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CONTENTS |

SEPTEMBER 2017 • VOLUME 11 • ISSUE 9

CONT HOME + LIVING

Page 22

FOOD + FUN

Page 40

MIND + BODY

Page 56

14 POV PICK

30 POV PICK

52 POV PICK

16 CHATEAU CHIC

32 BEHIND THE BREW

54 WE SUPPORT A HEALTHIER FUTURE

22 HELLO GORJESS

34 CALLING BATON ROUGE

Interceramic Cementine Tile Series

Louisiana Landmark

The touching story behind Jessica Rebstock’s inspiring blog

26 THE OBSERVER Just Give Yourself

Chacos Z Sandals

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LSU Cheerleader Matthieu Tillman prepares to step into Tiger Stadium

40 SATURDAYS IN THE SOUTH How to Throw a Legendary Tailgate

46 BON APPETIT

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62 UNDER THE SCOPE Small Boats and the Big Call

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08 EDITOR’S NOTE Welcome to the New

10 INTERVUE Say What?

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EDITOR’S NOTE |

JONAH GIRIOR • EDITOR OF POV

WELCOME TO THE NEW

My column in last month’s PoV alluded to a few changes coming to the magazine.

While my transition to editor was a big change to my life and the magazine, we would like to reveal an even bigger change with this issue.

Welcome to the redesigned PoV, a new beginning for this publication. Our goal has been, and always will be, to deliver the stories of the great people that call our area home. However, we wanted to do it in a fresher and cleaner way.

In the same fashion that we as a publication are celebrating a new beginning, the stories within this issue are also about celebrating new beginnings. Our first feature takes you into the home and life of Jessica Rebstock, a graduate student at Nicholls State University that recently started her blog, Hello Gorjess.

Within the story, you’ll learn about the new beginning her parents experienced when they adopted her and how their support inspired Jessica to explore interior design and more in her lifestyle blog. The Rebstocks will be happy to welcome you into their lives on page 22.

Matthieu Tillman will also be experiencing a new beginning as he transitions from high school to col-

lege this Fall. The Ellender Memorial High School graduate ended his high school career as his class’s valedictorian and will be making the trek to LSU as a member of the university’s cheerleading squad. Having never set foot into Tiger Stadium, it’s sure to be an amazing experience for the Houma native. Read about Matthieu on page 34.

Finally, Elijah McGuire made sure opposing teams game planned for him as a standout player for the Vandebilt Catholic football team. After graduating, Elijah headed to the University of Louisiana-Lafayette where he continued to make a name for himself and rewrite the record books. Now, he is preparing for his first NFL season with the New York Jets. Learn more about Elijah’s journey on page 56.

Change can be scary, but it is something we must embrace in order to grow. From personal experience, I know this to be true, and I am sure the people featured in this issue can agree with that statement as well, as they are embarking on some amazing journeys thanks to a little bit of change.

And PoV is looking to embrace change too. So, without further ado…welcome to the new! POV

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Renowned for its Greek Revival styling, the craftsmanship and distinctive characteristics of Orange Grove Plantation earned a designation on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1840, along the bank of Bayou Black, the estate currently encompasses a 4.5-acre tract of land surrounded by giant moss-draped oak trees, one of them dating over 400 years old. Enclosed by a white picket fence, a formal garden graces the front of the home and resembles an 18th-century Louisiana garden with pigeonnieres in both front corners.

The opportunity to purchase the estate six years ago was the second time the home owner, Damon Baldone, tried to acquire the property. “Over 20

years ago, myself and a buddy, Glen Fakier, wanted to buy it and turn it into a bed and breakfast.

We were young and just didn’t have the money, but we had the dream,” Damon recalls. “When I had the opportunity to purchase the property this time, it was a sign from my friend.” While Orange Grove is Damon’s private residence, he does rent the two cottages that flank the main house to tourists looking for a retreat upon visiting Bayou Country.

Over the years, the once pristine property had become dilapidated and changed hands several times. During the 1980s, under the ownership of Christopher and Monique Cenac, Orange Grove Plantation underwent an extensive renovation.

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Enlisting the assistance of a restoration consultant, the home and property were immaculately restored with historical accuracy. Original materials were saved when they could be and when they could not, salvaged materials were used that were fitting of nineteenth century craftsmanship.

It’s briquette-entere-poteau (brick between posts) construction is still intact, and the floors and ceilings are original with a few exceptions. Another unique element that has been preserved in the historic home are the “faux bois” (false wood) treatments to doors, moldings and mantles. During the 1800s, this treatment was painted onto cypress to make it appear as if it were white oak.

The kitchen features open beam work with Norman truss construction and an authentic cooking fireplace with a bread oven.

This fireplace, along with others throughout the home, were carefully repaired by hand with oyster-shell mortar that was hand mixed to resemble the original mud mortar.

The addition of an outdoor kitchen and pavilion next to the pool are a favorite spot for Damon to relax with friends and family.

A designed boiling area for seafood was a must for this Houma native. Also, an avid sports fan, the homeowner reclaimed one of the barns. Downstairs, large doors roll open so the spacious property can be enjoyed while playing pool or watching a big game and upstairs, a movie theatre complete with a candy bar is a delightful surprise. POV

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A once golden oak colored glider in the living room of the Rebstock home tells the story of Jessica and her parents, James and Ramona. The glider, a simple purchase

by James, was the start of a wonderful journey as he brought it home right before the couple adopted Jessica.

While completing their home studies through Catholic Charities, the nun conducting the courses approached James and Ramona with a life-changing question. “The nun asked, ‘Are you ready to have a baby?’” Jessica explains. “My dad said ‘how soon?’ and the nun said ‘The baby needs to be adopted tomorrow.’ They were basically given a 24-hour notice that they were going to be parents.”

And just like that, James and Ramona’s upcoming adoption became the talk of the bayou down in Golden Meadow. The next few years of Jessica’s life were spent being rocked in that golden oak colored glider, a staple in the family’s home. As she got older, Jessica found an interest in home décor and interior design that set her on a path towards her Hello Gorjess blog.

“A year and a half ago I really started to research blogging. I love blogs and I read them all the time. I was looking for a hobby to have on the side while I’m getting my master’s degree,” the Nicholls graduate explains.

The extra time while pursuing her master’s degree helped Jessica take that next step towards starting Hello Gorjess earlier this year. “I fell in love with writing in college.

I never realized I loved creative writing as much as I did until then,” she recalls. “That started to snowball into the blog. I had the extra time and I was making it my year, so I would say just having the time gave me that extra push. I have such amazing friends that I made at Nicholls that have supported me and said I should start it also.”

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Before starting the blog, Jessica needed to narrow down the topics she wanted to talk about.

The first one was easy. “I love home décor. Before I even started the blog, I would post pictures of my apartment that I completely redid and people really jumped on that,” she says. “I’m so passionate about home décor and interior design that I knew that was an absolute must.”

Through her research, Jessica was able to round out her topics. “Lifestyle came into play because all the topics that I wanted fell into lifestyle. I post healthier alternative recipes, drink recipes, and I’m religious so I’m also posting things about God and inspirational Scriptures that I read,” she explains. “That’s how I narrowed down the three topics. Home, lifestyle and inspiration is what Hello Gorjess is all about.”

Since starting the blog on February 23, Hello Gorjess has taken off and provided Jessica with another journey to experience with her supportive parents. The first big project came in March when she received a phone call from

someone wanting to redo their entire house.

While standing in line at the movie theater, Jessica answered the call and her mom encouraged her to take the next step. “I took a leap, and I told her yes,” Jessica recalls. “We’re still working on the home, and it has been a dream. I just wanted to start a blog, and this interior design business came on the side, and I’ve always been passionate about it.”

The free time might be there now as Jessica is completing her master’s degree, but she is preparing herself for the day when she’ll be in the classroom. However, she still believes that Hello Gorjess will carry on. “I think if I manage my time well and stay organized, I can do both,” she says. “I love teaching, but this is such a fun hobby.”

Jessica’s love for home décor and interior design is not limited to redoing other’s houses and offices, as she recently began working on her parents’ home as well. The changes ranging from

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“We’re obviously very close. They have always supported me and given me the drive that I need to do what I want in life,” Jessica says of her parents. “They’re my backbone.”

And as for the glider? The chair has a seen a little bit of work too as Jessica distressed and painted it recently. “It was nice to keep that sentimental piece that my mom rocked me in. It was a lot of hard work, but it was nice to keep it,” she says. “I hope one day I can take that rocker into my home and rock my kids in that as well and keep that tradition going. I’m huge on sentimental pieces because that’s what makes a house a home.” POV

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She didn’t ask me for help with finances, though. Her first question to me was about motherhood. “How do you make sure you’re doing your best?”

Her question hit me. She had stayed behind to ask me how I do my best, as though I would have an answer for that.

I couldn’t speak for several seconds. Her shoulders still held a hint of the woman she once was, in their refusal to slump because of life’s hardships. Her best is all she has to give. She can’t give money or things, but she can give what every mother longs to give – her best.

I held her hand as I spoke to her in hushed tones. Perhaps our ages were about the same, but she seemed years older, her eyes burdened by years of backbreaking work with nothing to show.

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In the absence of food, she is the loving arms wrapping around children whose bellies scream from days of emptiness.

“I have no advice other than to give yourself,” I repeated.

Our hearts intertwined, as we both longed for our own answer to the question.

“How do I know I’m giving my best?”

We spoke for several more minutes.

Talked about discipline. Talked about love. As we both stood to leave the room, our eyes locked and our arms wrapped around each other, both knowing that when I left her country in a few days, we would likely never meet again. So, we encouraged one another to each go home to our babies, vowing to give our best, by giving ourselves.

It’s been over a month since we spoke, and I think of her often. Do they have enough to eat? If she’s not eating well, how is the baby in her womb faring?

It’s so hard to give yourself when you feel so worn by this world that there’s little left over to give.

I’ve repeated my own advice to myself.

I whispered it to myself, as a long day turned into a difficult night, with more problems with children than I care to admit.

“Just give yourself,” I whispered.

So, I did. And somewhere, an ocean away, I prayed she was doing the same.

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What was only a dream a few months ago has become reality for LSU’s new cheerleader, Matthieu Tillman. Through hard work and dedication over the past years, the Ellender Memorial graduate will be making his way to Tiger Stadium and joining the squad this Fall.

Matthieu has always been a leader and strived to be the best at everything he did. At Ellender he set two goals for himself: to be valedictorian and to be class president. He accomplished both and more.

“Earning my title as valedictorian was a rough goal to accomplish,” Matthieu recalls. “It required a lot of sleepless nights and countless hours.”

In route to being valedictorian, Matthieu took on every advanced placement class that Ellender offered, while being dual-enrolled at Fletcher. He accomplished his class president goal multiple times as he was voted class president every year of his high school career, crediting his social skills and exhibition of the right characteristics outside of the classroom.

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Matthieu’s interest in cheerleading sparked when he first stepped on Ellender’s campus. He wanted to be involved as much as he could and considered pursuing something in athletics. After a friend suggested cheerleading, Matthieu knew that would be a perfect fit as he was full of school spirit and always had an interest in tumbling and stunting.

As a cheerleader, he set high goals as well. “Once I became a cheerleader, it was no doubt in my mind that I was going to be captain,” Matthieu says. “Along the way, people told me I couldn’t, as with everything else I’ve done, but that motivated me even more to go after it.”

However, none of these accomplishments came easily. Matthieu cites time management as being the key factor to all his success. “I just kept track of everything that I needed to do and prioritized my tasks. I didn’t make any excuses, and I did everything to the best of my abilities. I also had a very strong support system,” he explains.

When it came time to choose a college, Matthieu felt that LSU offered him the best opportunity to be successful through academics and cheerleading. He knew he would be taking a risk, considering LSU’s rigorous cheer tryout process, but decided to give it a try.

“LSU is the best of the best nationwide, and I knew that becoming an LSU Cheerleader would push my limits as well as enhance my college experience,” Matthieu says.

Starting in mid-July, the cheerleading year at LSU can be quite the grind. The squad kicks off with pre-camp, followed by a week at a UCA College Spirit Camp, and the year does not end until the following year’s tryouts. No one is guaranteed a spot on the squad, and every member must try out again each year making the competition fierce and the requirements very demanding.

To be eligible, students must be outgoing, well-rounded, and keep up their grades, all which Matthieu proved during his high school career. Meanwhile, they must also maintain a

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certain level of fitness to perform stunts and keep the energy level of the crowd high at football, basketball, volleyball and gymnastic events. ”For me, being a part of LSU’s cheer team means that there’s no limit to what I can do and that what other people say and think doesn’t matter,” Matthieu says of his new role.

Matthieu made his trek from Houma to Baton Rouge on August 16, and is ready to start classes for his pre-med kinesiology curriculum. Coincidentally, the cheerleader has never been to an LSU football game, but is very excited to see what Tiger Stadium is all about. He is about to witness one of the most exciting environments a college campus has to offer as over 100,000 prideful LSU fans are sure to be rockin’ when “Callin’ Baton Rouge” blares on the stadium’s speakers and the team takes the field for their first game of the season.

“A few months ago, this was only a dream, and it’s still surreal,” Matthieu explains. “I always believed that I could make it, but to actually be here is an indescribable feeling.” POV

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Showing pride for your team by firing up the grill and serving a feast is a must. Don’t forget the lawn chairs and blankets, because let’s face it, you’re going to be there a while. Adding touches of school spirit with flags, table coverings and even a custom sign complete the scene.

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Open up the back of your truck for an easy tabletop or use it as a gathering place for guests to sit and get to know each other. Even spread out a blanket to make everyone feel welcome and to provide an additional place for friends to feast.

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“Go!” shouted a quarterback in a sparsely populated indoor practice field – his voice so loud that it left an echo.

That quarterback was New York Jets signal caller Bryce Petty. On his command, Bryce took a snap, then started running backward. A quarter-second later, Bryce was where he needed to be – about a yard and a half away from his center where Houma native Elijah McGuire was waiting.

Bryce handed Elijah the football and suddenly, the Vandebilt Catholic High School graduate was in his element – doing what he’s done his whole life. Elijah stuttered to the left, then pondered whether to bounce the run outside or hit a small hole in the middle. He chose to bounce outside, but he made his decision a little too late. Instead of gaining 10-15 yards like he might have done in college, Elijah was bottled up almost immediately and gained only 2 yards.

“Eli!” shouted a man from the coach’s huddle as the young back picked himself off the turf. “Over here.”

The voice summoning Elijah was Lake Charles native and legendary NFL running back Matt Forte – the man who Elijah is leaning on heavily these days because of his vast knowledge and the two’s common background as Louisiana natives. Matt calmly gave Elijah a few pointers and the next time the team ran the play, he nailed it, getting a first down.

Elijah is preparing for his first NFL season with the Jets – an honor he earned after a legendary collegiate career with the UL-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns, which resulted in him being selected in the 2017 NFL Draft.

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Elijah is an unbelievable talent – one of the greatest to play the game in the history of Terrebonne Parish. At Vandebilt, he was an unstoppable force at quarterback, helping lead the Terriers to the Class 4A State Quarterfinals.

Out of high school, Elijah signed with UL-Lafayette. He hoped for bigger scholarship offers, but was relatively unknown on recruiting boards because he reclassified in his prep career. Because of that, a lot of colleges thought McGuire was a junior when he was actually a senior. It was everyone else’s loss and the Cajuns’ gain.

Elijah did everything there is to do at the college level, re-writing the record books for the Ragin’ Cajuns, while also helping get the program to a new level of prominence. With UL-Lafayette, McGuire won Sun Belt Freshman of the Year, Sun Belt Player of the Year and was a multi-time All-Conference player. Statistically, he was as good as anyone the school has ever seen, setting the university record for all-purpose yards.

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“He’s an unbelievable talent,” UL-Lafayette coach Mark Hudspeth said last season. “He affects the games so many ways. But for all the impact he has on the field, Elijah is an even better person off it. He’s a truly great Ragin’ Cajun.”

Elijah has been on the NFL radar long before being drafted. He thought about entering the NFL draft after his junior season, but opted to return to school to improve his draft stock. As a senior, he battled injuries, but still made an impact, helping lead the Ragin’ Cajuns to the New Orleans Bowl.

In a recorded phone conversation posted on the Jets website, McGuire was calm and poised as he spoke to Jets owner Woody Johnson.

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However, the veterans have been slowed by injury in training camp, giving Elijah the chance to work with the first team in camp.

Elijah wishes he had time to savor the moment– how this is something he’s dreamed of since he was a kid, but adds that he just doesn’t have the time. The NFL is a grind “He affects the games so many and any step that’s not forward is a step ways. But for all the impact he backward. Enough backward steps and has on the field, Elijah is an even the ride is over – as fast as it ever started. better person off it. He’s a truly

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“For the coaches to believe in me and have me go out there with our ones as a rookie, that’s telling me that they believe in me and have trust in me and that’s awesome,” he says.

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“You’ve got to be ready when your number is called,” Elijah explains. “That’s the process I’m in right now – being ready. Backups need to prepare like they’re about to be a starter if something happens. And that’s what I’m doing. This is a dream and I’m so grateful, but my focus is just on working hard, getting better and being ready for when my team needs me.” POV

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As the tide was rising and the village flooding, Papère’s family loaded onto a boat and headed up-the-bayou to Golden Meadow, as did most village families. During the evacuation, some gust of wind or some rising wave jostled Papère’s infant brother from their mother’s arms into the floodwaters. Papère promptly jumped into the water to rescue the baby, loading him back into the boat before struggling to climb back aboard himself. As fate would have it, all were finally transported north to safety.

I am remembering this story in September 2017 as theaters around the world show, “Dunkirk.” The movie tells the true story of the evacuation of British and French soldiers as they evaded the Nazi German advance by retreating to the beaches of Dunkirk, France. Winston Churchill ordered all ships and boats to rescue these men from the beaches and waters of the English Channel and take them to safety. And they did, saving nearly 350,000 men.

There are lots of historical similarities between here and there in Dunkirk. Early Dunkirk was a coastal fishing village, just as the early villages in coastal Louisiana where many of our ancestors lived. People spoke French in early Dunkirk, and, though certainly a different dialect, so did most people in early coastal Louisiana. The name “Dunkirk” is Flemish for “dune-church” or “church upon the dunes,” and it would not be unreasonable to build churches in coastal villages on such high ground, just as Notre Dame de Lourdes in nineteenth century Cheniere Caminada, or Our Lady of Prompt Succor. And of course, the people for whom these churches were built owned boats—boats to travel, boats to live on, boats to ply the fishing trade and, as it turned out, boats to rescue people in need and save lives.

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in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. And, during the torrential rainstorm of August 2016, it’s estimated that volunteer Cajun boatsmen rescued 20,000 people.

With the wide availability of small cameras following World War II, my parents began taking pictures of the aftermath of hurricanes and other storms. My favorite family photo of this kind shows pirogues and skiffs in the flooding south of Golden Meadow that followed Hurricane Betsy in September 1965. In the background, there are downed creosote posts and tangled power lines that outline where Highway One lay beneath. Packed onto one skiff are two men, two women, and a bunch of small children, together with two dogs, a yard goat, and what looks like a bushel of crabs. Certainly, the historic origins of today’s Cajun Navy can be found in such photos, as well as Papère’s 1915 story.

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The vision of families of 1915 and 1965 evacuating in their small boats, together with similar memories of hurricanes and other high tides from my own childhood in Golden Meadow, are profound memories. As I watched “Dunkirk” last month and saw the dramatization of thousands of boats emerging from both sides of the English Channel in the service of saving human lives, I couldn’t help feeling an ancestral kinship with those rescued men. As many readers born and raised in PoV country, I am alive today because my ancestors were fishermen—boatsmen—who long ago answered the call to rescue people in early coastal Louisiana. And that’s a movie that deserves to be made. POV

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EARNING AND HANDLING INCOME. Earned income from part-time jobs might be subject to withholdings for FICA and federal and/or state income taxes. Show your children how this takes a bite out their paychecks.

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THE FUTURE IS NOW. Teenagers should be ready to focus on saving for larger goals. While bank accounts may still be the primary savings vehicles for them, you might also consider introducing your teenagers to the principles of investing. Helping older children learn about topics such as risk tolerance, time horizons, market volatility, and asset diversification may predispose them to take charge of their financial future.

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Design & Social Media Bootcamp

Best of the Bayou Music Fest

Sept. 5 – Oct. 24

Sept. 22-23

Local designer and social media expert A. Laure Chamberlain Kasovich hosts this eight-week session to help professionals understand design principles and social media management. Classes are held every Tuesday from 6-7:30 p.m. Cost is $350. Laptops are required. The class is limited to 20 attendees.

Where: eLearning Academy, Thibodaux Contact: Laurec.com

The Best of the Bayou Music Festival, a two-day music and heritage festival in Downtown Houma, will feature two large stages, showcasing 16 musical acts. Guests will also find the best Cajun food from local vendors and restaurants, as well as arts and crafts and cultural demonstrations from members of the United Houma Nation. This year’s lineup is made up of local and regional acts including headliners 38 Special and Cowboy Mouth.

Fall Patriot Day Concert Sept. 10, 3 p.m.

Enjoy this afternoon concert presented by the South Louisiana Community Orchestra. The orchestra will perform their program “Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory” to celebrate their annual Patriotic Concert under the direction of conductor Scott “Gunny” Pierce. Admission is $10 and $5 for children 12 and under.

Where: Regional Military Museum, Houma

Bayou Walk to End Alzheimer’s Sept. 16, 8 a.m.

Held annual in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and fund for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. When you participate, your fundraising dollars fuel the mission and your participation in the event helps to change the level of Alzheimer’s awareness in the community.

Where: Southdown Plantation, Houma

Where: Downtown Houma

Annaley “Strong” Cheramie Fundraiser Sept. 23, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Annaley Jayde Cheramie was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia at the age of 21 months. At this benefit, sponsored by Krewe of Titans, guests can expect live music from Nonc Nu & the Wild Matous, arts and crafts, jump houses, a car and motorcycle show and great food. The funds raised will help offset Annaley’s chemotherapy costs.

Where: Hooter’s, Houma

Ladies Night Out Sept. 28, 6:30-10:30 p.m.

This annual gala is an unforgettable evening featuring Mary Bird Perkins TGMC Cancer Center patients in a fashion show. The night also includes delicious cuisine, a silent auction, forks and corks and other great spirited attractions. Attire is casual cocktail.

Where: Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, Houma Contact: Marybird.ejoinme.org

WANT US TO INCLUDE YOUR EVENT IN OUR CALENDAR? Shoot an email to jonah@rushing-media.com and we’ll help spread the word.

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1 Before playing college football at University of Louisiana-Lafayette, which local high school did Elijah McGuire attend?

C Vandebilt Catholic D E.D. White Catholic

South Terrebonne A H.L. Bourgeois B

2 Which NFL team has won the most Super Bowls?

C New England Patriots D New Orleans Saints

Dallas Cowboys A Pittsburgh Steelers B

3 Thanksgiving and football go hand-in-hand.

Which of these processes takes the longest?

C Thawing a 14-pound turkey D Cooking a 14-pound, stuffed turkey

Watching an NFL double header A Digesting a Thanksgiving turkey dinner B

4 Which player scored the first touchdown in Saints Super Bowl history?

C Pierre Thomas D Tracy Porter

Reggie Bush A Marques Colston B

5 Which LSU receiver was on the receiving end of Marcus Randall’s pass in the Bluegrass Miracle game versus Kentucky?

C Skyler Green D Devery Henderson

Michael Clayton A Jack Hunt B

6 Current LSU Head Coach Ed Orgeron is from which city?

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7 In which year did the Nicholls State University football team win the Southland Conference?

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8 Who is the most recent Nicholls State University football player to be selected in the NFL Draft?

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ROTARY CLUB OF DOWNTOWN HOUMA Members of the Rotary Club of Downtown Houma present the Start Corporation’s Veterans outreach program with a check for $2,000. The money comes from the club’s fun-raiser, the Bayou Goose Chase digital scavenger Hunt.

NICHOLLS STATE UNIVERSITY President Murphy welcomes faculty and staff to campus on Aug. 16 at Nicholls State University’s University Convocation, kicking off a new school year on campus.

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BACK TO SCHOOL School is back in session. Check out some of the coolest back to school pictures from these students’ first day back in the classroom.

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BAYOU KIDS TRIATHLON Kids made their way through the triathlon course at Bayou Black Recreation Center. A dip in the pool, a quick jog, and a bike ride made for an eventful morning for these young ones.

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