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CONTRIBUTORS Kay Andrews Mel Gehrig, O.D. Henry Goolsby, M.D. Matt Jones Bill Krull Jason Ramm, M.D. Terri Schlichenmeyer Gehron Treme, M.D.
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E N T E R P R I S E B O U L E VA R D New Era Takes Flight at Chennault . . .5
POLITICS John Maginnis Dan Juneau ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER Andy Jacobson
COLUMNS Business Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Who’s News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Inside Baton Rouge: People and Politicians Better Prepared . . . . . .9 Biz Bytes: The Crusade Against Old Washington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
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ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Patricia Prudhomme FEATURES
GRAPHICS . . . . . . . . ART/PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Darrell Buck
Lessons We Learned From the Storms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Home Grown: Jennings Tire Center, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 The Great Outdoors Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Automotive Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Enjoy Your Fall Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
BUSINESS . . . . . . . . . OFFICE MANAGER Tracey Smith
ENTERTAINMENT Book Beat: Fun Football Fact Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Coffee Break Crossword Puzzle: Wear Some Protection . . . . . .32 Times Picks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 The Shadow: Cowboy “Tails” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Parting Shots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
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The late W.T. Burton began donating money for football scholarships to McNeese State in 1966. The tradition has continued for the past 42 years. Since that first year, the total amount donated to the university for football scholarships is $970,000
Above: William B. Lawton, third from right, president of William B. Lawton Company, LLC, and Gus Schram (second from left), representing Jack Lawton, LLC, present McNeese State head football coach Matt Viator, center, with $30,000 for football scholarships from the William T. and Ethel Lewis Burton Foundation. Also pictured are Will Drost, left, vice president of William B. Lawton Company, LLC, McNeese Athletics Director Tommy McClelland, second from right, and McNeese president Dr. Robert Hebert.
Above: Julio Galan, Executive Director of the Family Foundation of Southwest Louisiana recently accepted a $10,000 Entergy Grant from Lydia Aboagye, senior customer service specialist with Entergy. The Foundation will use the funds to support nonprofit sector development. The foundation hosts a series of workshops for Southwest Louisiana nonprofit staff and volunteers that cover advocacy, board development, budget, grant writing and more. The Family Foundation of Southwest Louisiana serves as the endowment and philanthropic arm of Family & Youth, connecting donors to the priorities that enhance the quality of family and community life for generations to come. The foundation believes that investing in families secures the future of our community. For more information, call 436-9533. West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital has linked with 20 other hospitals across Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee to focus on improving clinical quality and patient safety. This network of healthcare providers, known as Rapid Adoption Network (RAN), is specifically targeting heart failure discharge instructions and surgical care. This link will allow all participating hospitals to share information about their clinical practices for the purposes of accelerating the pace of clinical improvement, cutting improvement time to less than one year. RAN is sponsored by VHA, Inc., a national health care alliance.
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Above: Matt Viator, head football coach for McNeese State University, left, recently accepted a $10,000 donation on behalf of the McNeese Athletic Foundation from Sasol North America President Pat Brown. Sasol North America has pledged $30,000 over three years toward construction of the new field house.
Above: A beautiful five-month old black and white filly “Birthday Wishes,� has been donated to the Golden Saddle Club, the booster organization for the McNeese State University rodeo team, by Sulphur businessman Jack Hebert for a raffle to raise funds for rodeo scholarships. The filly will be on display at all McNeese home football games this season. Hebert, who attended McNeese, will also provide handlers to travel with the horse to promote this fundraising endeavor. The lucky winner will be announced at the final home game Nov. 8 against Stephen F. Austin. Tickets are $5, and will be sold outside the northwest gate before each home football game. They are also available through the rodeo office by calling 475-5696, or can be purchased during the annual McNeese Rodeo scheduled Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at the West Cal-Cam Arena in Sulphur. Recently, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources Services Administration announced $39 million in grant awards to health centers throughout the nation. The purpose of the grants is to improve and increase healthcare services within medically underserved communities. SWLA Center for Health Services, Lake Charles, is the recipient of a comprehensive pharmacy services grant award for $150,000. The grant monies will be used to sponsor the collaboration and development of strategies designed to improve clinical outcomes, increase medication safety, and reduce health disparities. For more information, please contact Donald Hunter at (225) 9277662 ext. 206 or donald@lpca.net.
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Randy Robb, Chennault International Airport’s new executive director.
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New Era Takes Flight at Chennault By Lisa Yates hennault International Airport ranks among Louisiana’s “top regional economic development priorities,” Gov. Bobby Jindal said Aug. 8, the day he announced funding for major expansions. Jindal and Airport Authority officials said Aeroframe and Northrop Grumman will receive financial assistance from the Economic Development Award Program to expand their operations at Chennault. The state’s share is $1.5 million through the grant, making it a total $3 million impact for both projects with Chennault matching the state’s investment. Combined expansions represent more than 500 retained jobs and 130 new jobs. “I am delighted that these two companies have committed to retain and create hundreds of good jobs in Louisiana,” Jindal said in a news release. “This is terrific news for
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Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana, and we look forward to supporting more job creation opportunities in the future. These investments represent a strong step toward accomplishing that larger goal.” Airport Authority Executive Director Randy Robb told The Times, on Sept. 9, that the state’s EDAP awards are part of a larger expansion plan to support business at Chennault. “That’s what we’re all about – supporting commerce,” he said. Robb said Chennault has been given new grants totaling $10.435 million for commerce enhancing projects. He said the money is an investment in Southwest Louisiana, and the publicly-owned facility. “The infrastructure, buildings and one piece of equipment purchased with these funds will all be owned by Chennault,” Robb said. New projects He added the grants allow
Chennault to move forward with much-needed improvement projects. The projects include: A new control tower, Hangar C Annex for Aeroframe; a 20,000-square-foot assembly building for Northrop; a new A300 tail dock for Aeroframe; and, Hanger G Annex – an 18,000square-foot facility for Aeroframe. Construction has already taken place on the new $2.4 million air traffic control tower, as well as the 11,500-square-foot Hangar C Annex. Robb said the other projects are currently under engineering design and expected to bid within the next 90 days. He said these projects will be paid by a combination of funds, including: • $2.875 million in federal funding, • $2.630 million in state funding, • $500,000 from the city of Lake Charles, • $500,000 from Calcasieu Parish, and • $3.930 million from Chennault. Continued on Page 6
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital welcomes family medicine specialist David Muguku, M.D., to the medical staff. A graduate of Baylor University in Houston, Texas, and Howard University College of Medicine, Dr. Muguku completed both his internship and residency through the Howard University Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program before relocating to the lake area. Dr. Muguku joins Gerald Mouton M.D., Dennis Dr. David Muguku Fletcher, M.D., and Michael Oler, M.D., at Family Medicine Specialists. Their offices are located at 2615 Enterprise Boulevard, Suite B and 1890 W. Gauthier Road, Suite 115 in Lake Charles. Appointments with Dr. Muguku are currently being scheduled. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call (337) 494-4727. Attorney David Green has joined the law firm of David H. Hanchey and Carl H. Hanchey. Green’s practice will concentrate primarily on criminal law. Originally from Lake Charles, Green is a graduate of McNeese State University and has a strong background in law enforcement and criminal law. After earning his undergraduate degree, he served as a deputy sheriff with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office for nine years, seven of which he worked as a detective handling narcotics, vice and asset forfeiture cases. Green then earned his law degree and worked as an attorney for nine years, gaining both criminal David Green defense and Continued on Page 7 SEPTEMBER 18, 2008
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These projects represent an investment of more than $10 million in the airport, which will be a boost for the area’s economy. “We’ve got good people working real hard for Calcasieu Parish to create jobs,” Robb said. “It’s been a collaborative effort between state and local officials and I’ve been very impressed with all of the people here – from people at the state level on down.” Robb pointed to the board of directors’ efforts to develop the airport as an economic hub for the region. “This has been the dream of the people who put Chennault together years ago, and it’s up to us to create the realization of that dream for the people of the area,” he said. Members of Chennault’s board of directors include Jonald Walker, Jane Dufrene, James Gobert, Louis Haxthausen, Russell Tritico, Larry Avery and George Vincent. Having former state Sen. Jerry Theunissen of Jennings on board as a consultant for Chennault helped facilitate the funding for these new projects, officials added. They called Theunissen “a tremendous asset.” A new executive director Chennault Deputy Director Charles Harvey said he was pleased to have Robb join the administrative staff as executive director. Other members of the administrative team are Steve Harvey, airport operations director; Mike Nelson, maintenance director; and, Loretta Hanks, finance director. “This is my second day on the job,” Robb said. The new executive director started work on Sept. 8, replacing Rob Pruitt, who resigned the position in November. Prior to Chennault, Robb served as the transportation director for the North Carolina Global TransPark. Robb said the new position was a great opportunity for him. “I am passionate about aviation,” he said. “This is a great facility with enormous potential.” Robb is a former U.S. Navy aviator and captain with A7 and FA-18 flight experience. After retiring from the military, he worked managing both the airport and harbor in the Bahamas. When the airport and port were turned over to the Bahamian government, he went to Turks and Caicos to continue working in port management. There he served as director of operations for the Grand Turk Cruise Center. Chennault currently serves five tenants: Northrop Grumman, Aeroframe Services, Louisiana Millwork, Million Air, and SOWELA Technical Community College. Officials say they are working to bring more tenants to the airport.
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prosecutorial experience. He served as an Assistant District Attorney in Harris County, Texas, and then in Calcasieu Parish, where he has worked for the past three years. He is a criminal law instructor at McNeese and also provides training for the McNeese Forensic Chemistry class. The addition of Green expands the range of legal services offered by the Hanchey Law Firm to include criminal law, in addition to personal injury and wrongful death, civil litigation, commercial real estate, successions and wills, workers compensation, and social security disability. The Hanchey Law Firm is located at 535 East Street in Lake Charles. Call (337) 436-5551 for more information. Governor Bobby Jindal recently appointed James “Jimmy” Boyer, of Lake Charles to the Louisiana Board of Ethics. Boyer, a self-employed attorney with more 50 years of experience, is a former judge advocate general with the United States Air Force and former city attorney for Lake Charles. He will represent the 7th Congressional District, as required by statute. The Board of Ethics serves to administer and enforce conflicts of interest legislation, campaign finance disclosure requirements, and lobbyist registration and disclosure laws, to achieve compliance by governmental officials, public employees, candidates, and lobbyists and to provide public access to disclosed information. Jennings American Legion Hospital announces the addition of Quentin Romero, M.D., internal medicine physician, to their medical staff. Dr. Romero will begin seeing patients September 15 at his new office, 1322 Elton Road in Jennings. Dr. Romero graduated from Louisiana State University and received his medical degree from St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at University Medical Center and is board certified in internal medicine. Dr. Romero practiced in Crowley for the past two years before establishing his practice in Jennings. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m-5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m.-12 noon. Most major insurance plans are accepted. For an appointment with Dr. Romero, call 824-6835. Lake Charles Memorial Hospital welcomes family medicine specialist, Danette Null, M.D., to the medical staff. Dr. Null recently joined the faculty of the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans Family Medicine Residency Program at Memorial as an assistant professor of Clinical Family Medicine. A native of DeRidder and graduate of McNeese State University and Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, Dr. Null completed her internship and residency at the Naval Hospital Pensacola in Florida and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Null joins other faculty members, Jay Soileau, M.D., and Bryan Barootes, M.D., and medical director, Alan LeBato, M.D., in training physicians specializing in family medicine. Their offices are located in the Family Practice Center, 1525 Oak Park Boulevard in Lake Charles. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call (337) 494-6767. Cynthia Kay Hebert has been named Executive Director of ASSL (Autism Services of Southwest Louisiana) and Direct Care. Direct Care supplies client-specific personal care attendants to people with developmental disabilities and autism and is a new opportunity waiver provider and children’s choice provider. Kay has taught in the private education sector and owned her own private school before moving to Michigan to administrate for Lighthouse Christian Academy. She is an Alcohol Chemical Treatment Series Facilitator in the Calcasieu Sheriff’s Prison, and is an active community leader, volunteering her services as a minister to the Jennings City and Jeff Davis Parish Jails. For more information on ASSL and Direct Care, call Kay Hebert at (337) 436-5001.
Rita Redux As we go to press, Southwest Louisiana is recovering from the unexpected flooding from Hurricane Ike, which is reportedly worse than when Rita hit three years ago. Cameron is once again devastated, with parts of the area still inaccessible at this writing.
As with Hurricane Gustav, local disaster response efforts appear to have been quick and thorough. The 1,500plus evacuees sent to Shreveport and Alexandria are all home and accounted for. Entergy and Beauregard Electric, assisted by crews from all over the nation, are working day and night to restore power in the many communities without it. Waste pickup is back on schedule. But for those in the severely flooded areas, who have damage to, or lost their homes and businesses, it’s going to be another long haul. And to them, it’s Rita all over again. SEPTEMBER 18, 2008
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Lessons We Learned From the
ST RMS By Bill Krull
As Hurricane Gustav threatened Southwest Louisiana, more than 2,800 people flowed through the Lake Charles Civic Center enroute to shelter from the storm. Thanks to lessons learned from Hurricanes Rita and Katrina, local, state and federal officials, along with several hundred volunteers, managed the process safely and with compassion and efficiency. Then they did it all again in reverse in “Operation Gustav.” With scant downtime to recover from the evacuation, the same people turned out again over a 50-hour stretch to welcome back the returnees and ensure they made it to their homes safely. About 300 of the people evacuated had special medical, physical or mental needs, requiring extraordinary care. Nearly 100 Calcasieu Medical Reserve Corps volunteers, led by coordinator Angela Jouett, served those with special needs, getting them registered, calming their fears and getting them onboard buses bound for Oklahoma City. The combined efforts of so many distinct agencies and volunteers, so common to Southwest Louisiana, is rarely seen outside this area, according to Lake Charles Mayor Randy Roach at a recent press conference. “This community continues to amaze me. You just don’t find this kind of community commitment in other areas. Katrina, Rita, Gustav— now maybe Ike—people stand up for the community,” Roach said. “It’s not us—government people—who make things happen. It’s you who make things happen.” During his visit to Lake Charles, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal echoed Roach’s comments. “What impresses me is the generosity and resilience of our people. I’ve seen people with very little offer help to each other. People who don’t have much, still don’t have power, still helping their neighbors,” Jindal said at an office of emergency preparedness meeting in Lake Charles. “What’s amazing me is seeing communities like Southwest Louisiana sharing PAGE 8
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resources. There’s no doubt that we become stronger after each storm. Although the state as well as the local Southwest Louisiana government entities had excellent plans, it’s vital to have backups because things rarely go according to plan, Jindal said. When efforts to restore power lagged, the state used funds to buy generators and contractors were used to provide hot meals when sufficient food wasn’t available. “Now, we’ve run into the same kind of bureaucracy and red tape we’ve seen in other cases. This time we’re working aggressively with local partners to break through and make sure people’s needs are met,” Jindal said. “Hundreds of volunteers representing numerous non-governmental organizations (NGO) turned out to help evacuate people and welcome them back,” said Catherine Thomas of the United Way of Southwest Louisiana and leader of the Calcasieu Long-Term Recovery Group. “The volunteers got nearly 3,000 people loaded onto about 60 buses and then turned around and worked 50 hours straight getting back to their homes safely,” Thomas said. “I have to mention that our mayor (Roach) and his staff, were out here the whole time which made a huge difference because people knew they cared. People trusted our leaders with their well-being and they lived up to that trust. Also, we learned a lot from Rita and Katrina and we put it to good use.” A key lesson learned from Gustav was that the shelters on the receiving end weren’t all ready for hundreds or even thousands of frightened, weary and hungry evacuees, many of whom had little more than the clothes on their backs. Most people boarded the buses for points north with no idea of the destination, compounding their fear. That’s already being addressed, Roach said. Discussions are in progress with Dick Gremillion and his Calcasieu Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness and the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s
Office to locate a suitable location. “We’re looking at sheltering people from this area at a site in Caddo Parish. Calcasieu parish sheriff’s office deputies will go with them for security. Volunteers from this area will work shifts helping our people,” Roach said. “You know—things went well. We’ll have this down pat if hurricanes keep coming the next four or five years. Or, with Ike, the next four or five days.” Even as they anxiously watched and plotted the hurricane’s path of destruction through Cuba, area and state officials were busy putting into place the lessons learned from Gustav. Buses, emergency search and rescue team and food and water were prepositioned in anticipation of Ike. In addition, resources were sent to Texas—the likely object of Ike’s path. “I want to thank Texas. They sent six planes to airlift patients out of harm’s way that arrived at a critical time and they provided a lot of other resources,” Jindal said. “The people of Texas were extremely responsive to Louisiana. We’re doing our part to help them now.” The key to weathering a hurricane, Jindal said, is working together. “I want to thank the local Southwest Louisiana leadership; they’ve worked together, they’ve spoken as one voice, which makes it easier at the state level,” Jindal said. “We’ve got the mayors, the sheriffs, the police juries all working together; it makes it very, very easy for the state to work with the local community when we all speak with one voice. That’s why we emerge stronger after the storm. When people ask if Louisiana is prepared for Ike or any future storm, the answer is ‘yes’ and the reason is our people. They’re strong, they’re resilient. We’ve proved we’re up to any challenge.” Bill Krull is principal of Spinnaker Communications in Lake Charles. He can be reached at (337) 433- 2970 or bkrull@suddenlink.net.
BIZ BYTES — by Dan Juneau
INSIDE BATON ROUGE — by John Maginnis
People and Politicians Better Prepared egardless the event, third anniversaries don’t rate the same observance as firsts and fifths. More appropriately than any memorial service, the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina was marked by Gustav’s test of how much we’ve learned about not getting surprised by disasters bearing down on us. For the emergency that could be prepared for, the state’s citizens and its political and law enforcement leaders did well. That left everyone in a better position today to deal with what no one could do anything about — the force of the storm itself. Thankfully, that appeared to be not as severe as forecast as the hurricane made landfall. For storms that both hit on Monday mornings, each step of the evacuation of southeast Louisiana this time proceeded a day or two in advance of what was done three years ago. And so much more was done, from the surplus of buses and drivers, even trains, to pet evacuations. As importantly was what was not done: the Superdome shelter and FEMA debit cards. The task of officialdom was made much easier by people determined not to repeat their own mistakes from last time. Still, leaders did a better job at getting through to many who were determined to stay behind, whether to protect their property or steal their neighbors’. Curfew breakers and suspected looters were promised express bus rides to Angola. Nice touch. The historic mass evacuation, with few apparent casualties, was the marvel of storm preparation. Contra flow worked but still had its critics, primarily motorists who were blocked from exiting gridlocked I-55 and I-59 to get to empty local roads. Every level of government was out to improve on past performance, none more so than the Bush administration, which had relief supplies in place and the homeland security and FEMA directors at Gov. Bobby Jindal’s side on Friday. The governor, who skipped his prime time speech at the Republican National Convention, was seen by more Americans who caught parts of his frequent news conferences on cable news shows. Action speaks louder than words, and though he didn’t skimp on the latter, he and his young administration showed they were adept at something more than crafting policy.
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Like the governor, the president also wisely passed on the convention in order to monitor events on the coast. With the storm passed, relieved Republicans went on with their show, without fear of a repeat of the 2005 disaster that helped to undo the party itself. Bush had an opportunity to redeem himself, as did New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin and Jefferson Parish President Aaron Broussard. Yet another major player didn’t get a second chance. It should be pointed out that many of the emergency plans that Team Jindal smoothly put into action, from bus contracts to stockpiled food supplies, were put in place by Gov. Kathleen Blanco post-Katrina and Rita. Actually, Blanco pointed that out herself this week. “This team really has it easy,” she told a reporter. “They should not have a minute’s worth of trouble in responding to this storm.”
EVERY LEVEL OF GOVERNMENT WAS OUT TO IMPROVE ON PAST PERFORMANCE. That’s a Category 3 overstatement, but she’s entitled to some self-satisfaction. She probably figures that if she doesn’t take some credit for the emergency plan, no one else will give it to her. Given the inevitable property damage, experience also teaches that returning to normal, by way of the insurance industry, could be more of an ordeal than the storm itself. As for learning hard lessons, no insurance CEO lost his job this week because of his decision to stop writing business in south Louisiana. Gustav showed that Louisiana could safely prepare for a much worse storm. But with the third major hurricane in four seasons, the smart money says we’ll be doing this again in the not-toodistant future. If Gustav had a positive effect, it was the decision by the U.S. Senate candidates to suspend their dueling attack ads over the hurricane weekend. The civil gesture was not altogether altruistic, because few voters were around to endure the spots. And before life here returns to normal, they’ll be back.
The Crusade Against Old Washington ohn McCain threw deep with his choice for the Republican vice presidential nominee. His pick confounded the national media and the Beltway elite but galvanized the Republican base. Few knew that someone named Sarah Palin existed 10 days ago. That has certainly changed. The partisan attack dogs were quick to ridicule Palin with caricatures of her as a homespun mayor of a small town in the Alaskan “wilderness.” They decried her lack of “nuance” and declared her unqualified to be a heartbeat away from the presidency. But beyond the chuckling and chortling, Old Washington was feeling a mysterious twinge. And well it should. The Democrats have long laid claim to the mantle of being the party of the common man. The genius of McCain’s selection is that he is partnering with someone who is closer to the average man and woman in America than any person in modern times nominated to be president or vice president. If the essence of Sarah Palin can overcome the media filter and attack ads and come through to the American people, the very foundations of Old Washington may be shaken. McCain’s campaign is going to go right at the jugular of the entrenched, elite Washington establishment. Obama talks about change. McCain plans to define it—and Palin is going to be a living symbol of the change that McCain is targeting in his war against Washington. Todd (commercial fisherman, union member and snowmobile racer) and Sarah Palin are anything but elite. Sarah entered politics because she was tired of waste and corruption in government. In addition to taking her reform message to City Hall in the small town of Wasilla, she began to rankle establishment Republican feathers while serving on the commission that regu-
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lates the energy industry in Alaska. She resigned to protest unethical practices and her allegations led to the resignation of a powerful Republican on the commission. But Sarah Palin had only begun her fight. Next, she went after the entrenched and corrupt Republican warlords in Alaska. She took on the sitting Republican governor and beat him in the Republican primary. She ran on real change: ending corruption, eliminating wasteful spending, and using Alaska’s mineral wealth for the betterment of the people. She currently enjoys something that no
MCCAIN'S CAMPAIGN IS GOING TO GO RIGHT AT THE JUGULAR OF THE ENTRENCHED, ELITE WASHINGTON ESTABLISHMENT. one in Washington has: an 80 percent approval rating. She challenged Ted Stevens, Alaska’s powerful senior U.S. Senator (currently under federal indictment) on his infamous “bridge to nowhere” and she is the strongest fiscal conservative currently sitting in a governor’s chair. Barak Obama is the strong favorite to win the election. For John McCain to beat him, he needs to win the battle over change. To do that, he must rally Middle America to his fight against an Old Washington that is creating more problems than it solves while bankrupting the fiscal future of our children and grandchildren. Sarah Palin just might be his Joan of Arc.
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Jennings Tire Center, Inc. is Booming, Thanks to First-rate Service By Lisa Yates ayne Daigle is fast becoming Southwest Louisiana’s “tire man” and the “go-to guy” for aftermarket car and truck accessories. Twenty-nine years ago, with a dream of opening a tire center, Daigle purchased an abandoned Mobile gas station with money he borrowed from a bank. “I didn’t have a penny to my name. I guess you could say I conned the bank,” he said jokingly. Daigle said he pumped gas and washed windows, but his goal was to sell tires. “Back then, I called my business – Jennings Service Center,” he said. “Of course I offered tires, but I couldn’t dare call myself a tire center. After a couple of years operating as a Mobile full-service gas station, I had the audacity to call myself –
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Jennings Tire Center.” Today, the ambitious entrepreneur operates a five-bay mechanics shop at the store’s original location. He relocated Jennings Tire Center to 1303 N. Cutting Avenue, which is across the street and down the same block. And, at the end of the year, the 61-year-old business man is opening a Yokohama showroom across the street. That’s not all. Daigle purchased three commercial properties on N. Cutting Avenue. He is remodeling and planning to lease these in an effort to develop a regional auto/truck aftermarket shopping mall. “I’m emptying the piggy bank to develop this,” Daigle said. He said over the last six years he’s been doing about $1 million a year in retail sales, but he wants to expand.
Candy Benoit, director of business development; and Wayne Daigle, owner.
I value the family life
we enjoy in our community today. However, it is being assaulted on so many fronts, and statistics show it is continuing to get worse. What's the solution? We elect an aggressive and experienced lawyer with courtroom experience as our next District Attorney -- a man who will confront criminals and protect our families and our way of life. In fact, it is the only way we are going to be able to handle the growing criminal activity that faces our community and families today. I pledge to the people of Calcasieu Parish that I will use my 30 years of trial experience to do just that -- protect our families by personally prosecuting violent criminals, sex offenders, and drug dealers -- the very element that threatens all of us. The deals for criminals will stop- I guarantee it! I’m Steve Streete, candidate for Calcasieu Parish District Attorney, and I ask for your vote and support on October 4th.
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“It’s not about the money,” Daigle said. “It’s like a fire that burns inside of you. I just wanted a bigger business. So, I asked myself ‘Do I go to Baton Rouge or Lafayette?’ Of course not – I’m not going to do that. Since I can’t move the mountain to Mohammad, then I decided I’ve got to lure big business to Jennings.” In less than a year, Daigle is projecting to reach his goal. He’s planning on signing deals with a highend audio store as well as a suspension shop specializing in lift kits for trucks. He said ardent lovers of customized cars will be able to find everything they need to “pimp their rides.” “We already do a big business in accessories – Nerf bars, rocker panels, tool boxes, vent visors, bug shields and chrome bling,” Daigle said. “We install lots of bling.” Jennings Tire Center sells top-ofthe-line chrome specialties, such as American Racing Wheels and Bz0 Wheels, in addition to the store’s major tire brands. “We have a huge inventory,” Daigle said. “And, we can get whatever you want overnight. We have 24-inch and 26-inch chrome wheels in stock – anything 20-inches and above is what people want.” So what’s the secret to such a meteoric rise from a humble start-up status? Daigle says “first-rate customer service” is the key. “Service – That’s what we all want,” he said. “Sure, we have good products and great prices, but if we don’t have great customer service we can’t make it. I believe in trying to give the best service possible. I guess some people call that being a tyrant, because I won’t allow our people to give second-rate service.” Fatherhood coupled with personal pride inspired him to succeed, too. “I had these four little children and I worried day and night about them,” he said. “As a father, you wonder what your children will think of you as a dad. And, you wonder what they expect of you. You know you have to make a living and provide them with an education – and, you want to afford that. I put them through school, but I expected nothing less from me. I guess you can say personal pride drove me.” Although he’s faced financial challenges throughout the years, he persevered. “I’ve learned that the spirit we have in us as human beings is vast,” Daigle said. “Also, I’m just a hard-
headed individual. I will not give up.” He joked about his humble beginnings. “When I first contacted the General Tire and Rubber Company and told them I wanted to distribute their tires they said I would have to attend their retail school in Houston,” he said. “I thought, ‘I know it all. Why do I have to go to tire school?’ By the time I was finished with tire school, I knew I didn’t know anything.” That was in 1980. He became a Michelin dealer in 1981, and he still
is today. In recent years, he’s added the Yokohama performance tires, among others. “We’re talking top shelf margarita here,” he said, noting the brand sells itself. “The three best tire brands in the world are Michelin, Yokohama and Bridgestone.” Performance and price make Yokohama Daigle’s favorite tire brand. With the recent expansions – including his new Yokohama dealership, Daigle is excited about the future of his business. “It’s got to be exciting,” he said.
“I’m a little ADHD and obsessive, compulsive, so it’s got to be exciting.” For more information, call (337) 824-5685, or visit 1303 N. Cutting Avenue in Jennings, or online at www.jenningstirecenter.com. Store hours are from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mon. - Fri., and 7 a.m. - noon on Sat.
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Book Beat
By Terri Shlichenmeyer
Myth-Busting Football Fact Book a Must for Fans Duck. For a few weeks each year, your friends and family get good at that. It’s not that you’re a violent person. Really, it’s not that at all. The thing is, at some point, your team will do something boneheaded. A coach will make a bad decision. A ref will make a bad call and there you are, yelling and throwing peanuts or popcorn, foam bricks or crumpled paper at the TV. Nobody wants to be in the way, so they all DUCK. This football season; distract yourself from a frustrating game with The Football Uncyclopedia, a new book by Michael Kun and Adam Hoff. Keep it by your elbow, and you won’t throw anything at the TV. You’ll be too busy laughing. So the game’s in progress and you’re sitting there, smug. You know everything there is to
know about football because you’ve been a fan since the womb. Nobody can tell you anything you haven’t already repeated twice. But let’s take, for instance, Tom Dempsey. Did Dempsey’s handicap help him break a record that has been equaled once but never surpassed? Argue amongst yourselves, and then read what Kun and Hoff say. And you know that guy in the old soft drink commercial, the one with the little boy? Would you believe that guy’s name is not “Mean Joe Greene”? No, seriously. It’s in there, go look. Okay, how ‘bout this: Kun and Hoff say the last player selected in the NFL draft is not a bad player. They also say that all football players are not bad actors. And Raiders fans are not like other fans. Ditto for the Packers. And why – with the humungous population it has – can’t Los Angeles keep a team?
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Do you believe in ghosts? Have you ever had a ghostly encounter or experienced a haunted place? We are now accepting your stories for our frightfully fun annual issue of The Times for Halloween. We invite area ghost hunters to share your (allegedly true) tales of ghosts, poltergeists and haunted places — in Louisiana or wherever you encountered "the other side". Email your stories to us at timesedit@timessw.com no later than October 2. We can change or omit your name if you'd rather remain anonymous. We will also withhold actual addresses, if requested. (The Times reserves the right to edit for grammar, privacy and to fit space requirements.) PAGE 12
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Do you snicker about the name of the Bears’ great linebacker? Check out the “F” entries to see if there’s a funnier name than his. Look at the “P” entries to see what your dad wants for Christmas. Oh, and don’t forget to read the footnotes. How else would you learn who almost made a Terminator movie or what Playboy magazine has in common with the game? If you’re not watching football in your favorite TV-viewing spot, chances are you’re catching it at your favorite watering hole. And if you’re not watching football this weekend, you should be reading this book. Browsing The Football Uncyclopedia is a little like spending pre-game at the bar with two fellow fans that love to argue football and talk trash. It’s like watching a cable-sports show with a couple of average wise guys as cohosts. It’s football fact one-upmanship in book form. Authors Michael Kun and Adam Hoff good-naturedly rib one another, and they poke fun at plenty of players. They lay some myths to rest and add fire to a few others. You’ll agree sometimes and sometimes not—but you’ll laugh, for sure. If you’re not a football fan, you won’t like this book. Go find another one and leave this to the people who live for the game. Better yet, buy it and give it to the fan in your life that thinks he knows everything about the sport. After reading this book, he probably might. The Football Uncyclopedia by Michael Kun and Adam Hoff Copyright 2008, Clerisy Press $15.95 / $17.50 Canada 256 pages SEPTEMBER 18, 2008
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UP DOC?
How does cancer spread to other parts of the body? The cells within malignant tumors have the ability to invade neighboring tissues and organs, thus spreading the disease. It is also possible for cancerous cells to break free from the tumor and enter the blood stream, spreading the disease to other organs. This process of spreading is called metastasis. When cancer has metastasized to other areas of the body, the disease is still referred to the organ of origination. For instance, if cervical cancer spreads to the lungs, it is still called cervical cancer, not lung cancer. Although most cancers develop this way, diseases like leukemia do not. They affect the blood and the organs that form blood and then invade nearby tissues. All cancers are different, and require different treatment. For example, effective treatment for prostate cancer may not be appropriate for bladder cancer. Diagnosing cancer will vary as well, depending on the organ affected. Henry Goolsby, III, M.D., Oncologist with Lake Charles Medical and Surgical Clinic What is the difference between a productive and a non-productive cough? I’ve had an annoying cough for months, but I don’t feel sick. Productive coughs bring up mucous, often generated by a viral or bacterial infection. Lining your bronchial tubes are mucous glands and small hairs called cilia. Normally, the glands secrete a little mucous to help catch debris when you’re breathing and the cilia help brush it all out. When stimulated by infection or inflammation, the glands produce extra mucous that is expelled with a productive cough. A non-productive cough is usually caused by an irritated throat and expels little if any mucous. Also referred to as a “dry cough”, it is usually chronic and can be caused by asthma, smoking, allergies or congestive heart failure. Since it has continued for several months, in your case, I recommend that you check with your doctor about it. Jason Ramm, M.D., family practice physician with Cypress Family Medical Clinic My 15-year-old has been complaining of headaches and gritty eyes. He spends a lot of time on the computer, chatting with friends, playing games and doing homework now that school has started. Could this be causing the problems? Yes, it could be. We are seeing more and more children, particularly teens, developing Computer Vision Syndrome due to prolonged computer use. Too much time in front of a computer screen can lead to eye discomfort, fatigue, blurred vision and headaches. In addition, some unique aspects of how children use computers may make them even more susceptible than adults to these problems. An adult computer workstation may not be suited to a child, who may have to look up at a higher angle than an adult. The recommended distance between the monitor and the eye for children is between 18 and 28 inches. Children may work or play on a computer with a lot of glare for a long period of time without turning down the lights in the room to reduce the glare. At the same time, kids' eyes may lose the ability to focus on other objects because of extended computer time. Children should take at least a 20-second break for every 20 minutes of computer time. Mel Gehrig, O.D., The Eye Clinic About six months ago, I noticed my right knee felt sore when I lifted my leg to get dressed. I thought it would go away but it still hurts, and it’s still only in the right knee. Is this arthritis? Your symptoms could be consistent with arthritis; however, if the pain is mostly when you lift the leg and not so much when you walk, then the pain could be coming from a different location. It may be from the kneecap or from a cartilage tear inside the knee. A diagnosis could be made with an X-Ray and an exam to identify the most likely source of pain. Gehron Treme, M.D., orthopaedist, Center for Orthopaedics PAGE 14
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Women's Basketball
McNeese State’s second-year head women’s basketball coach, Brooks Donald Williams, has announced her 2008-09 schedule. The Cowgirls are coming off a much-improved season in 2007-08 and will play 21 games in Louisiana, 14 of which are home contest. The Cowgirls will play three games at the Lake Charles Civic Center and 11 at Burton Coliseum. The Cowgirls will play two exhibition games before opening the regular season with three consecutive road games. The Cowgirls will travel to the University of New Orleans, Tulsa and NCAA Sweet 16 team Oklahoma State before hosting Arkansas Monticello in its home opener on Nov. 22. “Our non-conference schedule is a good one,” said Williams. “We start off with a very, very tough road trip (at UNO, Tulsa and Oklahoma State). We believe it will be a wonderful experience to be in a winning atmosphere like they have recently built at Oklahoma State. Many of our girls and coaches watched their road to the Sweet 16 last season. Several years ago, Oklahoma State was near the bottom of the Big 12 and they have re-built their program and turned it into a Big 12 and national contender. What a great thing for our young team and program to learn from.” Following two home games, the Cowgirls will head to Birmingham, AL to take part in the Samford Classic Thanksgiving Tournament. The Cowgirls will then travel to Lafayette to face I-10 rival LouisianaLafayette Dec. 2 in one of four doubleheaders on the schedule, and will follow that game with a road contest at Southern Dec. 9. “We are excited to have Louisiana-Lafayette on our schedule. They are only one year removed from being a NCAA tournament team and Sun Belt leader. It is a great game for both McNeese State and our fans, and what an extra benefit to have a double header with our men’s team,” said Williams.
The Cowgirls return home to make their first appearance since the 2006-07 season at the Lake Charles Civic Center for games against Louisiana-Monroe Dec. 13, and Jackson State on Dec. 16. They will host Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Dec. 20 before breaking for the Christmas holiday. A game at Centenary on Dec. 29 will be the final game of 2008. The Cowgirls will kick off the New Year at home against tradition-rich Louisiana Tech for its annual Pack the House night, which is an NCAA competition for the most fans in the stands. “Louisiana Tech is full of tradition. We are thrilled to have them here in Lake Charles on our home floor. What a great opportunity for our fans and for the community. We have several local high school teams that are scheduled to play prior to our game. I think it is a great day of basketball for our community,” Williams stated. The Cowgirls open Southland Conference play at home Jan. 10 against Texas-San Antonio, the 2008 Southland Conference Tournament Champions before facing another I-10 rival in Lamar on Jan. 17. After a home game against Southeastern La. on Jan. 21, the Cowgirls will hit the road for a five-game road-swing. The team will travel to Central Arkansas Jan. 24, Nicholls State Jan. 28, Stephen F. Austin Jan. 31, Northwestern State Feb. 4, and Texas State Feb. 7. Following that road-swing, the Cowgirls return to Lake Charles for six of its eight final regular season games. The Cowgirls will face Texas-Arlington at the Lake Charles Civic Center before hosting Stephen F. Austin, Northwestern State and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at Burton Coliseum. The Cowgirls will conclude their regular season with a home game against
Central Arkansas on March 7. “It is going to be a great year for the Southland Conference. I believe we have some very tough, athletic talent in the league,” Williams commented. “Our non-conference schedule gives us an opportunity for our young team to get some games under their belt early on and have a little experience at the collegiate level before opening SLC play against the defending champions in UTSA.” Williams is extremely excited about the 2008-2009 team and looks forward to building a fan base in the Lake Charles community. “We feel like there is a lot of excitement and talk about Cowgirl basketball, and that was one of our major goals last season,” she said. “We hope to gain fans and even more enthusiasm with our competitive schedule this year.”
2008-09 MCNEESE STATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Nov. 1 Sat. Nov. 11 Tues. Nov. 14 Fri. Nov. 16 Sun. Nov. 18 Tue. Nov. 22 Sat. Nov. 25 Tue. Nov. 28-29 Sat.-Sun Dec. 2 Tue. Dec. 9 Tue. Dec. 13 Sat. Dec. 16 Tue. Dec. 20 Sat. Dec. 29 Mon. Jan. 3 Sat. Jan. 10 Sat. Jan. 17 Sat. Jan. 21 Wed.
Houston Jaguars (exh) Burton Coliseum Wiley College (exh) Burton Coliseum New Orleans New Orleans Tulsa Tulsa, OK Oklahoma State Stillwater, OK Arkansas Monticello (DH) Burton Coliseum Houston Baptist Burton Coliseum Samford Classic Birmingham, AL UL-Lafayette (DH) Lafayette Southern Baton Rouge UL-Monroe (DH) Civic Center Jackson State Civic Center Arkansas Pine Bluff Burton Coliseum Centenary Shreveport ! Louisiana Tech Burton Coliseum *Texas-San Antonio Burton Coliseum *Lamar Beaumont, TX *Southeastern La. Burton Coliseum
Noon 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 5 p.m. 7 p.m. TBA 5 p.m. 6 p.m. 5 p.m. 7 p.m. 1 p.m. 4 p.m. 5 p.m. 4 p.m. 2 p.m. 7 p.m.
Jan. 24 Sat. Jan. 28 Wed. Jan. 31 Sat. Feb. 4 Wed. Feb. 7 Sat. Feb. 11 Wed. Feb. 14 Sat. Feb. 18 Wed. Feb. 21 Sat. Feb. 25 Wed. Feb. 28 Sat. Mar. 4 Wed. Mar. 7 Sat. Mar. 12-15
*Central Arkansas Conway, AR 4 p.m. *Nicholls State Thibodaux 6:30 p.m. *Stephen F. Austin (DH) Nacogdoches, TX 5 p.m. *Northwestern State Natchitoches 7 p.m. *Texas State San Marcos, TX 2 p.m. *Texas-Arlington Civic Center 7 p.m. *Stephen F. Austin (DH) Burton Coliseum 2 p.m. *Northwestern State Burton Coliseum 7 p.m. *Texas A&M-CC Burton Coliseum 4 p.m. *Sam Houston State Huntsville, TX 6:30 p.m. *Nicholls State Burton Coliseum 4 p.m. *Southeastern La. Hammond 7 p.m. *Central Arkansas Burton Coliseum 4 p.m. Southland Conference Tournament Katy, TX. TBA
*- Southland Conference Game !- Pack The House Game SEPTEMBER 18, 2008
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The New Final Approach Blind Hot Seat Waterfowlers using layout blinds know they’re in the best place to get their limit by hiding in plain sight, close to their decoys. However, they also know that nothing can spoil a hunt faster than being miserably cold with stiff muscles. The new FA Brand Blind Hot Seat Pad creates a layer of comfort between the hunter and the often frozen ground or cold temperatures by retaining the hunter’s own body heat inside the ground blind. The Hot Seat generates and retains warmth when the styrene bead padding inside its sectioned, foldable pads is compressed by the hunter’s weight. The lightweight, rugged pad with its tan tough polyester exterior slides easily into the ground blind and is easy to clean. Durable straps keep the Blind Hot Seat where it belongs without sliding to the bottom of the blind, something hunters will appreciate when they get into or shift position. The new Blind Hot Seat fits all FA blinds and most competitors’ blinds. Visit www.fabrand.com for more information on all the FA Brand hunting products and accessories.
Russell Outdoors Mountaineer Scent-Stop™ Jacket And Pants Russell Outdoors Mountaineer Scent-Stop jacket and pants are constructed of heavy, longwearing 8.5-ounce, 100 percent polyester fleece. The Scent-Stop antimicrobial technology controls human scent for increased hunting success. The jacket and pants are available in Break-Up, Brush, and Mossy Oak’s new Treestand pattern. This pattern utilizes the same silhouette-altering technology found in all the Mossy Oak patterns. It was designed specifically for hunting from an elevated position, effectively erasing the outline of an elevated hunter among the bare limbs of a late fall tree. The jacket features thumbholes at the cuffs to keep the sleeves pulled down and hands warm without gloves, two hand warmer pockets, a full front zipper and the sleeves are cut for full range of motion. The pants have a wide comfort elastic waistband with belt loops, a front fly with snap closure, two hand warmer pockets with snap closures, a side cargo pouch with zippered closure and a gusseted crotch for added mobility. The Mountaineer Scent-Stop jacket and pants are available in size M-XXXL. They work great as an outer layer when worn with the Russell Outdoors Explorer line of cotton undergarments and accessories, which include long and short sleeve cotton mesh or cotton jersey t-shirts, hats and gloves. Russell Outdoors produces official licensed products of Mossy Oak/Haas Outdoors Inc. The company, headquartered in West Point, Miss., was established in 1986 and is home of Mossy Oak (www.mossyoak.com). PAGE 16
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Leupold® Introduces New Open-Bridge Mojave™ Binoculars Leupold has dropped weight without sacrificing optical performance with the introduction of the company’s first ever open-bridge line of binoculars, the Green Ring Mojave. Available in 8x42mm or 10x42mm models, the Mojave’s open-bridge design drastically reduces the binocular’s weight to a mere 23 ounces. The design also improves the ergonomics of the binoculars, making them incredibly comfortable and easy to hold during extended use. The Mojave binoculars also feature multi-coated optics for a bright sight picture with the contrast and color fidelity needed to make positive identifications. Additionally, the line’s silver enhanced, cold-mirror coatings provide exceptional performance in low-light situations. And with eye relief of either 16 or 18 millimeters depending on the model, the binoculars are as easily used with or without eyeglasses. The binoculars include a case, padded-edge neoprene neck strap, eyepiece and objective lens covers. The Mojave also features the Leupold Green Ring Limited Lifetime Warranty and is available in either black or Mossy Oak Treestand armor coatings. For more information or to locate a local Leupold dealer, contact Leupold & Stevens, Inc., P.O. Box 688, Beaverton, OR 97075-0688; (800) LEUPOLD or (503) 526-1400, or go to www.leupold.com.
Field & Stream Honors BowTech’s General as “Best of the Best” Each year, Field & Stream magazine distinguishes the best outdoor equipment in its annual Gear of the Year issue. For 2008, the judges recognized BowTech’s General as the “Best of the Best” in the bow category. Industry experts rigorously field-tested and evaluated every aspect of the bow’s performance against its competitors and carefully examined engineering and workmanship while subjecting the bows to demanding trials. As a result of its superior quality, design and performance, The General rose above the competition. “We are very honored to have The General distinguished as the ‘Best of the Best’. Innovation, quality and performance are values we strive for with every model we produce,” says BowTech’s president and CEO, John Strasheim. Products were divided into 11 major categories. Editors in charge of each category assembled expert test panels, gathered gear from manufacturers and chose testing locations. They evaluated hundreds of gear items and put all contenders through rigorous tests to see what truly stood out as the best of the best. According to Field & Stream, “The General flung arrows accurately, consistently and with adequate speed.” For more information on the General, call (541) 284-4711.
Cabela’s Fall Fishing Catalog Now Available The end of summer doesn’t mean the end of fishing season. As temperatures cool down, the fishing heats up and Cabela’s is ready to outfit autumn anglers with their 2008 Fall Fishing Catalog. With 76 pages of fishing and marine equipment, Cabela’s 2008 Fall Fishing Catalog features the optimum assortment of rods, reels, tackle and gear, including a first look at new-for-2009 offerings from Shimano, Daiwa and more. “Here at Cabela’s, fall is one of our favorite times to be on the water,” said Troy Bosard, director of fishing and marine categories for Cabela’s. “It’s also a great opportunity to re-stock the tackle box for next spring. Our Fall Fishing Catalog offers the right mix of new-for-’09 tackle, along with proven performers priced at some of the best values of the year.” In addition to a great selection of tackle, Cabela’s Fall Fishing Catalog also features nearly 20 pages of marine electronics and accessories. From the newest technology in high-definition sonar to trailer bunks and bearings, there’s enough to keep boat owners busy all winter. Cabela’s Fall Fishing Catalog is available now. For a free copy of this, or any other of Cabela’s 70+ catalog titles, please call (800) 272-1594 or point your browser to www.cabelas.com.
Beat Cold Feet With the New Toasti Toes Insole Foot Warmer From Heatmax Toasti Toes Insole Foot Warmers are the perfect accessory for cold weather outdoor activities. Sportsmen, athletes, spectators, construction workers - anyone who needs a long-lasting source of heat for cold feet will find them a handy addition to their outdoor gear. The warmers are activated by simply opening the package and exposing them to air. The adhesive is on one side to make it easy to attach them to the bottom of the wearer’s socks. They are odorless and ultrathin, providing up to 9 hours of effective, comfortable warmth. Toasti Toes Insole Foot Warmers contain safe, all natural ingredients and are environmentally friendly. Once depleted, they can be disposed of with normal household trash. The new Toasti Toes Insole Foot Warmer sells for a suggested retail price of $2.99. For more information, contact Heatmax, the makers of HotHands, at P.O. Box 1191, Dalton, Georgia, 30722, (800) 432-8629, or go to their Web site at www.heatmax.com. SEPTEMBER 18, 2008
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Ducks Unlimited Supports 'No Child Left Inside' Bill
Lacassine and Sabine National Wildlife Refuges Open to Teal Hunting The Louisiana Teal season is scheduled for Sept. 13 through Sept. 28. Both Sabine and Lacassine National Wildlife Refuges will be open to teal hunting throughout the season on designated days. Sabine NWR is open for hunting Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Hunters can enter the refuge and launch at 4 a.m. Shooting hours end at 12 noon each day. Boats may enter the refuge hunt areas from West Cove Recreation Area or through Burton Canal via Black Bayou. Walk-in hunters and hunters launching small boats may access Hunt Unit E by driving on Vastar Road. Lacassine NWR is also open for hunting Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Hunters may enter the refuge at 4 a.m. Shooting hours end at 12 noon each day. Hunters may hunt the portion of the refuge south of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and between the Mermentau River and the east bank of the Lacassine Bayou (excluding the Duck Pond area and Unit B). There is a federal order prohibiting waterfowl hunting on that portion of Lacassine Bayou that flows through the refuge. Youths 17 and under, must have proof of successful completion of a Hunter Safety Course. All youths attending the hunt must be under the supervision of an adult age 21 or over. Each adult may supervise no more than two youths. Scouting is permitted during the entire fishing season (March 15-Oct. 15). Hunting unit conditions and access may change each year depending upon weather, growth and expansion of vegetation, and tidal flow. Only portable PAGE 18
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blinds are allowed on the refuge. All boats, blinds, and decoys must be removed immediately following each day’s hunt on all refuges. All refuge hunters are required to possess a refuge-hunting permit. The “Southwest Louisiana National Wildlife Refuge Complex Hunting Regulations 2008-2009” brochure will serve as the required permit when it has been signed and dated. The brochure is available at the Southwest Louisiana National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters Office, which is located at Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Office in Lake Charles, the Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge Office and at hunter check stations at Sabine Refuge. Hunters may also obtain a brochure and permit electronically from the Refuge Complex Web site at www.fws.gov/swlarefugecomplex under the Hunting Regulations link. Sabine hunters will have to print the Sabine NWR hunting map and specific regulations separately in addition to the Complex brochure. This one page addition to the brochure is found on the same web site under the Sabine NWR link, under Hunting Map. Each hunting party is required to fill out a Waterfowl Harvest Data Form after each hunt and drop it in one of the designated drop boxes. Every party, whether successful or not, needs to complete the Data Form. This information provides us with a means to evaluate hunter effort on the refuge. For additional information about teal hunting on Lacassine or Sabine refuges, call (337) 598-2216.
In keeping to the commitment that Ducks Unlimited has for skies full of waterfowl now and forever, DU has joined a coalition supporting the “No Child Left Inside” bill to improve outdoor and environmental education for school children of all ages. “Kids today spend half as much time outside as kids 20 years ago,” said Rab Cummings, Ducks Unlimited’s Youth and Education Coordinator. “It is imperative that steps be taken to introduce and re-introduce the next generation to the joys of hunting, angling and enjoying nature.” Sportsmen were the first conservationists and contribute more than $76 billion to the economy every year. However, with fewer young people taking up hunting and angling, the sale of licenses and hunting stamps has also plummeted across the country, Cummings said. In 2001, the figure was $81 billion. This has created a crisis for state natural resources budgets and for federal programs dependant on this revenue. For example, the federal duck stamp
program provides the funding needed to protect habitat in our National Wildlife Refuge System, but sales have declined overall since 2000. The No Child Left Inside Act of 2008 creates new funding for training teachers in outdoor education, expand environmental education programs and help states to create programs to ensure that U.S. graduates are environmentally literate. “DU has a history of supporting youth and education, such as through Greenwing events across the nation that teach the next generation of waterfowl hunters to shoot and call ducks and geese,” said Cummings. With more than a million supporters, Ducks Unlimited is the world’s largest and most effective wetland and waterfowl conservation organization with more than 12 million acres conserved. The United States alone has lost more than half of its original wetlands – nature’s most productive ecosystem – and continues to lose more than 80,000 wetland acres important to waterfowl each year.
Completion of America’s Boating Course 3rd Edition Saves Boaters Money The United States Power Squadrons has made it easy to receive a Boating Certificate, necessary in many states. Course completion will qualify most boaters for substantial discounts on their boating insurance—that more than pays for the course. America’s Boating Course 3rd Edition, certified by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard, will be available for everyone on Oct. 31. “The course has been extensively revised and rewritten to address new technological developments and meet updated state licensing requirements,” said Richard Kyle, National Education Officer of the United States Power Squadrons. A completely new “Introduction to Navigation” chapter is included at no additional charge, and includes “Basic Piloting Skills,” “How GPS (Global Positioning System) Works,” “Basic Concepts in Coastal and Inland Navigation” and “Basic Piloting Skills.”
America’s Boating Course 3rd Edition can be completed in one of three ways. Participants will be able to take the course on the Internet, as a CD- based course, or in a classroom setting. All course takers will receive an extensive full color book and a selfstudy animated and narrated CD. The book and CD serves as an easy-to-use reference after the course has been completed. When asked about the benefit of being awarded a Boating Certificate for successfully completing the America’s Boating Course 3rd Edition, Kyle responded that boat insurance premiums may be reduced by as much as 10 percent. In fact, some insurers offer even greater discounts for those who also complete advanced courses offered by the United States Power Squadrons. Contact the United States Power Squadrons at (866) 262-8222. On-line course registration for Internet courses can be found at www.americasboatingcourse.com. See www.usps.org for classroom locations.
Hunting & Fishing
Beretta Pledges $1 million to Benefit the NRA Institute for Legislative Action and Civil Rights Defense Fund
The National Rifle Association (NRA) announced that the Beretta Group of companies, led by Beretta U.S.A., Benelli U.S.A., and Burris in the United States have pledged to give the NRA $1 million over the next five years. This gift will benefit the NRA Institute for Legislative Action and the NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund’s litigation activities to further expand the scope of Second Amendment protections in the wake of the recent United States Supreme Court ruling in District of Columbia v. Heller. The announcement was made by Cav. Ugo Gussalli Beretta at an event at his home in Clinton, Maryland. At this event, Cav. Beretta was inducted into the NRA’s Golden Ring of Freedom, the highest level of the Association’s comprehensive donor recognition society. This new pledge
brings the Beretta Group’s gift commitments to the NRA to over $2 million. Previous gifts have benefited the NRA Institute for Legislative Action, NRA Youth Programs, Hunting and Wildlife Conservation, and the National Firearms Museum. Wayne LaPierre, NRA Executive Vice President remarked, “The Beretta Group is legendary in the industry and an important member of the NRA family. We are truly grateful for Cav. Beretta’s vision and leadership. The Beretta Group and the NRA are natural partners when it comes to protecting our Second Amendment freedoms and this gift will have great impact in the months and years ahead.” The NRA Institute for Legislative Action mobilizes millions of volunteers nationwide on behalf of candidates who support our Second Amendment free-
dom, and has the most effective “ground game” in the country during an election year. The Civil Rights Defense Fund, the NRA’s sister 501(c) 3 organization, supports litigation involving significant legal issues relating to the right to keep and bear arms. “The Beretta Group’s support could not come at a more critical time,” said Chris Cox, Executive Director of the NRA Institute for Legislative Action. “Cav. Beretta understands the immediate challenges to our shared values and has literally reached around the globe to strengthen our position in this fight.” Beretta U.S.A. is part of the Beretta Holding Group. Controlled by the Beretta family, the group encompasses key manufacturers of field and competition firearms and optics, as well as trading and distribution companies in Italy and abroad including Benelli,
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Hunting & Fishing Louisiana's Hunters and Anglers Have Significant Impact on
Economy
$1.6 Billion Spent a Year Louisiana’s 678,000 hunters and anglers are among the most prominent and influential of all demographic groups, spending more than $1.6 billion a year on hunting and fishing, according to a new report. The report, “Hunting and Fishing: Bright Stars of the American Economy ~ A force as big as all outdoors,” spotlights the immense impact hunters and anglers have on the economy at the national and state level. In Louisiana, spending by hunters and anglers directly supports 31,000 jobs, which put $786 million worth of paychecks into pockets of working residents around the state. Of course, government coffers also benefit. Spending by sportsmen in pursuit of these outdoor activities generates $176 million in state and local taxes. These latest figures demonstrate that season after season, hunters and anglers are driving the economy from big businesses to rural towns, through booms and recessions. “Because sportsmen enjoy hunting or fishing alone or in small groups, they are overlooked as a constituency and as a substantial economic force,” stated Jeff Crane, president of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation. “When you compare spending by hunters and anglers to other sectors, their impact on the state’s economy becomes more tangible.” Sportsmen support three times as many jobs in Louisiana as Barksdale Air Force Base, one of the largest employers in the state (31,000 jobs vs. 9,800). Annual spending by Louisiana sportsmen is more than the revenues for Baton Rouge-based Turner Industries Group, the largest maintenance contractor in the country ($1.6 billion vs. $1.4 billion). Louisiana sportsmen spend $295 million annually on outboard boats and engines to get out on the water and
around the marshes for fishing and hunting. More people hunt and fish in Louisiana than attend New Orleans Saints games (678,000 vs. 550,000). The economic stimulus of hunting and fishing equates to an astounding $4.5 million a day being pumped into the state’s economy. “Spending by sportsmen benefits not only the manufacturers of hunting and fishing related products, but everything from local mom and pop businesses to wildlife conservation,” noted Doug Painter, president of National Shooting Sports Foundation. “And because most hunting and fishing takes place in rural areas, much of the spending benefits less affluent parts of the state.” On the national level, 34 million sportsmen age 16 and older spent more than $76 billion in 2006, supporting 1.6 million jobs. If a single corporation grossed as much as hunters and anglers spend, it would be among America’s 20 largest, ahead of Target, Costco and AT&T. And if all hunters and anglers had voted during the last presidential election, they would have equaled 31 percent of all votes cast. If all hunters and anglers living in Louisiana voted, they would have equaled 49 percent of all votes cast in the state. These statistics are impressive and, if anything, they underestimate the impact of sportsmen since they do not take into account the millions of hunters and anglers under 16 years of age or people who were not able to get out and hunt or fish in 2006. When sportsmen’s spending is thought of in business terms and compared to other sectors of the economy, it is quite remarkable. From small rural towns scattered across our country’s landscape to the bottom-line of Fortune 500 companies located in major cities, if you take away hunting and fishing, you take away the equivalent of a multi-billion dollar corporation.
“It is a fairly simple equation – hunters and anglers mean jobs in states and local communities that have made the effort to maintain their hunting and fishing opportunities,” said Crane. “The economic impacts that sportsmen have on state economies should be a wake-up call to state governments to welcome and encourage hunting and fishing in their state.” The report was produced by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation with support from the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, National Marine Manufacturers Association, National Shooting Sports Foundation and SCI - First For Hunters. The report uses the results from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s 2006 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Associated Recreation and statistics provided by the American Sportfishing Association and Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. The report: “Hunting and Fishing: Bright Stars of the American Economy ~ A force as big as all outdoors” along with STATE FACTS are available on the Web at www.sportsmenslink.org and www.nssf.org For more information or questions contact: Melinda Gable at (202) 302-4794 or at Melinda@sportsmenslink.org.
Michael Waddell to Chair National Hunting and Fishing Day
Outdoor television star Michael Waddell has been selected as honorary chairman for this year’s National Hunting and Fishing Day, set for Sept. 27. In the volunteer role, Waddell becomes the official spokesman for the annual commemoration’s key message: Conservation succeeds only because of America’s 34 million hunters and anglers. In fact, through license fees and excise taxes, hunters and anglers generate $100,000 every 30 minutes for fish, wildlife and habitat programs. “I’m so humbled to be named honorary chair. National Hunting and Fishing Day has such a great tradition. And it’s awesome to be able to make a difference in the lives of people who love to hunt and fish just like I do,” said Waddell. “Michael’s surging popularity with youths, women, men—hunters and nonhunters alike—make him an ideal person to carry the torch for National Hunting
and Fishing Day,” said Denise Wagner, coordinator for Wonders of Wildlife museum. The museum is the official home of National Hunting and Fishing Day, with sponsorship from the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), Bass Pro Shops, The Sportsman Channel, National Wild Turkey Federation, Realtree, Cabela’s, Woolrich, GunBroker.com and Safari Club International. Waddell, of Woodbury (better known as Booger Bottom), Ga., hosts two outdoor TV shows airing on the Outdoor Channel. His work on “Realtree Road Trips” has made that show a perennial fan favorite. Waddell’s hunting knowledge, fresh perspective and sense of humor keep this reality-style show fastpaced, energetic, edgy and funny. Upward ratings show more and more viewers who never before considered collecting their own venison are being drawn alongside veteran hunters toward
the magnetic host. Waddell shares his love of the outdoors with wife Ashley and their four children, Mason, Meyer, Woods Macoy and Audrey Mackay. At the urging of NSSF, Congress formalized National Hunting and Fishing Day in 1971 as a way to recognize hunters, anglers and conservation. Every U.S. President from Richard M. Nixon through George W. Bush has proclaimed their support. It’s one of the most effective grassroots campaigns ever undertaken to promote traditional outdoor sports. Previous honorary chairs include Jeff Foxworthy, Tracy Byrd, Wade Boggs, Ward Burton, Hank Williams Jr., Terry Bradshaw and others.
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Sam Rayburn Reservoir To Host Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League Louisiana/Texas Division Tournament
The Louisiana/Texas Division of the $8.8 million Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League® will visit Sam Rayburn Reservoir in Jasper, Texas, Sept. 20-21 for its final regular-season event. As many as 200 boaters and 200 coanglers are expected to compete in the tournament, which will award as much as $67,500 in cash, including a top award of $9,000 in the Boater Division. The two-day Super Tournament will start with the full field competing Saturday and continue with the top 20 percent of the field competing Sunday. Winners will be determined by the heaviest two-day catch. If the winner is a participant in the Ranger Cup incentive program, he will receive a $1,000 bonus from Ranger Boats and $500 from Yamaha if his boat is powered by Yamaha. Ranger will award $500 to the highest-finishing Ranger Cup participant if not the winner, and Yamaha will kick in $250
if the boat is powered by Yamaha. Bombardier will award $1,000 to the winning boater if the winner’s boat is equipped with a qualifying Evinrude ETEC or Direct Injection outboard. That’s a potential top award of $11,000 for anglers who meet contingency guidelines. The winning co-angler will earn as much as $4,500 cash. Snickers Big Bass awards of up to $1,500 and $750, respectively, will also be awarded in the Boater and Co-angler Divisions. Anglers may register for the tournament online at FLWOutdoors.com or by calling (270) 252-1000. Onsite registration will be held Sept. 19 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Wal-Mart store located at 800 W. Gibson in Jasper. Entry fees are $300 for boaters and $150 for coanglers. Anglers will take off at 7 a.m. Saturday and Sunday from Umphrey
Family Pavilion located at 2538 RR/255 West in Sam Rayburn, Texas. Saturday’s weigh-in will be held at Umphrey Family Pavilion at 3 p.m. Sunday’s final weigh-in will be held at the Wal-Mart store beginning at 4 p.m. The top 40 boaters and 40 coanglers in each of the BFL’s 28 divisions at the end of the season advance to a no-entry-fee Regional Championship where boaters fish for a new Ranger boat and a Chevy truck and co-anglers fish for a new Ranger boat.
Seven regional championships will each send six boaters and six coanglers to the no-entry-fee Wal-Mart BFL All-American presented by Chevy, which features a $1 million purse and a top award of $140,000 in the Boater Division and $70,000 in the Co-angler Division. For more information about FLW Outdoors and its tournaments, visit FLWOutdoors.com or call (270) 2521000.
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With the auto world focused on fuel efficiency in the face of $100-per-barrel oil, new fuel economy requirements, and concern about climate change, the American Council for an EnergyEfficient Economy (ACEEE) recently named the year’s “greenest” and “meanest” vehicles, along with environmental scorings of all model year 2008 cars and passenger trucks. This announcement marks the 11th year ACEEE has published its widely respected rankings. The vehicle scores are part of ACEEE’s Green Book® Online, ACEEE’s environmental guide to cars and trucks, available at greenercars.org. Earning the “greenest vehicle” title for the fifth consecutive year is Honda’s natural gas-powered Civic GX. Hybrid electric vehicles also continue to perform well in ACEEE’s annual ranking, despite being disproportionately affected by changes to the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency’s fuel economy calculations. The Toyota Prius and Honda Civic Hybrid claim spots two and three, while the highly-anticipated Smart Fortwo Convertible and the Toyota Yaris complete the top five, showcasing the environmental benefits of smaller passenger vehicles. Others on the “Greenest” list include conventional and hybrid-electric vehicles from Honda, Toyota, Mini and Ford. The 2008 Ford Focus comfortably takes the ninth spot in the ranking, reversing last year’s shutout of domestic manufacturers. “Hybrids stand out, even after being taken down a notch by the new fuel economy calculations,” said ACEEE vehicle analyst Shruti Vaidyanathan. “And sales rose by a whopping 40 percent last year. This interest in hybrid
vehicles should shine the spotlight on other green vehicle technologies that can significantly improve fuel efficiency.” Widely regarded as the pre-eminent buyer’s guide to environmentally friendly passenger cars, trucks, and SUVs, greenercars.org provides the facts necessary to examine the eco-performance of any 2008 model. Vehicles are analyzed on the basis of a “green score,” a singular measure that incorporates unhealthy tailpipe emissions, fuel consumption, and the emissions of gases that cause global warming. This year’s “Meanest Vehicles for
the Environment” list is dominated by European imports; only three domestic models make an appearance. Dieselpowered vehicles continue to perform poorly on ACEEE’s annual ranking due to the high levels of environmentally damaging nitrogen oxides and particulate matter they release, despite greater fuel efficiency. The eagerly awaited “50-state” diesel that should greatly boost these vehicles’ environmental scores is still missing in this year’s offerings. Once again, the diesel-powered
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Volkswagen Touareg receives the dubious honor of being the year’s most environment-unfriendly vehicle, leading a pack of diesel-powered vehicles that includes the Mercedes-Benz GL320 CDI, R320 CDI, and ML320 CDI, and the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Rounding out the “dirty dozen” are low sales-volume sports cars and heavier vehicles: The Bugatti Veyron, Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG, Hummer H2, GMC Yukon 2500, Bentley Azure, and Bentley Arnage. “We’re looking to diesels to help reduce global warming emissions, yet they’re still hanging out at environmental rock bottom,” said ACEEE Transportation Director Therese Langer. The greenercars.org Web site also identifies a selection of top widely available models in each vehicle class. This “Greener Choices” list includes larger vehicles, such as the Toyota Tacoma, Nissan Frontier pickup, and the Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid C1500. Passenger cars such as the Honda Fit and Hyundai Sonata also top their respective classes. As the list demon-
strates, consumers can make “greener choices” whether they need a sedan, minivan, pickup truck or SUV. “The Greener Choices aspect of the Green Book is good news for U.S. automakers, because it shows that higher-mileage choices are available in all vehicle classes,” said ACEEE Policy Director Bill Prindle. “By moving new designs toward the best performers in each class, automakers can get a head start on meeting Congress’ new fuel economy standards.” The greenercars.org Web site contains informational write-ups on model year 2008 highlights, a consumer primer on vehicles and the environment, and advice on how to buy green when shopping for a new vehicle.
The ACEEE is an independent, nonprofit research group dedicated to advancing energy efficiency as a means of promoting economic prosperity, energy security and environmental protection. For more information, go to www.aceee.org.
How Hybrids Get Such Great Gas Mileage It is no accident that the most fuel efficient vehicles in some classes for this model year are hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs). Hybrids combine the best features of the internal combustion engine with an electric motor, and they can be configured to achieve a variety of different objectives, such as improving fuel economy, boosting performance, or providing electrical power to auxiliary loads such as power tools. HEVs are primarily propelled by an internal combustion engine, just like conventional vehicles. However, they also convert energy normally wasted during coasting and braking into electricity, which is stored in a battery until needed by the electric motor. The electric motor is used to assist the engine when accelerating or hill climbing and in low-speed driving conditions where internal combustion engines are least efficient. Some HEVs also automatically shut off the engine when the vehicle comes to a stop and restart it when the accelerator is pressed. This prevents wasted energy from idling. Unlike all-electric vehicles, HEVs now being offered do not need to be plugged into an external source of electricity to be recharged; conventional gasoline and regenerative braking provide all the energy the vehicle needs. The federal government is currently offering tax incentives for HEVs and other alternative fuel vehicles. Some states also offer incentives. Source: www.fueleconomy.gov
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Dedicated natural gas vehicles (NGVs) are designed to run only on natural gas; bi-fuel NGVs have two separate fueling systems that enable the vehicle to use either natural gas or a conventional fuel (gasoline or diesel). In general, dedicated NGVs demonstrate better performance and have lower emissions than bi-fuel vehicles because their engines are optimized to run on natural gas. In addition, the vehicle does not have to carry two types of fuel, thereby increasing cargo capacity and reducing weight. Natural gas vehicles are fueled with compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquefied natural gas (LNG). These fuels are considered alternative fuels under the Energy Policy Act of 1992 and qualify for alternative fuel vehicle tax credits. As a new twist, tests are being conducted using natural gas vehicles fueled with HCNG, a blend of CNG and hydrogen.
Compared with vehicles fueled with conventional diesel and gasoline, NGVs can produce significantly lower amounts of harmful emissions. In addition, some natural gas vehicle owners report service lives two to three years longer than gasoline or diesel vehicles and extended time between required maintenance. The driving range of NGVs generally is less than that of comparable gasoline- and diesel-fueled vehicles because of the lower energy content of natural gas. Extra storage tanks can increase range, but the additional weight may displace payload capacity. NGV horsepower, acceleration, and cruise speed are comparable with those of an equivalent conventionally fueled vehicle. Other benefits of NGVs include increasing U.S. energy security and paving the way for fuel cell vehicles.
How Natural Gas Vehicles Work Light-duty natural gas vehicles work much like gasoline-powered vehicles with spark-ignited engines. This schematic shows basic CNG fuel system components. CNG enters the vehicle through the natural gas fill valve and flows into high-pressure cylinders. When the engine requires natural gas, the gas leaves the cylinders and passes through the master manual shut-off valve. The gas travels through the high-pressure fuel line and enters the engine compartment. Gas enters the regulator, which reduces the gas pressure used for storage (up to 3,600 psi) to the required vehicle fuel injection system pressure. The natural gas solenoid valve allows natural gas to pass from the regulator into the gas mixer or fuel injectors. The solenoid valve shuts off the natural gas
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when the engine is not running. Natural gas mixed with air flows down through the carburetor or fuel-injection system and enters the engine combustion chambers where it is burned to produce power, just like gasoline. Some heavy-duty vehicles use spark-ignited natural gas systems, but other systems exist as well. High-pressure direct injection engines burn natural gas in a compression-ignition (diesel) cycle. Heavy-duty engines can also burn diesel and natural gas in a dual-fuel system.
Source: U.S. Department of Energy Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center
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More than 14,000 Ignition Interlocks Ordered in Drunk Drivers’ Cars in First Year of New Law
Louisiana’s tough, one-year-old DWI law has resulted in more than 14,000 ignition interlocks ordered to be installed in vehicles owned by people who have been arrested for driving while intoxicated. “We are confident the ignition interlock law will be a major deterrent to driving while intoxicated,” said Lt. Col. John LeBlanc, executive director of the
Louisiana Highway Safety Commission. “Ignition interlocks are effective at keeping DWI offenders from becoming repeat offenders as well as serving as a serious deterrent to would-be offenders. Nobody wants to face the hassle of having one of these devices installed in his or her vehicle.” Under the law, which took effect on Aug. 15, 2007, drivers convicted of
first-offense DWI in Louisiana have their license suspended for one year. The new law also requires DWI offenders whose licenses are suspended to install ignition interlock devices in their vehicles for one year, if they are granted a “hardship license.” Ignition interlocks prevent people who have alcohol in their system from driving a vehicle. A driver breathes into
an interlock device to determine blood alcohol concentration. If there is measurable alcohol in the blood, the vehicle does not start. Drivers whose licenses are suspended because of a DWI conviction or arrest often apply for a “hardship license,” which allows the person to drive to certain locations such as to a job or a doctor’s office. The Office of Motor Vehicles, which tracks installation of ignition interlocks, reports that more than 14,000 of the devices were ordered installed in Louisiana since Aug. 15 of last year. DWI offenders are required to pay for installation and maintenance of the devices on top of fines, court costs and other penalties associated with a DWI conviction. “As the heavily traveled Labor Day holiday approaches, we remind motorists that driving while impaired has very serious consequences in Louisiana,” said LeBlanc. “Our goal is to save lives and reduce the number of injuries and we are confident that the ignition interlock law will yield positive results in that regard.” Under the 2007 law, persons convicted of first-offense DWI now face penalties and expenses that can include fines, time in jail, attorney’s fees, license reinstatement fees, court fees, towing and impoundment fees, suspension of driver’s license for one year, and installation of an ignition interlock if they are granted a hardship license. On top of those penalties, some judges order offenders to attend and pay for a variety of classes, undergo substance abuse evaluations and perform many hours of community service.
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Vehicle Fires Hit Record Low,
BUT DEATH TOLL REMAINS HIGH
There were an estimated 278,000 vehicle fires in the United States in 2006, the lowest number since the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) began tracking this information in 1980. According to its recently released research report – U.S. Vehicle Fire Trends and Patterns – these fires caused 490 civilian deaths, 1,200 civilian injuries and $1.3 billion in direct property damage. NFPA and AAA have joined together to urge the public to be aware of the risks associated with vehicle fires and highlight steps that can be taken to help prevent these fires from occurring. “The number of vehicle fires is clearly moving in the right direction, reaching its lowest point in more than 20 years,” said Lorraine Carli, NFPA’s vice president of communications. “This report helps us learn why these fires happen, which types of fires are more likely to kill or injure people, and what people can do to reduce these types of fires even further.” Other key findings from the report: General Overall, vehicle fires accounted for 17 percent of the 1,602,000 fires reported to U.S. fire departments, 15 percent of all civilian deaths, 7 percent of all civilian fire injuries, and 12 percent of the nation’s direct property that year. Highway Vehicles Highway vehicle fires totaled an estimated 250,000 in 2006, which caused 445 civilian deaths, 1,075 civilian fire injuries and $982 million in direct property damage. From 1980 to 2006, these fires fell a cumulative 45 percent, and from 2005 to 2006 highway vehicle fires fell 3 percent. (The term highway describes
the type of vehicle, not the location of the fire.) Only 3 percent of the highway vehicle fires were caused by collisions or overturns, but these incidents caused 57 percent of the deaths. From 2002 to 2005, 50 percent of the highway vehicle fires and 11 percent of the deaths were caused by some form of mechanical failure or malfunction, such as leaks or breaks, backfires or worn-out parts. Electrical failures or malfunctions caused 24 percent of the highway vehicle fires. The vast majority of vehicle fires and losses from 2002 to 2005 involved highway vehicles. Within these four years, highway vehicles were involved in 94 percent of the 307,000 vehicle fires reported annually, 90 percent of the 520 associated deaths, 88 percent of the 1,640 associated injuries, and 76 percent of the $1.3 billion in direct property damage reported per year. Time of year/day of week Highway vehicle fires tend to be more common during the summer months. Fridays and Saturdays were the peak days. Age Teens and young adults are at the most risk of highway vehicle fire deaths. Twenty-six percent of those killed in highway vehicle fires were between the ages of 15 and 24; this age group also has the highest risk of vehicle fire injury. Older adults at least age 85 had the second highest risk of vehicle fire deaths between the years 2002 and 2005.
TIPS FROM AAA “Many vehicle fires are preventable, and it’s vital to take steps to reduce your risk of experiencing one,” said John Nielsen, director,
AAA Approved Auto Repair Network “Half of highway vehicle fires are caused by a mechanical failure, which highlights the importance of proper vehicle maintenance. Motorists can help avoid vehicle fires by following manufacturer’s maintenance schedules and having a comprehensive inspection of their vehicle at least once a year by a trained, professional technician, such as those at AAA Approved Auto Repair facilities.” To reduce the risk of a vehicle fire, AAA recommends that you: • Have your vehicles inspected at least annually by a trained, professional technician. • Watch for fluid leaks under vehicles, cracked or blistered hoses, or wiring that is loose, has exposed metal or has cracked insulation. Have any of these conditions inspected and repaired as soon as possible. • Be alert to changes in the way your vehicle sounds when running, or to a visible plume of exhaust coming from the tailpipe. A louder than usual exhaust tone, smoke coming from the tailpipe or a backfiring exhaust could mean problems or damage to the high-temperature exhaust and emission control system on the vehicle. Have vehicles inspected and repaired as soon as possible if exhaust or emission control problems are suspected. • Drive according to posted speed limits and other traffic rules. Remain alert to changing road conditions at all times. To further reduce the risks associated with vehicle fires, it’s important for motorists to know what to do— and not do—should their vehicle catch on fire. AAA advises motorists to remember three steps: stop, get out and call for help.
STOP – If possible, pull to the side of the road and turn off the ignition. Pulling to the side makes it possible for everyone to get out of the vehicle safely. Turn off the ignition to shut off the electric current and stop the flow of gasoline. Put the vehicle in park or set the emergency brake; you don’t want the vehicle to move after your leave it. Keep the hood closed because more oxygen can make the fire larger. GET OUT – Make sure everyone gets out of the vehicle. Then, move at least 100 feet away. Keep traffic in mind and keep everyone together. There is not only danger from the fire, but also from other vehicles moving in the area. CALL FOR HELP – Call 911 or the emergency number for your local fire department. Firefighters are specially trained to combat vehicle fires. Never return to the vehicle to attempt to fight the fire yourself. Vehicle fires can be tricky, even for firefighters. About AAA As North America’s largest motoring and leisure travel organization, AAA provides more than 51 million members with travel, insurance, financial and automotive-related services. AAA clubs can be visited on the Internet at www.AAA.com. About NFPA NFPA’s mission is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating consensus codes and standards, research, training, and education. Visit NFPA’s Web site at www.nfpa.org.
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Gardening A commonly asked question LSU AgCenter extension agents face every year is, “Why is my neighbor’s yard greener?” The answer can be simple or quite complex, depending on what’s wrong. “If there are many issues interacting, sometimes it’s just better to kill it all off and start all over,” said Tom Koske, LSU AgCenter turfgrass specialist. “But even then the basics of good lawn care must be in place. Those basics are having the most appropriate grass in the right condition and then taking care of that turf as needed.” For sustainable growth and health, a lawn needs proper fertilizing, watering as needed and proper mowing. Many times, these factors will keep lawns out of trouble or able to overcome other problems. A soil analysis is the only way to know exactly what’s lacking or excessive in the lawn’s soil. It contains useful information on soil acidity (pH) and the major nutrients needed. “Get these factors straight, and you have the key to developing a great lawn. This testing service is available from the LSU AgCenter through your local county agent’s office,” Koske said. Good drainage and irrigation control your soil moisture, so you must pay close attention to these, especially surface drainage when building a new house. “Our most popular southern or warm-season grasses are St. Augustine and Centipede. Bermuda, zoysia, and carpet grasses are also an option and may be what really suits you best,” Koske said. St. Augustine is a coarse grass that grows fast and tolerates a lot of shade. Centipede is a slower growing, light green grass that has lower maintenance requirements. Bermuda is a fine-leaved species that needs plenty of sun. It grows strong and tolerates many stressful conditions. “We use Bermuda grass on athletic fields, lawns and parks,” Koske said. Zoysia can be one of the most attractive grasses. It varies from fine to medium-fine and tolerates medium to somewhat heavy shade depending on the variety. It can get very thick, and this may become a problem that requires thinning or dethatching.
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Carpet grass is an old, low-input species that makes an attractive, serviceable lawn. It is lighter in color like centipede and thinner in sod density. Water your lawn as needed to keep it a healthy green color. If it starts to gray, or if your footprints remain, it is time to water the lawn well. If you don’t mind some drought browning, water the lawn well every four weeks or so to ensure it doesn’t die, Koske said. When mowing, avoid scalping too much leaf off, Koske said. Don’t take more than the top one-third of the leaf off per mowing. When the grass grows back 50 percent of the cutting height, it’s time to re-mow. Use a fairly sharp blade for an attractive and healthy cut. It may require a sharpening in mid-season, if you have a lot of grass to cut. To learn more about proper lawn care in Louisiana, refer to the LSU AgCenter’s publication, “Louisiana Lawns Best Management Practices.” This is available free from any parish extension office.
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Gardening Plan Color Scheme for Your
Cool Season Landscape October is a transitional month in Louisiana flower gardens. Many warm season annuals have finished or are finishing, and gardeners' thoughts are just beginning to turn to cool-season bedding plants for fall, winter and spring color. When you decide it's time to replant flowerbeds and containers, there are lots of wonderful cool-season bedding plants available. Excellent choices include pansy, viola, dianthus, sweet alyssum, calendula, snapdragon, petunia, forget-me-not, sweet william, nicotiana, hollyhock, poppies, annual phlox, stock, statice, ornamental kale and cabbage and dusty miller, to name a few.
The colors available in these cool-season bedding plants are virtually unlimited. But that has its drawbacks; since the hard part is avoiding planting your garden with every color you can get your hands on. It may be difficult to resist all those colors, but using too many will lead to chaos that is not as effective as a well-thoughtout color scheme. Color is an extremely important factor in how we perceive and appreciate our landscapes. What colors to plant or how to combine them are mostly a matter of taste. But you should think about your color scheme and what you are trying to accomplish with color in your landscape.
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Here are some quick tips on color to get you started: Combine cool colors together or warm colors together for reliably harmonious results. The colors within each group naturally combine well and look good together. Cool colors include reds with a blue tint, burgundy, rose, pink, magenta, purple, violet, lavender, blue, navy and any variations of those colors. Warm colors include reds with an orange tint, orange, gold, yellow, rust, peach and any variations on these colors. White combines equally well with either group, and true blue flowers also look good with just about any other color. Use color where you want to focus attention. The human eye is drawn instantly to color. Never use color to "beautify" an unattractive feature in your landscape such as a fire hydrant, storage shed or trash can area. You will simply make sure everyone notices it, and the color will not make it look any better. Use color where you can enjoy it. Many gardeners lavish their attention and garden budget on their front gardens, and this is a wonderful gift they provide to their neighborhoods. But it’s a pity when little or nothing is done in the back area where family members spend most of their time. Don't forget to include plantings of colorful coolseason bedding plants in beds, containers and hanging baskets around the patio and other outdoor living areas. Fragrant plants such as alyssum, stock and nicotiana are especially nice. Generally, reduce the number of colors you use for best results. In other words, use the colors you like in combinations that you like, but don't use every color you like at the same time in the same bed. It also is important to plant individual colors in masses or groups, especially if the bed will be viewed from a distance (as in a front bed being viewed from the street). If, for instance, you decide to use red, pink and white petunias, it is more effective to plant groups (three or more plants) of red, groups of pink and groups of white in the bed. This allows each color to be noticed. A scattered planting of individual red, pink and white petunias would give the overall appearance of pink when viewed from a distance. Use pastel colors in areas that will be viewed primarily in the evening. Paler colors show up better in low light, of course, so pastel colors also are important to consider when planting shady areas. Another benefit of pastel colors is that they make a space look larger and more open. If you have a courtyard that
seems a little cramped, a pastel color scheme would be quite appropriate. And cool, pastel colors tend to create a serene, restful mood. Vibrant, rich colors energize the landscape and can help make a larger area seem smaller and more intimate. Combining colors that are complementary on the color wheel such as blue and orange, purple and yellow or red and green is particularly energetic. Combining white with the primary colors - red, blue and yellow -- also is cheerful and lively. Or how about a patriotic red, white and blue color scheme to go with the American flags
everyone is displaying now? Creating an attractive, colorful look is easier than ever. But do a little thinking and planning before you go to the nursery. That way, you generally will be more pleased with the results. Above all, have fun. After all, if the color scheme isn't as great as you thought it would be, it's only there for a season. You can always try something different next time. Source: LSU AgCenter.
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"Wear Some Protection" — heavy, man.
by Matt Jones • ©2008 Jonesin' Crosswords Brought to you by Melanie Perry, Agent State Farm Insurance
Last Issue’s Answers
Across 1 "The Soup" host McHale 5 Cross worn by Egyptians and goth kids 9 Up-and-___ 14 "It's ___ ever wanted!" 15 Actress and singer Gaye, daughter of Marvin 16 Take to the soapbox 17 One of The Two Coreys 18 Like some bread for those with dietary restrictions 20 Excuse from someone with a busy schedule 22 Patty Hearst's captors: abbr. 24 Hallow follower 25 Messenger material 26 Feature of Mars or Venice 28 White and basmati, e.g. 33 Goes through a tough trial 39 Opera highlight 40 Spatter blocker 41 Bean used to make edamame, in Britain 42 It's adjustable to block out sun glare 45 Perfectly OK 46 Like some gases 47 Canon camera introduced in the 1980s 50 It may be original
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52 ___ Plaines, Illinois 53 Picnic food with a classic jingle asking "what kind of kids eat" them 59 "One O'Clock Jump" composer 60 "Excuse me, I was here first" noise 63 Serrated marking 64 Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist 65 Author ___ Neale Hurston 66 Actor Rob in The CW's "90210" 67 Coin action 68 Highest point Down 1 Rastafari name for God 2 Suffix after pay 3 Super Bowl XLII MVP 4 Tart, perhaps 5 It may be right 6 Former pitcher Ryan 7 Berlin Zoo polar bear that made news in 2007 8 "Don't be a player ___" 9 "___ it!" ("Dammit!," to an old-timey prospector) 10 "Carmina Burana" composer Carl 11 Badtz-___ (penguin friend of Hello Kitty) 12 Child actor Alex who starred in 2007's "The Water Horse" 13 Projectionist's need
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picks the best in lake area entertainment
Editor’s Note: All Events are Subject to Change Depending on Weather Conditions
THE GALLERY PROMENADE ART WALK has been rescheduled for September 26, complete with shuttle bus service. Contact the Arts & Humanities Council at 439-2787 for more information. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING REVISIONS IN EVENT DATES FOR MAGNUM CINEMA: Film Screening by Dr. Peter Dart of “The Misfits”; Rescheduled from September 12 to Friday, September 19. Film Screening by Dr. Peter Dart of “Chimes at Midnight”; Rescheduled from September 26 to Friday, October 3. THE ARTISANS’ GALLERY PROMENADE EXHIBIT NOW OPEN Come see a huge variety of work: Abstracts, photography, mixed media collages, intricate wood carvings “must see” portraits, hand-woven baskets, ceramic vases and bowls and much, much more. The exhibit will remain up through September 30. There will also be a reception on September 26 in conjunction with Gallery Promenade. (5:30 to 9 p.m.). The Gallery is on the second floor of the Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center. WINE TASTING AT GRAND MARAIS BALLROOM, JENNINGS SEPT. 18 — Enjoy a wonderful evening of wine tasting, hors d’ouevres and fellowship during the Roastin’ with Rosie Barbeque Festival. The event begins at 6 p.m. in the Grand Marais Ballroom, with 40 wines available for tasting. The event serves as the kick-off of the weekend festival to be held September 19 and 20. This firstever parish-wide festival will feature barbeque competitions, live bands, kids’ world, food, and loads of fun. The proceeds from the wine tasting will help defray expenses for the festival. Tickets are $50 per person, and are available at the Jennings Daily News, MidSouth Bank, Jeff Davis Bank (all parish locations) and the Tupper Museum. CARLYSS CAJUN BON-TON FESTIVAL SEPT. 19-21 — Wholesome entertainment for the entire family is the name of the game at this annual event sponsored by St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Carlyss. Food, music, game booths, carnival rides, an outdoor Mass, and a country store and sweet shop will keep everyone busy! Hours are Fri. 5. p.m. – 11 p.m., Sat., 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. and Sun. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. For more information, call 583-4800. LA FAMILIA FESTIVAL SEPT. 20 — Now in its fifth year, La Familia celebrates families and cultures with Christian music, church choirs and youth drama teams, in addition to skits, puppet shows, and many other children’s activities. There will be hot dogs, hamburgers and cotton candy. No alcohol is allowed. The event is sponsored by the Voice of Liberty and Nissan of Lake Charles. Admission is free. It will be held at the Lake Charles Civic Center from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. For more information, call 912-0235. FAIS DO-DO EVENT FOR MITOCHONDRIAL DISEASE RESEARCH SEPT. 20 — A dinner dance, silent auction and raffle will be held at the Jubilee Center on Sulphur at 6:30 p.m. on behalf of Jude Manley, who is affected with mitochondrial disease. The event kicks off Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week. Proceeds will be used to fund research to find a better treatment and cure. The honorary chair for the evening is Mary Kay Koenig, M.D., assistant professor of Pediatrics and Neurology at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. Tickets are $25 per person in advance or $30 at the door. To order tickets, call (886) 317-8633.
DERIDDER CASA “HON” DAY IN COUNTRY SQUARE, SEPT. 20 — CASA of West Central LA Inc. is hosting its Third Annual CASA Day in Country Square, DeRidder on Sat. Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is an event to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect in the community and the need for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) volunteers to speak for children who have been placed in foster care. The Super Sidewalk Sale kicks off at 9 a.m. Meet Rick Barnickel of 105.7 Big Dog radio from 9 a.m. to noon. The Louisiana Slow Rollers car club will be on hand to show off their best! Merchants from Country Square shopping center, Paige Lee Insurance, Sonic and Aarons will be giving away trophies for the best Antiques, Customs, Rods and Motorcycles. Come dressed to impress in your best 50s and 60s-era clothing, style up a beehive hairdo, get out your cat eye glasses, and wear anything with leopard print. Guys, roll up those blue jeans and slick back your hair and receive 15 percent off your daily purchase. Donate an unwrapped toy for the CASA Christmas project and receive your 15 percent discount. Visit the CASA Office and register for one of the many door prizes donated by merchants. For more information, call CASA of West Central LA Inc. at (337) 462-4667. BUDDY BALL SUPERSTARS TAKE ON MCNEESE SEPT. 20 — The Buddy Ball Superstars will take on the Cowboys of McNeese State in a gridiron match up scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 20. The events will take place at Cowboy Stadium and will kick off at 6:30 p.m. The Beauregard Sports and Arts Program and McNeese State University are working together on this program to make athletic dreams come true with this first annual “Homecoming” game. The Buddy Cheerleaders, lead by Kelly Burkell, will be on hand to for the teams, and Buddy Ballet, led by Cathy Kurth’s Dance Teams, will perform at halftime. The 2008 Buddy Homecoming King and Queen along with their royal courts will also be presented in style. For more information, contact Gayla or Jerry Guidry at (337) 217-9092 or guidrys@camtel.net. CALCA-CHEW FESTIVAL SEPT. 28 — Once again, St. Margaret Catholic Church’s parishioners will be tempting your taste buds with marvelous Cajun and Creole cuisine such as gumbo, jambalaya, shrimp etouffée, cracklins and boudin. Also on the menu are arts and crafts booths, live music, live and silent auctions, and door prizes. For the kids, there will be a petting zoo, train rides and games. The festival will begin with a 7 a.m. Mass and continue until 3:30 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 439-4585. ROBERT’S COVE GERMANFEST, OCT. 4-5 — If you’re German, or would just like to be one for a day, head on over to the annual GermanFest in Robert’s Cove. Enjoy German music, a heritage museum, blacksmith demonstrations, rice threshing and more. Don’t miss the bratwurst and sauerkraut and wonderful variety of beer! Sponsored by St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Rayne. Call (337) 334-8354 or go to robertscovegermanfest.com for more info. LEANN RIMES AT L’AUBERGE EVENT CENTER OCT. 17-18 — L’Auberge du Lac Casino Resort welcomes famed LeAnn country performer LeAnn Rimes for two entertaining nights in October. Rimes was nominated for the Country Music Association Horizon award and the CMA Best Country Singer, becoming the youngest singer in the history of the CMA awards to receive a nomination. She has since won two Grammy awards, including the first Best New Artist accolade ever won by a country artist. She has sold more than 37 million records, won an American Music Award, three Academy of Country Music honors and 12 Billboard Awards. She will perform in the L’Auberge Event Center on Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18 at 8:30 p.m.; doors open one hour before the show. Tickets are priced at $75 for floor seating and $50 for stadium seating. Tickets can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 4885252 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. All acts, dates and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. Guests must be 21 years of age and present a valid photo ID. SEPTEMBER 18, 2008
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t really was more ‘cowbell’ for the McNeese football pre-game festivities at the season opener. The fun started early in the day as people from near and far began arriving at the McNeese State University parking lots surrounding the Cowboy Stadium, affectionately called “The Hole.” As best I can tell, tailgating is a science and is not to be taken lightly. Frank Lenkowski, president of the Po Boy Club, the longest running club and in its 20th year, has no doubt fine-tuned the art of tailgating through the years. Another stalwart tailgating group is Petrochem Athletic Association, who put on a fine spread for its members with music and all the extras. All age groups got in on the fun; young boys tossing footballs, friends meeting friends, moms and pops relaxing in the shade, families picnicking in the grass and having a grand time. Tailgating is all about gearing up for the big event and there was plenty of fuel, including drinks all around, brisket, boudin, gumbo, sausage on the pit and more, all the ingredients of a good ‘ol Cajun throw down. The most important thing the Shadow learned on this assignment was not to eat prior to attending. Thanks to all of you “tailgators” who offered the Shadow some grub—I’ll be looking for you next time! The red carpet was rolled out for the attendees of Cameron State Bank’s second free seminar for women. “Get it Together, Girl!” is
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5–Aurda Gruspier’s friends Paul & Scout Barrilleaux and Frances and Elly Bercier showing their “fan” support at the Coffee Beanery. 6–Friends, Danielle Bercier, Aurda Gruspier and Christine Bercier smile for the camera as Aurda takes a break from the presentation at the Coffee Beanery. 7–Crossing the line (Texas) for MSU football is Jim Hargrove from Magnolia, TX along with Bruce & Karla Pearson, Paula Hargrove, Trevor Sonnier and Chris Davis. 8–Having some fun before the kickoff of the McNeese Cowboys game is Lynsie Pousson, Peppy LaPointe, Stacy Duplechin and Tommy Reeves.
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designed to help women protect their financial identity, as well as maintain their personal identity. According to Leslie Harliss, Cameron State Bank VP, the response to the first womenfocused seminar was overwhelming, and created the need for a second seminar for those seeking both financial and personal advice while maintaining a more balanced life. The Shadow took advantage of this “girl’s night out” to learn girl things, meet new girl friends, laugh and have some girl fun. After registration, wine and heavy hors d’oeuvres (deliciously prepared by The Boarding House) we girls listened and learned from the experts, won some great door prizes and went away feeling safer and more selfconfident about ourselves. Cameron State Bank has created an excellent community outreach initiative addressing specific needs and concerns of the female population; and we appreciate it! The Shadow does not proclaim to be particularly knowledgeable about music, but I have to say that to my ear, Audra Gruspier, violinist, gave an excellent performance recently at the Coffee Beanery café. Friends, family and music appreciators alike gathered to enjoy some great menu
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Do you believe in ghosts? Have you ever had a ghostly encounter or experienced a haunted place? We are now accepting your stories for our frightfully fun annual issue of The Times for Halloween. We invite area ghost hunters to share your (allegedly true) tales of ghosts, poltergeists and haunted places — in Louisiana or wherever you encountered "the other side". Email your stories to us at timesedit@timessw.com no later than October 2. We can change or omit your name if you'd rather remain anonymous. We will also withhold actual addresses, if requested. (The Times reserves the right to edit for grammar, privacy and to fit space requirements.) SEPTEMBER 18, 2008
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PHOTOS SHOWN: 13–Cool Dudes with a cool car, Jon Eubanks, Donald Gould and Chris Gillard having fun at the 17th Annual Midnight Fantasies Car & Truck Show. 14–Carolyn & Charles Koonce, members of the Contraband Corvette Club and proud owners of this 1981 Black Cherry Corvette. 15–Something for everyone as Allyson Lyons, Dondra & Kayla Hayes peruse the eclectic collection of artistic creations at the Works by Men exhibit.
items while listening to the lovely sounds of the violin and viola as she performed a lively variety of selections. Owner Chad Galicia offers the Beanery to a variety of artist types as a means to bring them and the community together in a relaxed and comfortable environment. You’ll find interesting and entertaining artists and events Alternate Friday evenings and some Saturdays. The 2008 Midnight Fantasies Car and Truck Show was filled with the dreams and fantasies of car, truck and motorcycle enthusiasts. If you can dream it, you probably would see it here. Sound effects, ground affects, strobe lights, neon lights and bright and shiny were definitely in the house on this occasion. The Shadow PAGE 36
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saw some interesting things, such as a 2006 Honda Civic SI with Lamborghini doors and a K20 DOHC (the car owner said everyone would understand this acronym even if I don’t) under the hood; tail lights in sync with the beat of the music from a 2001 Ford Mustang outfitted with neon lights; low suspensions and high suspensions; old cars and new cars; all fantasies come true for the many whose absorption with the motor vehicle is unquenchable. Dustin Guzzardo explained that auto mania starts at an early age. At the age of 16, Dustin began to customize a 1993 Toyota pickup handed down from his father. Although the truck looked finished to me, Dustin shook his head and insisted that there
PHOTOS SHOWN: 16–Debbie Russell chats with Skyla Scott at the Works by Men opening exhibit at the Henning Cultural Center in Sulphur. 17–Meet the artist – J.W. Anderson talks with Ralph “Pie” Sonnier, creator of Wooden Classics, and Paul Filler, creator of handcrafted wooden jewelry boxes at the Works by Men opening night. 18–Family support for the artist as Jada & Cassie Gallien, Charlene with artist husband Albert Allen, Katherine Clophus, Derrick Gallien and Shelly Jourdan attend the Works by Men exhibit at Henning Cultural Center.
is always something else to do. Reginald Phillips and his 2001 Ford Mustang displayed trophies from prior Midnight Fantasies and Crank It Up events. Fantasies, daydreams, whatever—all involved are living their dreams. MEN! MEN! MEN! Thom Trahan and his staff welcomed a stream of gallery visitors on opening night of the Works of Men at Henning Cultural Center in Sulphur. The artistic offerings at the opening night reception were as varied as the artists as the Shadow viewed dramatic and awe-inspiring pieces of photography, watercolor, oils and folk art, including finely crafted wooden classic vehicles and handcrafted and
polished wooden jewelry boxes. On display until October 6 at the Henning Cultural Center in Sulphur are works by Albert Allen, Ron Aquino, Blane Bourgeois, Bob Carroll, Paul Filler, Ron Gibson, Mark John, Preston LeBlanc, Geoff Russell, Doug Doty and Ralph “Pie” Sonnier. This seems to be quite a coup for Thom and the Henning Cultural Center—the show is unique in that it is a first in this area to feature all male artists. If you miss this show, you’ll miss a good thing.
SPORTS Health
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The majority of sports injuries are a result of minor trauma to muscles, ligaments, and/or tendons. These injuries are often recognized by the onset of immediate localized swelling, pain, and/or discoloration. The three most common injuries are contusions (bruises), sprains, and strains.
WHAT ARE SPRAINS AND STRAINS? A sprain is an injury to a ligament—a stretching or a tearing. One or more ligaments can be injured during a sprain. The severity of the injury will depend on the extent of injury to a single ligament (whether the tear is partial or complete) and the number of ligaments involved. The most frequently sprained ligaments are in the ankles, knees and wrists. A strain is an injury to either a muscle or a tendon generally caused by overuse, force, or stretching. Depending on the severity of the injury, a strain may be a simple overstretch of the muscle or tendon, or it can result in a partial or complete tear. A strain is an injury to either a muscle or
a tendon generally caused by overuse, force, or stretching. Depending on the severity of the injury, a strain may be a simple overstretch of the muscle or tendon, or it can result in a partial or complete tear. Two common sites for a strain are the back and the hamstring muscle (located in the back of the thigh). Contact sports such as soccer, football, hockey, boxing, and wrestling put people at a higher risk for strains. Gymnastics, tennis, rowing, golf, and other sports that require extensive gripping can increase the risk of hand and forearm strains. Elbow strains sometimes occur in people who participate in racquet sports, throwing, and contact sports.
HOW DO I TREAT A SPRAIN OR STRAIN? To speed up recovery, think: P-R-I-C-E (Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation). • Protection: You may be splinted, taped or braced to prevent further injury. • Rest: Avoid all activities that cause pain. Use crutches/cane until you can walk without pain and limping.
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• Ice: Ice the affected area for 1520 minutes, 3-5 times a day for the first 24-72 hours to reduce swelling. Leave ice off at least 1 1/2 hours between applications. • Compression: Wrap affected area starting with the area farthest from the heart, using even pressure. Wear until swelling decreases; loosen if there is any coolness or discoloration of extremity. • Elevation: Raise the ankle above heart level to decrease swelling. SHOULD I SEE A DOCTOR? See a doctor if: • You have severe pain and cannot put any weight on the injured joint. • The area over the injured joint or next to it is very tender when you touch it. • The injured area looks crooked or has lumps and bumps (other than swelling) that you do not see on the uninjured joint. • You cannot move the injured joint. • You cannot walk more than four steps without significant pain. • Your limb buckles or gives way when you try to use the joint. • You have numbness in any part of the injured area. • You see redness or red streaks spreading out from the injury. • You have injured an area that has
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been injured several times before. • You have pain, swelling, or redness over a bony part of your foot. • You are in doubt about the seriousness of the injury, or how to care for it. MYTHS/MISCONCEPTIONS: Bracing can replace strengthening exercises. FALSE! Strong lower leg muscles provide support to injured ligaments. Wearing a brace makes an ankle weaker. FALSE! Your ankle will not weaken as long as you continue your strengthening exercises. Plus, a brace can help improve your balance, thus preventing further injury. Braces won’t fit in shoes. FALSE! Professional and college athletes wear them all the time, and new unobtrusive braces are becoming more and more common. To Learn More, Contact: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse, NIAMS/National Institutes of Health, 1 AMS Circle Bethesda, MD 208923675, Phone: 301/495-4484.
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