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A Note From Lauren Nunsense Recently, Phil and I attended the one-woman performance of Late Night Catechism at the Rosa Hart Theatre to benefit the Calcasieu Women’s Shelter. It was hysterically funny, and to say that it brought back memories was an understatement. I felt as if I’d traveled through time to St. Lazarus School in East Boston in the 1960s. For a few hours, I was transported right back to that little red brick building that sat between the convent and the big, ornate Italian church. The nuns who taught there belonged to the order of the Sisters of St. Joseph, and when I started first grade, they were still wearing long black robes and veils and starched white wimples, with big wooden rosaries dangling from their waists. They dressed like this whether it was 25 degrees or 90 degrees, and because they never seemed to show any discomfort at all, I thought they were superhuman. Sister Elizabeth Mary taught first grade. She was a sweet woman with a shiny red face. A lot of the nuns had shiny red faces (I always thought it was because their wimples were too tight) but some of them weren’t very sweet. Like Sister Justinian, who taught eighth
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grade and bellowed at her students like a drill sergeant. My cousin Karen, who was six years older than me, had her and said she gave her nightmares. Luckily, by the time I’d reached eighth grade, Justinian had been transferred somewhere else (maybe to the Marines—perhaps they were looking for A Few Good Nuns?). And by then, the medieval black robes were gradually being replaced by actual dresses and suits, along with a short veil, which actually revealed the nuns’ hair. Soon, the veils were discarded altogether. The Church, it was a-changing. In the lower grades, it seemed that most of our days were spent listening to the nuns talk about Jesus and the saints and the Blessed Mother. Suffering and death were at the top of the list. They loved to tell us gory tales about saints being tortured, fed to the lions, beheaded, burned alive and so on. “And they did this for Jesus,” they would say. “Would you do that for Jesus?” Of course we wouldn’t, we were seven years old and just wanted to jump rope and eat popsicles, but we had to nod and say, “Yes, Sister.” And inevitably, that would lead to how Jesus laid down his life for us. So Jesus suffered a horrible death for us and the saints suffered
a horrible death for Jesus. And at any time, our faith could be tested. This made all of us pretty nervous. If you were sick or had some problem and made the mistake of mentioning it, the nuns would look at you as if you were crazy and point to the ubiquitous crucifix hanging on every wall. “Did Jesus complain when He was dying on the cross?” they would ask. “No, Sister.” “That’s right, He didn’t. So offer it up!” My cousin Richard fell during recess when he was in fourth grade. He complained about his leg hurting, but the nuns made him walk on it and said that he was being a baby and pointed to the crucifix. That night, he went to Mass General Hospital and X-rays revealed a compound fracture. My uncle paid a visit to the convent the next day, and let’s just say that after that, there was no mention of Richard offering up his broken leg. If they weren’t indoctrinating us into the mysteries of the Church or educating us, they were yelling at the boys, smacking their knuckles with rulers and making them stand in wastebaskets in the corner of the room. The same three boys got into trouble all the time: Richard DiSessa,
Robert Alioto, Mark Tescione. You could always count on one of them to act up when things started getting dull. The mayhem that would ensue would sometimes last for an hour. It got us out of a lot of tests. In spite of all this, we managed to get a good education. And when we graduated, we all went on to Catholic high schools throughout the city, because back in the 70s, the Boston Public School system was dreadful, and parochial high schools offered a much higher standard of education. But that was a lifetime ago. The school has since closed and the building was razed to the ground. St. Lazarus Church is still there, but it merged with the “Irish” church, St. Joseph’s, which used to be down the street and no longer exists. Everything has changed. But I do look back on those grade school days with a smile. It was another world, another time, that will never come again. And although I learned a lot, I never quite got the hang of offering it up.
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By Maria Alcantara Faul
In an enterprise founded on destruction and killing, military doctors have a unique mission. They must mend the wounds of both their comrades and enemies. Doctors in combat rarely carry a weapon, and in most instances, are exempt from being fired upon. That fact, though, doesn’t always protect them from danger, and it surely does not exempt them from the stresses of war. Casualties are what wartime military doctors deal with every day. Lake Charles orthopedic surgeon Scott Hofer is one of the few who has had the chance to serve his country as a wartime military doctor.
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Hofer was born and raised in Colorado. When it was time to choose a college, he chose Arizona State University in Tempe. “My friends went to ASU, and I wanted to go out of state for school,” he said. His decision to pursue a career in medicine wasn’t based on his friends’ recommendations, however. The decision was driven by his personal exposure to the medical field, especially orthopedics. Growing up, Hofer had to undergo several surgeries to correct a foot deformity. “I had surgeries when I was 2, 7 and 12 years old, and I really liked my surgeon,” he said.
He also worked as a volunteer and later, a professional on the Ski Patrol in Colorado, Arizona, and Utah, addressing orthopedic injuries. These experiences encouraged him to take his interest a step further. He was accepted to Western University of Health Sciences, in Pomona, Ca. His medical school tuition and fees were paid in full through the U.S. Army’s Health Professional Scholarship Program, which are applied for after being accepted to medical school. As part of the scholarship, Hofer had a four-year obligation to serve in the Army. He ended up doing his orthopedic training
there, and spent a total of 12 years on active duty. He later served his orthopedic residency at William Beaumont Army Medical Center/Texas Tech University in El Paso. Hofer received basic and advanced courses in the Army, which consisted of basic soldiering skills and leadership. He also took basic and advanced army officer courses and a combat casualty care course. As an orthopedic surgeon in the military, his medical training was a combination of military and civilian cases. He was privy to an interesting mix of civilian trauma and basic army
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A soldier's memorial in Baghdad practices with a variety of patients. Hofer served as a flight surgeon in Chunchon, Korea for 14 months. He then served as a brigade surgeon to a Mechanized Infantry Brigade Combat Team at Ft. Carson, Co. for three years. During this time, he spent three months serving in Kuwait during Operation Intrinsic Action. After Kuwait and four years at Ft. Bliss, Tx., he spent two years as an orthopedic surgeon in Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo. His stint in Ft. Leonard, a basic training post, included a sixmonth deployment to Baghdad. Hofer’s unit was in the Green Zone, in Saddam’s hospital, Ibn Sina. “It was the nicest hospital in the
region, but still run down and dirty by our standards,” he said. The facility had the only head/neck/eye team in the area, so Ibn Sina was basically the only Level 1 trauma center for the whole country. Hofer, along with other doctors, almost exclusively worked on blast and gunshot wounds, with an occasional blunt trauma or simple fracture thrown in. “Over 70 percent of war wounds are to the extremities, and I was the only assigned orthopedic surgeon, so I was the busiest surgeon there,” Hofer explained. “Fortunately, we had one or two ortho docs from reserve units, and all the other surgeons were
eventually cross-trained to assist with washing out and stabilizing open fractures, blast and gunshot wounds.” Hofer felt that his role in the combat zone was not particularly dangerous compared to the role of combat units that were out on the streets of Baghdad. “Of course we had random car bombs, mortar fire, and one suicide bomber, “ he said. “But with those threats, you were either unlucky—in the wrong place at the wrong time— or you had nothing to worry about.” He said that they needed to pay close attention to everything around them. “You never knew if the locals were good guys or bad guys,” he said. “In general, I felt relatively safe and fortunate compared to the guys outside the walls of the Green Zone.” Hofer resigned his commission as Lieutenant Colonel from the Army after 12 years of service. He, his wife Adrienne and their 15-year-old son Tanner have settled in Lake Charles. Certified in both orthopedic surgery and sports medicine by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons, Hofer currently works as an orthopedic surgeon for Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, where he addresses musculoskeletal problems that include fractures, ligament reconstructions, arthroscopy, and joint replacement. In addition, Hofer is developing a fairly busy foot/ankle surgery practice. “You make the best of whatever situation you find yourself in and get
what you can from it,” he said. He obviously doesn’t see many gunshot injuries now, but he personally has a greater understanding of the Middle East and empathy for the people stuck in a war-torn country—and feels much more appreciation for the country that he lives in. When asked if he would encourage young people to serve in the military, he replied, “Not everyone is cut out for the military. For those who are not, there are other ways of serving your country and your community. The military is an excellent way to develop self discipline, leadership and organizational skills while giving the opportunity to go to places that most people will never see or experience.” He pointed out that our country was founded by people who selflessly served to make our country what it is. “Those who have spent time in the military have a much greater appreciation of what it means to be an American,” he said. “There’s a big world out there with much to see and do. There are many causes to champion, and you can make a lot of positive differences in the world.” He points out that none of this can be done by sitting in front of the television, in a movie theater, or video gaming console. “Life is for living and not watching,” he said. “Be active, involved, and do something positive every day to make your neighborhood, city, state, country, world a better place.”
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City of Lake Charles and Mayor’s Armed Forces Commission to Host 2010 Veterans Day Activities The Mayor’s Armed Forces Commission and the City of Lake Charles will host the City’s annual Veteran’s Day activities beginning with the Veterans Day service at Veterans Memorial Park on Sat., Nov. 6 at 10 a.m. Special recognition at the ceremony will be given to World War II and Korean War veterans. The annual Veterans Day parade will follow the Veterans Day service at 11 a.m. The parade will begin at the north end of the Civic Center going north on Lakeshore Dr. to Pine St., continuing east on Pine St. to Ryan St., south on Ryan St. to Clarence St., and west on Clarence St. to Bord du Lac Dr., concluding behind the Civic Center. Following the Veterans Day parade, a gumbo cook-off will take place at the Civic Center.
Post 1, along with members of the armed forces, will compete with cooking teams. Business organizations or individuals interested in participating in the Veterans Day parade must fill out a parade application no later than Thurs., Nov. 4 and return the application to: Office of the Mayor, City Hall, P.O. Box 900, Lake Charles, LA 70602; or FAX the application to 491-1206. Applications can be picked up at City Hall or interested parade participants can call City Hall at 491-1201 and have the application faxed to them. A copy of the application can also be downloaded from the City of Lake Charles’ Web site, www.cityoflakecharles.com. For more information, call 491-1201.
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Calcasieu Parish Schools 2010 Veterans’ Day Programs The following schools will host programs for the public to attend: • College Oaks Elementary, Nov. 10 at 9 a.m. • Dolby Elementary, Nov. 10 at 8 a.m. at the play court. • DeQuincy Elementary, Nov. 10 at 9 a.m. in the cafetorium. • Henry Heights Elementary, Nov. 10 at 8:30 a.m. in individual classrooms for invited veterans. • LeBleu Settlement Elementary, Nov. 5 at 1:30 p.m. in the multi-purpose room. • Moss Bluff Elementary, Nov. 10 at 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. in the cafeteria. • A.A. Nelson Elementary, Nov. 9 at 9 a.m. in the Nelson Gym.
• Pearl Watson Elementary, Nov. 10 at 1:30 p.m. at the school. • DeQuincy Middle School, Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. in the gym. • Moss Bluff Middle School, Nov. 10 at 9 a.m. in the boys’ gym. • Vinton Middle School, Nov. 10 at 2:15 p.m. in the gym. • Barbe High School, Nov. 4 at 10 a.m. in the boys’ gym. • Sam Houston High School, Nov. 10 at 8:42 a.m. in the gym. • Starks High School, Nov. 10 at 10:30 a.m. in the elementary gym. • Westlake High School week of Nov. 8, view a tribute to veterans in the main lobby. Schools not listed will have classroom or school-wide activities. TJN
Calling all Gingerbread House Builders! Deadline for Registration – Nov. 12 The aroma of holiday spices, candy canes, sugar gumdrops, and gingerbread will soon swirl through the air. The Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau knows that nothing says Christmas quite like gingerbread houses! Entry forms are now available for the Annual Gingerbread House Contest to be held at noon Sat., Dec. 4, in conjunction with the Lake Charles Annual Christmas Lighting Festival. Sponsored by the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau, the contest and awards ceremony will be held at the bureau located at 1205 North Lakeshore Drive in Lake Charles. Entry divisions Volume 2 • Issue 16
include amateur, professional and school groups. Southwest Louisiana’s very own mascot, Gumbeaux Gator, will help present the awards on Dec. 4. The Gingerbread Houses will remain on display at the bureau throughout the month of December, and all visitors during that time will be able to vote on the People’s Choice Award to be announced Tues., Dec. 28, at the bureau. The deadline for entering the contest is Nov. 12. Entries must be delivered to the Convention & Visitors Bureau between 14:30 p.m., Fri., Dec. 3. For registration information, contact the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau, at 436-9588 or visit www.visitlakecharles.org. TJN
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Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon Set for Nov. 17-19 Tune in and turn up the volume! The Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon is scheduled for Nov. 17-19, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the Times Square Media Broadcasting Stations: Gator 99.5, FUN Radio 92.9, 107 JAMZ, KISS FM 92.1 and Cajun Radio 1470 AM. For 36 hours, each station will fill the airwaves with inspirational stories of hope, courage and
modern day medical miracles. Listeners will hear remarkable stories of hope and healing from kids whose lives have been impacted by generous donations to the Children’s Miracle Network. Radio listeners can call in to (337) 437-7155 during the live broadcast and make a donation, or log on anytime to www.stpatrickfoundation.org. to make a dona-
tion to help the kids of Southwest Louisiana. Also, for the first time, a text donation option is being introduced. By texting the word “Miracle” to the number 50555, a $10 donation will be made to the Children’s Miracle Network of Southwest Louisiana. The $10 donation will be added to the donor’s next cell phone bill. All text message donations go to
CMN of Southwest Louisiana. Funds raised through the Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon will stay local to help improve pediatric medical care services and health education opportunities throughout the Southwest Louisiana Region. For more information, call (337) 430-5353. TJN
theCityChurch and Laundry World Veteran’s Day Appreciation To celebrate and value the service of our veterans, theCityChurch and Laundry World are giving away laundry services to veterans the week of Veteran’s Day. From Thurs., Nov. 11 through Wed. Nov. 16: • FREE Coin-Wash to all veterans (up to five loads). Please bring documentation of veteran status, such as military service ID, DD214, award letter, etc. • FREE drop-off laundry to the spouses of deployed veterans or the surviving spouse of veterans killed in action (30-pound limit). If they are overrun with responses, they’ll give out vouchers so you can return another week to be properly served without delay. Spouses, please bring a copy of your husband’s deployment orders to show us. For details about the specifics of the Veteran’s Day Outreach, go to www.LaundryWorld.net/blog. TJN
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GRUBB ELECTED PRESIDENT OF LOUISIANA REALTORS Derenda Grubb, with CENTURY 21 Bessette Realty in Lake Charles, was installed as the 2011 President of Louisiana REALTORS® during the group’s 2010 Fall Business Meetings in Baton Rouge. Grubb was a teacher for 16 years before becoming a REALTOR® in 1997. She has received numerous honors as a REALTOR®, including “Rookie of the Year” and REALTOR® of the Year in 2007, both awarded by the Southwest Louisiana Association of Derenda Grubb REALTOR®s. She has served in several positions for this organization including president in 2008. The installation ceremony was held at a special reception on Sept. 16 with over 100 Louisiana REALTOR® members in attendance. Grubb and her leadership team begin their terms on Jan. 1, 2011.
WESTLAKE’S MAX CALDARERA CELEBRATES 200TH WIN Westlake High School’s head coach, Max Caldarera, recently celebrated his 200th victory with a win over Northwest High School. Caldarera has been in the educational field for 39 years, beginning in 1972. For 33 years, he has served as Westlake High’s head coach. In 2007, he led the Ram football team to the state championship game at the Super Dome in New Orleans. The Rams have been in the playoffs 22 times, quarterfinals twice and semifinals three times. Caldarera and his wife Wanda have two children, Kimberly Dixon and Max “Pistol” Caldarera.
CAMERON STATE BANK NAMES BRANCH MANAGER FOR NEW LOCATION Danielle Thibodeaux Truax has been named branch manager of Cameron State Bank’s new Country Club banking center. Truax is originally from Creole. She earned a diploma in accounting from Delta School of Business. Truax has over eight years of experience in the financial field, working in management and customer service. Cameron State Danielle Truax Bank’s newest banking center is located at 2800 Country Club Road in Lake Charles and will open in November. L’AUBERGE PROMOTES DARTEZ TO SECURITY MANAGER L’Auberge du Lac Casino Resort announces the promotion of Willie Dartez to the position of security manager. He is a commissioned deputy with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff ’s Office. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from McNeese State University while playing for the Cowboys from 2000-2005. In his new role, Dartez is charged with Willie Dartez providing direct and general supervision to security team members to ensure effective and efficient security operations; resolving guest complaints; maintaining a safe environment for L’Auberge guests; ensuring proper arrest procedures; establishing and maintaining positive communication with law enforcement agencies; and overseeing the scheduling, training and development of security team members. Volume 2 • Issue 16
Nikki Fontenot, director of Interview for Life and Doug Gehrig, owner and operator of McDonald’s of Southwest Louisiana.
MCDONALD’S OF SWLA CONTRIBUTES TO INTERVIEW FOR LIFE McDonald’s of Southwest Louisiana recently contributed $10,000 to Interview for Life to assist with student education workshops. Interview for Life conducts traveling workshops to help high school and college students make a smooth transition into the adult business world. The program’s curriculum is designed to boost confidence, help set personal and career goals, introduce the interview process and prepare students for a professional environment. For more information about Interview for Life, visit www.interviewforlife.com. McDonald’s of Southwest Louisiana (11 restaurants throughout Calcasieu Parish) is dedicated to serving and assisting SWLA community. For more information on McDonald’s of Southwest Louisiana, contact Jen Breen at 478-7396.
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LEWIS MIDDLE SCHOOL RECOGNIZED FOR 50 YEARS OF CONTINUOUS ACCREDITATION W. W. Lewis Middle School was recognized for maintaining 50 years of continuous accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI). An accrediting division for AdvancED, SACS CASI assists schools and districts through the accreditation process and helps those institutions demonstrate a continuous commitment to providing quality education programs that are aimed at improving student performance. To earn accreditation, schools must meet AdvancED’s high standards, be evaluated by a team of professionals from outside the school, and implement a continuous process of school improvement. Parents and interested community members can learn more about accreditation at www.advanc-ed.org.
GRAYWOOD ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF MCNEESE WOMEN’S TENNIS TEAM FUNDRAISER Gray Stream, president of Graywood, a master planned community in South Lake Charles, recently announced the results of the McNeese Women’s Tennis Team Fundraiser presented by the Sports Club at Graywood. A full slate of tennis players participated in the doubles tournament and the community came out to enjoy the wine tasting and silent auction. The total amount of the donation to the McNeese Women’s Tennis Team was $8,230.36. ONCOLOGY & HEMATOLOGY INSTITUTE NAMES PRACTICE ADMINISTRATOR/NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR The Oncology & Hematology Institute of SWLA is pleased to welcome Mikaa Meeks as practice administrator/director of new business development. Meeks brings over 12 years experience in health care management and health care-related business development to the Institute, and is a certified medical office manager and managed care manager. She will be responsible for supervising daily operational activities, as well as cultivating the new business developMikaa Meeks ment projects of the Institute. CORMIER APPOINTED TO SERVE ON WCCH FINANCE COMMITTEE James “J.C.” Cormier, security shift supervisor at Citgo Petroleum Corporation, has been appointed by West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital’s board of commissioners to serve as a community representative on the hospital’s finance committee. As a committee member, Cormier will share responsibility in the administration of the monetary funds of the district and hospital, including investments, and will also provide oversight and administration in the preparation of a comprehensive budget and financial plan for each ensuing financial year for the hospital service district. Cormier is a resident of Westlake and has worked at Citgo Petroleum James Cormier Corporation for 35 years.
2010 McNeese Homecoming King and Queen Donavon Anderson and Laura Dunnick
MSU SELECTS HOMECOMING ROYALTY Laura Dunnick, a biology senior, and Donavon Anderson, an electrical engineering senior, both from Lake Charles, have been named as McNeese’s 2010 Homecoming Queen and King. The royal pair and their court were presented during the McNeese vs. Nicholls State football game on Sat., Oct. 30, in Cowboy Stadium. Other court members presented during halftime ceremonies were Josh Dewees, Elton, Carrie Hebert, Lacassine, Deil LaLande, Creole, and Mandy Michalko, Hackberry, seniors; Roger Laughlin, Elton, Kyle Leger, Sulphur, Erin Moore, Westlake, and Amanda Perkins, Lake Charles, juniors; Staci Guidry, Lake Charles, and Will Hetzel, Hathaway, sophomores; and Lauren DeVillier, Lacassine, and Ryan Rapp, Sulphur, freshmen. CONNER EARNS FELLOWSHIP Lisa S. Conner, business office director of Imperial Calcasieu Medical Group, LLP, has been named a Fellow in the American College of Medical Practice Executives. She is one of the first women in the state to receive this distinction, considered the highest in the medical group practice management profession. Conner has over 19 years of experience in the healthcare field. She holds Bachelor of Science degrees in accounting and finance from McNeese State University and is also a certified administrator of surgery centers. Conner currently serves as president of the Louisiana Medical Group Management Association. PAGE 10
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2000 HEALTH FOUNDATION SELECTS “MAKING A DIFFERENCE” AWARD WINNERS The 2000 Health Foundation has selected Ethel Precht and Marva Matthews as the “Making a Difference” Award recipients for the upcoming Platinum and Pearls Gala/Fundraiser feaEthel Precht Marva Matthews turing “Dancing with the Stars” Tango Masquerade Ball. The 2000 Health Foundation chooses to honor citizens who have made exemplary strides and whose accomplishments have not gone unnoticed throughout the southwest Louisiana community. Precht is a breast cancer survivor and founder of the Ethel Precht Hope Breast Cancer 3k. Mrs. Matthews is the facilitator and a key organizer for Sisters Survivors Breast Cancer Support Group. Both recipients are major forces in the community and work hard to help countless others to overcome the challenges of breast cancer. They have also promoted community-wide awareness of the seriousness of the illness. SULPHUR COWBOY QUALIFIES FOR WRANGLER NATIONAL FINALS Shane Hanchey, the 2009 Resistol Tie-Down Roping Rookie of the Year, has qualified for his first Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, which will be held Dec. 2-11 in Las Vegas. The Sulphur cowboy finished fifth in the 2010 PRCA World Standing, where the top 15 in each event go on to compete at the Thomas and Mack Arena in Las Vegas. Shane is the 21-year-old son of Doug and Gail Hanchey, and is one of only three cowboys from Louisiana to qualify for the finals. Volume 2 • Issue 16
COMMUNITY ONCOLOGY RESOURCES FOUNDATION, INC. WELCOMES NEW STAFF MEMBERS The Community Oncology Resources Foundation, Inc. recently named P. LeNae Goolsby, J.D. as senior executive director. Goolsby recently graduated from Tulane University Law School and is the President and CEO of Ivy & Granger Consulting, Inc. Prior to attending law school, Mrs. Goolsby was the Practice Administrator for Southern Tennessee Cancer Center, Inc. Additionally, the foundation named Kati M. Smith as director of fundraising and event planning. Previously, Smith actively volunteered for the Texas Children’s Cancer Center and the Children’s Cancer Hospital at MD Anderson in Houston, and was instrumental in assisting in the coordination of various cancer research fundraising events. Smith will be bringing that experience to the Community Oncology Resources Foundation, Inc. by coordinating annual fund-raising events and volunteer efforts. For more information, contact the foundation at www.corfoundation@gmail.org.
LaNae Goolsby, J.D.
Kati M. Smith FAMILY FOUNDATION RECEIVES DONATION The Family Foundation of Southwest Louisiana, the endowment arm of Family and Youth Counseling Agency, accepted a $10,000 matching endowment from Jenny Leger and ConocoPhillips. Leger donated $5,000 to the Foundation and ConocoPhillips contributed $5,000 under an employee Matching Gift Plan. Leger is employed at the ConocoPhillips Lake Charles Manufacturing Complex. The endowment was made in memory of Leger’s father, W.A. Glasspool. TJN
From left to right: Julio Galan, Executive Director of Family & Youth, Bill Glasspool, Jenny Leger, Louise Glasspool, and Willie Tempton, Jr., ConocoPhillips Lake Charles Refinery Plant Manager.
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What is hospice? How does a patient qualify for hospice care and what services are provided for hospice patients? Can you give me some specific information about Hospice Care 2000?
Hospice is a concept of care, which assist a person in their right to be in control of their lives, to be free from pain and to experience the challenges of their illness with dignity. Hospice Care 2000 emphasizes palliative care through pain and symptom management, and psychosocial and spiritual support. We understand how important it is to be cared for with compassion, dignity and respect in the comfort of your own home or environment. We provide patients and family members with personalized care which includes medical attention and emotional support. We also offer volunteer services, and a bereavement program. Our staff includes a team of professionals to care for the hospice patient. We have board certified physicians and professional nurses who meet the patient’s medical needs. Hospice aides and homemakers assist with the patient’s personal care and volunteer workers devote their time in assisting the family and caregiver. To complete our professional staff, we have counselors, therapists, and clergy who meet the physical, mental and spiritual needs of our patients. Hospice Care 2000 admits patients under the care of their physicians. Our RNs are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Hospice care is affordable. Medicare and Medicaid’s “Hospice Benefit” covers services related to a terminal illness with no deductibles, co-insurance or out of pocket expenses when the patient qualifies. The benefit also covers the cost of medication, supplies, equipment, and all other services related to the terminal illness. Private insurance is accepted with prior authorization. Some common diagnoses that qualifies a patient for hospice care include terminal cancer, stage IV congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, stage IV alzheimers /dementia, complete renal failure, etc. For an in-home clinical consultation by a hospice care professional, call 1-800-HOME-CARE (337)-466-3227.
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oyle By Jim D
The Wisdom of Advice I had a call last week from a young lawyer; well, from my superannuated perspective, almost everybody else is young. Anyway, his dad, another lawyer who is a contemporary of mine and somebody for whom I have great respect, told him to call me about a particularly arcane legal matter over which I have developed a certain amount of expertise. Not only was I happy to help, I dropped everything else on my schedule to tell him whatever he wanted to know. And in doing so, maybe I paid back a karmic debt of sorts. It is a trite but true statement that law school teaches you bupkus (that is a respected legal word, I’ll have you know) about being a lawyer. As one of my professors famously said, it’s the only degree you get that can be repealed by the legislature. Theoretically, the day after you’re sworn in, you can handle anything from wills to death penalty cases. But that hesitance I sense among the client community is usually wellfounded. I didn’t know a will from a well when I first started practicing. This is the kind of thing you learn by doing, and by asking other, older, hopefully wiser heads how to do it. When I was a baby lawyer, one of the real issues was billing. Believe it or not, back in those days, the bar put out something called a “minimum fee schedule” which made it an offense punishable by the discipline committee if you charged less than the rate posted in the book. I still remember the standard hourly rate was $30 per hour. I hope I’m not telling tales out of school, but that’s now ten percent of my usual hourly charge. I handled a case for one of the world’s largest insurance companies in the 1980s for $35 per hour, and still wound up charging them the largest fee they’d ever paid. And, by the way, earned every penny of it, thank you Volume 2 • Issue 16
very much. But by then, I was more or less experienced. Of course, I didn’t get that way on my own. I was never bashful about asking questions, and when I reached that point, I’d call the most prominent, most experienced lawyer in town. And you know what? Nobody ever turned me away. Like me, these lawyers took it as a great compliment to be asked. I learned most of what I know about this business from them. It is ironic, then, that the best tip I ever got about being a lawyer came from a newspaper reporter. Let me tell you the story. As a rookie sportswriter at the Baton Rouge paper, one who was then and there pursuing an LSU law degree, I had long conversations with Gibbs Adams. Gibbs was about 50 then, and already one of the most respected reporters covering the legal community in Louisiana. He is a member of the Hall of Fame of LSU’s Manship School of Journalism and the Louisiana Press Association annually honors an investigative reporter with the Gibbs Adams Award. He wore a suit to work every day and at the courthouse, you couldn’t distinguish him in any way from the lawyers he covered. When you talked to him about the practice of law, it was clear he knew at least as much as they did. Usually more. Certainly more than me. Gibbs took great pride in my first jury trial, which was in the summer of 1978, about two weeks after my official last day on the payroll. It was a criminal case, no great shakes really, an armed robbery trial of little notoriety. The only thing that made it newsworthy was me. So Gibbs covered the case. At the end of the first day, I made the tactical decision to put on character evidence, which mostly consisted of my client’s preacher, his girlfriend’s mother, a couple of high school
teachers and other assorted folks of good reputation telling the jury what a fine young man he was. But even though I had been taught in school that the use of such evidence would open the door to attacks on my client’s character that otherwise wouldn’t be allowed, my lack of experience meant that I couldn’t really calculate the damage such attacks would cause. Boy, was that a bad call. The prosecutor was Tony Marabella, then, as now, one of the finest trial lawyers in the state. He seized on my mistake and began to pummel my client’s reputation by asking question after question about crimes for which he had been charged, but never tried. This type of question would have been improper but for my rookie mistake. After about 30 minutes of this, court mercifully ended for the day. I was crestfallen. Gibbs and I were the only two people left in the courtroom. “Jimmy Doyle,” he said, using my sportswriter name, “you have two choices. You can leave here, go to your house, have three, four, or five double scotches and go to bed, and this young man will go to Angola for the next 20 years. Or you can go to
your office, dig out the law books and find every case you can read on other crimes evidence (the technical name for what was going on), and tomorrow, every time that prosecutor opens his mouth, you stand up and scream at the top of your lungs that he’s being unfair to your client. If you do that, you might have a chance.” I went to my office. I did what Gibbs suggested. I wish I could tell you it all worked out all right in the end (and maybe it did), but my client still got convicted. Although the jury was out for 11 hours and appeared to be “hung” until the last minute. Here’s the point. If I had given up after making a mistake, I wouldn’t be the lawyer I am today, certainly wouldn’t be worthy of giving anyone advice about this business. And the most valuable lesson I ever learned was from a guy who never went to law school, never argued a case, never practiced law. But who knew as much as any lawyer I ever saw. There’s a lesson there somewhere, I think. You guys look for it, and I’ll see you on the flip. TJN
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By Mike McHugh
This Monkey Business They Call Politics Every year leading up to Election Day, I get so disgusted with all of the negative campaign ads that I can’t wait for it to be over. That way, we can go straight to Christmas ads, which, while not much better, at least cause a little bit less of a drain on my pocketbook. The ads this year seem to be about the most negative that I’ve ever seen. I think that this is because the candidates are afraid to actually talk about where they stand on the issues. The
incumbents don’t want to discuss their voting records. This is understandable after having enacted several major pieces of legislation that they did not read and that later turned out to have been typed up by a bunch of chimpanzees gathered together in a room full of typewriters. Meanwhile, the challengers don’t really seem to have much of a clue of how to do things better, except maybe to give the chimpanzees an infinite amount of time. So, lacking any kind
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of real position on the issues, the only thing left to campaign on is to expose whatever dirty laundry they’ve been able to dig up about their opponent’s past, such as when they failed to return an overdue library book. The U.S. Senate race in Delaware is a prime example of what I am talking about. Here, the Republican hopeful, Christine O’Donnell, accused her opponent, Chris Coons, of being a Marxist. Coons flatly denied this allegation, saying that while, yes, he saw Duck Soup while he was in college, he has never watched another Marx Brothers movie since, and he doesn’t even think that they’re very funny. He then shot back, accusing O’Donnell of once having studied witchcraft. She, in turn, reacted by twitching her nose and turning Coons into a newt. This greatly increased his credibility among the voters, and as of this writing, he has a double-digit lead in the polls. Meanwhile, out in California, former governor Jerry Brown, whose good judgment is already in question, one: for being a Californian, and two: for seeking a return to the state’s top post, is caught on tape calling his opponent, Christine Whitman, by a dirty name. The issue briefly takes on more significance in the campaign
than the state’s abysmal unemployment rate, its burgeoning deficit, and its out-of-control celebrities. He does manage to avoid any fallout from the incident, however, by claiming that it wasn’t he, but O.J. Simpson, who had actually made the remark. Unfortunately, things are not much better here in Louisiana, where U.S. Rep. Charlie Melancon, and the incumbent, David Vitter, attempt to outdo each other in terms of who associates with the worst scoundrels. Melancon’s TV commercials accuse Vitter of being buddy-buddy with BP executives, and what’s worse, University of Alabama fans. Vitter, however, seems to be scoring more points by linking Melancon to President Obama, whose popularity in the state has suddenly sunken to about the same level as that of the fire ant. The anti-incumbency fervor in this election year does not seem to be limited to just the President, however. It looks like all public officials seeking re-election have about as much job security as a contestant on The Apprentice. Several have already lost their primaries, but, like the zombies in Night of the Living Dead, they refuse to be put down. In Alaska, for instance, Sen. Lisa Murkowski lost her primary battle to an upstart named Joe Miller, who thought he was running for president of his local Rotary Club chapter but somehow ended up on the wrong ballot. Undaunted, Murkowski is now waging a desperate write-in campaign in an attempt to avoid having to move from D.C. back to Alaska. And although I can’t say I blame her, I don’t see much chance of her winning, mainly because I doubt many voters will be able to spell her name right. Besides, there is no instance in recorded history, back to the time hieroglyphics were invented, where a write-in candidate has won an election. It’s hard to say why this year’s election seems to be uglier than most. Some people blame groups like the Tea Party. Others blame the news media. I tend to believe that it’s evidence of a severe shortage of good tequila in this country. All this having been said, I’ve got to believe that there is a better way for our country to select our political leaders. Maybe, we could put that bunch of chimpanzees in a room full of voting machines, and, given an infinite amount of time, they will eventually select the best people for the job. TJN
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By George “Tip” Cline
A Good Deal A friend called the other day from Lowe’s, all excited to discover that they were closing out bags of lawn fertilizer for 25 cents a bag. This wasn’t winterizing fertilizer; it was the kind you use during the spring and summer. This means that the bags would have to be stored until it was time to use them. It really was a great deal, as the usual price was much, much higher, and storing a few bags for the winter shouldn’t be a problem. The point here is that with a little foresight and planning, you can enjoy a nice savings on certain seasonal or discontinued items. Try to purchase items that you know you will eventually need and use. If you’re not sure, then you could easily waste that money. Don’t go buying things just because they’re a bargain, but when the right opportunity presents itself, take advantage of it. CHEERS TO ROUGE ET BLANC! In past columns, we’ve talked about some of the wine tastings held locally. Well, our granddaddy wine event, Rouge et Blanc, was an obvious success, with the culinary community providing an amazing variety of topdrawer food samplings. These restaurateurs offered really nice-sized portions for a taste of their excellent dishes. There is talk of increasing the number of tickets from 1,000 to maybe 1,500 for next year, as they sold out in two days this year. There may also be a change in venue for 2011, with the event perhaps taking advantage of the improvements to the Civic Center grounds and waterfront. The organizing group has Rouge et Blanc wellplanned and executed, as it seems to come off flawlessly, a sign of having Volume 2 • Issue 16
hard-working people that know what they are doing in charge. Hats off to them and to the whole Banners organization as they continually provide a wide range of cultural enrichment for the Southwest Louisiana community. DECEPTIVE LABELING In addition to the 14-ounce pound and all the other sneaky size changes that we are faced with, the use of non-defined package sizes is really a deceptive method of ripping off consumers. The “Fun” size, the “Value” size, the “Premium” size, etc., labeling really is a devious practice. A company can package any amount desired under these types of labels and get away with it. There is no way to standardize products sold that way, no comparing apples to apples, or oranges to oranges. There are some produce items that have always been sold by the “bunch” traditionally, but most everyone has a feel for those items. Sometimes, identical items are side by side, only labeled differently for pricing reasons. It is a disservice to loyal customers to do this. There is no shame in doing business in an open, honest way. I know it’s only the pursuit of the elusive greenback that causes businesses to try and pull the wool over the eyes of their patrons. Always let the management of any store that practices this type of deception know that you object to being manipulated, and that you would like to be treated as an informed consumer by an honest vendor. RAISE THE RED FLAG There is seemingly no end to the attempts to defraud and take advan-
tage of us by the evildoers. Our money is their game. Along with the regular mail, the Internet has become both a blessing and a curse in our everyday lives, as it provides easy access to us and our assets. There is a never-ending pursuit of our hardearned dollars by criminals who spend their days working full time to deceive us. It’s gotten to the point that requests that appear to be made by people we know need to be scrutinized, as the appeal may be from the hands of a rip-off artist posing as a friend or claiming to represent a reputable charity organization. Some of these attempts are very obvious frauds and some are so wellplanned and conceived that they can seem quite legitimate. Anything that requires immediate action should raise the reddest of flags. The bad guys are hoping that you don’t think things through. You’re not a fire department that has to act immediately—just take your time, think it out and ask questions to be sure. If you do have more money than you need and get the urge to throw it away, I could always start a “Retire to the French Riviera Fund” for your convenience.
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS On a personal note, I must comment with pride about my grandson, Sgt. Trinity Cline, who has just completed his six-year commitment to the United States Army. He has served two tours of duty in Iraq (30 months total), served in Korea and Pakistan (two earthquake relief details) and has passed through Afghanistan. He is very humble about his service to our country, and little does he realize just how proud we all are of his devotion to duty. He and the other members of our armed forces are the pride and joy of all of us. Some of them have even made the ultimate sacrifice for our beloved country, and their families need to know how valuable they were to the freedom that our country proudly stands for. Without them and their predecessors’ willingness to defend and protect us, we could not continue to exist. When you have a chance, visit with a soldier, sailor or Marine, and let them know just how dear their contributions are to you and to us all. TJN
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By Steve Springer M.D.
How Healthy and Fit are You? I have to focus this week’s House Call on the fact that nearly every muscle in my body is in revolt. If all of my body’s defense mechanisms could mount a unified response to my recent activities, there would be a picket line with bells and whistles, signs and shouts, and very heated complaints. My wife and I have recently started Allie’s Boot Camp as part of her Project Fit exercise training facility. You’ve probably seen these ads or heard about these activities, which consist of a six-week training course where we meet on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 5:15 a.m. to exercise. I think I need to add here that the word “exercise” is completely relative. Fortunately, they’ve tailored these activities such that all levels of fitness can be addressed and at the same time, push each individual to achieve more than they thought they could. It’s actually very interesting to me that over the last several years, there’s been an increasing awareness and willingness in regard to exercise. You hear things like P90X. There are ample facilities, such as Allie’s Project Fit, Cross-Fit, GIGi’s, Dynamic Dimensions, AnyTime Fitness, etc. We have a new boardwalk downtown that is well lit, and there’s Prien Lake Park, which allows people to feel safer when they’re out walking. When it comes to sports or athletics, I have always felt like I could compete on a reasonable level. Through high school, college, and even medical school, I was able to play football and basketball, and intermittently, I would fill in the downtime with free weights or some aerobic exercises. Unfortunately, the real world digs the hooks in and gets a firm grasp on every second of your time: four-year-old in pre-K, 16-year-old active with athletics and football in high school, a medical practice, two wound care centers, a medical directorship of diabetes education, Renew Medical Spa, date night with the wife, family activities, leisure activities that you actually enjoy, such as golf or fishing, or doing something with your friends.. Oh, I forgot the time slot for staying healthy and exercising—oops! That is essentially what happens: the time is gone. Honestly, reaching at night to set the alarm clock for 4:20 a.m. is the most unnatural thing I’ve ever done in my life (for exercise). One thing for sure is that the time required to exercise will not fall into your lap. I’m thinking that my disposition towards being on the track at 5:15 a.m. will also improve over time. Allie, as well as our other trainers, seems much happier to be there than we are, but that’s when you have to stop yourself and realize that they have also made fitness an integral part of their everyday lives. So, I guess the point of the story is to ask yourself a few questions. How fit am I? How far am I willing to push myself? When will I find the time and make this a priority? I’m trying desperately to answer those questions myself, and I would challenge all of you out there to do the same. Hey, it actually would make my real job much easier! TJN PAGE 16
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By Lauren de Albuquerque
Mistletoe and Moss Great Shopping for a Great Cause! It’s that time of year again. We’re poised on the brink of the holidays, and in the Lake Area, that can only mean one thing: It’s time for Mistletoe and Moss! Mistletoe and Moss is the Junior League of Lake Charles, Inc.’s premier fundraiser. Essentially, it’s a marketplace of vendors from across the country and around the corner that come to the Lake Charles Civic Center to sell their wares right before the busy holiday season begins. But since its inception, it has evolved into so much more. The first holiday market was held in 1993 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Junior League of Lake Charles, Inc. Now in its 18th year, Mistletoe and Moss continues to support the projects that enrich the lives of those in the community. “We achieve our success through the combined effort and support that we receive from our generous Lake Area donors and sponsors, our won-
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derful merchants who participate, the dedicated Mistletoe and Moss Committee, and the entire Junior League Membership,” said Jeannie Wiese, committee chair. This is her fifth year in the League, and her fourth on the Mistletoe and Moss committee. “The Junior League of Lake Charles, Inc., could not begin to host this annual fundraiser without the outstanding support we receive from our community. We are very grateful for all of our generous donors and supporters from the Lake Area who give year after year, making it a success,” she added. The League raises funds from the rental of the booth spaces, the entry fees, and the fees for the special events that go on during the four days of the market. While shopping has been the central theme, many other activities have been added or changed through the years.
“Mistletoe and Moss provides a unique shopping experience that’s a one-stop shop for all of your holiday shopping needs,” said Weise. “Our wide variety of vendors that participate keep the shoppers coming back year after year. And, the special events scheduled throughout the weekend keep the market fresh—not only from year to year, but day to day. ” Vendors come from all over the country to participate. “I’ve been told that we have the best market around because of our warm hospitality and the delicious meals that are prepared for them,” Weise said. Planning and preparing for the event is a yearlong process, and begins as soon as the last market is over, according to Weise. “[Last year] Vikki Shearman, Mistletoe and Moss co-chair and I brainstormed about new event ideas
for the market, discussed them with our committee members and they were all agreed upon,” she said. “Our committee meetings began in May, meeting every other week, and once October came around, we have been meeting on a weekly basis. Since that time, tons of volunteer hours have been put in by the dedicated and talented Mistletoe and Moss committee. Plus, the entire membership (Actives, Provisionals and Sustainers) contributes to making the magic happen the week of the event.” They must be doing something right. Over 7,000 eager shoppers attend the event each year! Weise is honored to introduce the brand new Mistletoe and Moss logo, designed and created by nationally known local artist, Candice Alexander. “Candice did a tremendous job incorporating our former logo of the French
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horn into a fleur de lis design, which represents our Louisiana culture and heritage,” she said. The money raised from Mistletoe and Moss, along with the funds raised through Marshes to Mansions cookbook sales and other events, help fund many community projects. They include Done in a Day, Kids’ Choice Puppets, “The Junior League’s Kids in the Kitchen, Life Lessons 101, That’s My Bag, HELPing Hands, Liberty Belles and their newest, LEGO Motion. Last year, the Junior League of Lake Charles, Inc., granted $7,500 and volunteer hours to local educators through their “Branch Out and Grow” program. During the last five years, the organization has per-
formed over 120,000 hours of community service, and funded over $600,000 in community projects and volunteer training. “As you can see, we have incorporated many special events throughout the weekend for everyone. Come out and take a lunch break with us, enjoy festive evenings with friends and even bring the whole family out for a day of fun, all while doing your Christmas holiday shopping!” said Weise. Tickets are available at the Civic Center Box Office, the Junior League of Lake Charles, Inc.’s headquarters at (337) 436-4025 or at www.jllc.net. While online, view the list of merchants and other info.
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The 18th Annual Mistletoe & Moss Holiday Market 2010 will be held Wed., Nov. 17 – Sat., Nov. 20. This year, our theme and decorations are geared towards bringing back our heritage and all the great natural resources that our lovely state of Louisiana provides. We will transform the Civic Center Coliseum and the Exhibition Hall into a Southernstyle plantation shopping experience that you won’t want to miss! We start off with the Plantation and Pearls Preview Party Gala scheduled on Wed., Nov. 17 from 710 p.m. Tickets are $40. Join us for delicious appetizers and desserts prepared by the Lake Area’s finest restaurants, along with two complimentary choices of either wine or beer. There will be live entertainment, a silent auction and valet parking. Best of all, be the first to shop the Market and get the best selections available!! New this year is our Southern Sassy Brunch, which is held on Thurs. Nov. 18 from 10 a.m.-noon. Tickets are $25. Gather up your friends and family to start off your shopping experience with a delicious brunch and cooking demonstration featuring Chef Kevin Thompson of Le Café’ at L’Auberge du Lac Casino Resort. This is sure to keep you shopping at the Market all day long! Reserved tables of eight are encouraged. That evening, stop by the Market and enjoy complimentary hot cocoa from 5-7 p.m. Come out on Fri., Nov. 19 from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. to hear the beautiful holiday sounds of local school, bell and show choirs, along with other entertainment to keep you in the mood to do all of your holiday shopping. Grab your girlfriends Friday evening for our “Belles and
Bordeaux Ladies Night Out” from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25. The Wine Store is hosting this spectacular wine tasting/paring up with scrumptious hors d’oeuvres. This is your opportunity to see what your taste buds agree with and put in a special wine order from the provided vendors. Santa’s coming to town!! Santa will be in town on Saturday, so bring the kids out to see him!! We have three special Beignets with Santa seatings. First seating is from 8:30-10 a.m., second seating is from 10:30 a.m.noon, and the third and last seating is from 2-3:30 p.m. All tickets are $10, with babies a year old and under admitted free. Hear The Cajun Night Before Christmas, and mingle and sing along with the costumed characters on hand. After each event, walk on over to Santa’s sleigh to take a photo. We will have local professional photographer, Jennifer Kilpatrick capturing beautiful photos of your children sitting in the sleigh with Santa. It will be an exciting and fun time for the whole family. If you get hungry while shopping, just stop by the Pujo Street Café booth. Along with soups, sandwiches, and salads, Dan Schaad will be whipping up delicious meals for all to enjoy. Calling all artists, calling all artists—ages 4-18 years of age!! We would like your child, grandchild, niece, nephew, or friend to enter our My Home, My Louisiana Art Contest. It’s open to all school-aged children and judged in each age group: 4-6 yrs., 7-10 yrs., 11-14 yrs. and 15-18 yrs. Prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third place winners. For more information, entry forms, rules, and guidelines, click on to our JLLC Web site at www.jllc.net.
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All proceeds benefit community projects sponsored by The Junior League of Lake Charles, Inc. • 1 GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET = 2 children attend the Kids’ Choice puppet show. • 1 SOUTHERN SASSY BRUNCH TICKET = 3 pediatric patients at Moss Regional receive a stuffed tiger. • 1 BELLES AND BORDEAUX LADIES NIGHT TICKET = 1 student can attend Life Lessons 101.
• 2 RAFFLE TICKETS = 6 pediatric patients receive dental kits.
• 2 BELLES AND BORDEAUX LADIES NIGHT TICKETS = 4 children can participate in the “Junior Leagues’ Kids in the Kitchen” Program.
• 3 PLANTATION AND PEARLS PREVIEW PARTY TICKETS = A foster child receives a personal care package.
• 2 GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS = an autistic child can practice social skills through LEGO play.
• 4 BEIGNETS WITH SANTA TICKETS = 6 children in our community will receive Christmas gifts.
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Clean School Bus USA By Lauren de Albuquerque We’ve all seen school buses lined up in front of our schools with their engines running. You may not know it, but idling diesel engines are a hazard—to people as well as to the environment. Want to change things? Concerned parents should ask school officials to adopt a no-idling policy. Idling school buses waste fuel and pollute the air. And, children are especially sensitive to diesel exhaust, which causes respiratory problems and worsens allergies and asthma. Air pollution According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), idling school buses can pollute the air in and around the vehicle. Exhaust from buses can also enter school buildings
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through air intakes, doors, and open windows. Diesel exhaust and your health Diesel exhaust contains significant levels of small particles, known as fine particulate matter. Fine particles are so small that several thousand of them could fit on the period at the end of this sentence. Fine particles pose a significant health risk because they can pass through the nose and throat and lodge themselves in the lungs. These fine particles can cause lung damage and premature death. They can also aggravate conditions such as asthma and bronchitis. Nationwide, particulate matter, especially fine particles, is responsible
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At risk People with existing heart or lung disease, asthma or other respiratory problems are most sensitive to the effects of fine particles. The elderly and children are also at risk. Children are more susceptible to air pollution than healthy adults because their respiratory systems are still developing and they have a faster breathing rate Other effects Diesel exhaust also contains pollutants that contribute to ozone formation (or smog), acid rain, and global climate change. The fine particles from diesel engines contribute to haze, which restricts the ability to see long distances. Wasted fuel and money Idling buses also waste fuel and money. A typical school bus engine
burns approximately half a gallon of fuel per hour when idling. School districts that eliminate unnecessary idling can save significant dollars in fuel costs each year. Engine wear-and-tear School bus engines do not need to idle more than a few minutes to warm up. In fact, extended idling causes engine damage. Engine manufacturers generally recommend no more than three-to-five minutes of idling. And if your school bus fleet is old, some buses can pollute as much as six times more than new ones on the market today. Clean School Bus USA Fortunately, effective and affordable clean fuels and technologies are now available to reduce pollution from older buses. The EPA’s Clean School Bus USA initiative helps school districts take advantage of these opportunities. The goals of Clean School Bus USA are to reduce children’s exposure to diesel exhaust and the amount of air pollution created by diesel school buses. Look at these statistics:
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• 24 million American children ride school buses daily. • On average, they spend an hour and a half each day on a school bus. • School buses drive more than 4 billion miles each year. By working together, pollution from public school buses can be reduced, making sure that they are also a clean way for children to get to school. Clean School Bus USA brings together partners from business, education, transportation, and public health organizations to work toward these goals: • Encouraging policies and practices to eliminate unnecessary public school bus idling. • Upgrading buses that will remain in the fleet with better emission-control technologies and/or fueling them with cleaner fuels. • Replacing the oldest buses in the fleet with new, less-polluting buses. For more information on this program, send your questions to CleanSchoolBusUSA@epa.gov. or go to the Web site at www.epa.gov/otaq/schoolbus TJN
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Community Meeting on Lake Area Beautification The City of Lake Charles and the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury will co-host a community meeting on beautification efforts in the Lake Area on Wed. Nov. 10, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Lake Charles Civic Center’s Jean Lafitte Room. At the meeting, Parish, city, community and business leaders, along with members of the recently formed Lake Area Beautification Committee, will address opportunities to further “clean and beautiful” initiatives within the Lake Area. Lake Area Beautification Committee members will announce current activities and projects of the Committee, including: Lake Charles and Moss Bluff Beautification Districts, participation in the statewide Cleanest City Contest, and the
winner of the Lake Area Beautification Committee’s first award. A presentation on litter statistics will be given by Keep Louisiana Beautiful Executive Director Leigh Harris. The Mission of the Lake Area Beautification Committee is as follows: To assist the greater Lake Charles community in developing and pursuing initiatives that promote the beautification of the Lake Area as a means of enhancing economic development and quality of life for its existing and future residents. The committee will focus on fostering civic pride and motivating the Lake Area’s diverse population
to participate in the beautification process with a special emphasis on becoming litter-free. The Committee will identify areas in need of improvement, recommend programs, recruit volunteers and help secure resources to achieve its goals. The committee will encourage and support “grassroots” individual, group and civic/church organization activities, projects and programs to enhance Lake Area beautification. The community meeting is a product of the original City-wide Beautification Committee created in June, which has since grown into an area-wide committee. TJN
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What’s Cookin’ Whisk and Ladle, LLC The Lake Area’s Upscale Catering Company
Blair Tadlock and Tate Alderson, owners of Whisk & Ladle In January of 2009, Chef Tate Alderson and Blair Moses Tadlock created Whisk and Ladle, LLC, for the purpose of bringing fine cuisine and entertaining to the Lake Charles area. They provide upscale catering for private individuals and businesses, specializing in parties where the food is as exquisite in taste as it is in presentation. Whisk and Ladle is devoted to creating memorable entertaining experiences in an environment that is exceptional—no matter the type of party or setting. But Whisk and Ladle isn’t your ordinary catering company. They also offer home-cooked family dinners that are available Monday through Friday. Just place your order(s) by noon on Sunday, and you’ll have PAGE 22
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complete dinners for either a family of 4, or for 6-8 people, delivered right to your door! The November menu includes veal parmesan with stuffed Portobello mushrooms, chicken and sausage gumbo with country potato salad, and crawfish etouffee with green beans and shiitake mushrooms, among other mouth-watering selections. And every meal comes with dessert or fresh fruit. They will also be selling artisanal breads and cheeses and are happy to order and/or make specialty items for clients (such as foie gras, veal osso bucco, lamb shanks, duck fat, regional oysters, etc.). They are excited to bring upscale cuisine to the Lake Area, and are happy to accommodate your gourmet food needs. Volume 2 • Issue 16
The company also offers cooking classes. The schedule features four different class options, which can be purchased individually or as a package of four. Classes can also be tailored to fit your schedule or special requests. For more information, call (337) 540-3027 or go to www.whiskandladlellc.com.
Here’s a recipe for a tasty side dish that will enhance any meal!
Smoky Corn Maque Choux INGREDIENTS • 1lb. applewood smoked bacon, rendered • 8 oz. tasso, small dice • 2 white onions, small dice • 1 red bell pepper, small dice • 1 orange bell pepper, small dice • 1 yellow bell pepper, small dice • 5 fresh garlic cloves roughly chopped • 3 shallots roughly chopped • 4 thyme sprigs • bunch of green onions, chopped • bunch parsley, chopped • 10 ears of fresh corn, taken off the cob and slightly roasted in oven with salt, pepper, and olive oil • 1 cup of heavy cream • 1 can of Ro-tel • Finish with 1 cup goat cheese, cream cheese or Feta crumbles
PREPARATION Render the bacon in a large pot. Sauté onions, bell peppers, garlic, and shallots until translucent. Add thyme sprigs, roasted corn, salt and pepper. Incorporate thoroughly and cook a few minutes. Add green onions, parsley, heavy cream, tasso and can of Ro-tel and bring to boil and then cut down to a simmer. Reduce liquid to half and then add cheese of your choice. Taste for seasoning, and add if needed. Enjoy!
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www.thejambalayanews.com • (337) 436-7800 Our Bayou Biz feature story was perfect. The Jambalaya News staff went beyond our expectations and produced a beautiful advertorial that had old and new customers calling us with congratulations and coming in to see our new business. We are making plans for future advertisements in this publication. I would recommend you call one of their sales associates, let them learn about your business, and have them put together an advertising plan to suit your needs. I am so happy that I did!
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Extreme hunger or fatigue and frequent infections could be signs that you have diabetes. A message from the CHRISTUS St. Patrick Diabetes Management Center While the signs of type 2 diabetes are often subtle, the onset of type 1 is usually dramatic and impossible to ignore. In type 1, the pancreas doesn’t produce insulin, a hormone that allows body cells to use glucose for energy. A person with type 1 must inject insulin to stay alive. In type 2, the pancreas either does not produce enough insulin or the cells in the body can’t use insulin to convert glucose to energy. Type 2 diabetes may be treated with diet, exercise and/or medications. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) lists these symptoms of type 1 diabetes: • Frequent urination • Unusual thirst • Extreme hunger • Unusual weight loss • Extreme fatigue • Irritability
Any of the symptoms associated with type 1 can also be warning signs for type 2, according to the ADA. Other symptoms of type 2 include: • Frequent infections • Blurred vision • Cuts or bruises that are slow to heal • Tingling or numbness in the hands or feet • Recurring infections of the skin, gums or bladder The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that nearly 24 million people have diabetes, and almost 6 million of these people don’t know they have the disease. Diagnosing diabetes early offers a chance to begin treatment that may prevent or delay complications. Health care professionals can check the level of glucose in the bloodstream to help determine the
Join Kevin Davis each Saturday morning for THE BIG O TRADING POST! It's an old fashion swap shop where you can buy, sell, trade, and even give away items. Get together with Kevin every Saturday morning from 9 until Noon for THE BIG O TRADING POST on SUPER TALK 1400 KAOK, brought to you by BIG O PORTABLE BUILDINGS. Show sponsors include: Zack’s Pro Truck & Trailer, Appliance Plus Sales & Service, Old Towne General Store, Cajun Lights & Décor and Big A Pawn. PAGE 24
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possible presence of diabetes. In some cases, this reading is taken after a person has been given a drink containing glucose. This is a glucose tolerance test. The ADA recommends that all adults who are overweight and age 45 or older be screened for diabetes. A doctor may also recommend screening for adults younger than 45 who are overweight and also have one or more risk factors, such as: • A family history of diabetes. • Belonging to an ethnic group that has high rates of diabetes,
such as African Americans, Hispanics or American Indians. • High blood pressure or hyper lipidemia—an excess of cholesterol or other fatty substances in the blood. • If you’re a woman, a history of gestational diabetes, or having given birth to a baby weighing more than 9 pounds. The CHRISTUS St. Patrick Diabetes Management Center will host a free seminar and cooking demonstration on Nov. 18 at 6 p.m.
at Garber Auditorium. The diabetes education team, including Teresa Goree, RN., CDE, Laura Pickering, RN., and Steve Springer, MD, will share the signs, symptoms, and treatment options for diabetes. Executive Chef Jason LeBoeuf and Jacqueline Richard, RD, will also give a cooking demonstration and discuss how to prepare healthy meals for the entire family. Seats are limited. To register for this seminar and cooking demonstration, call 491-7577. TJN
Browser’s Paradise Come one, come all to our auction on Nov. 4 at 6:30. Lots of great items to choose from! Furniture, glassware, household items, Christmas decorations and so much more! We buy old tools—and pay top price for them. It doesn’t matter if they’re rusty. We’ll even buy a whole box—so bring them in! If you collect old swords or exotic knives, we have a nice selection. We’d love for you to come in and browse. We’re open Monday through Saturday. Take advantage of our
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layaway plan—so many of our customers do! And if you happen to be in Sulphur, stop by Nancy’s Gift and Children’s Shop for the most unusual merchandise that you can imagine! The store is located at 2237 Maplewood Drive, and you can contact them at 625-4760.
Augustine’s Secondhand Furniture 2100 E. Prien Lake Rd. Lake Charles (337) 842-1736 NOVEMBER 4, 2010
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From left to right: Bryn Painter, CPT; Jessica Fruge, CPT; Josh Fruge, CPT; and Dr. Hal Bienvenu
Story by Penny J. Miller • Photos by Nick Derouen
There is one thing that’s true for all of us today: no matter your gender, ethnicity, or heritage, we’re all facing the same reality—every second that goes by, we’re aging. As you read this article, the clock is ticking and your body is getting older. From the time we’re born, we track the calendar for the standard of physical and mental health we’re expected to be in with each passing year. We’ve all been programmed to think of our life in stages where we’re expected to be at the peak of health during our early years, with Volume 2 • Issue 16
a slow, inevitable progression downward as time goes by. Although most of us attempt to slow the process, our aging is unavoidable. Human life expectancy has gradually increased through the centuries. During ancient Roman times, the average age life expectancy was 28 years. By the end of the 18th century, it was up to 37. Not so long ago, at the beginning of the 20th century, the average life expectancy in the United States had stretched to 49
years. Now, that number has jumped to 77 years of age, due to better health care, nutrition, and medicine. So, is it too far-fetched to think that we have come into such an advanced era of knowledge and medicine that we can control the aging process? You only have to look around to see that some people are aging well, and others are not. The major difference in the two is that those aging well are active participants in their health instead of passive observers that
allow time to rule their fate. So, yes, we all face the clock; but ultimately, we do have choices as to how we age. What if someone told you that there was a way to maintain the mental and physical health of your youth, no matter your age? What if you could turn back the clock and have the power to control your health and the aging process? This NOVEMBER 4, 2010
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isn’t a far-fetched idea. Our current level of science and medicine has taken us to a point where we can tell exactly what are body is missing and what it needs to maintain that optimum level of health. Leading the charge in the next generation of medical science are the experts in the comprehensive and evidence-based approach to age management – Cenegenics. And, Harold Bienvenu, M.D., of Bienvenu Aesthetics in Lake Charles is not only leading the local charge, but is living proof of its positive and age-defying effects. A busy physician and surgeon for over 20 years, Bienvenu thought he was in good shape before starting Cenegenics, “I exercised and ate healthy, but I was still tired all the time,” he said. “I wasn’t quite as happy as I was 20 or 30 years ago. I was kind of in a slump, and I had started to gain about a pound or so every year, for the past 20, 25 years. I was healthy and doing fine, but, you know -- life was just a little bit harder.” About a year and a half ago, on the recommendation of one of his cosmetic patients, Bienvenu came to discover the dramatic results of the Cenegenics age management program. He had always been interested in adding age management to his current practice, so after thorough research and consultation with the specialized experts at Cenegenics Medical Institute in Las Vegas, he attended the week-and-a-half-long, extensive accreditation training and certification program, followed by an extensive on-line educational proPAGE 28
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gram and certifying exams. “From day one of their training, you are not only a student, but also a patient of Cenegenics,” Bienvenu said. “It takes you through the most comprehensive and thorough set of mental and physical testing available to determine your current level of health and wellness,” he said. From there, a personal, specialized program is developed to bring you from your current health status to the optimum level of health of someone in their mid-30s. As a licensed and board-certified surgical physician, Bienvenu was excited about the advanced level of research and results that were being developed at Cenegenics. He stated that they were taking the science of aging and age management to a whole new and proven reality. “Basically, by perfecting age management medicine, Cenegenics helps their patients to realize remarkable health goals, which include boosting energy, reducing body fat, increasing lean muscle mass, improving cholesterol, strengthening immune systems, lifting moods, managing stress, improving cognitive function, and also improving and optimizing one’s hormone levels,” he said. After a year of being on Cenegenics, Bienvenue sees a marked improvement. “I’ve lost 27 pounds, can lift 160 pounds more than I could 20 years ago, I have more energy and vitality at the end of each day, and overall, I’m a
much happier and positive person,” he said. “Through diet, exercise, hormone therapy, and nutraceuticals, Cenegenics brings your body back to the optimum health level of a 30 year old,” he went on. “I haven’t felt this good mentally or physically in over 20 years.” WHAT IS CENEGENICS? Cenegenics is the largest, most experienced age management practice in the world. Currently, with three specialized treatment centers in America, Cenegenics has treated over 15,000 patients worldwide (1,500 are physicians and their families). Founded in 1997 by doctors Alan Mintz and John Adams, Cenegenics has established itself in the international medical community as bridging the gap between conventional medicine and scientifically based, proactive age management intervention. Unlike their anti-aging competitors, Cenegenics is a “proaging” science, which sees the process as natural—but with the ability to be managed. Their fourpronged synergistic approach helps individuals restore and maintain optimum health, so they live well longer. “Cenegenics is a proactive, preventative, medical approach to
age management,” Bienvenu stated. Cenegenics continues its research and study through collaboration with three national medical schools. Medical and family practice residents at the University of Nevada School of Medicine, Touro University – College of Osteopathic Medicine, and the University of Miami – Miller School of Medicine, learn everything about age management medicine through part of their practice development rotations and residency programs. In addition, the Cenegenics Education and Research Foundation has been established to promote ongoing research and affiliation expansion for the improvement of science and medicine. Cenegenics has been featured around the world in all avenues of media, from major newspapers and medical periodicals to television. Most recently, it was featured in GQ, Vogue, Men’s Health, and on 20/20, Nightline, 60 Minutes, and 48 Hours.
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FACING THE FACTS Aging is a natural process and not a disease. Understanding how the process works is a key component in understanding and managing the effects it has on our bodies. The process of aging affects both genders, but in different ways, and at varying rates. But, the same chemicals that cause those changes in our bodies affect us all. One of the most important elements of both genders are hormones. Each year, our hormone levels start to drop by 1 to 3 percent, beginning around the age of 30. That being said, by the time we reach the age of 50, we will have lost approximately 20 percent, and by the age of 80, almost half of our hormones will be gone. Why are hormones so important? Well, both men and women rely on them to maintain overall health. Both need the proper balance of estrogen, testosterone, thyroid, DHEA (dihydroepiandrosterone), and cortisol. Diminished hormone levels contribute to the slow and steady deterioration of our overall well-being. For women, estrogen alone helps prevent heart disease, osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s and incontinence. In addition, it enhances libido, skin tone, positive emotions, cognitive acuity, sensory function and digestion. Women’s estrogen levels drop dramatically in their 40s and 50s, causing menopause. This leads to
the problems of weight gain, brittle bones, cognitive impairment, hot flashes, reduced libido, anxiety, emotional upheavals, irritability, lack of skin elasticity, and overall aches, pains, and stiffness. For men, testosterone improves libido and energy levels, brain function, heart health, and an overall sense of well-being. It strengthens bones and builds muscles and muscle tone. The reduction of testosterone, or male menopause, is more subtle for men, creeping up over a period of up to 20 years. It begins in the early 30s, leading to gradual problems with sexual arousal, cardio concerns and weight gain (especially around the stomach). In addition, there are the same problems that women experience: fatigue, depression, emotional upheavals, irritability, aches and pains, and so on. DHEA works in conjunction with cortisol to protect against stress, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, DHEA is key to preventing wrinkles and dry eyes, and boosts memory, immunity, energy levels, and libido. Cortisol
Bryn Painter and Josh Fruge demonstrate balance testing
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also helps to regulate blood pressure and increase energy and your overall metabolism, along with helping your body to cope with stress and infection. Clearly, the maintenance and regulation of these factors is vital to fighting the aging process.
THE COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM Cenegenics’ program follows a four-tier process of health management that includes diet, exercise, hormone health, and nutraceuticals. The approach goes far beyond conventional, routine exams and generalized health diagnoses. A thorough examination of the vital elements of good health takes the science of aging down to the very molecule of age management from the initial examinations through the life-long maintenance program. Complete Blood Evaluations The process begins with a highly comprehensive blood test two weeks before your initial examination. Unlike typical testing by primary care physicians, this intensive workup includes a CBC (complete blood count) and
evaluations on hormone levels, cardiac disease risks, lipid panels, liver panels, homocysteine levels, prostate problems (in men), and urine analysis, among others. The results will reveal markers for disease risk and levels of hormones below the healthy range, which their programs can restore. Cenegics also measures and optimizes levels of IGF-1, or Human Growth Hormone. “Once we receive the results of the blood work, patients are scheduled for a 7-hour day of evaluation, testing, and consultation,” said Bienvenu. “We take the patient through the most thorough level of health evaluation and investigation available.” On the day of evaluations, the following tests are performed: The Cenegenics “Gold Standard” for Exercise Assessment Patients are tested in all five major fitness components via the following eight assessments: 1. Resting Measurement • Heart rate • Blood pressure • Weight • Height • Waist measurement 2. Body Composition/Bone Density • Lunar densitometry – a total body scan helps determine bone density, lean muscle
The League of Women Voters in co-operation with the Young Women’s Advisory Committee, a program sponsored by the SWLA Aids Council present:
“Iron Jawed Angels” Tuesday, November 16 • 5:00 pm Imperial Calcasieu Museum FREE Admission • Snacks will be available for purchase
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mass and body-fat percentile. The AO Spine Scan examines the bone density of the lumbar vertebrae and hips, which is vital for detecting osteoporosis. 3. Cardiovascular Endurance • KORR Cycle Testing uses the sophisticated sub VO2 max to evaluate oxygen consumption. This process allows evaluators to accurately mark the current aerobic fitness level of your body and how it is processing oxygen to the brain. 4. Muscular Strength • Professional exercise trainers take you through a series of weight lifting and resistance tests to gauge your true level of muscle strength. 5. Muscular Endurance • Professional trainers take you through a series of body-resistance and strength-level tests to gauge your true level of muscle endurance. • Push-up testing • Curl-up testing 6. Core Strength & Stability • Plank pose testing 7. Flexibility • Sit-n-stretch 8. Balance Testing 9. Dietetic Consult • A one-hour, in-depth consultation covering the low glycemic diet and how to use it to help your body burn fat. Digital Image Photography Your digital body images are taken to show exactly how much and where excess body fat is being stored along with true body fat percentage. “Patients can actually see the areas of the body that are carrying the excess weight through these Volume 2 • Issue 16
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images and tests, rather than relying on an overall BMI (Body Mass Index) rating for their optimum weight balance,” Bienvenu said. Cognitive and Psychological Testing Next is the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) for measuring psychological health items relating to mood and irritability, cognitions such as guilt or feelings of being punished, as well as physical symptoms such as fatigue, weight loss, and lack of interest in sex. In addition, a separate cognitive and memory test is given for brain function and analytical skill functions. Once all the lab results, diagnostic tests, medical history, and patient lifestyle statistics have been gathered, you meet with your Cenegenics physician to discuss the exact level and findings of your current health. “At the end of the day, I sit down for about an hour and a half to two hours to discuss their results and their current dietary and exercise habits, and determine the personal goals they want to meet,” Bienvenu said. “Once we’ve established the goals, the patient meets with our nutritionists and personal trainers to learn how to exercise and eat properly, so they’re taking in the proper nutrition and burning fat, instead of sugar and carbohydrates, when they exercise.” A vital and necessary part of the Cenegenics program is the infusion of nutraceuticals, which are pharmaceutical grade, far different from food grade supplements. These advanced-level supplements impact your health by correcting nutrient issues and aiding in disease prevention. In addition, your hormone levels are closely monitored, and a personal-
ized regimen of therapy is maintained for hormonal optimization. After beginning the program, you continue to meet with your Cenegenics physician for follow-up lab results, testing, and consultation to track your progress, make adjustments to the program, and eventually maintain your optimum health. “Cenegenics is not claiming to prolong life or prevent serious diseases. It’s just offering to bring your health, no matter your age, to its optimum level, which is around [the age of] a 30-year-old, and maintain it there until it is your time to go,” Bienvenu emphasized. “My main question (to patients) is, ‘Do you wonder why just diet and exercise didn’t bring your overall health to the level you expected?’” he said. Bienvenu stated that he wondered the same thing—until he found the age management science of Cenegenics. To schedule your initial Cenegenics consultation, you can contact Dr. Bienvenu at (337) 4392040 or visit his office at Bienvenu Aesthetics, located at 711 Dr. Michael DeBakey Drive, Suite 100, Lake Charles, LA. You may also visit the Web site at www.bestfaceforwardlc.com. For more information about Cenegenics, please visit the national Web site at www.cenegenics.com. BIENVENU AESTHETICS Harold Bienvenu, M.D. is a board-certified Otolaryngologist and Facial Plastic and
Reconstructive surgeon with over 20 years of medical and surgical experience, and has been in practice in the Lake Charles area for over five years. His specialized cosmetic practice, Bienvenu Aesthetics, offers a full line of surgical, non-surgical, and cosmetic spa services for treatment of all levels of aesthetic service needs. His surgical services include brow lifts, endoscopic (small incision) facial cosmetic surgery, eyelid surgery, facelifts, liposuction (body sculpting), neck lifts, rhinophasty, and skin cancer and reconstructive surgeries. In addition, Dr. Bienvenu offers a several non-surgical, cosmetic services for acne treatment, body waxing, chemical peels, dermal fillers, facials, laser treatment, microdermabrasion, and oxygen facials. Bienvenu Aesthetics also offers a full line of cosmetic maintenance and rejuvenation products, such as Obagi, Priori, LATISSE, La RochePosay, and Being True Cosmetics (mineral makeup). For more information about both the surgical and non-surgical service offered by Bienvenu Aesthetics, you can contact them at (337) 439-2040 or visit their office at 711 Dr. Michael DeBakey Drive, Suite 100, Lake Charles, LA. You may also visit their Web site at www.bestfaceforwardlc.com. TJN
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My mother often repeated the quote, “Youth is wasted on the young.” I never quite understood what she meant—until I started to age myself. Now, looking back at photos taken in my youth, I remember what it was like to never think about wrinkles or double chins. And back then, I never had to watch my weight. I could eat whatever I wanted, and never gain a pound. As a matter of fact, my cousin Karen and I actually started taking a supplement to put weight ON. I believe it was called Nutrament, and it was like a thick shake, but supposedly better for you. I don’t recall it working, though; but I do remember that Karen got kidney stones and blamed it on the Nutrament—so that plan quickly became history for us! In the days of my grandmother, women aged, and that was that—and they actually looked much older than their years. I have a photo of my grandmother wearing an unflattering, shapeless dress, oldlady shoes (the kind the nuns used to wear) and glasses. Her hair was pulled back in some kind of a bun. She looks about 65, and I was shocked when I was told that she was probably no more than 35. She married at 18, never wore makeup, and probably never even went to a beauty shop. She stayed home, raised five children, cooked huge dinners, went to church. PAGE 32
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She died in 1956, long before the world she knew would be altered forever. In the era that I grew up in, the role of women changed drastically, and the beauty and fashion industries soared to unparalleled heights. You have to see the irony in this; the feminist movement was in full swing, women were burning their bras and protesting for equal pay—yet, some of their counterparts were running around communes wearing granny gowns, canning fruit and having babies with names like Sunshine and Free. At the same time, doors were opening for women in the workplace like never before. Suddenly, there was a legion of women with new spending power, and they needed to look good. Hand in hand with looking good was the need to remain young; in a suddenly youth-oriented society; gray hair and wrinkles meant you were practically extinct. But plastic surgery was still just for movie stars—except for nose jobs. Rhinoplasty was acceptable, although still not common. And it was never openly discussed; it was whispered about. “So and so’s daughter had a nose job. Did you know?” I started coloring my hair when I was in my early teens, and when I turned 18, I got my first pair of contact lenses, finally getting rid of my hated eyeglasses. That’s about the extent of how women in the 70s enhanced their appearance—except of course, for makeup and trendy clothVolume 2 • Issue 16
ing, such as those platform shoes, God bless them! I was 5’7” all through high school; what a letdown (literally) when platforms went out of style and I was just 5 feet tall again! When it came to the men, the clean-shaven look on guys was considered too conservative. So they let their hair grow and sported moustaches, goatees and beards. Older men turned to toupees to cover bald spots and receding hairlines. The more hair they had, the more healthy, virile and young they were supposed to be. Fast forward to the 21st century, where young girls who haven’t even stopped maturing get implants for their 16th birthday, and women (and some men) get nipped, tucked, peeled, pulled and injected—on a regular basis. As far as hair goes, the pendulum has swung in the opposite direction: Women and even some men wax every inch of their body, and spend hours and dollars in tanning salons. Pale skin, prized in the days of old as a sign that you were a member of the aristocracy and didn’t have to work outside, is completely passé. Now, the darker, the better. Let’s face it—we all look better with a tan. Yes, it’s become an image-obsessed world, where some people will stop at nothing to attain what they consider “perfection.” Gone are the days where you simply “made do” with what you had. Nowadays, you can change the color of your eyes (contact lenses) and the length of your hair (extensions) as easily as changing your clothes. And so many women seem to want more: bigger breasts, fuller lips, a thinner nose, higher cheekbones, a flatter stomach. And there are an increasing number of doctors out there who will give you what you want.
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STATISTICS Almost 10 million cosmetic surgical and nonsurgical procedures were performed in the United States in 2009, according to the latest statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. America ranks number one in plastic surgeries performed throughout the world. The Aesthetic Society, which has collected multi-specialty procedural statistics since 1997, says the overall number of cosmetic procedures has increased 147 percent since the tracking of the statistics first began. The most frequently performed nonsurgical procedure was injections of Botulinum Toxin Type A (including Botox and Dysport) and the most popular surgical procedure was breast augmentation—what a surprise. U.S. Surgical Procedures in 2009 • Breast augmentation – 311,957 • Lipoplasty – 243,217 • Eyelid surgery – 124,939 • Abdominoplasty – 123,041 • Breast Reduction – 113,511 Nonsurgical Procedures • Botulinum Toxin Type A (Botox, Dysport) – 2,299,282 • Hyaluronic Acid (Hylaform, Restylane, Juvederm) – 1,221,820 • Laser Hair Removal – 1,113,996 • Microdermabrasion – 565,031 • Chemical Peel – 492,335 In 2009, women had 91 percent of cosmetic procedures; men, 9 percent. The number of procedures (surgical and nonsurgical) performed on women was more than 9 million. Since 1997, surgical procedures increased 67 percent, while nonsurgical procedures have increased 225 percent. NOVEMBER 4, 2010
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FEES Americans spent almost $10.5 billion on cosmetic procedures; $6 billion was for surgical procedures, and $4.5 billion was for nonsurgical procedures. BIG BUSINESS Clearly, cosmetic procedures have become a big business. And with them come new and improved methods for helping us attain our vision of what we think we should look like. There is so much out there to choose from, so it’s important to do your research before making any decisions. For surgical procedures especially, get referrals from friends, ask a lot of questions, and be specific about what you want from a procedure. If you’re thinking about a facelift, it may be easier to start with a nonsurgical method, such as Botox, and gradually work your way up to surgery. And remember, there’s such a thing as overdoing it. Some facelifts are downright frightening: look at Joan Rivers, for example. She can barely move her lips; her face has been pulled so tightly. Nicole Kidman appears to have had one Botox injection too many. And Lisa Rinna’s lips are simply absurd. Even Cher, who
always had thin lips, succumbed to the full lip obsession and looks silly. If you never had big lips to begin with, why do you think you should have them now, all of a sudden? In your 60s? How can she possibly think she looks good? Then, there are the women who get too-big implants and end up having to trade them in for a smaller set due to complications. And we’ve all read the stories about people who are addicted to plastic surgery, and continue to have operation after operation in their quest for perfection. In their cases, they’re suffering from psychological problems, so they’ll never be satisfied—and they permanently ruin their looks in the process. Think Michael Jackson. But these are the extremes. In everything, moderation is the key. Do I think people in general have gone overboard with their beauty/youth obsession? Yes, I do. So, does that mean I’ll never get plastic surgery? No—I would never rule it out, but it would have to be something subtle. I’d like to slow down the aging process— not end up looking like someone I won’t recognize in my mirror. TJN
The Fountain of Youth was a spring that Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon, according to legend, went looking for in Florida in 1513. It was said that anyone who drank from the Fountain would have his or her youth restored. Florida was thought to be the site of the Fountain of Youth because of native stories in the Caribbean of a restorative spring located north of the Bahamas. But the legend may not even be true. Accounts of his searching for the Fountain of Youth came many years after the explorer’s death—and may just have been a romantic addition to his tale of exploration. But there are legends about healing waters in cultures the world over. From biblical stories of Jesus healing a man with water to legends in the Middle East and Asia of various healing springs, man has always searched for water that will restore youth and health. Most recently, magician David Copperfield reportedly discovered restorative waters on a Bahamian island he purchased in 2006. According to reports published at that time, he claimed that dead leaves that came in contact with the water turned green again, and dying insects became rejuvenated and just flew away. He was supposedly planning on having the water tested. This was four years ago, and we haven’t heard anything about it since then, so it’s probably safe to say that the Master of Illusions was just pulling another fast one on us. TJN
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By Lauren de Albuquerque If you’re not of Celtic descent, you can pretend to be the weekend of Nov. 19. That’s when the long-awaited Celtic Nations Festival returns to Lake Charles, and it promises to have something for everyone—whether you claim Celtic heritage or not. The eight territories recognized as Celtic Nations are Brittany, Cornwall, Ireland, the Isle of Man, Scotland, Wales, and Asturias and Galicia in Northern Spain. The festival will be an exciting blend of unique music, song, dance, food, boat races and fun for the whole family. According to Tod Ardoin, president of the Celtic Nations board of directors, the festival has its roots in New Orleans, where it was started in the Volume 2 • Issue 16
early 90s by Danny O’Flaherty, an Irish balladeer. But the initial reason for the festival had nothing to do with music. “Danny grew up fishing with his uncle and father in a currach off the Connemara coast and the Aran Islands,” Ardoin said. The currach is a canvas boat that has deep roots in the heritage of the Irish people, and O’Flaherty developed a deep appreciation and love for currach life and the Celtic maritime. “At that time, only two counties in Ireland were still using currachs,” Ardoin added. Years later, O’Flaherty saw a decline in interest of the ancient culture of the currach in his homeland. Although he had emigrated to the United States by then, he began what is now a 19-year mission to keep it alive.
In the early 90s, he was living in New Orleans and owned a popular Irish pub in the French Quarter. It was here that he got the idea to form an organization dedicated to preserving this vanishing maritime tradition. The Celtic Nations Heritage Foundation was formed O’Flaherty went back to Ireland and with a group of dedicated currach enthusiasts, established the World Cup Currach Regatta to create an opportunity for Irish rowers to represent Ireland in America. Rowers from different counties competed in the Regatta, and the winners were flown across the Atlantic to New Orleans. Parties and music enhanced the rowing events, and the Celtic Nations Festival became a reality.
“Each year, he just built on it,” said Ardoin, who met O’Flaherty at his pub years ago and has been a friend ever since. The festival kept growing, but after several massive rainouts accompanied by flooding, the event downsized, and O’Flaherty began looking for another location. “It was well in the works to relocate to Lake Charles when Katrina and then Rita hit,” Ardoin said. In 2006, the first festival was held in Lake Charles on the grounds of the Civic Center. The event was a success, and continued the following year. But Hurricanes Gustav and Ike took care of 2008. Some regrouping was needed. The board convened and determined that the festival will now be held in Downtown Lake Charles, in and NOVEMBER 4, 2010
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around the Brick House, which also houses McFarlane’s Pub, a new and wonderful Irish pub that offers delicious food and a mind-boggling assortment of beer and ales. They also chose the third weekend in November, which historically, has better weather than the previous dates of October and March. ENTERTAINMENT A stellar list of entertainers sponsored by Town Square Media, will be performing; many will also present workshops and demonstrations. Here’s just a sampling of what’s in store: Along with the ballads of Danny O’Flaherty, who has performed the world over for popes and presidents and everyone in between, the crowd will have the opportunity to enjoy, among others, Welsh singer/songwriter Dave Llewellyn, Jim Flanagan, an Irish musician and storyteller who now calls Mississippi home, Jim Wearne, a Cornish Bard, and Abby Green, a native Texan who sings in both Gaelic and English. There will be some amazing bands that you’ve never heard the likes of before, such as Trouz Bras. The name means “Great Sound” in the Celtic language of Brittany, the ancient country that now finds itself in the northwestern region of France. It also translates as “Big Noise” —a reference to the loud Breton bagpipes and bombard that PAGE 36
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make up the duo’s driving sound. Trouz Bras is a Sonerion (in Breton) or Sonneurs de Couple (in French). Barry Hall is the talabarder or bombard player and Ray Price is the biniaouer or biniou (bagpipe) player. Audiences have marveled at their ancient, mesmerizing sound. Ardoin said he’s been told, “Bretons learn to dance when they learn to walk, and they dance until they die.” Can’t wait to see their performance! Farouche, based in Lafayette, plays an upbeat and exciting blend of Celtic and Cajun music, while Jed Marum and Lone Star Stout offer a strong mix of Irish, Scottish and original songs and tunes using an unusual combination of instruments. Moch Pryderi (Welsh for “Pryderi’s Pigs”) is a six-piece Celtic band firmly rooted in the traditional Brythonic music of Wales, and Brittany, interwoven with traditional music from Ireland, Scotland, Turkey, and the AmericanAppalachians. Poor Man’s Fortune plays “traditional music without the cobwebs, modern music with tradition.” Bagpipes, flutes, fiddles, pennywhistles, accordions, dulcitares, electric violins and a jazz bass are delicately combined to explore the endless possibilities of old and new music alike. Drowsy Maggie, a young, Lafayettebased band, is far from drowsy and delivers high-energy Louisiana-fla-
vored Irish music. Though the music could be defined as contemporary, Drowsy Maggie still clings to the deepset traditions of Ireland, using rich vocal harmonies and tunes that reach new heights. There will be many more performers that weekend, so make sure that you come on Saturday and Sunday to see them all! SO MUCH MORE…. The food on hand will be tempting and authentic, and includes Scotch Eggs (a personal favorite of mine!), Shepherd’s Pie, corned beef and cabbage, and hearty stew, to name a few. Of course, a Celtic festival wouldn’t be a festival without beer—and there will be plenty! This year’s workshops include Beginning Irish, Learning Irish as a Non-Native Speaker, Beginning Welsh, Breton Dance, Bagpipes, Introduction to Breton Music, scotch and whiskey tastings, wine and beer tastings, and so much more! Vendors will be selling authentic crafts and apparel. “It will be true Celtic Heritage stuff; no tacky souvenirs,” said Ardoin. Of course, the Irish rowers will be here to show off their skills on Lake Charles. This is what the festival is all about, so come out to cheer then on! On Saturday night, there will be a showing of a fantastic, Academy-award
nominated animated movie, The Secret of Kells. All in all, it promises to be a wonderful time. I may be Italian, but I’ll be wearing green that weekend! CELTIC NATIONS FESTIVAL: NOV. 19-21 Brickhouse/Downtown Lake Charles Phone: (337) 439-4888 The 20th Annual Celtic Nations Festival will be held Nov. 19–21 in downtown Lake Charles at the Brickhouse. Bring the whole family out for a chance to experience authentic Celtic music, food and trades. The festival will feature entertainers such as Danny O’Flaherty and David Llewellyn, to name a few. There will be Celtic vendors, Celtic food, Currach racing, Celtic dancers, a Cultural Pavilion and a children’s area. End the nights on a high note by mingling with the performers inside McFarlane’s Celtic Pub. The hours are Fri. 6 a.m.- 10 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. - midnight, Sun. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Admission: $10 per adult per day, or $25 for the weekend; $8 per child per day, children under 5 and seniors over 62 admitted free. For more information, call 439-4888. TJN
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True Tales of Man’s Best Friend We all know that dogs are man’s — and woman’s — best friend. But are we theirs? In Through a Dog’s Eyes, Jennifer Arnold discusses the way dogs have been trained in the past and suggests that trainers can be kinder in the future. The author was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the age of 16. Her father found it difficult to obtain a service dog for her, so he initiated a program to train dogs to help people who have physical problems. He died prematurely, but his
daughter carried on setting up the business — boarding dogs at first, then taking in shelter dogs and training them, and developing her nonprofit agency called Canine Assistants. She shares her experiences in training and selecting therapy dogs, beginning with trial-and-error and eventually honing it into a science. Arnold is convinced that dogs are intelligent, have personalities, feel stress and emotions, and even sometimes seem to have an unexplainable
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“other” sense. She recounts tales of dogs who display evidence of telepathy. For example, “Seizure dogs often do not need to be in the same room as their owner to sense a seizure and alert someone to it.” How do they know? “The breeds best suited to be assistance dogs are golden retrievers and Labs (or mixes thereof), because they have the right temperament, the natural inclination to retrieve, and an inviting public persona,” she writes. She uses a positive approach to training, with “enthusiastic praise and treat rewards.” She calls it “positivereinforcement methodology” and is adamantly opposed to negative reinforcement and punishing apparatus such as the choke collar. “The dominance model for dog training is based on faulty science and is in fact dangerous for our dogs,” she says. “Knowledge and understanding will lead you to a far kinder way of handling your dog and a much happier life for both of you.” She says that with positive training her dogs “quickly developed a sense of trust and a willingness to work” and “ended up being perfect partners for people with disabilities.”
Arnold discusses the science of how dogs see, hear, taste and smell. (This section reminded me of the writings of Temple Grandin.) Arnold reveals how she tests puppies to see if they’ll make good service animals and how she matches people with the dogs. (Hint: It’s the dog that picks the person.) The book has valuable appendices on solving behavior problems, a personality profile, and tips on teaching, grooming, and keeping your dog happy, healthy and safe. “The more we understand about how dogs see and experience the world we share, the more worthy we become to share that friendship,” writes Arnold. The book is a valuable resource for dog lovers, and it also provides fun-to-read anecdotes about loving and heroic dogs. A TV show based on this book is airing this season on PBS. I’ve seen it, and it’s really heartwarming. SAD BUT TRUE Most real-life dog stories end one way: sadly. But The Legacy of Beezer and Boomer: Lessons on Living and Dying from My Canine Brothers by Volume 2 • Issue 16
of emotions, vet visits, treatment options, and looking for support groups. Not only did he have to deal with his dog’s lingering debilitation, but shortly after Beezer’s death, he
Doug Koktavy tells us up front — heck, it’s in the title — that the dogs in the book no longer dwell on this earthly plane. In fact, the book is about their dying and the author’s response to and acceptance of their deaths. Koktavy adopted two black Labrador retriever puppies — brothers Beezer and Boomer — and, after years of blissful dog/parent cohabitation, Beezer became ill. He was diagnosed with kidney disease, and the author was thrust into a whirlwind
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found out that Boomer had bone cancer. When he learned their diagnoses, he writes, “I looked everywhere but could find little help in dealing with all the issues I was facing: how to
care for sick dogs, how to make decisions on their treatment and when to say goodbye.” So this book is his way of sharing his experience to help “in some small way to lessen the pain, dispel the fear, shed light on the process and provide a little peace.” But there’s also humor, such as in “Beezer’s Top Ten Reasons Not to Feel Guilty.” Have a box of tissues handy.
that his dog is the only dog that ever did these magical things. He also calls Bijou a “Canine Zen Master” and attributes words of wisdom to the dog, such as “Only give your paw if there’s a treat in the other hand.” But Jennings offers bits of his own wisdom: “Dogs teach us to love them, despite their faults, even as they stick with us, despite our own.”
CANINE ZEN WISDOM What a Difference a Dog Makes: Big Lessons on Life, Love, and Healing from a Small Pooch by Dana Jennings is a little book that could make a nice gift for a dog lover. When the author had prostate cancer and his son was suffering from liver failure, Bijou the miniature poodle “taught us countless lessons about life, love, and healing,” writes Jennings. The little furry bundle “was a healing presence in our lives.” With humor, Jennings also shares his memories of puppies, hamsters, cats and lizards. The author seems overwhelmed whenever Bijou sniffs ears, licks toes, chases her tail and chews socks; she seems like a pretty normal dog to me, but I get that a person’s pet is special and he feels
LOST AND FOUND In Huck: The Remarkable True Story of How One Lost Puppy Taught a Family — and a Whole Town — About Hope and Happy Endings, Janet Elder tells the story of her family’s love for their pet. Her son had been pleading for a dog for ages, but not until Elder was diagnosed with breast cancer did she decide it was time the boy had a dog. Huck the red-haired toy poodle quickly became a part of the family and was a big help to Elder throughout her cancer treatment. But when the family left for a vacation without him, Huck went missing. In their search for him, they learned a great deal about the kindness of strangers. Copyright © 2010 by Mary Louise Ruehr. TJN
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High School Football: The End-of-the-Year Awards Whew. Sometimes, college football just gets my blood going and the results aren’t always pretty. It’s that, when you’re a fan, you get emotionally invested in the program, the team,
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the players, and so on. And you just want to see those guys succeed and, when they don’t, you get frustrated and sometimes you need to let the words fly. I know you fellow McNeese fans understand. So, this week I want to write about something that won’t give me a coronary and that I can look at objectively: high school football. The regular season’s end is rapidly approaching, so, with that in mind, I’d like to present my end-of-the-year awards. I’m basing these awards off of eight weeks’ worth of play (by the
time this article hits the newsstands, it will be Week 10), so you’ll have to excuse the mess if things totally go berserk between now and then. And, since I don’t like to do things by the book, I’ve decided to give the list a Top 40 flavor. So, without further ado… The Team Awards… in Beatles’ Songs The Area’s Best: “Good Day Sunshine” — 1. St. Louis; 2. Barbe; 3. Sam Houston; 4. Oberlin; 5. South Beauregard. The St. Louis
Saints earn the top spot by earning its seven wins in convincing fashion in addition to coming heartbreakingly close to beating one of the top three teams in the state, Notre Dame, on the road. Barbe is also loaded with talent, but blowout losses against Acadiana and Evangel keep the Bucs out of the top spot. Sam Houston has really come into its own since back-to-back losses early in the season. The Broncos’ rushing attack is one of the area’s best. Very few teams have come close to beating Oberlin this season as running back Cedric Skinner closes in on the state rushing title.
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Despite their undefeated record, a weak schedule keeps the Tigers from the top 3. South Beauregard is in the same boat as Oberlin. The Golden Knights have dominated each of their opponents, but those opponents, like Iowa, Oakdale, and Iota, are in the midst of down seasons, relegating South Beau to the fifth spot. Most Improved Team: “Getting Better” — Washington-Marion: Nothing makes me happier than to see Washington-Marion returning to the kind of exciting football they used to play 10 or 15 years ago. Behind Geroski Harmon and new head coach Freddie Harrison, the Charging Indians have drastically improved. The record may not show it (their schedule, determined before Harrison took the job, was a killer) but the Indians are on the rise.
coaching hire since LaGrange picked up Jules Sullen a couple of years back, Harrison has been a coaching success at every stop he’s made. As offensive coordinator, he turned a tepid Lake Charles-Boston offense into a terror, helping running back James Lyons rush for 2,000 yards and the Cougars earn a playoff spot in their last year of existence. He turned a moribund Ferriday team into a playoff contender and now he’s rebuilding a once-formidable Washington-Marion program. Harrison is exactly what the
Indians needed. He’s young, he’s experienced, and he’s got a great football IQ. He’s a motivator, but he’s also tough and doesn’t take any foolishness from players. Expect big things from Harrison and the Indians in the future.
stronger-than-expected schedule, but they’ve turned things around in a big way. After looking like they might miss the playoffs, the Rams might not only make the postseason, but could very well win the district championship.
Biggest Surprises… As Sung by Bob Dylan
Biggest Surprise (not-so good): “The Times They Are A-Changin’” — South Cameron: What a rough year for the Tarpons. The number of players in Creole is down this year, their hall-of-fame coach, Perry LaLande, retired before the season
Biggest Surprise (good): “It’s Alright Ma, I’m Only Bleeding” — Westlake: The Rams got battered around and bruised early on by a
What Happened?: “Yesterday” — Acadiana: This is a long-distance dedication going out to the football fans in Scott. The Rams all but had the top seed in the Class 5A playoffs locked up…until some routine factchecking found that the Rams had used an ineligible player in four games. Acadiana had to forfeit those games, much to the joy (muted, I’m sure) of Sulphur and LaGrange, who picked up crucial wins where once there were blowout losses. The Individual Awards… Via Tom Petty Best Rusher: “Running Down a Dream” — Cedric Skinner, Oberlin: Who would have thought anyone would ever top the Leesville duo of Cecil Collins and Michael Ford for the area’s single-season rushing record? Whether out of the spread or the double-wing, Skinner is magic with the football and needed only eight weeks to break the 2,000-yard barrier. Best Passer: “Learning to Fly”— Zack Squyers, Leesville: Who would have ever thought the Leesville offense, traditionally a run-first attack, would be led to such heights by a passing quarterback? With targets like FBS prospect Levander Liggins to throw to, it’s hard to imagine the Wampus Cats not allowing Squyers to air it out. Coach of the Year: “It’s Good to Be King” — Freddie Harrison, Washington-Marion: The area’s best
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and the Tarpons are young all over. Those factors have combined for the worst season in South Cameron football in recent memory. Going back to 1960, a South Cameron team has never entered Week 9 without a win. It happened this year and things don’t look to get any better. The Postseason Picture… to the Tune of The Rolling Stones
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In the playoffs: “Cool, Calm, and Collected” — Class 5A: Barbe, Sulphur; Class 4A: St. Louis, Sam Houston, Leesville, Jennings, DeRidder; Class 3A: Westlake; Class 2A: South Beauregard, Lake Arthur, Rosepine, Kinder, Oakdale; Class 1A: Oberlin, Hamilton Christian, Basile, Elton. Bubble Team (In) “Can’t You Hear Me Knocking”—- Oakdale: At 4-4 and 34th in the unofficial power ratings, a win over non-district foe Ringgold should get
them in. A win over Kinder in Week 10 would clinch it. Bubble Team (Out) “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” — LaGrange: The Gators, 29th in the unofficial power ratings following Acadiana’s forfeits, could find themselves on the outside should they lose to Barbe in Week 9. There are a lot of 4-4 teams in Class 5A looking to get in and they all play more quality opponents than LaGrange in Week 10. A win over Booker T. Washington-Shreveport will probably not help the Gators’ playoff case. Brandon Shoumaker is a graduate of McNeese State University and has covered sports for more than seven years for various publications. Coaches or parents with story tips may contact Brandon at bshoumaker@yahoo.com or send him a message on Twitter (@bshoumaker).
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The Social Network (Columbia, 2010) Everyone does Facebook. It’s just another one of those Internet things that seem to have caught on like wildfire. Now they’ve made a movie about it. Sounds like crass commercialism to me. Wrong. In The Social Network, it’s 2003, and Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg) is at Harvard. After his girlfriend breaks up with him, he walks back to his dorm room, grabs a couple beers, and in the space of about two hours, creates a program
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called Face Smash that puts pictures of all the girls in Harvard online in a sort of interactive beauty contest. In the same night, he gets over 22,000 hits on the site, crashing Harvard’s computer network. What’s amazing about this stunt is the way it’s filmed. Somehow, the director puts you right into the middle of all this, and you’re there, back in college on a slow Saturday night. As a result of his Web site crashing the network, Mark gets called before a disciplinary board and the wheels start turning in his head. Thousands of hits in one night is a lot of hits. He quickly realizes that students want to connect online. Soon, he has TheFacebook.com up and running, first just at Harvard, and then at other schools. Now, if that was the whole movie, I’d say skip it. But there’s more. While
he’s hatching his idea, a couple of rich Harvard twins, the Winklevosses, see a goldmine in Mark. They ask him to partner with them in making a Web site that’s similar to other connection Web sites around. Mark, ever the social misfit, first agrees and then proceeds to ignore the brothers and their mediocre commercial ideas, caught up instead with his own creation and partnering with his best friend, Eduardo. Later, the brothers sue Mark. And later, Eduardo sues Mark. Sounds boring, right? Wrong. In a tour de force, all of this is happening on the screen at the same time. You get a sense that things are moving so fast, Mark can’t possibly succeed. The Winklevoss brothers are straight-faced comical as they get more and more angry at Mark. He and Eduardo are suddenly popular with the ladies. Mark decides to go to California for the summer to work on Facebook full time, meeting the world’s most famous pirateer, Napster creator Sean Parker. Meanwhile, Eduardo, taking his role as financial partner seriously, wants to sell ads on Facebook, which Mark vetoes, and they generally have it out. There, I’ve pretty much told you the whole movie, leaving out only the spot-on acting and smart humor that
exposes just about every other college movie for the trash that it is. You just can’t appreciate what this movie does until you’ve seen it. You see, Mark is a real jerk, but he’s a motivated jerk. Everyone else sees the dollar sign on his creation, but he only sees how great it can be to get people connected online, in ways no one else ever thought of. If you’ve even heard about Facebook, you’ll be fascinated to watch as this story, part fiction, part fact, unfolds. Sadly, I can’t recommend The Social Network for families. It’s strictly adult, unless you want your children to watch some serious college womanizing and partying going on during Mark’s groupie phase. (We’re talking bathroom stall sex and drinking beer out of girls’ navels here.) These parts of the movie weaken it; but really, the focus is that history is being made. Watch and wonder, as Mark Zuckerberg, soon to be the worlds youngest billionaire, who doesn’t care about money, and doesn’t have a true friend to his name, creates the most popular social network of all time. TJN
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HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL The high-octane “Showdown at Sundown” High School Marching Band Festival was hosted by the MSU Cowboy Marching Band. High school marching bands from as far as Texas came to McNeese to perform under the lights in the beautiful Cowboy Stadium on the McNeese Campus before a large audience and panel of selected judge. All of the bands did a great job putting on a show to remember. Sound the trumpet for a job well done!
Jae Oh, Haley Morris and Jonathan Blake
Sheldon and Noelle Hefler
Keith Sandblom, Christy Melancon, and Vincent
Alec and Anthony Deshotel
Anna and Jamie Chavanne
Myrtle and Marjorie Davis
Brooke Wilson and Christen Fox
ACTS THEATRE PRESENTS OLIVER! You know you are in for a treat with a production under the direction of Marc Pettaway, the founding professional director of ACTS Theatre Lake Charles. Oliver!, the Tony Award winning musical based on the Charles Dickens’ novel Oliver Twist is a story of an impoverished orphan trying to survive on the rough streets of 19th Century London. Oliver ended up with his happy ending as did this delighted audience as the cast performance was exceptional…Bravo, you may take a bow!! Tracy LeMieux and Marc Pettaway PAGE 46
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WOMEN’S COMMISSION CONFERENCE In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Women’s Commission’s Annual Fall Conference, Jane Pauley, one of the most respected figures in American broadcast journalism, delivered a motivational and moving presentation during a wonderful luncheon. The conference offers many opportunities for women to reach out to one another to educate, empower, and network. The Women’s Commission of SWLA is a talented and diverse group of women who volunteer their time to plan and promote this event. Big congratulations from The Jambalaya News to all of you and the many supporting sponsors for 20 successful years! Gwen Champagne, Lindsay LaBove, Marlene Rayborn
Marilyn Dawdy, Jane Pauley (guest speaker), Debra Lastrapes and Debbie Boudreaux
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MCNEESE HOMECOMING PARADE “Riding into a New Era” was the theme of the McNeese homecoming parade in celebration of the 65th alumni homecoming week. MSU President Phillip Williams and his wife were the parade marshals, and they were joined by McNeese supporters, fraternities, sport organizations, clubs, beauty queens and more as the festive parade rolled down Ryan Street. Candy, beads, cups and more were thrown to a large ”Throw me something mister” crowd (the candy really comes in handy for Halloween!). In celebration of homecoming week, this parade was a grand kick-start to the MSU game held on Saturday evening against the Nicholls State Colonials—and we won! Way to go MSU! Virginia Hoff and Amber Corliss
Bethany Trahan, Ashland Poole and Kamryn and Michell Trahan
Brianni Phelps and Joshua Guillory
Jeremy Boudreaux, Ashley Dugas and Alex Richard
Megan Wittler and Brandi Winnes
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BLAZIN’ FEST 2 RAISES AWARENESS On a sunny afternoon in October, a big group gathered to enjoy the sunshine and raise awareness and funds for the Parkinson Association of the South. While the lively beat of the Dog Hill Stompers filled the air, people milled around custom hot rods, vendor displays, and had the opportunity to view more than 20 truck and trailer rigs and talk to area drivers. A delicious meal of jambalaya, green beans, and corn was served up right outside the Blazin’ Truck Parts & Accessories showroom. Organizers Sabrina and Scott McCoy are already planning next year’s event. TJN Allen Theriot, Philip Rome and Mark Joubert
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UPSCALE ATTIC SALE AT ICM NOV. 5-7 Mark your calendars! For three days in November, gift buyers and collectors, treasure seekers and last minute shoppers will descend upon the Imperial Calcasieu Museum during a rare event, the UpScale Attic Sale. Over the year, the museum has collected a diverse array of gently used goods to be sold in a tag-sale fashion to benefit the museum. Items include: fabulous antiques, fine furniture, and gorgeous rugs as well as home décor and accessories in every imaginable shape, color, and size! The event will be held Nov. 5 and 6 from 10 a.m.5 p.m., and from noon-3 p.m. on Nov. 7. For more information, call the ICM at 439-3793 or 439-3797. AMERICAN LEGACY: OUR NATIONAL PARKS OPENS NOV. 5 The City of Lake Charles will host a new traveling exhibition entitled “American Legacy: Our National Parks.” The public is invited to the opening reception Fri., Nov. 5 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the 1911 Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center at 1001 Ryan Street. There is no charge to attend, all ages are welcome and refreshments will be served. In this exhibition, 38 members and guests of the Plein-Air Painters of America set up their easels in national sites across the country. The adjective plein-air refers to the philosophical belief that creating art on-location, challenging as it may be, is crucial to successfully documenting a visual and emotional point in time and place. Historic City Hall Arts and Cultural Center is open Mon. through Fri., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sat., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 4919147 or visit www.cityoflakecharles.com. PAGE 50
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‘TOYS OF OUR FATHERS’ AT 1911 CITY HALL STARTING NOV. 5 Antique toy collector, Chuck Ehlers, will exhibit “Toys of Our Fathers” at Historic City Hall Arts and Cultural Center. Ehlers will host an opening reception from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Fri., Nov. 5. The collection includes a century of select boys’ toys from 1870 to 1970. The exhibit includes toy trains, automobiles, steam engines, early electrical toys, workshops, games & play sets, tools and miscellaneous toys from both Europe and the United States. Historic City Hall Arts and Cultural Center is open Mon.–Fri., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sat., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are gladly accepted. For more information, call 491-9147 or visit www.cityoflakecharles.com. ‘ENGRAVINGS 2007’ LECTURE AT MSU NOV. 5 Gerry Wubben, professor of art at McNeese State University, will present a free lecture at 1 p.m. Fri., Nov. 5, on the first floor of McNeese’s Frazar Memorial Library about the library’s current exhibit, “Engravings 2007.” This biannual engraving portfolio display showcases the work of some of the best engravers in the country, including Jack Orman, Rudy Pozzatti, Oscar J. Gillespie and Will Fleishall, who engraved the head of Abraham Lincoln on the five-dollar bill. The exhibit will be on view at the McNeese library through the fall semester. HANDEL’S MESSIAH ROCKS: A JOYFUL NOISE NOV. 7 Premiering at the Lutcher Theatre in Orange on Nov. 7, Handel’s Messiah Rocks: A Joyful Noise is a groundbreaking musical event that blends classical music with classic rock and breathes new life into George Fredrick Handel’s most performed oratorio. The show will be staged and rehearsed at the Lutcher for the week prior to the two Sun., Nov. 7 performances at 2 and 7 p.m. The production features stunning visual effects, thrilling songs, an orchestra, rock band, and some of the most powerful voices in stage and screen. Tickets range from $30-$60 and may be purchased at www.lutcher.org. For group reservations, call the box office at (409) 886-5535. The Frances Ann Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts is located at 707 Main St., Orange, Texas.
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MSU THEATRE PRESENTS WAITING FOR GODOT NOV. 10-14 McNeese State University Theatre will present Waiting for Godot at the new Shearman Fine Arts Theatre Nov. 10-14. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10-13, and at 2 p.m. Nov. 14. Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett is considered by some critics to be one of the most prominent works of the “Theatre of the Absurd.” This comical wordplay of poetry, dreamscapes and nonsense explores humankind’s inexhaustible search for meaning. This production will be traveling to New Orleans after its Lake Charles run to participate in the Kennedy Center’s American College Theatre Festival, Louisiana Festival. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for senior citizens, McNeese faculty/staff and youth. McNeese students get in free with a valid ID. The box office will be open Mon.- Fri. from 6-8 p.m. and on Sat. from 10 am - noon. For more information, call (337) 475-5043 or go online at www.mcneese.edu/theatre. BLUE DOG ARTIST RODRIGUE COMES TO CENTRAL SCHOOL NOV. 11 George Rodrigue, who is known worldwide for his Blue Dog series of paintings, will offer a free, public art demonstration and lecture in Historic Central School on Nov. 11, at 3 p.m. The event is being hosted by the George Rodrigue Foundation for the Arts, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital Foundation and The Arts and Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana and is designed to provide an explorative learning opportunity to area students and their families as well as teachers. This rare opportunity to meet George Rodrigue and observe his demonstration painting will be available only to a small number as seating is limited. Interested parties should contact the Arts and Humanities Council Offices at 439-2787 to reserve free tickets. MSU PRESENTS FALL PORTFOLIO 2010 NOV. 13 The McNeese State University Department of Visual Arts will host its Fall Portfolio 2010 for area junior and senior level high school art students from 10 a.m.-noon Sat., Nov. 13, in Abercrombie Gallery, located in Room 125 of the Shearman Fine Arts Center. Students are invited to bring their art portfolios of no more than10 images and/or sketchbooks for visual arts faculty to review and Certificates of Merit will be awarded. Seniors receiving merit certificates will be recommended by the Department of Visual Arts to receive a Distinguished Achievement Award in Art, with cash awards ranging in value up to $500 if they enroll at McNeese in visual arts and meet eligibility guidelines. To participate, interested students can contact event coordinator Lisa Reinauer, by e-mail at lreinauer@mcneese.edu or by calling 475-5060. PLATINUM AND PEARLS GALA NOV. 14 The 2000 Home Healthcare Foundation’s Platinum and Pearls Gale will be held on Sun., Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. in L’Auberge du Lac’s Grand Ballroom. It will be an unforgettable evening of elegance and sophistication with wine, hors d’oeuvres, dinner and dancing. There will be an Argentine Tango Challenge followed by the “Dancing with the Stars” dance competition. Individual tickets are $100. All ticket holders will have a chance to win a trip for two to Buenos Aires, Argentina! For tickets and information, call 562-1140 or visit www.platinumandpearlsgala.com.
MAIZE MAZE RETURNS THROUGH NOV. 20 With five acres of sorghum planted and their new mind-boggling design now created, the Melsheimer family is bringing the “MAiZE craze” back to Louisiana. The popular Reeves labyrinth that drew thousands of visitors last fall will once again get curious maze-goers lost. This year’s design is in the shape of our local McNeese Cowboys match-up with our state LSU Tigers. The MAiZE will give visitors the chance to “get lost” from Oct. 2 –Nov. 20. Hours are Fri., 6-9 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.- 9 p.m., and Sun, 1-5 pm. Field trip hours, during weekdays, are available by reservation. The MAiZE is located on HWY 190, right next to Reeves City Park. For more information or to make reservations, e-mail jackie@cmfarmsllc.com or visit www.cmfarmsllc.com. A NIGHT FOR LIFE DEC. 2 New Life Counseling Center is a non-profit pregnancy crisis-counseling center for women who find themselves in an unplanned pregnancy. New Life is having its annual fundraising banquet on Thurs., Dec. 2 at the Lake Charles Civic Center. Guest speaker will be newly ordained Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke, Chief Justice of the Vatican Supreme Court. For tickets, call (337) 478-562 or 474-7003, or email nlcbanquet@gmail.com. Ticket deadline is Nov. 29. JINGLE BELL RUN DEC. 4 Get your running shoes on and brace yourself for the Arts and Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana’s first ever 5K Run/1 Mile Walk for the Arts! Jingle Bell Run participants will run or walk along the shores of Lake Charles at 8 a.m. on Sat., Dec. 4, in conjunction with the City of Lake Charles’ Light Up the Lake Christmas Celebration. All proceeds from this event will go toward the Arts Council, which provides support, assistance, and funding to many regional arts and cultural organizations and programs. Registration will take place at the Civic Center from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. The registration fee for pre-registered runners and walkers is $20 (you must pre-register to be guaranteed a Tshirt) and $15 for Lake Area Runners members. Pre-registration ends Mon., Nov. 15. Race Day registration is $25. Checks are to be made payable to the Arts and Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana. Registration forms are available on the Arts Council’s Web site at www.artsandhumanitiesswla.org and should be sent with payment to P.O. Box 1437, Lake Charles, LA 70602. For more information, call the Arts Council office at 439-ARTS.
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 • Alvin Touchet @ OB’s Bar & Grill, 7 p.m. • TBA @ Cecil’s Cajun Kitchen, DeRidder, 7:30 p.m. • James Stephens III @ Mikko, Coushatta Casino, Kinder, 7:30 p.m. • Brett Randell @ The Porch, 8 p.m. • Keegan McInroe @ Luna Bar & Grill, 9 p.m. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4 • T-Joe Romero @ DI’s Cajun Food & Music, Basile, 6:30 p.m. • Musician’s Night @ The Porch, 7 p.m. • TBA @ Cecil’s Cajun Kitchen, DeRidder, 7:30 p.m. • James Stephens III @ Mikko, Coushatta Casino, Kinder, 7:30 p.m. • TBA @ Luna Bar & Grill, 8 p.m. • Cory Ledet & His Zydeco Band @ Caribbean Cove, Isle of Capri Casino, Westlake, 8 p.m. • Don Fontenot et les Amis de la Louisiane @ Mikko, Coushatta Casino, Kinder, 9 p.m. • HipBootJoe @ Jack Daniels Bar & Grill, L’Auberge du Lac, 10 p.m. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5 • Mack Manuel & The Louisiana Ramblers @ DI’s Cajun Food & Music, Basile, 6:30 p.m. • Lesa Cormier & The Sundown Playboys @ Aucoin’s Cajun Restaurant, Hayes, 7 p.m. • TBA @ Cecil’s Cajun Kitchen, DeRidder, 7:30 p.m.
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• James Stephens III @ Mikko, Coushatta Casino, Kinder, 7:30 p.m. • Wayne Toups @ Yesterday’s, 8 p.m. • TBA @ Luna Bar & Grill, 8 p.m. • Drew Simon @ The Porch, 9 p.m. • Broadband @ Caribbean Cove, Isle of Capri Casino, Westlake, 9 p.m. • Chris Gray @ Mikko, Coushatta Casino, Kinder, 9 p.m. • HipBootJoe @ Jack Daniels Bar & Grill, L’Auberge du Lac, 10 p.m.
• HipBootJoe @ Jack Daniels Bar & Grill, L’Auberge du Lac, 10 p.m.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6 • Briggs Brown & The Bayou Cajuns @ DI’s Cajun Food & Music, Basile, 6:30 p.m. • Lesa Cormier & The Sundown Playboys @ Aucoin’s Cajun Restaurant, Hayes, 7 p.m. • TBA @ Cecil’s Cajun Kitchen, DeRidder, 7:30 p.m. • James Stephens III @ Mikko, Coushatta Casino, Kinder, 7:30 p.m. • Jamie Bergeron & The Kickin’ Cajuns @ Yesterday’s, 8 p.m. • TBA @ Luna Bar & Grill, 8 p.m. • Merle Haggard @ Event Center, L’Auberge du Lac Casino, 8:30 p.m. • Broadband @ Caribbean Cove, Isle of Capri Casino, Westlake, 9 p.m. • Chris Gray @ Mikko, Coushatta Casino, Kinder, 9 p.m. • TBA @ AJ’s Bar & Grill, 10 p.m.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11 • Don Fontenot & Les Cajuns de la Prairie @ DI’s Cajun Food & Music, Basile, 6:30 p.m. • TBA @ Cecil’s Cajun Kitchen, DeRidder, 7:30 p.m. • James Stephens III @ Mikko, Coushatta Casino, Kinder, 7:30 p.m. • TBA @ Luna Bar & Grill, 8 p.m. • Craig Mouton & Slingshot @ Caribbean Cove, Isle of Capri Casino, Westlake, 8 p.m. • Big J & Zydeco Dogpound @ Mikko, Coushatta Casino, Kinder, 9 p.m. • DJ Cage @ Jack Daniels Bar & Grill, L’Auberge du Lac, 10 p.m.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7 • Bernie Alan @ Yesterday’s, 6 p.m. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 • Alvin Touchet @ OB’s Bar & Grill, 7 p.m. • TBA @ Cecil’s Cajun Kitchen, DeRidder, 7:30 p.m. • James Stephens III @ Mikko, Coushatta Casino, Kinder, 7:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12 • Howard Noel & Cajun Boogie @ DI’s Cajun Food & Music, Basile, 6:30 p.m. • August Broussard & Friends @ Aucoin’s Cajun Restaurant, Hayes, 7 p.m. • TBA @ Cecil’s Cajun Kitchen, DeRidder, 7:30 p.m. • James Stephens III @ Mikko, Coushatta Casino, Kinder, 7:30 p.m.
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• Foret Tradition @ Yesterday’s, 8 p.m. • TBA @ Luna Bar & Grill, 8 p.m. • Bayou Katz @ Club 1Sixty5, Coushatta Casino, Kinder, 8 p.m. • Eric Lindell @ The Porch, 9 p.m. • Brad Brinkley & Comfort Zone @ Caribbean Cove, Isle of Capri Casino, Westlake, 9 p.m. • Odyssey @ Mikko, Coushatta Casino, Kinder, 9 p.m. • DJ Cage @ Jack Daniels Bar & Grill, L’Auberge du Lac, 10 p.m.
• Dog Hill Stompers @ Caribbean Cove, Isle of Capri Casino, Westlake, 9 p.m. • Odyssey @ Mikko, Coushatta Casino, Kinder, 9 p.m. • TBA @ AJ’s Bar & Grill, 10 p.m. • DJ Cage @ Jack Daniels Bar & Grill, L’Auberge du Lac, 10 p.m.
• Brandon Ledet & Creole Touch @ Caribbean Cove, Isle of Capri Casino, Westlake, 8 p.m. • Warren Storm, Willie T & Cypress @ Mikko, Coushatta Casino, Kinder, 9 p.m. • Time Machine @ Jack Daniels Bar & Grill, L’Auberge du Lac, 10 p.m.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14 • Warren Storm/Willie T. & Cypress @ Yesterday’s, 6 p.m.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13 • Joe Simon & Louisiana Cajun @ DI’s Cajun Food & Music, Basile, 6:30 p.m. • Alan Jackson @ Coushatta Pavilion, Coushatta Casino, Kinder, 7 p.m. • August Broussard & Friends @ Aucoin’s Cajun Restaurant, Hayes, 7 p.m. • TBA @ Cecil’s Cajun Kitchen, DeRidder, 7:30 p.m. • James Stephens III @ Mikko, Coushatta Casino, Kinder, 7:30 p.m. • Travis Matte & The Kingpins @ Yesterday’s, 8 p.m. • TBA @ Luna Bar & Grill, 8 p.m. • Bayou Katz @ Club 1Sixty5, Coushatta Casino, Kinder, 8 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17 • Alvin Touchet @ OB’s Bar & Grill, 7 p.m. • TBA @ Cecil’s Cajun Kitchen, DeRidder, 7:30 p.m. • James Stephens III @ Mikko, Coushatta Casino, Kinder, 7:30 p.m. • Mason Reed @ The Porch, 9 p.m.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19 • Celtic Nations Festival @ Downtown Lake Charles, 7 p.m. • Briggs Brown & The Bayou Cajuns @ DI’s Cajun Food & Music, Basile, 6:30 p.m. • Ron Miller & The Louisiana Ramblers @ Aucoin’s Cajun Restaurant, Hayes, 7 p.m. • TBA @ Cecil’s Cajun Kitchen, DeRidder, 7:30 p.m. • James Stephens III @ Mikko, Coushatta Casino, Kinder, 7:30 p.m. • The Brandon Foret Band @ Yesterday’s, 8 p.m. • TBA @ Luna Bar & Grill, 8 p.m. • LA Express @ Caribbean Cove, Isle of Capri Casino, Westlake, 9 p.m. • ISIS @ Mikko, Coushatta Casino, Kinder, 9 p.m. • Rockstar @ Jack Daniels Bar & Grill, L’Auberge du Lac, 10 p.m. TJN
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18 • Lesa Cormier & The Sundown Playboys @ DI’s Cajun Food & Music, Basile, 6:30 p.m. • TBA @ Cecil’s Cajun Kitchen, DeRidder, 7:30 p.m. • James Stephens III @ Mikko, Coushatta Casino, Kinder, 7:30 p.m. • TBA @ Luna Bar & Grill, 8 p.m.
NEW KITCHEN HOURS: Mon. - Tues. 11 am - 10 pm Wed. - Sat.11 am - 11 pm Closed Sunday
LUNA GOODS ON SALE: Luna Classic Tee $15 Luna Guitar Tee $15 Luna Ball Cap $15 Luna Dressings $6 (16oz.) Citrus Vinaigrette Balsamic Vinaigrette Raspberry Vinaigrette Cosmic
Wed. Nov. 3 @ 9 pm KEENAN McINROE (acoustic) Thurs. Nov. 4 @ 7 pm EARLY ACOUSTIC SET W/ FRESH NECTAR, RADAR VS. WOLF (acoustic inside, 10pm) Fri. Nov. 5 @ 9 pm MOTHERLODE (rock n roll blues)
Meet Nefertiti This is one cute little puppy! “Nefertiti” is a black and white Basset/Dachshund-mix puppy, who is available for adoption through 4 Paws Society. She and her littermates are very sociable, and like to run and follow you all over the place. Nefertiti gives great puppy kisses and thinks that all-sized humans are wonderful. She just needs a forever home so that she can settle in as part of a good family. Come out and meet her today at 4 Paws on the Bayou Pet Hotel, 465 Hardy Road, Sulphur, LA Volume 2 • Issue 16
70665. Call us to inquire about the puppy at (337) 661-9132. Visiting hours are 10 a.m.-3 p.m. every day but Sunday. An application can found online at www.4PawsSocietyInc.com and faxed to (337) 5586331 or emailed to fourpawssociety@aol.com. Hope we see you soon— Nefertiti is waiting for you!
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Sat. Nov. 6 @ 9 pm CHAMPA (regae) Wed. Nov. 10 @ ? pm BRICE PERRIN (acoustic) Thurs. Nov. 11 @ 7pm EARLY ACOUSTIC SET W/ FRESH NECTAR Fri. Nov. 12 @ 9pm MOTHERSHIP (rock n roll), LOCHNESS MOBSTERS (rock n roll) Sat. Nov. 13 @ 9pm ELEMENTS (regae) Every Monday Night OPEN MIC NIGHT NOVEMBER 4, 2010
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