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Columns: 10

Editor’s Note When the Path Reveals Itself

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Numerology

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The Vuefinder

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A Vuetiful Life

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Intervue

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Behind the Brew

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The Kitty Prince

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This Old House

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Editor’s Note

When the Path Reveals Itself

D

uring the first Sunday of the new year, I found myself sitting beneath the beauty of St. Louis Cathedral, celebrating New Year’s mass as a way to start 2017 off on the right foot. The message of the day was simple: “Walk by faith, not by sight.”

The passage, an excerpt from 2 Corinthians 5, speaks of knowing our place on earth, knowing what lies ahead after death, and how those two ideas work in harmony. The passage appeared again days later on a sign lining one of the aisles at Hobby Lobby, again reminding me: “Walk by faith, not by sight.”

The message has become a mantra for the year, a whispered reminder when things get crazy or I start to feel like I’m losing my way. So often external forces in our lives, be it school work, your kid’s after-school activities, or bills, start to snowball. One becomes two, two becomes four, and before you know it, you haven’t a clue who you are, where you are, how it got to this point, or how you might crawl your way out of the situation.

But then the words come: “Walk by faith, not by sight”. Just like that, things start to refocus and whatever path

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you’re intended to go down starts to reveal itself.

The stories highlighted in this month’s issue of PoV all begin in the same vein.

Houma native Jacinda Roach, known within literary circles as J.B. Roach, spends most of her days working to promote better health throughout the state of Mississippi. After hours, she enjoys being a wife, mother, and caretaker for a plethora of furry friends.

Filling her home with animals was only natural for J.B. who spent much of her childhood surrounded by animals, thanks to her grandmother and parents.

Only recently, however, have those cats, dogs, and other creatures inspired her newest path: children’s book author.

Meet Kitty Prince Lamont and all of his friends on page X. Artist Diana Haddad Cangemi’s path literally revealed itself through the eyes of one precocious blue heron along the banks of Lake Verret. Thanks to a few friends who spotted the wide-eyed guy on an excursion about three years ago, Diana has begun a new journey into the world of driftwood art. The mark of a skilled and lifelong painter, Diana’s creations, which can be seen on page X, unearth the beauty within. She reveals

what she sees emulated in the wood, crafting one-of-a-kind pieces to adorn homes across the country.

For Rod Roddy and Lisa Cinnater, the path to preserving some of Terrebonne’s oldest homes was revealed out of their mutual adoration for home renovation.

The couple have combined their talents to tackle some of the area’s toughest jobs, breathing new life into homes that have often gone untouched for years.

In addition to their own home, Rod and Lisa have converted a school bus into a new home for a woman in north Louisiana who lost hers to flooding, and are now tackling two homes in downtown Houma rich in local history.

See the stunning transformations on page X. Whatever the path you may be called down, embrace it. No matter the outcome, the beauty is in the journey and it all begins if we just have the faith to follow it. POV

MELISSA DUET is the editor of Point of Vue Magazine.

She is excited to see what path 2017 takes her down.

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Is This Parenting?

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THE CLOSEST THING TO BEING CARED FOR IS TO CARE FOR SOMEONE ELSE.

O enough. A trip to the grocery store, ur weekend started out calmly

hours spent watching movies thanks to unusually frigid temperatures, indulging in the first king cake of carnival season.

Throughout the weekend, our beloved pup spent much of his time indoors, bounding from one end of the hallway to the next, releasing the energy he’d usually exert in the backyard on a typically weekend.

On Sunday evening, my husband and I had gone about the day’s chores, vacuuming and folding clothes, all the while keeping an eye on Darius like usual each time we passed his room.

Then we saw it.

A red glob near the center of his back, an indication something had gone terribly awry. We swiftly opened his kennel door and ruffled his fur before finding a wound that looked more like a snake bite than something of his own

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doing.

For the next two hours, we blockaded ourselves in the bathroom with the big guy, furiously trying to hold him down long enough to figure out what happened. Cleaning, washing, drying, medicating…every possible scenario was questioned. Had he somehow pinched himself on his kennel? Did something bite him during one of his 30-second trips outside to use the bathroom? Was something with two fangs lurking under the bed in his room?

What resonated, however, wasn’t the wound or where it came from. It was the sheer panic racing through my veins as we tried to figure out how our dogchild had somehow managed to harm himself despite our dutiful care and attention.

The rest of the night was spent getting up at regular intervals to check on him as he lounged in his room, seemingly unfazed by the whole ordeal. I had

become so paranoid about the wound, in fact, that I unintentionally woke him up after catching him whimpering middream.

Aside from one bout of tummy trouble as a puppy, Darius was never sick or ever got hurt (despite my belief that one more leap over the couch would surely cause a broken leg). We fed him well, showered him with attention and care, and regularly made trips to the vet. Yet, it happened anyway.

But somehow, as if by innate ability, we figured it out. We grabbed whatever supplies we thought we’d need, we made phone calls…we just did it. We did it because he depends on us and in turn, it is our duty to keep him safe.

And just like that, the thought came: “Is this parenting?”

Despite the fact that our child has four legs and fur, I think it just might be. POV

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A Vuetiful Life

Fantasy Football Blues

Mengagement and graduation at our y fiancée and I celebrated our

engagement party this past December.

During the party, we had to play games where we sat with our backs together, holding one of our shoes and one of the other’s shoes. Throughout the game, we were asked questions like “Who’s the better driver?” and “Who has the worse temper?” Some of these questions were easy answers. She obviously has a better fashion sense and can cook a lot better than me. Others were a little more controversial…but let’s be honest, I’m the better driver.

One thing that was not asked in this game was “Who is the better fantasy football player?”

Maybe that’s not the first question that comes to mind when thinking of a couple that’s planning a wedding, but fantasy football has become a big deal for us. Especially since I convinced her to join one of my leagues four years ago.

Since then, the league has seen the same person win the championship three out of the four years…her.

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This is a little bit of a bitter pill to swallow considering I’ve been playing for about seven years and have never won a championship. In fact, this was the first season that I’ve ever made it to the championship game. And guess who was standing between me and my first ever fantasy league championship… her. In a way, I must say that I am proud. She has learned well and made incredible decisions throughout the four years she’s been playing. Meanwhile, I dominate the regular season and crumble in the playoffs. Draft well, achieve the best record, lost in the first round. The fantasy life of Jonah…let it sink in, mannnnnn.

And while her domination is partly due to her decision-making and knowledge, I tend to set myself up for failure by talking about sports way too much. You see, she’s also much better at listening than I am. While she’s telling me about all of her stories from teaching, I do my best to make sure that I catch the details, but I haven’t perfected the art. Meanwhile, she can

memorize the sports details when it helps her to continue her fantasy football domination.

So maybe if I really want to win, I should keep some of my sports knowledge to myself. The student seems to have surpassed the teacher, so I have to come up with a way to catch up, right? Then again, happy wife = happy life, right? She seems to be rather content with her league-wide domination over these last four years, and we don’t play for money anyway.

If we were asked the question, “Who is the better fantasy football player?”, the answer would be pretty clear. She definitely is, but I’m knocking on the door of my first championship. It will happen…eventually. See you in the championship next year, dear! POV

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Egg Rolls from Heaven Sthe love month and all. And for all

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Because the rest of us are alone on Valentine’s Day. Or we feel inadequate.

I fall into the latter. The day that forces me to show love to those I love feels like a hopeless mess waiting to happen.

My mother rocks out Valentine’s Day. Every year, we had cute packages with candy, a note, a little something. She still faithfully brings my five children a Valentine’s Day present. My kids are probably a little confused because their own mom doesn’t give them anything for Valentine’s Day. But their Mimi compensates and I’m content to leave it that way.

I’d like to think I show love every other day of the year.

Here’s what love looked like recently.

My friend makes the world’s most amazing stuff-them-in-your-mouthbefore-anyone-else-can-get-any eggrolls.

I take my food seriously and these are the real deal. In the sweetest gesture, she brought some egg rolls for our

family. She met me in front of my street to drop them off to me before I headed to Thibodaux to pick up my kids from school.

I picked up the eggrolls and managed to not open the container until I was safely parked in car line. When I unrolled the wrapping, that’s when I saw the dilemma. My sweet, amazing, wonderful friend apparently can’t do math. Five freshly fried egg rolls stared back at me.

The dilemma is this: Five kids would get into the car in a few minutes. If I ate an egg roll, there would only be four.

One kid would miss out. Or two kids would have to split an egg roll in half.

Five starving kids. Five egg rolls. One mom trying to make the right decision.

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in silence. I didn’t say a word. But I snapped a picture of the five egg rolls before all the kids piled into the van because I’m going to pull that picture out when we’re having a bad day and here’s what I’ve got to say to them.

I didn’t eat your egg roll.

“But mom, you’re the only mom who forgot to get us Valentine’s Day presents again.”

I didn’t eat your egg roll.

No other argument needed. This February just got a little easier because while I may not know acknowledge the day with gifts and fanfare, I will acknowledge the day with some homemade egg rolls. Because my friend loved me enough to show me how to make her eggrolls. So it’s not a restaurant, and it’s not flowers, and it’s certainly not chocolate. But I’m pretty sure there’s a bunch of people in my house who won’t mind. POV JAIME DISHMAN blogs at

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Lfar away, lived a royal kitty family. ong ago, in a kitty kingdom very

Kitty King Leo and his beautiful wife Kitty Queen Louise ruled over their vast kitty kingdom graciously and treated everyone with kindness. The entire kingdom shared in their excitement as they awaited the birth of Kitty Prince Lamont and his sisters, Kitty Princess Lilly and Kitty Princess Lola. The birth of these talented, royal kitties kicks off “The Kitty Prince,” Houma native J.B. Roach’s first children’s book.

While PoV country may not recognize J.B.’s penname, they may know her as Jacinda Bonvillain Roach. Jacinda was raised in Bayou Black and went to school at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral School and Vandebilt Catholic High School. Upon graduating in 1987, Jacinda went to Nicholls State University before completing an internship at the University of Southern Mississippi.

With her bachelor’s degree in dietetics completed, Jacinda continued her education at USM by earning her master’s and doctorate degrees, while also teaching classes at Nicholls.

Nowadays, Jacinda works for the Mississippi Public Health Institute, doing projects that promote health throughout the state. And while dietetics is clearly a passion for her, it was Jacinda’s husband that got her back to Mississippi.

“While I was teaching at Nicholls, I met my husband in Grand Isle. He is from Newton, Mississippi and lived in Madison, so that’s how I ended up back in Mississippi,” she explains of the place she now calls home with her husband and son.

Aside from her children’s book, which hit shelves in November 2016, Jacinda has written several scientific publications that have been published in journals under the name Jacinda B. Roach.

“When I started working on this project, my publishing agent suggested that I use a different name since I had scientific publications. That’s why I use J.B. Roach; it had nothing to do

with J.K. Rowling,” she explains.

Jacinda’s love for animals was a big part of why she wrote “The Kitty Prince.” Her exposure to animals early on is directly reflected in the enchanting creation.

“I’ve always loved animals and was raised around them,” she explains. “My grandmother, Annie Miller, started the swamp tour business in Terrebonne Parish, and my parents always had animals around. I have several pets, and I have a particular fondness for cats.”

Her fondness for cats can be seen when she’s teaching her online classes as all her furry friends enter the virtual classroom with her by joining her at the computer. That fondness also spreads into the pages of “The Kitty Prince.”

“They were the inspiration behind the book, and I actually wrote the story for my son because I want to encourage him to read. He has a very vivid imagination, so I want to encourage him to read and write more,” she says. “I wrote it in a notebook and read it to him and his face lit up when he realized that the characters in the book were actually our cats.”

The real-life counterparts for the characters of “The Kitty Prince” mean a lot to the Roach family. Kitty Prince Lamont was added to the family when

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Jacinda fell in love with him at the Mississippi Animal Rescue League, and Kitty Queen Louise showed up on Jacinda’s doorstep when she was teaching at Nicholls and has been with her ever since.

The publishing process was a pleasant one for Jacinda as well as she was able

to receive a publishing contract on the first try. She truly felt it was a sign that she was doing the right thing because receiving a contract that quickly is not a common occurrence. However, the publishing company will be looking for more stories based on Kitty Prince Lamont, but that shouldn’t be a problem

considering she has several more pets to draw characters out of.

“My next book will be called “The Kitty Prince Helps a Stranger,” and my chocolate lab, Roux, will be in it so readers can look forward to seeing something from him soon,” she explains.

“Lamont and Roux are best friends in real life, so Roux had to be the next character. That’s really going to highlight the differences between people and animals and how we can all coexist. I have several ideas for messages that I could approach from this character. This has really been a lot of fun, so we’ll see where it all goes.”

Delivering a message to her son and other young readers was the main reason behind writing this story. The book touches on discovering your talents and using it to do good for others, no matter what those talents may be.

“Having a child and dealing with his ins and outs and feelings, you want everything to go perfect for them, but it doesn’t always go that way. To try to guide him and help him handle his own problems, I try to give him examples,” she says. “I figured that this was an example that we may not be gifted in certain things but I think God gives us gifts in other areas. We just have to find what those gifts are and use them.

Once you find those gifts, I find that goes hand-in-hand with increasing self-esteem and making kids realize that they may not be able to run the fastest in the class, but they may be able to write a story like no one else can. We all have our talents; we just have to find them.” POV

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½ cup part skim ricotta ½ cup shredded mozzarella ½ cup shredded fontina ½ cup shredded parmesan 1 clove garlic, finely minced ¼ t. dried oregano ¼ t. dried basil ¼ t. salt Black pepper 1 batch fresh pasta, flat sheets Heart-shaped cookie cutter Marinara sauce

HOW TO MAKE IT In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ricotta, mozzarella, fontina, parmesan, garlic and spices. Roll out pasta into long, thin sheets. To make heart-shaped ravioli, use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes from the pasta. Place two teaspoons of filling in the middle of half of the heart shapes, leaving a small border for sealing. Dip a finger in water

and lightly brush the edges of the pasta.

Place one of the remaining pasta hearts on top of the filled ones and press edges of the shapes together to seal. Be sure to press out any excess air. Repeat with all shapes.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook ravioli about five minutes.

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Strawberry Cream Valentine Melts These perfect pink pillows are just the thing to end your meal on a sweet note.

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Since opening Wolfe’s Pharmacy in Chauvin in 1972, pharmacist Peter Wolfe, Sr. has learned a lot about the real needs of his clientele. Yes, filling prescriptions may be the goal, but carefully monitoring what each person is taking and when has also become a top priority for the bustling medical mainstay.

After he partially retired from the business, Mr. Wolfe continued to oversee operations boatside while enjoying life in Cocodrie. He jokes that his “favorite places are spending time with family, fishing and hunting and being in the pharmacy.” During this time, he discovered an interesting development that has since changed the game in medication management: a packaging system that separates medication into different pouches based on the date and time that it needs to be taken. Mr. Wolfe noticed that many patients had trouble tracking their prescriptions and taking them at the correct time, which led to the development and implementation of the WolfePAK at Wolfe’s Pharmacy.

After seeing how the robotic apparatus worked in other pharmacies, Mr. Wolfe stepped back into the world of pharmacy, incorporating the packaging system into his operations. Each medication is separated into one of 208 canisters, designed specifically for that

pill, and the prescriptions are transferred to a computer, then to the robot which sends a code to the machine to create the packaging. A final check ensures prescription accuracy and off it goes, delivered by the pharmacy’s delivery service.

“If they’re thinking they missed a dose, they can look at the pack and see whether they took the right one at the right time or not. It’s really been phenomenal.

We started doing this about four years ago, and we’re now doing about 500 patients every month,” Mr. Wolfe explains of the process, which has contributed to a substantial growth in staff from 10 to 27 over the years.

“We synchronize their medications where everything runs out on the same day so they’re not going back to the pharmacy several times a month,” he adds. “We send our on-staff Compliance Coordinator, who is my daughter Alison, to each new patient’s home to see what medications and supplements they’re taking and how they are taking them. She demonstrates the use of the WolfePAK and helps patients to determine which system would best suit their needs. She clarifies any discrepancies between the physician’s orders and how the patient is actually following them.

She also does any paperwork needed to transfer the patient to the WolfePAK...

We don’t charge for the packaging and we don’t charge for delivery. We do this because we realized that transportation is a big issue for a lot of people, and if we

can do the delivery, that’s a way for us to give back to the community. Our goal is to help people take their medicine better and improve health outcomes.”

“After working as a critical care nurse for over ten years, I’ve seen firsthand how a patient’s condition can severely worsen from not taking their medication correctly,” Alison, a registered nurse who joined the family business in 2013, adds.

With deliveries ranging throughout the region, from Franklin to Napoleonville, Grand Isle to New Orleans, Wolfe’s Pharmacy is truly taking over the area through its concern for patients. Mr. Wolfe and his team will also call seven to 10 days before the WolfePAK runs out, making sure that each patient is taking his or her WolfePAK as directed, have the right amount left, and checking in to see if there are any changes to their supplements or medications.

The WolfePAK is ideal for anyone, from those with a variety of medications to just a few, because it takes the need to remember everything out of the equation.

“We’ve gotten a lot of testimonials from patients telling us how it’s helped them out and kept them out of the hospital. We have many stories, and we’ve been overwhelmed with gratitude from the community with the growth we’ve had,” Mr. Wolfe says. “We want to see if we can find ways to help more people and extend our services.” POV THIS ARTICLE WAS WRITTEN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WALK-ON’S.

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Hosting multiple celebrations at their home during Carnival time, including a Twelfth Night dinner to ring in the season, the Heberts trim their home in the traditional purple, green and gold. Each year the couple adds new touches and each year proves to be more spectacular than the last. This year, they enlisted the help of BRAVO Graphic Design and Home Staging for an extra special touch.

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H After purchasing their home in 2009, Craig and Lisa personalized the space by adding wood floors and custom drapery throughout the home. They also made improvements to the kitchen including the addition of a coffee nook, an ornate stove hood and a self-designed granite countertop island. Outside, the backyard was completely transformed from a green lawn to an oasis. With the creative talent of Scott Staimpel, owner of Tropical Pools and Palms, the Hebert’s retreat exceeded their expectations.

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Oh Snap Go Long!

A four-legged festival goer takes shelter between sets during the annual T-Bois Blues Festival March 17-19 in Larose.

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Diana Haddad Cangemi

O field, staring at the sky and observe ftentimes, people will lay out in a

the clouds as they pass by. Usually the clouds make rather distinct shapes that resemble things we have seen in our lives. Puffy white elephants, dogs, and other creatures float across the sky and capture the imagination during this peaceful moment.

This relaxing pastime has been depicted in many TV shows and

movies, but what if you changed your perspective and looked at something so many south Louisianians are familiar with in a whole new way: driftwood?

These broken pieces of wood also come in many shapes and sizes and oddly resemble the wildlife around the area. If you look hard enough, you’re sure to see pieces that resemble alligators, fish, and snakes. Thus is the inspiration behind “Driftwood Art,” the work of Diana

Haddad Cangemi.

This unique way of creating art has been an interesting and rewarding hobby for the Houma native and resident of Harahan. And it all started with a blue heron named Harry. One of Diana’s friends had a camp on Lake Verrett and would go out to take pictures of the wildlife in the area.

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everything. One day she found a piece of driftwood that had the head, beak, and a hole for the eye,” Diana remembers of her first work of art.

The friend approached Diana, asking if she could paint the wood in the likeness of her beloved, feathery friend.

She quickly went to work and brought the piece to life. Her friend was quite pleased with the addition to her art collection and found the perfect place for Harry, who now hangs above the bar at her home.

Once Diana finished painting Harry, she was off and running with her newfound passion.

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shop in Pierre Part. That’s how we got started, with just Harry. It already kind of looked like something, so I would just look at it…sometimes I would have to look at it for a while…and decide what it could be.”

Creating these beautiful pieces of art can be a lengthy process when you consider drying out the wood for months and going through the cleaning process to assure that there aren’t any surprise critters lurking inside.

Following the drying and cleaning process, Diana begins to visualize the creatures in the shape of the driftwood.

Once she hones in on what the wood resembles, Diana’s painting talent takes over.

“Once I get the idea, it just depends.

I don’t spend many hours at one time, but I would say about four hours on the larger pieces,” Diana says. “The smaller pieces can take a while too because of

all the little details.”

While the driftwood painting has been going on for about three years, Diana’s love for painting has spanned throughout almost her entire life.

“When I was nine, for my birthday, I asked for an art set, and I got it. I used to paint outside in my dad’s tool shop, and from then on I always painted.”

Although she pursued her other passion, music, throughout college, that didn’t stop her from continuing to paint over the years. Today, she says she is fortunate to have been able to keep the best of both worlds.

“I never stopped painting and I never stopped music. I still teach piano and voice at home,” she says. “I leave all my easels up, and I always have something going on with each one. My time gets chopped up a lot, but eventually I get it done. It just keeps things lively.” POV

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Under the Scope

Roses are (Still) Red Fthought that counts. Remember that rom the mouth of babes, it’s the

saying? Of course you don’t. It’s a mashup of two separate sentiments, one from “The Bible” and one from “The Regifter’s Book of Party Jokes”. But it’s a good way to explain (or excuse) the way young kids respond during giving holidays, like Valentine’s Day. Imagine a second-grader, from a thrifty household, in a family with all five kids in public schools, where the classrooms have lots of students, in early February, in the early 1970s. If each kid’s homeroom class had thirty students, then that’s a whopping 150 Valentine cards to purchase. And T.G. &Y. had raised the price for a 10-pack to a whopping 39 cents! Imagine all that and you have imagined me and my predicament in second grade.

Far be it from me to dent mom’s household budget. After all, there would be plenty opportunity in the years to come for me to dent a variety of other things in the household. So, her little mastermind concocted an alternative plan. All I needed was a crayon, scissors, some glue, and the wrapping paper left over from Christmas.

First, I needed to identify the red Christmas paper. This was difficult because all that was left was brown.

That’s when I discovered I was red-green colorblind. Because of my precocious understanding of human genetics, I knew that I inherited this condition from my mother, who inherited it from her colorblind father, my grandfather, who dressed in Mardi Gras colors all year long. Not until then did we know why.

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Luckily, my crayons were labelled, and so I could identify red paper by matching. I cut the paper into little squares that would be folded at the middle and made little envelopes for them using the white underside of the wrapping paper. Then, it hit me: I would need to emulate those cards at T.G.&Y. and write cute little sayings. I would need to become sentimental. This would turn out bad. I would have no cards, no friends, and would not survive second grade.

Well, not only did I survive, but so did the cards. Why do moms keep this stuff in little shoeboxes hidden in closets for decades? To protect humanity? To hide them from the press during their kid’s political campaigns? Who knows. You decide: Here are some of my original Valentine sentiments from second grade.

Valentine, I’m stuck on you! / I have eaten lots of glue. Explains the chemical basis of being “stuck.” Since all the kids ate glue, I thought this made lots of sense.

Nowadays, school glue labels read “nontoxic,” proving it was a catchy thing to say.

Raindrops keep falling on my head / Hope the card’s okay. I can’t see red. Invoking a famous song of that year, this saying excused me if I accidentally used green paper. Incidentally, it garnered a good bit of wow and wonder from the girls in the class who spilled sympathy for me while batting eyelashes. It won’t be long till happiness stands up to greet me, I thought.

I’m sweet on you! Ain’t it great? / With no saccharin or cyclamate! Shows my early

concern for public health. Saccharin and cyclamates were artificial sweeteners embroiled in controversy in the early 1970s, as such chemicals were shown to cause health problems in rats who consumed an amount equivalent to 350 cans of diet soda—the amount secondgraders might try to drink to wash down the glue.

Valentine, you rock! / I hope you’re not metamorphic. A common lesson in second grade science was the major classifications of rocks. Metamorphic rocks are those that change structure over time. I was asking this cool person to stay my friend and not to change, but I’m not sure I made myself clear.

I’d give you my heart / but then I’d be dead. / So I made this card / instead. Inside, I drew an anatomically correct image of the heart with the major vessels cut off. A little morbid, but young kids think too metaphorically anyway. Welcome to physical reality, Valentine.

Roses are red, violets are blue / We share aunts. Can’t marry you. Once again showing my precocious understanding of human genetics but regrettably limiting the pool of potential girlfriends.

Despite the mouth of this one-time babe, humanity persists and roses are still red—at least for most people.

For the others, check your mom’s shoeboxes—before it’s too late. POV

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o those without the gift, many of the houses that

Parish are just another place someone once called home. Tattered roofs, broken windows, years of old memories and nostalgia fill the spaces little feet once scurried across and bigger feet followed not far behind.

To those blessed with the ability to see beyond all of that, however, the transformations that unfold must be seen to be believed.

Rod Roddy and Lisa Cinnater began their journey to preserving some of Terrebonne Parish’s oldest homes roughly two years ago with a shotgun house dotting one of the many streets of downtown Houma. That project gave way to a school bus turned tiny home and a handful of humble abodes the couple has now worked their magic on, breathing new life into what was once old and forgotten.

The duo’s current focus is evenly split between what has become their own in-land camp and a home nine streets over, both of which are homages to the rich history of the region.

The camp, nestled along the Intracoastal Waterway, began with a trailer left on the property, which has since been converted into an outdoor bar perfect for overcast afternoons and warm summer evenings with friends. To its left sits a 100-year-old home, which Rod worked tirelessly to relocate from East Houma to its current location. The original address – just one number different from its new one.

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revealed, portions of the exterior’s patina remain in tact, and steps have been added to the original porch, turning what was once the front of the home into a stunning porch looking out onto the water.

Inside, pops of color, from quirky signs to a cherry red 1956 refrigerator, turn this house into a warm and cozy second home for the couple. A wall of windows, plucked from a junk pile, give Rod and Lisa the unique chance to watch boats and other watercraft ease by at any given moment.

“We wanted to keep it as funky as possible, but still make it where you could enjoy it,” Rod explains of the process, which took a little over three months once the house was relocated.

“We come here everyday. We’ll sit and have a Bloody Mary or we’ll sit and watch the tugs go by. There’s some little houses up here and they could really be

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cute. But they’ll put a fence up to hide the canal and I’m thinking, ‘I paid extra to have the house facing that.’ When you’re sitting here, you forget you’re in downtown Houma.”

Just a short drive over, a seemingly petite home is also getting a fresh start.

Turn the knob of the wooden door at the entrance, however, and the place expands almost infinitely, an impressive sight in a compact portion of Houma.

Original cypress wood floors invite guests to walk the maze of rooms, doorways leading to a mix of uniquely shaped spaces, crafted by Rod and Lisa’s handiwork. A white claw foot tub, its small bits of wear and tear adding to the charm, sits in the rear bathroom while noon day sun makes the expansive space come alive, thanks to transoms outfitted atop each interior door.

But this place is more than a home.

Step beyond the backdoor, traverse just

a few steps and through the threshold of the next building and you will enter what was the first kindergarten in Terrebonne Parish.

Since purchasing the property, Rod and Lisa have listened to the oral history provided to the Terrebonne Genealogical Society by the teacher, Cynthia Duplantis, providing them an immense appreciation for the history of the space they now get the chance to restore. They have whitewashed the interior, converted a bathroom into a utility room and are clearing out the odds and ends that remain to one day allow whoever resides next the chance to have a garage, music studio, or party room. The green chalkboards, once filled with equations and letters of the alphabet, still adorn the walls and the nails that once kept bookbags safe and sound remain as a reminder of what used to be.

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“It’s just an awesome old house,” Rod says of the transformation. “You don’t expect this house to be here.”

It’s the countless hours selecting the perfect pieces for each room and the time spent preserving the original parts of the home that make each project so special to Rod and Lisa. Not only do they have the chance to give someone a place they can one day call home, but they also get to play a part along the way in preserving the history of the place they know and love.

“It’s just a mindset,” Rod explains.

“There’s a lot of houses that people have in their yard that people are just letting go. I think if people saw what they could do with old stuff instead of just tearing it up, they would realize that it can be done.” POV

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The Vue from the Trenches

If Ever I Cease to Love Ron Facebook I was inclined to

ecently a friend posted a question

answer: What’s your favorite part of a Mardi Gras tableau? For me the answer was clear. I thrive on the tradition of it all.

In 1946, the Houma-Terrebonne Carnival Club, better known as the Krewe of Houmas, was chartered.

The men’s club was the first of what is today nearly 20 krewes in the HoumaThibodaux area. While they don’t all hold tableaus or parade, Mardi Gras in our area is full of tradition.

I love the pageantry of a traditional tableau. I can remember watching Rex on television with my grandmother on Mardi Gras Day. Their tableau is held after their parade and the beauty of the ball and the history behind every movement paints such a grand tale.

My father was once a member of the krewe of Terreanians and Houmas and I can remember attending tableaus as a child in the Houma Municipal Auditorium. The feathers, sequins and sparkle of the young maids’ costumes as they are presented to the court still shine in my memory. They were the Disney princesses of my childhood.

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the royal court of the Krewe of Houmas.

I can remember being so nervous, tasked with the honor of wearing the feathers and being in the spotlight.

During rehearsal, I actually fainted, likely from a combination of anxiety and too much king cake. Luckily, on the night of the actual tableau, I was well hydrated and ate a full meal. The actual event is quite a blur to me. I can remember just the feeling of relief once my presentation around the floor was complete.

As an adult, I joined the Krewe of Hyacinthians. The same year I joined, I was asked to be a maid. I said yes and promptly threw up. (I had the same reaction when I got engaged, so let’s go with it’s a positive thing.) It was the 60th anniversary year for the club and I took my assignment to heart. I researched the history of the club and visited with some of the elder members about tableaus past and what they most enjoyed. Every single one of them spoke of the same moment.

Before you are presented to the court and krewe, you are fully decked out in your makeup, hair, costume and feathers, standing in the holding space behind the doors, backstage. You can

hear the narrator spinning the tale of the theme you proudly represent.

Through the crack in the door, you see the spotlight turn your way and hear your name announced. The doors open and you emerge. That moment right there. That. Is. Your. Moment. All eyes are on you and the years of tradition you represnet.

It shines clearly in the eyes and resonates in the hearts of every person ever named royalty by their carnival krewe. Man or woman, teen or child, king or queen, maid or page. That moment when the doors open and they stand there, taking it all in. Heads are held high. Smiles are ear to ear. Years of tradition swirling around them. It’s a moment that’s special for all that view a tableau as well, if you allow yourself to believe for just that moment in the magic that is Mardi Gras. POV

MARY DOWNER DITCH is the

managing editor of Point of Vue magazine. She encourages everyone to attend a tableau once and allow themselves to be swept away in the tradition of it all.

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the doors at Walk-On’s Bistreaux and Bar: televisions playing various sporting events line the walls, burgers piled high with the works hit tables, and glasses clink in celebration from those gathered at the bar.

From a simple sketch on the back of a napkin to a thriving enterprise with locations stretching across the south, Walk-On’s has grown tremendously in just over 10 years, including bringing that energy and experience to one of Houma’s busiest thoroughfares.

The expansive state-of-the-art facility, situated along Martin Luther King Boulevard, opened a little over a year and a half ago, creating a place where anyone can be immersed in the thrill of game day any day of the week, all while enjoying a taste of Louisiana.

So what factors go into the Walk-On’s winning equation? It starts with those that ensure the restaurant sustains its can-do mentality every day. “[Our staff ] truly loves the brand,” General Manager Justin Concklin says.

“I’ve never worked with a group of people that are so committed to the brand as Walk-On’s.”

Each day begins with a pre-shift rumble in which the team huddles together to scream, yell and get pumped up to serve guests. This short morning

meet-up fires up everyone from front of the house to those on the line to put out the most consistent products possible with exceptional service and a smile.

“Sometimes you walk out and you literally have goosebumps. It’s like that second you’re about to walk out onto the field. It’s about the name on the front, not the back. It’s about Walk-On’s,” Justin explains of the staff mentality.

When it’s time to satisfy that midday or evening hunger, the Walk-On’s kitchen is ready to whip up whatever you might fancy. The kitchen is almost 100 percent scratch made, with fresh ingredients combined to create everything from Seared Ahi Tuna Salad to piping hot bowls of gumbo. The recipes have been handed down from founder Brandon Landry and are used throughout the Walk-On’s family of restaurants.

“That’s something that blows a lot of people’s minds,” Justin explains.

“Basically nothing comes in frozen, we cut our own chicken, we peel our own shrimp. All those things differentiate us. We take a lot of pride in the food. We are a food-first restaurant.”

That attention to detail transpires throughout the dining experience, from

accommodating diner’s needs or preferences whenever possible to ensuring the environment is welcoming to all. All of this combined creates a place that is so much more than just a sports bar.

“It fits anybody. We have family dining and you can come in here and feel comfortable with your children. You can come here with the guys from work or you can come in with your girlfriends and be at the bar. If you find it a little loud, come to the patio and I’ll turn the volume off…I think that’s what makes us unique,” Justin says. “Our food, our staff, the atmosphere. You can bring anyone from your six-month-old to your grandmother in here and we have a spot for you.” POV THIS ARTICLE WAS WRITTEN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WALK-ON’S.

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Intelligent Investing

Key Retirement & Tax Numbers for 2017 EService announces cost-of-living very year, the Internal Revenue

adjustments that affect contribution limits for retirement plans, thresholds for deductions and credits, and standard deduction and personal exemption amounts. Here are a few of the key 2017 adjustments.

Retirement Plans • Employees who participate in 401(k), 403(b), and most 457 plans can defer up to $18,000 in compensation in 2017 (the same as in 2016); employees age 50 and older can defer up to an additional $6,000 in 2017 (the same as in 2016).

• Employees participating in a SIMPLE retirement plan can defer up to $12,500 in 2017 (the same as in 2016), and employees age 50 and older will be able to defer up to an additional $3,000 in 2017 (the same as in 2016).

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to an IRA remains $5,500 in 2017, with individuals 50 and older able to contribute an additional $1,000.

For individuals who are covered by a workplace retirement plan, the deduction for contributions to a traditional IRA is phased out as follows: You’re allowed to contribute up to $5,500 to a traditional IRA in 2017 as long as you’re under age 70½ and you have earned income. In addition, if you’re age 50 or older, you can make an extra “catch-up” contribution of $1,000 in 2016 and 2017. You can make your annual contribution up to April 15 of the following year. Also, if you meet certain conditions, you may be able to contribute an additional $5,500 in 2016 and 2017 to an IRA in your spouse’s name (plus an additional $1,000 catchup contribution if your spouse is age 50 or older), even if your spouse has little or no income. However, whether or not you can deduct your traditional IRA

contributions will depend on several factors, such as your income.

Contributions to Roth IRAs are never tax deductible, but a tax credit may be available and qualifying distributions will be tax free. Also, even though the same dollar caps on yearly contributions apply to Roth IRAs ($5,500 in 2016 and 2017, $1,000 catch-up contribution if age 50 or older), not everyone will qualify to take full advantage of a Roth IRA. The amount you can contribute to a Roth IRA (if anything) will be based on your income and filing status. If you do qualify, you may be able to continue contributing to a Roth IRA after age 70½--a feature traditional IRAs don’t offer. As with traditional IRAs, you may be able to contribute to a Roth IRA on behalf of your spouse. However, your contribution to a Roth IRA for any tax year must be reduced by contributions made to other IRAs during the same year. POV

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We Support a Healthier Future

5 Easy Ways to Fit More Fiber in Your Diet found that women who increased their daily fiber intake from 12 to 24 grams absorbed 90 fewer calories a day than those who ate the same amount of food but less fiber.

Try these 5 simple steps to increase your fiber intake today.

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of fiber into their diets. Children and adults need at least 20 to 30 grams of fiber each day for good health. Soluble fiber can help lower glucose levels and blood cholesterol. Insoluble fiber can help move food through your digestive system promoting regularity.

Fiber reduces the risk of developing various conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, diverticular disease, and constipation. Fiber helps you feel full to prevent overeating and maintain a healthy weight. Eating fiberpacked foods can lower your body’s absorption of calories from carbs. One U.S. Department of Agriculture study

1. Eat whole fruits instead of drinking fruit juices.

2. Replace white rice, bread and pasta with brown rice and whole grain products.

3. For breakfast, choose cereals that have a whole grain as their first ingredient.

4. Snack on raw vegetables instead of chips, crackers, or chocolate bars.

5. Substitute beans or legumes for meat two to three times per week in chili and soups. POV

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Keep Your Chin Up KEEP YOUR HEAD HIGH, KEEP YOUR CHIN UP, AND KEEP SMILING BECAUSE LIFE IS A BEAUTIFUL THING AND THERE’S SO MUCH TO SMILE ABOUT. - AUTHOR UNKNOWN

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chin up. One is about the postural burden on the neck. With so many of us today having our chins down looking at wireless devices, it has even gained its own name, “tech neck.” From small children to older adults when you are constantly looking down to text, watch a movie or read on your smartphone or iPod, it causes significant stress on the spinal vertebrae, muscles and ligaments of the neck. You just have to look around at the airport, ball game or waiting room to see so many people with their chin down immersed in their phone or electronic device.

There was a noteworthy study done by chief of spine surgery at New York Spine Surgery and Rehabilitative Medicine, Kenneth K. Hansraj, MD published in the National Library of Medicine. His study looked at how much load does constant downward-looking place on your spine and neck muscles. When your spine is in the neutral position, the head normally weighs about 10-12 pounds. The study found that with the neck down 15 degrees ( forward), this neck position adds 27 pounds of weight to supporting structures. At 45 degrees, it is 49 pounds, and at 60 degrees, it’s

60 pounds. Think of this head-down position as placing several bowling balls on your neck.

The prolonged chin down position has been found to be a causative factor to neck pain and headaches. Some studies have related this form of poor neck posture to breathing problems. Over time researchers say this posture can lead to early wear-and-tear on the spine referred to as degeneration.

Smartphone users reportedly spend an average of two to four hours each day hunched over, reading emails, sending texts or checking social media sites. According to the research, this is 700 to 1,400 hours per year that people are putting stress on their spines. Dr. Hansraj goes on to say, “The problem is really profound in young people. With this excessive stress on the neck, we might start seeing young people needing spine care. I would really like to see parents showing more guidance.”

Besides the importance of recommending better posture, to avoid damaging stress on the spine, the expression “keep your chin up” is an encouragement to someone who is burdened emotionally. The stress of daily living can wear anyone down.

Depression, fear and anxiety are

growing problems by many. You just have to look at the increasing numbers of antidepressant prescriptions being written, which reportedly has doubled in the last decade.

So what can we do? First, be aware of your posture, especially the posture of your neck when using technology and remember, chin up! Be willing to mention this to your family, friends, co-workers and those you care about.

If you want some helpful advice on correct neck posture tips and stretching techniques, consult with a chiropractor or physical therapist.

For the emotional part, take a hard look at your attitude. Do you worry too much? Are your expectations of any circumstance more negative than they should be? Read a book on the subject; consult with your doctor, member of the clergy or a positive thinking friend.

Be determined to choose optimism and hopefulness as a way of life.

Four simple words that can make a big difference in your life - Keep your chin up! POV DR. J. MICHAEL FLYNN prac-

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A Vue from the Vine

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but California blends are king right now. Here are a few current selections:

ORIN SWIFT ABSTRACT 2014 $32.99 Abstract is a wine produced by Orin Swift who has a great touch with blends and was responsible for great blends such as Prisoner and Machete. Abstract is inky dark blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Petit Sirah. The wine has rich, decadent, sweet flavors cherry, plum, vanilla, and oak. The wine is long and complex yet easy drinking in style with good acidity and mild tannins that sail on to the finish.

Made with grapes from Napa, Sonoma and Mendocino.

CONUNDRUM RED BLEND 2014 $22.99 Conundrum is a blend made predominantly from Zinfandel and Petit Sirah. The wine is made by Napa Valley famed Caymus Winery. This easy drinking red is well oaked with luscious flavors of candied fruit and chocolate. The wine is medium bodied with a juicy, seamless mouthfeel that sails on to a soft elegant finish. A great wine for those looking for an easy drinking wine that still has big fruit flavors.

MARIETTA OLD VINE RED NV $12.99 The longtime standard bearer for a value priced red blend.

A zesty, balanced red with flavors of spice, dark fruit, and black pepper which are hallmark to blends like this made from Zinfandel, Petit Sirah and Syrah. The wine is medium bodied, well balanced, with pure flavors that linger to the end. This is the quintessential California value blend. POV

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rying Eagle Brewery is the latest craft brewer to start distributing beer in the Houma-Thibodaux area in 2017. The brewery, located in Lake Charles, started as a conversation around the supper table of the Avery family.

With advice and passion from a few beer loving friends, the dream has since become a reality. The name “Crying Eagle” is from the Atakapan word “quelqueshu” that was believed to be the name of an Atakapa chief and the basis of the parish name, Calcasieu, where the brewery is located.

Here’s a look at three of Crying Eagle’s signature pours: READY TO MINGLE: A Belgian single, a style brewed by Trappist Monks to be used as their daily beer. A light, refreshing beer that would make a good choice for a Mardi Gras parade. 4.6% ABV, 18 IBU CALCASIEU COMMON: An amber colored lager that is brewed using a hybrid brewing style using a combination of lager and ale processes that was first started during the Gold Rush. The brewery has created a word to describe this beer - “Toastycarmelfruityhopness”. 5.4% ABV, 36 IBU

THE CHUCK: The brewery was asked to create a “yellow beer” but they didn’t want to do a standard American lager. This is Crying Eagle’s interpretation of a session beer, designed to be a great choice for the beach, duck blind or Grandma’s house. The brewery describes this beer as a “thirst quenching juggernaut”. 5% ABV, 16 IBU Crying Eagle’s beer portfolio is off to a great start. They are also expected to release more styles and seasonal beers over the next year.

If you are ever in the Southwest Louisiana area, the Crying Eagle’s tap room is open every Wednesday through Saturday, with tours provided on these days as well.

Let’s welcome Crying Eagle to the southeast Louisiana market. Keep an eye out for their beer at your local store or craft beer bar and enjoy. POV DWAYNE ANDRAS is a home brewer and self-taught

beer expert in continuous search of the perfect pint. Chat with him about your favorite brew at DWAYNE.ANDRAS@GMAIL.COM.

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To Kill A Mockingbird

Mimi’s Mardi Gras Adventures

Big Easy Award-winning director Tommye Myrick takes the lead on this theatrical adaption of the Harper Lee classic. Bayou Playhouse veterans Lance Nichols, Janet Shea and Dane Rhodes, along with a slew of theatre veterans tell the story of a childhood in a sleepy Southern town and the crisis of conscience that rocked it. Tickets are $23 in advance and $25 at the door. Opening night is $35.

Contact: bayouplayhouse.com

Covington-based writers Alice Couvillon and Elizabeth Moore’s carnival tales “Mimi’s First Mardi Gras” and “Mimi and Jean-Paul’s Cajun Mardi Gras” come to life in this theatrical adaption for children teaching them about the customs and traditions of the holiday. The show is a field trip opportunity for students in grades Pre-K-4th grades from Lafourche, Terrebonne, and Assumption public and private schools. Field trip packets are available on the playhouse’s website.

Acadian Elementary Mudbug Run

Contact: thibodauxplayhouse.com

Run, walk or jog your way to the finish line at this fourth annual race to support the Houma elementary school. A fun run kicks off at 8:30 a.m., followed by the 5K at 9 a.m. Cost is $20 or $10 without a shirt; the fun run is $10. Proceeds go into the school’s technology fund.

12th Annual Eagle Expo

Feb. 3-19

Where: The Bayou Playhouse, Lockport

Saturday, Feb. 11, Fun Run: 8:30 a.m., 5K: 9 a.m.

Where: Acadian Elementary School, Houma Contact: splitsecondllc.com

Roux for a Reason Feb. 11, 6 a.m.

Serve up your best gumbo recipe at this gumbo cook-off to support Mary Bird Perkins TGMC Cancer Center. Proceeds benefit the center’s Early Bird Screening Bus in memory of Dr. John C. Boyd and Bernard Levy. Those wishing to participate may do so in 4-man teams and trophies are awarded to top finishers. General admission is $10. Event registration begins at 6 a.m. and the event opens to the public at 1 p.m.

Where: 575 Belanger Street, Houma

Contact: rouxforareason@gmail.com

Feb. 13-17, 21-24, 9:15 a.m. & 11 a.m.

Where: Thibodaux Playhouse, Thibodaux

Feb. 16-18

Enjoy the beauty of south Louisiana at this annual expo featuring programs, boat tours, presentations and more. The event begins Thursday with “Wings to Soar”, a presentation featuring a variety of raptors, at the Patterson Civic Center. Throughout the rest of the weekend, there are photography workshops, talks from the LSU Raptor Program, and much more. Cost varies by event.

Where: Various Locations, Morgan City Contact: cajuncoast.com

Winter Reading Bingo Through Feb. 28

Terrebonne Parish Library wants you to curl up with a good book this winter by challenging yourself to read an array of novels. Participants may get a bingo card at any Terrebonne Parish library branch and complete the challenges outlined. Once complete, readers can bring their card to any branch to receive a coupon for free food from Chipotle.

Where: Terrebonne Parish Library Branches Contact: 985.876.5861, option 1

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The Lego Batman Movie hits theaters on February 10. Who provides the voice for Batman in this movie?

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Which of the following individuals gained fame for reviving Mardi Gras after the Civil War? A B C D

On February 7, 1964, “Beatlemania” arrived in the United States. Which member of the Fab Four was the youngest?

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Buzz Aldrin Neil Armstrong John Glenn Alan Shepard

In addition to love and happy marriages, what else is Saint Valentine the patron saint of?

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George Washington John F. Kennedy Abraham Lincoln Ronald Reagan

The 59th running of the Daytona 500 takes place on February 26. Who is the youngest winner of the Daytona 500?

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Trevor Bayne Jeff Gordon Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jimmie Johnson

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On February 25, 1836, which American inventor received U.S. Patent 138 for his revolving-cylinder pistol?

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LeBron James Stephen Curry James Harden Kyrie Irving

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Lady Gaga will take the stage for the halftime performance at Super Bowl 51 in Houston on February 5. What was her fi rst number 1 hit?

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New Orleans will host the NBA All Star Weekend on February 17-19. Who was the MVP for the All Star game the last time it was in New Orleans?

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February is National Chocolate Lovers’ Month.

Which ancient culture used chocolate as currency?

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Singer LeAnn Rimes recently took the stage at the Cypress Bayou Casino. Her Top 20 pop hit “Can’t Fight the Moonlight” was featured in which movie?

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Cure on the Bayou Pageant On Jan. 7, Annabelle X was recognized and crowds as an Ambassador Queen for life for her fight against leukemia at Relay for Life of Lafourche ParishThibodaux Cure on the Bayou Pageant.

In addition to the ambassador title, Annabelle also won prettiest eyes and best fashion in her category.

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New Years Dodgeball Tournament Participants took their best shot during a new year kick-off dodgeball tournament hosted by Houma Social Sports on Jan. 7. The group meets regularly to compete in co-ed recreational sports, stay active, and have fun.

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Femme Natales Citizenship Award Femme Natales, the Thibodauxbased non-profit women’s service organization, presented Michele Bower with the group’s Citizenship Award for her work in serving the local community.

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Rotary Club of Downtown Houma District Governor Francis Nezianya presents Club President Tim McNabb with Rotary Club of Downtown Houma’s charter. Charter members gathered for the inaugural ceremony on Jan. 3 at The Patio.

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