Coley Lott, a resident of the Southeast Louisiana War Veterans home in Reserve shares a moment with caretaker Artee Bovie during the retirement home’s fourth annual luau Thursday evening. The party featured Hawaiian-style food and music from the Tee-Na-Na Band. Michelle Colindres, one of the activities directors at the home said the luau is regularly done in August as a celebration of Hawaii becoming the 50th state in the Union. (Staff photo by Robin Shannon.)