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Shield Blue and Cross Blue 2002 SUMMER “My mother made sure that we developed a passion for music at an early age,” recalls her son, An independent licensee of the the of licensee independent An Gregory Holt.” It was this that enabled me to embrace the music of New Orleans. With two of her the and Design, Graphinix business, design his gigs, his juggles he appreciation for the health care needs of musicians. Remarkably, Remarkably, musicians. of needs care health the for appreciation Printing by BlueCross BlueShield of Louisiana. of BlueShield BlueCross by Printing Mike Nix Mike grandchildren now following their dreams as musicians, Mother’s legacy will live on.” little a than more with NOMC the to comes Pfizer Inc and Pfizer Foundation. Foundation. Pfizer and Inc Pfizer As a drummer for a critically acclaimed progressive rock band, band, rock progressive acclaimed critically a for drummer a As On her last Christmas Eve, at the age of 96, Mrs. Holt showed a group of New Orleanians that she from donation generous a by possible made is Rhythms NOMC was no stranger to the dance floor by leading them in a traditional Greek dance. “We wish to NOMC NEWSLETTER honor my mother with a memorial fund at the NOMC in acknowledgment of her passion for DESIGNER music and the friendship of our many musician friends in New Orleans,” says Gregory Holt. “Mother never lost her zest for life. We hope that her memorial fund will enhance the lives of the GRAPHIC NOMC musicians who provided the zest to the last years of her life in New Orleans!” CONTRIBUTOR FEATURED Anastasia Alice Petrou Holt April 24th 1905 � May 6th 2002 Anastasia Holt’s visits to St. Louis Cathedral were often punctuated by a Philanthropic rendition of “Amazing Grace” from the support The?Foundation?for?the?LSU?Health?Sciences?Center Non�Profit Org. jazz musicians playing in Jackson THERE are many ways to make a U.S. Postage Square. Whenever they saw her pass tax�deductible gift to the NOMC. We PAID by, they’d strike up her favorite song. NOMCNEW ORLEANS Permit No. 1670 MUSICIANS’ CLINIC She moved to the French Quarter in welcome the opportunity to help you New Orleans, LA 1999, at the age of 95 to be with her establish memorial funds in the at?the?LSU?Healthcare?Network son, Gregory Holt, and his new memory of those who brought music to P.O.?Box?58126 partner in life, singer, Lucy Burnett. In life for you. Donations are possible Byrd Syndey © Photograph a short time this zesty little lady had New?Orleans,?LA?70158-8126 AS THE SELF–PROCLAIMED EMPEROR OF THE WORLD, through cash contributions and pledges, endeared herself to many people, in was one of those legendary characters who make Louisiana the fertile gifts of royalties, appreciated stocks and ERNIE K–DOE particularly musicians and residents of crescent of American Culture. Ernest Kador, Jr, always boasted that he was born at Charity the French Quarter. As she always said other securities, corporate matching Hospital on February 22, 1936. This Baptist preacher’s son went on to gain international acclaim as “life was for living, for God, family, programs and gifts of real estate. Gifts an R & B singer with such hits as “Mother–in–Law,” “Ta–Te–Ta–Ta,” and “Hello My Lover.” good friends and forgiveness.” Caroline Atrens through the estate plans of individuals �1910�2001� Ernie was a showman and a role model with an infectious power to motivate. At the NOMC we take his wisdom and determination to heart. In Ernie’s words, are also welcomed and encouraged. The NOMC wishes to thank Mrs. “All you got to do is keep the faith in what you’re doing. You set your goal line, and don’t let nobody change you. You Useful vehicles for estate commitments Nolan Patrick of Toronto, Ontario know what you tell someone when they tell you you can’t do something? FOOL, SHUT include wills, charitable remainder for the �3,000 donation to the Francis Harding Memorial Fund, YOUR MOUTH UP ! " trusts, life insurance policies, retirement in memory of her late mother, In 1994 Ernie married the fantastic Miss Antoinette Fox who turned his life around personally fund assets and others. Caroline Atrens, a longtime fan of and professionally. Today Antoinette, NOMC Musician Empowerment Director, keeps Ernie’s New Orleans jazz. legacy alive at the Mother–in–Law Lounge where she mentors musicians from all over the world. For further information please call Michelle Gegenheimer at 412-1707. GOOD HEALTH to honor Mail donations to: The EMPEROR The New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic ONE of my primary tasks upon becoming “Since Ernie’s passing, my mission is to stress prevention BEFORE a major illness rises, “urges P.O. Box 58126 New Orleans, La. Walker Jones of Cunningham A. Mark Counsel: • Administrative Director of the NOMC in May 2001 • NOMC Outreach Chair: Bethany Bultman: [email protected] Bultman: Bethany Chair: Outreach NOMC • has been to make certain that none of our musician Antoinette.” I want to help other musicians seek health 70158-8126 [email protected] Bultman: Johann Ellis Director: Founding NOMC • Hospital) University (near patients neglect their health. That means they care, to continue to receive health check ups, and to save Karl Raymond Ewald, Jr. 1548 ext. 412-1000 Blanchard Troy Coordinator: In-take Patient NOMC • [email protected] mg E-mail: 41 2-1686 (504) Fax: 412-1707 (504) sometimes need to be ‘nudged’ to come in for regular their lives in memory of the ‘Emperor’. Don’t wait ‘til July 21st, 1918 � May 17th 2002 floor, 7th St., Gravier 2020 Gegenheimer Michelle • NOMC Administrative Director: Director: Administrative NOMC • check ups. Upon perusing the NOMC’s existing it’s too late.” • NOMC Clinical Services Coordinator: Carol Schwaner, NP-C Schwaner, Carol Coordinator: Services Clinical NOMC • One of the NOMC founders, Bethany CLINIC MUSICANS' ORLEANS NEW patient database, I came upon Ernest Kador’s, “Ernie The New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic strives to raise • NOMC Medical Director: Dr. Cathi Fontenot Cathi Dr. Director: Medical NOMC • our NOMC dietitian? Please call Michelle at 412-1707. at Michelle call Please dietitian? NOMC our THE NOMC STAFF NOMC THE consultation with with consultation Ewald Bultman, credits her dad, Karl Karl R. K–Doe” �Emperor of the World� name. It was then awareness through community grants, outreach projects Ewald Jr. was one of those Louisianans who seems to have come into this that I noticed that his last visit had been in September and various other programs. Mrs. Kador has made a Asthma C Hep Diabetes, group,? or schedule a schedule or group,? Ewald, with her love of New Orleans’ or world with an innate passion for food, travel and music. He was the fourth generation to be commitment to the NOMC mission, and with this Orthodontics, and Pierre Fauchard Academy Foundation Foundation Academy Fauchard Pierre and Orthodontics, 1998, almost two years before. recovery music. Bethany recalls, “The legacy of ? or • Dental Services funded by Sweet Relief Musicians’ Fund, Musicares, American Musicares, Fund, Musicians’ Relief Sweet by funded Services Dental • born in his family home in St. Mary Parish. Mr. Ewald earned his B.A. degree in 1940 from Ernie K–Doe was our earliest and greatest NOMC commitment The Foundation for LSU Health Sciences • Glaucoma Research and Treatment funded by NARAS by funded Treatment and Research • Glaucoma substance abuse substance jazz appreciation was a powerful for group support musicians’ a of part become to Want • Principia College in Elsah, Illinois, before doing his post graduate studies in the hospitality supporter.