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Moving Day the Heaven on Earth Way
The guys on my moving day—left to right, top to bottom: Keenan Winkles, Collin Winkles, Dylan Boudreaux & Kody Russell. Proudly posing for this picture with the new top of the line moving truck! Looking for
a local moving company who will move heaven and earth to make sure they get the job done right, and at the right price? Look no further than Heaven on Earth Moving Services. Moss Bluff native Collin Winkles started his company in 2014. “I had worked in the moving services field, and noticed a real need for improvement, especially in the area of customer service,” he recalls. “I wanted to provide a quality moving service for the Lake Charles area.” Winkles has a knack for making friends wherever he goes, and a drive to get out there and work hard. The moving service was a perfect fit for him, and it's been growing ever since. “Starting out, I just used any equipment I could get my hands on,” he continues. “I had an old truck, and I would borrow trailers or rent them.” As business grew, he updated his truck, and last year, he bought his F350 and a brand-new moving trailer. This year, he was finally able to realize a big part of his dream and purchase a 2019 26foot Freightliner Moving Truck with the Kentucky body. “It's the best they offer in the business and I worked hard until I was able to get that specific one,” he says. “Business is growing pretty fast, this past year especially. We have a lot of plans to expand and we're planning on getting another truck in the near future.” Winkles and his employees like the fact that they're never working in the same place. “Each job is different,” he says. “They get to travel
out of state often, see places they might not see otherwise, and meet some interesting people.” Customer service is a top priority for Winkles, who runs a clean and smooth operation. “I’m very strict on my guys about that, being on time, communicating with the customer, just being very polite and friendly,” he says. He’s also strict when it comes to time management. “They don't sit around and take random breaks,” he says. “Our customers are constantly surprised by how fast everything goes, but our guys are trained not to sit around. They're always moving.” Winkles makes sure all the furniture is wrapped and secured properly. He's understanding when plans and times change, and he hates turning people away. It's very rare that he has days off because if he can, he'll fit them into his calendar. For example, he recalls a long day he had recently. “It was a packing job and we’d been packing and moving this house from 7 that morning until 7 that evening. On our way home, a lady called and you could hear in her voice how stressed she was. Her moving company had scheduled to move her out of her apartment at 5 p.m., but they didn't show and it was her last day there.” Winkles knew his crew was burned out, and at first he said they just couldn't do it. “But then I looked at my guys and we kind of all
agreed,” he says. “We ended up going over there and moving her into storage. I don't think we got home until 10 or 11 that night, but that kind of thing is a normal occurrence with us.” I myself recently moved yet again back to Lake Charles from Jennings and was in need of a moving company. These guys got out there quickly and did a great job. They were overly protective of all of my belongings, treating them more like their own than mine as they carefully wrapped and moved everything from my old residence to my new one. I couldn’t have been happier with their service, and you will be, too! In fact, his mission statement says it all, “Excellence in every move we make.” I’d have to testify to this after my experience with this moving company! If you are in need of their quality services, you can call them at
337-489-6338 and let them make your next move a heavenly experience. Their new office is located at: 407 Sam Houston Jones Pkwy, STE C, Lake Charles, LA 70611. You can also visit them at www.heavenonearthmovingservice s.com or find them on Facebook under Heaven on Earth Moving Services LLC. By Dawn Daley
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A Word From Your Publisher — It’s been a really hectic month for me and my family! We’ve just recently moved back to Lake Charles from the Jennings area and recently reopened the Daley’s Boxing back up, downtown Ryan Street. Thanks to lots of help from some key people! We couldn’t have done it without them! Moving a home and a business in one month can be very trying and the guys over at Heaven on Earth Moving Service made my home move easy. A big shout out to Davies Construction who helped us move the gym from one location to another and all of the many others who came and helped whenever they got a chance! Now that the dust is settling from all the moving I hope to enjoy some of this lovely fall weather that is coming our way and take a moment to just breath. I’m looking forward to football, the smell of gumbo lingering in the air, the sound of geese on overhead, chilly mornings, sweaters and jackets, and all the beautiful things that come with fall.
Table of Content — Pg. 1 Front Covers— Moving Day the Heaven on Earth Way
Summer heat has clung around way to long and the mosquitoes have been bothersome with all the rain we’ve had of late, and I know like all of you out there also can’t wait for these wonderful things! We all need to remember that the simple things in life are a beautiful thing so enjoy them. In this issue you’ll find a duck gumbo recipe from Chef Redhead just in time for gumbo season and right in time for all you hunters and hunters’ wives to use after your recent hunts!
Flea Fest—One Big Happy Flea Market Event Pg. 2
— A Word From Your Publisher & Bomber Contest
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— The Buzz
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— The Buzz
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— The market Place
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— The Buzz
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— McNeese Joli Blon Beer
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— Events & Halloween Happenings
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— Mardi Gras Issue 2019
Pg. 10 — Sportsman Bragging Rights Pg. 11
— Sportsman Bragging Rights
Pg. 12 — In The Kitchen with Delta Dawn
You’ll also find Halloween events for all your Halloween planning! Let’s make the 2018 Halloween one to remember. May you all have a safe and sweet filled Halloween! ~ Dawn Daley
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Your Local News ISLE OF CAPRI CASINO HOTEL LAKE CHARLES DONATES $5,000 TO ETHEL PRECHT HOPE BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION
LAKE CHARLES, LA. (September 4, 2018) — Community Aces from Isle of Capri Casino Hotel Lake Charles donated $5,000 for the Ethel Precht Hope Breast Cancer Foundation. Presenting the $5,000 check from the left, Barbie Hammer, Board Member, Monica Rideaux, Isle Representative, Denise Foster, Board member, Jan Wilburn, Isle Representative and Jeff Farve, VP and General Manager, The Ethel Precht HOPE Breast Cancer Foundation was formed in 2008 with the sole mission of providing financial assistance to individuals in the Calcasieu and Cameron Parishes who are undergoing breast cancer treatments. This year’s walk is dedicated to the memory of Ethel Precht who passed away on June 6, 2017. About Isle of Capri Casino Hotel Lake Charles Isle of Capri Casino Hotel in Lake Charles, LA is 1 of 20 casinos owned and operated by Eldorado Resorts, Inc. Dedicated to providing guests with an exceptional gaming and entertainment experience, Isle of Capri Casino Hotel Lake Charles has over 26,000 square feet of gaming space with more than 1,150 slot machines, 36 table games, 13 poker tables, 3 restaurants and over 490 hotel rooms. T.S. Cooley Named Nationally Certified Magnet School T.S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School has been named a nationally certified magnet school by Magnet Schools of America, the national association for magnet and theme-based schools. T.S. Cooley was among 21 schools located in 12 states to successfully complete a rigorous ninemonth evaluation process and demonstrate that it has established the best practices entailed in the Magnet School Standards of Excellence. To become nationally certified, T.S. Cooley sub-
mitted a detailed application and participated in a rigorous evaluation conducted by the National Institute for Magnet School Leadership. The application process required the school to submit evidence demonstrating how it meets each of the multiple indicators within the Standards of Excellence. This included providing specific examples of how the school is promoting school diversity, closing the achievement gap, integrating a theme-based curriculum throughout the school day, and encouraging parent and community involvement. SOWELA and Northwestern Formalize RN to BSN Agreement SOWELA Community Technical College and Northwestern State University formalized a 2+2 articulation agreement for the RN to BSN programs at the two institutions recently at SOWELA’s Lake Charles campus. The agreement al-
lows students who begin their RN career with an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing at SOWELA to transfer those credits toward the Bachelor of Nursing degree at NSU.
Pictured (left to right): Carson Stringer, Isaac Rodriguez, Nursing Professor Dr. Valarie Waldmeier, Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Dr. Paula Hellums, Dean of Nursing & Allied Health Dr. Wendi Palermo, SOWELA Chancellor Dr. Neil Aspinwall, Northwestern State University President Dr. Chris Maggio, Dean Dr. Dana Clawson, RN to BSN Director Dr. Danita Potter, Denika Savoy, Johnny Owens.
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College Oaks Elementary Earns National Award College Oaks Elementary School earned a 2018 Partnership School Award from the National Network of Partnership Schools at Johns Hopkins University. The school was recognized for making excellent progress in strengthening and sustaining a comprehensive program of school, family, and community partnerships. NNPS requires evidence of good program development including teamwork, leadership, goallinked plans for action, implementation, evaluation, and network connections. The school will continue to strengthen its program of school, family, and community partnerships in the new school year to help all students succeed at high levels. Memorial Doctors Achieve Certification Memorial Medical Group board-certified internal medicine physician Leigh
Daigle, MD and boardcertified family medicine physician Holley Kelley, DO have achieved an obesity medicine certification from the Obesity Medicine Association. By being members of OMA, the two primary care physicians receive the best resources to help them deliver evidencebased obesity treatments and provide optimal patient care. Drs. Daigle and Kelley are located at the Memorial medical office building located at 4345 Nelson Road, Suite 201. They can be reached by calling (337) 480.7900 or go to www.lcmmg.com. Lee Joins CSE as New Marketing Supervisor CSE Federal Credit Union welcomes Heather G. Lee as Marketing Supervisor. Lee brings over seven years’ marketing and communications experience in the financial sector. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications with a concentration
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in Public Relations from McNeese State University. As a member of mid-level management, Lee will oversee the marketing and communications team for the credit union, under the direction of senior management member, Colleen Desselle, Director of Marketing and Business development. CSE is the largest credit union headquartered in SWLA with assets over $300 million and a membership of over 30,000. For more information, email cdesselle@csefcu.org. Local Dog Trainer Earns Certified Behavior Consultant Canine-Knowledge Assessed Certification.
Local dog trainer Britney Marie Pitre can now add CBCC-KA after her name. She recently earned certification through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, joining just over 350 certificates worldwide. She is only one of three CBCC-KAs in the state of Louisiana. Prior to the creation of the Council in 2001, there was no true certification process for canine professionals. Many dog-training schools offer education that is specific to that particular school only, while various organizations allow applicants to qualify via take-home tests, with no assurance that the test was completed without assistance. Candidates who pass the exam earn the title Certified Behavior Consultant Canine – Knowledge Assessed and may use the designation “CBCC-KA” after their names. Once certified, trainers must earn continuing education credits to maintain their designations or take exam again in three years. Pitre has been a dog trainer for 12 years and started her own business, Bons Chiens Dog Training, in 2011, when she also earned her CPDT-KA certification. She is the only 100
percent force-free and science-based trainer with a local facility in SWLA. In 2016, she expanded to locations in Southeast Texas and Central Louisiana. This year, she expanded by adding an additional Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Savannah Hunt, who serves the SWLA area and teaches group classes in Lake Charles, and in DeRidder. For more information, go to www. bonschiens.com, or visit her Facebook page, Facebook.com/ BonsChiensDogTraining. New Officers/Leaders Selected for McNeese Student Organizations New officers and leaders have been selected for several student organizations on the McNeese State University campus for the 2018 -2019 academic year. Student Government Association officers are: Erik Martzahn, president, Lake Charles; Andres Arias, vice president, Tulua, Colombia;
Andrew Carruth, treasurer, Sanford, N.C.; Hunter Little, speaker, Lake Charles; Carlee Smith, speaker pro-tempore, Nederland, Texas; Jaymee Lopez, parliamentarian, Houston; and Shahrukh Khan, secretary, Lake Charles. Drum Majors for the Pride of McNeese Marching Band are: David Billodeau, Sulphur, and Bryan Miller, Orange, Texas. Student Life Coalition officers are: Austin Pottorff , president, Sulphur; Chelcee Gilliams, vice president, New Iberia; Tyler Daigle, spirit and traditions coordinator, Welsh; Amberly Thompson, campus life and pop culture coordinator, Lake Charles; Jill Engle, Vermilion, Ohio, and Katherine Miller, Sulphur, marketing coordinators; Caitlin LaComb, multicultural coordinator, Elton; and Wyatt Kennedy, leadership and innovation coordinator, Eunice.
SOWELA in Jennings Cuts Ribbon on New Facility SOWELA Technical Community College will cut the ribbon on the new Morgan Smith campus in Jennings on Sept. 13, at 11:30 a.m. The public is invited to attend. Funds for the $10.2 million building were provided through State Capital Outlay funds. The purpose of the new building is to provide students and the greater Jennings community with a state-of-the-art educational facility that promotes learning and enhances training. The new building houses 10 classrooms and seven labs with satellite instruction technology. SOWELA Morgan Smith also offers meeting space rental options. CPSB Begins Lunching with Law Enforcement The Calcasieu Parish School Board is launching a new initiative called Lunching with Law En-
forcement, a partnership between CPSB’s School Nutrition Program and local law enforcement agencies. The program will bring law enforcement officers into school cafeterias twice a month to eat lunch with students. Agencies are invited to send up to two officers per campus on the first and third Thursdays of each month during the school year. Lunch will be provided to officers at no cost. People and agencies working together is what builds a better community. The School Board’s goal through Lunching with Law Enforcement is to further strengthen the existing relationship between the community and local law enforcement agencies. There will be an official kick-off next week at Nelson Elementary School. Following that, officers are invited to eat lunch on the designated days at any of our campuses between 11-noon. You Can Find The Buzz on Facebook
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When it’s time for Memory Care – How to prepare for the unthinkable. As our parents and loved ones get older, life throws them many a curve ball – downsizing to a smaller home, financial scams, and increasingly complex technological gadgets, just to name a few. But certainly nothing is nearly as disconcerting as the onslaught of health-related issues, including the sneakiest of all: dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
Is your loved one's coffee table cluttered with untouched magazines? Are the bathroom shelves stacked with unused bars of soap? Are there little packets of sugar piled up in the kitchen or dining room? Repeatedly purchasing or collecting multiples of the same item is often an early sign that someone's mental faculties are declining. Your loved one might buy something at the store then not remember on the next shopping trip and buy it Unlike many health problems that are discovered again. An unwillingness to throw things away quite suddenly, dementia comes on gradually, of- ("because I might need that someday") can also be ten with signs that are confusing and easy to miss. a sign that their grip on reality is fading. And, of What’s more, the symptoms most people associate course, if your loved one is showing signs of with dementia – memory loss, confusion, and dis- hoarding, that's an even more serious warning to orientation, etc. – are not the only indications that seek a safer living situation. Alzheimer's or dementia is taking hold. Other symptoms may include delusions, agitation, sleep- 4. Their World is Steadily Shrinking lessness and extreme personality changes that can Does it seem like you can't take your mom out to drastically impact an individual’s living situation. eat, shop, or exercise because her behavior is so unpredictable. But at the same time, is she even more likely to be disruptive if she doesn't have Whether your family member is living independently or is already in a retirement or assisted- ways to be active and work out her energy? More often than not, the result is: she rarely goes out living community, you may realize she or he has specific needs that aren't being met. That’s a good and is frequently restless and lonely. Welcome to indication that it may be time to start investigating the dilemma that leads many families to consider memory care. Professional memory care staff are whether your loved one could benefit from a trained to use distraction, redirection, and other Memory Care facility – one that's structured, litechniques to keep residents calm and safe. Their censed, and staffed to handle the increased deprograms are designed to provide activities and mands of patients with Alzheimer's and other stimulation – including trips and outings – that can forms of dementia. help your loved one be active without you or othHere are the top signs that it may be time to move ers turning to medication to calm her down. Another symptom of dementia is the fear of driving your loved one to a Memory Care facility: which isolates individuals even further. In a memory care facility your loved one will have su1. You Worry About Their Safety pervised transportation whenever it’s needed. The number-one concern family members have about a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia is their physical safety, caregiving experts say. Peo- 5. Your Loved One Looks Strikingly Different ple with Alzheimer's, dementia, and memory loss When you hug your family member, does she or he feel different? Weight changes, frailty, hunched become confused, wander, and become agitated posture, and moving with difficulty can all indiand even physically violent very easily. These cate that your loved one's ability to navigate the problems can put them into all sorts of situations where they endanger their health and safety. When world is declining. Forgetting to eat or gaining evaluating your loved one's situation, ask yourself weight because of eating again and again, as mentioned before, can change appearances very rapidhow often each day you worry about them and check on them. If your loved one has fallen, had a ly. Hunched posture and moving slowly can be driving accident, or suffered an unexplained inju- signs of uncertainty -- does she know where she's going? ry, these are additional red flags. 2. Health Care Needs Get Forgotten Managing medications can be hard enough for the average person in their 50s. For someone with memory loss, failing to take prescribed medications on schedule -- or taking too much -- can be life-threatening. Dementia also affects your loved one's ability to prepare and eat a nutritious diet. Your family member may forget that they’ve just eaten a meal and eat another one right after or skip meals altogether. You may notice food on the counter that hasn’t been properly put away or dirty dishes left in the refrigerator instead of the sink or dishwasher. 3. You Notice Unnecessary Purchases and Unusual Hoarding
first signs of dementia for many people. Look around. Is mail piling up unopened? Or worse, do you see creditor envelopes or collection notices? Look for unpaid bills and check to make sure that taxes and property taxes have been paid. If possible, examine bank statements for signs of unusual activity. 8. Your Loved One is a Victim of Fraud or a Scam People with Alzheimer's and dementia are easy targets for hucksters, scammers, and unscrupulous salespeople. If you notice that your loved one is making strange purchases, giving to new charities, or investing in questionable financial products, these can all indicate the onset of memory loss and other dementia-related issues. Some shady charities will approach seniors over and over again, especially if they detect a hint of dementia. If your loved one doesn't remember donating, he or she may contribute each time out of the goodness of their heart. 9. Pay Special Attention to Fire and Water Damage Whether your loved one lives independently or in senior living, keep a close eye on the physical environment as well as your loved one’s hands and arms for burn marks. Memory loss makes it much more likely that someone will leave a burner on or drop a dishtowel on top of a pilot light and not notice the smoke. If your loved one smokes cigarettes, check blankets, mattresses, floors and counters for scorch marks from dropped cigarette butts. Also look for stains, mold, and other signs of water damage that could indicate water running until a sink or bathtub overflows. Even spills that haven't been wiped up suggest loss of attention. And if a garden or houseplants die because no one remembers to water them, that's a telltale sign as well.
No matter what the signs or symptoms, a loved one’s memory loss is a very difficult topic to approach. Even if they frequently repeat themselves or forget your name, he or she might simply deny any problems or refuse to discuss the situation, as they almost never recognize the symptoms themselves. To complicate matters, your siblings might 6. Personal Hygiene is Getting Overlooked not see the same evidence and disagree about Oddly enough, one of the strongest clues that your whether there is a problem or not. loved one is losing the ability to care for herself or himself may be right under your nose. Specifical- If you feel it's time to make a move, keep trying to ly, body odor if they have neglected to shower for have the conversation about memory support and a while. If your usually clean-shaven father starts ask your loved one’s doctor for a respected neutral sporting a few days of stubble like an actor, he opinion. Once you weigh the options and consider may be forgetting to shave or even how to shave. the pros and cons of home care vs. a Memory Care Likewise, if your formerly well-coiffed mother community, we think you’ll agree that Memory begins to look shaggy, she may be missing or for- Care can provide your entire family with greater getting to make her regular hair appointments. peace of mind. Look for other changes in appearance as well, such as unwashed or wrinkled clothes, or maybe Authored by The Verandah Retirement Living. putting clothes on backwards or inside out. Some information sourced from grandparents.com 7. Finances are Being Neglecting and seniorlivingresidences.com. Falling behind on financial matters is one of the
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McNeese Introduces Joli Blon Beer McNeese recently introduced a popular tradition to restaurants and retailers throughout Louisiana with the launch of Joli Blon, the official McNeese beer. “We are excited to partner with one of the most established and highly successful Louisiana craft breweries, Bayou Teche, to create this unique beer and to work with our wholesale partner, Southwest Beverage Company, to bring this spirit of McNeese to restaurants, pubs and retailers throughout Southwest Louisiana,” said Candace Townsend, McNeese director of public relations and university events. Joli Blon is the official McNeese song. It has been played at McNeese football games since 1951 and it became the university’s official song in 1970. When McNeese scores, the marching band strikes up Joli Blon and fans clap and sway right and left ending with a thunderous round of applause. Bayou Tech Brewery was established in 2009 by brothers Karlos, Byron and Dorsey Knott on the family farm in Arnaudville, and it produces more than 10 different handcrafted beers that are sold throughout Louisiana. Known for brewing beers that compliment and celebrate the cuisine and lifestyle in South Louisiana, the flagship beer, LA-31 Bière Pale, won a silver medal at the 2013 World Beer Championships. “Blonde ale is not a style we've offered before,” said Karlos Knott, company president. “So, we are excited to offer this beautiful golden blonde ale brewed in small batches with fine
quality malts and American hops.” Joli Blon is a modern take on a traditional blonde ale. “It's a thirst quencher for our hot Louisiana weather and it will pair well with our spicy cuisine,” Knott said. “I can't tell you how excited we are to brew this beer and work with McNeese and Southwest Beverage to make Joli Blon Blonde Ale not just a local favorite, but a highly sought after craft beer throughout the region!” Family owned and Lake Charles based for more than 60 years, Southwest Beverage Company has been a supporter of McNeese for more than two decades through McNeese Foundation academic scholarships, McNeese athletics, the Banners Arts and Cultural Series and Rouge et Blanc. “Our company is very proud to partner with McNeese and Bayou Teche to bring the first official McNeese beer to the marketplace,” said Ben Marriner, the third generation Marriner to serve as company president. “The name was a natural connection and it will remind McNeese fans everywhere of one of the most time-honored traditions of Cowboy football.” McNeese and partners Bayou Teche and Southwest Beverage introduced Joli Blon to McNeese fans attending the first home football game on Sept. 15. Initially offered only on tap, Southwest Beverage began distributing Joli Blon beer on Sept. 17 in restaurants and entertainment venues throughout Southwest Louisiana.
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Le Bocage Charity Horse Show & Fun Fest Oct. 27-28 The Stables at Le Bocage is hosting its first ever AA Horse Show event with riders from all over competing for prize money. There will also be a Family Fun Festival with exhibitors and a food truck war featuring food from the Lake Area's finest restaurants. Proceeds benefit SWLA Alliance's "The Leader in Me" program for area schools. Download the brochure at www.thestablesatlebocag e.com. Boudin Wars Oct. 27 At Boudin Wars, local restaurants and chefs compete for the title of "Best Boudin in SWLA!" Restaurants and stores will be allowing visitors to sample their boudin recipes, and visitors will get to choose the area's best boudin! Tickets ($10) are limited and must be purchased in advance at the Henning Cultural Center or online at www.brimstonemuseum.org . Each ticket allows the bearer to get a small sample of "traditional" and "exotic" boudin from each boudin vendor. Event will be held at the Henning Cultural Center in Sulphur. For more information, contact Thom Trahan at (337) 527-0357. Stars and Stripes Car Show Oct. 27 Drive out to the Stars and Stripes in the Park Classic Car Show Sat., Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Heritage Square, 1211 Ruth St. in Sulphur. This event features hundreds of classic cars, hot rods, trucks, and motorcycles, and entry is free. Other highlights include live music, food booths, door prizes and entertainment for the children. Houston Exotic Reptile and Pet Show Nov. 3-4 Thousands of reptiles, amphibians, insects, feeders, and supplies are coming to the Lake Charles Civic Center! Now is your chance to purchase some of the most exotic animals on the planet directly from the breeders, including venomous! Bring the entire family and stop by the Kid's Corner with bounce houses and educational section to get your photo taken with your favorite reptiles. There will be guest speakers both days, live rattlesnake demonstrations, and a silent auction. Nov. 3 and 4, starting at 10 a.m. For ticket information, call (214) 708-8305. McNeese Choir Concert Nov. 7 The McNeese State University Department of Performing Arts will present the McNeese Choirs and Ensembles in a free concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, in Tritico Theatre located in the Shearman Fine Arts Annex. Choirs and ensembles
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are under the direction of Darryl Jones, director of choral activities. For more information, call (337) 4195284. Affaire d’ Art Nov. 8 Gallery By the Lake’s Affaire d’ Art is their primary fundraiser. Ticket holders will enjoy dinner for two, great entertainment and will leave with one piece of original art. Artists donate paintings, sculpture, pottery and photography that patrons choose as their tickets are drawn randomly. The event will be held at Treasurer’s of Marilyn, 3510 5th Avenue from 6-9 p.m. Tickers are $150 per couple. For more information, call (337) 436-1008. Mary Poppins Jr. Nov. 9-11 Your favorite practically perfect nanny takes center stage in this Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious adventure based on the awardwinning Broadway musical and classic Walt Disney film. Presented by LaGrange High School, show times are 7 p.m. Fri., 1 and 7 p.m. Sat., and 3 p.m. Sun. For ticket prices and more information, call (337) 2443424. Smoke & Barrel Nov. 10 Smell the savory aroma of oak and hickory. Taste expert BBQ from leading pitmasters from across the Gulf Coast, complemented by bourbon and whiskey from around the world. Hear the foot-stomping sounds of top regional bands. See creative artisans and craftsmen at the top of their game. Benefiting the United Way of Southwest Louisiana, there will be over 50 bourbons and whiskeys to taste along with BBQ from out-of -this-world pitmasters. Taking place under the beautiful oaks on the Calcasieu Parish Courthouse lawn from 1-5 p.m. on Nov. 10, it will undoubtedly become one of the year's preeminent social events. VIP tickets $75. For more information, go to www.smokeandbarrel.org. Flea Fest Nov. 10-11 The fun and kitschy country fair-like festival that features nearly four covered acres of anything and everything roars back into Lake Charles’ Burton Event Complex. Billed as “a bargain hunter’s dream,” the semi-annual flea market event has grown dramatically since its 2013 inaugural show to become one of the preeminent stops on the often tight-knit vendor circuit, drawing vendors from multiple states selling a myriad
of unique merchandise. The upcoming show will be held Nov. 10-11 and is expected to be the biggest yet, featuring over 300 vendors and a virtual drove of frenzied shoppers. Tickets are $5 for adults, free for kids 12 and under, and are only available at the gate. (337) 5028584 Don Rich Gun and Knife Show Nov. 10-11 The Gun and Knife Show will be held at the Lake Charles Civic Center Nov. 10-11 starting at 9 a.m. Tickets are $8 for adults; kids 12 and under get in free. Haunted Events in the Lake Area Coats for Kids Spooktacular Oct. 19 Kiwanis Club of Lake Charles will kick off its 31st Coats for Kids drive with the 3rd Annual Spooktacular on Fri., Oct. 19 from 5 9 pm. Crying Eagle Brewing Company will co-host the event offering craft brews, music by the Chris Shearman Experience and food from The Bistro, Sloppy Taco, and Paul’s RibShack. There will be a silent auction and ticket raffles, with prizes including $250 cash, a Growler + Fill, and more. Admission is free, but those who donate a coat of any size will receive a free Crying Eagle glass, a drink token and a raffle ticket. Call (337) 853-1820. The Mines Youth Theatre Presents The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow Oct. 20-21 Sleepy Hollow is a quaint village, renowned by ghosts, in particular the Headless Horseman. Into town comes a humble and superstitious, schoolteacher, Ichabod Crane. Ichabod is vying for the hand of the beautiful Katrina Van Tassel with rival Brom Bones and mysteriously disappears after leaving a party held at the home of Katrina’s father. Was it the Headless Horseman or the rival that caused Ichabod’s disappearance? Come to The Mines Theatre at 121 East Napoleon St., Sat., Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. or Sun. at 2 p.m. and find out! For more information, call (337) 215-1602. Living History Cemetery Tour Oct. 26 This fall, locals can take guided walking tours through Lake Charles history and visit historic spots where time lies still. On Oct. 26, from 5-8:30 p.m., five Lake Charles cemeteries will be featured in a Living History Cemetery Tour where guests can hear
stories of local iconic figures while visiting their final resting places. Featured cemeteries will include: Bilbo Cemetery, located on Lakeshore Drive; Goos Cemetery and Huff and Thomas Cemetery, located on N. Shattuck Street near Goos Boulevard; Orange Grove and Graceland Cemeteries, located on Broad Street; and Catholic Cemetery, located on Common Street and Iris Street. Guests will have the freedom to drive from cemetery to cemetery at their own pace. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at www.cemeterytourlc.eventb rite.com or at the Arts Council office at Central School. Bellini’s Creatures of the Night Escape Room Oct. 26-27 In the olden days, carnival sideshows drew in curious viewers Vincent Bellini had one of the best. Bellini’s Creatures of the Night featured exotic and dangerous creatures stuffed for public exhibition. However, there are those who say that the beasts he displayed weren’t actually dead, but that they came to life at the stroke of midnight. It is then that they exact their revenge on those they believe have held them captive. It’s even suspected Bellini suffered this fate, as he was found the in the early morning hours ripped to shreds inside the locked railroad car. Are you brave enough to enter the famous railroad car that houses Bellini’s collection? Once in, there is only one way out! The Escape Room will be held at The Mines Theatre in Sulphur Fri., Oct. 26 at 6, 7:30, 9 and 10:30 pm and Sat., Oct. 27 at 5, 6:30, 8, 9:30 and 11 p.m. Call (337) 215-1602 for more information. A Cajun Halloween Nite Oct. 27 The Lake Charles Chapter of the Cajun French Music Association presents A Cajun Halloween Nite from 710 p.m. at the CFMA Building, 3481 E. Prien Lake Rd. Enjoy Cajun and Swamp Pop music by Cajun Soul and Friends, best costume contest, cakewalks, prizes, washer board contests and more. Admission is $7 per person, kids under 12 get in free. For more information, call Ray Cart at (337) 2742419 USS Orleck Haunted Ship Fri.-Sat. in October and Halloween Night The Haunted Ship Lake
Charles will be held at the USS Orleck Naval Museum Fri.-Sat. throughout October and Wed., Oct. 31. General Admission is $15; Fast Passes are $25. Gates open at 6 p.m., with hatches open at 7. The Haunted Ship is recommended for ages 10 and up and is located at 604 N. Enterprise Blvd., Lake Charles. Tickets are available online at www.orleck.ticketleap.com, at the ship office, and by phone at (337) 214-7447. Lost Hollows Fri.-Sat. in October and Halloween Night Lost Hollows is open Fri. and Sat. throughout October, with a special “Lights Out” on Halloween night. After traveling to the creepiest woods in SWLA, get lost on the Deadly Pines trail. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Victims must wear closedtoe shoes to enter. Though shuttle lines start at 6, shuttles do not depart until around 7 p.m. Trails open at sunset. For ticket information, go to www.thelosthollows.com. Downtown Candy Crawl Oct. 31 Come join Pops and Rockets and the Downtown Business Association for the second annual Downtown Candy Crawl. Last year, over 1,000 people came out and this year will be even bigger. Start at Pops and Rockets at 104 W. Pujo St. and trick-or-treat at downtown businesses. Each business will hand out candy and treats as well as have drink and food specials. This family-friendly event runs from 4-7 p.m. on Oct. 31.
Phone: 337-474-1962 4430 Eileen Street Lake Charles, La 70605 Find them on Facebook.
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The Jambalaya’s Annual Mardi Gras Issue 2019 — It’s time to plan for The Jambalaya’s annual Mardi Gras issue! We are very happy to announce that we will have two Mardi Gras issues in 2019. Along with our regular glossy Mardi Gras issue of the 2019 Royal Courts, which comes out the night of the Gala (March 4), we will also publish a glossy, digest-sized Twelfth Night issue that will come out January 6! Excited? We are! In case you don’t recall how this works, let’s recap the following: Each full-color page costs $300. Most krewes choose two pages, which cost $600. Krewes can get page sponsors by selling four ¼ page ads at $150 (one krewe page free), two ½ page ads at $300 (one krewe page free) or one full page ad at $600 (one krewe page free) or any combination of ads and cash to equal number of pages desired. Deadline for 2019 Fortunately, this year brings us a longer season. All copy and photos must be in by February 15 AT THE VERY LATEST. NO EXCEPTIONS! All payments must be in by February 1. Check, credit card, and cash payments are accepted. Please call us at (337) 348-2958 prior to dropping off any cash payments. Checks can be made out to Bayou Living Magazine. All photos must be at least 300 dpi for quality printing. This year, we will be accepting photos via our new Facebook Page @mardigrasmagazine on Facebook under Mardi Gras Magazine - Jambalaya News & Bayou Living. If you only have a disc with your photos, please call for special instructions. We prefer all images to be sent via Messenger on our Mardi Gras Facebook page one image at a time with the names in order on the image (this will cut down any mistakes in our upcoming issues). We will not scan photos and they cannot be mailed in a word document. Images must be received separately from the articles. You already know who’s on your courts, so start sending bios in NOW! A suggestion on article word count: Remember that the longer the article, the smaller your photos will be. Less words, bigger photos! If you want one page, then your article should be around 600 words. For two pages, approximately 1,000-1,200 words tops. You want to show off those beautiful color photos, don’t you? Again, this is just a suggestion, but worth considering, and keep in mind that we do edit articles for space. This year, follow us on Facebook for information on our new Mardi Gras Services packages. We will have special packages that include your pages in the magazine, photographer, posters, flyers, shirts, key chains, koozies and other merchandise for your krewes. We will be the number one Mardi Gras krewe destination for all of your needs! For more information, please call (337_ 348-2958 or message us on our new Facebook page @mardigrasmagazine.
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This page top left is Chantell Leger, proudly bringing home the deer sausage for her family. Top right Kevin Berkin with his hunting dog. Middle photo was submitted by SGS outfitters, a hunter and his dog hunting opening morning of teal season! This page to the bottom right is a picture submitted by Eric Krielow of the youngsters with their bounty opening day of teal season this year. Last but not least bottom left is a pot of some good smelling teal fixing to become a gumbo somewhere in Louisiana submitted by Rob Haydel. Thanks for your submissions! :)
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This page; top left Jeff Aguillard submitted this tasty photo of his brother Jordan and Mom Meredes Aguillard cleaning and cooking teal. Top right Ryan Navarre submitted a photo from teal opening day. Bottom left pictured left to right Isaac, Ben, and Will Hormell. Bottom right photo submitted by Scott Turner pictured left to right RJ Bellon and Abby Miller. Thanks for your submissions! .
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My Take on Red Beans and Rice By Dawn Miranda Hughes-Daley
I recently set out to create my own perfect red beans and rice recipe. I succeeded in my endeavors on my very first try. I commonly cook red beans and rice, but I never measure anything out. This time I did, and the end result was a some of the best I’d ever made! Originally, this dish was only made with a ham bone, but I like mine with sausage and Tasso, as you will commonly find in today’s restaurants.
Ingredients 1 lb. dried kidney beans 1 whole smoked ham hock 1/2 cup Tasso (chopped into small pieces) 1/2 lb. smoked sausage (sliced into bite-sized pieces)
I also decided to do a little research, and this is what I found:
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
Red beans and rice is a dish commonly associated with Louisiana Creole cuisine, traditionally made on Mondays with pork bones left over from Sunday dinner. Ham was traditionally a Sunday meal and Mondays were washday. The pot of beans could sit on the stove and simmer while the women were busy scrubbing clothes. This dish is fairly common throughout Louisiana and the Southeast. In fact, most restaurants in New Orleans and throughout the state serve this staple. Many neighborhood restaurants continue to offer it as their Monday lunch special, usually served with a side order of either smoked sausage or pork chops (even though Monday washdays are pretty much a thing of the past!). Red beans and rice still remain a choice dish for large gatherings such as Super Bowl, Mardi Gras, trail rides and so on. Indeed, red beans and rice are very much part of our Louisiana identity.
1 sweet onions (chopped) 1 green bell pepper (chopped) 3 cloves of garlic (minced) 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour 2 bay leaves 1 tsp. Tony Chachere’s Creole seasoning, or to your taste 1/2 tsp. coarse ground black pepper 1 cup green onion tops for garnishing Directions In a large pot, soak beans overnight in enough water to cover them completely. Drain and rinse. In a deep pot, brown sliced sausage and Tasso, stirring with a wooden spoon until desired golden color starts to show on edges, or about 10 minutes, over a medium to high heat. With a slotted spoon remove and reserve in a large bowl. In the same pot over a medium heat add the oil, flour, onions, green pepper and garlic. Stir frequently and cook until it is light brown. Add the sausage and Tasso back to the pot along with the whole smoked ham hock and the rinsed and drained beans. Add enough water to cover the beans by about an inch above them. Season with Creole seasoning, coarse ground black pepper and the bay leaves. Cook slowly on low heat until beans are tender (about an hour and a half), stirring often and adding water as needed. Serve over steamed rice and garnish with green onions.
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Breakfast & Daily Lunch Specials. We also service all your processing needs. Best Sausage & Boudin Around! Monday-Friday 5am-5pm Saturday 5am-12pm 726 E. Russell Ave, Welsh, LA | 337-734-2500
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Russell Pawlowski
Cajun Red Head Wild Game Duck and Andouille Sausage Gumbo The long, hot summer is finally over and that means its time for gumbo! Here is a recipe for one of my favorites. Ingredients 4 duck legs or 1 whole duck 2 tablespoons Cajun Red Head Wild Game, to taste ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or rendered
Instructions Preheat oven to 350°. Place duck in a roasting pan, and season with Cajun Red Head Wild Game. Roast until tender, about 1 hour for legs or 2 hours for whole duck. If desired, reserve rendered duck fat to make roux. Let duck cool, and pick meat off bones. Alternatively, duck can be smoked. In a large cast-iron Dutch oven, heat ½ cup oil (or reserved duck fat) over medium-high heat until almost smoking. Add flour; cook, whisking constantly, until roux turns a deep brown, resembling the color of peanut butter (or even a little darker for a richer flavor), 10 to 12 minutes. Add onion, celery, and bell pepper; reduce heat to medium, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in sausage and cook for 3 minutes; stir in garlic. Whisk in stock, 1 cup at a time; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes. In a small skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil (or rendered duck fat) over medium-high heat. When oil is hot but not smoking, sear okra, and add to pot along with green onion. Add duck meat, Worcestershire, thyme, filé powder (if using), hot sauce, and a little salt. Simmer over low heat for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
duck fat divided ¾ cup all-purpose flour 2 medium yellow onions chopped 3 stalks celery chopped 1 large green bell pepper chopped ½ pound andouille sausage, halved lengthwise and sliced
Skim off any fat from top. Season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Serve with hot cooked rice, if desired. Garnish with green onion, if desired.
4 to 5 cloves garlic 6 cups chicken stock 2 cups sliced okra, fresh or frozen ½ cup chopped green onion 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 1 teaspoon filé powder Hot sauce, salt, and pepper to taste Hot cooked rice (optional) Garnish: chopped green onion
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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, Grilled Jalapeno Cheese and much more! They have service industry specials as well as 1st responders specials! The grill is open Monday thru Saturday 7am—until. You can enjoy music and pool while you have a draft beer are one of their many specialty drinks. Now available on WaitR so you can enjoy at work are home by delivery!
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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.
Hackett’s Cajun Kitchen
5614 HWY 14, Lake Charles, Louisiana
Buffi’s Peauxboys 3606 Ryan Street Lake Charles, LA
337-602-6949 3620 Gerstner Memorial Blvd. Suite H Lake Charles, Louisiana 337-656-2883
If you’re looking for a Louisiana Poboy, Buffi’s Peauxboys is the place to go! It’s a little hide away restaurant on the east side of Lake Charles. They serve gourmet, New Orleans style poboys that pack a big punch in flavor. The options are endless when your searching for southern flavors with a flare. Their speciality is the Boiled Crawfish Peauxboy. You can find us on Facebook. Now available on Waitr as well!
337-474-3731 www.hackettscajunkitchen.com If you love boudin, sausage or home cooked plate lunches you’ll want to head on down to Hackett’s Cajun Kitchen. Hackett’s has so many great varieties of boudin that you’ll have to get more than one because it will be to hard to choose! Their sausage is pretty darn good as well! Plate lunch are served daily Monday thru Saturday. If you love Crawfish and Boudin you’ll have to try their special Crawfish Boudin it will take you to Cajun heaven for sure!
Los Ponchos Mexican Grill 2502 Broad St., Lake Charles, Louisiana 337-564-5814 2555 N. HWY 171, Moss Bluff, Louisiana 337-905-1016 520 HWY 397, Lake Charles, Louisiana 337-602-5553
Cajun Tales Seafood Restaurant 501 North Adams Street, Welsh Louisiana 337-734-4772 | www.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 special, crawfish pie, broiled stuffed catfish and awardwinning seafood gumbo… just to name a few of their great menu selections. They offer a buffet on Friday & Saturday evening and a breakfast buffet on Sundays. 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, gumbo, red beans & rice 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.
Los Ponchos Mexican Grill has three location in the Lake area to better serve you. They serve an authentic Mexican Tex-Mex menu. They have 2 for 1 margaritas all day everyday. They have a lunch menu for $6.99 with a sweet tea. All of their locations are located next to a video poker right next door. With their great prices, drink specials and great tasting food you are sure to find a unique little place to dine!
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! Some of our specialties 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 donutflavored vodka and coffee served with a sugared rim or the Raspberry Sparkler, which is raspberry vodka and champagne & everyone's favorite Bloody Mary!
Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp
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3821 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana. 337-476-2777 www.therajasgrill.com The cuisine at Raja’s Curry Kitchen & Grill reflects the food found in modern day India with diverse Indian cuisine. They have a freshly prepared buffet each day. You can get the buffet or order off the menu. The buffet offers some of their most popular foods and is serves fresh and hot. So go on down to Raja’s Curry Kitchen & Grill ready to taste some foreign flavors that will have you come back for more very soon!
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!
Sassy Oil & Vinegar
Tio Juan’s Fresh Taco’s & More
Raja’s Curry Kitchen & Grill
4310 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA 337-540-1408 www.sassyoilandvinegar.com Sassy Oil & Vinegar has recently opened a cafe inside The SEED Center Lobby. They have a coffee bar with a 75-cent cup of coffee for a quick cup of Joe on the Go. Their menu includes sandwiches and salads made to order. Two-egg omelets are also available with your choice of add-ons. One of the unique features of the cafe is that their menu changes weekly, with one new item included each week. It can range from healthy varieties of chicken salad and avocado chicken toast to the not-so-healthy Super Deluxe Nachos and Frito Pie. They also sell bottles of oils and vinegars with flavor cards to give you ideas on how to use them. They like to say, "It's OK to play with your food!” Look for Sassy Oil & Vinegar to go on Waitr in July.
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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!
Roy’s Meat Market
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vored, 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.
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, etouffee-loaded pistolettes and the locally fa-
401 S. Thompson Ave., Iowa, Louisiana 337-582-2220 This isn’t just your average everyday but butcher shop. They are a specialty grocery store and a restaurant as well. They have daily lunch specials each day of the week it is different serving up anything from shrimp stew, beef tips, pork jambalaya, pork chops & gravy, of course they all have great sides with all their plate lunches, and so much more. They have really great burgers, chicken etouffee, and sandwiches. They are one of the number one places to go during hunting season to get your meat processing need taken care of as well. So next time you are passing thru Iowa stop by Roy’s and the friendly staff will be happy to get you what ever you choose to try!
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If you’re looking for a Louisiana Poboy, Buffi’s Peauxboys is the place to GEAUX!
The place to go when your night shift is over — for the best Breakfast & Drinks.
Buffi’s Now Has Two Locations 3606 Ryan St. Lake Charles, LA Phone: 337-602-6949 3620 Gerstner Memorial Blvd. Suite H. Lake Charles, LA Phone: 337-656-2883 Also NOW available on wiatr app, order today! Hours — M-F 10am—8pm Sun-Sat 10am—4pm
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Flea Fest is set for November 10-11 in the Burton Complex Event Barn, located on the South side of the Burton Coliseum. Regular show hours are 9am-5pm both Saturday and Sunday. Adult tickets for regular hours are $5, with the exception of Saturday from 8am-9am (The Early Bird Hour) when ticket prices are $10. Kids 12 & under are admitted free at all times. Tickets are only available at the gate – cash only. Parking is free, but if shoppers want an upclose space, a limited number of spots are available in a special VIP parking lot for only $2. The venue is entirely covered so the event will go on rain or shine! More details can be found at www.FleaFest.com and Facebook.com/FleaFest/.