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Restorethemississippiriverdelta.org discusses the history of the Great Barrier Reef of America, which stretches along the Southern Coast of Louisiana. In the full article, which you can find here, you can learn about how the Louisiana Coast was maintained and protected dating all the way back to 1492 when Columbus sailed into his new world.
As stated in the article, after discussing various account of different explorers, “Imagine that you were there with these explorers. Imagine what it would look like to see this massive oyster reef. We can learn a lot from the past about how to restore coastal Louisiana into the future. We can build new great reefs, which will create and maintain vast marine ecosystems while protecting our coasts from climate change’s rising seas.”
If you are finally planning the trip to Paris you’ve always wanted to take, you are sure to do plenty of research and ask your friends on social media for any and every recommendation they can give you. Activities, some of the best shopping areas and museums may be some of the items on your list but one thing we all have in common when we are traveling is where to eat! This article, written by the Huffington Post, has a list of five restaurants that you won’t want to miss and only the locals know about but won’t tell you! Be sure to check out it so you don’t miss out on some of the best food that Paris has to offer.
As 2017 comes to a close and 2018 begins, the Benny Cenac Towing Company has taken some time to look back on the phenomenal year they’ve had. Benny Cenac and his towing company, had an outstanding year in 2017 and it’s something they are very proud of. The team was very fortunate to be a part of so many momentous events in the Houma area. In this moment of reflection, they see what they have been able to accomplish, and set their eyes on what is to come.
Community
One of the guiding principles that make up a large part of the Benny Cenac Towing Company culture is service. Not only does the team value service for its customers and partners, but they equally value service in the company’s South Louisiana community. Two of their greatest community achievements in 2017 that both Cenac and his team were remarkably proud to be a part of were the donation of a barge to the South Central Louisiana Technical Collegeand their participation in the Houma Downtown Christmas Festival.
The barge donation was finalized and christened in November 2017. The dedicated barge, which measures 158 feet by 40 feet, is an exact replica of a standard Cenac Marine Services tank barge with all the bells and whistles. Mr. Benny Cenac, CEO of Cenac Marine Services, expressed his gratitude and excitement in being able to donate this important piece of equipment to the college during the christening of the barge. He explained his hopes for the future of his Houma and South Louisiana community that will be directly affected by this gift as it will provide elite training and mold qualified personnel to be future industry front-runners. The Benny Cenac Towing company is very much looking forward to a building and maintaining a strong relationship with those at South Louisiana Community Collegeas they watch the outcome of the barge donation grow over years to come.
Cenac Marine Services was privileged to participate in the Downtown Houma Christmas Festivalfor the 2nd year in a row. Being able to contribute to the addition of the Christmas Festival was something they were looking forward to all year. It is vital for the area to have family friendly events that can become a part of yearly holiday traditions. The Cenac family had a great time participating in the events, both through volunteer setup and attending the festival and parade. They are once again looking forward to continuing to support and participate in this event year after year.
Education
Benny Cenac and the Benny Cenac Towing team have been dedicated to the success of the company and their hard work is always marked. Cenac Marine Services and Benny Cenac, have always been dedicated in their endeavor to providing the absolute best for children and young adults when it comes to education. For that reason, Cenac is especially proud of the part they could play in assisting the local educational community in 2017.
First, Mr. Arlen B. Cenac made several donations to the Stella Learning Centerincluding two laptops for classrooms in order for them to use a Promethean Board. The Promethean Board is a specific brand of interactive whiteboard that allows one to project an image from a laptop or a computer, as well as, interact with the board through touch or specialized pens. This allows the students to access interactive learning. There were also two, $2,500.00 scholarships for children with disabilities to help defray cost of tuition, as well as a donated Terrebonne Parish Act 3 Curriculum which brings their curriculum up to date for that age group. And finally, Cenac contributed funds for new playground equipment and mulch.
Another memorable partnership Benny Cenac made in 2017 was with Edward Douglas White Catholic High Schoolwhen he fast tracked a notable donation to the school so that they could begin construction on a new and improved facility. “Mr. Benny’s donation will provide a solid foundation in order for the program to meet its goal to open this updated and newly renovated facility,” stated President, Tim Robichaux.
Mr. Cenac also teamed up with Vandebilt Catholic Highfor the Sacred Heart Scholarship Fund. The 2017-2018 school year was the first of many years for the Arlen “Benny” Cenac, Jr. Sacred Heart Scholarship Fund. The scholarship was and will continue to be dedicated towards tuition assistance of children from families in financial need. The awards will range from $1,000 to the total cost of tuition per year and may extend multiple years while a student is enrolled at Vandebilt Catholic High. The criteria for being eligible for this grant will be based on need, desire, recommendation and selection.
Mr. Cenac stated, “The influence of a great education is something that cannot be replaced. I want to make sure I am doing my part in helping these young adults achieve greatness along with building strong core values of integrity and excellence.”
As always, all of the success at Cenac Marine is credited to the wonderfully dedicated team. The entire team is eternally grateful for each and every one of them and are looking forward to what 2018 will bring for the Cenac Team.
For more on Houma Philanthropist, Benny Cenac’s support for education, click here.
The New Year is here, and for those of us who are working towards eating healthy, we have the perfect shrimp stir-fry for you. This recipe, which is only 334 calories per serving, only takes 30 minutes to prepare and cook. So not only is it healthy, but it’s a great meal if you are on the go. For a full list of nutrition info and a video of how to cook this recipe, you can click here.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 large zucchini, diced
2 large ears of corn, kernels removed
3/4 cup red grape tomatoes, sliced in half lengthwise
3/4 cup yellow grape tomatoes, sliced in half lengthwise
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 to 18 fresh basil leaves, cut in chiffonade
Parmesan shavings
Juice of 1 lemon
Rice or pasta, for serving, optional
Directions:
Melt the butter with the olive oil in a large skillet over a medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and garlic, then sauté until the shrimp are opaque, about 3 minutes. Remove the shrimp to a plate.
Increase the heat to high, then throw in the zucchini. Stir it around for about 45 seconds, then scoot the zucchini to the edges of the pan. Throw in the corn and cook it for a minute, then push it to the edges of the pan. Throw in the grape tomatoes, stir them around for a minute, then sprinkle on some salt and pepper to taste.
Then throw the shrimp back in. Stir everything around for about 45 seconds, or until it’s all combined and hot. Then pour it onto a big platter.
Sprinkle on the fresh basil and some Parmesan shavings then … this is the best part … squeeze the lemon all over the top. This adds a wonderful, indescribable freshness.
You can serve this with rice, with pasta or it’s just perfect on its own.
The first official freeze of winter hit Louisiana recently and some of us are left wondering what to do with the aftermath, especially when it comes to your plants. LSU agriculture has some tips for us, written in this article that explains exactly how to care for freeze-damaged plants. Whether your plants are potted, covered, or pruning, this article has the answer.
Although winter temperatures in Louisiana are generally relatively mild, they are punctuated by periods of moderate to severe freezes and it always comes in handy to know what to do if we are caught off guard or simply did not have time to prepare our plants for the freeze.
The New York Times recently released this article on the top 10 travel destinations that offer great bargains for 2018. The list includes international AND domestic travel ideas. For all of our Louisiana locals, all of these locations can easily be reached from the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport or, if you are willing to drive to Houston, George Bush Intercontinental Airport for reasonable prices as well.
The article will tell you the best month to travel to each destination, average airfare prices in 2018, and even some of the great sites to see. If you have deemed 2018 as your year of travel, you will not want to miss out on these ideas.
