on her sign is a dragonfly. Libbie says something changed in her daughter when Justin died and she seems to have taken up a banner for her little brother to ensure his memory stays alive and well.

Heather’s children – the oldest of which was born nine months after Justin’s death – know all about Uncle Justin. And while all grandchildren are special, hearing that there was one on the way so shortly after Justin died was a ray of light in the darkness.

“It was new hope, new dreams. I felt like she was my gift. My angel baby,” Libbie says.

It was about that time that Libbie made a choice. She could crawl in bed, cover her head and wallow in grief or she could live.

“I remember the day I decided to live rather than just be alive,” she says.

Libbie’s father and son, who would die less than a year apart forever changing Libbie’s world.

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The arrival of Avery and Libbie’s growing involvement with LOPA renewed her spirit and gave her a new purpose. With LOPA, where she began volunteering, she could say Justin’s name without people thinking she was crazy.

“Justin was very sure if more people knew about donation, his granddad would have gotten that transplant. He said we have to get people talking about it.”

And Libbie did just that. She got people talking. She knew her involvement with LOPA and the decision to donate Justin’s organs would ensure that Justin not only saved the five lives of the people who received his organs, but more lives.

Before Libbie’s ordeal she would never have spoken to large groups of people. She was the one who made someone else walk in the room first.

She was bashful, shy.

Today, she’s speaking to groups like the 2,000 people that gathered for a national congress on organ donation. She speaks to civic groups. She speaks to schools. She speaks to anyone that will listen.

Libbie began volunteering more and more and then when a staff position came open, she went for it.

“They gave me a courtesy interview and then I got the job,” she says with delight and a dash of surprise in her voice. “They called to tell me I got it and I said ‘Woohoo! Thank you Jesus!’ How unprofessional?”

But, it’s that kind of unguarded response that is pure Libbie. And it’s no doubt that’s what connects with people who are going through the same thing she went through 12 years ago.

When Libbie started with LOPA it was her personal goal to double the number of donors. She has surpassed that. She believes the more people understand donation of both organs and tissues, the more people will be willing to donate.

And while donation certainly doesn’t dampen the pain of losing a loved one, Libbie says it does mean something good also happened that day.

Libbie is in a unique position to relate to people facing loss. She knows for many that organ donation is the last thing on their mind. In fact, she said ‘no’ three times before she said ‘yes.’

“If we say ‘no’ we still don’t have our family members and there are lives that are saved,” she says with conviction.

They are lives like Justin’s heart recipient who Libbie was sure she would meet one day when they donated his organs. And she did. Libbie considers her to be a dear woman. She “gets it,” Libbie says.

“I think he said ‘Pick her’ in heaven. He would’ve loved her,” Libbie says.

Justin’s organs not only saved the lives of five people. Two people were given sight and the lives of 50 others were enhanced thanks to his tissue donation.

When it comes to Justin’s life – he may not be alive. But, his story certainly isn’t over. Libbie says in life Justin had all these commas. He was born, he talked, he walked.

“And because of organ donation there is another comma. Not a period.”

On Oct. 12 LOPA will host their annual golfing event and for the first time it will honor Libbie’s son. The Justin Harrison Memorial GolfForeLife Tournament will take place on Monday Oct. 12 at Oakbourne Country Club in Lafayette.

To attend the event or lend a helping hand go to lopa.org, call 2697044 or email lharrison@lopa,org.

Changing lives

• There are over 102,000 individuals awaiting an organ transplant in the United States; over 1,800 are in Louisiana.

• An average of 18 men, women and children die each day waiting for an organ transplant, waiting for a second chance at life.

• One organ donor has the potential to save nine lives.

• Every 12 minutes another name is added to the national organ transplant waiting list.

• 90 percent of Americans say they support donation, but only 30 percent know the essential steps to take to be a donor.

Want to donate? Go to lopa.org for more information.

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We all love cottage cheese.

Just not on our thighs. If you’re like millions of real women, when Fergie was singing about her “lovely lady lumps” you were looking in the mirror knowing that real women do indeed have lumps and they aren’t usually too lovely.

At Body Sculptors in Broussard cutting edge technology is proving that you don’t have to live with that cottage cheese you just can’t get rid of in the gym.

The Dermosonic machine aims to reduce the appearance of cellulite over the course of treatment with no down time, no surgery and nothing invasive. The treatment includes a suction-like cup that is smoothed over the skin toward the lymph nodes.

“It smoothes out that orange peel effect,” Kim Bartels, who owns Body Sculptors that opened just months ago, says.

The patented technology not only reduces the appearance of cellulite, but also temporarily increases local circulation and relieves minor muscle aches and pains while relaxing muscle spasms. The sessions are usually two times a week for a total of ten sessions with maintenance later on. And Kim says she recommends some kind of resistive training for better results.

Cellulite effects 80 percent of the female population as fat cells clump together and accumulate because of the loss of capillary networks in the dermis and the thinning of connective tissue along with

dermal fluid accumulation.

It all adds up to a bumpy appearance. To banish the bumps, the machine uses external ultrasound and noninvasive negative pressure subdermal therapy.

And not only does it reduce the appearance of the lumpiness, Kim says people are losing inches as well.

Treatments can be roughly an hour and often start with time in another cutting edge machine – the Slim Line pod.

The technologies can help stimulate the basal metabolic rate, help lower weight and body mass index, detoxify the body, lower cholesterol levels and slow the aging process.

The capsule is closed around you while your head remains out. It heats the body’s core

temperature to 150 to 170 degrees and Kim says 9 out of 10 people fall asleep in it.

Both the Slim Line and Dermosonic work together to benefit each other. And the bonus of the Slim Line is an intense LED facial system that is part of the capsule.

The LED system used while you are in the capsule can reduce fine lines, wrinkles and dark circles, clear and soothe problematic skin, create even skin tone and texture, purge and close clogged pores, provide immediate lifting and tightening, stimulate cellular renewal and lighten age and sun spots.

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When the lights dim, the music starts kicking and the models hit the runway it’s easy to forget you’re in Lafayette. Rows of white chairs and a sleek runway create a look that’s all Fashion Week. But, a few familiar faces behind the fashion forward ensembles are a quick reminder you are not in the Big Apple.

October 17 will mark the third year for Runway on the Runway, Lafayette’s can’tmiss fashion show, with the proceeds going to a great cause – Stuller Place.

“It’s a one of a kind fashion show with cutting edge style,” says Stuller’s development director Tiffani Kimball.

The event includes fashion you can find here in Lafayette with both professional models and a few local celebrities and Stuller Place board members. Tiffiani says they like to keep a good mix of the pros and everyday people on the runway.

“People can relate to people they know in the community,” she says.

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Tickets are $100 each. But, for $300 you can get a pair of tickets, reserved seating around the runway and access to the open bar.

While the event is all about fashion, it is more importantly about getting much needed funding to Stuller Place, which is a haven for victims of sexual abuse and assault.

Stuller Place is a non-profit agency whose aim is to reduce the trauma experienced by child and adult victims of sexual abuse and sexual assault. All services are confidential and are completed without expense for the clients. And those services are numerous from providing emotional support in the hospital through exams and law enforcement statements to their 24-hour crisis line (233-RAPE).

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Sometimes I’ll see a painting or a sculpture that stops me dead in my tracks. In a moment of sheer and almost uncontrollable glee, I have to contain myself from looking like I just fell off the turnip-truck by calming my little small-town-girl self down.

As a ravenous and insatiable décorophile I am constantly absorbing as much beauty as my eye can see and am forever in awe of the artistic process. I like to stare at every detail of a piece, try to figure out what the artist is trying to tell me, and attempt to transport myself into their thought process. I am not yet an avid collector, but I do hope that this life graces me with opportunities to acquire and perhaps create great art.

I’ve recently started producing a few watercolors for my own pleasure as well as for clients’ interiors. It speaks to me and makes my heart happy to be at one with my creative brain. I’m certainly a novice, and am striving

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instantglamification to become a more adept artist, but I cannot explain to you the sheer joy that emanates from within when it’s just me, a couple of paintbrushes and a few pigments.

I embrace my failures and try to look at them as learning exercises, knowing that it will be a matter of time before I feel more confident about the work I am producing.

Please, take a chance on yourself and see what leaps out of your fingers. I think you’ll be surprised and delighted.

I’d like to share with you a few key elements to acquiring, displaying and cultivating your art collection. Most importantly: Know your dealer as well as carve out a great relationship with a custom framer. Have a rapport with these gifted individuals, and above all else, be candid. Never, ever be afraid to ask questions.

Lots of people are intimidated by the art-world, and of course, it has a reputation for being somewhat closed circuit and highbrow. There is no room for

that in my life and nor do I endorse that type of attitude. Also, it’s not important to “match.”

In fact, don’t match. Mix! Blend!

An artful interior that has real chutzpah is not only memorable, but thought provoking, inspiring and multi-dimensional. Only great things can come out of that. And most importantly, hire someone to hang it for you. Oh, yes. Think it’s just hanging a nail? Boy, think again.

The art of installation is as important as the artwork itself. I see all too many pieces hung too high, too low, too far apart.

The beauty is how everything harmonizes, looks cohesive, and lastly, stays hung on the wall with no intentions of succumbing to the idea that gravity always wins.

I do hope that these words inspire you to set out and brandish your paintbrushes or decide that you may not be an artist, yet an art enthusiast. Either way, life is too short to be surrounded by mediocrity, so get after it, y’all!

Andrea V eron Create it or envelope yourself in it. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. If you are perplexed over where to start, and would like a few names of galleries and up and coming artists, please, shoot me an e-mail and I’ll get you all hemmed up.

Andrea Veron is an independent decorator living and working in Lafayette.

She can be contacted at amveron@cox.net.

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The changing leaves and crisper air of fall bring to mind that change is a part of life, as one season gives way to the next. Although in today’s world, the only constant seems to be change, we often find transitions in life or work disorienting and anxiety-provoking. Many of us may be sending a child off to school or college for the first time or facing a change in a relationship or our employment, all of which can make us feel uneasy as we lose the established routines of our daily lives.

When faced with change, our first response is often resistance. Change is perceived as a threat, and naturally we react with a “flight-or-fight” response. “Flight,” meaning we try to avoid change if at all possible, isolating ourselves from other people and trying to ignore what is happening. If we choose to “fight” the change, we actively resist it, becoming negative, and raging against it. Coping with change follows the same steps as the grieving process: denial, anger, despair, and acceptance. We are in shock and denial that the old routine must be left behind; angry that the change is inevitable; depressed and longing for the old way of life; and, eventually, accepting of the new and brighter view of the future. Everyone works through this process at his or her own pace.

In coping with change, it is important to remember that human beings are created to be flexible and highly adaptable to a wide variety of environments and situations. A better option than fight-or-flight, is to embrace and guide the change, and realize that with change comes

energy, energy that can be directed toward a new opportunity. Instead of seeing change as a threat, we can learn to see change as a means of achieving our goals and a catalyst for growth. In Laura Day’s book “Welcome to Your Crisis: How to Use the Power of Crisis to Create the Life You Want,” she discusses how confronting change head-on can be a powerful, hopeful experience that can result in positive personal growth.

Keep your expectations realistic A big part of taking control of the change you experience is to set your expectations. You can still maintain an optimistic outlook, but aim for what is realistically attainable. Remind yourself that there will be some bumps along the road and the results of change may come more slowly than we would wish.

Here are some tips for coping with change:

Take Stock of Your Resources Anytime unforeseen circumstances arise, a key step is to evaluate the resources you have as you deal with the issue. Depending on the specific situation you are facing, your resources could include finances, time, skills or even other people in your life that can help you through the adjustment.

Get the big picture Sometimes, not only do we miss the forest because of the trees, but we don’t even see the tree because we’re focused on the wood. Attaining a larger perspective can help us to cope with change. Instead of focusing on today’s challenge exclusively, think about what life may look like one month, six months, one year or five years from now.

Do some anchoring When everything around you is in a state of flux, it helps to find something stable that isn’t going to change, no matter what. This rock could be your faith, your family, your exercise routine, your morning or bedtime ritual or anything else that comforts and grounds you.

Develop your own, personal change tactics Get plenty of exercise, plenty of rest and watch your diet. Even if you take all the right steps and follow the best advice, undergoing change creates stress in your life. Take special care of your body.

Get help when you need it If you are confused or overwhelmed with the changes swirling around you, ask for help. This help could come from friends, family, the clergy, your employer or colleagues, or a mental health professional depending on the situation.

Communicate!

In order to successfully navigate change as a couple, it is vital that you be on the same page with each another. You need to know how your spouse feels about the impending transition. You also need one another’s ideas as you explore all of your options. If you are approaching a major change Amy Cava in your life, set aside a special date naugh, Ph .D. night to talk through the issues with your spouse. Coping with change is difficult enough when we are united; it is much harder when we are pulling in different directions.

Remember that change is inevitable, but you have the tools to deal with the feelings caused by the change. When change is faced with awareness, change becomes an opportunity for a better life and a better you.

Amy Cavanaugh, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist in private practice with Lafayette Psychotherapy Group and the infant mental health consultant for the Healthy Start Program of the Family Tree.

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Bohemian Love Song Play up this season’s layered on, laid back bohemian vibe with romantic prints, sheer fabrics, bare legs and boots. Bring your own artistic vision to basic pieces with dramatic scarves and loads of jewelry from dangling earrings to piles of bangles.

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A long sheer boho-inspired print with super skinny faded jeans create a great shape for fall. A yellow bag and pink hippie band complete the look. From Vertigo, 201 Settlers Trace Blvd., River Ranch.

Fur is a go-to for a daring boho look. Try a vest or fur-collared jacket with a retro-inspired print dress.

Gold charm-laden jewelry finishes the look. From Lemon Drop Unique Boutique, 1209 Albertson Pkwy., Broussard.

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A silky print dress with Old Gringo boots and fringe bag give a western twist to the boho look. Add beaded and cuff bracelets. From Brother’s on the Boulevard, 101 Arnould Blvd.

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Mix surprising silhouettes like a hip-hugging skirt with a bohemian top in a standout print. Pair with a large turquoise ring. From Partners’ LTD, 102 Arnould Blvd.

A lightweight three-quarter-sleeve dress is a great transition piece for fall. Look for details like the embroidery on this dress. From Moseley & Hollard, 1200 Camellia Blvd., Suite 103, River Ranch.

A romantic pink print dress with rows of fluttering fabric should be paired with surprising accessories like this vintage-looking cameo and roughed up boots. From Ballin’s LTD, 321 Heymann Blvd., Oil Center.

A creamy lace dress with a tie-die inspired scarf and turquoise and purple beads. From Belle Amie, 201 Settlers Trace Blvd., River Ranch.

Roughed up jeans with a billowy top and chunky native-inspired jewelry is great for a casual bohemian look. From Bevo’s of Lafayette, 715 Bertrand Drive.

A long green dress with a paisley scarf and piles of gold jewelry are a perfect combination. From Little Town, 1116 A-1 Coolidge Blvd., Oil Center.

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SIPPIN’ IN THE SUNSET July 22, 2009 – Petroleum Club The Oil Center Renaissance Association hosted their annual gala to raise funds for the OCRA Festival of Lights. The event included the most delectable dishes from Oil Center restaurants along with music and a live and silent auction.

A bright floral print dress with rows of ruffles and a soft yellow scarf are perfect paired with slouchy boots. From Allure Boutique, 2800 West Pinhook Rd, Suite 10.

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