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Contents

JUNE 2016 • VOLUME 10 • ISSUE 6

Columns:

On the Cover:

10 Editor’s Note

From Differences Comes Greater

Understanding 11 Numerology

What’s your number?

12 The Vuefinder

Look at Ol’ So and So 14 The Vue from the

Sweet Summertime

Trenches

16 Intervue

Say what?

52 The Spoon

Feasting on the Fairway 54 A Vue from the Vine

Sipping into Summer 54 Behind the Brew

Bell’s Will Be Drinking The Brooks family, through their youngest child Spencer, celebrates the upside of Down syndrome.

18 PoV Picks

Expert picks to enhance your life

Channing Candies

20 DIY

Outdoor Movie Theater

Visit us online:

28 Volunteer Spotlight

Gerald Collins

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Shrimp Cakes 66 Rendezvous

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40 Under the Scope

Living in the Habitable Zone

68 Smarty Pants

For when your thinking cap fails

42 Then & Now

Thomas B. Smith Memorial Stadium

70 Scene In

Look at ol’ so ‘n’ so!

44 Oh Snap

Blown Away

75 Look Twice

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JUNE 2016 • VOLUME 10 • ISSUE 6

Features:

FitLife: FitLife seeks to encourage, educate, and motivate readers to achieve their health and fitness goals

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The Pirogue Maker The Allemans cement their name in Cajun history

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The Words of Respect SCLHSA writing contest winner

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I Am 10,000

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We Support a Healthier Future

Long distance athlete Stuart Babin

Summertime Safety

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Bayou Country Cuisine Goes Global Chef Lindsay Mason prepares a bite of the bayou

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Life Turned Upside Downs The Brooks family proves anything is possible with Down syndrome

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FitMind

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What’s Shakin’

Attitude is Everything

How you can roday around your comminity

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Editor’s Note

From Differences Comes Greater Understanding A fruit salad is delicious precisely because each fruit maintains its own flavor.

SEAN COVEY

Q Each of us have our own characteruirky, peculiar, unique, different.

istics, mannerisms, habits and tendencies that make us…us. Some of us might prefer our socks mismatched, while others reach for the ketchup bottle any time we order white beans or fried eggs.

Some need to fetch the laundry as soon as the dryer clicks off hile others prefer the DVD rack be kept in alphabetical order at all times.

Those differences are what makes our world such an interesting place to live.

Without each person’s special traits, life would be pretty boring, without a shift from usual routine to keep us on our toes or excited about what’s right around the corner.

The differences each one of us embody also lead to some pretty incredible stories. In fact, differences are at the core of this very publication’s philosophy: sharing your neighbor’s varying points of view each month.

As you flip the pages of this particular issue, a common thread, one of celebrating differences, runs through each story 10

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told. We hear from a ninth grader who recently earned the top honor from the Houma-based South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority for her work about why everyone should be accepting of differences.

We also see that insight reflected in a dish from Chef Lindsay Mason of Cristiano Ristorante. His reverence for some of south Louisiana’s most unique foods is getting international attention during this month’s IPW Conference in the Big Easy.

We also see just how our special talents and personalities can shape life for a future generation. Ebdon Alleman isn’t around to witness how his delicate handiwork has influenced a Cajun tradition but the curators of the Smithsonian Institute and his ancestors ensure his legacy lives on.

Known as “The Pirogue Maker,” his tools, utilized to create perhaps one of the most unique water vessels in existence, helped establish one of the icons of our history.

Many generations separated from

Ebdon is Spencer Brooks, a sevenmonth-old who is already proving to the world that Down syndrome might make him different, but it also makes him resoundingly special. He, his parents Michelle and Beau Brooks, and a host of board members and supporters are working tirelessly to turn people’s perception of the syndrome Upside Downs to create a better understanding of the genetic disorder.

From differences comes greater understanding. When we get to know our family, friends and neighbors a little better, we begin to appreciate what makes them unique, gaining a greater understanding of the world and the various beliefs and viewpoints that exist.

It also encourages celebration of even the littlest things and isn’t that what life is all about? POV MELISSA DUET is the editor of Point of Vue magazine.

Like a good gumbo, life is always better with a few unique ingredients.

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Publisher

Numerology

Brian Rushing

1,500

Editorial

Melissa Duet EDITOR Mary Downer Ditch MANAGING EDITOR bites of the bayou Chef Lindsay Mason plans to serve up to represent Terrebonne Parish at this year’s IPW conference in New Orleans

Creative

Mariella Brochard CREATIVE DIRECTOR Rachel Lambert GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Photography Channing Candies, Jessica Gifford, Jacob Jennings Misty Leigh McElroy, Erica Seely

Staff Writers Shell Armstrong, Casey Gisclair, Brandy O'Banion

Contributing Writers Dwayne Andras, Lane Bates, C.C., John Doucet, Dr. J. Michael Flynn, Bonnie Rushing

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million dads across the country guiding and nurturing the next generations, according to the U.S. Government

Subscriptions Point of Vue magazine is published monthly.

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1948 The year Ebdon Alleman’s watercraft became a star

Business address: 6160 West Park Ave., Houma, LA 70364 985.868.7515

6,000

The approximate number of seats installed in the original Terrebonne High School stadium

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The Vuefinder

Look at Ol’ So and So

On elbow-deep in fried chicken at

a recent Sunday, I found myself

the famous Chester’s Cypress Inn. My grandmother had the envie for what many believe is some of the best in the area so we packed up the car and headed north for platters of fried everything and a little catching up.

For those of you who haven’t experienced dining at Chester’s, the visit is like a step back in time. White paper is draped on each table, a bar runs through the middle and virtually everything in the place reminds you of your grandparent’s house. The best part? The reunions.

While it may be set off he beaten

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path a bit, the place is anything but forgotten. Cars pack the gravel lot and those that make their way inside for a serving of chicken livers and onion rings nine times out of 10 know someone else already there.

It took us just long enough to order drinks and a round of appetizers before the first familiar faces began strolling in. Then another, then another and then another. And it wasn’t just happening at our table. All throughout the expansive establishment, bellows of ‘Hey, how you doin’?!’ and ‘Good to see ya!’ could be heard. Hugs were given, questions about the grand babies and memories of high school days were exchanged.

It’s hard not to think, then, that maybe there’s something more happening here.

Maybe the envie for comfort food has more to do with bumping into friends, neighbors and the distant cousin you never knew you had than it does the meal. Fittingly, it happens in a place that honors a simpler time when that sort of stuff w s more valued, if not an understood part of life. Perhaps it’s not just about the fried chicken after all. POV

MELISSA DUET is the editor of Point of Vue magazine.

She believes nothing warms the soul quite like a heaping pile of fried food and good friends.

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The Vue from the Trenches

Sweet Summertime Sthing… vacation! Most people auummertime usually means one

tomatically seek warm, sunny vacation spots, like the beach, to satisfy their travel bug. My husband and I were no exception, and planned a beach vacation at the end of April. My cousin was getting married in Destin and we were joining the rest of my family for the long weekend.

This was our first vacation with our son, 16 months old at the time. Jackson is a pretty easy-going kid. Perfect, because Destin is easily six hours away.

We’ll just throw some stuff n the car and hit the road, right? Not exactly.

My anxiety-ridden self began to panic just making a list of things to pack.

I googled “beach lists” and stalked Pinterest boards on “bringing baby to the beach.” I texted a friend who also has a little one for her packing list. Y’all.

Thank God we drive an SUV. Let me just say, I’m pretty sure our house could have been destroyed while we were gone and it would have been ok. We could have raised our child out of the back of the car based on the amount of crap I packed for a four-day trip.

We made it to Destin with no problems. However, we quickly realized that babies and stairs don’t mix. Jackson made a mad dash for the awesome fun play zone known as the staircase. Add baby gates to the shopping list.

Then came the realization that we hadn’t thought out where Jackson was going to sleep. The bedroom we chose had one bed for my husband and I. Add Pack-n-Play to the shopping list. So much for all the lists and planning I did!

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Bringing your child to the actual beach is an experience that is hard to describe. There’s more that goes into bringing your little one to the seashore than building a house. First there’s getting the baby ready. Apply sunscreen to every part of their body. Check. Then cover up every part of their body with a swim shirt, swim diaper, swim trunks, hat, sunglasses and water shoes. Check.

Then you start to pack your beach bag.

You must bring a towel to lay on the sand to sit on, one to wipe the dry sand off, ne to wipe the wet sand off, ne to dry off w ter from swimming, one that’s already damp with clean water to wipe his face and one extra just in case. Then there’s the snacks. We packed water, juice cups, applesauce, Goldfish and Cheerios. Then we packed toys. Trucks, buckets, shovels. Check. And don’t forget Mommy’s bag, with sunblock, extra diapers, swim and regular clothes, a hat, snacks, the good camera and tons of wipes. Finally, Dad with the chairs and umbrella in tow. Whew!

A quick clock check confirmed we packed all this stuff up for an outing that

was going to last about two hours before we needed to head back for lunch and nap time. And since Jackson had never touched sand before, we weren’t even sure it would last that long!

As with everything we do, we learned a few valuable vacation lessons. One, you will never remember everything.

That’s why there are Targets in all major vacation locations. Two, you will overpack for every outing, from going to the beach to eating out. Our diaper bag was never as full as it was the night of my cousin’s wedding. And Jackson wasn’t interested in a single toy we brought. All he wanted to do was hit the dance floor.

Three, relax at some point and just enjoy yourself ! You are making memories and laughable moments that will entertain you for years to come. POV

MARY DOWNER DITCH is the managing editor of Point of Vue magazine. She is eternally grateful to the friend that shared the tip of bringing baby powder to the beach.

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Intervue

Joe

Father of Three

What’s the best thing about being a father?

Let’s be honest: how skilled are you at diaper duty?

They have taught me about unconditional love.

Ninja skill level

One piece of advice you’d give to new dads:

Keep momma first A WAYS.

Baby’s first word: Mama or Dada?

1 momma, 2 dada’s

Something you hope your children learn from you:

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To love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind

Scott

William

Brad

Shae

Josh

Father of Three

Father of Two

Father of Three

Father of Two

Father of Two

The love they give back to you

Fatherhood has brought me back all the simple pleasures I had long forgot.

Only I can fix a glass of ice water properly

How much they look up to me and being able to make a positive impact on their lives

The raw joy of loving two completely innocent kids with all of your heart

PRO (still can’t stand the smell)

Well, there’s Defcon 1-5.

Always seek help for Defcon 5.

Master Jedi

I’m a 10 until it’s flowing out he diaper. Then I’m gagging.

My diaper duty skills were second to no one… ok, they were terrible.

You’ll never sleep soundly again.

Spend as much time with your kids now. Before you know it they will be adults and you can’t get that time back if you wasted it.

Don’t try to make your kids perfect. Just love them and teach them what is right.

Ball

Mama

Both of my kids said Dad first at least that’s my story.

How to love their spouse

Life is short so make the best of it.

If you do positive things for others, positive things will come to you.

How to love. The world is selling a lot of foolishness as love. I hope that I teach them the biblical kind.

Just take them with you wherever you go.

Take your time with them; they grow so quickly.

Dada

Mama for sure

To take care of themselves

A wink and a smile are the basic tools to build a dream on.

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Picks

Classic Hammock

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There is a certain charm in enjoying the waning summer sun while relaxing with a glass of sweet tea in a rope hammock in your backyard. With 125 years under their woven belts, Pawley’s Island sets the standard.

Nyne Aqua

Giant Chess Set

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The “floa ing party” allows you to enjoy your current playlist from any aquatic environment, be it floa ing in the pool, tubing in the river or daydreaming in the shower. The wireless watertight speaker features Bluetooth capabilities and is submersible to three feet.

The game of chess teaches logic, critical thinking and offers straight up fun. This company offers sets in three piece and board sizes, allowing you to completely customize your set.

Inflatable Twister

Luxe Edition Kai Float

Everyone remembers falling on their butts, trying to get tangled up with friends and family while placing their right foot on blue and left hand on green. Raise the difficu ty and fun levels while playing the classic game on an inflatable surface. Last man stan ing wins!

Imagine relaxing while floa ing around the pool on a giant bean bag! These generously sized floats work in he water or poolside for your lounging pleasure. The larger King Kai float can hold two people and connect to the optional Kai floa ing drink caddy to round out your pool day experience. POV

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DIY

Outdoor Movie Theater Ibusters from the comfort of your

magine enjoying the summer block-

backyard! Hosting movie nights for your neighborhood or your family is super easy with this DIY projection screen kit.

What You Need: • Projector Screen Kit (We suggest carlofet.com’s 4x7 ft. 100 in. (16:9) Fixed Frame Projection Screen Kit) • HD Projector • Speakers • A computer or DVD player for video • Wires to hook everything together • Popcorn • Movies • Friends

How to Make It:

Follow the directions on the fixed frame screen kit. Visit the hardware store for piping and the screen and connections come in the box. It takes a little while the first time, so don’t wait until the day of your party.

Once the screen is ready, position the projector in front of the screen at an optimal distance. Pro tip: use a folding ladder with a piece of wood through it to hold the projector, DVD player or computer, and the amp for the speakers.

If you have a smaller yard you could also use a Bluetooth speaker below the screen.

Add comfortable seating, pop the popcorn, round up the neighborhood gang and you’re ready to go!

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Visit pinterest.com/povmag to find this DIY project and more!

More Pro Tips: • If you have the space and your neighbors won’t complain, larger speakers including a center speaker under the screen and a subwoofer under the ladder make a huge difference. Just pull the speakers out of the living room and buy a cheap surround amp just for this.

• Larger screens make it so much better.

• Put a firepit in the seating area on the cooler nights. The kids can do s’mores and the light keeps people from tripping over stuff.

• Make sure the projector and screen you buy are widescreen. If you are watching in old school 4:3, you’re missing half the movie.

• Plan for a double feature. It takes a while to set up everything and nobody wants to go home after just two hours.

• Don’t plan to start until it gets pretty dark. You can’t see the image otherwise.

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The Pirogue Maker Shell Armstrong Submitted

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Elda Templet was smitten the first time she spotted Clenese Alleman across the way. But it would be years before the two would officially meet.

A quiet, unassuming Louisiana bayou girl at heart, Elda had never strayed far from her beloved community of Pierre Part. The small community is situated in the Atchafalaya Basin – America’s Wetland – where a number of Cajun French fishermen settled to be near the many bayous and swamps that feed into Lake Verret. Elda’s family was among them.

Long before paved roadways and fuel-efficient vehicles were the norm, locals traveled from Point A to Point B by boat. Elda’s father never owned a car, in fact. He made do steering the family skiff with a push pole or paddling the row boat the three miles to church or school.

“My dad would row us when we were young,” 90-year-old Elda says matter-of-factly. “But as we got older, we all took our turn working the oars.

That was just our way of life.”

Clenese answered the military’s call in the early 1940s, shortly after World War II began. He joined the U.S. Army as a gunner and was shipped to the Philippines.

It was when Clenese returned from service that a friend officially introduced him to the shy girl working in his store. Elda remembered well the dashing man standing before her in his crisp military uniform. The two quickly became an item.

Clenese would row across the bayou to get her and then row to the Rainbow Inn, a small shack on the shore where they’d sit and listen to music and watch couples dance.

“I wasn’t much of a dancer and I could only get Clenese to dance on special occasions,” Elda recalls.

Three months after they began dating, Clenese asked Elda to marry him. It was the question she had been waiting for. They were wed in 1946 in the Catholic church where Elda worshipped, and, just as fast, began their family of nine children – three sons and six daughters – in a house across the bayou not far from where they were raised.

1948 was a banner year for the Allemans. All eyes were on Hollywood that September when famed director Richard Flaherty’s film, “Louisiana Story,” was released along with a 14-minute documentary

by Arnold Eagle that focused on the wooden vessel used in the film … and made by Ebdon Alleman, “The Pirogue Maker.”

While Clenese was off ghting the Japanese, his father Ebdon was home working, with the filmmaker close by. Flaherty wanted to use a pirogue in his Oscar-nominated docu-fiction film about a young Cajun boy and his pet raccoon. He convinced craftsman Ebdon to build the pirogue, and Eagle documented the step-by-step process, from cutting down the cypress tree to shaving it into a bayou-worthy vessel. Eagle’s work, has since secured the Alleman family a place in Cajun French history five generations later.

Ebdon Alleman, born in the late 1800s, was a stern man who respected the hard work required to raise seven children – four boys and three girls.

He and wife Faustine expected much of their sons, who likewise learned the importance of family and the value of a job well done. There was livestock to tend to, moss to be picked, trapping and boat building and Ebdon’s boys were expected to lend a hand. Their oldest son, Cleveland Sr., and a friend

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are seen in the documentary working alongside Ebdon to complete the pirogue.

At the end of Eagle’s documentary, even the youngest Allemans dance in celebration as Ebdon sets the finished product in the bayou for its inaugural voyage.

Today, nearly 70 years later, that very pirogue is on display at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C. Ebdon’s son Clement, who is now deceased, visited the Smithsonian when the display opened. To the best of anyone’s knowledge, he is the only Alleman to have visited the exhibit to date.

Ebdon Alleman died in 1959 at the age of 71. With his brothers’ help, Clenese would later build his mother and sister Edna a home on his Dularge property.

Faustine Alleman brought everything she owned when she moved into the house … including the tools Ebdon used to build the famous pirogue.

The tools remained in Clenese’s shed for years.

Clenese became a skilled craftsman, building cabinets, furniture and odds and ends still in use today.

“Dad built my house,” daughter Ella Rhodes says, smiling when she recalls how many nails her husband Bryan encountered during a renovation.

“That’s why this house has seen so many hurricanes. It wasn’t going anywhere.”

Daughter Valerie Porche points to the curved woodwork along the ceiling of her mother’s kitchen cabinets. “See that, that is Dad’s signature handiwork,” she says. “Every cabinet he built has that curve piece.”

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DELVE DEEPER INTO THE ALLEMAN FAMILY TRADITION BY VIEWING “THE PIROGUE MAKER” AT FOLK STREAMS.NET OR VISITING YOUTUBE TO SEE “LOUISIANA STORY.”

On every project, he insisted the work be level and square.

Clenese also had an entrepreneurial spirit. He built his own shrimp boat and, for a brief period, made plans to fish. He trapped nutria. He dug a turtle pond in the backyard to raise turtle eggs.

And the silk worm farm he later tried didn’t produce the big bucks he’d hoped despite the demand for nightcrawlers, Valerie chimes, laughing.

Before Clenese’s death in 2001 at age 78, Nicholls State University learned of “The Pirogue Maker” and the many tools used to build the famed pirogue. Two university staffers spent much of a day at the Alleman homestead, videotaping Clenese as he recalled his dad’s craftsmanship. Unfortunately, a faux pas with a camera lens cap left the historians with only an audio recording.

After Hurricane Rita pushed three feet of water into Dularge in 2005, the Alleman offspring found their grandfather’s tools in a box in a shed when they were cleaning up the mess. Hours were

spent scraping away the mud and rust, restoring the tools – both purchased and handmade – used to chip, plane and hand-drill the cypress into a water-worthy boat.

“We knew it was important for us to share all of these tools to keep the history alive,” daughter Ella says. “The whole experience really came alive for us when we started fooling with these tools.”

Ironically, Ella remembers seeing “The Pirogue Maker” when she was in the third or fourth grade. “I didn’t know it was my papaw,” she says. “I didn’t have an appreciation then for the ties our family has to Cajun history.”

It was daughter Marylin Porche who helped set up the first tool exhibit at the Plaquemine Lock State Historical Site. Southdown Museum in Houma displayed the tools for two years before the exhibit moved to the Vermillionville Living History & Folk Life Park in Lafayette where it remains.

“I wish this would have come around when Daddy was alive to share in it,” Ella says. “He loved talking about the past and showing his heritage. He wanted his children to know about his history.”

“We have kids and our kids have kids,” Valerie adds. “We want to impress upon our own children the place their great-grandfather and his children have in Cajun history. It’s important we let that history be known.”

For Elda Templet Alleman, though, the pirogue and tools are not that unique.

“Back then, everybody had a boat to get around,” she says, smiling a meek grin.

“You didn’t think about it much. It was just our way of life.” POV

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RESPECT RESPEC THE WORDS OF

Tat the heart of Executive Director Lisa

he stigma associated with differences is

Schilling, Division Director Wesley Cagle and the staff f the South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority’s work. Day in and day out, they craft innovative ways of changing people’s minds about those in the store, in the classroom and on the bus that might look or act differently but, at the core, are human, just like the rest of us.

As a way of tackling the topic in schools, the group began a writing contest to allow high school students to express their

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viewpoint on each person’s uniqueness.

Earlier this year, teachers in the parishes the authority services - Terrebonne, Lafourche, St. James, St. John, St. Charles, Assumption and St. Mary - offered the contest to each of their students, encouraging them to put pen to paper and write an essay, short story or poem reflective of their feelings and ideas on how to increase respect for those with developmental disabilities.

What came back was nothing short of inspiring for the authority. Read on for the winning work:

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It happens more often than it should that people are put down or attacked for the things that make them different.

We are told to accept and love what makes us unique, but how can we? How can we love who we are when we are made to feel like we are wrong? It’s hard to overcome the insecurity that plagues us from feeling out of place, to noticing the looks that are given to us by strangers.

It’s way past time for those of us who are different to not only accept the fact, but to praise it. To love what society calls our flaws and to wear them with pride. No matter the label ascribed to us, it is ours to keep, and we must love ourselves even if we feel that no one else will. Behind what is seen on the outside is who we really are as a person, and it is there that you will find what really matters.

Our strength and inner power lies there, and we can use that strength and power in a positive way. Understanding how it feels to be different is beneficial, not only to ourselves but to others, as we can use this to help each other out and stop others from degrading people because they are not like everyone else. It is a power that we share, and together we can be separate, while staying united within each other.

Superheroes do not need to all be physically strong, as long as they can help save the day. The ability to fly or have super speed is not necessary, because those abilities do not make you a hero.

It is what you do with your ability that determines whether or not you’re a hero, so trying your best and doing what you can to help will make all the difference. If your intentions are good, then it will not matter if you are not as strong, as fast or as capable as your normal comic-book heroes. It doesn’t matter if your story isn’t as interesting as it is in the movies or if people know your name worldwide. Whether you save a whole city or just a cat off of a tree, you are making a difference. Remember, at all times, “Superheroes are different! Our differences are our Superpower!” POV

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Gerald Collins

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Gsoft heart for helping others. He

erald Collins is a wise soul with a

was born on a houseboat where love floated on the Dulac waters. As he planted roots in the area, he became known as the “energizer” man, one of many talents and always eager to be part of something for the greater good.

His wife, Carol Collins, is his heart. She is his helpmate on his volunteer ventures, a desire that dates back to 1963, when Gerald managed seven automobile tire retail stores. He retired in 1998 but “still had a lot of energy.”

During those 35 years of work, Gerald found solace in volunteering for Habitat for Humanity in the early 1990s through Woodmen of the World.

“The reward was being able to give that key to the house to the recipient,” Gerald remembers.

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years. After serving his time in presenting American flags, history awards to middle and high school students and being part of area service projects like community gardens, he took up his current role as a custodian at the Woodmen of the World hall. You can also find Gerald managing the rental of the hall while “the love of his life” plans and orchestrates the events.

When he’s not meandering around the Woodmen facility, Gerald is showing off his cooking skills, most notably as the one behind the 200 pounds of jambalaya that have been served at Southdown Plantation Marketplace for over 30 years. This year’s shows were his last but over the years, he has also cooked for school festivals and for his church, St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. His cooking days started when he was a young boy on the bayou. When food was brought in from trapping during the winter, Gerald’s mom taught the boys how to cook.

“Mom was a great cook. She could make a feast,” Gerald explains with a

smile. “Cajun people entertain you in their kitchen.”

His servant’s heart also extends to the church and education, where he has served his time wisely over the years. He has been part of the Maria Immaculata school board for six years, Vandebilt Catholic High School school board for four years and the Fletcher Technical Community College Automotive Advisory Board for more than 30 years. He is the head usher at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral and is a captain at Manresa Retreat House in Convent where he has lead more than 46 men’s retreats.

Although Gerald has since slowed down a bit from his younger days, he hopes to continue seeing the work of helping hands making the local area a wonderful place to live.

“We are all called by God to serve with our time, talent and our treasure…That’s what we’re put on this Earth to do help.” POV

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Ashley Porche, Patient Experience Advisor

Jacob Jennings

that adorn the neatly manicured lawn, Ochsner St. Anne sits in a convenient location, right off f Highway 90, in the heart of Raceland.

Familiar and serene, the structure is clean and inviting, ready to welcome those that need her always. This gem of a hospital provides the community with state-of-the-art healthcare and personalized service that is ranked amongst the top performing hospitals in the nation in measures of Patient Satisfaction.

Preparing to grow your family should involve partnering with the right obstetrician. Why not choose a birthplace that’s close to home at Ochsner St. Anne? You are welcomed at the door with a smile and the cheerful hustle and bustle of activity throughout the facility is only interrupted for a brief pause when the lullaby plays from the overhead speakers, a gentle signal to announce the birth of a new baby.

At Ochsner St. Anne, take comfort in being prepared.

Anticipating the arrival of a new baby should be a joyful time and you deserve to celebrate this occasion in a setting that is more intimate, more compassionate. Classes to prepare you for childbirth and breastfeeding, classes to prepare a sibling to welcome a new brother or sister, and classes for CPR are all available free of charge to any patient who wishes to take advantage of these services. The environment at St. Anne is comforting - healthcare with peace of mind is yours to be had at Ochsner St. Anne.

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staff hat cared for and has grown to know this precious child over the term of her pregnancy.

For the mother who has special care needs, the obstetricians at Ochsner St. Anne work closely with the Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists at Ochsner Baptist’s Women’s Pavilion so that the patient is monitored closely, yet still afforded the convenience of local care providers. State-of-the-art 4D ultrasound technology and high-definition monitors are available for an opportunity to see the tiny features of your newest family member before he or she makes their grand entrance into the world.

Choose Ochsner St. Anne to support you throughout the duration of your pregnancy and beyond. The partnership between care providers and patients at the Ochsner St. Anne

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Women’s Center is unique and our patients appreciate the opportunity to be an integral part of the team where your voice is always heard and communication never falters.

Growing your family at Ochsner St. Anne means that these highly-skilled and compassionate physicians are here to meet your needs, regardless of how small or large those needs may be.

When the big day arrives, report to Labor & Delivery.

Having already toured the facility and pre-registered for services, all you need to do is let the physician know that you’re on your way and the nurses will prepare the comfortable labor and delivery suite for your arrival. Skin-to-skin therapy is standard; accommodations for this important opportunity for physiological bonding can even be made if the newborn is delivered via cesarean section. When moved to the Mother / Baby Unit of the hospital, couplet care and rooming-in are customary. One nurse per shift is dedicated to the total and complete care of mother and child during the stay on the Mother/Baby Unit. The quality of your care, as well as your overall experience, is significantly enhanced by this unique approach to recovery.

We are committed to providing you with the support necessary to achieve your goals. Have you chosen to breastfeed? Our Lactation Services are offered on both an in- and outpatient basis because we know that if there are going to be challenges, those challenges will likely present themselves when you have a smaller support staff t your disposal. Remember that we are only a phone call away whenever you may need us.

When your stay with us is over and the time arrives for you to take your darling bundle of joy home, we hope that we will have exceeded all of your expectations. When you leave, our sincere goal is that you will be pleased with the decision that you made to trust Ochsner St. Anne with your health, that you had a very satisfying stay, and that you will choose to visit the facility again for your future health needs. Above all else, we hope that you have experienced the highest levels of service and quality while in our care.

Motherhood is challenging enough, let Ochsner St. Anne support you in every way possible.

Thank you for trusting us with such an important moment in your family’s history – there’s never been a better time to be born on the bayou!

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Tto those in the know,) is the travel he IPW (“International Pow-wow”

industry’s premier yearly international showcase for vendors. Over three days, more than 1,000 travel organizations nationwide, along with 1,200 international and domestic buyers, make deals and negotiate relationships that would otherwise require numerous worldwide and cross-country trips. These meetings generate an estimated $4.7 million in yearly travel expenses.

The conference, which is set from June 18-22 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, generates tourism jobs and indirectly nurtures ancillary industries, like retail sales, as well as restaurants and local farms to market sourcers. Among those restaurants prepared to showcase what it means to dine in Terrebonne Parish is Cristiano Ristorante and its Executive Chef Lindsay Mason.

Following a promotion by the Houma Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, which asked for submissions from parish chefs and restaurants to evoke Houma’s culinary scene, Lindsay was selected, tasked with whipping up a bite of the bayou for the final IPW event, a culinary “walk around.”

On the day of, Lindsay, a Thibodaux native and Chef John Folse Culinary Insitute graduate, will be tasked with serving 1,500 portions of his unique menu, the star of which is soft shell crawfish. Served alongside the crawfish is Roasted Corn Gribiche, “a classic French precursor to roumalade sauce, the New Orleans staple.” An emulsion of chopped boiled egg white and aioli with 32

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roasted peppers, capers and cornichons, the grabiche is a creamy, cold sauce served under the warm, polenta-and-basil-battered crawfish. The tangy flavor, he says, is the perfect accompaniment to the earthy, soft but crispy mudbugs.

For a clean pallet-brightener, Cristiano approached Greg and Heather Malbrough of Mossy Ridge Farm for sunflower shoots, other microgreens and mushrooms. Since Lindsay has only a one to two bite chance to wow the participants circulating the convention hall, he chose these bold combinations to make a lasting impression.

Inspiration for the menu came not from anything the chef saw in cookbooks or on television, but from Lindsay’s family, namely his mother Jackie’s meals and his grandmother Joyce’s contributions to the Th bodaux Service League. Backed by his twenty years of experience and preference for a raw-produce kitchen, he put together what he believes shows off oth novelty and evocation of south Louisiana. That approach speaks directly to Cristiano’s goal to build a culinary bridge between Louisiana and Italy. In the case of the IPW offering, that means polenta, basil and capers meet crawfish, microgreens and the fryer - a match made in a new American dining heaven. POV

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Ibackyard of a local couple is truly a sanctuary. Creating an nspired by beautiful resorts while traveling the world, the

elegant retreat that was perfect for entertaining and spending quality family time was a requirement.

For the project, Karin and Troy of Nelson Wilson Interiors of New Orleans were enlisted to completely transform a bare backyard with only three live oak trees into an oasis. Working with the property lines and the tree placement, the design duo crafted a plan that would include a courtyard, swimming pool, outdoor shower, outdoor kitchen with pizza oven, a boiling station, fi eplace, dining and seating areas, a play area and a pool house complete with a media room. Allen Poche Jr. contracted the job and made the vision a reality.

Using a combination honed slate and granite countertops in the outdoor kitchen and boiling station add elegance to the exterior space. To create a refined and more traditional look, the outdoor cabinetry has the look of interior cabinets, but the durability of stainless steel. Made of an all element board similar to that of plastic cutting boards, the cabinets povhouma.com

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B can be installed directly in the elements, power washed, and never need painting because the color is all through.

Designed as a major focal point of the backyard, the fireplace can be seen from nearly any angle. A large cast stone mantle and overmantle give the wood burning fireplace an elegant touch while gas lanterns on either side of the mantle create a beautiful ambiance at night.

For visual interest, Karin and Troy opted to raise the back portion of the courtyard. This allowed a step up to the guest house and to create a raised play area for the client’s children where artificial grass was installed to reduce maintenance. A custom 14’ tall topiary giraffe sculpture, created by a metal artist out of California, sits outside the guest house creating whimsy. Designed to be as beautiful at night as it is during the day, the live oaks 36

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E are wired with subtle dancing LED lights.

The pool house media room has a modern lounge feel, but is both durable and comfortable for family movie nights. A 120� retractable television screen lowers down a wall when wanted and is concealed otherwise. Elegant photography by Ben Ham graces the walls while custom window treatments by Laura Boquet of Bourg adorn the windows. POV

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Under the Scope

Living in the Habitable Zone Escopes are returning images from very day it seems that new tele-

deeper in the universe. Universe expanision is slowing but our rate of discovering objects isn’t.

Among the things these telescopes look for are exoplanets, planets outside our solar system that orbit other stars.

And among the exoplanets, we look for those that have the same characteristics as our own planet.

The question is: Why do we look for such planets? The answer is: Where there’s liquid water, there might be alien life. Another question is: Why are we looking for alien life? The other answer is: To find “them” before they find us. In business, that’s called “being proactive.”

So, what would aliens really look like?

No one knows, and if they do they’re not telling. For the rest of us who would tell if we knew, let’s think logically about a simple alien. The universe is likely made of the same stuff s Earth. If life occurs here, then life might occur on similar planets that orbit at an optimum distance from their suns, what we call “the habitable zone.”

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But if life exists on some exoplanet orbiting in a habitable zone, that doesn’t mean they need to look like us.

Aliens could be microscopic or plants.

Or let’s consider an alien “animal.” To be a successful alien animal, you’d need to eat for energy. So, you’d need a mouth.

You’d eat more effectively if you could see where to find food. So, you’d need an eye. And you’d need to reproduce.

So you’d need something that I will not discuss in the fine family pages of PoV magazine.

If it had an eye and a mouth, it would probably have a head. And a really successful alien would have a big head, one wielding enough brainpower to learn to use tools. And let’s keep it simple: Forget legs for walking across land formations.

Let’s keep this hypothetical alien underwater with only arms.

Oh, my! I think I just described an octopus!

If you study Polynesian mythology (instead of just the hula dancing and grass skirts on National Geographic), you’ll find a story about octopuses passed down across generations from prehis-

toric times. The Polynesians learned from their elders that octopuses are the last of the beings left behind on Earth from a previous universe now destroyed.

Maybe Polynesians know AND they’re telling! And Polynesian elders knew this before they read “War of the Worlds”, before they listened to Orson Welles’ radio broadcast or before they watched Tom Cruise’s movie version. And the aliens inside of H.G. Well’s technologically advanced war machines? From the written descriptions, they would look just like octopuses.

Scientists on Earth here in our own habitable zone, of course, have authentic reasons to want to learn about alien life: To learn how life merged and developed elsewhere can only help us understand how life here happened—to shed light on our own origins. Even if it’s very old light. POV

JOHN DOUCET is the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Nicholls State University.

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Then & Now

Terrebonne High School Stadium

Marty Collins Source: Terrebonne High School Anniversary Book

InTerrebonne Parish, Terrebonne High School, contracted the 1940s, administrators at the oldest high school in

Herman T. Makofsky to construct a field for its growing sporting activities. A cinder track, built on an oyster shell base, was laid down and by 1953, work on a full-scale stadium began.

Once complete, the facility held 6,000 visitors and included classrooms below both sides. The stadium was named in honor of Coach Tom B. Smith, a 3-year LSU football letterman, who moved to the area in 1933 and became an influential part of the school’s football tradition.

We Asked, You Answered Thanks to social media, our spotlight on the Houma Light & Power Plant in our April issue traveled beyond the pages of PoV. After the image was shared on a community Facebook page, Remember Houma When‌, by reader Jo Ann Caillouet, dozens of comments regarding the current location and condition of the facility appeared, giving us a better insight into the state of the operations.

The building still stands near the intersection of Barrow and Highway 311, tucked behind the current electrical systems for the parish. For those that pass near the facility today, a facility labeled Houma Light & Water Plant is visible, an add-on to the original building seen in the photo published. The original building remains behind it, visible from the nearby reservoir and easily spotted by its signature cupola. POV 42

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Oh Snap Blown Away Tim McNabb adds to the ambience during Tab Benoit’s set at the 2016 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

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Life Turned Upside Downs Melissa Duet

Channing Candies

ItMichelle Brooks had no complications or inkling that anything

wasn’t the news they were expecting. Throughout the pregnancy,

was amiss. But on the day of their son Spencer’s arrival, Nov. 18, 2015, Michelle and her husband Beau received word that would quickly become a blessing in disguise.

Now a happy, smiling seven-month-old looking up lovingly at his dad, all seems blissfully content in the Brooks family household. But getting to this point hasn’t been without its share of struggles, the driving force for Michelle and Beau’s efforts to extend the support net to more families learning to live with Down syndrome.

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From the delivery at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center to the transport to Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge so that Spencer could receive additional platelets, a common issue for Down syndrome babies, the couple began processing what life would now look like. For Michelle, though the news was a shock, she accepted the reality much more quickly than her husband. Having cared for a young boy with Down syndrome, Robert, in her hometown of Lafayette for much of her young adult years, she had a grasp of what lay ahead.

“When I was moving away to go to law school, I was so sad because I was so close to Robert and his four siblings. I remember telling my mom, ‘I would love to have a Down syndrome baby whenever I get older.’ The doctor told my mom and mother-in-law first because they were standing by the door and that’s the first thing I thought of,” Michelle says.

“I was like, ‘Wait, I don’t know if I really wanted that.’ But it just goes to show you God works in mysterious ways.”

Beau, however, was far less prepared.

“I took it the hardest that day,” he remembers. “No one could console me.

It was the best-worst day.”

Then came a message from a family friend, Shawn Harrison. The parent of a Down syndrome son as well, the fathers shared what Beau now says was a pivotal moment of acceptance and understanding for him.

“When I met with him and talked to him, he said one thing that stuck with me. He said, ‘You have to mourn the loss of the child that you thought you were going to have before you can really appreciate how awesome of a gift you’ve been given,’” he recalls. “It was like a light went off n my head. From that moment on, I haven’t looked back.”

During their time at Woman’s Hospital, the Brooks family also received a basket from Ella’s Endeavor, a Lafayette-based organization dedicated to comforting new families in Louisiana who receive a diagnosis of Down syndrome. Filled with books, infant toys and various newborn essentials, the gift was a gentle reminder that someone povhouma.com

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else out there understood what they were going through and that everything would be ok.

That basket is also part of what inspired the couple to establish Upside Downs, a newly formed non-profit organization that is carrying on the efforts of groups like Ella’s Endeavors in the bayou region. Backed by a seven-person board which includes the Brooks and Harrison families, the group is making it their mission to service the Down syndrome community through support, projects, awareness and advocacy.

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well as a bib and onesie emblazoned with uplifting messages. There’s also a few special treats that are favorites of the little boys and a card from the families with a message of support and the invitation to talk, when and if the new parents are ready.

“The basket is more of a feel good gift,” Beau says. “It’s not loaded down with information on Down syndrome or how to sign up for Early Steps [an therapy program for Down syndrome babies].

It’s more to tell you, ‘Hey, you’re going to be ok.’ That’s important to us because you have plenty time to go on Google and figure out what Down syndrome is but in the beginning, you need that support and know that there is a strong

community out there that is willing to help.”

And community is what Upside Downs is all about. Spencer and his parents have already visited with Nicholls State University nursing students and big sisters Ramey and Mary Kate’s elementary school classes all in the name of fostering a more accepting, understanding community. The response has been overwhelming, Michelle and Beau say, especially from the youngest generation, including Michelle’s cousin, fourth grader Luke DeLoach, who recently used his participation in the Lafayette area Lemonade Day to raise money for his new family member.

Since its inception, Upside Downs has also hosted a launch party, collaborated with the Nicholls State University baseball team to invite those with Down syndrome to a game and the group also has plans to establish an “Anything is Possible” campaign to share the stories of those thriving despite the syndrome.

Michelle, Beau, Julie and Shawn also plan to attend the National Down Syndrome Congress in July, the first of what will be an annual trip, to continue learning and bolstering their work.

While the Brooks family is at the beginning of their journey and they recognize the challenges that lie ahead, the blessings far outweigh the hard times.

They smile a little wider, love a little deeper and celebrate the milestones a little more. With Spencer’s small victories comes more motivation to increase the support of little ones just like him, venturing down a road to a life turned Upside Downs. POV

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The Spoon

Feasting on the Fairway

Wyank’s Clubhouse Restaurant & Sports Bar

A once or twice in their life knows the secret: nyone who has hung around a golf course

country clubs never fail when it comes to food.

The menus typically offer a healthy dose of morning and mid-day selections that are light on the stomach yet filling, perfect for golfers meandering in for some pre-play fuel or postgame nourishment.

For those of us that don’t regularly hit the greens, however, most country club restaurants are not off imits. Most establishments are open to the public, as is the case with Wyank’s Clubhouse Restaurant & Sports Bar. Conveniently situated right off f West Park Avenue on Alma Street in Houma, the dining establishment, spruced up and reopened a little over two years ago, is one of the best off he beaten path spots in town. Open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., it’s ideal for those looking for a little escape whether for lunch or an early supper.

After admiring the luxurious entryway, complete with clean woodworking and lots of lush greenery, my guests and I took a seat in the plush chairs surrounding each of the spacious tables inside the restaurant. Upon settling in, it was hard not to instinctively take a look around. More wooden beams flank the ceiling of the space, a long, matching bar runs along the rear, a plethora of venue-appropriate Masters memorabilia hangs on a nearby wall and a beautiful view of the golf course can be seen whether bellying up to the bar or nestling in for a meal at one of the tables.

My guests and I start off ith the Smoke House Fries ($8), a generous helping of golden potatoes outfitted with enough smoked beef and queso blanco that it could easily stand alone as an entree’. Hearty and delectable, it

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was quickly scarfed up in preparation for the main courses.

Upon arriving, I contemplated trying the day’s special, lasagna, one of an ever-rotating variety including dishes like etouffee’ or baked chicken, but settled on the Grilled Chicken on Croissant ($10). A staple since the restaurant opened and always a solid choice, the sandwich is served with your choice of chips or fries and features a large grilled chicken breast topped with Swiss cheese, shredded lettuce, a slice of tomato and as a unique twist, a helping of guacamole, all happily mingling between a croissant bun. All in all, a great choice for someone looking to fill up without feeling weighed down upon returning to the office.

My guests enjoyed the signature Wyank’s Char Grilled Burger ($9; $11 with Applewood bacon), a hit on the menu since the doors opened, that does all of the basics just right and is served on an irresistibly soft, subtly sweet bun, and the Sloppy Roast Beef Poboy ($10). Constructed in a traditional manner with lettuce, tomato and mayo on soft French bread, the roast beef is tender, juicy and packed with flavor. It was a “four napkin” experience, which is perfect for lunch when you don’t want to wear your food for the rest of the day.

A Sunday Brunch is also served to satisfy savory and sweet breakfast lovers. The menu includes the classics like omelets packed with your choice of protein, pancakes and shrimp and grits as well as beignets dusted with powdered sugar.

Wyank’s, in a word, is no-frills. But it doesn’t need to be anything more. A straightforward menu with straightforward flavors offers diners a dependable meal whether after a morning on the green or a long work day. POV

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A Vue from the Vine

Behind the Brew

Sipping into Summer

Bell’s Will Be Drinking

Sour wines. There is no better way to accomplish this

As excited about the expanded beer selection that is

ummer is upon us and the time has come to lighten up

than by drinking rosé. Although rosé is made all around the world, the premiere region for growing them is France, specifically the Tavel and Provence regions within France.

Here are a few current selections to help make hot summer afternoons not seem quite so hot at all:

Commanerie de la Bargemone Provence Rosé 2015 $17.99 This Provence rosé is the essence of what you would expect from rosé. This pale rosé is light, lean and crisp with intense flavors of strawberry and watermelon. The wine finishes with some additional fresh fruit notes and a crisp, very dry finish. A great summer afternoon sipper that would also pair well with lighter meat dishes like turkey and chicken.

Chateau le Gordonne Cotes du Provence Rosé 2015 $17.99 This is another superb rosé from Provence. This wine is extremely fresh, crisp and racy with flavors of watermelon and strawberry. Those flavors linger on the mid-palate and the wine finishes with stony, dry flavors.

Chateau de Trinquedevel Tavel Rosé 2015 $18.99 How do you know a region is good at making rosé? When that is the only wine they make as in the Tavel region in the Southern Rhone valley in France. Trinquedevel Rosé is a quintessential rosé with aromas of strawberry and cherry. On the palate, these flavors are accompanied by additional flavors of citrus and spice. This full textured rosé ends with a mineral-like, dry finish. POV

Summer rolls into Louisiana, craft beer drinkers are

available for quenching their thirst as the hot and humid summer days arrive.

Almost monthly, the local beer distributors are bringing in exciting new breweries to complement the ever-expanding beer portfolio that is becoming available in south Louisiana. Among those are selections from Bell’s Brewery, with June marking the first full month the sips are available.

Bell’s Brewery sold its first commercial beer in 1985, home-brewed by founder Larry Bell. Now in a separate facility, the brewery also operates Bell’s Farm, an 80-acre farm in Shepherd, Michigan. This allows them to focus on the quality of the ingredients used to brew many of their beers.

All crops are 100% non-GMO, meaning the ingredients have not been altered at the gene level.

Some of the beers are showing up on the shelves include:

Bell’s Amber Ale: Central to their portfolio, it is a mixture of toasted grain and caramel notes that blend with the mild floral, citrus and herbal hops.

5.85 ABV. AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND. SHELF LIFE OF 6 MONTHS.

Bell’s Two Hearted Ale: an American India Pale Ale hopped exclusively with Centennial hops from the Pacific Northwest 7.0% ABV. AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND. SHELF LIFE OF 6 MONTHS.

Bell’s Third Coast Old Ale: focused on more roasted notes of caramel and earthy flavors from the roasted malt 10.2% ABV. AVAILABLE WINTER AND SPRING. SHELF LIFE UNLIMITED.

Bell’s Special Double Cream Stout: The name is from the creamy mouthfeel, not the ingredients. It is a dairy-free double cream stout that blends 10 specialty malts which produce a flavor profile with lots of depth.

6.1% ABV. AVAILABLE WINTER. SHELF LIFE OF 12 MONTHS.

LANE BATES is the wine and spirits specialist

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DWAYNE ANDRAS is a home brewer and self-taught

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Bon Appétit

Shrimp Cakes What You Need: • 2.5 lbs. of 90-110 shrimp • 1 red bell pepper, diced • 1 green bell pepper, diced • 1 large red onion, diced • 1 cup mayonnaise • 2 cups panko + 1 cup for breading • 2 T. of Cajun seasoning • Oil

How to Make It:

Sauté the onion and bell peppers in oil until translucent. Roughly chop shrimp.

In a large bowl, mix the shrimp, sautéed vegetables, Cajun seasoning, mayonnaise and 2 cups of panko. Divide into 16 portions and form into cakes.

Dredge each cake in the remaining panko and sear in oil for 1 minute on each side or until golden brown.

Finish in a 400 degree oven for 10 minutes.

Serve with your favorite remoulade or seafood sauce and enjoy! POV DOMINIQUE MALBROUGH

is the owner and executive chef of Dominique’s Wine Boutique & Bistro in Houma and Boutique Dominique dinner delivery.

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Houma native Stuart Babin likes to set big goals for himself when it comes to fitness and nutrition.

How big, you ask?

How about as big as the entire globe is round, while still having thousands of miles to spare?

In the 2016 calendar year, Stuart is attempting to ride 10,000 miles on his bicycle – a distance that is the equivalent to cycling around the entire globe, plus 2,100 extra miles on the side.

Stuart started the goal in January as a way of challenging himself to be active in the new year.

At present, he’s crushing it, and is on pace to easily cruise past his goal and

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finish somewhere near 12,000 miles in the year.

His secret? Well, there isn’t one, per se.

For Stuart, this tale is one that’s told with grit, determination and a simple unwillingness to sell himself short.

“Cycling is my first love, so that makes it easier for me to get to the mark that I’m trying to set,” Stuart says. “But I’m just a determined person – I’ve always been that way. I’m positive by nature, and when I set a goal for myself, there’s no doubt in my mind that I’m going to reach it. I’m not going to let myself fall short.”

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Determination Breeds Determination The journey to 10,000 for Stuart is a mammoth, Herculean task. He’d be the first one to admit that that’s the case. But it isn’t altogether surprising, given the obstacles that he’s overcome to get here.

For starters, Stuart has always been active and fit – something he learned from his father, who was a Marine – a man who also biked and ran to stay active throughout adult life.

An employee at Morris P. Hebert in Houma, Stuart says he picked up cycling in 1999 and has been deeply involved with it ever since.

He dabbled in the race circuit, but didn’t find his niche. From there, he found his specialty – conquering huge numbers over long periods of time.

In addition to cycling, Stuart also has a passion for running – a hobby that also sees him log massive chunks of distance at a time.

“I like the big distances. That’s where my passion really is at,” Stuart says. “I like it because it’s mental and it’s physical. I like the challenge.”

But he’s also a survivor – literally. That, more than anything else, is Stuart’s inspiration for wanting to do big things on his bike.

While cycling in New Orleans in 2012, Stuart was struck by a car – an accident that put both his hobby and life in jeopardy. He was diagnosed with a brain bleed, which left him in the hospital Coronary Care Unit for several days.

Even once discharged, Stuart faced a long journey in the quest to return to normal life.

“It took a really, really long time,” he explains. “I had a period of about three months where it was all pretty bad. I had memory loss and personality-wise, I just really wasn’t the same. It was scary and all pretty bad.”

But from there, Stuart battled back.

Just like he would during a multi-mile ride, he approached the demon in small increments, focusing on getting a little bit better every, single day.

Before long, he was to the point where he felt healthy enough to run and cycle again. With the doctor’s blessing, Stuart did exactly that – first at a slow pace, but then gradually with a determination and vengeance with which he’s never before seen.

“It took me a while, and the doctor told me I had to take it slow,” Stuart says. “But that accident marked a very important day for me. It was the day that I really started to get really serious about this and the things that I can do. You know, it’s funny – the thing that almost took my life ended up being the thing that gave life back to me. With the accident behind me, I had a renewed motivation and desire to do things that I’d never done before.”

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Immediately after the accident, Stuart says he did a lot of both running and cycling, posting some of the biggest mileage totals of his career.

In 2014, Stuart competed in the Nashville Ultra Marathon – a 40-person race that required competitors to run for 50 straight miles from sun-up to sun-down. Stuart finished that race in 11th place, conquering the 50-mile run in nine hours. Doing quick math would yield that he finished the race at a 5.5 mph average clip – the pace one needs to jog an 11-minute mile.

A year before he did the Nashville Ultra Marathon, Stuart logged 9,000 miles on his bike in 2013 – a number which he always knew that he could surpass given ample time and preparation.

“I’d had 10,000 in my head for quite a while,” Stuart says. “I knew I could do more.”

Ongoing: Journey to 10,000 Flash forward to the present and Stuart is doing exactly that – pushing himself past his former 9,000mile pace and into the 10,000-mile territory.

At press-time in mid-May, Stuart had logged 4,390 miles on his bike – a number that he said he breaks up into small chunks day-by-day or even week-byweek, based on his work schedule.

Last month, he competed in a race that required him to tally 200 miles in one day – a trek that took 10 and a half hours to complete.

On average days, he does something a little less, often cycling for 25-35 miles to keep his pace.

Stuart says that while he may be the one on the bike doing the pedaling, he has a lot of support from friends and family who inspire him throughout his push.

He said his friends call him the “Godfather” of long miles – a testament to his ability to make huge goals fall.

For him, the key is feeding off f that positive energy and refusing to be overwhelmed.

To do 10,000 miles in 365 days, one must log 27.3 miles per day. Stuart often visualizes the goal in the smallest increments possible, while also telling himself that it can and will be done.

“I never think about it from a big perspective,” he says. “If it’s 100 miles, I might break it into five sets of 20 miles or something similar to that. It’s just a mindset. I do a lot of reading, and I give myself a lot of positive reinforcement. I might say, ‘I am strong,’ or, ‘I am 200,’ if I need to do 200 miles in a day. Right now, my big thing is that I am 10,000, and I will work hard and not let up until I can accomplish and attain that goal.” POV

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We Support a Healthier Future Larry D’Antoni, LAT, ATC, Coordinator, Sports Medicine Center of Thibodaux Regional

Summertime Safety TLouisiana signals the start of many he arrival of summer in South

rituals: vacation for the schoolchildren, baseball and softball at the playgrounds and continuous swatting of those pesky mosquitoes. The increased activity that summer affords us can also lead to some sports safety issues.

It is important to exercise regularly, and the extended daylight during summertime may encourage us to exercise a little longer. This can lead to overuse injuries such as tendonitis. To reduce the chances of suffering an overuse injury, you should warm-up properly (you are warm when you start to sweat) and gradually increase your activity.

Another consideration of participating in summer activities is the heat, which can sometimes be excessive. Becoming overheated can lead to a serious condi-

tion known as heat stroke, although it is much more common to suffer from heat exhaustion, which is manageable but can progress if not treated properly.

Staying hydrated by drinking plenty of water and the occasional sports drink will help to stave off eat illness, but hydrating alone does not necessarily keep you out of danger. It is important to wear light-colored clothing that is appropriate for the climate. You should avoid wearing heat-retaining materials that can lead to rapid dehydration.

Also, even though you are drinking adequate amounts of fluid, you can still suffer from heat illness due to excessive heat. The chance of this happening may be reduced by exercising during cooler hours. Depending on the intensity and duration of the activity, taking breaks can also allow the body to cool down

and rehydrate. Your body has a physiological desire to survive at all costs, and it will utilize any available resources to do so. This means that the delicate balance of chemicals in your body will be upset when a problem such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke arises. Fluids used to operate different body systems will be diverted to where they are needed the most, causing muscles to cramp and organs, such as the brain, to malfunction, leading to disorientation and lethargy, among other manifestations.

If you experience symptoms such as cramping, blurred vision, dizziness and nausea, you should seek a cool place such as a shady area or an indoor room with air conditioning or sufficient air circulation. If the symptoms do not subside within a matter of minutes, seek medical help. POV

For more information, contact the Sports Medicine Center of Thibodaux Regional at 985.493.4502.

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FitMind

Attitude is Everything

Tis like a flat tire - until you fix it, you here is a saying that a bad attitude

are not going anywhere. How often do we run into someone with a bad attitude? Maybe they are just having a “bad day?” However, bad day or not, their attitude gives you a hint about how much time you want to spend with them.

This famous quote, attributed to Winston Churchill, is used in many employee training seminars - “Attitude is a small thing but it makes a big difference.” How big of a difference does Churchill mean? Research from Stanford University gives us some answers.

Carol Dweck, PhD is one of the world’s leading researchers in the field of motivation and success. She is a Professor of Psychology at Stanford and has spent most of her career studying attitude and performance. Her latest study shows that your attitude is a better predictor of your success than your IQ. Dr. Dweck broke down attitude into two core mindsets - fixed and growth.

Those with a growth mindset believe they can improve with effort. They outperform those with a fixed mindset, even when they have a lower intelli-

gence score, because they embrace challenges, treating them as opportunities to learn and grow.

With a fixed mindset, the research revealed, you believe you are who you are and you cannot change. She writes, “Th s attitude creates problems when you are challenged because anything that appears to be more than you can handle is bound to make you feel hopeless and overwhelmed.”

The deciding factor in life is how you handle setbacks and challenges.

There are certainly challenges in life.

Some challenges more serious than others. The Stanford study showed that no matter how high the intelligence, the person who is fixed in their attitudes will have less success than the individual with a growth mindset. It is fascinating information and I encourage reading the study.

Each of us has our own ideas on what success looks like. I think we could agree that greater happiness and health are two we all share.

There are those whose fixed attitudes on diet, exercise and positive thinking are set and difficult to change. They have

the mindset that what they eat, whether they get more active or dwell in “stinkin’ thinkin’” doesn’t matter. Well, they do. Our society has diet-related diseases like diabetes rising off he charts each year. Obesity rates have doubled in adults and tripled in children over the last twenty years. Adopting a positive attitude is a foundation to success.

Attitude is everything. There is a power to be gained from being willing to put forth an effort toward improving oneself and doing it consistently. It is choosing to be a life-long learner. You may not be able to control every situation and its outcome, but you can control your attitude and how you deal with it. The growth attitude is choosing to see every challenge as an opportunity and every setback as a learning experience. Learning from failure is a growth mindset.

An example of a positive growth attitude was shared by Mother Theresa.

She said, “Let us always meet each other with a smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.”

In a life journey, fix any “flat tires” and smile as you put on your seatbelt as you travel upward on your road to success.

Put some effort into it. POV

“A great attitude is not the result of success. Success is the result of a great attitude.” - EARL NIGHTINGALE

DR. J. MICHAEL FLYNN

practices at the Flynn Clinic of Chiropractic in Houma.

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What’s Shakin’ Want us to include your event in our calendar?

Shoot an email to melissa@rushing-media.com and we’ll help spread the word.

Crescent City Classic Levee Run Saturday, June 4, 7 p.m.

A new addition to the Louisiana Bridge Run Series, this race begins on River Road and takes participants toward the Huey P. Long Bridge, onto the levee and back to River Road in front of Ochsner Medical Center. Post-race activities include refreshments and live music from Where Y’acht. All participants receive a commemorative t-shirt in addition to access to the post-race event. Cost is $35; Ochsner employees may enter for $25 with a promo code. This race benefits Ochsner Hospital for Children.

Where: River Road at Labarre Road, Jefferson Contact: ccc1ok.com

Smoothie King Bridgeman Duathlon Sunday, June 5, 5:30 a.m.

Heralded as the most loved duathlon in the south, this competition is beginner friendly and brings participants through the heart of suburban New Orleans. Competitors start at the Historic Gretna Train Station-Post Office, head through historic neighborhoods and admire the 150 year old oak trees lining Huey P. Long Avenue before transitioning to biking, which weaves under Crescent City Connection before turning toward the Mississippi River. Enjoy live music and refreshments post race. Cost is $80 for individuals and $165 for relay teams.

Where: 300 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna Contact: active.com

Mighty Kids Triathlon Sunday, June 5, 7:30 a.m.

Held annually to support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Association, this youth race challenges kids to an age-appropriate swim, bike and run. Cost is $35 through June 3 for the sprint and $100 for the three-person relay through June 2. The race is limited to 250 participants.

Where: Bayouland YMCA, Houma Contact: mightkidstriathlon.org

Richard Newcomb Memorial Father’s Day Race Sunday, June 19; Half-Mile: 8 a.m., 2 Mile: 8:20 a.m.

Spend Father’s Day with the men you love by taking a spin through Audubon Park. Awards are handed out to top finishers and teams. Cost is $30 and $15 for youth.

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Rendezvous Want us to include your event in our calendar? Shoot an email to melissa@rushing-media.com and we’ll help spread the word.

Poker Run

Saturday, June 4, 10 a.m.

Kiwanis Club of Thibodaux hosts this by land or by water event to support children in the local area. Land participants begin at Diamond Jims in Labadieville and water participants begin at Lakeview Inn in Napoleonville. Door prizes and an auction are held at Lakeview Inn at 4 p.m. Sign up is $25 and includes food. Auction proceeds benefit CASA of Lafourche.

Where: Land: Diamond Jims, Labadieville; Water: Lakeview Inn, Napoleonville Contact: facebook.com/ThibodauxKiwanis

Staying Alive Dance Benefit for Recycled Paws Rescue Saturday, June 11, 7 p.m.-1 a.m.

Recycled Paws Rescue hosts this evening social to raise money for animal rescue efforts. A social is held from 7-9 p.m. and a DJ provides music from 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. ‘70s costumes are encouraged and donations of dog or cat food, leashes, collars and other pet supplies are accepted at the door. Tickets are $25.

Where: The Foundry on the Bayou, Thibodaux Contact: 985.859.4834, 985.859.4875

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Summer Art Camp

Manning Passing Academy

Members of Downtown Art Gallery 630 host these weekly classes focused on watercolor, acrylics, collage and clay sculpture. Each week, a morning session for 2nd-4th graders and an afternoon session for 5th-12th graders is hosted.

Applications must be done in-person at the gallery and weekly cost is $40.

The Manning family returns to Thibodaux to teach the fundamentals of being a better football player. High school players participate in various drills throughout the four-day event and the public is invited to watch the Iberia Bank Air-It-Out Papa John’s Quarterback Challenge at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday at Guidry Stadium. Tickets are available through Nicholls Athletics.

Contact: 985.851.2198

State University, Thibodaux

June 13-17, June 20-24, July 11-15, July 1822; Morning: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Afternoon: 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Where: Downtown Gallery 630, Houma

Terrebonne High School Alumni Weekend June 17-18

Graduates of the Houma high school are invited to participate in a series of activities to bring together former classmates. A two-day softball tournament, two-man team horseshoe tournament, homerun derby and more are hosted.

Children’s activities and concessions are also available for the entire family.

Cost is $250 per team for the softball tournament and $50 for the horseshoe tournament.

June 23-26

Where: John L. Guidry Stadium, Nicholls Contact: geauxcolonels.com

A Salute to the Big Band Era Sunday, June 26, 3 p.m.

The South Louisiana Community Orchestra presents its summer concert conducted by Glynn (Rip) Dagenhardt.

The show features music from Cole Porter, Glenn Miller and much more.

Cost is $6 and free for those 12 years old and younger.

Where: Harvest Cathedral, Houma Contact: 985.594.5002 POV

Where: Adult Softball Complex, Houma Contact: 985.791.4546

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Smarty Pants No Googling!

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Donald F. Duncan was a man of many talents. In addition to spurring the yo-yo craze, he also gave America one of the first tasty summer snacks. What was it?

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A Good Humor Ice Cream on a Stick B Popsicle Pop Ups C Popsicle Blue Turbo Rocket D Blue Bunny Orange Dream Bar

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Television painter Bob Ross’ now-signature hairstyle wasn’t natural. He took to perming his locks as a means of:

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Which one of these instruments is used to measure humidity?

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A Anemometer B Psychrometer C Barometer D Hygrometer

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Which hit song did rapper Vanilla Ice sample in his smash hit “Ice Ice Baby”?

A “Urgent” B “Kids in America” C “Under Pressure” D “Just Can’t Get Enough”

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Which flick was the first color movie to win an Oscar for Best Picture?

A “Casablanca” B “It Happened One Night” C “Gone with the Wind” D “All the King’s Men”

A Making a name for himself B Saving money C Impressing his wife D Keeping ratings up

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How many American flags are on the moon?

Bronze’s shiny appearance is thanks to a combination of two metals. What are they?

A Copper and Tin B Copper and Gold C Gold and Stainless Steel D Gold and Lead

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Which female Marvel character was hurriedly introduced to hold it’s copyright and trademark when word spread that she would be introduced on a counterpart’s television show?

A Batwoman B She-Hulk C Ms. Marvel D Catwoman

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Which Broadway musical, a sleeper hit about the country’s beginnings, scored the most nominations at this year’s Tony Awards?

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A Hamilton B School of Rock C Waitress D King Charles III

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Sales of this candy skyrocketed after millions saw E.T. consume them in the popular ‘80s movie:

A Crested Iris B Helen’s Flower C Swamp Lily D Confederate Rose

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A Reese’s Pieces B Jelly Bellys C M&Ms D Skittles

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Which of these untraditional gemstones would be an ideal engagement ring selection as it is believed to represent marital harmony?

Which two food items inspired the formula for Lucky Charms?

A Cheerios & Marshmallows B Cheerios & Circus Peanuts C Rice Crispies & Peeps D Rice Cakes & Marshmallow Creme

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The metal device shoe salesman use to measure feet is called a: A Brannock B Lunule C Nurdle D Barm

A Sapphire B Emerald C Tourmaline D Aquamarine

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Which of these flowers, related to the native hibiscus found in Louisiana and other southern states, blooms white and turns a bright pink hue by day’s end?

Which book ironically is the most stolen book from public libraries?

Well, how’d you do?

A “Go Set a Watchman” B “Leaving Time” C “Hush” D “Guiness Book of World Records”

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Oops!: We incorrectly identified Richa d Bouterie as Edward Bouterie in last month’s Scene In. We apologize for this error.

Rougarou Ball

SLWDC Executive Director Jonathan Foret

Photos courtesy of Jonathan Foret

The public got its first glimpse of the new Rougarou Queen, Tammie Swanner, during the annual Rougarou Ball, held May 7 at the Houma Municipal Auditorium. The annual evening out, hosted by the South Louisiana Wetlands Discovery Center, is a precursor to Rougarou Fest hosted each October in downtown Houma.

Tammie Swanner

SLWDC Executive Director Jonathan Foret, Tammie Swanner, Reagan Creppell

Winifred, Sarah and Mary of “Hocus Pocus”

SLWDC Executive Director Jonathan Foret and Rougarou Queen contestants

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Coach Susan Crochet

Girls on the Run Bayou Region Council Sneaker Soirée On April 30, Girls on the Run Bayou Region Council held it’s 5th Birthday Sneaker Soirée as a way to give thanks to all of the coaches, sponsors and community members who supported the group as it grew in the Bayou Region. The attire for the evening was cocktail dress and sneakers.

Coach Patti Loupe

Board Member Lacie Picou

Kellie Graffagnino and Jr. Coach Hannah Albinson

Rachel Albinson, Jr. Coach Hannah Albinson and Coach Susan Crochet

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Dana Breaux and Mary Dubois

Heidi Mcfadden

(Back Row) John Hebert, Christina Farmer, Mary Dubois and Chris Prejean (Front Row) Jeffrey Thibodaux, Lyn Klein, Heidi Mcfadden, Dana Breaux, Kelly Duplantis, Courtney McLeod and Nathan Braud (American South Financial)

Nicholls State University Spring Commencement Photos courtesy of Nicholls State University

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Find the six differences in this photo from our feature on page 34. Drop off your answers along with your name and daytime contact number at the PoV offices, 6160 . Park Ave., Houma. Stuck at the office? Fax it, 985.873.9009, or email it to us, melissa@rushing-media.com.

A winner will be picked by random drawing June 15.

The winner will receive a $50 Visa® gift card courtesy of Synergy Bank.

Congratulations to Cindy Plaisance for winning last month’s contest.

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