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SEND US YOUR FLASHBACK

PICTURES FROM THIS MONTH

AND SEE YOUR PHOTOS IN

NEXT MONTH'S ISSUE!

THROW ME SOMETHIN’ MISTA’

How are you enjoying the new What Now Experience? Our January issue and the way we are heading from now on has all been brought together based on feedback and observations from you, our readers.

In this issue, check out your horoscope for the month of February, with Valentine’s Day around the corner, who knows? Love might be aligned in the stars for you!While on the subject of Valentine’s Day, check out our Valentine’s Day Guide featuring local restaurants and the romantic dishes and specialty drinksthey’ll be serving for you and your boo.

Our cover story follows the Krewe of Hercules in Houma. Each year, we will pick a local Krewe to feature during the month we celebrate Mardi Gras! How cool is that?

Also in this issue of What Now we got to chat with Jerry Ledet, CEO of Synergy Bank, a local person who has given back to the community and how he stays so involved. Keep your eyes sharp on this section each issue; you may recognize your friend or neighbor!

If you also haven’t noticed, we’ve decided to part ways with our calendar section of What Now Magazine. Instead, we have highlights of certain events that we’ve chosen to give you an idea of when, where, and what they are. This issue’s highlights are specifically focused on all of the Mardi Gras parades in the area. Look for dates, times, and parade routes if you’re interested in catching some beads! Our calendar index will give you the list of the majority of the events going on in Terrebonne, Lafourche, and the surrounding areas. For more information on these particular events, you can visit our website, whatnowmag.com.

We are very excited about the new look and feel of What Now Magazine and we can’t wait to hear from you! You can email, call, text, post on our Facebook page, tweet, Instagram, or carrier pigeon to us your thoughts on our updated publication. Welook forward to hearing from you.

Also, no matter what the event or occasion, email your pictures from things you do and places you visit in January to info@fathomla.com. We are more than happy to feature recitals, birthdays, weddings, concerts, and anything you can think of. We hope you are enjoying What Now Magazine and all that it has to offer the area. We look forward to continuing our mission of promoting local events and happeningsas well as things to do.

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PUBLISHERS/EDITORSBen Jones Jr

Cody J. Blanchard

CONTRIBUTING WRITERSKassie Barrancotto

Emily HubbellStuart Percle

Celeste Roberts

CONTRIBUTING COLUMNISTS

DESIGNJustin Babin

MARKETING AMBASSADORSKara DomangueElizabeth Porche

PHOTOGRAPHYJacob Jennings

Crystal SandersonBrian Waitz

INTERNSAlistair Moussa

Alex Moye

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What Now Magazine cannot be responsible for the return of unsolicited material such as manuscripts or photographs, with or without the inclusion of a stamped, self-addressed envelope.

Information in this publication is gathered from sources considered to be reliable, but the accuracy and completeness of the information cannot be guaranteed.

The opinions expressed in What Now Magazine are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Fathom Media, our employees or any of our advertisers.

FROM OUR DESK

A look at your submitted photos from January.FLASHBACK9

Throw Me Somethin' Mista'LETTER FROM THE EDITOR4

EXTRASHow are the stars aligned for you this month?HOROSCOPES8

A look at upcoming events next month!FLASHFORWARD50

49 Solve the puzzles to win a $50 gift card!WHAT SAYING?

12 Take a look at our top picks from this month!STAYING IN

Summaries of some of this month's events.FEBRUARY HIGHLIGHTS17

Ginger GaubertChas Guidry

Jennifer HamiltonDr. Todd Kennedy

Niki Landry

Jeffery MarkelKate Theriot

Katherine ToupsLaura Valenti

ON THE COVER: King of Hercules, Ron WardPhoto: Crystal Sanderson

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Discovering Your Design StyleHOUSE TO HOME41

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Battling That Carnival HangoverHEALTH & WELLNESS40

A Taste of NOLAONE TANK TRIP43Your Likert ScaleUP IN YA BUSINESS42

Salvery's Exiles: The Story of The American MaroonsTHE PAGE TURNER44Review Of The Films Before Sunrise (1995)LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION!44Elevating ValentinesTHE DISH RAG45

FEATURES

The 2nd Annual Race for Brain Aneurysm Awareness kicks off at Peltier Park in Thibodaux

RUN WITH MARY23

The Krewe of Hercules is ready to rollfor the 2014 Mardi Gras Season

IT’S CARNIVAL TIME, ANDEVERYBODY’S HAVIN’ FUN30

What Now’s Guide to A Special Valentine’s Day

THE SWEETEST THING:VALENTINE’S DAY34

Le Petit Theatre de Terrebonne in DowntownHouma hosts Beau Jest: A Comedy.

BEAU JEST: A COMEDY ABOUT THE ENTIRE FAMILY!13

The Wild Game Supper in Laroseis sure to offer Exotic Tastes.

BEASTS OF THESOUTHERN SUPPER37

Meet Jerry LedetWHAT NOW?26

A Spirited DiscussionBOTTOMS UP!46Make Time For LoveLAGNIAPPE47

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HOROSCOPES ARIES Mar 21 – Apr 20The desire to offer your home and moveis strong; talk about this plan with yourfamily before making final choices. Youcan probably offer your home for avery nice benefit.

TAURUS Apr 21 – May 21Now that you are trying to change your lifestyle you will have more contact with friends as well as your parents. Get engaged in your local community helping out organizations.

GEMINI May 22 – Jun 22You will be rewarded with benefits. Your effort is finally paying off! You might want to preserve the addition you are getting and invest where you can.

CANCER Jun 23 – Jul 23There are awesome financial possibilities for you and you might just generate income by restructuring your home and price range. Start a benefits plan that you cannotcontact and you will be amazed howeasily it contributes up.

LEO Jul 24 – Aug 23Obligations will consist of looking after a mother or father. Start again to stay. You will have ideas that your present lifestyle is really a pressure that needs to be removed. Understand hard training of dedication to a cause and discover that liability will get you what you need.

VIRGO Aug 24 – Sept 23You, so far, are getting lifestyle in pace. Observe out for development of your buddies and social media system. Youwill obtain connections that will helpyou along your profession.

LIBRA Sept 24 – Oct 23This month represents a starting in liberties and the opportunity to absolve and ignore relationships that went bitter. Shift as far as you can beyond what you think you can do.

SCORPIO Oct 24 – Nov 22Observe out for changes that are happening all around you. Of course some are excellent and some not so excellent but all changes will be complicated. Manage complications with energy and avoid delay and complacency.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 – Dec 22If there are essential tasks you need to do at home, you must "take the fluff by the horns" and get them done. Be motivated by what you can do to create and finish tasks.

CAPRICORN Dec 23 – Jan 19Make initiatives to be the peacemaker and fix the lifestyles of those who are having hardships with ways of life in common and connectionsin particular.

AQUARIUS Jan 20 – Feb 19When you need help, ask for it. You will need those who really like you to hold on to when times are challenging. Deal with your immediate loved ones and they will takecare of you.

PISCES Feb 20 – Mar 20Numerous possibilities are to come your way in every aspect of your lifestyle such as family, love, profession, and wellness. With ideas that are further than most people, you will be an amazing example of a put together person who can experience the world with vitality and assurance.

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FLASHBACKA look at your submitted photos from January.

A bull tries to buck a rider off it's back at the Fear No Evil Bull Riding Challenge at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center.

Many parents and grandparents took their kids and grandkids to the Fear No Evil Bull Riding Challenge at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center. The What Now red carpet also made an appearance!

The 2013 Board of Directors of the Thibodaux Chamber of Commerce at their annual banquet.

Cast members of Cinderella Battistella at The Bayou Playhouse had time for a quick photo after one of their February performances.

Congratulations to the 2014-2015 Terrebonne Parish Principals of the Year. From left to right: Melanie Wallis of Elysian Fields Middle School, Julio Contreras of Terrebonne High School, and Dr. Myra Austin of Acadian Elementary School.

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It was a masquerade party with the Krewe of Christopher! These lovely ladies took the opportunity to walk the What Now red carpet!

Cast members of Cinderella Battistella at The Bayou Playhouse during one of their performances in February.

Award recipients at the 2013 Thibodaux Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet.

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2014 Queen of Christopher Gabby Marcello took a red carpet photo with her Christopher maids at a krewe party held this past month.

Nicholls State University welcomed the arrival of the new president, Dr. Bruce Murphy.

Rodeo attendees were all smiles as they walked the What Now red carpet to take pictures with an actual bull rider and rodeo clown.

Rhonda Dempster, Executive Director of Thibodaux Main Street, Inc., receives the Chairman's Award from outgoing Chairman Brenda Hansen of Thibodaux Regional Medical Center.

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Photo: Misty Leigh McElroy / Nicholls State University

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SNACK: WalnutsLet’s take it easy and healthy this month and stick to walnuts. Walnuts are not only tasty, but they have many benefits to offer. They’re packed with Omega-3 fatty acids, they can reduce the risk of diabetes, and they contain antioxidants that boost

heart health. Let’s not forget they also help deal withstress! Hooray for walnuts!

MUSIC: Helios by The FrayHelios is the upcoming fourth studio album by American alternative rock band The Fray. It will be released on February 25 by Epic Records. The album features songs such as

“Hold My Hand,” “Give It Away,” and their lead single “Love Don’t Die.”

GAME: Nine Men’s MorrisNine Men's Morris is a strategy boardgame for two players that emerged from the Roman Empire. The board consists of a grid with twenty-four intersections. Each player has nine pieces, usually colored black and white. Players try to form 'mills'

— three of their own men lined horizontally or vertically—allowing a player to remove an opponent's man from the game. A player wins by reducing the opponent to twopieces, or by leaving him without a legal move.

MOVIE: ScornedHell hath no fury like a woman scorned! Speaking of Scorned, check out this 2013 movie of that title coming to DVD/Blu-ray on February 4. A romantic weekend turns horrific and sadistic when Sadie (AnnaLynne McCord) discovers her boyfriend (Billy Zane) is having anaffair with her best friend.

BOOK: Private L.A.Do you love a good James Patterson book? Check out Private L.A. on February 10. Thom and Jennifer Harlow are the perfect couple. They may be two of the biggest mega movie stars in the world, but they're also great parents, philanthropists and just all-around good people. When they disappear without a word, facts are hard to find. They live behind such a high wall of security that even world-renowned Private

Investigator Jack Morgan can't get to the truth. Scandalous!

STAYING INTake a look at ourtop picks this month.

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Le Petit Theatre de Terrebonne inDowntown Houma Hosts Beau Jest: A Comedy.

BEAU JEST: A COMEDY FOR ABOUT THE ENTIRE FAMILY!

Celeste Roberts

Picture this: you’re engaged to a handsome accounts executive. He’s smart, charming, sweet—but not Jewish. So what—you’re in love, right?

Sarah Goldman knows her strict Jewish parents will not approve of a goy (Yiddish for gentile, a non-Jewish person), so she hires an escort to portray the fictional Dr. David Steinberg, a successful Jewish surgeon, who is sure to please her particular parents. There is a teeny little problem, though: even her hired fiancé is not Jewish! Sarah just needs to keep it cool. What could possibly go wrong?

A LITTLE JEWISH ROMANCEIn Peter Sherman’s Beau Jest: A Comedy, the age-told family dynamic of the torn child trying to please her parents while

remaining true to her own heart comes to life on-stage with the talents of Hope Theriot (Miriam, the mother), Tami Roche Ledet (Sarah, the daughter), Mike Brosette (Abraham, the father), Dorian Dardar (Bob, the escort), and Terrance Bonvillain (Chris, the jilted boyfriend).

Paul Labat, a board member for Le Petit Theatre de Terrebonne (“The Little Theater of Terrebonne”) for the past 29 years anda past president, is excited to present something unique toour Cajun homeland. Labat has directed four plays, produced many (and won Esther awards on quite a few), and appearedin a number of them.

“Although the storyline of the play is pretty universal—family issues, personal struggles, love, and laughter—the incorporation of the Jewish faith makes this play possess a little more cultural diversity than normal,” Labat says. “The thing that makes this

Photo: Brian WaitzThe cast of Beau Jest practices for their February performances.

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What draws Theriot to a certain play? “I read all the plays and all the scripts at the beginning of the season, and I decide what interests me,” she continues. “I prefer comedies. I do sarcastic really well as well as dry humor. I’ve done the ‘mom’ figure once before in The Cover of Life, and I like doing that role. It fits me. Now this is a Jewish mother; the most difficult aspect is getting the ‘Cajun’ out of my voice. In this play, I love the little tidbits I have between the father, Mike. They just go back and forth.”Her advice for nervous would-be actors? “Come try. Just try. I auditioned for a play when I was 19, didn’t get it, and didn’t come back to audition for a play until 25 years later. This is a very nice release. I love it, the camaraderie and the new things you learn.”

Dorian Dardar (Bob)Dardar started acting for film and television about six years ago.

“I’ve worked with Lance Nichols, who worked on shows like The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Treme. He goes back and forth from Los Angeles and New Orleans. He’s a big mentor. I’ve always been into writing and behavior. I just thought, ‘I gotta do it!’ I love writing screenplays and poems. I enjoy the symbolism in writing.”

Dardar advises the audience to listen carefully to the conversations in the play. “The acting between the male and female leads is great for keen observers. It requires a lot of listening skills. I’m inspired by the Jewish aspect of the play, too. We live in an area that is mostly Catholic. I am actually Protestant, so even that is rare down here. If you study theater acting in America, you know that there is a big Jewish community involved in acting.”

Dardar likes comedies but for deeper reasons than most people. “I prefer comedy more than anything. In drama, everything seems to fit into either tragedy or comedy. In comedy, thereis usually a fool on a journey who overcomes things andmakes the best of everything. In tragedy, a guy pushestoo far and gets everybody killed!”

Dardar thinks actors will naturally find their way to the stage. “If you have the desire to do it, do it. The people who want to be here will be here. It’s all about working hard. Just do it. People

play difficult is the need for Jewish (Hebrew) language and customs. We are aided by Ms. Joell Anisman with both of these.”The Reading Committee, which is comprised of the board members, chooses the five plays of Le Petit’s season, which runs from July to May. The committee and the actors have been working tirelessly for many weeks, but due to conflicting schedules, the first full rehearsal did not start until January 6th. The first dress rehearsal with a full audience will be February 6th, one day before the first night of the play, making this an incredibly short time frame for any production.

So, what is unique about a comedic play? “The most difficult part of any comedy is timing and facial expressions. The proper speed or delay in saying a line can make a huge difference between a laugh and a smile,” Labat explains.

CURTAIN CALLHope Theriot (Miriam)Theriot has been acting for four years. “I started late. I started at 44,” she says. “I first got into acting when I saw that Le Petit was looking for roles in a musical. I called Mr. Labat and told him I couldn’t sing, but he said, ‘Come on out to the auditions anyway!’ And I came and read. I helped out with the musical that summer. Ms. Ouida Best, who directed the next play, and Paul Labat helped me get into plays. It was something I always wanted to do but never thought I could, but I love it.”

Stage Left and Stage Right - When an actor moves stage left, he moves to HIS left. So from the audience, stage left is actually on the right side of the stage and vice versa.

Say What!?Say What!?

The cast of Beau Jest doing a script read in preparation for their February performances.

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have regular jobs, but they do this, too. This is part of my creative life. We’re all here for love.”

Tami Roche Ledet (Sarah)Ledet got into acting in high school. She keeps busy with the theater club at Vandebilt Catholic High School as well as withher acting hobby. “I act when I can. I have a family and kids.This is ‘me time.’ I know a lot of the people here; I can bemyself as opposed to going somewhere and being really professional, trying to impress people. It’s nice to have connections and help each other out.”

Ledet understands the predicament her character is in. “Sarah is the daughter of a very Jewish set of parents. She thinks that they don’t necessarily want her to be happy; they want her to be what they want her to be. She realizes in the end that she needs to make herself happy, not just her parents. There a lot of cute moments. It’s a good play for the family.”

Terrance Bonvillain (Chris)Bonvillain played as an extra in Lee Daniels’ The Butler when it was filmed in Houma, and he has been acting and modeling for a few years. He hopes to make it big one day, too. “The hardest part is knowing which way you want to go. Getting your foot in the door. The hardest part is just starting. Getting your first connection. I’d like to try different roles. I would like to be versatile, any role I want to be. My favorite actor is Johnny Depp. He can be anybody! I would like to be as good as that one day. I haven’t done drama; I’ve done all comedies so far. I love seeing the reaction from the crowd.”

He is enjoying his role thoroughly. “My character, Chris, is not too cool with everything going on, but he is going to go through with it because he loves her [Sarah]. Her parents even think we broke

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SCHMOOZE — to engage in small talkVERKLEMPT—all choked up

up months ago! Chris is a little bland. I’d like to bring him more to life, give him some flavor. I sympathize with him; I hope I never go through anything like that!”

Mike Brosette (Abraham)Brosette is originally from New Orleans and participated in community theater there until Hurricane Katrina hit, after which he moved to Houma. “I’ve been in at least one play a year at Le Petit,” he says. “I’ve always enjoyed watching plays and watching actors. I suppose drama is my favorite genre; I’m a big movie buff. Most of the plays I’ve done have been lighter comedy. I love

doing accents,but even though I am Cajun, I cannot pull off that accent!”

So how did he discover Le Petit? “I was at the Terrebonne Parish Library, and they were holding tryouts. I just happened to be there, and I just decided to audition and got a role. In Beau Jest, it seems the children are more assimilated, and the parents are less assimilated. My character also has some health issues, which Sarah is concerned about. Abraham is lightly comic; he’s nothing dramatic. I think anybody that enjoys watching sitcoms would enjoy watching this.”

WHAT NOW?Gather your friends or take a date to Le Petit Theatre in Downtown Houma during February to enjoy Beau Jest and its ardent cast. Guest tickets are $15 and can be purchased by going to the website or calling the box office at (985-876-4278). Season members purchase all five plays for a total of $50. The play opens to members and the general public on Friday, February 7, and continues until February 16, with no performances on Monday. Both Sundays are 2:00 matinees. Evening performances begin at 7:30. WN

FEB 7 - FEB 16FRIS & SATS | 7:30PMSUNS | 2:00PMPETIT THEATRE DU TERREBONNE, HOUMA

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FEBRUARY HIGHLIGHTS

KREWE OF HERCULES PARADEFEB 21 | FRI | 6PMHOUMA

KREWE OF AMBROSIA PARADEFEB 22 | SAT | 5:30PMTHIBODAUX

Ambrosia stands as Thibodaux’s first nighttime parade, a tradition begun in 2011. Continuing that practice this year, the 29-year-old Krewe of Ambrosia will roll down Menard Street at 5:30 PM on Saturday, February 22.

This krewe’s title comes from the name of the food that gave immortality to the Greek gods and demigods, carried to Mount Olympus by doves.

This Mardi Gras season marks the 30th birthday of the Krewe of Hercules and the all-male carnival club has “Hercules Sails the Seven Seas” theme.

King Ron Ward will reign over the more than 700-member krewe and eight marching bands, as well as multiple dance teams.The krewe takes its name from the son of Zeus famed in Roman and Greek mythology and known for his godly strength. This parade will kick off Terrebonne’s carnival season on Friday, February 1 at 6:00 PM along Houma’s traditional Westside route.

Emily Hubbell

It's the Mardi Gras Special Edition! Let's face it: we live in southern Louisiana and one of the best times of the year is Mardi Gras. Whether you're going out parading or just trying to avoid the traffic, the What Now Calendar is your go-to guide to be sure you're in the loop and don't miss anything.

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KREWE OF HYACINTHIANS PARADE

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Queen Pat Adams, along with King Mike Tilton, will preside over the Krewe of Hyacinthians during this 63rd year of the oldest all-female parade club in Terrebonne Parish.Laurie Hamner, board member and publicity coordinator, loves sharing in the fun of the Mardi Gras season with the community.

“It is so colorful. Everyone is happy and you know the fun is just beginning,” Hamner says.

This year, the board members chose “Viva Las Vegas” as the theme for their seventeen-float set-up.

The Hyacinthians will also honor veterans this Mardi Gras season. “As a special touch, the Krewe will have Wounded Warrior from the Wounded Warrior Program riding in military vehicles provided by the Regional Military Museum,” Hamner explains.The Hyacinthians will ride down Westside parade route on Sunday, February 23 at noon.

KREWE OF TITANS PARADE

FEB 23 | SUN | FOLLOWING HYACINTHIANSHOUMA

One of Houma’s family-oriented parades, the Krewe of Titans, is coming into its third year of carnival celebration. With a “TV Classics” theme and seventeen floats, Titans parade will travel Houma’s Westside parade route. The parade will begin immediately after the Hyacinthians parade on Sunday, February 23.

This Krewe shares its name with the Greek mythological gods who ruled the world before Zeus and the Olympian gods banished them.

KREWE OF SHAKA PARADE

FEB 23 | SUN | 1PMTHIBODAUX

Founded nineteen years ago, this krewe is named for the historical South African king of the Zulu tribe. He is revered as a powerful ruler and conqueror in African history, uniting 100 smaller kingdoms during his reign, according to South African History Online. Similar to King Shaka himself, the krewe is dedicated to upholding that spirit of unity. “Our mission is to help build stronger communities,” a krewe official said.

Shaka will ride through Thibodaux on Sunday, February 23 at 1PM.

KREWE OF AQUARIUS PARADE

FEB 22 | SAT | 6:30PMHOUMA

This krewe takes its name from the constellation that is shaped like a vase. This depiction is often associated with water and believed by ancient astrologers to be the constellation ruled by the Roman god Saturn. Greek mythology holds that Aquarius was a youth who carried water up to the gods on Mount Olympus. Houma’s traditionally all-female Krewe celebrates its twentieth anniversary this Mardi Gras season. The Krewe of Aquarius parade will take place on Saturday, February 22 at 6:30 PM.Aquarius will roll down Houma’s Westside parade route, which starts at Bayou Gardens Boulevard, travels down West Park Avenue, and ends at the Terrebonne Parish Housing Services.

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KREWE DU BON TEMPS PARADE

MAR 1 | SAT | 6:30PMLAROSE

This krewe “of good times” is celebrating a super MardiGras with a Marvel and DC Comics theme for carnival.

Du Bon Temps is still a relatively young krewe with nine years since its establishment. Funnily enough, the target audience for the parade is young as well. “We cater to everyone, but especially to the kids,” Corine Berthelot, krewe founder, says. Berthelot chose the superhero theme for just that reason, something fun for adults and children.

Join the good time on Saturday, March 1 at 6:30 PMin Larose along Highway 24.

KREWE OF APHRODITE PARADE

FEB 28 | FRDAY | 6:30PMHOUMA

With thirty-one years of carnival history, the all-female Krewe of Aphrodite takes pride in the bond that participating in parades provides. It is fitting then that the krewe shares its name withthe Greek goddess of love and pleasure: “We work andplay hard,” one member explained. “We aren’t just akrewe. We’re a sisterhood.”

Share in the sisterly love on Friday, February 28 at 6:30 PM on Houma’s Westside parade route.

KREWE OF APOLLO PARADE

MAR 1 | SAT | NOONLOCKPORT

Lockport’s own Apollo Krewe rolls into its forty-nineth year of carnival with a daytime Mardi Gras parade. The parade begins at noon on Saturday, March 1 in the very center of the town, at the corner of Church Street and 10th street. The route runs in a circle around and throughout Lockport before ending at the corner of Crescent Avenue and Church Street. Krewe of Apollo borrows its name from Greek and Roman mythology, both of which maintain that Apollo, son ofZeus, is the god of the son, of light and truth, and wasa talented musician.

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KREWE OF CHRONOS PARADE

MAR 2 | SUN | 12:30PMTHIBODAUX

Taken from the name of the Greek god, Chronos means “time” and has been understood to mean temporary as opposed to the eternity often associated with gods and goddesses.

Father-daughter duo, Lester and Caroline Bimah, are acting as King and Queen Chronos this year for the krewe’ssixty-year anniversary.

Join the Chronos krewe in Thibodaux on Sunday, March 2 following Cleophas at 12:30 PM.

KREWE OF TERREANIANS PARADE

MAR 2 | SUN | 12:30PMHOUMA

King Kurt Cheramie and Queen Lindsay Toups will reign on Houma’s own Krewe of Terreanians parade, celebrating its 64th year of Mardi Gras in Terrebonne Parish.

The all-male Terreanians became part of the Houma carnival scene after their first parade in 1951 as a way to “bring […] the splendor and beauty of a night carnival parade,” a krewe official said.

The Krewe of Terreanians will ride along the Westside parade route in Houma on Sunday, March 2 at 12:30 PM.

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KREWE OF HOUMAS PARADE

MAR 4 | TUE | 11AMHOUMA

The Krewe of Houmas, the oldest krewe in Terrebonne Parish, is celebrating its 68th anniversary this carnival season. Upholding tradition, culture and family values are the largest aspects of the krewe’s history. The very name of the krewe is specifically special as an honor to the local Native American culture rather than the mythological gods most parades are named for, a krewe official says. And with whole families that occupy floats and krewe royalty passed down several generations, the Krewe of Houmas can certainly be considered a family affair.

Join the Houmas family on the day of Mardi Gras, March 4 at 11:00 AM along the town of Houma’s Westside parade route.

KREWE OF CLEOPATRA PARADE

MAR 3 | MON | 6:30PMHOUMA

This women’s only krewe borrows its name from the ancient Greek ruler of Egypt who propagated the belief among her subjects that she was their goddess Isis in human form.

Join Houma’s Krewe of Cleopatra on Monday, March 3 at 6:30 PM.

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KREWE OF GHANA PARADE

MAR 4 | MON | 1:00PMTHIBODAUX

The Krewe of Ghana will roll through Thibodaux bigger and better than ever before. Krewe captain, Loshanda Broom, plans on a larger, longer Ghana parade than in years past, with more bands and dance teams participating in the three-and-a-half mile parade march.

Though a larger Ghana parade is unique, Broom stresses the “tradition and history of” this 42-year-old krewe. This traditional spirit is marked by the parade’s theme: “Ghana Goes to Mardi Gras.”

Come join Ghana for the carnival season on Mardi Gras day, March 4 at 1:00 PM.

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FEB 9 | SUNAND THEY ALL LIVED PRODUCTIONBayou Playhouse, Lockport

FEB 9 | SUN | 2:30PMCINDERELLA BATTISTELLABayou Playhouse, Lockport$12-$25

FEB 13 | THU | 5PM–8PMSECOND ANNUAL WOMEN, WINE, AND FASHION NIGHTBar Roussell, Houma$30 per person

FEB 14 | FRIVALENTINE’S DAY

FEB 14 | FRI | 6PMVALENTINE’S DINNER ATTHE DANSEREAU HOUSEThe Dansereau House, ThibodauxCall for Reservations

FEB 15 | SAT | 9PMKREWE OF AMBROSIAMARDI GRAS MAMBOHarang Auditorium, Thibodaux

FEB 15 | SAT | 12PMLES KREWE DEST-CAJUN PARADELarose

CALENDAR INDEX: February

FEB 1 | SAT | 7:30PMCINDERELLA BATTISTELLABAYOU PLAYHOUSE, LOCKPORT$12-$25

FEB 1 | SAT | 1PMNSU WOMEN’S BASKETBALLVS UCA SUGAR BEARSNicholls State University, Thibodaux

FEB 1 | SAT | 3:30PMNSU MEN’S BASKETBALLVS UCA BEARSNicholls State University, Thibodaux

FEB 2 | SUN | 2:30PMCINDERELLA BATTISTELLABAYOU PLAYHOUSE, Lockport$12-$25

FEB 3 | MON | 5PM–7PMCAJUN MUSIC JAM SESSIONJean Lafitte Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center, ThibodauxOpen to the Public

FEB 6 | THU | 6:30PMLIVE MUSIC AT THE DRINKERYThe Dansereau House, ThibodauxOpen to the Public

FEB 7 | FRI | 7AMCARDINAL PRAYER BREAKFASTEnvie Restaurant Banquet Room$15 per person

FEB 7-8 | 7:30PM FEB 9 | SUN | 2PM FEB 11-15 | 7:30PM FEB 16 | SUN | 2PM

“BEAU JEST” A COMEDYBY JAMES SHERMANLe Petit Theatre de Terrebonne, Houma

FEB 7 | FRI | 7:30PMCINDERELLA BATTISTELLABayou Playhouse, Lockport$12-$25

FEB 8 | SAT | 8AMRACE FOR BRAINANEURYSM AWARENESSPeltier Park, Thibodaux$25 Registration Fee

FEB 8 | SATAND THEY ALL LIVED PRODUCTIONBayou Playhouse, Lockport

FEB 8 | SAT | 7:30PMCINDERELLA BATTISTELLABayou Playhouse, Lockport$12-$25

FEB 8 | SAT | 7:00 PMKREWE OF AMBROSIATABLEAU AND BALLHarang Auditorium, Thibodaux

FEB 8 | SAT | 7PMKREWE OF APOLLO2014 CARNIVAL BALLLarose Civic Center, Larose

FEB 18 | TUE | 6:30PMNSU BASEBALL VS LOYOLANEW ORLEANS WOLFPACKNicholls State University, Thibodaux

FEB 19 | WED | 6PMNSU SOFTBALLVS SOUTHERN JAGUARSNicholls State University, Thibodaux

FEB 20 | THU | 5PM17TH ANNUALWILD GAME SUPPERLarose Civic Center$60 per person

FEB 20 | THU | 6:30PMNSU BASEBALL VS WESTERN ILLINOIS FIGHTING LEATHERNECKSNicholls State University, Thibodaux

FEB 21 | FRI | 6PMKREWE OF HERCULESMARDI GRAS PARADEHouma

FEB 21 | FRI | 6:30PMNSU BASEBALLVS ULM WARHAWKSNicholls State University, Thibodaux

FEB 22 | SAT | 12PMKREWE OF PETIT CAILLOU MARDI GRAS PARADEChauvin

FEB 22 | SAT | 6:30PMKREWE OF AQUARIUSMARDI GRAS PARADEHouma

FEB 22 | SAT | 1PMNSU WOMEN’S BASKETBALLVS MSU COWGIRLSNicholls State University, Thibodaux

FEB 22 | SAT | 3:30PMNSU MEN’S BASKETBALLVS MSU COWBOYSNicholls State University, Thibodaux

FEB 22 | SAT | 5:30PMKREWE OF AMBROSIA PARADEThibodaux

FEB 22 | SAT | 6PMNSU BASEBALLVS SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SALUKISNicholls State University, Thibodaux

TAKE A LOOK AT THIS MONTH'S EVENTS!

FEB 23 | SUN | 12PMKREWE OF TITANSMARDI GRAS PARADEHouma

FEB 23 | SUN | 12PMKREWE OFHYACINTHIANS PARADEHouma

FEB 25 | TUE | 6PMNSU BASEBALLVS TULANE GREEN WAVENicholls State University, Thibodaux

FEB 26 | WED | 5PMNSU SOFTBALL VS USA JAGUARSNicholls State University, Thibodaux

FEB 27 | THU | 2PMNSU WOMEN’S BASKETBALLVS ACU WILDCATSNicholls State University, Thibodaux

FEB 27 | THU | 6PMNSU BASEBALL VS JSU TIGERSNicholls State University, Thibodaux

FEB 27 | THU | 7:30PMNSU MEN’S BASKETBALLVS ACU WILDCATSNicholls State University, Thibodaux

FEB 28 | FRI | 6PMNSU BASEBALL VS JSU TIGERSNicholls State University, Thibodaux

FEB 28 | FRI | 6:30PMKREWE OF APHRODITEMARDI GRAS PARADEHouma

FEB 28 | FRI | 7PMKREWE OF ATHENA PARADEGolden Meadow

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WEEK 3 FEB 16 | SUN | 1PMKREWE OF DES PETITE PARADEGolden Meadow

FEB 16 | SUN | 1PMKREWE OF SHAKA PARADEThibodaux

FEB 16 | SUN | 12PMKREWE OF VERSAILLES PARADELarose

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The 2nd Annual Race for Brain Aneurysm Awareness Walk/Run 5K with Mary will be held February 8, 2014 at Peltier Park in Thibodaux. Funds raised go directly to The

Brain Aneurysm Foundation; these proceeds provide critical awareness, education, and research funding to reduce the incidence of brain aneurysms.

Mary Babin, a local Bayou Blue resident, is a brain aneurysm survivor. Her daughter, Chastity Authement, organized this race to support her on-going cause.

Chastity Authement, race organizer, explains, “Brain aneurysms are a silent killer because most show no symptoms over time. Aneurysms can occur in anyone, at any age. An estimated 3-6 million people in the United States have an unruptured aneurysm, which means 1 in 50 people will develop a brain aneurysm during their lifetime. Due to the lack of awareness and

research funding, the situation today is grim. Each year about 30,000 people will suffer a ruptured brain aneurysm. Almost half of the victims will die and of those surviving, only a third will recover without disabilities. The Brain Aneurysm Foundation hopes to improve these tragic statistics and save lives by funding vital research with your help.”

“The 1st annual Race for Brain Aneurysm had a little over 100 participants. During the event, I met quite a few people in the community who are brain aneurysm survivors. As each person had a different story to tell, it was a good time for everyone to come together to raise money for awareness as well as meet others who shared the same illness. During this event planning process I am also made aware of others who suffered from a brain aneurysm and died. My hope is to bring enough awareness that anyone who experiences warning signs/symptoms will get immediate help. One survivor asked me last

RUN WITH MARYKassie BarrancottoThe 2nd Annual Race for Brain

Aneurysm Awareness kicks offat Peltier Park in Thibodaux

Photo: Brian Waitz From left to right: Chastity and Everett Authement with children, Spencer and Sydney;Mary and Lonnie Babin, and Lauren Babin.

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year if I would make it an annual event because he enjoyed meeting people who had gone through the same things he did and discussing their lives now.”

Chastity continues, “This annual event has begun, because as you see from the startling statistics above, it is important to me to bring awareness to the community. I became passionate about bringing awareness to others as my mother suffered from a brain aneurysm rupture two years ago. After a couple of weeks of feeling pain and pressure, which my mom just blamed it all on just tension, sinuses pressure, and just another headache…little did we know she would soon experience the worse headache of her life as all these symptoms were leading to the night her cerebral aneurysm ruptured.”

MARY’S STORY“After a couple of weeks of feeling pain and pressure which she blamed on just tension, sinuses pressure, and just another headache her cerebral aneurysm ruptured,” says Chastity, “She was rushed to the local hospital in so much pain, that only a slight whisper would send shock to her head and cause more

pain. Tests were run as quickly as the medical staff could work, which seemed hours upon hours to our family. The news came…we were told she had suffered from a subarachnoid hemorrhage. As minutes in the emergency room went by, we felt hopeless; scared, and weak with wonder, and filled with fearfulness of the “what ifs”. At 2:20 AM, Mom was transported by helicopter to Ochsner. More tests were ran, more pain occurred, and as all the information was - what felt thrown at us – more fear grew. The final prognosis was that the physicians would go in by angiogram to perform a procedure called Endovascular (meaning within the blood vessel) embolization, or coiling. After hours of surgery, the physicians were indeed able to coil off the rupture as well as place a drain for excess fluid to leave her brain. For twelve days Mom was in ICU for observance. Days were filled with ups and downs, smiles and tears. Then the day came that she was moved to a regular room where she spent two days then was sent home. Being home again was an adjustment as we all did what needed to be done for Mom’s comfort as she gained her strength back to do daily things that we often take for granted.

We were told she had other aneurysms that had not ruptured but would later be treated. On September 11, two more aneurysms were treated by a craniotomy and clipped.”

“A brain aneurysm is a silent killer. During the recovery time in the hospital the physicians and staff spoke of the statics. They each told us that Mom should be paralyzed, she should have some sort of deficit, but by the grace of God, today Mom is growing stronger and getting back to the person she once was. We will never forget the words from one of the physicianswhen we went for Mom’s first follow up visit “you arelucky, you are here for a reason.”

Your brain is made up of about 75% water and is the fattest

organ in the human body.

Say What!?Say What!?

FEB 8 | SAT | 8AMPELTIER PARK, THIBODAUX

Runners preparing for the race to begin in 2013.

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EDUCATE YOURSELFThe Brain Aneurysm Foundation, which you can learn more about at www.bafound.org, is the only nonprofit organization solely dedicated to bringing awareness to others. It strives to attain a strong nationwide voice to bring the attention that is needed to brain aneurysms.

According to the site, “Unruptured brain aneurysms are typically completely asymptomatic. These aneurysms are typically small in size, usually less than one half inch in diameter. However, large unruptured aneurysms can occasionally press on the brain or

the nerves stemming out of the brain and may result in various neurological symptoms. Any individual experiencing some or all

of the following symptoms, regardless of age, should undergo immediate and careful evaluation by a physician: localized headache, dilated pupils, blurred or double vision, pain above and behind eye(s), weakness and numbness, and difficulty speaking.

Ruptured brain aneurysms usually result in a subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), which is defined as bleeding into the subarachnoid space. When blood escapes into the spacearound the brain, it can cause sudden symptoms.”

WHAT NOW?The 2nd Annual Race for Brain Aneurysm Awareness Walk/Run 5k with Mary will be held February 8, 2014 at Peltier Park in Thibodaux. Registration begins at 8:00 AM. At 9:00 AM, a kid’s fun run will begin, with the 5K beginning immediately after.

Registration cost is $25. Online registration is already available and will close online on February 7, 2014. Participants will receive information provided by the Brain Aneurysm Foundation as well a chance to win door prizes.

This is a great opportunity to stay healthy, fit, and educated as well as support a cause determined to inform people of brain aneurysm awareness. See you at the race! WN

Photo: submitted

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF A

BRAIN ANEURYSMLOCALIZED HEADACHE

DILATED PUPILS

BLURRED OR DOUBLE VISION

PAIN ABOVE AND BEHIND EYE(S),

WEAKNESS AND NUMBNESS

DIFFICULTY SPEAKING.

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Meet Jerry LedetWHAT NOW?

Kassie Barrancotto

Jerry Ledet, President and CEO of Synergy Bank. Photo: Brian Waitz

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Q: SO JERRY, WHAT DO YOU DO FOR A LIVING?A: I’m the President and Chief Executive Officer of Synergy Bancshares, Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiary, Synergy Bank.

Q: WHEN AND WHERE WERE YOU BORN?A: I was born in 1961 in Thibodaux at St. Joseph Hospital and am the youngest of four children.

Q. HAVE YOU EVER LIVED OUTSIDE OF THIBODAUX?A: Nope, born and raised here!

Q: WHAT IS THE MOST INTERESTING PLACE YOU HAVE LIVED OR WHERE IS THE MOST INTERESTING PLACE YOU HAVE VISITED? A: I have been fortunate to take a number of great vacations. As a child, my family drove (seven of us in a car) to Mexico City. I vividly remember seeing the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe where pilgrims were crawling on their knees as they approached the basilica before praying to the Virgin of Guadalupe. More recently, two years ago we were able to go dog sledding in the mountains in Alaska. We were completely surrounded by white. We also made a recent trip to Costa Rica and stayed at the National Pak in Arenal where there is an active volcano erupting.

Q: WHERE DID YOU GO TO HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE?A: I graduated from E. D. White Catholic High School and then Nicholls State University. My major was actually in Marketing. I later graduated from the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University.

Q: HOW DID YOU MEET YOUR WIFE, SUSAN?A: I was a Branch Manager at Progressive Bank in Houma. The company held a crawfish boil each spring where departments took turns doing a Lip Sync. Susan attended as one of my coworker’s guest. We met there and started dating afterthat…despite my performance in the skit.

Q: DO YOU REMEMBER WHAT THE PERFORMANCE WAS?A: If you insist on embarrassing me I will have to askmy wife. (He called his wife) It was California Dreaming.

Q: WHAT ARE YOUR PASSIONS AND PASTIMES?A: Personally, I love to fish as a pastime. Therapy, though, for me is yard work. With my family, I love to try new places to eat and travel. For work, I am passionate about being a part of the group and a coach or facilitator. The word “Synergy” means working together or teamwork; and, I believe and try to live by that motto. With that said, as a corporate citizen, I think it is important to

Synergy Bank's Main Office location in Houma. Photo: submitted

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give back. My coworkers buy into that 100%. As a team, we participated in over sixty outside activities this past year. I love this old Chinese proverb that states, “A journey of a thousand miles is a series of small steps.” Every positive thing we do is a step in making our world a better place.

Q: DO YOU HAVE ANY CHILDREN?A: We have one daughter, Emily, who is a sophomore at E. D. White Catholic High School. We also have a dog name Lucie who rules the home. Lucie is a Coton de Tulear.

Q. DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE?A: Work hard and be true to yourself. I know it is cliché; but you can accomplish anything you want if you are willing to

The name of the bank where the Clampetts kept their fortune in The Beverly Hillbillies was the Commerce Bank of Beverly Hills.

Say What!?Say What!?

Photo: Brian Waitz

make the commitment to work towards it.

Q. WHAT ARE THE TOP

THREE THINGS YOU NEVER LEAVE HOME

WITHOUT?A: My keys, my phone,and my wallet.

Q: WHAT IS THE MOST INTERESTING EXPERIENCE OR SITUATION YOU HAVE PARTICIPATED IN DURING YOURBANKING CAREER?A: I really cannot pinpoint one. I will say that, as a lender, it is truly rewarding to help someone achieve his or her dreams. I have many stories of being able to play a small part in helping someone build their dream home, start a business, obtain a patent for their invention, or expand their facility. It is just as rewarding for me as it is for them.

Q. WHAT DO YOU SUGGEST VISITORS TO THIBODAUX/HOUMA DO?A: Follow the bayous. There is so much to see from regional museums, to shrimp

boats, and excellent cuisine. Most importantly, they have to speak to the locals. We are some of the friendliest, giving people around. Who knows,we may end up cooking for them!

Q. WHERE ELSE WOULD YOU LIVE IF YOU HAD TO MOVE?A: I can’t imagine living anywhere else. If you made me move, it would have to be in a warm climate near the water.

Q. DO YOU THINK YOU COULD EVER BE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OR IS BANK PRESIDENT YOUR FINAL TITLE?A: I have always loved politics and follow it still to this day. However, I have no interest in sitting in that seat. I think as citizens we can make just as strong ofan impact by getting involved.

Q. WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR PROJECTS, PAST AND IN-PROGRESS?A: I served several terms on the Houma Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce Board and was elected as its Chairman in 2007. We represented the business community to push for some of the same things we are active in today like

Jerry Ledet, President and CEO of Synergy Bank. Photo: Brian Waitz

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hurricane protection and coastal restoration, I-49, and making our education system the best it can be. In addition, I have been a member of the Board of the United Way for South Louisiana for many years and still do today. I also served as its Chairman several years ago. I am currently a member of the Board of the Leonard Chabert Medical Center Foundation. We raise funds in order to buy needed supplies and equipment not readily available for the charity hospital of our region. I am a member of the Kiwanis Club of Houma and Rotary Club ofHouma. Both of these organizationswork on projects to make ourcommunity stronger.

Q: WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL, AND WHY?A: My biggest role models have been my parents. My dad was one of eleven children. My grandfather was a farmer; and, the family lived off of the land. During sugar cane season, my dad had to miss school in order to help on the farm. To keep him up to date with the class at Thibodaux College, the Brothers of the Sacred Heart would go to their home and tutor him over the weekend. My dad was forever grateful to the brothers and lived his life with a philosophy of trying to give back. While their family was not wealthy, they were rich in closeness. My parents instilled all of these traits of faith, family, stewardship and love on all of us.

Q. IF YOU COULD TRAVEL BACK IN TIME TO WITNESS A MOMENT IN HISTORY, WHAT WOULD THAT BE?A: There are many. If I had to select one, I would say that it would be Independence Hall in Philadelphia for the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Q. WHICH CELEBRITY DO YOU GET MISTAKEN FOR?A: Matt Lauer…before he grew a beard.

Q. IF YOU COULD TRADE PLACES WITH ANY OTHER PERSON FOR A WEEK, FAMOUS OR NOT FAMOUS, LIVING OR DEAD, REAL OR FICTIONAL WITH WHOM WOULD IT BE?A: Jed Clampett, because it would be nice to see what it is like to be a millionaire and live in a mansion in Beverly Hills swimming in a cement pond. Wee doggie! It would be equally nice coming back home in a week! WN

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This meaningful holiday, due to its deeply planted roots in Christianity, has several native interpretations in various countries such as Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands

respectively. As every Louisianan would agree, the parades, parties and balls we produce are second to none, even on an international scale. Even under the confines of the 9-8-5 area code, Houma is both the birthplace and current stomping ground of a Mardi Gras heavyweight.

It's Carnival Time, and everyBODY's havin' fun

Stuart PercleThe Krewe of Hercules is ready toroll for the 2014 Mardi Gras Season.

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Ron Ward, King of the Krewe of HerculesPhoto: Crystal Sanderson

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Photo: Brian Waitz

The Greek demigod, Hercules, was actually an offspring of a mortal woman and the Greek god, Zeus. The queen of the gods, Hera, was not his mother and despised Hercules because he was an illegitimate child.

Say What!?Say What!? THE HISTORY OF HERCULESSpanning back three decades, the Krewe of Hercules was conceived and has become the largest and most decorated krewe outside of New Orleans. They currently possess over 800 members and their night parade will display 33 beautifully crafted double-decker floats that will chauffeur this year’s Grand Marshall, Mr. Blaine Kern Sr. Kern, who is known worldwide as Mr. Mardi Gras, has played an integral role in bolstering this holiday into what it is today.

Kern has facilitated parades and parties all across the world by designing floats, costumes, and various decorations.

“When I came onto the scene in 1947, Mardi Gras was a $200,000 per year industry. Since then, it has become a billion dollar industry in the past five years and the market continues to expand,” Kern said. Through his travels and experiences during almost seventy years of work, Kern has noticed one distinguishable reason that makes our local version of Mardi Gras so special. “In the entire world, there is no other major celebration like the one we enjoy here in Louisiana that is not sponsored by commercial interests,” Kern said. “God has given me a talent that has given me the ability to work all over the world. I have met several people, but in Houma, Louisiana, there is a unique bunch of boogalees.”This incredibly prominent krewe began thirty years ago under the auspices of Mr. SP LaRussa. As a six-year-old child, LaRussa was captivated by the Carnival season and fondly remembers attending parades. “When I was six years old, I would go to the parades anticipating the time when I would get to be a member of a club,” LaRussa said. Later in life, LaRussa was contacted by a friend who was interested in the possibility of creating a new krewe. Meanwhile, LaRussa was a former member of the Krewe of Houmas. “A friend of mine kept calling me and I told him we were planning to have a meeting to discuss the new krewe,” LaRussa said. “He pledged to bring 100 people to the meeting, yet only nineteen showed up. So we made each of those nineteen people a float captain and instructed them grab twenty friends and fill a float.”

It is quite fitting that Kern is serving as the Grand Marshal thirty years after he helped ignite this dose of Mardi Gras magic along Bayou Terrebonne. At that time, Kern was already doing business in Houma by renting floats to a fellow Krewe in Houma. Both LaRussa and Kern, through mutual friends, crossed paths and kindled a friendship that has produced one of the most prestigious krewes in our area. “He and I hit it off,” LaRussa said of him and Kern. “In those days, the floats would be delivered from New Orleans by barge. We have been blessed by Mr. Kern because he has helped Mardi Gras in Houma tremendously.”

In the early years of Hercules, renting floats was the only way to parade down the streets of Houma. Nowadays, the krewe owns all of their floats that are housed in a 70,000 square foot building. Hercules also owns a 10,000 square foot party room to host their events.

GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITYPhilanthropy is a staple of importance for Hercules. They take pride in their charity work considering every float has some type of charity they make contributions to. For example, members raise money through bingo as well as helping the Make-A-Wish foundation. The largest concentration of their philanthropy rests with Terrebonne Parish’s Council on Aging. The council is somewhat funded by the state government as well as a millage that was implemented by taxpayers of the parish. However, the bulk of money they need to operate and serve the community is garnered through the generosity of those in the area.

Diana Edmonson is the executive director of the Council on Aging and said that the council provides about 700 meals to the homebound five days a week as well as providing about 250 meals to five different sites. “We also take over 100 people to the doctor every day. We basically provide all social services to the

"Mr. SP LaRussa and Mr. Blaine Kern really created something

great with this krewe."

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The Krewe of Hercules Den which houses the parade floats in Houma. Photo: Crystal Sanderson

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needy of Terrebonne Parish,” Edmonson said.

Hercules’ three biggest events in conjunction with the council have been the Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner that normally feed over 1,000 people, and also an indoor Mardi Gras parade. “For twenty-two years, the Krewe of Hercules has hosted their annual Thanksgiving Dinner in which we are a part of,” Edmonson said. “They go out and solicit the dollars from the different organizations here in the parish. Then all of the money comes to the council. Also, for the past seventeen years, we have added a Christmas dinner that welcomes the entire parish’s elderly and indigent.”

These two organizations offer only the best food in an environment that truly embodies the holiday spirit. Door prizes are drawn and the Christmas dinner is graced by Santa Claus, who brings bicycles and toys. For fifteen years, the Council on Aging has held a Mardi Gras ball. The Krewe of Hercules comes in and does an indoor parade where the parish president bestows the key to the city to

that year’s Grand Marshal. The money that is left over after these holiday functions is given to the council which goes to fund essential items for those in need. The Krewe of Hercules has always been there for this Council as a great sponsor for us and the people we serve,” Edmonson said.

When you take the time to consider the magnitude of Hercules, ranging from their building spaces to member size, you have to think, “Mr. SP LaRussa and Mr. Blaine Kern really created something great with this krewe.” You have some big krewes in New Orleans, but when you consider the amount of people in Houma, Hercules gets a bigger crowd proportionally speaking than some ofthe New Orleans parades.Not only do they know how to celebrate the Mardi Gras season, but their dedication to helping the community is a testament to the integrity of their krewe. This rare mix is a combination that Mr. Mardi Gras himself has seldom found elsewhere. “Those guys down there work their butts off by building their own floats. You do not see that anywhere else in the world and I put on parades in forty cities

across the world ranging from Korea, Japan, China, and Montreal.”

WHAT NOW?Serving Hercules as king in 2014 is Ron Ward. Their tableau will be held February 15 and their parade will be held on February 21, beginning at 6:00 PM near the Southland Mall in Houma.LaRussa described his favorite aspect of Mardi Gras as, “the excitement of people getting together. Mardi Gras is a way of life in South Louisiana.” Thanks to him, these traditions will continue to live on in the streets of Terrebonne parish as beads are tossed and fun is had.

With king cake in one hand and the other outstretched to catch a careened fist-full of beads, this year’s Carnival season is sure to be one you remember. Go out and embrace the Mardi Gras spirit and be sure to “laissez les bons temps rouler.” or be sure to ask, “que fait-on maintenant”? WN

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THE SWEETEST THING: VALENTINE’S DAY

February 14 might be your birthday. It might be your first day at a new job. It might even be your wedding anniversary. For millions—if not billions—of people

around the world, this date can send hearts aflutter oreyeballs rolling. Ah, yes—Saint Valentine’s Day.

HEART HISTORY 101Hallmark and major retailers may like you to think Valentine’s Day involves only pink, red, and white cards, boxes of chocolate, or lingerie (ooh-la-la!), but this celebrated (or despised) feast day traces its roots to ancient Rome.

Juno was the Roman goddess who was queen of the gods, but the Romans also viewed her as the goddess of women and marriage (known as Hera in Greek mythology). On February 14, pagan Romans honored her, and on February 15, they celebrated the Feast of Lupercalia, which honored the gods Lupercus and Faunus.

On the eve of this feast day, the names of young Roman girls were written on paper and placed into

Celeste RobertsWhat Now’s Guide toA Special Valentine’s Day this Year

jars. On Lupercalia, young men would draw names and would be paired with the young girl whose name they drew for the rest of the festival. Sometimes pairs would fall in love and wed (awwww).

Emperor Claudius II decided to put a damper on romance when he struggled with recruiting married soldiers into battle: he

thought that marriage and a commitment to family hindered war-time success and thus nullified all marriages

and engagements in Rome (talk about a heart-breaker!).

Along came Valentine, a Christian priest, who, along with would-be Saint Marius, secretly married couples until he was discovered and beaten to death

on February 14, 270 A.D. Another popular legend says that Valentine was put to death

because he attempted to help Christians escape Roman prisons; a third tells how the imprisoned Valentine fell in love with his jailer’s daughter

and signed his final letter to her “from your Valentine.” Regardless of which story is true, couples admired Valentine and found solace in his devotion to love.

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the keys of the roots,” so workers start tending to their fields and vineyards. Actually, March 12, St. Gregory’s Day,is the popular day to celebrate love.

England: In the 1700s on the eve of Valentine’s Day, single women would place bay leaves on their pillows and pray,

“Good Valentine, be kind to me. In dreams let me my true love see.” Today, though, most people just stick with cards,flowers, and chocolates.

France: Vive l’amour! The country of love had a rather fiery tradition that has since been banned! Une loterie d’amour (“drawing for love”) was a popular tradition in which single men and women entered homes facing opposite one another and paired off with fellow singles. Displeased men would leave their match for another man to pick up, resulting in angry ladies who would then throw the cruel men’s pictures and other trinkets into a ceremonial bonfire. Hell really hath no fury likethat of a woman scorn

WHAT NOW? If you have a sweetheart, you’re likely going to spoil him or her with treats on February 14 (unless, of course, neither of you celebrates this holiday). While love certainly should be celebrated every day, Valentine’s Day can be an excuse to treat your sweetie like royalty.

What are some of the most popularways to show your boo that you care?

Flowers. Florists say that Valentine’s Day is their busiest business day, accounting for 32% of sales a year (Mother’s Day comes in at a close second). If you want to take your flower shopping seriously, research the different meanings behind flowers and rose colors. A red rose

Pope Gelasius made February 14 the official feast day of the canonized Saint Valentine in order to remove the pagan influence. By the 19 century, mass-produced Valentine’s Day cards had hit the markets, celebrating all types of love and not exclusively romantic love.

STUPID CUPIDValentine’s Day is meant to spark happiness, but for people who aren’t romantically involved with someone, this day can only exacerbate their sadness and irritation. Another name for Valentine’s

Day is “Singles Awareness Day,” which pokes fun at the holiday’s focus on couples, thus calling more attention to single ladies and gents. Even the acronym spells “SAD.”A lot of people who choose to enjoy this humorous “holiday” want to point out that we don’t need Hallmark to remind us to celebrate life and the people who mean so much to us. They decide to volunteer and show affection to others who need it most.

Also, if the sight of hearts and Cupid brings you down, why not show the most important person in your life some lovin’—yourself! Buy yourself some candy, go out to a movie, receive a massage or a manicure/pedicure… whatever makes you feel special. You could also gather your closest friends and spend time together. Remember—Valentine’s Day is about all kinds of love.

LONG DISTANCE LOVINGJapan: Girls give the boys they like some chocolate on February 14. Exactly one

month later on March 14, the guys step up to the plate for Ai ni Kotaeru White Day, which translates to “Answer Love on White Day” (or just White Day). Girls can expect higher quality chocolates, jewelry, clothing—and even lingerie!

South Korea: Koreans have designated the 14 of every month as some sort of love or affection day (for example, June 14 is Kiss Day, and December 14 is Hug Day).

Slovenia: February 14 coincides with the Slovene proverb, “St. Valentine brings

Hershey's kisses were first produced in 1907. Although no one today seems to

know where the candy got it's name, the most popular story says it came

from the sound that the machine made as it deposited the chocolate

onto the conveyor belt during the manufacturing process.

Say What!?Say What!?

POPULAR LOVE SONGSENDLESS LOVE - Diana Ross and Lionel Richie

WONDERFUL TONIGHT - Eric Clapton

LET’S STAY TOGETHER - Al Green

THE FIRST TIME EVER I SAW YOUR FACE - Roberta Flack

JUST THE WAY YOU ARE - Billy Joel

UNCHAINED MELODY - The Righteous Brothers

AT LAST - Etta James

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SWEET SYMBOLSCUPID

In Roman mythology, Cupid, who was the son of Venus (the goddess of love and passion), was portrayed as a young man who was very easy on the eyes. In the conservative Victorian era, Cupid became

more innocent to appeal to faint-hearted women and children. Nothing like a chubby toddler with a bow arrow to

make you feel loved, right?

HEARTS AND ARROWSIf one of Cupid’s arrows hits you, prepare to fall for someone! Also,

on Valentine’s Day, your bold move to show the object of your affection some lovin’ could result in rejection; thus, an arrow piercing a heart accurately depicts your grief. As for hearts, in the 12 century, physicians believed that the human heart housed love. But why are the commercial hearts different from the anatomical muscle? The

iconic Valentine heart represents female buttocks or cleavage!

DOVESIt is believed that doves choose their mates on February 14, and

doves were associated with Venus. Since doves mate for life and are the universal symbols of peace, what better fine-feathered friend to

use on Valentine’s Day?

RIBBONS AND LACEKnights in medieval times rode into jousting matches and battles

with the lacy scarf or handkerchief of their sweetheart. Ladies oftenused to drop their handkerchief in front of a desirable man to

capture his attention and have him retrieve it for her, too.

represents fiery passion and romance, a white rose represents purity and innocence, and a yellow rose represents friendship. Of course, it is best just to go with what your significant other prefers!

Cards or Letters. Take the time to write something to the love of your life. About one billion Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged each year in the United States alone!

Sweets For Your Sweetie! Chocolates, candy hearts, decadent fruit… whatever makes your lover’s hear—and stomach—swoon.

Stuffed Animals. They aren’t for just little kids on Valentine’s Day. Cuddly bears, dogs, cats, and other artificial furry friends can ring a smile to even the grumpiest of ladies and gentlemen.

Jewelry. Are diamonds a girl’s best friend? Maybe a bracelet or necklace will suffice.

Dinner. Save the dirty dishes for another night—tonight, you and your baby are going out to wine and dine.

You don’t have to stop the love there, though. Many schools encourage students to bring treats and cards to their classmates, and co-workers may exchange candy to sweeten up the office. Friends and family members often give one another a little gift as a token of their appreciation and affection for their loved ones. Oh, and don’t forget about your pets—consider buying them a yummy snack, too!

However, if you choose to spend February 14 this year, just remember: all you need is love. WN

SUBMIT A PHOTO OF YOU AND YOUR VALENTINE! Something special happen? Show us what you received for valentine's day! Submit your photos to info@fathomla.com for a

chance to be included in our Flashback section.

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Larose’s Wild Game Supper (WGS) is in its 17th year and considered one of the best most unique experiences around. The support for the event, initially given by local

businessmen, was given to the Larose Regional Park Endowment Fund to assist in the park’s fundraising efforts for its long term Endowment Fund.

“This event is one of our Signature events here at the Civic Center. However it’s the only event that the funds go solely to our Long Term Endowment fund. This fund is what we are building in order to insure long term strength and successful operation for the Park and Center,” says Travis Terrebonne, Co Chair of the Wild Game Supper, “I have Co Chaired this event with my close friend Jake Cheramie for four years. We were part of taking the 500-person event held in the gym to an 1100 person pavilion extravaganza. We did this by building a cast of committed WGS and park supporters as well as injecting youth into our 100% volunteer staff. As we continue to grow this event along with many others here, youth is more important than ever as the decades of park supporters pass the proverbial torch on to our generation. We focus on one thing here and that’s community. If you can’t be proud of your community and Larose Civic Center being one of its staples, life is simply bland! If you’d like to spice things up, contact the civic center and get involved in WGS or one of our festivals and or events. We assure you we have an event that will spark your interest and needs your support!”

THE SUPPEROnly ten short years ago the Wild Game Supper had a couple of hundred people that attended yearly. Last year’s record was broken with more than 1300 in attendance, over 100 cooks and assistants, and 250 volunteer waitresses and servers. Over forty succulent, one of a kind, dishes were cooked in 2013 including Bison Blackstrap, Wild Boar Grillades, Ostrich Meatballs, Routeed Kangaroo, Fried Duck Skins, and Buffalo Ragu Patot, Poldeau Oyster and Andouille Gumbo and more! The cooks brag year after year about who serves the better exotic dish. Because of the friendly competition, within the last several years, the dishes have been categorized into fin, feather, and fur dishes. Attendees can vote and the winners get a plaque and most importantly, bragging rights.

“We design the menu based on availability of the chefs and wild or exotic proteins,” explains Travis Terrebonne. “There will be around twenty-five dishes spanning from duck gumbo to bison tenderloin, from white oyster soup to rabbit ravioli, fallow deer chili, peppered yak hash, one might even taste a little raccoon under the pavilion!”

Jasmine Ayo, Executive Director of the Bayou Civic Club warns, “Don’t eat lunch and come with an appetite! Small portions of over forty dishes and a couple of beers will fill you up fast but prove year after year to be the best meal, on the best night in town! The exciting atmosphere, the fun, camouflage souvenirs and viewing

BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN SUPPER

Kassie BarrancottoThe Wild Game Supper in Laroseis sure to offer Exotic Tastes.

Photo: submittedLast year's crowd at the Wild Game Supper.

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the animal mounts that are something the average person doesn’t get to see everyday makes the event unique.”

THE BEASTSIn addition to the unique and interesting dishes at the supper, there are equally unique and interesting animal “mounts” on display that are quite the sight to see. Expect to see exotic animals that you would never dream of feasting your eyes on in Larose, Louisiana.

“The most unique mounts, in my opinion,” says Travis Terrebonne, “ are a culmination of a few African game animals. We have a shoulder mounted reticulated giraffe that stands about nine feet tall, and we have a hyena that is mounted with a zebra leg in his mouth. The most interesting is probably the life size bongo, an extremely rare ungulate found in very remote swampy areas of

Africa. A true one of a kind trophy! Or maybe the small game like a porcupine and a few different weasels from abroad; and even an Arctic penguin!”

A penguin in Larose? Just that is worth the trip down the bayou!

Jasmine Ayo adds, “Thanks to local international hunters Ron and Jackie Bartels, we have had and continue to have a great showing of exotic animal mounts that we are able to share with the guests who attend this event. Other local hunters, such as Vhores “T-Voe” Trosclair, are kind enough to lend their irreplaceable exotic mounts to this event as well. These mounts really make the event…they stand us apart from just being a dinner…they bring the

outside in and are great conversation pieces that really make the event!”

THE CONCEPTThe concept of the Wild Game supper began over twenty years ago in a Larose warehouse by community business leaders. Once that venue was outgrown, the event definitely took on a life of its own. (Mostly) men from the local area gather one time a year to share stories about their successful hunts, eat good food (with meats from said hunts) and enjoy a brew or two to go along with the story-telling and camaraderie that the event is built upon.

“The event was started by Mr. Pat and The late John Brady,” explains Travis Terrebonne, “ The two local community icons and entrepreneurs started the event to simply share the hunting season’s rewards and a few hunting stories. Once the event snowballed into a fundraiser, it was donated to the LCC many years ago as a gift from the family. The Brady Family has been park supporters for decades and their lineage follows suit as many of their children take part in park activities, events and organizations. They truly have

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Wild game displayed at the 2013 Wild Game Supper Photo: submitted

Though it is often assumed that elephants are poached mainly for their ivory tusks, their meat is considered a delicacy in Central Africa. The mere size of the animal makes it possible to garner hundreds of pounds of meat that can be sold and used to feed entire villages.

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Photo: Brian Waitz

a passion for our venue and it shines through their generosity and long-term commitment to the stability of LCC.”

Nick Bruce, a Bayou Civic Club Board Member, says, “Wild Game Supper, by far, is my favorite event of the year!” He looks forward to it yearly and has attended for many years and even remembers the early events before they took place at the civic center. What makes the event fun for Nick is the camaraderie and seeing friends that he hasn’t seen all year. Nick has been a Wild Game Supper volunteer for about five years and is serving his second year on the board of directors. He says “the company is good and the food is great, join us!”

Travis Terrebonne says he is impressed year after year with “the sheer magnitude of the event and how quickly it gets put

together, well executed all while FUN is the commonality of all involved. Take 1100 self-appointed outdoorsman and food coinsures and add a few cold beverages, savory cuisine, and a good cause…The outcome is tremendous! And like every civic center function; in the limelight lies an exhausted yet rewarded, staff of enthusiastic volunteers.”

If you want to experience a one of a kind, unique-in-every-way event…you will not find another night like this one. Look for feature specialty auction items, a custom Gun of the Year, voting for favorite dishes and the best stories around. You can also purchase Wild Game Supper merchandise as well as t-shirts, shooter shirts, distressed caps, and specialty seasonings!

WHAT NOW?The Wild Game Supper takes place annually at the Larose Regional Park and Civic Center and it started out in the main meeting room (the gymnasium) but in 2011 it moved outdoors to the new 25,000 square foot pavilion that gets enclosed for the special event. It will be held Thursday, February 20 with Tall Tales and Ales…A Cocktail Hour from 5:00 till 5:45 PM. Conversation and VIP Seating will begin at 5:45 PM followed by General Admission Seating at 6:45 PM.

If you’re looking to add some exotic flavor to your menu this year, check out the Wild Game Supper in Larose at the Regional Park and Civic Center. These people sure know how to cook and sure know how to have a good time! WN

Numerous taxidermied animals are put on display at the Wild Game Supper. Photo: submitted

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Health & WellnessBATTLING THATCARNIVAL HANGOVER

It’s CARNIVAL TIME in Louisiana! This means lots of parades, delicious food, king cake, and alcohol. It also can lead to unhealthy eating, weight gain, and hangovers! Believe it or

not, it is actually possible to have fun for Mardi Gras without blowing your diet. Try these tips below on how to live healthier and feel better during this Mardi Gras season!

If you drink alcohol, be sure to drink EXTRA water! Alternate each of your alcoholic beverages with a glass of water and don’t forget to down a glass before bed.

It is very tempting to eat greasy foods on a hangover day, but this will only make you feel worse! Try to get some nutritious foods in your body, such as a salad with lots of vegetables or a fruit smoothie. Putting these nutrients in your body will help fight your hangover, and you will feel better faster for round 2!

Remember to EAT before you DRINK! Since food slows the absorption of alcohol, it slows the intoxication process and will help you to feel better the next day.

Try to limit your caffeine, as it will only dehydrate you even more and may even cause headaches!

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When choosing your alcoholic drinks, try to stay away from the high calorie ones, such as daiquiris or beer. Go for the light colored liquids….vodka, rum, or gin! And drink it with WATER and lemon!

When you are going to a Mardi Gras party, try to eat a healthy meal before so that you do not overindulge. If you are hosting a party, include something healthy on the menu! For dessert, maybe serve an angel food cake topped with Mardi Gras colored fruit...purple grapes, kiwi, and pineapple! Eating these nutrient rich foods will also help you wake up to a not so dreaded morning.

It is OKAY to eat king cake, but be sure to keep it in moderation! There are almost 250 calories in one slice of king cake. Also, the high amounts of sugar will throw off your sugar levels and make you feel even worse the next day!

Please remember to have a safe and happy Mardi Gras season. Although it can be challenging, try to maintain your diet and exercise routine even through all of the partying and king cake. Hopefully these tips will help you make better choices for your health this month!

Have fun and LAISSEZ LES BONS TEMPS ROULER! WN

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DISCOVERING YOURDESIGN STYLE

House to Home

When renovating or designing a new space, most homeowners are at a loss on where to begin. Empty rooms are intimidating, and with so many decisions

and choices it can be overwhelming. Narrowing down the seemingly endless selections of furniture, fixtures, finishes,and accessories can be much simpler if you have a clear ideaof your decorating style.

So how do you pinpoint exactly where you fall in the decorating world? You start by looking at items you already own. Catalog any existing furniture, accessories, or art work that spark a feeling. You want to be surrounded by items you love and that give you joy, not just to fill a void in your room. If an item you own gives you a negative feeling, note that too. Knowing what you do not like can often times steer you in the direction of what you do. After going through your home goods, make your way to the closet. Pull out the clothing and jewelry that make you feel special when you wear it. One trick is to pick your favorite outfit, complete with shoes and accessories, and use it to develop your scheme. Gold earrings can be translated into a brass lamp, and pink shoes may become your throw pillows or accent furniture. Your design style should be a direct reflection of your personal style.

After gathering the items that you feel represent you best, start to look for common elements. The predominant shapes, colors, finishes, and overall design of your selections should start to give you an idea of your tastes. You may find that you have a varied mix of unrelated items. In this case, look at your most treasured possessions, why are you drawn to them? For example, if many of your items were selected for sentimental or nostalgic reasons, you may want to look for worn or vintage furnishings. Figuring out the “why” will give you focus, and help you discover similar attributes in your future choices. Searching for inspiration will build upon what you’ve already learned about your style. Scour magazines, books, and the tons of inspiration images that can be found on the internet. Many people are drawn to more than one style. Try and focus on the images that reflect the connections you’ve made using your existing belongings. Just because you love a room, doesn’t mean it will work with the look you are creating in your home. Document the features that you are drawn to and why. Those elements can sometimes be reinterpreted into your space to fit your needs. Also, don’t feel that you need to stick to images of interiors. Inspiration can come from anywhere.As your collection of items and images grows, a common thread should be evident.

Once you have a good understanding of what you like, it’s time to apply these ideas in your own space. The first step should be developing a plan for your room. A list of existing items to be used and furnishings needed allow you to decorate slowly while still keeping the overall design in mind. That way, if you come across an item from your list that fits perfectly with your style, you can purchase confidently. You may find it easier to stick to one style in the beginning, but once you get comfortable you can start to mix it up. Most visually stunning rooms incorporate a mixture of styles that work together to reflect the personality of its owners. WN

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On a scale from one to five (with five being the highest), how much are you liked? It’s a serious question that relates to personal and business relationships, and

therefore the likelihood of success in the same.

The Glory in Being Liked. Regardless of your job, you arepart of a social network that involves the dynamic ofworking with and around other people. Being liked byothers inthese encompassing social settings elicitssuccess in your favor, including:

Proof that if your peers like you, the chance of the company’s clients liking you is positively correlated.A “liked” person is a magnet where the laws ofattraction are called upon in their favor.

The inclination that your superiors will pass work your way, resulting in continued job security. You will come to mind when a new project arises, simply because you are “liked”for doing the work.

Including you in the corporation, which means it’s harder for you to be let go should economic times call for downsizing. It’s harder to let go of people you simply “like.”Now, just because you are the most-liked person in an organization does not necessarily grant you a hall pass; the best combination is a hard working individual who is also liked, or what I like to call a truly dynamic employee.

What’s Your Take? To gauge your likeability, how would you respond to the following questions?

I am attentive to how others perceive me.

I do things to garnish the likeability of others.

I am liked in both personal and professional settings.

In general, I am well-liked.

Rating Your Likeliness. While many measurement scales have been developed for us to measure cognitive and affective components of attitude, the likert scale is the most popular. The answer responses typically range across a common spectrum of: strongly agree / agree / neutral / disagree / strongly disagree and correspond to a number scale (i.e. strongly agree=5 points, agree = 4 points, etc.). If you were to apply this scale to your personal likert scale and the questions above, what would your score be, and how can you improve your likeliness in both your personal and professional environments?

Improving Your Likert Scale. I have good news for you! Being liked is not a hard task. Just as it takes more muscles to frown than smile, it takes more work for people to dislike you rather than to like you. As human beings, it is our nature to seek the likeness in others, and therefore being liked is an easy task to take on should you find areas where you fall short.

Be attentive to how others perceive you. If you are unaware of whether you are liked or not, it’s most likely because you don’t care (an entire issue in itself) or are too self-focused to take notice of how others perceive you.

Up In Your BusinessYOUR LIKERT SCALE

Do things that garnish the likeability of others. This doesn’t mean you are running for homecoming king or queen, but it does mean that you should purposely do things that avoid the disliking of others. Being liked does not supersede doing your job (such as correcting or firing someone in a work situation, or doing what is right ethically – simply because you will not be liked for doing so). It means that you can compliment someone, take notice of personal and professional achievements with a voice, and award praise when and where praise is due – all of which elicit the sentiment of likeliness.

Be liked in both the personal and professional setting. You should be fluid in your relationships with other people. Being liked in one and not the other means that you are leading two lives with two different personalities. Leave Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde to the novel.

In the big picture of life, it’s a much better feeling to be liked than not liked. Your likert scale is about you and your relationships within the personal and business areas. Being well-liked is an important factor for advancing yourself, business and the community.

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One Tank TripA TASTE OF NOLA

Happy New Year! I hope you all had a happy and safe holiday season. Mine was extremely busy, and I have to say that I was glad when it was over. The busy holiday

season also prevented me from taking a one-tank trip, so I’m “borrowing” my daughter’s one that she and her boyfriend did in January. This is actually on my list of trips to take in 2014 since I have never done this.

This one-tank trip actually spanned the weekend, but you can definitely make it just a day trip. However, if you want to make it a weekend trip, you can definitely find some good hotel deals since it is the low season in NOLA and Mardi Gras is late this year.

Their outing began with lunch at Chef John Besh’s The American Sector - good comfort food and bar patrons who are attentive and friendly. Before touring the D-Day Museum, they viewed Beyond All Boundaries, a 4-D journey through the war that changed the world, narrated by executive producer Tom Hanks—a must see before the tour.

The museum’s exhibits cover the epic and global scale of the war that is intimate and personal. The museum recommends allotting three to four hours to tour just the exhibits in the museum, which is housed in three buildings—each arranged around central themes of the war. Natalie said the exhibits were inspiring and poignant.

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If you decide to spend the night, then you should treat yourself to a meal at one of NOLA’s great restaurants. Last year saw some really promising new restaurants open in the Warehouse District and Uptown. One of them on the corner of Magazine Street and Julia Street in the Warehouse District is Pêche Seafood Grill, which is getting numerous accolades. Natalie said they started with the smoked tuna dip appetizer, which was amazing. Her boyfriend had the smothered catfish, which he said was the best catfish he has ever had, and she had the baked drum, which she said was out of this world.

Since it was the weekend of the Saints playoff game with Philadelphia, they went to The District in the heart of the Warehouse District to watch the game. However, you don’t need to go there to watch sports. You can test your brain on Tuesdays with “Trivia Tuesdays” and JEOPARTY!, a LIVE hosted game-show with prizes and giveaways or just have an all-around great time with friends. One thing to note—if it is not happy hour, the drinks are a little pricey.

If your one-tank jaunt does include a night in the city, book a room at the Renaissance New Orleans Arts Hotel. For its location to do the things suggested in this column, it is within walking distance to everything—no taxi needed. Have breakfast or brunch at District Donuts, Sliders, and Brew on Magazine Street. Natalie said that their donuts are delicious and very creative.

I hope you do some of or this entire one-tank trip. New Orleans is an exciting city, and I am anxious to explore more of what she has to offer and share it with you! I’ll see what next month brings. Happy traveling, y’all! WN

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The Page Turner

Lights! Camera! Action!

SLAVERY’S EXILES: THE STORYOF THE AMERICAN MAROONS

A new book available this February is sure to shift perspectives on Louisiana both past and present.

If you are a history fan, pick up Slavery's Exiles: The Story of the American Maroons (New York University Press, January 17, 2014) for an illuminating glimpse of the traces left by those who escaped slavery to live in the woods and wilds of Louisiana, Georgia, North and South Carolina, and other southern states. This latest work by social historian Sylviane Anna Diouf offers the opportunity to celebrate the courage and resourcefulness of largely forgotten people whose story she carefully gathered from disparate newspapers, plantation records, oral histories, laws, and court documents.

Slavery's Exiles is historical detective work on a grand scale, weaving a

generous amount of original source material into a cohesive description of the experiences and contributions of Southern American maroons. The first chapters of Slavery's Exiles provide an overview of what is known of the many African and American born slaves who braved brutal consequences to escape captivity and settle in the borderlands on or near plantations or in the hinterlands well away from civilization. The second half of Slavery's Exiles focuses on notable maroon communities, including a riveting chapter dedicated to the eighteenth century maroons of Bas du Fleuve in St. Bernard Parish, who played an activepart in the regional economy.

In 1619, twenty African slaves arrived in the Jamestown Colony. With 395 years and counting of African American

experiences and achievements to explore, Black History Month is a great time to discover new heroes. Whether you are an avid lifelong learner or a student with Black History Month papers to write, your local public library can provide a wealth of biographies for all reading levels, and encyclopedias dedicated to African American history, inventors, writers, scientists, and musicians. Terrebonne Parish Library card holders can also use any computer or mobile device with internet access to search or browse the African American History Online (bit.ly/mytpl-blackhistory), Biographies in Context (bit.ly/mytplbio), and the Gale Virtual Reference Library (bit.ly/mytplgvrl). Terrebonne Parish library cards are free to anyone living or working in Terrebonne Parish, and anyone with a Lafourche or St. Mary Parish library card. WN

With Valentine’s Day upon us, and Richard Linklater’s Before Midnight (2013) poised to

receive at least a little bit of Oscar love, I thought it might be a good time to look back at the first installment of Linklater’s unplanned trilogy, Before Sunrise (1995), a film that might well be the defining romance of this generation.

The film is not for everybody. Nicholas Sparks it is not. The point here isn’t lovers that are destined to be together, happily-ever-afters, or even an attempt to make you feel good about love. There are a lot of good films that do those things (see When Harry Met Sally), and plenty of bad. This film is about reality - too much reality - reality that hits you on the chin.

Before Sunrise begins with a young, cynical American (Ethan Hawke), recently dumped by his girlfriend, who has a chance meeting on a train with a hopelessly romantic French woman (Julie Delpy). He convinces her to get off and spend the day with him in Vienna, mostly because he wants a European fling before he flies back to the U.S. the next morning. Sound like a Hollywood

plot device? Couldn’t be further from it. The film follows the couple as they walk around Vienna and talk about everything. And talk. And talk. We get beautiful vistas of Vienna, funny jokes, and more talking. And it isn’t all about love. It is about everything you talk about on a date with someone you’ll never see again, without honesty being too dangerous, and what you say when you have exhausted conversation and there is nothing left to talk about. This isn’t about Hollywood formula. It is about making us feel like we have met real people. It isn’t about convincing us they are meant to be together forever. It is about making us feel the pain and confusion of meeting someone you like and knowing that you won’t ever know if it could have worked out. When the film ends with them promising to meet at the same station in a year, we already know they won’t. The film’s entire mood denies the possibilityof such magic.

This small, unpromising film was a surprise hit, and Linklater decided to make a sequel nine years later - Before Sunset. It still sounds like a horrible idea. Instead, it was one of the best films of the last decade.

What this film accomplishes, however, is more about asking the questions we all ask: what if? Does true love, as depicted in film, exist in real life? What happens when Nicholas Sparks isn’t writing the script? Like most depictions of generation X, the couple is dazed and confused. Without direction. Raised on romantic ideals and dreams and living in a world that never quite seems to live up. Unlike other depictions of this generation, however, the film doesn’t try to answer those questions. It simply poses them. In so doing, it provides one of the most real, authentic, and troubling love stories of our time. And it embodies the enigmatic nature of so many modern relationships in a way that Hollywood would never dare. Meanwhile, the acting and writing are both superb (Delpy and Hawke have co-written all three movies with Linklater). If you want a Valentine’s Day that hits home, that doesn’t seem like Hallmark made you have a fake version of love, a Valentine’s Day that makes you think about what is beautiful about relationships, then put these movies on back-to-back. Then wait for Before Midnight to hit DVD. WN

Jennifer Hamilton,Community Librarian

REVIEW OF THE FILM BEFORE SUNRISE (1995) Dr. Todd Kennedy

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The Dish RagELEVATING VALENTINES

Flowers, chocolates, cards, pajamagrams (do people really send these?), no matter what you share on Valentine's Day, it's almost always in addition to food. Cooking

a fancy meal or collaborating in the kitchen can be fun, but there's something about splurging on the occasional dinner at an upscale restaurant that elevates a meal to an experience. It doesn't have to be a special occasion or even a particularly classy restaurant for you to go all out and make the most of your dinner on Valentine’s Day. Here are a few tips to help you out the next time you're eating to impress.

DON'T LET WINE INTIMIDATE YOUSharing a bottle of wine can immediately elevate a special dinner, but whether you're a seasoned oenophile or just someone who enjoys the occasional glass or two, you shouldn't let ordering wine stress you out. Don't worry about looking tacky ordering the cheapest bottle. Any respectable fine-dining restaurant will offer a perfectly good wine at the lowest price point on its list to make it more approachable. Don't have a panic attack when the waiter pours you a small sample and stares at you expectantly. This is just supposed to be an opportunity to let the diner see whether or not the wine has gone bad before the waiter pours a full glass. A simple sniff will often be enough, but unless you're compelled to spit out the wine because it's so awful, simply nod your approval and enjoy the tradition of it all.

Chas Guidry

MAKE A RESERVATIONIf you thought going to a certain restaurant was a great idea, so have other people. Nothing is worse than being told there's a forty-five minute wait for a table, especially when you're trying to impress a date. On the other hand, there are few better feelings than being escorted through a crowd of eager dinersto a table with, sometimes literally, your name on it. It makes you and, more importantly, your date feel like someone whose time and presence is valued. Make your reservation several weeks in advance.

DRESS WELLTuxes and gowns aren't required, but at least try to match the formality of the wait staff. You don't want to be served by a sloppy-looking waiter, so what makes you think they want to wait on a sloppy-looking diner? Society has grown more and more casual over the years, but it's still fun to dress nice for special occasions. Restaurant staffs appreciate the respect and effort you show by dressing up and will often return the favor.

RESEARCH THE MENUWhen you're dressed nice and shelling out a little extra cash for a special dinner, you don't want to sit down and have the menu catch you off-guard. Look into the restaurant, its menu, specials, recommendations, and anything else you might want to know online before arriving. Common curveballs include foreign languages, uncommon ingredients, unlisted prices,etc. You want to make sure you know enough to at leastorder nice entrees for you and your date.

SHARE SOMETHING FUN OR ADVENTUROUSDefinitely share an appetizer, bonus points for an exotic dish, something you can eat with your hands, or anything served with an impressive presentation. Either will make for a fun experience you can recall for a long time to come andbuild into a tradition.

DEFINITELY DO DESSERTI don't know about you, but dessert always separates a typical meal from a special one for me since I don't often order one. It's fun trying to read your date's mind when presented with the choices, especially when you're stuffed from the entree.An interesting alternative is finding dessert elsewhere.

For more information about the best food in Terrebonne and Lafourche, check out my blog Nomsola at nomsola.com and follow me on Facebook and Instagram by searching "Nomsola."WN

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The original French 75 recipe calls for gin instead of cognac. I like to think the addition of the cognac is a New Orleanian invention, but I may be wrong. I have tried both versions and though the cognac version is my favorite I have been experimenting with our locally made Oryza gin and have come up with an intriguing recipe. I will give you both recipes so you can try it either way. When making this drink I like to combine all the ingredients except the champagne in a bottle or pitcher so I or my guests can help themselves without fussing around the bar too much. These recipes will be to make a batch rather than an individual cocktail. For either version I use a flavored simple syrup that I like to make a day in advance so it hasplenty of time to cool down before I need it.

February is upon us and with it the Carnival season and St. Valentine’s Day. So I was trying to decide which subject I should cover in this column. Are there any cocktails that

speak to both holidays? Mardi Gras makes me think beer, Bloody Mary’s and shots. But then I thought about the other side of Carnival: the balls, the tableaus, the champagne toasts offered by the Kings and Queens of the Krewes. Champagne! There’s the common link! Champagne says romance and celebration. Oh, but not just champagne, we need a champagne cocktail that we can surprise our sweetheart with on Valentine’s Day or share with a group of friends at a pre-parade party. There’s one cocktail that comes to my mind and fits the bill perfectly - the French 75.

The first place I ever sampled one of these tasty little drinks was at the cozy little bar attached to Arnaud’s Restaurant - the French 75 Bar. It was love at first sparkly sip. I asked the bartender what was in it and she smilingly recited the ingredients: champagne, lemon juice, cognac, and homemade simple syrup. It was at this moment many years ago that the importance of making our own simple syrup in the bar where I work became clear to me. Wehad used store bought simple syrup and the taste and consistency was completely different. You might think sugar is sugar but it’s really not so simple. That is, the store-bought simple syrup isn’t so simple. It contains corn syrup and about twenty other chemicals to make it more shelf-stable and it really does taste completely different. So my point is, make your own simple syrup.

Bottoms UpA SPIRITED DISCUSSION

ORANGE OR LEMON INFUSED SIMPLE SYRUP¾ cup water, preferably filtered or distilled1 ½ cups granulated or raw sugarZest of one or two large oranges or lemonsPacket of Splenda or Truvia (optional)

Peel the fruit with a peeler to get just the outside zest off in large strips. Bring water to a boil then pour in the sugar,stirring until it dissolves. Add the zest and reduce heat to simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let coolto room temperature. Remove the zest strips with sometongs and save them for the garnish later. Strain theappropriate amount of syrup into a bottle or smallpitcher with the other ingredients and refrigerate it.

FRENCH 75 WITH COGNAC1 ½ cups of good cognac Juice of half a lemon1 cup of orange flavored simple syrup

FRENCH 75 WITH GIN1 ½ cups Oryza gin½ cup St. Germaine Elderflower LiqueurJuice of half a lemon½ cup of lemon flavored simple syrup

With two bottles of Champagne or sparkling wine you can make about 10 cocktails. Any dry sparkling wine will work but I recommend a nice Prosecco.

Simply fill your desired flute, coupe or wine glass about ¾ full of Champagne then add about 2 oz. of your chilled mixture. Stir gently, drop in a zest to garnish and enjoy! WN

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MAKE TIME FOR LOVE!

When we think of Valentine’s Day we think of romantic love, however, there are many types of love, all of which need to be celebrated on Valentine’s Day. The

day is named after three saints from the middle ages. It is said they were all martyred on the same day, February 14. They were all martyred because of their love of God and their faith and for the right to practice their faith. This type of love is the one we are called to practice and one that extends to all of our relationships. So where Valentine’s Day is typically to celebrate romantic love, let’s extend that this year to include love in all forms and in all relationships, agape love, unconditional love and acceptance of all, the love to which we are called.

Showing this type of love can be done in many different ways and using many types of symbols. Here are some ideas we use to celebrate Valentine’s Day with different people in our lives:

For your SWEETIE you can prepare a meal together then relax in the den to enjoy a movie and popcorn. Throw some redhots in the popcorn to add the “spice”.

For your CHILDREN serve up a special breakfast with kid’s bubbly (juice and Sprite or 7-UP) and heart shaped pancakes before they leave for school.

For your TEENS have a “junk food” picnic on the coffee tablein the den while watching one of their favorite movies.

For your FRIENDS throw a V-Day potluck with everyone bringing a dish and then vote on a winner.

For yourself take care of your heart by taking a fitness class followed by a heart healthy meal and a glass of red wine.

AND, the number ONE thing we can do for all people and one that will change our world is communication with LOVE. In every situation, with every person, just for this one day, communicate with LOVE. I challenge each of you to look at this Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to examine your use of language and take out all of the negative language you use with others, and with yourself. That means being polite to the checkout person at the grocery store, the clerk at the store who can’t find the item you just have to have, the civil service worker who is only doing their job, and most of all to yourself. Take out all the negative talk that goes on in your head. Remember God is about love, LOVE is our one commandment, and all the negativity in our world and in our head is not God.

Kate Theriot, MPS, BCC has the consulting firm Coaching for Change, LLC which provides Worksite Wellness Consulting, Life Coaching, and Spiritual Direction and can be reachedat 985-804-2903. WN

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