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The Joys of Motherhood & The Balancing Act of Work Being a mother to so many children is a true blessing! But it’s a tricky balancing act when it comes to dedicating time to work and family. My husband (Scott Daley aka The Blonde Bomber) and I have a total of 11 children. I have 8 children by way of birth and 3 stepchildren! Yeah, I can be really busy at times! Now, I have 5 children below the age of 10 that live at home, the others have moved out and do their own thing. Only one has married and has children of his own (one due next month), and the others all either attend college or work. Oh, a few need to get jobs! Working for myself is challenging because I’m a bit of a workaholic and tend to spend most of my time working on my publishing business. I’m a multi tasker and do most everything I can myself. This puts me being in front of computers, on the phone and out delivering the publications most of the time! But I know the harder I work the more I will be able to provide for my many children! Financially having this many children can be very stressful! It takes an army (even if I am a one woman army). This drives me to work more and push harder to succeed at my endeavors with my publication goals! Seems like every time I think I can catch a break the next issue is due! I do enjoy putting together these publications for our readers and clients alike! So, I’m passionate about my work! It’s hard for me to take time off and relax. I just keep obsessing about what I might could have developed are designed, something I
could write are photograph! What can I do to illuminate my clients advertising needs? Can I develop something new and exciting for them and my readers? My wheels in my brain never stop spinning! I know one day I’ll be able to slow down a little (hopefully soon). Thank goodness, the husband is pretty hands on with the kids and is with them while I work, even if I do work in the same house! He gets annoyed and says I work too much on a constant basis … I know I need to find more time for family things, but I also know, that time will come soon! I want to make memories with the children that will last a lifetime, but I need to work hard to get the financial means to do this! It’s a never ending cycle! So, I plan on becoming a little less obsessed with my work and learn to relax a little, take the kids to the zoo, the beach, fishing & crabbing, maybe a little vacation or something along those lines! I hope to learn the perfect art of balancing work and family in time! But then again, I know I could be punching a time clock welding (yes, I’m a welder as well), in the heat 40 to 60 hours a week and I wouldn’t be able to stop and do small things with the kids at any time I choose. So, I do know that even though I probably work many more hours a week than a regular job, working for the man– I still have more flexibility with my time to do more with my family! Coming from a family of a long line of entrepreneurs I always knew I’d be working for myself one day. So, not only is this the life that chose me– I chose it and I love what I do and do what I love—so this makes me blessed. I hope one day to be able to pass the business on down to my children and leave them some sort of legacy that I built that will make them proud to be part of it! To every mother out there I wish you a happy and blessed Mother’s Day!
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The Blonde Bomber has lost his necklace. Can you help him find it? He’s been wearing this necklace since he was 16 years old, it’s a lightning bolt with the letters TCB on it. Do you know what TCB means? Taking Care of Business and the lightning bolt symbolizes: in a flash. Elvis wore a necklace just like this one. Thankfully only the lightning bolt charm is lost. It’s important that he finds it … he’s lost it somewhere within the pages of The Jam, probably in one of the ads. If you find it please TEXT 337-348-2958 with details on where he can find it (page number, ad description and where in the ad). Leave your name & phone number for the reward of $100. Drawing will be held the last day of the month. Remember it’s only the lighting bolt (pictured to the right) that he lost. Look close it’s hard to find! Good luck! Congrats to our April winner Donald D. Davis Jr. Congrats to Donald Davis, Jr. for being our April Winner! Bayou Living Magazine, LLC
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May 5, 2017 …. VOLUME 9 …. ISSUE NUMBER 2
CONTENTS 630 West Prien Lake Road, STE B #301 Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601 Phone: 337-348-2958 Www.thejambalayanews.com
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Dawn Miranda Hughes-Daley dawn@thejambalayanews.com
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Dorothy Hughes dorothyhughes1951@gmail.com Lauren Abate lauren@thejambalayanews.com Celeste W. Schlesinger Melanie Degeyter
Contributing Writers Ariana (Jolie) Rigmaiden Bill Elliot Celeste W. Schlesinger Dawn Miranda Hughes-Daley Dorothy Hughes Dominique Dugas George Cline Nicole Shuff Arabie Paige Vidrine Tiffany Casey Roger Miller Russell Pawlowski R. Loren
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Dawn Miranda Hughes-Daley Dorothy Hughes Jason Carroll Tiffany Casey
fayedrake@sbcglobal.net jambalayanews@gmail.com heatherhughes808@gmail.com lauren@thejambalayanews.com joshdaniel4544@gmail.com
A Note From Delta Dawn A Note From Lauren & Dorothy Damaged We Are Louisiana Damn Yankee Tip$ from Tip The Farmhouse CO. Playto’s Closet & Style Encore Life on My Terms Soul Matters According to Bill Cookin’ with Chef Redhead Spring SPECK-tacular
THE SPICE OF LOUISIANA
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Spice of Louisiana Cover ‘Nina P’s’ Nina P’s A Brunch to Remember Dining Guide Rita’s Events Summer Camps Night Life Guide Society Spice Adoption Corner Funbolaya The Poker Lady
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Graphics Art/Production Director Dawn Miranda Hughes-Daley Legal Disclaimer The views expressed by The Jambalaya News Columnists are their own and do not necessarily reflect the position of The Jambalaya News, its editors or staff. The Jambalaya News is solely owned, published by Bayou Living Magazine, LLC, 630 W. Prien Lake Rd., STE B #301, Lake Charles, LA 70601. Phone 337-348-2958. While every effort was made to ensure the information in this magazine was correct at the time of going to press, the publisher cannot accept legal responsibility for any errors or omissions, nor can they accept responsibility of the standing of advertisers nor by the editorial contributions. Copyright 2017 The Jambalaya News all rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without prior written permission is prohibited.
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She’ll be back next month. She’s busy with her art display at the Zigler Museum in Jennings Louisiana … go check it out!
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On Living Alone I’m about to write an article about the joys of living alone when I walk into the bathroom and spy a Giant Roach sitting in a basket of makeup. I scream and scream but the thing has flattened itself against the side of the basket and is keeping perfectly still (this is clearly not its first rodeo) so Phoenix, who is standing right next to it on the sink, doesn’t even see it. He is meowing loudly for me to turn on the water, because he refuses to drink out of bowls. He could kill that thing, but only if it moves. Pointing at it is just confusing him. Princess, who decided to pull all of the towels out of the cabinet earlier, has made a nest for herself on the bathroom floor. She’s alarmed at my yelling, and is staring at me, but doesn’t know the reason why. And, she isn’t about to leave her towel nest to find out. Naturally, Elke runs in, because if something is making me scream, It Must Die. But she can’t see it, either. Everyone is just looking at me like I’m crazy. I can’t even find the roach spray in my hysteria, so I grab a can of air freshener. I guess I have the sweetest smelling roach in town. I drench it in lavender and run out of there. And here I am. Soooo, if I did not live alone, I would not be hiding from a roach right now. It would have been easily dispatched and that would be that. So, okay, there are some drawbacks to the solitary life. But I’ll take them. I still can’t get over the pure joy of living alone, except for little furry souls with four legs (and the occasional monstrosity with a hard shell and spindly legs). I love waking up in the morning to doggie kisses and cat-paw pokes in the face. Some mornings they’re wild and crazy, other times they’re more laid back. I never know what to expect. So I walk Elke and feed the cats, make a nice cup of tea, take a hot bath, check Facebook. Meanwhile, I haven’t spoken to a soul. I am not a morning person, and it is heaven not to have to talk to anyone who has the capability of answering me. It’s easy for me, because I was an only child. I’m used to being alone. I’m never bored. Ever. There is always something to do, to read, to listen to. I have wonderful friends who are always looking out for me. I socialize a lot. But I also stay in a lot. I go to bed earlier now. I’m older. My priorities have changed. A lot of things have changed. And I’m thrilled with it all. As I get older, I still see life as an adventure, and it’s one that doesn’t stop until the day we die. There is always something new on the horizon, and I intend to embrace it all, until I’m gone. Life is to be lived. So live it, and live it well. And now, let me go back and check on that roach…sigh!
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Damaged
BUT STILL BEAUTIFUL ARAINA (JOLIE)RIGMAIDEN
When you first look at me… What do you see? The way My wings seem to reach far and wide…. standing Tall, Glorious, Beautiful and Strong. Look Closer… Until you truly See the Real Me… Under all that Pomp and Circumstance, I have Struggled. Struggled to keep flying through All Life has thrown at me. I May be Battered, Bruised, and doing everything I can to show you Beautiful… Cause that’s what the world expects to see… Do You Really want to see the Real Me… Look Deeper… Past the Smile, Color, Gender, Religion, all the masks we wear Everyday You will see the Flaws, Pain, and Everything that got me to the happiness… where I am Today Yes, I was Battered… But I am Alive and with Every Breath I breathe is a New Day to Change the Hell I don’t show to everyone. Yes, I’m Flawed… Aren’t we all in some way striving for Perfection… Only to fall Short in some way or another… Doesn’t mean I give Up! Yes, I’ve been Hurt by almost everyone I trusted… That doesn’t mean I stop giving People a chance to change… would I expect or want different? Yes, I have Pain… but I wouldn’t change one experience, be it Hurtful or so terrible I felt I couldn’t survive it… because it gave me the ability to recognize your pain. Yes, I have been Abused, but All My life experiences have taught me exactly How to Pull You UP… so you won’t have to go through what I have, and let you know You Are Not ALONE… Though I’ve gone through disappointment, abuse, pain, heartache, loss, and Struggles… it does my heart good to know that showing you what lies beneath the first glance of Beauty, I May be saving One Person from what I’ve gone through…. That makes it Worth IT. I have found Peace in Being So Damaged. True, Not Everyone Sees Underneath the Veil… But When You do… and I let You May 5, 2017
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In …. And I share a piece of my Pain with You, Know that it’s Out of Pure Love. A Love and Care I share so that I can Pull You Away from the Darkness where I USED TO LIVE. I pull back the Veil and give you a part of my pain as to show you… You too will RISE. What you’re going through may seem hopeless… but letting you see underneath all the Smiles… that I may be Damaged…. But Guess what… I’m Still Beautiful and Now I’m Stronger because of it… Embrace who you are and what you’ve gone through to get here … Forgive those who have hurt you… Just don’t forget it. Know that It’s Okay to be Guarded with Those who Have Hurt You, just Don’t be so scared that Shut Out the Person who’s Coming to Bring the Light back into your eyes. Put it down all that pain… Carrying it around weighs on your soul and blocks Blessing that God may be trying to Give You. Be Grateful and recognize the little pieces of happiness we seem to miss out on cause we tend to only notice and hold on to the bad. We tend to live in it, set up house, and get comfortable in our pain. So Much So that we don’t see the miracles happening right in front of us. If you are lucky enough to still have your Mother on this Earth… No matter how much you may disagree, fight, or just plan don’t want to be around them…. Know that there are those out here that would give anything to Argue with their Mother right Now… They would give almost anything to wrap their arms around her and say Happy Mother’s Day Mom… Thank You For Giving me LIFE… and I am Grateful for IT and You!!! We are ever changing. We as women, may not be Perfect, but are Evolving to become a more Perfect Version of Ourselves… That’s All We will Ever Strive to be…. So YES, We May Be DAMAGED… But We Are Still BEAUTIFUL … and We Can finally Realize it’s Quite ALRIGHT IF No One Else Loves Who We Are…. As Long As We Love Ourselves First.
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We Are Louisiana … Featuring the People Who are Making Things Happen In Our Community. ful—Team Green endeavor, having contributed more than $35,000 to help support the program since 2007 when the mercury recycling facility opened. The site is open every Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Due to CITGO’s generosity, the site accepts fever thermometers, fluorescent light bulbs, batteries and thermostats, to name a few items. Left to right pictured above: Emelie Gary, Mercury Collection Facility Manager; Mayor Randy Roach and Dana Keel, CITGO Government and Public Affairs Manager. City Adding Propane-Powered Transit Buses to Fleet The City of Lake Charles is purchasing two new Ford E-450 propane fueled cutaway Transit buses, adding to its growing fleet of propane-powered motor vehicles including pickup trucks, forklifts, mowers and now buses. Lake Charles Mayor Randy Roach cites maintenance and fuel costs savings as well as reduced emissions as the primary motivators for adding alternative fuel-powered vehicles. Propane mower carbon monoxide emissions are approximately 40 percent less than gasoline mowers. The City of Lake Charles is a participant in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning and Development Commission Air Quality Task Force of SWLA.
L’Auberge LC Names 2016 Team Members of the Year L’Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles recently named its 2016 Team Members of the Year. Five winners were honored from among more than 2,200 team members for their dedication to five company values: Excellence, Innovation, Care, Integrity and Ownership. The winners were announced at a lavish cocktail party and recognition dinner attended by all 2016 monthly finalists. They are Ariana Rigmaiden, poker dealer; Megan Gavlick, hotel manager; Dannette Sylvester, security officer; Sonny Vo, pit manager and Minh Nguyen, executive casino host. Winners received a substantial cash prize, a handmade blown glass trophy, a one year VIP parking pass and recognition throughout the year. Left to right pictured above: Ariana Rigmaiden, Megan Gavlick, Danette Sylvester, Sonny Vo and Minh Nguyen. CITGO Contributes to Safe Disposal of Mercury With the help of a $5,000 donation from CITGO, a mercury collection facility is offered to residents at no charge at the City’s Wastewater Division located at 1132 W. 18th Street. CITGO has long been a supporter of the Keep Greater Lake Charles Beauti8
Memorial Patient Navigator Earns Professional Certification Lenore Hayes (pictured to the right), Patient Navigator for Lake Charles Memorial Cancer Center, is now an Oncology Patient Navigator– Certified Generalist™ (OPN-CG). This certification is the only one of its kind for nonclinical navigation professionals and is awarded by the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+). The 47 nonclinical navigators who sat the inaugural OPN-CG™ exam during AONN+’s annual conference were required to demonstrate their competency across a broad array of patient care areas. In addition to passing the exam, OPN-CG™ candidates must have one year of direct navigation experience and be an AONN+ member in good standing. Bayou Living Magazine, LLC
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LC Pipeline Co. and Westlake Products Terminal Receive OSHA Recognition The Lake Charles Pipeline Co., a joint venture between Phillips 66 and CITGO Petroleum, and the Phillips 66 Westlake Products Terminal have been awarded the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration for their efforts to prevent fatalities, injuries and illnesses. An OSHA representative presented the pipeline and terminal employees with a VPP flag at an event on Wednesday, April 12. Companies who achieve this award display injury and illness rates at or below the national average of their competitors, according to OSHA.
Sen. Johns Receives CHRISTUS Health Eagle Award Senator Ronald Steven Johns (known as Ronnie Johns, pictured above) has been named the recipient of the 2017 CHRISTUS Health Eagle Award for his commitment to uphold the dignity of citizens in Louisiana and his tireless efforts to protect and provide access to quality health care for the poor and vulnerable of our society. This award was presented during a breakfast event honoring the Louisiana Delegation recently by CHRISTUS Health Leadership and the CHRISTUS Health Louisiana Board of Directors. The annual award, now in its 18th year, is presented by CHRISTUS Health to one or more lawmakers who share the health system’s mission “to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.” Annual Family Fishing Festival Huge Success The 3rd annual Family Fishing Festival at Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge was hosted by SWLA National Wildlife Refuge staff, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Education and Inland Fisheries staff, and Friends of the SWLA National Wildlife Refuge Complex and Wetlands. Over 100 men, women and children enjoyed fishing the 6.5 acres of ponds at Cameron Prairie on April 8. A minimum of 74 channel catfish, 64 largemouth bass, and 49 bluegill were caught throughout the day. For more information about participating in this event in 2018, becoming an event sponsor, or volunteering at the National Wildlife Refuges, please call (337) 598-2216. May 5, 2017
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Southwest Airlines Donates Aircraft Engine to SOWELA SOWELA Technical Community College recently received the donation of a Boeing 737 engine and stand from Southwest Airlines to enhance the education and training students receive through the Aviation Maintenance Technology program. Southwest Airlines delivered the 8,055 pound equipment from their headquarters based in Dallas. The engine was only removed from service a week before its delivery. Aviation Maintenance Technology instructors will utilize the engine to teach topics such as power management control, thrust ratings, borescope, turbo fan function and operation, and more to prepare students to enter the workforce. Mark Babb, a 1981 graduate of SOWELA’s Aviation Maintenance Technology program, was instrumental in ensuring that the donation took place. To learn more about the Aviation Maintenance Technology program, call (337) 421-6592 ext. 4343.
CSE Donates to MusicMakers2U CSE Federal Credit Union donated $10,000 to MusicMakers2U, as presenting sponsor of An Afternoon With MusicMakers fundraiser concert planned for May 20. (left to right pictured above) CSE ‘s Colleen Drozda Desselle, MM2U President Eva LeBlanc, MM2U Secretary Judy Davidson, CSE CEO Clark J. Yelverton, and MM2U VP Huber Mickey Smith, Jr.
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Blind Ambition
A little while back, I decided to come out of retirement. I was kind of like the engineer version of recycled athletes like Michael Jordan and Roger Clemens. The difference is, while a person’s physical abilities surely decline with time, one’s mental abilities don’t. That’s provided you haven’t decimated your brain cells with an overdose of Lone Stars, which I must admit was a concern in my case. As it turned out, it seems I still have it. At least I haven’t gotten anything blown up in the chemical plant where I work, so I’m not fired yet. Chemical company managers are kind of funny about engineers in their employ who have a habit of doing such things. So, there have been no problems with me going back to work in the highly complex field of chemical engineering, save one. And that has to do with (surprise, surprise!) an issue involving my wife, the esteemed Lady Yankee. You see, I get up for work early in the morning, well before that fat old sun peeks up over the horizon. As quirky as chemical execs are about explosions, so is Lady Yankee about being arisen while the stars are still shining. In fact, I think she’s worse. What this means is that I have been strictly prohibited from turning on any lights after I’ve gotten out of bed to get ready for work. I must shower in the dark, brush my teeth in the dark, dress in the dark, even do the morning crossword in the dark. I’d like to say that I know how it feels to be blind, but blind people have been thoroughly trained in how to do such things as a routine. Unfortunately, where I went to college, there was no course in the engineering curriculum entitled, “How to Get Ready for Work in the Dark 101.” In my opinion, every college should have this as a required course, taught by a professor who has been married for at least 30 years. I could probably figure out how to do it all myself if it wasn’t for one little quirk about Lady Yankee’s habits. What I mean is that the word “easy” does not exist in her vocabulary. One would think that since she knows that I’m going to have to get ready in the dark, that at least she wouldn’t do anything to make the task more challenging. But—NO! Lady Yankee routinely leaves things strewn about the bedroom floor, so that I’m forced to navigate through a minefield of obstacles as I grope my way towards the bathroom after the alarm goes off. On my way to the shower, I might stumble across a pair of shoes, a laundry basket, or the occasional misplaced sofa. 10
A chemical plant is way safer than my bedroom, provided I make it that far. The upside is that once I do make it to work, the hardest part of my day is over. The actual engineering part of the job is a piece of cake compared to what I’ve had to go through to get out the door of my house. I wonder if Albert Einstein found it a comparative breeze coming up with his breakthrough Theory of Relativity on a day after he stumbled over the laundry basket while getting ready for work. So maybe that’s what Lady Yankee has in mind all along when she leaves things on the floor before going to bed at night. “If he doesn’t trip over the laundry basket in the morning, no way he’ll blow up the plant when he gets to work.” That’s what I like to think, anyhow. The alternative is to resign myself to the fact that I’m married to a 21st century version of Lucy.
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Mr. Jay Huang: Requiem We are lessened by the loss of one of Lake Charles’ premier restaurateurs, Mr. Jay Huang. I never heard an unkind word from him in the 30-plus years I knew the man and have never heard an unkind word spoken against him. He was a quiet man who created the Peking Garden Restaurant in the mid-1980s that has pleased the palates of so many of us since then. My wife and I ate there quite regularly on Sunday nights for many years. I had guests from California claim that Mr. Jay’s food is as good as any Chinese cuisine they have experienced in Los Angeles.
Some dishes on the menu were named for various pillars of our community, indicating the high regard that Mr. Jay had for their friendship and taste in food. There was never a stranger entering his door; all were greeted warmly as valued family. His quiet demeanor and gracious welcome spoke volumes. He always wore his apron, his badge of honor, no doubt. His children all passed through the restaurant, learning the value of hard work--several have gone on to become doctors and the others are professionals--all taught by their father in his quiet manner. Lake Charles is the better for having him here. If you never had the chance to share a meal in his establishment, you have missed being in the presence of a most humble, yet great individual. Bicycle Paths: Better Solutions Must Be Found In the quest to improve our community, establishing bicycle pathways is one of the areas being promoted. The recent demonstration on Lakeshore Drive did no favor to the pursuit in that direction. The elimination of traffic lanes in an already overstressed thruway will not curry favor with the populace. Bicyclists deserve to be safe in the pursuit of their hobby but our highway and gas taxes help pay for the roadways that need to be expanded, not diminished. If we are to have bicycle pathways, they should be located safely out of the way of motor vehicle traffic. A friend remarked that we need a wall to separate the bicycles from the motor vehicles, an idea that is not without merit. Travel downtown is never going to be free flowing due to the nature of the area, but losing travel lanes that will force undue congestion and possibly take up parking is not going to revitalize downtown. Bicycles deserve consideration but not at the expense of vehicle traffic. A better solution must be found if we are to give the bicyclists a safe and effective pathway. Congrats to New Mayor We’d like to congratulate our new mayor, Nic Hunter, who is replacing longtime and retiring Mayor Randy Roach. Thank you, Mayor Roach for your outstanding service to Lake Charles; you have worked tirelessly for our betterment. It has long been said that if there was a gathering of more than three people in Lake Charles, Randy Roach was one of them. Congratulations to Wilford Carter as well, for the clean campaign that both he and Nic Hunter carried on. It is rare these days that denigrating personal issues and mud slinging don’t take over the fray. It was refreshing, to say the least. Thank you both for keeping the standard high.
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Owner: Caitlyn Downs Akers & husband Justin Akers
2801 Ryan Street, Suite 400 Lake Charles, LA 70601 Phone: 337-263-3016 Now located in the old Brousse’s children’s clothing store is a new home décor business named The Farmhouse CO. Of course, I had to stop and investigate! When I walked through the front door I was greeted by a nice young lady. The atmosphere was inviting and relaxing I surely could get lost exploring everything they carry from little trinkets to home décor. But I was on a mission to find out a little about who was behind this unique little one of a kind shop! I found out the young lady that greeted me (who is only 21) was the owner of this store and here is a little about this talented young lady! Caitlyn Downs Akers is married to Justin Akers, her parents are Kevin and Shelley Downs—they own LeBleu’s Landing & The Sausage Link in Sulphur, Louisiana. Born and Raised in Sulphur, LA and graduated top of her class in 2013. She went to McNeese State University and graduated with her 4-year pre-law degree in 2.5 years! She relocated to Baton Rouge and started LSU Law in August of 2016, she felt she had no passion for it any longer and decided to move back to her hometown and start her own business and so, The Farmhouse CO was born. I asked her what made her decided to open her own business at such a young age, and she replied “I’ve always wanted to be my own boss. My parents started their first business when I was 10, so I always knew I wanted to oversee my own hours and business just like they do. I witnessed the hardship of owning your own business, but I also witnessed the blessings. Law school was going to do that for me as well. But there was no passion. I had to find something else and The Lord put this store and this vision in my heart. It was so sudden and so strong, I knew it came from Him and I knew it would succeed.” she pauses and continues to let me know about the products she has chosen to carry. “Almost every item you will find is exclusive to The Farm12
house CO. I want you to come in and see things you haven’t seen before. I try to support so many small companies from Louisiana and all throughout the South in my store. I feel like that exclusivity and unity will really make the Farmhouse Co. stand out in our area. The Farmhouse Co. has everything from furniture and lighting to candles and lotions jewelry and paint. You’ll also find unique kitchen items and décor. We also have many unique gift items and trinkets. My goal is to be very hands-on with my costumers. If there is a certain thing they are looking for (lighting, furniture, etc.), they can bring me the picture or description and we will get it ordered for them. This year I am really trying to get the name out. I aim for unique companies and will try to have a wide range in products and prices. I will constantly adapt and try to find exactly what Lake Charles is looking for. I hope the community will feel the atmosphere I’m trying to create here. I want everyone to know we are a Christian company above all else.” And she quotes “You will be blessed when you come in and blessed when you go out.” Deuteronomy 28:6 Bayou Living Magazine, LLC
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& Two Brands, One Vision: Savvy Local Ownership backed by Nationally-Recognized Retail Brands In 2003 local franchise owners, Mike & Sadone Buller realized that there was a need in the Lake Charles market for a concept like this. Sadone had always been a business owner with a frugal personality and was looking for her next business opportunity. Plato's Closet seemed to be the right fit. They opened in Lake Charles, to buy inventory from the public, on Oct. 28, 2013. To date, the franchise has purchased 1.1 million dollars in inventory from the local public. This is a business that actually gives back to the community while at the same time providing a great value. Everyone wins: the seller because they now have a market to sell clothing, handbags, shoes and accessories they no longer want, and the buyer because they can now purchase items significantly below retail. Plato's Closet is the leading teen resale franchise with prices at 70-80% below retail and they pay the customer 30-40% of what it would resell for in our stores, cash on the spot! They buy gently used teen and young adult guys & girls clothing, shoes and accessories. There’s no consignment, no appointment and they buy all day, every day! Just a short time later Style Encore opened on March 10, 2015. Style Encore is Plato's Closet’s sister store, created just for women Style Encore’s typical customers are career women, young professionals, moms, and savvy shoppers who are fashion, bargain, and recycling conscious. Prices are 50-90% below retail and the customer is paid 3040% of what it would resell for, cash on the spot! Style Encore buys women's brands in current, trendy, like new condition. Also, accessories, shoes and handbags such as Michael Kors, Coach, Brahmin, Dooney & Bourke, Louis Vuitton and many more. According to Sadone, the best part of the businesses is seeing customers score great deals. You can get a lot for much less. Why pay more? The hardest part is educating the customer on what we're able to purchase. We only buy items that meet buying criteria, style guidelines and would resell well for us, we won't buy old, worn out clothing that's been stored in a shed for the last 10 years. What are the four best things about Plato’s Closet and Style Encore. 1. Cash on the spot. Unlike consignment stores where you bring your gently used items and must wait to see if it sells to learn if (and what) you’ll make, Plato’s Closet and Style Encore pays cash on the spot! No appointments are ever necessary. The amount you receive for your items are determined by a computer matrix that generates pricing based on garment type, condition and brand. 14
2. Great prices. Both Plato’s Closet and Style Encore customers save, on average, between 50-70% off retail. With racks full of quality brands, including designer brands, these are significant savings, and their customers love it! 3. All Seasons, All Day, Every Day. Going on a cruise in January? No worries, they’ve got shorts, tanks & sandals out, year around. Both stores buy and sell all seasons of clothing…all the time…every single day of the year! The benefits are tremendous 4. You can score even deeper discounts during their Clearance Sales, Dollar Days & Grab Bag Event! Get Social, follow them on Facebook or Instagram and join their Reward Program! Never miss out on a deal again! Plato's Closet is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Visit platosclosetlakecharles.com or call (337) 419-1804 Style Encore is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Visit styleencorelakecharles.com or call (337) 602-6124 Plato’s Closet and Style Encore Brands are owned nationally by Winmark Corporation which also franchises Music Go Round, Once Upon A Child and Play It Again Sports.
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Turning your Fitness Fails into Lasting Change— 6 Steps to Setting Fitness Goals That Stick It’s well passed resolution season, and after a few weeks of New Year New Me hard core cardio sessions and exhausting gym routines, you’ve thrown in the towel. Those fitness goals that got you excited about 2017 have now become your source of displeasure and disappointment. I get it! Staying fit isn't easy, especially when work and kids get involved. I’ll be lucky if I have enough time to finish a full cup of coffee before rushing out the door. Getting in shape was a mountain to climb. Years ago, I thought, “Where do I even start?” Then I was re-introduced to Breanna West Miller, a high school pal turned fitness enthusiast. She’s degreed, certified and knows exactly what she’s doing in the gym. So, I jumped head first into her fitness routines and over the past few years this is what she's taught me: 1. Start Small & Set goals: Don’t just throw yourself into the gym 5 days a week at the onset of your desire. Work your way in so that your better able to maintain your goals in the long run. Speaking of goals, you need to set them. The key is to put a time frame on your fitness goals. Don't just say, “I want to lose 10 pounds.” Instead say, “I want to lose 10 pounds in 3 months.” If you do it sooner than that, then great! You are a Rockstar. The key is to really work towards the date you set with a sense of expectancy. This will keep you more motivated in the short term. I set my goals based on specific areas of my body that I want to see a change in. For instance, I was on an Abs by April kick. That kept me pushing and more focused on my core for a few months. I adjust my goals from time to time to keep me interested and keep things exciting. Figure out what type of goal setting drives you and work towards that. If you're new to the fitness world, don't brave it alone. Opt for a personal trainer. The thing I love most about Breanna is that she does in-gym personal trainer, but also sells written in-house work outs with an exercise library for moms who just can’t make it to the gym. She has an amazing “Mommy Motivation” 4-week program plus a monthly subscription for written work outs. If it’s not Breanna, look for a personal trainer that can work around your needs and is adaptable to your life. This will be important in sustaining yourself to not only get fit, but to live fit. 2. Make Time People used to tell me, “Don’t forget to make time for your16
self.” I would think, “Oh yea. In between cleaning, cooking, working my 3 jobs and spending quality time with my kids. Yea, let me just push a few things off in order to squeeze in a massage to really get my stress level going.” Looking for “me time” filled me with more guilt than indulging in a big piece of red velvet cake. But, the day came when I was burnt out and couldn't go any longer. I had to really figure out what I needed and getting fit was at the top of my list. So, I enlisted Breanna’s help and I focused on making time. Instead of watching the episode of Law and Order, I went for a jog. Instead of sitting on my phone scrolling through social media, I meal prepped. After a few months, living a more fit lifestyle gave me the energy I needed to sustain my heavy work load and parental duties. So, make time for yourself. Taking care of you is the only way you can take care of others. 3. Be Consistent Getting started is half the battle, to keep going is the other half. Consistency is the key to creating lasting change. The last thing you want is to get fit and feel great only to “relapse”. Turing your cheat days into cheat months. Before you know it, you’ll be looking in the mirror just wishing you had kept going. Don’t allow yourself to live with regret! Be consistent! 4. Make Fitness Friends Consistency comes with accountability, and accountability is built through community. So, get on a local fitness Facebook page and start connecting with people who are just getting started like you. Make friends in the gym. Start changing your inner circle to reflect where you want to be not where you are. “You are the average of the 5 people you associate with most…” Timothy Ferriss I have a few fitness fanatics in my life that drive me crazy at times with their love for all things organic, lean and sugar-free. As different as we all are, I am grateful for their passion because it gives me a kick start when I start to slow down. They pull me back into my routine when I start to take a detour. So, make some friends that will keep you going. This will be one of your biggest assets in becoming the person you always wanted to be. 5. Be Patient It takes time for your body to change, so don't expect to see results over night. Be patient with yourself not only when you are putting in the hard work, but also when you fail. You won’t be Bayou Living Magazine, LLC
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perfect. You may indulge every now and again, but don't let the guilt pull you away from moving forward. Just stay focused on the long-term goal of living a healthier life full of energy, vibrancy and a quality existence. It won’t always be easy, but it will be worth it. Be patient with yourself, because life is a marathon not a sprint. 5. Feed Yourself Oh Nutrition! Don't you just love indulging in celery stalks and carrot sticks? Yea… Probably not. Neither did I, but the only way to truly “live fit” is to nourish your body. You are like a car. If you try to put diesel in a coupe, you’ll have big trouble. In the same way, if you stuff your face with fried foods and sugary treats, you won’t feel well. With the overwhelming health epidemic in America it is easy to see that nutrition isn't just important it is essential in living a long life. Now let me tell you, you don't have to starve yourself to get in shape! It’s 2017, the day and age in which you can use the internet as an endless cookbook and reference for all things healthy. So, use it! You’ll have a lot of trial and error situations with your meals, but eventually you will find things you like. Make small changes at first, instead of overhauling your refrigerator, depriving your entire family. I started taking out artificial sweeteners at first, opting for real sugar. Then I ebbed fried foods out of my daily routine. So, on and so forth. Don't get me wrong, I still indulge in all the above every once in a while, but I like to stick to the 80/20 routine. 80% of the time you should be eating healthy foods 20% of the time you should… well decide for yourself. Anyway, feed yourself, nourish your body and you will experience a quality of life beyond any you could have imagined.
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Urban Dictionary “Dating” definition #2: (Wow) “Where two people who are attracted to each other spend time together to see if they also can stand to be around each other most of the time. If this is successful, they develop a relationship, although sometimes a relationship develops anyway if the people can't find anybody else to date them, or are very lonely, or one person is only attracted to the other and pretends to be in love with the second unfortunate person who has the misunderstanding that they have found love. This occurs quite often and eventually leads to something called cheating.” By: Nicole Shuff Arabie
Here's an Idea Here’s an idea. What if we dated for FUN and exploration, rather than always asking ourselves "where is this leading?" and "Is she/he The One?” Overthinking adds SO much pressure to everyone involved. This was a Facebook post today on my friend Cora Poage’s page. Dating and the definition of a date has changed so much. I always write about what matters to my heart and soul, and this probably matters to lot of you out there in the dating world as well. We’ve all heard people complain about the single life. When I began to experience dating, I started to truly understand what the complaining was all about. Everything is so complicated. You really don’t get asked out on a date; they just ask if you want to hang out. What exactly does that mean? I decided to get a better understanding by looking up the definition of what dating is in 2017 and what it meant in the past. I started with the Urban Dictionary and although there was more than one definition for date and dating, I picked only a few. I’m also numbering them as to what the top definitions are. Urban Dictionary “Date” definition #1 (Sadly, this is the truth out there): “An audition for sex. “Urban Dictionary “Date” definition #2: “Two people getting together for an activity when the possibility of romance between them has been broached but not ruled out.” Since the exploration of romance is the purpose of a date, merely asking someone out on a date is sufficient to broach the subject. Dates may or not continue once a couple has entered a romantic relationship. The word "date" may be used to identify a get-together between two people not romantically involved, but this usage is meant to convey irony, since such a meeting is not a date in the true sense of the word. Urban Dictionary “Dating” definition #1: “…to be in the early stages of a relationship where a couple go out on dates to find out what each other is like, as a prelude to actually being a 18
Dating - yourdictionary.com “A form of romantic courtship typically between two individuals with the aim of assessing the other's suitability as a partner in an intimate relationship or as a spouse. The result of dating may at any time lead to friendship, any level of intimate relationship, marriage, or no relation.” Sadly, this is the time when people are either afraid to feel anything real, or are afraid to show it. Respect each other enough to speak the truth. If you’re dating, be clear on whether you just want to “date” or have a relationship. If that person makes you happy, tell them. If you have no interest, let them know. Don’t do this in a rude way; do it respectfully. The idea of being loved and loving again after a divorce or breakup is a huge risk. Some people can’t get past it. They are not ready for a relationship yet. If you are simply lonely, you might want to keep working on yourself before jumping right back into a relationship. I have a deep respect for the role I play both as a mother and as a woman, and I am showing both my daughter and my son how a woman acts. I am looking for the same in the man that enters my life. How is he with his children? You can learn a lot about a man by how he treats his kids, so pay attention. Are you looking for just sex, or are you looking for more than that? While sex is important, it is not the most important part of a relationship. You are going to be spending a lot of time with this person out of the bedroom, and you’d better make sure your “out of the bedroom” experience is also good. Express what you feel. I have learned that this is a must. Can you say what you need? Are you holding back because you might possibly upset the other person? Pay attention to this part of the relationship as it might still need a little exploration. Relationships are fun. What happened to the fun? We worry about things that we shouldn’t. It doesn’t have to be about marriage. Take some time learning to love and feel loved again. Respect each other’s time. Another very important thing I’ve learned is that if it doesn’t feel right, move along. Don’t linger! We hurt ourselves and the other person by doing this. Don't waste the beautiful gift of time that you’ve been given. Bayou Living Magazine, LLC
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According to bill By: Bill Elliot
Have We Lost Our Marbles? I beg my readers to do a bit of time travel with me. It was the early 1950's and I was enjoying the other side of my tyke hood having made it through the first three or four years of school. Life's important issues included learning how to tell time, mastering arithmetic, the damnable concept that fractions, division, and multiplication are married, and maneuvering in the social jungle of the playground at recess. The recess bell was the signal for us to gleefully spill out of the schoolhouse and split into factions, some of which would engage in spirited games of marbles. The game of marbles is simplicity itself. A circle of a couple of feet in diameter is drawn in the dust. Players each put an agreed amount of marbles in the circle by dropping them from above. Players take turns shooting and determine the order by throwing marbles to a lag line. Shooting consists of cradling a marble in the forefinger, aiming at a selected target marble, and using the thumb of the same hand to shoot the marble at a velocity capable of knocking the target marble out of the circle. If you are successful then you keep the marble you have knocked out and you shoot again. When you eventually miss, then it is the turn of the next person in line.
As I recall, the rules of a marble game were determined up front. You could play for fun or for keeps. If you played for fun then, at the end of the game, marbles were returned to the loser by the winner so that no one suffered a loss. We traded marbles among ourselves and each and every marble had intrinsic value that was determined by beauty, proven luck, nicks, value as a "shooter," and size. "Cats eyes," were particularly coveted. "Plunkers," were behemoth marbles that garnered exceptional value, often commanding a price of several smaller marbles in a trading situation. "Steelies" were repurposed ball bearings and were invincible in a game. If you played a game that permitted the use of a plunker then your smaller marbles were at considerable risk. On the other hand, the owner of a plunker had the risk of considerable loss if he shot poorly and missed, for his plunker was now at risk and could be knocked out of the ring by a smaller marble. A dead man's trail was a furrow drawn in the dust from the shooter's marble to the target marble so the shooter marble could not deviate from hitting the target. Dead man's trails were strictly prohibited and deemed unfair except in the rare instance when everyone forgot to outlaw them at the beginning of the game.
The bully told us that the current game of marbles was flawed and each of us had better give him some of our marbles. "Some players have plunkers and some don't," he said. "Never mind that those with plunkers had spent many hours practicing and accumulating smaller marbles which they eventually exchanged for their plunkers. Never mind that they had saved their meager allowance or raked Mrs. Myrtles yard or spent long hours picking up discarded soda pop bottles and redeeming them at two cents apiece so that they could buy marbles and play the game. Never mind that they had improved their marble collection by carefully evaluating who they would be competing with in a marble game and judging their chances of success. Development of such critical thinking is no longer necessary," the bully said. "In this world everyone is entitled to marbles. There are those who do not get an allowance and in spite of this have chosen not to rake Mrs. Myrtle's yard or pick up discarded soda pop bottles, but even still, you must give them some of your marbles, particularly those of you with plunkers who are hogging it all," he ranted. Also, I will select players they may use "Dead Man Trails," if they so wish but you may not. If their marbles have dings in them it matters not. Accept them in trading just as if they were perfect "Cats Eyes." Oh yeah! I recall another thing that happened on occasion. Out of nowhere someone would holler "Razoo," and everyone would start grabbing as many marbles in the ring as they could, and before you could bat a cat's eye the game would be over. I sometimes wonder why children don't play marbles as much as they used to. Maybe it has something to do with the shrinking middle class.
One day we noticed that one of the players in our marble games was growing faster than we were. We learned later that he had been smoking cigars, sucking down expensive whiskey, and secretly creating personal job security by fooling himself and the public into thinking that laws of economics can be legislated. He had turned into a bully. 20
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Russell Pawlowski Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken Ingredients 4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, or thighs ½ cup lime juice ¼ cup honey 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 fresh garlic cloves, minced
½ cup cilantro, finely chopped ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper ¼ teaspoon Cajun Red Head Season All Instructions In a small bowl, combine lime juice, honey, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, cilantro, salt, pepper and seasoning. Put chicken in shallow dish, pour the sauce over the chicken and cover with plastic wrap. Marinate for three hours or overnight.
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It is a little after 4:30 a.m. on a damp, crisp Wednesday morning in late March at the camp. As I saunter into the kitchen (because I am indeed a morning person) I gaze inquisitively out the window for my ritualistic assessment of the “situation”. In the distance, under the heat of the sodium lamp which is perched high above the neighbor’s deck, the “situation” is as follows: “There are a number of white shrimp whirling, darting, and flitting across the waters’ glowing surface. These individual dance moves are simultaneously followed by either a splash or a large rolling bubble/ boil of water rising to the surface. Yes, they are here!” Every week, religiously, my husband and I trade the somewhat chaotic scene of the French Quarter for the dégagé (I like saying this word. Say it with me aloud ‘day-gah-jay’) of the Louisiana Gulf Coast. It is this unconstrained island, Grand Isle, Louisiana, where I find much needed solace. Early mornings here, more often than not, greet me with the multifarious sounds of this native landscape coming alive. Springtime on the island is nothing short of spectacular. The sun begins to rise in the most glorious of fashion each morning as it climbs from below that distinct line where the sunlit jade green water meets the azure blue of the sky. As your eyes begin to focus, you notice plots of bluebonnets which have begun to paint the island, if for only a moment, in vivid shades of indigo. Yes, there are also miles upon miles of wild dewberries and blackberries glistening amongst their briar patches covered in morning dew, all the while growing darker and plumper than they were only seconds before. Painted buntings, yellowthroated warblers, and scarlet tanagers only name a few of the song birds that can normally be seen darting in and out of the islands' cheniers, through the billowing reeds which dance along to the Gulf breezes in the spring. But most thrilling of all, at least for any Louisiana sportsman myself included - is the moment you begin to see the abundance of new sea life making its way out of the high salinity marshes and back bays before heading out to deeper, cooler waters. Why is this so thrilling, you may ask? It is thrilling since this means that the most sought-after prize in these waters is right there in the mix. That’s right, the sea trout (cynoscion nebulosus) a.k.a. 22
the speckled trout has arrived from the deeper, cooler waters of the Gulf of Mexico to spawn once more. Each spring, it is said, that some of the largest trout can be harvested from these coastal waters. Hog trout, as they are lovingly referred to by their admirers, mark their prey using the movements of the tides allowing the currents to do most of the work for them. Come early spring as the bait fish begin leaving the sanctuary of the coastal wetlands, the strong tides and heavy currents begin to carry them outward not only towards deeper water but also towards that of the larger trout needing to fill their seemingly voracious appetites. Stealthily, this spotted saltwaterassassin lurks beneath its prey waiting for just the right moment to slam its dinner. There is no more an unmistakable sound than that of a speckled trout rolling up from underneath its victim – ‘Pie-yow, comme ça!’ It is that sound which is guaranteed to make even the most unskilled, green outdoorsman want to grab a rod-n-reel. Yes, even at 4:30 in the morning! Which brings us right back to the “situation” … Occasionally, there is enough time to grab that first cup of coffee, maybe toss a couple gratons (grah-tawnz) into your mouth for good measure; other times you are out that door so fast you almost aller "cul nu"...go "butt naked". This is one of those times. The trout are everywhere! Out the door, grab the pole and the bucket, bound (or grand jeté) into the distance as quick as humanly possible. Fling that lure into that trout’s line of vision and remember, when the bite is on my friend, the bite is on! Get ready to hear that reel scream! Oh, and one last thing - tip up! **Fun Facts** Small trout prefer smaller bait fish such as live shrimp. The larger the fish, the larger the bite. Try live bait such as finger mullet, pogies, or cockahoes. There is a 12 inch minimum length and a 25 fish limit on speckled trout, per person, in all areas except Southwest portions of Louisiana where there is a daily limit of 15 fish of which only 2 are allowed over 25 inches. (Louisiana state saltwater fishing license required. Visit LDWF website for more information) Speckled trout begin spawning as early as March until as late as October. Bayou Living Magazine, LLC
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Stuffed Trout Tiffany B. Casey
There Once Was A Kitchen Table 2 speckled trout, scaled, deboned & butterflied 4 tablespoons of salted butter 1 medium onion, chopped 1 jalapeno, seeded & chopped ½ stalk of celery, chopped 2 cloves of garlic, chopped 1 cup shrimp, peeled and cleaned 1 cup crabmeat 1 1/2 cups of seasoned breadcrumbs ¼ cup of green onions 1/4 cup of Italian parsley, chopped ½ of a lemon Place 2 tablespoons of the butter into a skillet and heat. Add to this your onions, celery, jalapeno and garlic allowing them to cook on low until translucent. Place your shrimp into the same skillet; let them sauté until pink and cooked through. Add your crabmeat; fold just long enough to heat through. Season lightly with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Remove from the heat. Add to this enough of the breadcrumbs to hold the seafood mixture together. Finish with chopped green onions and parsley; fold and adjust seasoning to taste if needed. Set aside and allow to cool slightly. Place your prepared trout into a greased, ovenproof dish, skin side down. Season lightly with salt and black pepper. Mound a generous amount of stuffing onto each butterflied trout. Using the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, melt then drizzle over the stuffed trout before baking at 350 °. Do this until the fish is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Once removed from the oven, drizzle with more melted butter and a squeeze of fresh lemon before serving. If your stuffing is a bit dry, add either chicken broth or shrimp stock to moisten slightly before stuffing your trout.
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How to Debone and Butterfly a Trout Tiffany B. Casey There Once Was A Kitchen Table In order to debone and butterfly a speckled trout, you must first scale and clean your fish as normal. For those that may not be all that familiar with cleaning a speckled trout, here is the technique that I use: Once your fish has been scaled, beginning at the rear of the fish and underneath the anal fin, cut down about 1/8 inch. With the blade flat, make an incision that runs the length of the fish towards its head, just passed its pectoral fin. This should leave a nice opening allowing you to see the organs. Remove the belly portion of skin along with the inside organs and what is referred to as “the bubblegum” in the cavity of the fish by simply holding tight and pulling. When you have removed the organs, place the fish on its back and using a pair of kitchen shears, clip off the anal fin as close to the body as possible. Beginning at the head, carefully run the knife as closely alongside the spine as possible, past the anal fin, without cutting through the skin of the fish. Repeat on the other side of the spine. Using the kitchen shears once more, clip the spine at the tail and again at the head of the fish. Using your fingers, simply remove the spine and discard. To butterfly the fish, simply remove the head altogether and lay the fish flat to open. It should resemble a flounder when done. Now, with the tip of the knife, cut as close to the rib cage as you can. Grasp the silver skin and bones as you go until all have been removed. Simple as that. Give your fish a good rinse, checking for any additional bones before use. You are now ready to stuff or fry your speckled trout.
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Genius™ 3D Mammography™ At Lake Charles Memorial Health System Breast cancer… a haunting and worrisome phrase for many who have fought the battle themselves or have been through the experience with a loved one. No woman wants to be given a breast cancer diagnosis, but according to breastcancer.org, one out of every eight women will develop breast cancer at some point in her lifetime. As with all forms of cancer, early detection is the key to a good outcome. When diagnosed early, the fiveyear breast cancer survival rate is nearly 100 percent. Medical technology is constantly evolving and improving, striving to find new and better ways to diagnose and treat all that ails us. It is with those goals in mind that Lake Charles Memorial Health System is proud to offer Genius™ 3D Mammography™ exams. This isn’t a call to don the 3D goggles or red and blue paper specs. 3D mammography simply uses multiple digital X-rays that are able to get more accurate images of the breast, including dense and overlapping breast tissues which are the common culprits for missed breast cancers and false positives in traditional 2D mammography. “With 3D mammography, we are able to get a clearer picture of the breast,” said Sherry Ashford, mammography technologist with Breast Health Center at Memorial. “Instead of relying on the 2D images only, 3D mammograms give us the option to view the standard 2D imaging, but also several different and more in-depth scans, with much clearer pictures of any areas that may look questionable with a 2D mammogram.” A 3D mammogram involves much the same process as a 2D mammogram, the main difference being that during the 3D part of the exam, an X-ray arm sweeps in a slight arc over the breast, taking multiple images. A computer then converts the images into a stack of thin layers, allowing the radiologist to review the breast tissue one layer at a time. A Genius exam requires no additional compression and takes just a few seconds longer than a conventional mammogram.
and overlapping tissue areas of the breast, but it also gives a more accurate account of the precise size, shape and location of any abnormalities within the breast. The largest study on Genius 3D mammography was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, and showed that 3D mammography provided a 41 percent increase in the detection of invasive breast cancers, a 29 percent increase in the detection of all breast cancers, and an up to 40 percent decrease in women recalled for additional imaging. “It’s been shown to improve early detection as well,” Ashford said. “With this clearer imaging allowing us to be able to see parts of the breast we may not have been able to see before, cancers can be detected much earlier. The sooner we are able to catch and diagnose breast cancer, the more types of treatment options are available to the patient, and the better the patient’s survival rate.” 3D mammography is available to all patients at Memorial’s Breast Health Center. Women of all ages and with all different breast densities can benefit from the more in-depth imaging of their breast tissue. “Medicare and many private insurance plans cover 3D mammography the same as they would a traditional 2D mammogram, but check with your provider to be sure before scheduling,” Ashford said. In 2017, it is estimated that 252,710 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in the United States, and in terms of breast cancer death rates, Louisiana ranks second highest in the nation. A healthy lifestyle can help decrease the risk, but for most women, early detection through regular breast cancer screenings is the key to defeating this all-too-often deadly disease. Have you had your mammogram this year? For more information on 3D mammography available at Memorial, visit lcmh.com/breasthealth.
An example used by the Genius company is that of a book. To look at the cover of a book, you can’t see what’s inside all of the pages, but by opening the book, you can see everything that’s inside on each and every page. The image slides provided by the 3D mammogram are much like the pages of a book. This system is currently the only 3D mammogram that’s been approved by the FDA to be clinically superior to 2D mammography. It allows for not only a much better view of dense 24
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You know that saying? You never know what your gonna get? Well at That’s wonders this is true! You will run into the most unexpected of uniqueness in every item that they have! So, you think you are going to see a guy named Thad when you go in to the store? Well that isn’t so! Let me tell you a little about the name first! Tresa Logue is from Creole, LA and a graduate of South Cameron High School. She and her husband Jason have resided in Bell City for the last 16 years while raising their 4 children. Logue had been working out of her home doing vinyl and decal work for around a year, when she decided to open up shop, she wasn’t sure what to call it are where to open it. All she knew was she wanted to open her business in a homey small town. One day her husband Jason’s GPS sent him to a wrong address in Welsh, Louisiana. Not only did it mess up once but three times! This location it kept sending him to would soon be the location for their new business by the grace of God and a bad GPS signal. So, what to name it? She wanted to name it after her children but wasn’t sure how to do that (beings she had 4 children). One day playing around with all of her children’s first names she noticed that in order from eldest to youngest the first letter of each of their names spelled “THAD” and so she added a S to the end and this is how it became THAD’s Wonders! She decided to specialize in hard to find one of a kind and unique items. Some of the unique items sold at THAD’s Wonders: A new and unique way to scent your home with THAD’s Home Fragrance (this product is one of their best sellers. It is so unique & no one else around here has it. You put it inside of your warmers, but this product doesn’t melt! Unlike wax or oils there’s no messy cleanup! THAD’s Specialty Blend Coffee. Triple bean extra dark, fine ground, certified organic and locally roasted in Lake Charles. Custom T-Shirts. 26
Custom Decals. Custom handcrafted cutting boards. Pucker Powder Candy Art. Unique picture frames. Handcrafted all natural goats milk soap. Certified Cajun products & Seasonings: B.A.D. Boys Seasoning blended in Lake Charles. Thib’s sauces, Made in Lake Charles. Pantano cooking wine, Made in Sulphur. JayD’s Barbecue Sauce, Made in Baton Rouge. Great unique gift items such as survival knives, pocketknives, men’s wallets, custom flasks, handmade and unique jewelry items, women’s tops, purses, wallets, scarves and so much more. They have tons of pottery products! All great ideas for MOTHER’S & FATHER’S DAY!! So don’t wonder what THAD’s Wonders has got to offer get on down there and take the time to check it out, you’ll be sure to find something that you didn’t know you couldn’t live without! They are located at 209 W. Russell Street, Welsh, Louisiana.
Phone 337-734-8423. Hours 10:30am—5pm Mon-Fri.
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As a food industry professional and a resident of Lake Charles, I was so excited to interview the woman behind Nina P’s, Paulina Siebarth. I was greeted by a cheerful young hostess, then walked to the back office. I was still a little nervous, since meeting someone with such an incredible reputation is intimidating. I arrived with every intention of simply inquiring more about their new Saturday brunch menu. However, within seconds of walking into her office, I was overwhelmed with a sense of love and relief. The nerves took a back seat, and instead of an interview, it felt like I was talking to an aunt that I hadn’t seen in years. Siebarth reminisced about opening Nina P’s in August of 2000. She remembers driving up and down the street and saw this building for lease. At that time, a lot of skeptics tried to warn her that the location wasn’t ideal for a restaurant. Headstrong, she decided to follow her gut. It was less about making money, but rather, feeding the passion that drove her and being there for her family. At that time, her kids were all in the surrounding schools, so the location, for her, was perfect. Time went on and her success grew. Her daughters all graduated from college while working in the family business. “Each girl graduated and went on to follow their own passion and journey,” Siebarth says proudly. I can understand that. The restaurant industry isn’t for everyone. If you have ever worked in it, you understand how truly unique it is. It’s intense, crazy and stressful, but there are people out there, such as myself, who live and crave it. The youngest of her daughters, Fallon Witherwax, shares that same sentiment. She graduated from McNeese and now serves as acting general manager for the company. “I remember her saying, ‘I’m staying here with you… I love the rush; I love the sound of the dishes clanking in the back…’” Siebarth remembers.
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“I’m telling you, I cried like a baby,” she continues. “This brunch menu is Fallon’s baby. This is her first menu that she’s launching on her own.” The inspiration came from their many trips to New Orleans, and the surrounding areas. The menu encompasses a little bit of everything and is their own take on a Southern brunch. They will offer two types of beignets. The classic version is golden fried dough with a powered sugar coating. Their second offering is their own twist on a beignet. The Cin Bin is a beignet covered in cinnamon sugar and drizzled with warm vanilla icing. Just thinking about it, makes me pause and imagine the magical moment of indulging in something so delicious. They take everything we love about a Monte Cristo and add some Cajun flair. Their Cajun Monte is boudin, cheese, jalapeño, and pepper jelly wrapped inside beignet dough and fried. Sounds like perfection? Wait! They then add powdered sugar and top it with more pepper jelly. I know, it’s like happiness and love, fried and served on a plate. Moments like this make me appreciate the South and its vast array of culinary options and culture. Siebarth says that if she had to pick her favorite menu item, it would be their mouth-watering shrimp etouffée. Lucky for us, on their brunch menu, they top their shrimp and grits with their etouffee, along with cheddar cheese, grilled shrimp, and chives. Their grits grillade is another unique offering. It’s a bowl of their tasty, cheesy grits with bits of caramelized onions topped with shredded steak. The steak is slow cooked for hours before hitting your plate. Another house favorite is the Crepe C’est Tu. They take a homemade crepe that is oozing with cheese, caramelized onions, and fried shrimp and cover it with shrimp étouffée. I would have to throw all productivity out of the window after a mouthwaterBayou Living Magazine, LLC
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ing dish like that. Next, we have the St. Charles Crepe, which is stuffed with shredded chicken and topped with their cream sauce that is made with bacon and mushrooms. The variety on this menu is considerably diverse. In the mood for eggs? This Saturday brunch menu offers them in so many different and delicious ways, from the Nina’s Eggs Benedict to the Cajun Eggs Benedict, which is boudin, ham and a fried egg over buttered French toast, topped with Hollandaise sauce. Their enormous three-egg omelets are sure to fill you up! The Omelet C’est Tu is stuffed with cheddar cheese, fried shrimp and caramelized onions, topped with, of course, their famous étouffée. Or try their Omelet Versailles, which is, again, three eggs stuffed with shrimp, crawfish, and cheddar cheese. The dish is then topped with Nina’s Cajun creme sauce. What really brings this menu together is their drink list which was created specifically for their Saturday Brunch. Try The Big Crispy, which is glazed donut-flavored vodka and coffee served with a sugared rim or the Raspberry Sparkler, which is raspberry vodka and champagne. I urge you to come down, not only Saturday for brunch, but any day of the week to experience this stellar food and atmosphere. The love that you feel when you walk in is incredible. Fantastic staff! Delicious food! There is a reason they continue to be a Lake Area staple.
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1600 W. McNeese Street, Lake Charles, LA 337–474-6462 | www.ninapsafe.com At Nina P’s Café, we have great home-made southern-style plate lunches, dinners, burgers, New Orleans style po-boys, gumbo, etoufee and much much more! We’ve now added a special Saturday Brunch to our menu! Serving some of the best breakfast in town! Some of our specialty are so mouth watering you’ll have to try everything on the menu, such as our Crepe C’est Tu, Cajun Monte, Omelet C’est Tu, Nina’s Eggs Benedict to the Cajun Eggs Benedict! Not to mention drinks like The Big Crispy, which is glazed donut-flavored vodka and coffee served with a sugared rim or the Raspberry Sparkler, which is raspberry vodka and champagne & everyone's favorite Bloody Mary!
Hot-To-Trot of Lake Charles
117 W. College Street, Lake Charles, LA 337-478-5407 Hot-To-Trot of Lake Charles is located next to Darrell’s in Lake Charles. They are serving up some of the largest perfectly boiled crawfish in the Lake Area! Give them a call are just drive on thru! They are ready with your order in minutes!
Richards Hot-To-Trot 415 E. Russell Street., Welsh, LA 337-734-4483 Hot-To-Trot in Welsh, Louisiana is now under new ownership! They plan on bringing you the same great daily lunch specials, boiled crawfish & Shrimp as well as adding some new items to their menu soon! So they encourage you to follow them on Facebook and stop by soon to see what’s new! I hear the rumor is that they are adding steaks and gumbo to the menu! So y’all go by and give them a try!
Tio Juan’s Fresh Taco’s & More
2211 B Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA 337-602-6772 At Tio’s you’ll find friendly smiling faces ready to serve you Breakfast at 6am! Lunch starting at 11am and thru dinner at 9pm! The food is a perfect blend of authentic Mexican and tex-mex. It’s sure to satisfy your taste buds and you can also now get Margaritas and ice cold beer! Tio Juan’s Fresh Taco’s & More is a little oasis that is sure to be one of the up and coming favorite Mexican restaurants in town! They also have a convent drive thru for when you are on the run!
Daigle’s
726 E. Russell Street, Welsh, LA 337-734-2500 Daigle’s has you covered for breakfast at 5am and for lunch and dinner until 5pm Monday thru Friday and Saturday from 5am until 12pm. They are serving homemade daily plate lunch specials every day! They are also know for their boudin and sausage for miles around. For all you hunters they also offer known for some of the best priced deer processing and any other of your needs.
The Bad Apple
3436 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA 337-474-2294 The Bad Apple invites you to COME TAKE A BITE! They are serving breakfast starting at 7am and thru-out the day Monday thru Saturday. They are also rumored to have some of the best burgers in town! They have many other favorites that they serve during lunch and till closing everyday such as their catfish sandwiches, fried boudin balls, and so much more! They have service industry specials as well as 1st responders specials! The grill is open Monday thru Saturday 7am till 10pm. You can enjoy music and pool while you have a draft beer are one of their many specialty drinks.
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1004 N. Lakeshore Dr., Lake Charles 337-494-1070 | steamboatbills.com
Listed as one of the top 10 places to eat in the US and voted #1 in the top 20 best restaurants in Southwest Louisiana. Steamboat Bill’s draws in Cajun-Creole-craving tourists and locals alike. This fast full-service restaurant offers a wide range of Louisiana flavor from fried, etouffeeloaded pistolettes and the locally favored, boiled crawfish to the rivetingly pleasing homemade gumbo crafted from their family recipe. Steamboat Bill’s not only serves highly rated, Louisiana cuisine, but is an outstanding place for fellowship with close friends and family.
Cajun Tales Seafood Restaurant 501 North Adams Street, Welsh Louisiana 337-734-4772 | cajuntalesseafood.com
Cajun Tales is committed to satisfying their customers with great food and excellent service. They are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They feature a daily lunch buffett, crawfish pie, broiled stuffed catfish and award-winning seafood gumbo… just to name a few of their great menu selections. They are also family friendly with a menu just for the little ones. Their menu is full of irresistible Cajun favorites as well as burgers, steaks, seafood, friend chicken and so much more! Your sure to find a reason to go back soon and try another dish off the menu. Conveniently located right off I-10 in Welsh.
Regatta La Seafood & Steakhouse
508 Hawkeye Ave., Lake Arthur, Louisiana 337-774-1501 | regattarestaurantla.com
A Cajun themed restaurant in Lake Arthur featuring fresh seafood, steaks, pasta, traditional Cajun food and boiled crawfish in season. Located on the beautiful lake in Lake Arthur, accessible by both land and water. They feature live bands on the weekends and for special events. Locals and tourists come from miles around to enjoy their scrumptious dishes as well as the inviting indoor and outdoor dining on the lake front! So next time you plan on a weekend out, come by and enjoy some of what Lake Arthur has to offer!
Otis & Henry’s Bar and Grill
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Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp
Otis & Henry’s Bar and Grill combines the comfort of a neighborhood bar and grill with the favorites of a steakhouse. Whet your appetite with our house specialty chicken wings or sampler platter, then pick from a list of delicious pastas, sandwiches, salads, steaks, ribs, chicken and more. Otis & Henry is great food at great prices. From watching your favorite sports games with their wide selection of beer, cocktails and appetizers or enjoying a casual dinner. Otis & Henry’s is your go-to destination for a great time any day of the week.
Come to The Lone Wolf Express any time of the day to get all of your favorite dishes. We serve everything from burgers to General TSO’s Chicken and we cannot forget to mention the ALL DAY omelets—because here at the Isle of Capri, we believe that breakfast is not determined by the time of day. We are also available on WaitR, so you can also enjoy convenience of having our food delivered to you wherever you may want it.
A vibrant atmosphere breathes life into anyone who walks through the doors of Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp! The name alone suggests a casual little vacation from the rush your day might’ve been. With terrific food, colorful décor, a great downtown location and friendly service—this place is nothing short of a delightfully unique experience. Vintage brick walls, with memorabilia from times past, offer a virtual exhibit with an undeniable ’coolness factor’! Looking through the menu for the very first time, you’ll know you want to keep coming back — trying EVERYTHING served up by this eatery of special flavors, mixing their own version of Tex-Mex laced with Cajun Flair! It doesn’t get any more special than that!
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GOOD home cooking is a tradition going back at least three generations strong at Rita’s home back in Elton, Louisiana. For as far back as she can remember Fields loved to cook and was interested in cooking. And it is a well-learned skill which she applies with gusto, love, and passion at her recently opened Rita’s Creole Family Kitchen at Hebert’s Landing. “My grandma and mom used to cook all the time for big family gatherings and just the daily meals, and it was a big ritual full of care and love,” the affable peopleloving Rita recalls with an enthusiasm that’s just plain contagious. “I just got inspired by all that, and home cooking is just something that always remains with me as a fond memory.”
your catch. Fishing guide services are also heartily encouraged to bring your clients to breakfast.
Rita refined her chops during the construction of the Golden Nugget Casino with a food truck. As so often happens one thing led to another, and someone asked Rita to bring her food truck to Hebert’s Landing, and nine months later she was offered the restaurant which she completely renovated.
Everyone’s got their favorites out at Rita’s, but one that seems to make everyone’s list is the fried ribs.
Étouffée is the biggest seller at lunch. For dessert there is a wide variety of goodies such as beignets, cheesecakes, funnel cakes, and of course her infamous signature pralines which were featured on the Food Network’s Carnival Eats episode. There is live music seasons on Fridays from 7 pm 10 pm. Follow them on Facebook for special events; crawfish boils and other - cookoffs, reggae beach parties, and festivals. It's all going to happen out on the lake at Rita's.
Rita’s Creole Family Kitchen, 620 Big Lake St., Grand Lake, LA Mon-Thurs 5am-9pm | Fri-Sat 5am-11pm | Sun 11am-6 pm
Phone: 337-905-1084
The scenic waterfront locale and surroundings overlooking Calcasieu Lake alone are worth the trip out to Rita’s, but of course, the big reward is the food, atmosphere, and genuine Southern hospitality of the restaurant and owner herself. For Rita, it’s all about the food and the service two things which they most definitely get right at Rita’s Creole Family Kitchen. The primary focus is on home cooked meals highlighting Creole specialties such as red tomato gravy sauce piquante and étouffée. They feature a different dish every evening for dinner. All Gulf Coast fisherman and hunters will be interested to know that Rita’s is a full-service restaurant with a full bar. Additionally, they will cook up Bayou Living Magazine, LLC
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We will be serving the same great food and also adding new menu items soon! Follow us on our new Facebook page to stay informed. We look forward to serving you for many years to come! 415 E. Russell Street, Welsh, LA | 337-734-4483
Serving The Best Bloody Mary’s Draft Beer Service Industry Specials Happy Hour Every Day Thirsty Thursday Grill Opens @ 7am Full Breakfast Every Morning & All Day Long Best Burgers in Town Full Service Bar & Grill The Best Kept Secret in Town
Come Take a Bite! 337-474-2294 | Mon-Sat 7am-until 3436 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA
Breakfast & Daily Lunch Specials. We also service all your processing needs. Best Sausage & Boudin Around! M-F 5am-5pm 726 E. Russell Ave, Welsh, LA | 337-734-2500 May 5, 2017
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Robot Bank Workshop 11 a.m. and noon Paint your own ceramic robot piggy bank to bring home. Classes are limited to 20 children, ages 4 and up.
The Children's Museum is located at 327 Broad Street downtown Lake Charles. Museum hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Admission is $8.50 for children and adults. Admission applies to all workshops and activities. Visit www.swlakids.org for more information.
May Events at The Children’s Museum
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Come out to the Lake Charles Civic Center Thurs.-Sun., May 4-7, to celebrate the Contraband Days Louisiana Pirate Festival’s 60th anniversary. There will be music, carnival rides, pirates, fireworks, and of course, the landing of Jean Lafitte and his band of buccaneers with the mayor walking the plank. For the 60th anniversary, Contraband Days is rolling out the welcome mat to the community with no admission fee for the one-weekend festival. Festivalgoers can enjoy waterfront, music and entertainment for free. For a full schedule of events, go to www.contrabanddays.com.
Sasol's Second Saturday Science Show 11:30 a.m. Sasol continues its 5S Project with "Sound and Light Science.” Travis Corbello will demonstrate how sound and light travels in waves and can make patterns using a tone generator and a laser. Thursday, May 25 I Scream for Ice Cream Workshop 11 a.m. and noon Create your own delicious ice cream picture in the ArtSpace workshop. Classes are limited to 25 children. Friday, May 26 Fish Bowl Workshop 11 a.m. and noon Make a tissue paper fish bowl to bring home. Classes are limited to 20 children, ages 4 and up. Saturday, May 27 Kids Choice 10:30 a.m.-noon This is a workshop to use extra projects that were leftovers from previous workshops and weekly projects. Projects will be available on a first-come first-served basis. Limit one project per child. Monday, May 29: Firework Painting 10:30 a.m.-noon Paint your own red, white and blue fireworks in the ArtSpace. The museum will be open for regular hours on Memorial Day. Tuesday, May 3
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ACTS Theatre Presents Spamalot May 5-7, 12-14 Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Spamalot retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features a bevy of beautiful show girls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French people. Did we mention the bevy of beautiful show girls? Performances are May 5-6, and 12-13 at 7:30 p.m. and May 7 and 14 at 3 p.m. at the ACTS Theatre in Lake Charles. For more information, go to www.actstheatre.com CTC Presents Hercules May 6-8
Hercules is half-man, half-god and a hero of fantastic strength. After his malevolent stepmother, Hera, kills his wife and children, he wanders about Earth with his mortal best friend fighting evil and trying to overcome his loss. Performances of Hercules will be held May 6-8 at The Children's Theatre Company in the Center for Arts & Humanities, downtown Lake Charles. Tickets are $13 for children ages 13 and under and $15 for persons older than 13. To purchase tickets and for more information, call the box office at ( 337) 433-7323 or go to www.childrenstheatre.cc. Derby for Dollars May 6 Come watch and place your bets on your favorite horse in Bayou Living Magazine, LLC
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the Kentucky Derby at the annual Derby for Dollars right here in Lake Charles! Derby for Dollars is a unique, one-ofa-kind event held each May to benefit the Shannon Cox Counseling Center. The event will be held at the Stables at Le Bocage starting at 3:30 p.m. Come dressed in your Derby best and enjoy food, entertainment, mint juleps and so much more! Tickets are $125 per person. Call (337) 4369533 for more information. Free Harp Recital at McNeese May 7
The Louisiana Chapter of the American Harp Society is presenting a free recital at 3 p.m. Sun., May 7, in the Band Hall at McNeese State University. The program will include works for solo harp, as well as work written or arranged for groups of two or more performers. Musicians performing will be Melissa Lange, DeRidder; Carlyn Fullington, Iowa; Barbara Belew, Carla Breaux, Mary Buller, Jane Clark, Jessica Dupuis, Carol Fraser and Gaylyn Fullington, Lake Charles; Patricia Horvath, Moss Bluff; and Katie Evans, Sulphur. For more information, call (337) 475-5635.
manities Center in the Benjamin Mount Theatre. Doors open at 6:45 with beverages and appetizers by LaVoglia Ristorante Italiano served in the alcove next to the theatre. Theatre doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 and are general admission. For more information visit their Facebook page, go to kcproductionsswla.org or call (337) 302-2259. Starks Mayhaw Festival May 18-20
The Mayhaw Festival kicks off on Thursday with a piratethemed costume contest at 6 p.m., followed by the talent show at 7:30. On Friday, the bike parade rolls at 3 p.m. and local gospel performers will take the stage at 7:30. Get your fill of biscuits, jelly and home-churned butter on Saturday beginning at 8:30 a.m., followed by the Mayhaw Jelly Contest at 10 a.m. The live auction will begin at 1 p.m. and live music acts will start at 4 p.m. Closing out the festival is the Cypress Band. Festival grounds are located at the corners of Highways 109 and 12. Admission is free. No ice chests or pets. For more information, call (337) 743-6297. Afternoon with MusicMakers May 20
Children’s Day at the CVB May 13 During National Tourism Week, May 6-14, the Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau will celebrate Children’s Day on Sat., May 13, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the tourist bureau, 1205 N. Lakeshore Drive. Children’s Day is a showcase of fun things for families to see and do in SWLA. Children and their parents are invited to the tourist bureau for a variety of games, activities, exhibits and more. Gumbeaux Gator, Southwest Louisiana’s Goodwill Ambassador, will be on site along with refreshments. Mother’s Day Cake Decorating Class May 13 Come out for this fun Mothers day event at Central School from1-3 p.m. It's $25 a person and all supplies are included. Mothers, daughters, stepmoms, and grandmothers are all welcome to learn how to decorate cakes with the owner of A Spoonful of Sugar and the shop’s personal cake decorator. There will be lots of laughs, and you will even get to eat the cake afterward. Refreshments will be served. Allergies can be accommodated for an additional $10 per person. Call (337) 489-6798 for more information. KC Productions Presents Rock of Ages May 18-21, 2526 KC Productions SWLA presents the rock/comedy Musical Rock of Ages May 18-20, 25-26 @ 7:30 p.m., and a Sunday matinee May 21 at 3 p.m. at the Central School Arts & HuMay 5, 2017
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The fourth annual Afternoon With MusicMakers will held on Sat., May 20, in the Buccaneer Room of the Lake Charles Civic Center. An elegant reception and silent auction from 2-3 pm will precede the concert, which begins at 3 p.m. Featured performers will be a group of the 298 MusicMakers, area students who have received instruments from MusicMakers2U, a nonprofit organization that accepts donations of musical instruments, refurbishes them and pairs them with area students. Also performing will be Mickey Smith, Jr., Jairus Daigle and others. All proceeds go to MusicMakers2U. Children 6 and under are admitted free. Tickets for general admission are $30, and admission for students and adults over 60 are $20. They are available at www.musicmakers2u.org, at Swicegood Music Store, Bearden's Music Store, at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling the Civic Center Box Office at (337) 491-1432. LCCB Spring Performance May 21 The Lake Charles Civic Ballet is proud to present its Spring Performance at the Rosa Hart Theatre on May 21 at 3 p.m. They will showcase the students of Lady Leah Lafargue School of the Dance in ballet, tap, and jazz. Dancers will perform select works from an extensive repertoire. It’s a memorable event recognized by art patrons which spotlights the professional training of our area's future artists. Admission is free.
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Calcasieu Parish Public Libraries Kick Off Summer Reading Program May 26 The Calcasieu Parish Public Library will kick off the 2017 Summer Reading program with a very special “Kick-Off Celebration” Friday, May 26 from 4-7 p.m. at the Prien Lake Park Harbor’s Edge Pavilion. Adults, teens, and children will have the opportunity to register for the Summer Reading Program, as well as enjoy a variety of games and crafts including face painting, cookie decorating, games, photo ops, Summer Reading registration, tattoos, as well as other fun activities RAIN OR SHINE! You can register for the program either at the Kick-Off Celebration or at your favorite Calcasieu Parish Public Library branch. For more information regarding the Calcasieu Parish Public Library 2017 Summer Reading Program or for links to logging books, please visit www.calcasieulibrary.org. Young Band Nation is a group of collaborating organizations whose main objective is to promote appreciation of music, work ethic, communication, and community building through the education of youth in private and group music lessons. Recording/Engineering Camp June 26-30 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tipitina's Music Office Co-Op Lake Charles 2128 Hodges Street (between 12th and Alamo) Lake Charles, LA 70601 (337) 513-7905 Engineering campers will learn the basics of mic technique, studio set up, session tracking, mixing, live sound set up, and running sound for a live show. And the cool part is, these campers will actually be in-studio and live sound engineers for our YBN Band Campers! The campers will use state of the art Presonus hardware and software both in the studio and live, AND each camper walks away from camp with their very own recording bundle from Presonus! * Learn how to set up their new Presonus Recording Bundles. * Learn how to set up a session within Presonus' StudioOne software. * Learn basic mic placement for in-studio recording and live sound. * Learn how to apply everything they've learned to their own hardware and software so the adventure continues at home! McNeese Summer Activities Kids College Summer Camp: A STEM Adventure May 29-August 11. This camp for kids entering Grades 1 - 8 has weekly themes with corresponding activities and field trips including: * Astronomy & Rockets
* Motion in Flight * Explore Engineering * Lights! Camera! Action! * Nature Around Us * Imagination & Inventions * Dirt & Bones * Physical Science & Chemistry * Drama! Drama! Drama! * Around the World * Ocean Exploration Register at www.mcneese.edu/leisure. One-time registration fee of $75. Registration for the full summer (all 11 weeks) is $1,725, or monthly at $675 or weekly at $179 for 1st child. Discounted rates are available for siblings and McNeese faculty/staff/student's children for all weeks. Call (337) 475 -5616 for details. Governor’s Program for Gifted Children June 4-July 22 Grades 6-10 Contact: Governor’s Program 337-475-5446 www.gpgc.org Summer Band Academy Instrumental Music, Drum Majors and Color Guard June 11-15 Grades 9-12 Cost: $225, commuter; $350, resident www.mcneesebands.com/summer-camps-generalinformation/ Registration Deadline: June 1 Eighth Annual Cowboy Camp Aug. 18-19 Incoming McNeese Freshmen and Transfer Students Cost: $45 Contact: Student Union and Activities Office (337) 475-5609 www.mcneese.edu/studentlife/cowboy_camp Athletic Camps Basketball Dave Simmons Basketball Camps Session I: June 5-8 Session II: June 19-22 Ages 7-17 Time TBA Cost: $175 per session or $325 for both sessions Kacie Cryer Women’s Basketball Team Camp June 1, 2, & 3 Can attend one to three days kcryer@mcneese.edu (337) 475-5476 Football Cowboy Summer Football Camp Bayou Living Magazine, LLC
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JAM: How long will Rock of Ages run? KC: There are six performances: five evening and one matinee. The evening performances are on May 18, 19, 20, 26 & 27 at 7:30 p.m. The matinee is May 21 at 3 p.m. All performances are held in the Benjamin Mount Theatre at Central School Arts & Humanities Center 809 Kirby.
JAM: What made you decide to do it now? KC: Definitely the music, first of all. I mean, it's Eighties rock, and who doesn't love that? Plus, the show's popularity on Broadway (even some of our cast have seen it more than once and raved about it) was the biggest selling point for me. If they love it, you get so much in return.
JAM: Anything else you'd like to add? KC: This show is something special. It transcends the boundaries of theatre, with songs that so many people know and love. Even those who aren't typical theatre goers will fall in love with it because it's like going to a rock concert and not just a play. And without the support of The Jambalaya News, I don't think we would be having as much support and sucJAM: There are a ton of songs in this play! Will they all be per- cess as we are having. … Thank you so much! formed? KC: Yes! Some have been rearranged slightly, or reduced in Bayou Living Magazine, LLC
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10:30 pm @ Jack After Dark L’Auberge Casino Resort 777 Avenue L’Auberge, LC
Chinatown
9 pm @ Rush Lounge Golden Nugget Casino Resort 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. LC
Space Rockers
9 pm @ Blue Martini Golden Nugget Casino Resort 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. LC
Jamie Bergeron & The Kicking Cajuns
9 pm @ Mikko Live Coushatta Casino Resort 777 Coushatta Drive, Kinder
Serabee
8 pm @ Lone Wolfe Lounge 100 Westlake Ave., LC
Reed Planchard
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Serabee
9 pm @ The Grand Event Center Golden Nugget Casino Resort 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. LC Tickets are on sale now at www.ticketmasters.com and/or by phone through Ticketmaster's at (800) 745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased on performance day beginning at 2 pm at the Golden Nugget Box Office.
Saturday, MAY 6
Nashville South
10:30 pm @ Jack After Dark L’Auberge Casino Resort 777 Avenue L’Auberge, LC
Tricky Dickies
9 pm @ Rush Lounge Golden Nugget Casino Resort 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. LC
Space Rockers
9 pm @ Blue Martini
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Sunday, MAY 7
Tricky Dickies
8 pm @ Rush Lounge Golden Nugget Casino Resort 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. LC
Dead or Alive
7 pm @ Blue Martini Golden Nugget Casino Resort 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. LC
Larry Tillery 3-7 pm @ Loggerhead’s 3748 Hwy. 3059, LC
Monday, MAY 8 David Joel
8 pm @ Rush Lounge Golden Nugget Casino Resort 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. LC
Tuesday, MAY 9 Two for the Road
8 pm @ Rush Lounge Golden Nugget Casino Resort 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. LC
Clint Faulk 6-9 pm @ Loggerhead’s 3748 Hwy. 3059, LC
Wednesday, MAY 10
Charleston & Derek 8 pm @ Rush Lounge
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Chris Miller and Bayou Roots 6 pm @ Loggerhead’s 3748 Hwy. 3059, LC
Thursday, MAY 11
Rapture
8 pm @ Rush Lounge Golden Nugget Casino Resort 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. LC
David St. Romain
9 pm @ Blue Martini Golden Nugget Casino Resort 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. LC
Jivin’ Gene & Louisiana Express 7 pm @ Mikko Live Coushatta Casino Resort 777 Coushatta Drive, Kinder
Top Shelf
7 pm @ Lone Wolfe Lounge 100 Westlake Ave., LC
Friday, MAY 12
Twisted X 9 pm @ The Southern Pub 208 S. Adams St., Welsh
Logan Brill 10:30 pm @ Jack After Dark L’Auberge Casino Resort 777 Avenue L’Auberge, LC
Rapture 9 pm @ Rush Lounge Golden Nugget Casino Resort 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. LC
Flamethrowers
9 pm @ Blue Martini Golden Nugget Casino Resort 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. LC
Triggerproof 9 pm @ Mikko Live Coushatta Casino Resort 777 Coushatta Drive, Kinder
9:30 pm @ Lone Wolfe Lounge 100 Westlake Ave., LC
5:30 pm—8:30pm @ Beer Garden Crying Eagle 1165 E. McNeese St., LC
Dustin & Travis
Frayed Soul
Band Camp
7 pm @ Loggerhead’s 3748 Hwy. 3059, LC
7 pm @ Loggerhead’s 3748 Hwy. 3059, LC
Vicki Lawrence
Gene Watson & Jo-El Sonnier
9 pm @ The Grand Event Center Golden Nugget Casino Resort 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. LC Tickets are on sale now at www.ticketmasters.com and/or by phone through Ticketmasters at (800) 745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased on performance day beginning at 2 pm at the Golden Nugget Box Office.
Saturday, MAY 13
Twangsters Union
9 pm @ The Southern Pub 208 S. Adams St., Welsh
Randall King 10:30 pm @ Jack After Dark L’Auberge Casino Resort 777 Avenue L’Auberge, LC
Rapture 9 pm @ Rush Lounge Golden Nugget Casino Resort 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. LC
Flamethrowers
9 pm @ The Grand Event Center Golden Nugget Casino Resort 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. LC Tickets are on sale now at www.ticketmasters.com and/or by phone through Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased on performance day beginning at 2 pm at the Golden Nugget Box Office.
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Sunday, MAY 14 Orphan Annie
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Jodi James & Clay Parker 7 pm @ Blue Martini Golden Nugget Casino Resort 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. LC
Rapture 8 pm @ Rush Lounge Golden Nugget Casino Resort 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. LC
9 pm @ Blue Martini Golden Nugget Casino Resort 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. LC
G.G. Shinn & Louisiana Express
Triggerproof
3 pm @ Mikko Live Coushatta Casino Resort 777 Coushatta Drive, Kinder
Carl W. Churchman, Jr. D.D.S.
Reed Planchard
General Dentistry 3640 Common St. Lake Charles, LA
Band Camp
3 pm @ Loggerhead’s 3748 Hwy. 3059, LC
Phone:
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Monday, MAY 15
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Ryan Borque & Kevin Johnson
8 pm @ Rush Lounge Golden Nugget Casino Resort 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. LC
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Matt & Amber 8 pm @ Rush Lounge Golden Nugget Casino Resort 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. LC
Dj Verrett-Karaoke 10:30 pm @ Jack After Dark L’Auberge Casino Resort 777 Avenue L’Auberge, LC
9 pm @ The Southern Pub 208 S. Adams St., Welsh
Danny Dillon 10:30 pm @ Jack After Dark L’Auberge Casino Resort 777 Avenue L’Auberge, LC
Michael Hix
Mickey Smith
9 pm @ Rush Lounge Golden Nugget Casino Resort 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. LC
6-9 pm @ Loggerhead’s 3748 Hwy. 3059, LC
The Slags
Wednesday, MAY 17
Sol Flair 8 pm @ Rush Lounge Golden Nugget Casino Resort 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. LC
9 pm @ Blue Martini Golden Nugget Casino Resort 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. LC
Dead or Alive & Velcro Pygmies
6:30 pm @ Loggerhead’s 3748 Hwy. 3059, LC
7 pm @ Mikko Live 10:30 pm @ Mikko Live Coushatta Casino Resort 777 Coushatta Drive, Kinder
Thursday, MAY 18
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Michael Hix 8 pm @ Rush Lounge Golden Nugget Casino Resort 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. LC
The Big Jimmy Band 7-11 pm @ Loggerhead’s 3748 Hwy. 3059, LC
David Joel
9 pm @ Blue Martini Golden Nugget Casino Resort 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. LC
Backyard Boys 7 pm @ Mikko Live Coushatta Casino Resort 777 Coushatta Drive, Kinder
Chase Tyler 7 pm @ Lone Wolfe Lounge 100 Westlake Ave., LC
Air Supply 9 pm @ The Grand Event Center Golden Nugget Casino Resort 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. LC Tickets are on sale now at www.ticketmasters.com and/or by phone through Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased on performance day beginning at 2 pm at the Golden Nugget Box Office.
Saturday, MAY 20
Ronnie Fruge 6-9 pm @ Loggerhead’s 3748 Hwy. 3059, LC
Friday, MAY 19
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Leroy Thomas 9 pm @ The Southern Pub 208 S. Adams St., Welsh
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Michael Hix 9 pm @ Rush Lounge Golden Nugget Casino Resort 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. LC
The Slags
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Dead or Alive & The Velcro Pygmies 7 pm @ Mikko Live 10:30 @ Mikko Live Coushatta Casino Resort 777 Coushatta Drive, Kinder
After 8 9:30 pm @ Lone Wolfe Lounge 100 Westlake Ave., LC
The Lady of the Lake Public Cruise 6-9 pm @ Loggerhead’s 3748 Hwy. 3059, LC
Flashback 7-9 pm @ Loggerhead’s 3748 Hwy. 3059, LC
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Justin Martindale
7 pm @ Blue Martini Golden Nugget Casino Resort 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. LC
Tom Brandow 3-7 pm @ Loggerhead’s 3748 Hwy. 3059, LC
Monday, MAY 22
Angel Garcia
8 pm @ Rush Lounge Golden Nugget Casino Resort 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. LC
Tuesday, MAY 23
Trey Rose 8 pm @ Rush Lounge Golden Nugget Casino Resort 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. LC
DJ Derek Williams, Front Row LC-Karaoke 10:30 pm @ Jack After Dark L’Auberge Casino Resort 777 Avenue L’Auberge, LC
Clint Faulk 6-9 pm @ Loggerhead’s 3748 Hwy. 3059, LC
Wednesday, MAY 24
Sofa Kings Johnny Rivers 9 pm @ The Grand Event Center Golden Nugget Casino Resort 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. LC Tickets are on sale now at www.ticketmasters.com and/or by phone through Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased on performance day beginning at 2 pm at the Golden Nugget Box Office.
Sunday, MAY 21
Michael Hix 8 pm @ Rush Lounge Golden Nugget Casino Resort
8 pm @ Rush Lounge Golden Nugget Casino Resort 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. LC
Chris Miller & Bayou Roots 6:30-9:30 pm @ Loggerhead’s 3748 Hwy. 3059, LC
Thursday, MAY 25
The FUSE 8 pm @ Rush Lounge Golden Nugget Casino Resort 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. LC
Nigel Edison
9 pm @ Blue Martini Golden Nugget Casino Resort
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Joe Harmon & The Harmonics 7 pm @ Mikko Live Coushatta Casino Resort 777 Coushatta Drive, Kinder
Sharon Schech 7 pm @ Lone Wolfe Lounge 100 Westlake Ave., LC
Friday, MAY 26
DJ Scotty V 9 pm @ The Southern Pub 208 S. Adams St., Welsh
Cameran Nelson 10:30 pm @ Jack After Dark L’Auberge Casino Resort 777 Avenue L’Auberge, LC
The FUSE 9 pm @ Rush Lounge Golden Nugget Casino Resort 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. LC
Mockingbirds
9 pm @ Blue Martini Golden Nugget Casino Resort 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. LC
Troy Laz Band 9 pm @ Mikko Live Coushatta Casino Resort 777 Coushatta Drive, Kinder
Na Na Na 9 pm @ Lone Wolfe Lounge 100 Westlake Ave., LC
The Mike Dean Band 7-11 pm @ Loggerhead’s 3748 Hwy. 3059, LC
Wynonna & The Big Noise 9 pm @ The Grand Event Center Golden Nugget Casino Resort 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. LC Tickets are on sale now at www.ticketmasters.com and/or
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Saturday, MAY 27
Whiskey South 9 pm @ The Southern Pub 208 S. Adams St., Welsh
Jason Turner 10:30 pm @ Jack After Dark L’Auberge Casino Resort 777 Avenue L’Auberge, LC
The FUSE 8 pm @ Rush Lounge Golden Nugget Casino Resort 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. LC
Kaos
7 pm @ Blue Martini Golden Nugget Casino Resort 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. LC
Johnny Jimenez 3-7 pm @ Loggerhead’s 3748 Hwy. 3059, LC
Three Dog Night
9 pm @ Blue Martini Golden Nugget Casino Resort 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. LC
9 pm @ The Grand Event Center Golden Nugget Casino Resort 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. LC Tickets are on sale now at www.ticketmasters.com and/or by phone through Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased on performance day beginning at 2 pm at the Golden Nugget Box Office.
Troy Laz Band
Wednesday, MAY 29
The FUSE 9 pm @ Rush Lounge Golden Nugget Casino Resort 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. LC
Mockingbirds
9 pm @ Mikko Live Coushatta Casino Resort 777 Coushatta Drive, Kinder
Wayne Toups 9 pm @ Lone Wolfe Lounge 100 Westlake Ave., LC
The 33’s 7-11 pm @ Loggerhead’s 3748 Hwy. 3059, LC
Three Dog Night 9 pm @ The Grand Event Center Golden Nugget Casino Resort 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. LC Tickets are on sale now at www.ticketmasters.com and/or by phone through Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased on performance day beginning at 2 pm at the Golden Nugget Box Office.
Sunday, MAY 28
Roger Tienken
110 West Broad Street, Lake Charles, LA 337-436-9115
May 20th @ 9:00 pm
8 pm @ Rush Lounge Golden Nugget Casino Resort 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. LC
Mickey Smith 6-9 pm @ Loggerhead’s 3748 Hwy. 3059, LC
Wednesday, MAY 30
Josh Taylor 8 pm @ Rush Lounge Golden Nugget Casino Resort 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. LC
Chris Miller an Bayou Roots 6:30 - 9:30 pm @ Loggerhead’s 3748 Hwy. 3059, LC
Wednesday, MAY 31
Natalie Brady 8 pm @ Rush Lounge Golden Nugget Casino Resort 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. LC
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The Chennault International Air Show ‌ I attended this years show for the first time! I was truly impressed! If you haven’t had an opportunity to go yet I hope you will conceder it next year! The excitement will make your heart race! It is a bigger than life event, in my opinion!
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The Lake Charles Spring Art Walk was a huge success. The crowds flocked in from all around the state to experience works of art and acts of art that were simply amazing! Spirits were high as everyone enjoyed a wonderful and eventful downtown area!
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‘The Guy With the Big Stack’ Have you ever walked into a poker room to get on the list and see all these guys with big stacks of chips in front of them? Does it make you feel like turning around and walking out? When I first started playing, I did just that most times. But knowing how to handle and make money off “the guy” with the big stack can be very profitable and fulfilling, and I’m going to tell you a little story about how I went to the table with a little stack and left with the big stack. Poker tables usually have a buy-in of a minimum of $100 to a maximum of $500. I almost always go with $100 or $200 and how I play the money is what will determine the size of my stack of chips. Of course, you know that even “the guy” with the humongous stack has been sitting there for hours (sometimes all night long) to get it. But to be fair, when you walk up to a table and buy-in, you can do so for the same amount of money equal to the biggest stack at the table. Often, people will do just that so they can’t be bullied, and it also gives them the opportunity to maximize their profits if they hit a good hand-- you only can win as much as you can match in the pot. So, this means the more money you can raise, or call and get callers on, the more money you can make. But, I always play it safe. I start small and build up my stack and wait for the perfect hand. Each time, I’ll keep building until I hit the hand that will let me double my stack. So, I was seated at such a table with “that guy”. He had about $4,500 in front of him. I’d been watching him play from the side and saw that he was quick to raise and quick to bet, but was hitting and winning most hands. I was seated at seat 4. The woman at seat 1 had a good amount of chips herself and “that guy” was seated to my left at seat 6. Seat 9 had a proportionally big stack as well. This time, I buy-in with $300. My first hand is a throw-away hand with the raise of $20. I hate pre-flop raises especially when they raise every hand (you never know what they are raising on when they raise every time). With the second hand, I catch connected suited 7-8 of diamonds and only a $15 raise. I feel like I really want to play them (I don’t always play these cards even suited for a raise) and I did. On the flop, I hit two pair: it was A-7-8 and the ace was a diamond. With about six people in, they check over to me and I raise $35. Four people call including “that guy” and the other two players with larger stacks. The turn is a 5 of diamonds, so not only do I feel I have the best hand, I have a good flush draw! I decide to raise $45 and that guy calls as well as the lady in seat 1. I’m putting them both on aces and I’ve got two pair with a great flush draw. The river reveals a 3 of spades. This leaves me with 2 pair, but there’s a possibility of a straight out there. “That guy” checks and so does the lady in seat 1. I go ahead with a $25 raise, playing it safe. “That guy” calls and the lady in seat 1 raises to $50! I’m looking at the board and thinking that there is no way she called a raise of $15 with a 4-2. Scratching
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my head, I call and so does “that guy”. She does indeed turn over a 4-2. Well, that was a quick $145 down for me. I now have $155 left to make some money. I continue to play, hitting good little wins here and there until I am up to $400 again. Since I learned the players’ moves, I wait for the perfect hand to build my winnings up. I feel the time comes when I wake up with pocket kings. I had never raised pre-flop at this table; I had only called the other raises. This time, I raise pre-flop to $20 and “that guy” raises to $50 and asks the dealer how much I have behind me (meaning he wants to know how much money I have in my stack—which was about $425). This is a move to intimidate me and I take note of it... So, I call, but so do five other people and the pot is a nice-sized pre-flop. The flop comes 8-Q-5--a good flop with pocket kings. In fact, it was pretty much perfect! I have several checks and then I raise by $100. Again, “that guy” asks how much I’m behind and then raises to make it $200. Seat 1 calls and so do I and the other players fold.
The turn is a 3, another good card for me. Seat 1 checks and I raise $100, “that guy” calls and so does Seat 1. The river reveals another 3, which gives me two pair and hopefully “that guy” as well! I am positive no one has a 3 in their hand, since the raise and calls took place before the turn. Feeling the strength of my hand, I raise and go all in after seat 1 checks. The look on “that guy’s” face was priceless. I knew if I didn’t go all in he would have put me there anyway. If he would have had something good he would already have pushed me all in after asking how much I had in my stack, I felt safe. He takes his time to make his decision, while I’m sweating it. He calls and so does seat 1. I quickly turn over my cowboys. They both look at my hand and seat 1 folds without showing her cards. “That guy” keeps checking his cards but eventually folds, also without showing. As they pushed me the pot of about $1,600, you could tell he was regretting that last call! Talk about the luck of the draw! Thank goodness, the board paired on the river which gave me two pair. But then again it gave the other players two pair as well, and that was a good thing! I just had the bigger two pair! Cowboys never do me wrong, it seems, and to catch them on “that guy” was a profitable situation in this case! So, never let “that guy” intimidate you into folding. If you’re playing at “that table” play your cards sensibly and you will become “that guy” in the long run. Until next time, may all of you become “that guy” with the big stack, but still play like the guy with the small stack!
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