The Jambalaya News - 05/30/13, Vol. 5, No. 5

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GENERAL 715 Kirby St., Lake Charles, LA 70601 Phone: 337-436-7800 Fax: 337-990-0262 www.thejambalayanews.com PUBLISHER Phil de Albuquerque publisher@thejambalayanews.com

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GENERAL MANAGER Monica Hebert CONTRIBUTORS Nicole Arabie Rhonda Babin George Cline Angie Kay Dilmore Dan Ellender Jacob Fusilier Monica Hebert Mike Louviere Mike McHugh Roger Miller Mary Louise Ruehr Brandon Shoumaker Karla Tullos ADVERTISING sales@thejambalayanews.com

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contents

On Cover: Liquid Society’s Party By the Pool Tyler Connolly, lead singer of Theory of a Deadman Liquid Society July 19, 2012

COVER STORY 17 Liquid Society’s Party By the Pool

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REGULARS 6 The Dang Yankee 7 Tips from Tip 9 Adoption Corner 26 Sports Report FEATURES 5 Tiffany Hebert, Special Olympian 12 Does Your House Have Curb Appeal?

13 Removing Objectionable Odors From the Home 16 Cameron Parish’s Day of Infamy 18 Hurricane Season 2013

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ENTERTAINMENT 8 Fish Tales 10 Soul Matters 28 Red Hot Books 30 HeART of SWLA 32 Taste of SWLA 34 Family Night at the Movies 35 Society Spice 38 Jambalaya Jam 40 Local Jam 42 Crossword 43 Funbolaya

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A Note From Phil

With Choice Comes Responsibility My parents had six children to raise. God bless them for making it as far as they did! One lesson they instilled in us, over and over again, was “With choice comes responsibility.” They taught us with the choices we made. One was having a pet.

I was very young, still in elementary school. I remember asking Mom and Dad if we could have a pet. All six of us kids wanted one, and since I was the eldest son, I was chosen to do the asking.

“You sure can,” Mom answered.

But before I could jump up and down she asked, “Do you know what is involved in having a cat?”

“No, not really” I answered.

“Well then, let’s talk,” she said, pointing to a chair for me to sit down. “It’s called responsibility.”

I learned how to be responsible for the feeding, health and care of this pet. “God created that cat,” she said. “If you choose to have one, be

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responsible.”

I went back to all the kids and told them the answer. We were ready to take on the responsibility!

Soon we had two cats called “Puff ” and “Smoky.” We took turns feeding, cleaning, caring, and of course loving them! We learned how to make time throughout our day to make sure we could fulfill our responsibility to these gifts from God. What a learning experience to have at such a young age.

I received my first pet as an adult in a sad way. It was in 1989 and I was living in Boston. I hadn’t heard from my friend Kathy in awhile and I couldn’t seem to reach her, so I called her office. I was told she was in the hospital in serious condition. I rushed in to see her.

She couldn’t speak, but smiled and saluted me. Her nurse said it was the first time she’d seen Kathy respond like that in days. The next day, she was gone.

At her funeral, I asked her family if there was anything I could do to help. That’s when I got “Bunny,” her beautiful cat. I had just bought my first house and I knew I could handle a pet. Later, I would get a

dog named “Bear” and a rabbit named “Miss Kitty.” I loved them and they loved me. We took care of each other.

Miss Kitty would later be adopted by friends, and Bunny and Bear would live out their lives with me. I took care of them to the end.

When I met Lauren, she had a Scottish Terrier named Rhiannon.

She was my girl. She was on TV commercials for our various businesses, went with me to Lowe’s and Home Depot, and would go on numerous walks with me, listening as I thought out loud. I think she actually gave me some ideas.

Lauren and I got involved in animal rescue and saved many cats.

We received calls from people who were very ill and wanted to make sure their pets were in a secure home before they died. We also received calls from people who found strays but couldn’t take care of them.

We were not able to have our own children, but we feel blessed to be able to spend our time with the furry souls who have made their way to our door. Many have sad stories, but they are all so

happy since they have found their forever homes with us. We know all of their personalities and all of their concerns.

Yes, every one of them is a heartache (almost unbearable), as we know they will pass on in our lifetime, but we wouldn’t trade it for a moment. The love we give and the love we receive is immeasurable.

I hope you consider teaching your young ones choice and responsibility with a pet. You never know where it could lead.

Mom and Dad, thank you for your patience in teaching me what I needed to learn.

Dad… Please give a big hug to Bear, Miss Kitty, Bunny, Rhiannon, Edward, Ghostie, Toastie, Ranger, Sammy, Daisy Mae, Meezie, Clyde, and all the pets we’ve shared our life with who have gone before us.

I’ll see you all again...when it’s time.

–Phil de Albuquerque TJN

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By Rhonda Babin “Do you know the oath of the Special Olympics athlete?” asked Tiffany Hebert. The lilt in her voice, indicating her eagerness to inform, is infectious. “Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.”

Hebert, 24, is a Special Olympian from Moss Bluff. For over 20 years, she and her family have participated in Special Olympic competitions and events.

“As soon as I was out of the hospital, I think I was participating,” she recalled. Born in Sulphur to Cheryl and Billy Hebert, it would be a few years before Hebert would even be able to leave a hospital.

Intellectual and physical disabilities that required surgeries would keep her prognosis grim for her first years of life. “I had nine surgeries before I was two years old. I had my first two back surgeries at the age of 10 months.” Hebert continued. “I couldn’t move my arms because my back was fused together, so doctors did surgeries so I could get some movement.”

After her surgery, her parents were shocked at her appearance. “My parents were standing right in front of me and they didn’t recognize me when the doctors asked, ‘She looks great doesn’t she?’ because I was blue, purple, and green,” Hebert said. “My parents were told I had lost my airway Volume 5 • Issue 5

twice and that I probably wouldn’t live to be very old.” She credits her doctors and the Special Olympic program with getting her to where she is now.

“Now, I survived to be 24,” she said. “I am fixing to be 25. The doctors are astonished.” Faced with so many surgeries throughout her life (her most recent less than a year ago) Hebert shares her philosophy. “If I can look at my problems as plain and simple, there are only three things I can do. I can go through it, go around it, or go over it. It is plain and simple.”

The plain and simple truth is that Hebert and her family, including sister Pamela Broussard and brother Billy Hebert, Jr., found a way to assist her in overcoming the problems faced by someone who is intellectually lower in cognitive development than the typical population.

Participating in Special Olympic Louisiana Southwest Area events has helped Hebert and her supportive family immensely.

The mission of the Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for all children and adults with intellectual disabilities. This gives them the opportunity to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience many joys from social interaction.

“Tiffany is an example of a highfunctioning Special Olympian,”

explained Tiffany Harvey-Gautier, the director of internal communication and marketing for Special Olympics Louisiana. “At our State Summer Games in Hammond at the end of May, she will be competing for a spot at our training camp in Alexandria.”

The November training camp is where Hebert and other Southwest Louisiana Special Olympic athletes could possibly qualify for National Special Olympics games. The National Games will be held in Princeton, New Jersey in June 2014.

The New Jersey games lead to world competition in 2015.

Hebert has set her sights on being there. “My mom is my coach,” she said. “I have a personal trainer too. I have won 62 medals so far and I would like to win more.”

Training in eight sports that include bowling, softball, horseshoes, track and field, soccer, basketball, badminton and cycling occupies much of Hebert’s time. “Track is one of my favorites because I’m best at it,” she said. “I love to be out on the track.

In a race, it is a feeling of freedom and accomplishment.”

That feeling of accomplishment is one of the things the Special Olympics set out to provide for participants when the now international organization was founded. Every state has a chapter that hosts tournaments and games. The Louisiana chapter was founded in 1968.

“We will have over 80 delegates from every region in Louisiana competing at Nationals,” Harvey-Gautier said. “Whether an athlete is competing in local, parish, area, state, national or world games, the enthusiasm is contagious. Special Olympians develop skills and friendships with other Special Olympic athletes and community members.”

There’s an easy way community

Tiffany Hebert, representing Special Olympics Louisiana in Washington, DC members can become involved. “We offer people the opportunity to be ‘Fans in the Stands,’” she said. “All you have to do is register and then come out to the State Games and cheer on the athletes!”

Talk to someone who’s ever been involved with the Special Olympics and you will here stories about “huggers” -- a 1983 Special Olympic Louisiana invention.

“Huggers are at the end of the race track to encourage the athletes and to let them know they are done. Each participant ends the race with a hug,” Harvey-Gautier explained. “Now, 170 countries utilize huggers at their games!”

Tiffany Hebert is compassionate, outgoing, and determined. “I can do what I do because of Special Olympics,” she said. “Special Olympics games let us compete and have fun.

We get to see our potential, be inspired, and forget about our pain for a while. When the rest of the world said I can’t do something, that I’m worthless, and I couldn’t contribute to society like a normal person, Special Olympics said YES! YOU! CAN!” To learn more about local events and opportunities, contact Julie Montague with Special Olympics Louisiana Southwest Area via email at solswarea@aol.com. The Special Olympics Louisiana website is www.laso.org TJN MAY 30, 2013

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Dang Yankee The

By Mike McHugh

Thank God It’s Summer!

Well, another Memorial Day has come, signaling the official start of summer. Now, I know there are some picky individuals out there who will argue that summer doesn’t really start for another three weeks, on the day of the Summer Solstice.

These are generally your New Age types, the sort who will travel long distances to witness the event at some location that channels great spiritual powers. I’m talking places like Stonehenge, the Great Pyramid of Giza, or the Life-Sized Chocolate Moose in Scarborough, Maine.

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Most people, however, aren’t quite so particular, and besides, who wants to wait a whole three weeks to start all those fun-filled summer activities that American families so enjoy? Things like packing up the SUV, taking to the road, and getting utterly lost because Dad failed to update the GPS map from the original version, which was drafted by Lewis and Clark.

The fact is, most folks depend on other cues to tell them that summer has arrived. There’s Hollywood, for one. When the summer block-

busters start making it onto the big screen, you know it’s time. And so, with the recent release of Hangover III—Hair of the Iron Dog-Man, we can be sure that the season is now in full swing.

Personally, I take the ending of the school year as my sign of summer. It’s not that we have kids of school age; we’re empty nesters, meaning that we have already exhausted our nest egg on tuition, book fees, and materials for science fair projects. Princeton’s College of Science has a more modest supply budget than do the parents of your average high school student.

You see, my wife happens to be a substitute teacher. What that means for us is that summer marks an end to the incessant morning phone calls, beginning early enough to wake the rooster, if we had one. But I don’t have a rooster, because I’m retired, and being retired, I have the right, as guaranteed in the Constitution (and if not, it ought to be), to sleep until the crack of noon. Instead, elementary school teachers from all over the district are calling the house in a desperate attempt to find someone, anyone, to take over their classes for the day. I say this judging from what she tells me about some of the students’ behaviors—that and the riot gear she puts on before leaving the house. When school is in session, we get more calls than if we had given out cards with our home number at a telemarketers’ convention.

In addition to being able to sleep in, another summertime perk is that of not having to suffer the anguish of driving through school zones. The main drag through my part of town seems to have a school on every block. So, if I want to go anywhere further than, say, my mailbox between the hours of 7 and

9 a.m., I have to plan the trip as carefully as if I were about to hike the Appalachian Trail. Actually, hiking the Appalachian Trail is easier, not to mention faster, than driving through the school zones.

I know this because I have a friend who once hiked the entire length of the trail, and he assured me that there is not one single orange traffic cone standing in the middle of it. The crossing guards place these cones in the street each morning, making it look more like a motocross. Instead of motorcycles, however, the course is navigated by soccer moms in minivans, who maneuver it while making hair appointments on the cell phone and scolding the kids for not washing the egg stains off their faces after breakfast.

Still, they do this with ease because they have been through the course countless times. They could easily back a horse trailer through it. I, on the other hand, only venture through these zones in times of dire emergency, such as when I’m completely out of coffee in the morning. This is why, when the crossing guards see me coming, they dive into the bunkers that they’ve set up for just this purpose.

So this summer, even though the phone will be silent, I may still get up early, so that for once, I can drive past the empty schools at full speed limit. I’ll do it because I was never able to on any stretch of road in Yankee Land, no matter what the hour. After all, this is Louisiana, where traffic jams are supposed to be as infrequent as Astros’ playoff appearances.

Except, of course, if you happen to be in the vicinity of a drivethrough daiquiri stand.

Can’t get enough of “The Dang Yankee?” You can catch more of Mike’s wit at thedangyankee.com

TJN

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that everything new is good and that previous versions of items must be replaced. Brand loyalty is passé. There’s no use liking a product because you will find yourself looking for a replacement before long--a sad state of affairs, in my opinion.

DOWNTOWN AT SUNDOWN! The more spread-out arrangement of the new Downtown at Sundown venue is so much better than last year.

I personally would like it to be held at the Arcade Pavilion, which is a madefor-music site, but there is pressure from the downtown folks to keep it in the Ryan Street area for their business purposes. Anyway, it is nice to have a free music event in an open-air environment. Obviously, the concert series would not be so pleasantly received in the heat from June through September, but for this time of year, it’s really quite nice. Those of us that attended were most pleased by the entertainment, and as they say, “A good time was had by all.”

MARGARITA MADNESS For many years, my friends and I have enjoyed Salvador’s Original Margarita, a pre-mixed, 26-proof beverage that we found most tasty for a prepared cocktail, instantly available.

After a recent graduation celebration, we finished the last bottle we had on hand. The next day, I went to replace my stock—only to discover that the original 26-proof variety is no longer available. What a surprise.

You could just put it in the freezer and allow the tasty beverage to freeze to a deliciously slushy state, ready to squeeze into a glass and add a slice of lime, if desired. It is now made in a 9.5 percent variety (19-proof) and freezes solid, without ever reaching the desired serving state. I found that in addition to having a higher price (go figure), the reduction in proof is not because of any desire for the popular status of a “lighter” beverage. Rather, it has been changed to permit those locations that can only sell low content (under 20-proof) alcoholic beverages to now obtain a product previously unavailable to them. So here we have another marketing solution to get more products into more locations, increasing sales and profitability.

The trend today, as pointed out by a savvy purveyor in the industry, is

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NO MORE CHILL Keeping on the beverage topic, another favorite was making a Michelada with Miller Chill beer. It was so easy to squirt a bit of Sriracha into an opened bottle, swirling the mixture to obtain a lovely consistency and slowly savoring the flavor. But this quick preparation cannot be made anymore because Miller Chill is no longer available in our area. I was informed that it did not gain enough market share here. Other lime-infused beers do not work as well--I know; I have tried them. You have to go through the whole original Michelada process to obtain the desired results. Recipes are readily available: it is basically a Bloody Mary with beer rather than vodka but just not as quick and easy as with Miller Chill. Oh well, that’s progress--I guess.

SUPERMARKET ROUNDUP Memorial Day just passed, and that means most of us cooked out. It was a chance to show off our outdoor culinary skills and dine al fresco while enjoying family and friends as we gathered to honor those that gave the last full measure of devotion to maintain the freedom of our American way of life.

For this issue, we will survey hamburger meat, fresh chicken to fry and some potato salad ingredients. The stores surveyed are Albertsons, Country Club Road; Market Basket, Nelson Road; Kroger, McNeese Street and Walmart, Nelson Road. This survey was taken on Wednesday, May 22.

The prices reported here were posted on the shelf where the products were placed for sale.

Ground Beef, 80-20 mixture, per pound: Albertsons, $4.49; Market Basket, $3.59; Kroger, $3.24; Walmart, $3.08.

Whole chicken, fresh, per pound: Albertsons, $.88; Market Basket, $1.29; Kroger, $.98; Walmart, $.99.

Red potatoes, bulk, per pound: Albertsons, $1.49; Market Basket, $1.19; Kroger, $1.29; Walmart, $.98.

Hellman’s Real Mayonnaise, 30ounce jar: Albertsons, $4.99; Market Basket, $4.79; Kroger, $3.84; Walmart, $3.48.

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Best Bass Trip Ever For 30 years, while most folks Mardi Gras paraded and joyously celebrated Easter, I was an hour and a half north of Houston at Lake Conroe, Texas.

My BSFL, Big Charlie, did me the honor of allowing me to use the family’s townhouse in Harbor Town. Away from the maddening crowds and over-

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dressed Easter hordes, I would meet up with my redneck fishing guide Craig.

We had agreed early on that we would trade fishing trips for hunting trips. So there I was once again, sipping Community Coffee on the patio and puffing on my pipe, contently lost in the daybreak coo of doves and whis-

tles of quail from the copse of trees that ran down to the lake’s edge.

Craig would be along soon. I grabbed my two rods and reels, tackle box and thermos, strolled down and sat on the low sea wall, old raggedy tennis shoes tracing ghost figures in the manmade beach.

My serenity was ruined by some damned bass boat speeding across the lake right at me. It was one of those fiberglass red monstrosities with two gray high-seated eyes and a huge Black Mac Merc hump. Seated in the beast’s bowels was some damn fool speed demon possessed of no sense at all bearing down on me. Suddenly, the screaming stopped (mine and the boat motor’s), and the bow slid almost silently onto the beach.

The demon leapt out of the

boat, his shirt scaled in sponsor labels, wearing gear shorts, his hat on backwards and deck shoes, for Christ’s sake. My good ole boy guide had done duded himself up. It was Craig, sans beat-up straw cowboy hat, faded blue jeans, and scuffed brogans.

Gone also was the 16-inch Alumaweld bateau, sculling oars and the old trusty 25 Mercury outboard.

“What the hell,” I thought and said.

“Nice rig, huh?” Craig’s doppelganger pointed with obvious pride to the red beached behemoth.

I gingerly inspected the fiery beast. In the cockpit were more switches, buttons, and gauges than most helicopters. There was even an in dash fish finder easily viewed to the right of the steering wheel. The eyes of the beast were actually two dark gray fishing chairs. The black hump was a 150 Black Mac. Even the damn trolling motor went up and down and adjusted height and speed electrically. I was beyond

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impressed. I was dumbfounded.

“And?” I mumbled, gazing at this imposter who just stood there, his arms crossed proudly across his chest.

“My bass tour boat. I’m on the circuit now,” he said. That, in Texas multi-syllable drawlize, is “Ma I ba ass two or bo oat.” Yep, it was Craig all right. This Bass Pro Shop apparition was actually my “ole podna.”

“Let’s fish!” Craig said and leapt aboard. As he fiddled with switches and whatever, he explained that one of his customers got to talking with him about the Bass Pro Tour and offered to help set him up with sponsors.

“And the rest is history,” he said and then grinned ever so proudly.

Craig quickly backed the boat off the beach and sat me down firmly in my seat, back to the wind, as we flew across the lake.

The motor didn’t really roar but purred loudly. If my stupid grin was half as deliriously happy as Craig’s, we were in for some fun.

He slowed the engine and idled up to within a 100 yards of the mouth of the old creek bed. We always started fishing there.

Craig explained that they had put grass carp in the lake since I’d last been there. They were to eat up the hydrilla the skiers complained was sliming them.

So far, the trash fish had proven too successful in eliminating the oxygenating plant and damn near eaten it all out except for the area where the old creek ran into the lake. And it was spawn-

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ing season.

With that, I spun to face the creek as my podna trolling motored us into casting range.

Craig pushed a button and the anchor slid into the water without a splash. We were set. I had an old yellow and black striped Heddon Devil Horse still attached to my Ugly Stick rod and Garcia Abu-Matic reel from our trip at summer’s end.

Grabbing it up, I casually tossed it to one side of the creek opening. Almost as soon as the lure hit, it was struck. And hard. I fought him up to boat and lifted him in. Using my trusty and rusty fish scale I weighed him.

He ran a little over a pound and a half. I proudly held him aloft.

“Throw him back,” Craig ordered.

“Do what?” I asked incredulously.

“Toss ‘em back. We ain’t keepin’ nothin’ under two pounds. And if they have eggs then they go back, no matter how big.” He barked. “All the bass are up in the creek bed, at its mouth, or out where the hydrilla is. This is the only good spot they have to feed and spawn.”

Needing no further encouragement, it began. Cast and catch.

Keep or release. Cast and catch.

Keep or release. Cast and catch.

Keep or release. In an hour’s time, we had 30 bass, all over two pounds, the largest a little over four pounds. That, my friends, was my best bass trip ever.

Next Tale: Sailfish Mucho Hombre Style TJN

Featuring

LAPAW Rescue

Mr. Personality is what you can call Peanut, a 2-year-old male dachshund mix who weighs 18 pounds. Peanut and his brothers Linus and Milo were dropped off one day with no place to go. These three lovable clowns won over the hearts of the Lake Area Partnerships for Animal Welfare (LAPAW) volunteers who were nearby.

Peanut and Linus were both treated for heartworms and Milo came down with Parvo, but after 10 days of treatment he has fully recovered. All three boys are good with children; they LOVE attention and can play with their toys for hours. Now that they are completely healthy, they are ready for furever

homes. The boys are all working on house training and being crated, but are very smart and will get the hang of it no time.

They can be adopted by themselves, or if you’re ready for an instant fur family, we can adopt them together to the right home. If you would like to meet them, please let us know in advance by emailing us at lapaw@bellsouth.net or by calling (337) 478-7294. We are at PetSmart on Saturdays from noon to 3 p.m. You can always see them at www.petfinder.com. To learn more about LAPAW Rescue, please visit www.lapaw.org.

LAPAW Rescue is a non-profit group that is run by volunteers and funded by donations. The cost to save the lives of Peanut, Linus and Milo was over $2,000, so we are once again asking for donations to help pay the vet bill. You can make donations on line at www.lapaw.org. or you can mail a check to PO Box 4964, Lake Charles, LA 70606.

We are searching for additional foster homes so that we can help save more pets. Crates, food and bedding are provided-- you provide the TLC!

TJN

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by Nicole Shuff Arabie What a Coincidence You've found me. That means we were meant to connect.

I believe that everything that happens to you and to me is part of our soul journey. Have you ever attempted to keep a record of all the “coincidences” and meaningful “chance” meetings that happen in your life?

We’ve all been restless at one time or another. Questions may arise, such as “What am I doing here?” “Where am I going in my life?” “What is my life for?” “Who am I?” It’s an inner calling that cannot be ignored, a call to the soul.

There is an internal timetable for

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our awareness; sort of like a spiritual alarm that is going off. At this time, be conscious of this synchronicity, and use and trust your intuition.

Intuition is defined as spiritual insight or immediate spiritual communication and derives from the Latin word intueri, which means, “to consider.”

Synchronicity Synchronicity is created when people, places or events are brought into our lives to help us evolve. A synchronicity can highlight something going on in your life where you may need assistance. Then, to your surprise, the right person is put

in your path at just the right time.

Be aware of things around you.

Pay attention. Your soul is whispering to you. When your inner awareness changes, amazing things begin to happen.

Books or articles may come to you that fit in with what you've been experiencing. Someone may mention a topic unexpectedly and catch you off guard. It is not a matter of chance; there is a greater force at work in our lives.

I dare you to walk the path of discovery. Walking your soul path is never easy. I guarantee you will never be the same.

There are no mistakes; there are no coincidences. All events are blessings given to us to learn about ourselves and others, our needs, our direction, and our destinies.

To book a session or other services with Nicole Shuff Arabie, call (337) 540-6573 and leave a message indicating several dates/times that work for you. You will hear back by phone with available dates and times. You can also go to her Facebook page at www.facebook.com/#!/Decluttering YourSoul. Both in-person readings or phone/skype readings are available. TJN

J&J Exterminating

Announces iPad Giveaway

J&J Exterminating is giving away 10 iPads throughout Louisiana, one in each of their 10 service regions. Participants can enter through the website, www.jjext.com or through the J&J Exterminating Facebook page.

“By giving us an email address, anyone can be entered into the iPad contest,” said Bryan Gaspard, regional manager with J&J Exterminating. “The email address will be used only for occasional J&J Exterminating updates as well as exclusive discounts. Customer can also sign up to pay online through our website.” The contest continues through the end of June, the drawing will be held July 1.

Winners will be notified via the email address submitted.

Founded in 1960, J&J Exterminating is the largest independentlyowned pest control company in Louisiana. They offer pest control services for homes and businesses.

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This is a great time of year to sell your home—but a lot of work goes into making your house desirable to potential buyers. The first thing a househunter will see is the exterior of your home and its surrounding. Does your home have what it takes to sell?

The following ten tips will help: 1) Freshen up exterior color: A lot of homes around here, especially south of town, are in subdivisions, where exterior colors and designs are restricted. But if you’re in an older neighborhood without such limitations, make sure it’s within the same historic or aesthetic color palette as neighboring homes. Consider repainting your house if needed, or pressure washing siding or brick. It has to sparkle!

2) Accentuate outside accents: Whether you have shutters on the sides of your exterior windows, or columns on the front porch, make sure they are in good condition. Brick walls, fences and garage entryways must be repaired and free of debris and clutter.

3) Look at interior finishes: Window treatments, hanging decorations and obstructions (such as furniture in front of windows) can be seen from the curb. If they do

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not compliment the outside of your home, make the necessary adjustments.

4) Clean walkway and entry areas: Take a good look at your driveway, sidewalk, stairs, and any stepping-stone pathways around your home and clear them of weeds and debris.

Consider pressure-washing concrete, brick, and pavers. Try not to park cars in the driveway, as they can leak oil and leave stain the concrete.

5) Replace gutters and downspouts: If your home has an older gutter system, it may be suffering from peeling paint, rust spots, or other problems that can convey a sense of neglect. Replace old systems with newer, snap-fit vinyl gutter systems that go together with few tools and require no painting.

6) Keep it neat: You are going to have to modify the way your family lives on a day-today basis while your home is up for sale.

Toys, trash cans, yard debris and garden tools must be out of sight. Outside clutter will turn buyers off.

7) Hire a landscaper: What is the condition of the grass and surrounding plant beds?

Consider hiring a lawn service or landscaping professional to get your lawn looking perfect.

Dead spots and weeds are a turn-off.

8) Make some replacements: Your mailbox, house numbers and door hardware can make a big impression on homebuyers. If you’ve lived in your home for a while, consider replacing them. It won’t break the bank and will be a big bang for your buck.

9) Spruce up outdoor furniture: Since we spend so much time outdoors in Southwest Louisiana, your lawn furniture will be noticed! Fresh cushions, throw pillows, and newly painted or pressure washed surfaces will make a big difference.

10.) Add instant color: If you want to make the outside pop, add planters with seasonal plants at your front door, positioned throughout your yard, and at the sides of your garage entry. They add instant color to the overall appearance of your home, and will make homebuyers happy to come see more inside.

Sprucing up the curb appeal of your home doesn’t have to be difficult and is probably easier than tackling the interior. Following these 10 tips will welcome potential buyers into your home—which will eventually result in a sale. Good luck! TJN

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When a potential home buyers walk through your home, not everything meets the eye. If you have a family pet or are a smoker, the smell may send some people running out the door.

Don’t hide---eliminate!

Buyers will be able to detect the smell of cigarettes, pets and

their messes, and even intense home cooking smells, often from their first step into the home.

So it’s essential to remove or eliminate the odors, versus simply spraying something on top of them. Keep in mind that scented room sprays, candles, etc., are just band-aid measures. Odors can stay trapped in any fabric and

material in your home, such as curtains, sofas, carpets, and even hardwood floors.

Take odor-specific steps to vanquishing smells What you must do to truly eliminate an odor depends on the

odor itself.

With pets, a thorough vacuuming and carpet cleaning, and washing any upholstery, curtains, blankets, etc. can go a long way. If a pet has repeatedly had accidents on a particular spot of floor or carpet, it might require replacing or refinishing.

Cooking odors are similar, and can often be eliminated by scrubbing down kitchen walls, floors and ceilings, along with range hoods and vent fans/filters. You may even want to consider painting the kitchen walls and ceilings.

But cigarette smoke is probably the most difficult odor to remove because smoking is typically done for years, and smoke can get into every crack and crevice of a house.

To get rid of smoking stains and odors, start with a good, professional wash of all the walls, windows and floors. But that may not do the trick—which means you may have to resort to interior repainting, and either recarpeting or refinishing the wood floors. Expensive—but much more effective.

Borrow another nose!

Bring in another nose to sniff the premises to make sure those offending odors are gone.

Through a phenomenon called olfactory accommodation, our noses become used to smelling (and stop detecting) odors once we have smelled them for even a short period of time.

And if you happen to be a smoker, you probably know by now that smoking dulls your sense of smell. You may think the odors are gone—but they very well may not be. That’s where another nose (or two) will come in handy. TJN

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If You Build it, ‘They’ Will Come!

This phrase from the movie Field of Dreams seems most appropriate for Southwest Louisiana at this time, according to Realtor® Derenda Grubb of CENTURY 21 Mike D. Bono and Co. She is excited about the economic outlook for our future.

“We can look forward to major projects or expansions in our area totaling in excess of $47,292,190,134,” she said. “This will attract individuals to fill the job slots that will be opening up.

By 2018, 21,851 construction jobs, 4,962 new jobs and 8,200 indirect jobs will be created.”

With the boom comes an increased demand on our housing market—a welcome problem. “Individuals relocating or

local residents prospering from the improved economy will be house-hunting,” she said.

“Supply and demand determines value and thus the prices within the market.”

According to statistics on the Alliance of Economic Development of SWLA’s website, Lake Charles was the largest city showing an average price per square foot in the third quarter of 2012 that equaled $101.80 PSF, only topped by Lafayette at $111.10 PSF at that time. Today’s average for the same equivalent home has gone up to $111.11 in just a few months.

Most lots in SWLA have been recently purchased. Homes are on the way, but construction

takes time, and developing a subdivision takes even longer. It’s a lucrative time to consider marketing property. But just remember these facts: A large percent of corporate employees will be represented by relocation corporations, thus working through REALTORS®.

“Almost all homes will be subject to appraisals, so it is not whatever you want for a price,” Grubb said. “Buyers are coming in for high demand positions and with lots of pressure to acclimate quickly, so there will be little time for fixer-uppers. Buyers will be searching for totally move-in ready homes and will skip over those that are not up to par. Be ready!” TJN

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By Mike Louviere In today’s highly technical world, it is doubtful that what happened in Cameron Parish in 1957 would ever happen again.

Nowadays, it is rare that a home does not have at least one television, and most have computers. Major colleges and universities offer degrees in meteorology; the Weather Channel broadcasts around the clock.

Television stations employ meteorologists to study weather conditions and report on anything out of the ordinary that is occurring in the Gulf of Mexico. Most of us are aware of any change in the weather up to a week or so in advance. If a storm appears, we can watch the path of the storm for a week ahead of the predicted landfall date and have ample time to evacuate.

But in 1957, things were much different in the coastal areas around Cameron and Creole. Lying in the path of the strongest hurricane ever to hit the area, hundreds of people perished, not only because they did not understand the scope of the large and powerful storm that was headed their way—but also because they were not alerted to the fact that it had speeded up and was due to hit 12 hours earlier than anticipated.

Most homes had radios; not many had televisions. But they would not have been much help, as all the stations had signed off at that late hour. Many residents were not particularly worried about the storm because they thought they would be protected by the sand dunes along the coast. And historically, strong hurricanes had not appeared as early in the season as June, normally forming and hitting the coast later, in August and September. There had been hurricanes before, but they had not been very bad. Although many residents planned to evacuate, the Weather Bureau and the local news never called for an official evacuation, lulling some into a false sense of security.

On the morning of Tuesday, June 25, a Navy reconnaissance plane flew into the tropical depression, as it was then classified,

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Cameron after Audrey

and found a well-developed eye with 75-mile- Galveston, causing flooding in the city. Two an-hour winds. At that strength, the storm hundred miles offshore, the hurricane shifted became a hurricane and was named Audrey. direction and began to head toward Cameron During the night, the hurricane began to Parish. Audrey strengthened while still 150 move and winds increased to 104 miles per miles from the coast. The tanker Tillamook hour. Over the next day, it continued to was caught in the eye of the hurricane and strengthen, and towns like Port Arthur and reported winds at 150 miles an hour, with a Galveston along the Texas coast prepared for forward speed of 30 miles per hour. the disaster that was headed their way. On When residents awoke early that morning, Wednesday, June 26, the Weather Bureau it was too late for them to escape. Water surannounced that gales would start The intersection of Hwy 27 from Hackberry and Hwy 82 at Holly Beach that night along the Louisiana coast. Cameron residents went to bed thinking they had another 12 hours to anticipate the storm and make their plans, if any.

By the next day, the surge pushed ahead of the hurricane and crashed over the 17-foot seawall at

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rounded their homes. The nightmare had begun.

By the time Audrey slammed ashore at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 27, it was the strongest hurricane to ever hit the Louisiana coast. Sustained winds were between 150 and 165 miles an hour with gusts that may have been as high as 180 miles per hour.

The winds, coupled with the fast forward speed caused great devastation. No one could have imagined that Cameron and Creole would be virtually destroyed and was the scene of the highest death rate in the history of the area. Today, there would be no question that Audrey would be classified as a Category Five hurricane.

The heretofore unimagined wall of water hit Cameron, and like a wet eraser cleans a blackboard, wiped out the town. The only two structures left standing were the brick courthouse and the concrete ice house. The water lifted houses off their foundations and carried some of them many miles into the salt marshes; others were carried out to sea as the waves receded. In Creole, only one building remained.

Some people were fortunate enough to be able to float on anything from a chair cushion to a barn roof until they were rescued.

Others were immediately caught by the strong rush of water and drowned.

Survivors on makeshift rafts or clinging to trees, and rooftops often found themselves sharing space with snakes, nutria, or even alligators. People who had fought to survive drowning were bitten by snakes and died in agony.

Huge balls of red ants, rolling in the water, came into contact with survivors; the painful stings quickly became infected. There are heart-wrenching stories of family members trying to hold onto one another, only to be

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Mass burial of unidentified victims at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Lake Charles torn apart due to the power of the winds and water.

When it was all over and the rescue efforts began, Lake Charles, Sulphur, and many other towns opened schools and churches to provide food and shelter for survivors. Medical aid poured into the region from all over the country, and volunteers came in to provide aid and later, to help rebuild the area.

Hundreds of volunteers took on the gruesome task of searching for and recovering bodies from the wreckage. Bodies that could be identified were claimed by their families and buried by them. Unidentified bodies were interred in several mass graves in two cemeteries in Lake Charles.

Many of the displaced survivors came back to Cameron, Creole, Hackberry, Grand

Chenier, Holly Beach and other towns and settlements along the coast, beginning the arduous task of rebuilding not only their homes, but also their lives.

Hurricane Audrey caused damage and loss of life all the way into Canada, remaining one of the strongest hurricanes to ever hit the United States. The loss of life will never be known, but estimates range as high as 600. Complete families simply disappeared, presumably drowned and pulled out to sea. Until Hurricane Katrina, Audrey had the greatest loss of life of any hurricane in recorded American history.

As information technology improves, those of us living in the face of hurricanes have more accurate information each season, enabling us to evacuate from the devastation of Rita and Ike that have hit our Louisiana coast hard.

Never again will we face what happened on June 27, 1957. TJN

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Hurricane Supplies: What You’ll Need

In its 2013 Atlantic hurricane season outlook issued recently, the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Center is forecasting an active or extremely active season this year.

For the six-month hurricane season, which begins June 1, NOAA’s Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook says there is a 70 percent likelihood of 13 to 20 named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher), of which seven to 11 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including three to six major hurricanes (Category 3, 4 or 5; winds of 111 mph or higher).

These ranges are well above the seasonal average of 12 named storms, six hurricanes and three major hurricanes. While there's no telling how many storms may strike land (typically, many storms

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form at sea and stay there, without damaging land) the folks at accuweather.com are predicting that three will make landfall.

Three climate factors that strongly control Atlantic hurricane activity are expected to come together to produce an active or extremely active 2013 hurricane season. These are: • A continuation of the atmospheric climate pattern, which includes a strong West African monsoon, that is responsible for the ongoing era of high activity for Atlantic hurricanes that began in 1995; • Warmer-than-average water temperatures in the tropical Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea; and • El Niño is not expected to develop and suppress hurricane formation. TJN

• Water: at least a 3-day supply; one gallon per person per day • Food: at least a 3-day supply of non-perishable, easy-to-prepare food • Flashlight • Battery-powered or hand-crank radio • Extra batteries • First aid kit • Medications (7-day supply) and medical items (hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, contact lenses, syringes, cane, etc.)

• Multi-purpose tool; tools/supplies for securing your home • Sanitation and personal hygiene items • Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies, etc.)

• Cell phones with chargers • Family and emergency contact information • Extra cash • Emergency blankets • Map(s) of the area • Baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers) • Pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, carrier, bowl) • Extra set of car keys and house keys • Extra clothing, hat and sturdy shoes • Rain gear • Insect repellent and sunscreen • Camera for photos of damage Source: American Red Cross TJN

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2013 Atlantic Basin Tropical Storm Names Andrea Barry Chantal Dorian Erin Fernand Gabrielle

Humberto Ingrid Jerry Karen Lorenzo Melissa Nestor

Olga Pablo Rebekah Sebastien Tanya Van Wendy

Prepare Your Home for a

Hurricane

To prepare for a hurricane, you should take the following steps: • Know your surroundings.

• Learn the elevation level of your property and whether the land is flood-prone. This will help you know how your property will be affected when storm surge or tidal flooding are forecasted..

• Learn community hurricane evacuation routes and how to find higher ground. Determine where you would go and how you would get there if you needed to evacuate.

Make plans to secure your property: • Cover all of your home’s windows. Permanent storm shutters offer the best protection for windows. A second option is to board up windows with 5/8” marine plywood, cut to fit and ready to install. Tape does not prevent windows from breaking.

• Install straps or additional clips to securely fasten your roof to the frame structure. This will reduce roof damage.

• Be sure trees and shrubs around your home are well trimmed so they are more wind resistant.

• Clear loose and clogged rain gutters and downspouts.

• Reinforce your garage doors; if wind enters a garage, it can cause dangerous and expensive structural damage.

• Plan to bring in all outdoor furniture, decorations, garbage cans and anything else that is not tied down.

• Determine how and where to secure your boat.

• Install a generator for emergencies. TJN

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By Angie Kay Dilmore

311 July 25, 2013

The Cult August 29, 2013

L’Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles kicked off its annual Liquid Society Poolside Concert Series on May 23 with The Black Crowes and a crowd of thousands. This concert marks the beginning of a summer full of exciting, diverse shows that will run every Thursday at L’Auberge through August 29.

The list includes Southern, alternative and ‘90s classic rock.

Blues, funk, and several country performers also will take the stage. Look for big names like 311 and The Cult, plus lesser known but equally entertaining groups such as Robert Randolph and the Family Band.

L’Auberge has also added something entirely new to this year’s line-up – the Prince Tribute band Purple Reign.

Julie Ragusa, L’Auberge’s vice president of marketing, is pleased about the variety and quality of the performers this season. “The lineup this year is a little bit more eclectic than it has been in the past,” she said.

“We try to make Thursday summer nights at L’Auberge the

place to be.” The average attendance for the concert series is around 2,500, but for bigger names, the crowd can easily swell to 5,000.

L’Auberge began the summer concert series in 2006, calling it “Boogie on the Bayou.” The name was later changed to “Party by the Pool” and then “Party by the Pool – Liquid Society” to encourage guests to take advantage of the pool and Lazy River. The initial goal was to open the facility to the community since generally, only hotel guests are allowed use of the pool area.

“These concerts allow the community to come in and enjoy the pool and hear some really good music,” Ragusa said.

“We want to offer the public something fun to do in Lake Charles on Thursday nights.”

In addition to a great line-up of bands, L’Auberge adds new features and services for the poolside party patrons each year. This summer, there’s a social media booth for concertgoers to take fun photos and post them on their Facebook

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Robert Randolph and the Family Band

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page plus a spot to charge their phones.

You can purchase Liquid Society merchandise such as Tshirts, ball caps, coolers, and water bottles in the Sundries shop at the resort. At The Black Crowes concert, Louisiana Spirits, the brand new rum company in Lacassine, held an inaugural toast with their signature product, Bayou Rum. And of course, L’Auberge has brought back the popular Bikini Bombshell Contest. This event will be emceed by nationally recognized hometown comedienne Jen Kober. Preliminaries will take place on July 11-12, with the finals on July 25. After each concert, DJs will keep the fun and excitement rolling in Jack Daniel’s Bar and Grill for Jack After Dark if you’d like to party later into the night. Admission is free.

Do Liquid Society patrons ever actually swim in the pool?

“Yes, some do,” Ragusa said. “But not often. Initially, we didn’t allow swimming. At some point several years ago, we decided to change that policy. But most people come dressed up. It’s more of a social event, although everyone

is welcome to get into the pool, Jacuzzi or the Lazy River, if they want to.”

In case of inclement weather, L’Auberge must sometimes cancel a show. These concerts are not rescheduled, but tickets will be refunded. If possible, the event is moved indoors, depending on venue availability, but this is not always the case.

The Lowdown on the Line-up May 30 – Alabama born and bred Blackberry Smoke plays good-time Southern rock.

in some bands that may not be well-known in this area, but are popular in other regions,” she said.

June 27 – Crowd favorite DJ Pauly D returns this year with his unique style of entertainment.

June 20 – Country singer Tate Stevens found fame when he won first place in the X Factor’s Season 2 in 2012. Best known for his hit singles, “Power of a Love Song” and “Holler if You’re With Me,” his self-titled debut album was released this past April.

July 4 – Celebrate Independence Day with Liquid Society and the Eli Young Band!

This country band was nominated for a Grammy Award for their song “Even if it Breaks Your Heart.”

June 6 – Five-time GRAMMY-nominated blues artist Kenny Wayne Shepherd tours nationally and is a Louisiana favorite. He hails from Shreveport June 13 – Robert Randolph and the Family Band has been described as “One part gospel, one part funk, with a little bit of part rock and rollah thrown in for good measure.” Some would add blues and soul to that list.

Randolph is best known for his unique riffs on the pedal steel guitar. Ragusa is enthusiastic about this show. “We try to bring

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Eli Young Band July 4, 2013

Sponge July 11, 2013

July 11 – Imagine four alternative rock bands taking the stage in one jam-packed evening!

Everclear, Live, Filter, and Sponge are cruising the country this year in their “Summerland Tour.” Doors open for this show at 6:30 p.m. Concert starts at 8 p.m.

July 18 – Prince tribute band Purple Reign brings its Las Vegas show to the Liquid Society stage. This acclaimed act will take you back to the era that made “The Artist” an international star.

July 25 – Popular Nebraska rock band 311 returns this summer to L’Auberge. This alternative rock band plays everything from rap and reggae to funk and jazz fusion. Have you ever wondered how they got their name? 311 is the Omaha police code for indecent exposure—and the band’s original guitarist was arrested for streaking!

“Crazy Bitch” and “Sorry.”

August 15 – The Big Night Out Tour 2013 features Fuel, Hoobastank, Lit, and Alien Ant Farm.

August 22 – TBA August 29 – Ragusa is thrilled to close out the 2013 Liquid Society Concert Season with the British rock band The Cult, who were especially popular in the ‘80s and ‘90s. Since they don’t tour as much anymore, L’Auberge is excited to add them to the ros-

ter of Thursday night rockers.

Don’t miss out on the fun!

Doors open at 7 p.m. and entertainment is from 8:30-11 p.m.

You must be 21 years old to attend. Buy your tickets at www.ticketmaster.com, or at the L’Auberge Business Center, or Legends at L’Auberge. You can also purchase them the night of the show at Legends. Ticket prices are either $10 or $20 depending on the show. Season

passes are available, as are 3 and 6 packs, which allow you to bundle tickets at a discounted rate and come with complimentary drink tickets. For even more fun, reserve a cabana through the spa at L’Auberge (337) 395-7157. For more information on Liquid Society acts, log on to www.llakecharles.com/entertainment or visit L’Auberge on Facebook. You’ll find the latest concert updates and giveaways.

Live July 11, 2013

August 1 – TBA August 8 – Buckcherry is a rock band from Southern California. Their hits include

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L’Auberge Casino Resort is located on 242 acres of land in Lake Charles, two hours east of the Houston metropolitan area.

This premier facility is ideal for the business traveler or guest looking for the ultimate in hospitality and dining experiences, plus non-stop gaming action.

The property includes a 26-story hotel complex with approximately 1,000 spacious rooms and suites; an 18-hole golf course designed by Tom Fazio; 26,000 gross square feet of meeting space, including a full-service business center and landscaped terrace space plus outdoor poolside lawn; two resort swimming pools, lazy river and private cabana courtyard; full-service barber shop, salon, spa and cardio fitness center; retail stores; ten innovative dining outlets; beachside bar, grill and marina; and top-name entertainment.

The expansive 70,000 square foot casino features Vegas-like gaming action with 70 table games and approximately 1,600 slot machines, including a luxurious 7-table Poker Room, VIP Lounge and elegant High Limit Salon.

To learn more about L’Auberge, call reservations at (866) 580-7444; visit www.mylauberge.com; find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/laubergedulac; or follow them on Twitter: @LAubergeLC. TJN

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A year ago, the locally owned Lake Charles television station, FOX29, welcomed a new local news program to Southwest Louisiana weekdays at noon. Providing the community with news from a local and national perspective has been the daily commitment from a team of young, driven news professionals.

Anchored by local TV host and Lake Charles native Heather Ieyoub,

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meteorologist Jeff Gerber, and associate producer and reporter Heather Ogea, FOX29 News Express provides local interest news to the Lake Area in a fast-paced and trustworthy newscast.

“We are proud of our Fox29 News Express team’s efforts and pleased to offer programming that does not only inform our viewers with local stories but also includes

stories from the number one FOX NEWS Network,” said Madelyn Bonnot, FOX29/CW VP of operations. “Fox 29 News Express also offers important information that helps enhance our Lake Area community members’ lives.”

Fox29 News Express at noon brings daily special segments like “Living Well” on Mondays which focuses on health and lifestyle tips

for daily life improvement; “This Day in History” featuring specific events that shaped and changed the American culture; “McNeese Minute” on Wednesdays which highlights McNeese State University events and student interest stories; on Thursdays, Phil de Albuquerque of The Jambalaya News hosts “What’s Happenin’ LC” delivering a breakdown of the weekend’s community events; and every Friday, Fox29 News Express announces the “Fox29 Friend of the Week” featuring a local Fox29 News Express Facebook or Twitter fan.

Fox29 News Express is also committed to Southwest Louisiana’s community wellbeing.

In the last year, the team worked on special series like “Week of the Woman” featuring stories about women’s health and beauty.

“Obesity in the South” focused on Louisiana’s weight problem and alternatives for a healthy diet and exercise. The special series “Pick a Fight: The Battle against Cancer” featured stories about pancreatic, breast, ovarian, lung and prostate cancer focusing on early detection, treatment and personal stories from local families who have lost a loved one. All these can be found at www.watchfox29.com.

FOX29/CW are locally owned and operated by National Communications Inc. FOX29 News Express and other FOX29 programming can be viewed on cable channel 11 or DirecTV channel 29 and Suddenlink Digital Channel 114-705. For further information, contact Sofia Simancas at (337)-474-1316. TJN Volume 5 • Issue 5

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Coaching Vacancy Has Silver Lining So…that happened.

That being McNeese State football coach Mike Collins, the team’s defensive coordinator and assistant head coach, jumping ship for Southland Conference rival Sam Houston State a mere month after the Cowboys’ Spring Game.

Evidently, the lure of Texas’ deep pockets and fertile football grounds was too much to resist.

Crummy timing, though, as McNeese has a skosh over three

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months to replace him before the start of the 2013 season.

I suppose I can understand Collins’ thinking: he’d reached as high as he was going to reach anytime soon at McNeese, he darn sure wasn’t going to get a raise, and he has a family to consider. Sure, it’s a lateral move (and to a conference rival as well), but it makes sense if you’re Mike Collins.

I can understand the timing of Collins’ departure, too, I suppose.

A defensive coordinator spot opened up at Sam Houston after a fantastic and lengthy round of “Six Degrees of Assistant Coaches” took place, involving teams as varied as the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League down to McNeese State. The Bearkats offered more money; Collins bit.

It’s business.

Unfortunately, this business left the Cowboys without a defensive coordinator halfway through the offseason and 110 days from McNeese’s season-opener at South Florida.

This is troubling, certainly, but I refuse to see this as a bad omen.

Yet. To me, this affords McNeese an opportunity to inject some new life into a coaching staff that seems to have gone flat over the past couple of seasons. This overhaul, for me, started last season when McNeese brought in Rob Sale from Nick Saban’s Alabama staff to coach the

offensive line. It was a brilliant move by the Cowboys. Sale is a young, motivated coach who has learned the ropes from one of the best in the business.

It showed on the field, too, as McNeese rose from fifth in 2011 to third in the conference in total offense last season. The Cowboys were also second in rushing offense and fourth in passing offense, none of which would be possible without a strong offensive line.

McNeese’s defense under Collins also performed pretty well statistically last season, finishing third in total defense, but seventh of eight teams in pass defense (part of which was due, in good part, to a horror-movie amount of injuries).

So, how should McNeese proceed from here? Well, the one way the Cowboys don’t want to go, the direction they are typically tempted to go, is to turn to the good ole’ boy network. It’s a nice idea to give a job to a former player from long ago or

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to a local high school football coach with some kind of ties to McNeese.

In practice, it’s generally been a bad idea for McNeese. For every Adam Henry, who has gone on to success as a college and NFL coach, there are half a dozen other guys toiling around the lower branches of the college coaching tree or even coaching high school ball.

What McNeese should do is repeat, exactly, what it did to bring Sale to Lake Charles. That is to say, the Cowboys should be looking for a young, smart coach who is looking for an opportunity to turn some heads at a higher level. There are plenty of guys like Sale at places like LSU or Alabama or Texas A&M, bright guys sitting around absorbing everything they can from coaches that are proven winners.

One advantage McNeese will have with most of these young coaches is, for now, the money isn’t the most important selling point of a job. Mike Collins admitted he left McNeese, making a lateral move to Sam Houston State, because it was better for his family. You can read into that that Collins needed more money and McNeese couldn’t offer it.

Face it. Public universities in Louisiana will never be able to compete, monetarily, with those from not only Texas, but around the South as well. That’s doubly true with Bobby Jindal set on destroying public education of any kind in Louisiana (MSU, Monsanto® State University); I half expect McNeese to travel to road games in the Cleveland Indians’ bus from Major League.

But while that may be a deficit in the eyes of a more experienced coach, a young coach might look at it as an opportunity to work hard enough, and succeed enough, to be

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noticed by a larger program with deeper pockets. The one caveat: McNeese will need to adjust early to the idea of a young coach wanting to move on for more prestige, or more money, or both after a few years.

That’s the nature of the business.

Another advantage McNeese holds is that, year after year, the Cowboys reap an embarrassment of riches, talent-wise, through recruiting and transfers. There’s a reason McNeese football has the reputation it has in the Southland Conference. What budding defensive guru wouldn’t want to come in and work closely with such a talented group of athletes like Terence Cahee or Everett Ellefsen?

I would suspect not many.

McNeese can replace Mike Collins and potentially upgrade its coaching staff. The catch is it will need to adjust its way of thinking about the football program (more specifically, as more of a first stop for young coaches than a permanent stop for older coaches) and then go out and grab a hungry, young coach ready to work hard and succeed quickly.

Hopefully, McNeese sees this coaching vacancy as I do: as a big opportunity to do something great.

Brandon Shoumaker is a graduate of McNeese State University and has covered sports for more than a decade for various publications.

Brandon Shoumaker Coaches or parents with story tips or comments may contact Brandon at bshoumaker@yahoo.com or send him a message on Twitter (@bshoumaker).

TJN

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Family Secrets Most families probably have a few secrets, or even a skeleton in the closet, and when good writers weave secrets into their characters’ lives, they can affect us strongly.

Looking for Me is the latest novel by Beth Hoffman, author of the wonderful Saving CeeCee Honeycutt. Like “CeeCee,” this is

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a novel filled with Southern grace.

It is set in the wilds of Kentucky and in Charleston, S.C. (“Charleston was a unique place -one where it seemed as if two different worlds not so much collided but gracefully slid up beside each other and decided to just get along.”)

Teddi, 36, has her own store where she rescues and refinishes old furniture and sells it. Her best friend Olivia restores rare books.

“She hunted them down, mended their wounds, and brought them back to life,” mirroring Teddi’s own passion for antiques.

In flashbacks, we see how Teddi and her mother never got along, how she rebelled when her mother set up an entire life path for her that Teddi didn’t want. Eventually, Teddi tells us, “It occurred to me that maybe her way of trying to build that bridge between us was

different from mine.

Maybe we were working on the same bridge but approaching it from entirely different directions.”

We meet Teddi’s grandmother, Grammy Belle, who’s about 91.

“Smack in the middle of the fault line of her final years, she was caving in on herself with each passing day,” Teddi tells us.

Wise Grammy offers her advice: “Sometimes it’s not what we hold on to that shapes our lives -- it’s what we’re willing to let go of.”

We also meet Teddi’s younger brother, Josh. “It seemed to me that nature spoke to him more plainly than any human voice,” Teddi tells the reader. When he was 17, he disappeared, and most people assume he's dead. Teddi

isn’t so sure. In fact, she keeps trying to communicate with him and likes to believe the strange clues in the wilderness of Kentucky's Red River Gorge could be evidence of Josh’s continued presence there.

Josh is easily one of the most memorable characters I’ve encountered recently -- and it’s a guy who hardly shows up in the book. All Hoffman's characters are so real, and I got so caught up in the story, that I forgot I was reading. I love when that happens!

This is only Hoffman’s second book and already she’s one of my favorite authors. I admire the delicacy with which she sculpts her sentences and the respect she has for her characters.

Don’t Go is something new for author Lisa Scottoline: the book has a male protagonist.

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from a household accident. Now, he is left a widower with a 7month-old daughter and military service still to complete. So, his wife’s sister and her husband volunteer to watch the baby while he’s away. After all, asks Chloe’s best friend, “What’s better than family?”

But the plot takes a sharp left turn when Mike finds out his wife had secrets, and he becomes really angry. Things aren’t adding up.

He’s back in Afghanistan and is too far away to find answers to his questions.

“War didn’t stop for the dead. War didn’t stop for anything or anybody.”

Mike says, “You can’t unknow what you know. You can’t unsee what you saw.” Back at home, Mike finds that someone has been murdered and that family isn’t always the best choice of people to turn to.

The tidy ending bothered me; I’m not sure I believe it would end so neatly. (A good topic for a book club discussion.) But the plot kept me awake in the small hours.

It’s sad for me to report that A Week in Winter is author Maeve Binchy’s last book, completed shortly before she died in July 2012.

This novel is set in Stoneybridge, a small town in the west of Ireland, and focuses on a large home, Stone House, owned by three eccentric elderly sisters.

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foreign parts.” Full of life experience and carrying her own secrets, she acquires Stone House and turns it into a vacation hotel.

Even the people she brings in to help her run the place have their own secrets.

Now we meet the guests. With Binchy’s remarkable ability to breathe life into her characters with details and back stories, she has created some truly interesting people. A woman gets rooked into a week’s holiday with “the most hateful woman in Ireland.” A famous actor travels incognito. Another woman seeks solace: “There was something healing about this place. It helped to take the ache out of her heart.” A Swedish accountant wants to escape the heavy hand of his father because at “times he felt that out there somewhere was a real world with people doing what they really wanted to do or what mattered, or both.” A couple who “had won many, many prizes” were disappointed because they won a week at Stone House instead of the grand prize, a trip to Paris.

There are even more characters to spend time with. They suffer disappointment in life, frustration in love, betrayal, rejection, bullying, overbearing parents, friendship, joy, success, romance -- and almost everybody has a secret.

And so we say goodbye to Binchy, the master storyteller and her memorable characters, people you love to love and love to hate. How sad that this is her last book. How wonderful that there are so many we can go back to, to visit her glorious Ireland over and over.

Copyright © 2013 by Mary Louise Ruehr TJN

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by Monica Hebert

A House by Any Other Name There is a house with an unusual twist-for art, that is.

Down along Ryan Street, just a few blocks north of ICCS School, in a traditional 1940’s house tucked behind a few oak trees is the house of creativity.

“Art Interest” is the result of Noni Shearman’s passion for creating beautiful and fun things such as mosaics on stone and oil and acrylic paintings--and simply basic drawing lessons.

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To be sure, classes for making art are in generous supply in the Lake Area. The difference here is the unique blend of students and teachers merged with the desire to simply enjoy creating. There is no sense of urgency or the need to make a quick buck.

It is all about the passion to create. And the fun!

As an artist, I found that to be a welcome relief. Usually, when I visit a group art class, there seems to be frenzy about the

room, an energy that calls for the student and teacher alike to be stiff, alert and glassy-eyed. Not so at Art Interest. In this house of creativity there is a congenial feeling, welcoming novice or professional alike, to come and enjoy the experience of creating an art project with other like-minded folks.

Typically, I stay away from art classes, but it’s just me, being a bit of a hermit when it comes to painting. However, I have to rethink this now, because it just felt good being among the participants who were enjoying the lively lesson being presented by the skilled Ronnie Collins.

In this particular class, various levels of skills came together at the long tables, with tabletop easels holding their canvases.

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ative projects people show on the site. I wanted a place for people to come to take on a project they haven't done before or, at least, learn all they can about it in a short time so they can try something and just do it.

TJN: What are your future plans?

NS: Keeping it like this, offerShearman was seated at the ing limited art classes in differtable, brush in hand and ponent mediums. I am not in a rush dering her next stroke when I to change it or go into retail. popped in. I managed to ask TJN: Every thought about her a few questions to learn having a men's art class? more about her new house of NS: Men are always welcome; creativity. there are men taking classes TJN: Why is it important to now! you to make art, generally After our exchange, I speaking? observed the students. Each had NS: I almost get obsessed their own vision of their work, when starting on an art project, for there are no expectations, especially ones I haven't tried other than to simply enjoy the before. I love a project and I act of creation. And there are love to create it. It exciting and no rules. Imagine that? There it challenges me. For example, I are no rules! I found heaven in downtown Lake Color selection Charles. A house is fun. that is home to the creative spirit, with no rules for the making of art and easily accessible to all.

This is a very special house for your creative spirit. Maybe it should be called a home, for that is what it really is, the creative soul’s home-away from home. love creating and preparing for And oh yeah, Shearman put a party rather than attending out the welcome mat. the party. I get a little obsessed.

TJN: How did you come For more information, conupon the idea of Art Interest? tact the owner and visionary, NS: I thought of the name Noni Shearman at (337) 794because of Pinterest, the web3347 or via email, art.intersite. I love all the ideas and cre- est2013@gmail.com TJN

Teaching the art of mosaics

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By Jacob Fusilier

Botsky’s Premium Hotdogs Upping the Standard for an American Favorite This year, it seems that every time I go to a local event, I see people eating these eye-popping hotdog creations that are unlike any I have seen. So, I decided I had to try them. With the first Downtown at Sundown coming, I knew there was a good chance these mystery dogs would be around.

I showed up early to walk around and take everything in.

There were bands, beer trucks,

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food booths, and kid areas, but at first glance, none of those new mystery hot dogs. I walked a little further and saw something totally random on a sign—a picture of the legendary jackalope. Next to that was another sign that read “Botsky’s Premium Hot Dogs.”

Finally, I had found them!

That day, they were serving three different kinds of dogs. I ordered the Kosher Chicago Dog with an all-natural casing, topped

with “Mom’s” homemade chili, cheddar cheese, sweet relish, and diced sweet yellow onions. I also ordered the locally made Italian sausage with marinara sauce, Swiss cheese, sweet onion, and fresh basil.

Both were served on sourdough buns that were toasted on both sides. Although they looked great, I was still skeptical. Really, how much can you change the flavor of the oh-soordinary hot dog? So I sat down, forgot about a fork and knife, and went to town.

Let me tell you, from the smell to the look to the taste, everything was awesome. The chili tasted homemade, the toasted sourdough bun had a perfect texture, and the

all-beef natural casing frank had a flavor unlike any other. I was hooked.

I was glad I ordered two because the first one was so good.

Just as I started to dig into my sausage, the people started rolling in. It could have been a hot dog happy hour for all I knew. The locally made Italian sausage was seriously better than most Italian

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subs I’ve had. The marinara wasn’t overpowering and the fresh basil was the cherry on top.

A few days later, I met Michael Krajicek at his under-construction and soon-to-open permanent location at 104 Pujo Street between Ryan Street and Lake Shore Drive. We sat outside at his handmade copper tables and I felt as if I were totally a part of the Downtown Lake Charles Business District at its core.

Why hot dogs?

While traveling and playing music outside of Louisiana, Krajicek realized his love for the hot dog and what wonders he could do with it. “I want to take the hotdog, refine it, and bring it to Lake Charles to share and enjoy it with everyone,” he said.

From the food to the building space, he has taken the everyday regular and upped the standard by adding his passion and character.

For example, the legendary jackalope is the restaurant’s logo because the jackalope is hard to find, rare, and mystical, just like the food. The name Botsky’s

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comes from his grandmother, who used to call family and friends by the fun pet name “Bootsy Botsky.”

Botsky’s specializes in natural casing franks and the locally made smoked franks. The menu is diverse, and they will be keeping their staple items while running frequent off-menu specials. The menu boasts 100 percent beef, smoked meat franks, veggie, Kobe beef and more. Specials will consist of alligator, pheasant and cognac, chicken and blueberry, and antelope. Hungry yet?

Botsky’s hours will be MondaySaturday from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and will be opening around late June/early July. Be sure to look them up on Facebook. Lake Charles can use a place like Botsky’s and I can’t wait to be able to sit at their copper tables and enjoy a great spin on one of my favorite comfort foods.

Botsky’s Premium Hotdogs 104 W. Pujo St. STE 100 Lake Charles, LA, 70601 Questions, comments, concerns?

Email jakefuse23@gmail.com. TJN

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Star Trek Into Darkness (Universal, 2013)

We open with Dr. McCoy and Commander James Kirk on a strange planet, running through the jungle from primitive, white-painted natives. I’m reminded that this is definitely not Earth, because the forest isn’t green, but glaring red.

The tribe chasing Kirk is about to be blown to smithereens by a planetary disaster.

A volcano is ready to blow. Kirk, the emotional, egotistic humanist, has in mind to save this race of aliens, who are trying to kill him.

And that’s just the introduction to our movie. Because of his actions, Kirk and the Enterprise soon find themselves on the edge of the galaxy, about to face possibly their greatest challenge yet. (I

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mean, this is what sequels are all about.)

In the first Star Trek movie reboot, we were treated to a whole new Kirk and Spock and all the rest, delighted at the fresh look of Gene Roddenberry’s creation. Everything was one liners and bawdiness, and that endless back and forth between a young Captain Kirk and Mr. Logical Spock.

Yet, Star Trek Into Darkness has darkness in the title for a reason.

Evidently the producers don’t want you to get comfortable, or maybe it’s just that darkness sells tickets (Dark Knight, anyone?).

On the good ship Enterprise, there are suspicious things going on.

At the beginning of their new mission, a weapons specialist comes on board, named Carol Wallace. She comes off as an innocent, brighteyed blonde college grad, but somehow is mysterious. She’s not supposed to be there. And to make things worse, Kirk has to ask for Scotty’s resignation when the Chief Engineer refuses to load an equally mysterious six dozen photon bombs.

Probably the biggest sign of foreboding in the first act is that Spock and Officer Uhura, who became Vulcan and Girlfriend in the first movie, aren’t speaking to each other. It’s time to really get worried.

Once the Enterprise reaches its destination, Kirk and crew are supposed to find and kill a Federation traitor, John Harrison. Spock convinces Kirk to simply try and capture him. Big mistake. This is no ordinary traitor, and he threatens to, can I say it, TAKE OVER THE GALAXY. But enough about the plot. Star Trek Into Darkness is full of all the action you could want in a space opera, but it falls down on human interaction. I suppose we can’t

avoid it, the first movie was so cheery and light, and sequels always have to be dark, don’t they? But in this case, the darkness is more tiring than scary. Don’t get me wrong.

The director knows how to ratchet up the tension and pull it taut against our nerves, but something is missing. There’s no magic. Even Dr. McCoy is off his timing. His humor seems forced “Damn it Jim, I’m a Doctor, not a bomb expert!” and his raised eyebrow is perpetual, as in two hours of perpetual.

Thank goodness the real hero of this movie is the villain. Harrison is just plain creepy and really good with gigantic blast guns. But where did he come from?

In summary, if you like shooting and fist fights and chases and other dark things, you will love this movie. The pacing is relentless and the tension is very high. I mean, we’re talking about the whole galaxy being in danger, and that’s never happened before.

Is this a family movie? You can bring the older kids, but this film has a lot of (mostly non-bloody) violence. Star Trek Into Darkness is rated PG-13 for relentless mayhem.

TJN

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‘POWER UP IN FAITH’ LUNCHEON Participants of all faiths came together for the inaugural “Power Up in Faith” luncheon held at the Lake Charles Civic Center.

Featured speaker was Rev. Jonathan Morris of the Archdiocese of New York joined by Bishop Provost, Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau, Pastor Jerry Snider and many other ministry leaders with a message to renew faith, encourage love for one another and to provide help and hope to the hurting.

Jared Watson, Bishop Provost and Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau

Youth Pastor Darrell Bourgeois with Pastor Paula Raley

Lilly Zaumbrecher, Joyce Buttross and Susan Gerard

Kay Pringle, Nancy Hendrix and Viola Britt

Ryan Hollier and Jason Ryder

Dr. Babber, Keynote Speaker Rev. Jonathan Morris and Jennifer Wilder

Pastors Hope and Jerry Snider

WOMEN PROTECTING THEMSELVES A dynamic group of women came out to the Isle of Capri for a very special luncheon. The Women’s Business Network and Empowering Women presented “How to Protect Ourselves” with special guest Lt. Mike Williams of the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office. Lots of good info for us and a great chance to network.

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Angela Pierson, Allison Robertson and Laura James

Nicole Arabie and Toni Robertson

(back) Kathleen Leonards, Dianne Dronet, Shonda Manuel (front) Jan Hicks, Elana Washington and Lydia Aboagye

LIQUID SOCIETY’S PARTY BY THE POOL It’s back! L’Auberge’s Party by Pool Summer Concert Series went off to a blasting start with the Black Crowes! A big, enthusiastic crowd came out for a good time that included great vibes, summer cocktails and the bikini babes serving ‘em up, delicious food and don’t forget the dip in the pool. They’ll be partying all summer—so we’ll see you there!

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Stacie Fuselier with Russell and Shelly McNabb

Lisa Bourque, Lana Roberts and Tina Dutile

Christy and Henry Jones

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AUTISM ROCKS! Community supporters and sponsors filled the Grand Ballroom at L’Auberge for the Autism Rocks fundraiser. Lake Charles’ own world-renowned opera tenor Paul Groves and his band Mirage took to the stage for a rocking concert to benefit Autism Services of Southwest Louisiana. The crowd loved the ‘80s groove and got to hear all of their favorites. What a night!

Paige and Kevin Caldwell

John and Heather Ieyoub

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Demetria Brooks and Stangela Albertie

Genna Fuselier, John Timpa, Rebekah Hoffpauir, Sydney Kaspar and Jase McGough

Jill Demeritt and Dana Sorrells

Cindi Smith, Gail Brooks and Kellie Corman

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Downtown at Sundown

Creative Monday, June 3: Beading Workshops begin at 2:30 and 3 p.m.

Crafty Tuesday, June 4: Medieval Shields Paint your own medieval shield. Classes begin at 11 a.m. and noon.

Fruity Wednesday, June 5 Pineapples will be served from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. while supplies last.

Amazing Thursday, June 6: Tae Kwon Do Master Carla Prejean and her Black Belt academy, Karate for Kids, will give a Tae Kwon Do demonstration at 11 a.m.

Fun Friday, June 7: Spirograph From 10:30 a.m. – noon, come and play with this classic geometric drawing toy that produces mathematical roulette curves.

Saturday, June 8: Sasol’s Second Saturday Science Show At 11 a.m., Sasol employees will present “Liquid Nitrogen Isn’t Just Cool … It’s Freezing!” Pressure demonstrations include a mini rocket using capped film canisters and a vacuum in flask that “sucks in” a hard boiled egg!

Creative Monday, June 10: Journals Bind and decorate your own journal. Classes begin at 2:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Crafty Tuesday, June 11: African Masks Paint your own African mask. Classes begin at 11 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Cool Wednesday, June 12 Popsicles will be served from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. while supplies last.

Amazing Thursday, June 13: The Nature Gang Meet our new baby iguana, “Iggy III,” at 11 a.m. Our director, Dan Ellender, will let you pet our cockatiels “Lola” and “Maya” as well as learn all about their habitats and diets. We will also feed the fish and crabs.

Fun Friday, June 14: Playdough Join us anytime between 10:30 a.m. – noon in the ArtSpace!

All Creative Monday and Crafty Tuesday Workshops are limited to 20 children per class. Please sign up in the office when you arrive the day of the event. The Children's Museum is located at 327 Broad Street downtown Lake Charles. Museum hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Saturday. Admission is $7.50 for children and adults.

Questions? Call 337-433-9420 or visit www.swlakids.org.

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DOWNTOWN AT SUNDOWN MAY 31 AND JUNE 7 Downtown at Sundown keeps on rockin’! The “street-fair” format features Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble on May 31 and City Heat on June 7 as well as food and beverages, table top galleries, merchandise vendors and activities for kids. Bring your lawn chairs, but no outside beverages or pets are allowed on-site. For more information, call (337) 491-9159.

JR. HS AND HS RODEO FINALS MAY 31-JUNE 2, JUNE 4-8 The rodeo finals will be held in Lake Charles at Burton Coliseum with the Junior High Finals taking place May 31-June 2, and the High School Finals on June 4-8. There will be more than 300 contestants from all over the state, all striving to be named champion. Throughout the week, there will be special theme nights, including Mardi Gras and cancer awareness. Other activities include a crawfish boil, a fashion show, an alumni rodeo, barbecue cook off, “dummy” roping, the crowning of the LHSRA Queen and more!

Junior High performances are Fri., 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Sat. at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. and Sun. at 11 a.m. Cowboy Church will be held on Sunday at 9 a.m. The High School Finals will take place June 4-8. All HS performances start at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $7. Children 6 years and younger admitted free! Visit www.rodeosportsnetwork.com/lhsra for all the details.

COUSHATTA’S FARMERS’ MARKET FUN FEST JUNE 1 The Coushatta Farmers’ Market will wrap up its spring season on Sat., June 1, with the first Coushatta Farmers’ Market Fun Fest, featuring games, water slides, a rock wall, a petting zoo, clowns and a live radio broadcast from 101.1 KBON FM radio. There will also be live music from the Bernie Alan Band and prize drawings. The market is held in Koasati Plaza at the corner of Highway190 and Pine Street, in Elton. Call (225) 921-0012 for more information.

LAKE CHARLES COMMUNITY BAND CONCERTS JUNE 3, 10, 17 AND 24 Make plans to bring your picnic dinner and join the Lake Charles Community Band for a free concert every Monday in June (June 3, 10, 17, and 24) at 7 p.m. at the Lake Charles Civic Center amphitheater. In case of inclement weather, it will be held inside the Lake Charles Civic Center on the second floor mezzanine.

The theme of this concert series is “Music Through the Decades.” The musicians in the Community Band are all volunteers from throughout Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas. Follow them on Facebook!

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SUMMER CONCERT AT GOOD SHEPHERD JUNE 4 The opening concert of the Summer Music Festival, “Fancies Fivefold,” will delight your senses as five principal players from Houston’s Opera in the Heights Orchestra will perform elegant, imaginative, fanciful music. Join Sulphur native Wendy Isaac Bergin, Julie Jacobs, McKenna Jordan, David Bynog, and Scott Card for a program that will surely tickle your fancy! The concert will be held Tues., June 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Good Shepherd Episcopal Church at 715 Kirkman Street in Lake Charles. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the door; children under 12 are admitted free. There will be a reception following the concert to meet the artists.

Three more concerts will be held each Tuesday in June.

For more information, call (337) 433-5244.

JEN KOBER AT JACK DANIELS WEDNESDAYS STARTING JUNE 5 Local comedian Jen Kober is bringing her funny antics to L’Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles, where she will perform every Wednesday night in June, July and August beginning June 5 at Jack Daniel’s Bar & Grill. Dubbed “Jen Kober’s Homegrown Comedy Show,” this hometown girl promises a fresh new act each week with an array of guest entertainers and hilarious audience participation. The shows at Jack Daniel’s Bar & Grill cost just $10 and begin at 9 p.m.

Advance tickets are on sale now at www.ticketmaster.com, the L’Auberge Business Center or Legends at L’Auberge. Tickets will be available at the door the night of each show; cash only please.

Must be 21 to attend.

JUNETEENTH 2013 JUNE 15 It’s music and fun for the entire family in a day-long celebration of the anniversary of the emancipation of the Southern slaves. The event will be held at the Lake Charles Civic Center. There will be live music on the Center Stage with the best sounds of Zydeco, R&B and Southern Soul. Enjoy the Hat Parade, mother/daughter and father/son look-a-like contests, domino championships and the Celebrity Bar-B-Q Cook-Off! Adults $10, kids 12 and under get in free. Call (337) 491-9955 for more details.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY JUNE 19-20 A smash-hit musical comedy for the entire family, The Lutcher Theater in Orange, Texas presents The Addams Family, bringing the darkly delirious world of Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Grandma, Wednesday, Pugsley and Lurch to spooky and spectacular life.

The play visits Southeast Texas just three weeks before touring Singapore and China for the summer. Tickets are on sale now from $35-$65 at www.lutcher.org or by calling the Lutcher Box Office at (409) 886-5535. Student and group specials are available. TJN

AKC DOG SHOW JUNE 6-9 Tails will be wagging at the Lake Charles Civic Center Coliseum and Exhibition Hall, 900 Lakeshore Drive on June 6-9. The Calcasieu Kennel Club teams up with the Acadiana Kennel Club of Lafayette to host four combined American Kennel Club (AKC) sanctioned confirmation dog shows. Dogs from all over the nation are expected to enter, and several different types of competitions will be held, including conformation, junior showmanship and best puppy competition. Call (337) 304-5788 for ticket information.

ARMOIRE TRUNK SHOW JUNE 8-9 Armoire of New Orleans will be coming to Lake Charles for a trunk show June 8-9 at Joy's Rag Doll at 3516 Ryan Street from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on both days. Owned by Lake Charles native Erin Hebert, Armoire has fabulous clothing, accessories and jewelry at amazing prices. They don’t come very often, so don’t miss out! For more information, go to their Facebook page.

THE PEOPLE’S ART AUCTION JUNE 9 It’s time for the annual fundraiser to benefit the programs of the People's Advocate such as New Leash on Life, Patriot Dogs, and domestic violence advocacy. The event will begin at 6 p.m. at Harlequin Restaurant on Sun., June 9. The ticket price of $35 includes beer, wine, soft drinks, hors d'oeuvres, entertainment and live and silent auctions of art from various genres such as canvas, prints, photography, handmade jewelry, digital custom prints and more! Call (337) 436-3475 for information and tickets.

SWLA ALLIANCE’S BIG FUN ON THE BAYOU JUNE 13 Come to the Isle of Capri on June 13 for great food, live music, 22 door prizes, a big cash drawing and a chance to bid on amazing items. Have a great time while benefitting economic development in SWLA! Reception and dinner starts at 6 p.m. and the program starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $100 and admit two people for a chance to win a great prize. For more information, go to www.allianceswla.org.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 29 • Neal Smith @ Cigar Club, 8 p.m.

• Ganey Arsement & Lakeside Gamblers @ Caribbean Cove, Isle of Capri Casino, Westlake, 8 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAY 30 • Tim Free @ Otis & Henry’s, Isle of Capri Casino, Westlake, 6 p.m.

• Zydecane @ Mikko, Coushatta Casino, Kinder, 7 p.m.

• American Aquarium @ Luna Live, 8 p.m.

• I’m Famous @ Dharma, 8 p.m.

• Bernie Alan Band @ Caribbean Cove, Isle of Capri Casino, Westlake, 8 p.m.

• Blackberry Smoke @ Liquid Society, L’Auberge Casino, 8:30 p.m.

• DJ San-D @ Jack Daniels Bar & Grill, L’Auberge Casino, 11 p.m.

FRIDAY, MAY 31 • Mike Dolan & Stratton Doyle @ Otis & Henry’s, Isle of Capri Casino, Westlake, 6 p.m.

• Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble @ Downtown at Sundown, 6 p.m.

• Belly dancers @ Zeus Cafe, 7 p.m.

• Street Side Jazz Band @ Luna Bar & Grill, 7 p.m.

• Danica @ Mikko, Coushatta Casino, Kinder, 7 p.m.

• David Joel @ Cecil’s Cajun Kitchen, DeRidder, 7:30 p.m.

• Bujie & The Highrise/Vapo-Rats/I’m Fine @ Dharma, 8 p.m.

• Holleestar @ My Place American Pub, 8 p.m.

• Mark Reeves & Twisted X @ Caribbean Cove, Isle of Capri Casino, Westlake, 8 p.m.

• John Guidroz @ Micci’s Piano Bar, 9 p.m.

• Tim Free @ Cigar Club, 9 p.m.

• Timmy Dugas & Zydecane @ Gator Lounge, Delta Downs, Vinton, 9 p.m.

• Kimberly Kelly @ Jack Daniels Bar & Grill, L’Auberge Casino, 11 p.m.

SATURDAY, JUNE 1 • Wayne Dylan @ Micci’s Piano Bar, 3 p.m.

• Reign of Thrash @ Lethal Arts, LLC, 6 p.m.

• Acoustic guitarist Jay Kacherski @ Zeus Cafe,

6 p.m.

• Danica @ Mikko, Coushatta Casino, Kinder, 7 p.m.

• McNeese Jazz Band @ Dharma, 8 p.m.

• Styx @ L’Auberge Event Center, L’Auberge Casino, 8 p.m.

• Various Artists @ Summer Grooves R&B Fest, Lake Charles Civic Center, 8 p.m.

• Wayne Dylan@ Caribbean Cove, Isle of Capri Casino, Westlake, 8 p.m.

• Ryan Bunch @ Cigar Club, 9 p.m.

• Timmy Dugas & Zydecane @ Gator Lounge, Delta Downs, Vinton, 9 p.m.

• DJ San-D @ Jack Daniels Bar & Grill, L’Auberge Casino, 11 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5 • Jason Charles Miller @ Luna Live, 8 p.m.

• Jen Kober @ Jack Daniels Bar & Grill, L’Auberge Casino, 9 p.m.

THURSDAY, JUNE 6 • Bernie Alan @ Mikko, Coushatta Casino, Kinder, 7 p.m.

• Kenny Wayne Shepherd @ Liquid Society, L’Auberge Casino, 8:30 p.m.

• TBA @ Jack Daniels Bar & Grill, L’Auberge Casino, 11 p.m.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 7 • City Heat @ Downtown at Sundown, 6 p.m.

• Belly dancers @ Zeus Cafe, 7 p.m.

• Street Side Jazz Band @ Luna Bar & Grill, 7 p.m.

• Stellar @ Mikko, Coushatta Casino, Kinder, 7 p.m.

• Herban Cat @ Dharma, 8 p.m.

• X-It 43 @ Linda’s Lounge, 8 p.m.

• Eric Lindell @ Luna Live, 9 p.m.

• John Guidroz @ Micci’s Piano Bar, 9 p.m.

• Charla Corn @ Jack Daniels Bar & Grill, L’Auberge Casino, 11 p.m.

SATURDAY, JUNE 8 • Acoustic guitarist Jay Kacherski @ Zeus Cafe, 6 p.m.

• Vicki Lawrence & Mama @ Isle Event Center, Isle of Capri Casino, Westlake, 7 p.m.

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• Stellar @ Mikko, Coushatta Casino, Kinder, 7 p.m.

• Purple @ Luna Live, 8 p.m.

• Lynyrd Skynyrd @ The Pavilion, Coushatta Casino, Kinder, 8 p.m.

• Prophets and Outlaws@ Caribbean Cove, Isle of Capri Casino, Westlake, 8 p.m.

• Wayne Dylan @ Cigar Club, 9 p.m.

• TBA @ Jack Daniels Bar & Grill, L’Auberge Casino, 11 p.m.

TUESDAY, JUNE 11 • Mason Reed/Shellee Coley @ Luna Live, 8 p.m.

American Pub, 9 p.m.

• Jen Kober @ Jack Daniels Bar & Grill, L’Auberge Casino, 9 p.m.

THURSDAY, JUNE 13 • Leroy Thomas & Zydeco Roadrunners @ Mikko, Coushatta Casino, Kinder, 7 p.m.

• Hillbilly Deville@ Caribbean Cove, Isle of Capri Casino, Westlake, 8 p.m.

• Robert Randolph & The Family Band @ Liquid Society, L’Auberge Casino, 8:30 p.m.

• Article @ Luna Live, 10 p.m.

• TBA @ Jack Daniels Bar & Grill, L’Auberge Casino, 11 p.m.

FRIDAY, JUNE 14 Hillbilly Deville@ Otis & Henry’s, Isle of Capri Casino, Westlake, 6 p.m.

• Street Side Jazz Band @ Luna Bar & Grill, 7 p.m.

• Karma @ Mikko, Coushatta Casino, Kinder, 7 p.m.

• John Guidroz @ Micci’s Piano Bar, 9 p.m.

TJN

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12 • Joe Ecker @ Cigar Club, 8 p.m.

• Nothing More/ Thelastplaceyoulook @ My Place

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Killin’ Time Crossword

Lake Charles Maestro Chosen as Conductor of El Paso Symphony Lake Charles Symphony maestro Bohuslav Rattay begins the challenge of balancing three orchestras.

Rattay has just completed his third season with the Lake Charles Symphony and has already set dates for the next two years. In addition to the Lake Charles Symphony and the El Paso Symphony, he is finishing his first season with the Midland, MI Symphony.

The El Paso Symphony announcement ends a twoyear search for a new conductor.

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director in the 82-year history of the El Paso Symphony Orchestra.

According to the El Paso Times, “Rattay, 40¸ who signed a three-year deal for an undisclosed salary, apparently made a strong impression on audience members, musicians, board members, and orchestra donors during his two-performance audition Oct. 19-20.”

The Maestro plans to split his time between the El Paso, Midland and Lake Charles orchestras. Rattay returns on July 13 to conduct the Lake Charles Symphony Summer Pops Concert.TJN

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Editor’s Note: Try this, dear readers!

Sorry for the confusion in the last issue!

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