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Brian Rushing EDITORIAL
Bonnie Rushing Editorial Director Mary Ditch Managing Editor Drew Miller Associate Editor CREATIVE
Amber Duplantis Senior Designer Nicholas Boutte Graphic Designer COVER PHOTOGRAPHY
Channing Candies ADVERTISING
Deanne Ratliff Director of Sales Marketing Consultants Elise Falgout, David Gravois, Beth Tabor Kimberly Ross Sales Assistant DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Michelle Ortego CUSTOMER SERVICE
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Happy New Year! 2020. Whoa. Crazy to think another year, and most notably, another decade has passed us by. We celebrate a decade every 10 years. Do you remember what you were doing 10 years ago? For some of our younger readers, you might not even have been born yet! It’s fun at the beginning of every year to set a goal for yourself. Some people call them New Year resolutions. They can range from “I want to learn how to ride a bike” to “I will include a vegetable with at least two of my meals.” What do you want to accomplish this year? Dream big my friends!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY MONTH
Pictures from the classroom
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FUN FOR THE FAMILY Local event calendar
HEALTHY BITES WITH TGMC Simple Citrus Smoothie
KID ENERGY ALL-STARS Brai-Lynn Boudreaux
6160 W. Park Ave., Houma, LA 70364 • 985.868.7515
SYNERGY CENTS WITH PENNY All About the Dollar Bill
S.T.E.A.M. ACTIVITY WITH HOUMA FAMILY DENTAL Popsicle Stick Catapult
Let’s Get Active Book reviews
AT THE LIBRARY Terrebonne Library event listings
FUN AND GAMES Win $25 courtesy of South Louisiana Bank
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR CLASSROOM?
Send your accomplishments to us at mary@rushing-media.com to see your class in print!
BAYOU BLACK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Our 4-H club collected canned goods to donate to the local food bank.
FUN & GAMES WINNER Congratulations to our November winner of the Fun & Games contest by South Louisiana Bank, Sadie M.!
GRAND CAILLOU ELEMENTARY Pre-K students received a special visit from Santa and his friends at St. Martin and Bourque Law Firm.
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EVENT CALENDAR
Schoolhouse Safari JANUARY 2 10:30 A.M., WETLANDS ACADIAN CULTURAL CENTER 1 P.M., LOCKPORT BRANCH 4 P.M., SOUTH LAFOURCHE BRANCH
Are you ready for another entertaining, informative, handson animal experience this holiday season? Schoolhouse Safari is returning to the Lafourche Parish Public Library System with another exotic animal encounter designed to engage and educate people of all ages about the inhabitants of our animal world.
Artrageous
JANUARY 10, 7:30-9:30 P.M. LAFON ARTS CENTER, LULING
This one-of-a-kind “All Arts” show is amazing crowds across the globe! Be prepared to join in on the high energy, heart-pounding action as arts and music collide on one stage. Artrageous, often described as Blue Man Group meets Picasso, was honored to recently perform at the NBA All Stars Weekend at center court and can’t wait to meet you in Luling. Be sure to bring a T-shirt, cap, and a pair of shoes to get custom splattered by an Artrageous Artist in our one-of-a-kind Splatter Station!
Nightlight Dash 5K
JANUARY 18, 6-9 P.M. TGMC SPORTS PERFORMANCE TRAINING CENTER, HOUMA
Southern Louisiana Boat, Sport, and RV Show
JANUARY 10-12 HOUMA-TERREBONNE CIVIC CENTER
Explore the region’s biggest boat and RV sales event during this 22nd annual event. Throughout the weekend, check out over 100,000 square feet of the latest campers and boats along with fishing tackle, fishing rods, campground info, apparel, boat lifts, and more. On Friday, bring the kids to enjoy Family Day. On this day, children ages 12 and younger may fish once at Fish-O-Rama Rainbow Trout Pond for free.
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Get your glow on at the 3rd annual Nightlight Dash 5K presented by TGMC and Cardiovascular Institute of the South. Wear your coolest neon attire and glow accessories to participate in a family-friendly nighttime 5K glow run! The race begins at the Sports Performance Training Center speed track behind TGMC on Belanger Street. Participants will run an illuminated course throughout downtown Houma. The post-race party will include music, food, drinks and more and will take place at the start location. Registration is $30 per person. Proceeds from the event will benefit The Foundation for TGMC to provide free cardiac screenings in the community.
JUST ANOTHER TOOL TO GIVE PARENTS PEACE OF MIND.
SOUPer Bowl and 5K for United Way JANUARY 25, 11 A.M. – 2 P.M COURTYARD MARRIOTT, HOUMA
8 Seconds to Glory Bull Riding
Join United Way of South Louisiana at their annual cook-off competition between local vendors and companies, who craft their best gumbo, soup and chili dishes. Overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards will be given as well as crowd favorite. The MVP 5K kicks off at 9:30 a.m. There will be entertainment and plenty to eat for a $5 entry fee.
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Professional bull riding returns to Houma in this action-packed rodeo event to benefit the Cancer Center of Thibodaux Regional. Promoter James Pierce puts on this annual event to raise awareness for early cancer detection and treatment. Tickets for children ages 2-12 start at $5. Adult tickets range up to $24. Lap-sitting children under the age of 2 do not need a ticket.
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JANUARY 29, 8:30-9:30 A.M. SAINT MATTHEW’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL
Saint Matthew’s Episcopal School welcomes prospective parents to visit the school on this special day and learn more about the local elementary school. Saint Matthew’s nurtures the mind, heart, and soul in a Christian environment. If you cannot make this date, please contact the school for other alternatives.
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Dolly Parton’s Birthday Celebration JANUARY 23, 4-5 P.M. TERREBONNE PARISH MAIN LIBRARY
Help celebrate our local Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library with lots of rainbow fun! Families can enjoy story time, cake, a rainbow craft, and more for Dolly’s birthday at the Terrebonne Parish Main Library.
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HEALTHY BITES WITH TGMC | BY LAUREN BERNARD, DIETETIC INTERN AND MICHELLE BRICENO, MS, RD, LDN
CITRUS FRUITS
SIMPLE CITRUS SMOOTHIE What are citrus fruits? The citrus family includes oranges, mandarins, grapefruit, lemons, limes, clementine, and tangerines. These fruits are delicious and have many great health benefits. Did you know that one large orange helps you meet your daily needs for Vitamin C? Vitamin C helps boost your immune system and helps keep your skin, bones and teeth healthy. They are low in calories and a good source of dietary fiber to help keep us healthy and full. Citrus fruits are a great way to add flavor and color to our food. Toss citrus fruits into a fruit salad or add them to your green salad for a sweet twist. Squeeze lemon, lime or orange juice onto chicken, fish, or beef for extra flavor. Freeze orange juice into frozen juice bars, add juice to your favorite fruit smoothie, or simply pack a mandarin in your school lunch bag for a grab-and-go snack.
INGREDIENTS • 1 orange, peeled • 1/4 lemon, peeled • 1/2 cup fresh pineapple chunks • 1/4 cup frozen mango chunks • 1/4 cup plain, non-fat Greek yogurt • 1 cup ice cubes
DIRECTIONS STEP 1 Place all ingredients into a blender. STEP 2 Blend until smooth. STEP 3 Enjoy! Serving Size: 8 oz Recipe makes 2 servings
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KID ENERGY ALL-STARS
ALL-STAR OF THE MONTH BRAI-LYNN BOUDREAUX SOFTBALL • AFTERSHOCK TRAVEL SOFTBALL
When did you start playing softball? When I was about 9 years old Why did you decide to give softball a try? I tried dancing, soccer and cheer for a while. But then I tried softball and now I am hooked on the game. How often do you practice? With my team, I practice two days a week and have pitching lessons once a week, but I am always batting or throwing the ball at home. Our tournaments are on the weekends; I played at least seven tournaments this fall. What position(s) do you play? I play shortstop, left and center field, third base and I pitch. But my favorite is shortstop. What have you learned about teamwork? You have to work together. You win as a team and you lose as a team. Last year we lost a lot, but this year we took home six silver rings (2nd place) and two gold championship rings. How do your teammates make practice fun? Just being around my teammates is fun! I have made friends with my teammates and we cheer each other on and push each other to do our best.
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What is the best part of playing ball? Just playing the game! I love softball and I am in competition with myself. What is one thing you do after a tournament? Sleep on the way home What do you do to calm any butterflies before batting? I used to be nervous, but now I just get up to the plate and hit the ball. Who is your favorite sports hero? A.J. Andrews, the first woman to win the MVP Golden Glove Award. What are you looking forward to doing next in your sport? I want to play for LSU. Do you play any other sports? Currently just softball; that is where my heart is.
ALL-STAR ADVICE Whether you are pitching or fielding, make firm eye contact with where you throw the ball.
TIP FROM BERNIE & EARL Remember, do not remove the colored flags placed in the ground by workers. They are in the ground to let the public know there are underground pipes or wires and to dig with care. Nominate your child to be a Kid Energy All-Star by emailing rhett@kidenergyusa.com. FAMILY FIRST
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SYNERGY BANK PRESENTS SYNERGY CENTS WITH PENNY D. PELICAN
ALL ABOUT THE DOLLAR BILL Hi friends! I’m sure you have all seen a $1 bill, but have you ever wondered what all the symbols on the bill mean? The back side of the $1 bill features both sides of the Great Seal of the United States. One side has a pyramid representing strength and duration of our nation. If you look closely, you’ll see letters on the bottom of the pyramid. This is the Roman numeral for 1776, the year the U.S. declared its independence. The eye floating above is known as the Eye of Providence. The seal’s other side features an eagle holding an olive branch in one claw, symbolizing peace, and 13 arrows in the other, symbolizing war and the 13 original states. The ribbon contains the Latin phrase “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” meaning “out of many, one.” This refers to the many states becoming one nation. The front of the $1 bill has lots of numbers and letters that may seem random, but they all tell you something about the bill.
This tells us which plate was used to print the bill and its position on the plate.
This tells us which Federal Reserve Bank is responsible for
printing the bill.
This is the bill’s serial number. The letter at the end tells us how many times this particular number has been used.
This is the year the bill’s design was first printed, not the year the actual bill was printed.
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MAKE AN ORIGAMI HEART
You can use a $1 bill to make art! Follow the steps below to make an origami heart. STEP 1: Flatten bill out, reverse side up.
STEP 2: Fold bill in half and crease. Open.
STEP 3: Fold each edge in to the center crease.
STEP 5: Fold top down as shown.
STEP 4: Flip bill. Fold bottom corners to middle crease.
STEP 6: Lift one top flap and fold side in to form triangle. Repeat other side.
STEP 8: Flip over!
STEP 7: Fold center corners on top to meet fold as shown.
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S.T.E.A.M. ACTIVITY WITH HOUMA FAMILY DENTAL
POPSICLE STICK CATAPULT
For as simple as this craft is to create, there is a whole world of STEAM to explore! We use science when testing how far items might fly. Technology is used to help assist us in building. Engineering is what actually builds the catapult. We utilize art when custom decorating the project. Math skills are needed to determine the supplies needed as we build.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED: • 10 Jumbo popsicle sticks • 3 rubber bands • sticky dots
Have your children form a hypothesis and guess how far different items will fly when catapulted. Test each item and record your results! You can adjust where the arms rest or how many sticks you use to further the experiment as well.
• scissors • bottle cap • items to launch (pompoms, pencil erasers, marshmallows, coins)
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STEP 2 Very carefully, with adult supervision, cut two tiny V-shaped notches about an inch from the end of the remaining two popsicle sticks. Make sure they are in the same place on both sticks. This will help your rubber band to stay in place.
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GET MOVING WITH THIBODAUX REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM
LET’S GET ACTIVE When school is in session staying active as a family may feel like a challenge. Unless your child is naturally drawn to after-school sports, it is easy for physical health to go out the window—especially when kids are buried under a mountain of homework, studying for tests, and distracted by their electronic devices.
Thankfully, there are plenty of creative ways for kids to get moving once the school bell rings, especially when the weather is a little warmer. We spoke with three moms to learn their unique parenting techniques that add fun activities to the family planner.
Take group walks. Get your family into the habit of taking walks in the neighborhood after dinner. Not only will kids get some fresh air and exercise, but it’s a great opportunity to bond! Get into the competitive spirit. There’s nothing like a little competition to stoke a kid’s motivation to get off the couch. If everyone has an activity tracker like a Fitbit, you can give little rewards for the best step count! Go on nature hikes around the neighborhood and back yard! Hikes may not get your heart pumping as much as soccer practice, but they’re a great opportunity to sneak in some physical activity while bird watching or looking for collectibles to use for craft projects. Take advantage of indoor play spaces. So many of these physical activities require the cooperation of the weather. But what if it’s too windy, dark, or rainy to run around outside? There are lots of indoor play spaces popping up all over the place, bounce houses, indoor trampoline parks, and even the Thibodaux Regional Fitness Center provides membership for teens 12-15 with the supervision of a parent member!
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Encourage “old-school” games from your childhood. Do you remember when you used to play games of pick-up basketball with the neighbors? There’s no reason why you can’t pass your childhood games onto the next generation. Try four-square, hopscotch, or jump rope. Parents: get out your old jump rope and you can join in too! Take the stairs. Encourage the whole family to ditch the elevators and escalators for stairs, make a game out of it with stair races if you live in an apartment building. Put on a YouTube tutorial. Yes, that thing that often keeps them from any physical activity can also be a source of great (and free) exercise for all different ages! Check out kidfriendly exercise tutorial videos on YouTube.
For more information contact the Thibodaux Regional Fitness Center, 985.493.4950.
Organize play dates around physical activities. Make exercise a social activity! The same kid that has zero interest in running or taking a walk with mom or dad will jump up and down to do an ice cube relay race or a three-legged race with friends.
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BY NAOMI HURTIENNE MAGOLA, YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIAN
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MONTH Here are a couple of my favorite books about birthdays to get you in a festive mood. All three books are available through the Terrebonne Parish Library System, and you can reserve a copy today at www.mytpl.org.
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When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree
Your birthday is quickly coming up, and you can’t wait! You’ve carefully prepared your wish list, and it includes all the coolest new gadgets. Only there’s one problem with the gift from Grandma. It’s not on the list. It’s not a gadget. It’s not cool. It’s. A. Lemon. Tree. UGH. You don’t want your grandma to think you are disappointed with the tree, so now you have to find a way to turn this lemon tree into lemonade.
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Princess Pinecone is growing up in a kingdom surrounded by super tough warriors. On their birthdays, they receive fantastic gifts that make them even more fierce. Gifts like gauntlets and eagles and magnificent shields. Pinecone’s birthday is coming up fast, and she can’t wait to see what she receives. Much to her surprise, instead of the brave warrior horse she wished for, she gets an adorable pony. Will she have time to train it to be tough enough for the upcoming warrior battle? 4th-6th
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Written by AVI Illustrated by Brian Floca Today is Ereth the Porcupine’s birthday! And, just like he suspected, no one remembered. Determined to make the best of his birthday, Ereth travels deep into Dimwood Forest in search of his favorite treat--salt! Along the way he meets a young fox mother in trouble and finds himself now in charge of the care and keeping of three young and boisterous fox kits. Will Ereth ever be able to find a way to right his topsy turvy birthday?
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EVENT CALENDAR Celebrate Winnie the Pooh: Winnie the Pooh Movie & Popcorn JAN. 14, 3-4 P.M. BOURG BRANCH
“Winnie the Pooh” Story Time Story followed by paper plate mask craft CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT!
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JAN. 14, 1:30-2:30 P.M. GIBSON BRANCH
Winnie the Pooh Party Celebrate Winnie the Pooh creator’s AA Milne’s birthday with a story time, crafts, and games. Refreshments will be served.
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JAN. 16, 4-5 P.M. MAIN BRANCH
Winnie the Pooh Stories and Activities For grades PreK - 3rd
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Wii Time! Enjoy playing Mario Kart. JAN. 8, 6-7 P.M. EAST HOUMA BRANCH
Family Movie Night
Winnie the Pooh Story Time/Craft
STEM Challenge Create the tallest newspaper hat to Celebrate National Hat Day.
JAN. 21, 2-3 P.M. MONTEGUT BRANCH
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Family Movie Night “Happy Feet” (PG) JAN. 20, 1:45-3 P.M. DULARGE BRANCH
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JAN. 11, 3-4 P.M. NORTH BRANCH
Winnie the Pooh Honey Comb Craft • fun for every age!
Penguin Craft Workshop For grades PreK-4th.
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