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COVER STORY18 Lake Charles Memorial

Hospital: Get Healthy. Feel Better. Live Life.

REGULARS6 The Dang Yankee7 Tips from Tip10 Soul Matters11 Adoption Corner20 Sports Report

FEATURES5 The Fourth of July:

Having a Ball(s)!8 The Incredible

Babe Zaharias11 Take Care of Your Best

Friend this Summer12 Osteoporosis? Exercise!14 There is Help for Vertigo16 Home Safety Checklist

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Summer Vacations I Have Known

When I was growing up, weenjoyed exactly one vacation a year.One week, one vacation. Of course,my dad came to East Boston fromItaly, where the entire country shutsdown for the month of August andeveryone goes to glamorous beachresorts. Sardinia, Sorrento, Cannes,Capri. Sigh.

Our vacations back then were farfrom glamorous. But I guess I waslucky to go anywhere at all sincemost of my friends spent their sum-mers sweltering in our blue-collarneighborhood where no one waspoor, but where no one had a lot ofmoney.

So one week out of the summer,we’d pack up the car with assortedmismatched luggage and motor todestinations that were more or less aday’s drive from home. That couldmean anywhere in New England, orthe neighboring states of New York,New Jersey or Pennsylvania.Occasionally, we’d make it up toCanada.

We never went alone, mind you.Most of the time, we traveled with a

group; various relatives and friendswho couldn’t wait to join in the fun.Kind of like a caravan with charactersout of National Lampoon’s Vacation,except we were all Italian-Americanand there was no dead great aunt tiedto the roof of the car--that I canremember.

But there were always mishaps.Like the time we were driving alongthe highway in upstate New York andthe muffler fell out of our friend’s car.The rest of the trip was rather noisy,to say the least. Or the time my uncleRicky got two flat tires in Maine. Heclaims the gas station attendant did iton purpose.

When we visited Philadelphia,Uncle Ricky dragged about 10 of uson a walking tour all over the city. Itmust have been 95 degrees and later,we always referred to that day as“The Bataan Death March ThroughPhiladelphia.” I remember seeing theLiberty Bell and the Betsy Ross houseand one of the original flags. Andeventually getting a lemon slushsomewhere that was heavenly.

On that same trip, we stopped inAtlantic City. At that time, it was littlemore than block after block of seedymotels and greasy spoon diners, a sad

and neglected backdrop for thefamous boardwalk, which was linedwith hucksters selling God knowswhat. I thought it, including the lit-tered beach, was dreadful and could-n’t believe my beloved game ofMonopoly actually featured AtlanticCity streets.

My cousin Richard brought histape recorder along and interviewedall of us during that trip. I rememberhe asked his father what he thoughtof the swimming pool at our motel.“It’s clean, deep and good for swim-ming,” was Uncle Ricky’s answer.Then he jumped off the diving boardand pulled a muscle in his leg. It’s agood thing “The Bataan DeathMarch Through Philadelphia” hadhappened the day before.

We also drove through Newark,New Jersey the year after the 1967riots; the burned-out tenements andthe sad, aimless people wandering thestreets were sobering. One man hadfashioned a hat out of a newspaper.We tried to recreate the look back atthe motel with disappointing results.

Then there was the year we wentto Pennsylvania Dutch country. Wewere warned not to photograph theAmish people without their permis-

sion, but my mother stuck her headout of the car window and snapped aphoto of an elderly farmer in hisbuggy. He whipped his head aroundand gave her “the evil eye,” or so mymother claims, because she spent thenext day in bed with a stomach virus.“He cursed me!” she insisted.

One night in Toronto, we wan-dered into a little restaurant in theItalian section. The owner was a largeman with one arm, and his fright-ened little wife hid behind him. Theykept staring at my father’s friendOreste, a big, swarthy Italian. Theyappeared scared to death, but pro-ceeded to serve us the best meal ofour lives. As soon as we left, theylocked the door behind us andturned off the lights. It finallydawned on us that they thoughtOreste was a Mafia enforcer who’dcome to pay them a surprise visit.

Those vacations were priceless tome. Most of the dear people I trav-eled with are gone, and absolutelyeverything has changed. That worldno longer exists. But I can remember.

TJN–Lauren de Albuquerque

A Note From Lauren

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Celebrating the Fourth of Julyincludes fireworks, barbecues andreflecting on the birth of ourwonderful country. In the LakeArea, it also means dancing thenight away at three balls!

The 162nd Infantry BrigadeTiger Ball is Friday, June 28. Thenext day, June 29, the SeventhAnnual Southwest LouisianaPatriot’s Ball will get underway.And, the night of July 4 is theinaugural Red, White, and BlueMasquerade Ball.

All of these events commemoratethe American spirit with gatheringsthat will include music, dancing,food and the opportunity to lendmonetary and moral support topatriotic causes.

Invitations were recently issuedby the members of the 162ndInfantry Brigade to join ColonelMatthew F. McKenna and BennyH. Dobbs Jr., Command SergeantMajor at the 162nd InfantryBrigade Tiger Ball, which starts at1700 hours on June 28.

Military and civilians willgather at L’Auberge Casino Resortto dance and mingle with themilitary from Fort Polk or TigerLand. Military attire is DressMess, ASU, or Dress Blues.Civilian attire is formal. Eachticket is $50.

Honoring the Patriot of theYear is a huge part of the festivi-ties at the Lake Charles Mayor’sArmed Forces Commission’sSeventh Annual SouthwestLouisiana Patriot’s Ball.

“The ball is for the communityto attend,” said CommissionPresident James Dodd. “We arenot a military ball, but we celebrate,with a military flair, those citizens ofour community that go aboveand beyond to help our veterans.”

Tickets are $50 per person or$40 if you are in the military withan E6 or below rank. “That ticketprice is for someone who wants to

enjoy dinner and the presentation,”he continued. “This is the com-mission’s only fundraiser and themoney we raise helps our veteransthroughout Southwest Louisiana.We also try to support our cadetsat local high schools, and if thereis enough, we send money to theVeteran’s Home in Jennings.”

If you would just like to see thepresentation honoring the Patriotsof the Year, you can be a spectator,free of charge. “We don’t want toexclude anyone who believes inthis country and community andwho are not afraid to show theirpatriotism,” Dodd said. “This is agreat event that the whole familyis welcome to attend.”

Three individuals and onecompany are honored annually.Calcasieu Parish District AttorneyJohn DeRosier was given hisaward at the June commissionmeeting. Presentations will bemade to the rema ining threehonorees at the ball.

“Generally, we honor a civilianand someone who is or was military.And, someone who has passed awayis posthumously honored,” Doddsaid. “We also honor a corporation.

Honorees are volunteers in thecommunity who work on projectsrelated to veterans, hire veterans,and/or who do what they do quietlyfor years. That’s the reason wehonor them.”

The ball will start with dinnerserved by the Naval Sea Cadetsand cadets from LaGrangeNJROTC and Washington MarionAJROTC. The ceremony includesthe lighting of the POW/MIAtable, the presentation of theincoming queen, a toast to ourPresident and country, and, ofcourse, the Patriot awards. Musicand dancing will follow.

Dodd has served on theMayor’s Armed ForcesCommission for 16 years. Thecommission has 25 voting boardmembers and an advisory board.“Men and women throughoutSouthwest Louisiana serve withthe commission,” Dodd said.“They all have a desire to help insome way. You do not have to be aveteran to serve.” He invites every-one to attend the ball on June 29at the Lake Charles Civic Center.“You will have a good time withsome outstanding people in thecommunity,” he said.

Don’t put your dancing shoesaway just yet. You will need themto for the inaugural Red, White,and Blue Masquerade Ball on theFourth of July, presented by theMason’s Ionic Lodge #26.

The event starts at the BrickHouse in Lake Charles at 7 p.m.“Attending this ball is a way to helpout a great organization that helpsthe community,” said event coordi-nator Joshuah Anderson. “TheRed, White, and BlueMasquerade Ball is oneof many fundraisers thatwe hold all year. OurFraternal Lodge, withhelp from the ladies of

the Order of the Eastern StarQueen of the South #14, wanted tohost an affordable event whereadults can come and mingle andnetwork for the evening.” Theychose the night of the Fourth ofJuly at a location in downtownLake Charles to be a part of thecity-wide celebration of America.

The ball will have food, patrioticdecorations, a cash bar, and a discjockey that will play R&B, Zydeco,and old school music. Attendeeswill be able to step outside andsee the fireworks light the sky incelebration of our nation’s birthday.

“Money raised helps ourMasonic Fraternity support theSouthwest Louisiana AIDSCouncil, the Back to SchoolFestival where we distribute schoolsupplies to the needy, our life skillsmentoring program for young guyscalled the Knights of Pythagoras,and many other events throughoutthe year,” Anderson said.

Pre-sale tickets are $10 perperson; $15 at the door. Menmust wear suits, women must bein formal or semi-formal attire.Masks will be provided at thedoor - or you can bring your own.

For information on the TigerBall, contact 1LT Anthony Stoughat (337) 653-3118 [email protected]

For information on theSouthwest Louisiana Patriot’s Ball,contact James Dodd at (337) 302-1439 or email [email protected]

For information on the Red,White, and Blue Masquerade Ballcontact Joshuah Anderson at(337) 515-3986. TJN

Diamond Dancers at The Patriot Ball

Outgoing Queen Kelly Mott presented by Mayor Randy Roach


Nothing to Wine AboutWhen I suggested to my wife

that we go camping for 18 days inthe Texas heat, she agreed on onecondition. While there, she insist-ed that we take a day and toursome of the wineries that dot theHill Country landscape.

“Wine?” I asked her. “Whatkind of wine do they have inTexas?” I couldn’t make the asso-ciation. To me, Texas meant coun-try music, whiskey, and Westerns.I’ve never seen a movie where JohnWayne walks into a saloon andannounces, in his classic drawl,“Bartender! Give me a glass of that1884 Chateau de Rothschild Grand

Cru Reserve, and make it a dou-ble!” And Willie Nelson never dida song called, “Pinot Grigio River”.

“Okay,” I told her. “We’ll tour afew wineries. But if I see any of theworkers there walking around inpurple-stained cowboy boots, we’releaving.”

It was a typical, blistering Texassummer day when we set out onour tour. Along the way, I won-dered how they could make winein this climate. I imagined thegrapes going straight to raisinsright there on the vine before any-body had a chance to pick them. Igot my answer at our first stop,

which featured a magnificent,high-ceilinged tasting room and alist of selections as long as WarrenBuffett’s stock portfolio. There was,however, only a single, short row

of vines at the front of theproperty. “They must havea messiah on the payroll tobe able to produce all thiswine,” I told my wife.

That’s when the hostexplained to me that they, as domany Texas vintners, grow most oftheir grapes on the High Plains inthe northern part of the state. Thevines out front were just for show.Great. That meant that the onlypart of the winemaking processthat we were apt to see on this tourwas the part where you fork overthe money and load the bottlesinto your car. I could have savedmyself the trouble and just strolledthrough the liquor section atAlbertsons. It would have been thesame thing.

I must admit, the people whoworked the tasting rooms tried tobe helpful, asking us what kind ofwines we typically like, in anattempt to determine which of

their offerings would best suit us.“Do you prefer the light body andlively, acidic backbone of aBurgundian Pinot Noir, or ratherthe sturdy, oaken structure of awell-aged Napa Valley Cabernet?”the host asked me.

“I kind of go for the distinct,brackish pungency of an ice-coldLone Star,” I answered.

It turned out he wasn’t able tohelp me very much. Neither didthe tasting notes that they handedout to us. These are intended todescribe all of the subtle flavorsand aromas that one would expectto encounter when sampling eachwinery’s varietals. I’ve had a fewglasses of wine in my day, andnever once have I ever picked up anote of cassis, as is often suggestedin those hoity-toity reviews inWine Spectator. I don’t even knowwhat a cassis is. For all I know, itcould be a component of crude oil.Maybe it’s just me. Perhaps, if I’dhave graduated to something of ahigher quality than Boone’s Farm,I might pick up a nuance or two.

In at least one instance, I didfind the tasting notes helpful tosomeone like me, who appreciateswine in the same way that a tractorpull enthusiast appreciates a greasyFrito Pie. What I mean is that theycan sometimes tell you what winesto avoid. At one tasting room, thenotes explained that one of theirreds suggested a taste of pencilshavings. I kid you not. It mademe think back to grade school.Never, when I was sharpening mynumber two pencils, would I catchthe aroma of those shavings, andthink something along the lines of,“Boy, someday I’d like to drinksomething that smells like that!”

Still, I have to say that the winetour was enjoyable, if only for thefact that the tasting rooms wereair-conditioned. My wallet hadgrown considerably lighter by theend of the day, but that’s some-thing you really don’t seem to caremuch about after a long day of hit-ting the tasting rooms. I’ll tell you;judging by the price, those Texanssure are proud of their wines.

Of course, they’re also proudabout such things as the size oftheir rattlesnakes.

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

TJN


NEW PACKAGING = MORE MONEY, LESS PRODUCT

A faithful reader contacted methe other day, eager to report anoth-er example of manufacturers givingless for more. After a recent trip tothe store to purchase his favoritebrand of deodorant, he noticed thatthe product did not feel “just right.”Upon comparing an old packagewith the new, he discovered that theproduct size had been reduced from3.25 ounces to 3 ounces. Of course,there was no corresponding reduc-tion in price.

Since it’s my habit to research theitems that I include in my column, Iwent to the Old Spice website toreview their products. It was no sur-prise to me that their new packagingwas being touted. New packaging isa oft-used practice by manufacturersto increase prices that they hope willpass without notice, believing thatthe customer will be swayed by the“New and Improved” announcementthat usually accompanies these typesof changes. So be warned: wheneveryou see a new look, it usually meansthat your wallet is about to be light-ened without your knowledge.

NEW LOCATION FOR JAG’S!A well-known local chef has taken

over the restaurant facility at the Innon the Bayou motel that has beenhome to many attempts at a success-ful enterprise. This new endeavorshould not have any problem in suc-ceeding where others have failed.

The popular, award-winning chefKeith Jagneaux has moved his “Jag’sBistro” from its former location onCommon Street to the ContrabandBayou site off Prien Lake Road. Wenow have a waterfront restaurantinside the city limits of LakeCharles!

Chef Keith had a soft opening forhis sure-to-be-a-hit site this pastJune 10 and it has been packed eversince. With virtually no advertisingother than word of mouth among

his fans, diners have flocked to thenew location. The menu offers agood variety of salads, Poboys,

burgers and seafood. I had thesmall seafood platter, which con-sisted of two broiled catfish filets

and six fried shrimp with anexcellent homemade tartar

sauce accompanied bygreat French Fries. Youcan have the seafood

fried or broiled. Thereare a number of TV screens,

but not enough to make youfeel as if you’re in a sports bar.

The prices on both food and drinkare very reasonable. The grandopening will be held on July 4, andpromises to be a grand time.

BOY SCOUTS COME UP SHORTUnited Way has short-funded

our local Boy Scout Council bynearly $90,000. They claim that thislongtime program that teachesyoung men to become more self-assured and reliant does not meetthe “Community Impact BusinessModel” instituted by a national ini-tiative of the United Way. Since theBoy Scouts of America’s CalcasieuArea Council is among the sacredcows of our area, this action willobviously have implications for thelocal United Way, causing a diver-sion of funding directly to the BoyScouts at the expense of United Way.There was nearly $41,000 in desig-nated donations to United Way forthe Boy Scouts in this year’s drive.Next year will be very different asdonors decide where to directly puttheir money.

SUPERMARKET ROUNDUPThe Dang Yankee, Mike

McHugh, recently hosted a backyardcookout at his home. He had twogrills going and prepared variousitems to the great pleasure of us all.Among the goodies was a roastedpotato dish that was a major hit withthe crowd. It was a combination ofdiced potatoes, onion and bell pep-pers, well-seasoned and wrapped infoil to allow it to do its thing on thegrill. I liked this enough to make itat home—except I used the oven.The results were highly acceptable.

Briefly, the potatoes are cut inabout 1-inch cubes, and the onionand bell pepper are very coarselychopped. I added a few choppedjalapenos to my version, as well. Itwas seasoned with fresh rosemary,thyme, salt, pepper, and a dash ofTony Cachere’s. The mixture wastossed in oil, placed in a single layerin a roasting pan, liberally sprinkledwith paprika and roasted at 450degrees for about half an hour.

We will use the ingredients from Mike’s potato dish for our shopping surveyfor this issue. The prices reported here were taken on Wednesday, June 19 andreflect the posted amount on the shelf where the product was placed for sale.The stores for this report are: Albertsons, Country Club Road; Market Basket,Nelson Road; Kroger, McNeese Street and Walmart, Nelson Road.

White potatoes, bulk per pound: Albertsons $1.49; Market Basket, $.99;Kroger, $.98; Walmart, $.88.Yellow onions, bulk per pound: Albertsons, $1.29; Market Basket; $.99,Kroger; $1.48, Walmart, $1.18.Bell Pepper, fresh, green per each: Albertsons, $.99; Market Basket, $.79;Kroger, $.69; Walmart, $.64.Jalapenos, fresh, bulk per pound: Albertsons, $1.99; Market Basket, $1.29;Kroger, $1.58; Walmart, $.88. TJN


Of all the notable persons to comeout of Southeast Texas, the mostremarkable has to be the lady theycalled “Babe.” She excelled at everysport she tried. Whether it was baseball,basketball, track and field, boxing orgolf, she set a high standard for thosewho followed her—and served as a rolemodel for women athletes everywhere.

Mildred Ella “Babe” Didriksonwas born in Port Arthur, Texas onJune 26, 1911. Her parents, Oleand Hanna Didrikson, were emi-grants from Norway. When shewas four years old, her familymoved to Beaumont, which sheconsidered her home town.

Competitive and athletic by nature, shegrew up playing sports with the boys, since

they were much better athletes than thegirls. Never a strong student, the youngBabe was forced to repeat the eighthgrade. While playing basketball forBeaumont High School in 1930, she wasoffered $75 a month to work forEmployers Casualty Company of Dallasto play for its team, the Golden Cyclones.She dropped out of high school andmoved to Dallas. This was the beginningof her athletic career. Since this was an“industrial team,” it allowed her to playas an amateur. She led the team to theAmateurAthletic

Union BasketballChampionship in1931.

Babe dideven better intrack and field.Representingher company inthe 1932 AAUChampionships,she competed ineight of the tenevents. She wonfive outright andtied for first in asixth event. In asingle after-noon, she set

world records in the javelin throw, 80-meter hurdles,high jump, and baseball throw. Her performance wonthe team championship, even though she was the onlymember of her team--competing against companyteams of between 12 and 22 women.

From there, Babe went on to enter three events inthe 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles, winning two goldmedals: one in the javelin throw with a throw of 143’4”, and the other in the 80 Meter Hurdles with a timeof 11.7 seconds. Her third medal was the silver in thehigh jump, where she cleared the bar at 5’ 5”.

Needing work during the Depression, Babe traveledon the vaudeville circuit with Babe Didrikson’s All-American Basketball Team and played with the beard-ed House of David baseball team.

GolfIn 1935, she began

to play golf and it wasthis game that wouldgive her legendarystatus. In spite of herlate appearance in thesport and the brevityof the time she hadbeen playing, she wasdenied amateur sta-tus. In January, 1938she played in the LosAngeles Open, amen’s ProfessionalGolfers Associationtournament. She shotan 81 and an 84,missing the cut. Itwas at this tourna-

By Mike Louviere

Babe Zaharias Museum in Beaumont

above: One of 14 displaycases in museum.

Babe's 1932 Olympicmedals. The large one is theparticipation medal. Thereare two gold and one silver.


ment that she met George Zaharias, aprofessional wrestler known as “TheCrying Greek from Cripple Creek.”They were married eleven monthslater.

Babe became America’s first golfcelebrity and the leading playerthroughout the 1940s and the early1950s. She regained her amateur sta-tus by playing no other sports forthree years. She won the U.S. Women’sAmateur in 1946, and the followingyear, became the firstAmerican to win theBritish Ladies Amateur.She also won threeWestern Women’s Opens.

In 1947, she formallyturned pro and dominat-ed the Women’sProfessional GolfAssociation. She became afounding member of theLadies Professional GolfAssociation, working forthe betterment of womengolfers. Through herefforts, the winning purs-es and the number oftournaments wereincreased and playingconditions were improved. She servedas president of the LPGA from 1952to 1955.

Babe won the TitleholdersChampionship in 1947 and the U.S.Women’s Open in 1948 for her fourthand fifth major championships. As anamateur she had won 17 straight ama-teur titles; by 1950, she had won everywoman’s golf title available. Totalingher amateur and professional victo-ries, she won a total of 82 golf tourna-ments.

A tournament in her home townof Beaumont was named the BabeZaharias Open; Babe played in thetournament and won it—of course.The tournament was played at theTyrell Park golf course and remainedon the LPGA tour until the mid-1960s.

Babe’s greatest year was 1950. Shewon the women’s Grand Slam, theU.S. Open, the Titleholder’sChampionship, and the Women’sWestern Open. She led the money listand became the fastest LPGA golfer toreach ten wins, doing so in one yearand 20 days—and the record stillstands. In 1951, she was again theleading money winner, and wasinducted in the Hall of Fame ofWomen’s Golf that year. In 1952, shewon the major Titleholders victory.

Final YearsIn the 1952-53 season, illness pre-

vented her from playing a full sched-ule, but she was still the fastest playerto win 20 wins, doing so in two yearsand four months.

In 1953, Babe was diagnosed withcolon cancer and underwent surgery,

but made a comeback in1954, winning the VareTrophy for the lowest scor-ing average. She won hertenth major tournament,the U.S. Women’s open,one month after her sur-gery, wearing a colostomybag. She became a crusad-er against cancer, speakingopenly about her illness ata time when public figuresdid not discuss theirhealth issues.

Babe’s cancer returnedin 1955. She only playedeight tournaments thatseason, but managed towin her last two titles. On

September 27, 1956, she died in JohnSealy Hospital in Galveston at the age45. She is buried in Forest LawnCemetery in Beaumont.

One of the greatest sportswriters ofall time, Grantland Rice once wroteabout Babe: “She is beyond all beliefuntil you see her perform. Then youfinally understand that you are look-ing at the most flawless section ofmuscle harmony, of complete mentaland physical coordination, the worldof sport has ever seen.”

Posthumous HonorsIn 1957, she was honored with the

Bob Jones Award, the highest awardgiven by the United States GolfAssociation. She was one of the sixinitial inductees into the LPGA Hallof Fame at its inception in 1977.

In 2000, the Associated Pressnamed her the “Woman Athlete of the20th Century.” Also in 2000, SportsIllustrated named her second on itslist of the “Greatest Female Athletes ofAll Time,” behind Jackie Joyner-Kersee.

Babe Zaharias Park is located on

1-10 in Beaumont. The centerpiece ofthe park is the Babe Zaharias Museumthat is filled with numerous artifactsand mementos of her career, includingher three medals from the 1932Olympics.

The Babe Didrikson ZahariasMuseum & Visitors Center1750 IH-10 E, Beaumont, Texas77704, (409) 833-4622, open daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., except Christmas. Free AdmittanceAccessible to disabled visitors.Interstate 10 East/West – ML KingExit # 854

Texas Historical Marker at Babe's grave

TJN

Babe Zaharias ranks#7 of the Top Ten

Athlete Stamps in U.S.Postal History. She

also has the distinctionof being the only lady

on the Top Ten list.

Woman of Many TalentsBest known for her athletic prowess, it’s often a surprise to learn that

Babe Zaharias was an excellent seamstress and made many of the clothesshe wore, including some of her golfing outfits. She won the sewingchampionship in 1931 at the South Texas State Fair in Beaumont.

Mildred was also a singer and harmonica player. She recorded severalsongs on the Mercury Records label. Her biggest seller was ‘I Felt a LittleTeardrop” with “Detour” on the flip side.


Speak the TruthI'm finally finding the courage

to speak the truth. In the past, I was dishonest

with myself, and my life didn'treflect the truth of who I knew Ireally was. My spirit was restless.I wasn't listening or paying atten-tion. It's a painful place to be.

For many years, I tried con-vincing myself that I was ful-filled. I lived my life pretending Iwas happy. But deep down, Iknew that something had tochange. I can only describe it asfeeling my soul being pulled and

wanting something else.It took some challenging per-

sonal circumstances with myhealth, finances and careerbefore I started getting reallytruthful with myself. I eventuallyrealized that the turmoil I per-ceived in my life was simply anexpression of how I felt within.

I feel a deep desire to be freeand to feel free.

Slowly, I started listening tomy inner self. I explored what itwas like to express my truth toothers, and how liberating that

felt. I also was fascinated by theserendipity that came into playwhen I took action on that truth.

From my experience, I havefound that having the confidenceto speak and live my truth comesfrom the connection I have withmy inner self. The more I listento and trust my own inner guid-ance, the more strength I find.

I also learned that the closer Igot to my inner self, the feweropinions I had about how otherslived. I also stopped worryingabout what everyone thoughtabout me. Instead, the founda-tion I stood on became stronger.

I have become deeply pas-sionate about embodying andexpressing myself authenticallyin this way. If we all do this, wecan develop the confidence tospeak and live our truths in anymoment. Just follow these threesteps:

• Be present• Listen for your truth• Express your truthAre you listening to what

God is saying to you? He speaks

to us in many different ways. Areyou available? He is even work-ing through what we considerunanswered prayers. They maygo unanswered because it’s anarea of our lives where He is try-ing to get our attention. Doorsoften close because we need toexamine ourselves first.

Learn to listen and look forGod in all areas of our lives. Hewill remove the focus we had onourselves so we can see.

Open your eyes...Listen...Pay attention...Speak the TRUTH...Don't leave this life with

regrets...Don't live in FEAR of being

who you are meant to be. LIVEthe life you are meant to live.

Sending you all LOVE,Nicole ♥To book a Soul Matters ses-

sion with Nicole Shuff Arabie,call (337) 540-6573. You canalso go to her Facebook page athttps://www.facebook.com/DeclutteringYourSoul

by Nicole Shuff Arabie

TJN

Kathleen ReevesBrand Partner in the Lake Charles/Moss Bluff Area

Phone: (337)936-9191E-mail: [email protected]


The American Red Cross encourages pet owners to learn how to preventand treat heat stroke in dogs, especially during the warmer months.

Heat stroke (hyperthermia) occurs when a dog severely overheats – mostcommonly when the weather turns warm. The good news is if the heat strokehasn’t advanced too far (with body temperature of more then 104° F), you canhelp your dog recover.

It is important to know if your dog is predisposed to heat stroke, which istrue of dogs with short snouts such as bulldogs, pugs and many other breeds.Other common causes of heat stroke include: a previous episode of heatstroke, leaving a dog in a parked car, excessive exercise in hot, humid weather(this may be exercise that your dog can usually handle—just not in warmerweather), lack of appropriate shelter outdoors, and underlying disease such asupper airway, heart or lung disease. Keep in mind that thicker-coated dogssuffer more in warm weather.

Recognizing the Signs of a Heat StrokeSigns and symptoms of heat stroke include: collapse, body temperature

104° F or above, bloody diarrhea or vomit, depression stupor, seizures orcoma, excessive panting or difficulty breathing, increased heart rate and sali-vation.

If you suspect heat stroke:• Get your dog out of direct heat• Check for shock• Take your dog’s temperature• Spray your dog with cool water, then retake temperature• Place water–soaked towels on the dog’s head, neck, feet, chest and

abdomen, and turn on a fan and point it in your dog’s direction• Rub Isopropyl alcohol (70 percent) on his foot pads to help cool him,

but don’t use large quantities as it can be toxic if ingested• Take your dog to the nearest veterinary hospitalDuring a heat crisis, the goal is to always decrease the dog’s body tempera-

ture to 103° F in the first 10-15 minutes. Once103° F is reached, you must stop the coolingprocess because the body temperature will continueto decrease and can plummet dangerously low if youcontinue to cool your dog for too long.

Even if you successfully cool yourpet down to 103° F in the first 10-15minutes, you must take your dog tothe vet as soon as possible becauseconsequences of heat stroke will notshow up for hours or even days.Potential problems include abnormalheart rhythms, kidney failure, neuro-logical problems and respiratory arrest.

Never Leave Your Pet in the CarIn nice weather, you may be tempted to take your pet with you in the car

while you travel or do errands. But during warm weather, the inside of yourcar can reach 120 degrees in a matter of minutes, even if you're parked in theshade. This can mean real trouble for your dog. If you do happen to see a petalone in a car during hot weather, alert the management of the store wherethe car is parked. If the owner does not return promptly, call local animalcontrol or the police department immediately.

Don't Put Your Dog in the Back of a TruckIt is very dangerous to drive with a dog in the back of a pick-up truck. Not

only can flying debris cause serious injury, but a dog may be unintentionallythrown into traffic if the driver suddenly hits the brakes, swerves or is hit byanother car. Dogs should ride either in the cab (in a crate or wearing a seatbelt harness designed for dogs) or in a secured crate in the bed of the truck—but NOT in the sweltering heat of a Louisiana summer. TJN

Take Care of Your Best Friend This Summer!

Looking for the perfect familydog? Beautiful blonde Daisy hasstolen the hearts of her foster familyand all the volunteers of Lake AreaPartnerships for AnimalWelfare(LaPaw) Rescue.

This laid-back, purebred yellowLabrador Retriever is super obedi-ent and a great fetcher. She isaround five years old and weighs 65pounds. Daisy is quiet, house-trained, and great with all otherdogs and kids. She loves to playfetch, lay in her pool, ride in the carand hang out. She is easy to walk onthe leash and is also crate-trained. Ifyou would like to meet this girl,

please email [email protected]. She is

available to adopt throughLaPaw pet rescue. The non-profit rescue group asks $150 as

an adoption fee that partiallycovers the costs of her spaysurgery, heartworm treat-ment, shots and microchip.

If you would like to meetDaisy or any of the animals

in the care of LaPaw Rescue, pleasevisit us on Saturdays from noon to3 p.m. at PetSmart in Lake Charles.A complete listing of the dogs andcats in the care of LaPaw can befound at www.petfinder.com. If youwould like to meet any specific ani-mal let us know by emailing us [email protected] or by calling(337) 478-7294. To learn moreabout LaPaw Rescue, please visitour website at www.lapaw.org.

LaPaw is in need of additionalfoster homes and donations so thatmore pets can be saved. We providefoster homes with crates, food andbedding, while you supply the love.For more information about foster-ing or to make a donation, pleasego to www.lapaw.org.

FeaturingLAPAW Rescue

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Osteoporosis is a bone-weak-ening disorder where the bonemineral density is reduced, thebone microarchitecture deterio-rates, and the amount and vari-ety of proteins in the bone arealtered.

Osteoporosis is a major causeof disability in older women,often resulting in hip and spinefractures. This can severelyimpact your mobility and inde-pendence.

One way to reduce your riskof such injuries is through exer-cise. While certain types of exer-cise may strengthen muscles and

bones, other types of exercise aredesigned to improve your bal-ance — which can help preventfalls.

Benefits of exerciseIf you’ve been physically

active throughout your life, youwill generally have strongerbones than women who have ledmore sedentary lives. But it'snever too late to start exercising.

For postmenopausal women,regular physical activity can:

• Increase muscle strength• Maintain or improve posture• Improve balance

• Help you carry out daily tasks and activities

• Relieve or decrease pain• Improve your sense of well-

being

If you have osteoporosis, youneed to find the safest, mostenjoyable activities for you thatrelate to your overall health andthe amount of bone loss.Everyone has different require-ments.

Before you startIt’s important to consult your

doctor before starting any exer-

cise program for osteoporosis.You may need some tests first,including a bone density meas-urement and a fitness assess-ment.

The right formof exercise

The following activities areoften recommended for peoplewith osteoporosis:

• Strength training exercises, especially those for the upper back

• Weight-bearing aerobic activities

• Flexibility exercises• Stability and balance

exercises

Strength trainingStrength training includes the

use of free weights, weightmachines, resistance bands orwater exercises to strengthen themuscles and bones in your armsand upper spine. Strength train-ing can also work directly onyour bones to slow mineral loss.

Osteoporosis can cause com-pression fractures in your spinalcolumn, leading to a stoopedposture. Exercises that gentlystretch and extend your upperback, strengthen the musclesbetween your shoulder blades,and improve your posture can allhelp to reduce harmful stress onyour bones and maintain bonedensity.

Weight-bearingaerobic activities

Weight-bearing aerobic activ-ities involve doing aerobic exer-cise on your feet, with yourbones supporting your weight.They include walking, dancing,


elliptical training machines,low-impact aerobics, stairclimbing and even gardening.These types of exercise workdirectly on the bones in yourlegs, hips and lower spine toslow mineral loss.

Flexibility exercisesBeing able to move your

joints through their full rangeof motion helps you maintaingood balance and preventmuscle injury. Stretches arebest performed after yourmuscles are warmed up —such as at the end of yourexercise session—but shouldbe done gently and slowly.Avoid stretches that flex yourspine or cause you to bend at thewaist. Ask your doctor whichstretching exercises would bebest for you.

Stability andbalance exercises

Stability and balance exerciseshelp your muscles work togetherin a way that helps keep you

more stable and less likely to fall.Simple exercises such as stand-ing on one leg or movement-based exercises such as tai chican improve your stability andbalance.

If you're not sure how healthyyour bones are, talk to your doc-tor. Osteoporosis does not meanyou can’t have fun and remainactive. Enjoy your life!

Administrator Randy Stelly and Admissions Coordinator Renea Tindel workhard to make the move to Landmark of Lake Charles a positive one for new

residents. They know that smooth transitions start with an admissions processin which caring, knowledgeable staff take the time to answer questions, learn

all they can about the resident, and make them feel at home right away.

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Have you ever rolled over to turn off thealarm clock, sat up in the middle of thenight, or tipped your head back in the sham-poo bowl at your hair salon and then sud-denly felt as though the world was spinningout of control? Well, you may have experi-enced the most common form of vertigo,known as Benign Paroxysmal PositionalVertigo, often referred to as BPPV.

“Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo isthe number one cause of vertigo,” saidAudiologist Steve Morris M.S., CCC-A,FAAA of Acadian Hearing. “It occurs withchanges in head or body position, lastingonly seconds. This condition occurs becauseof changes in the balance portion of theinner ear. Calcium carbonate crystals, whichthe ear uses as a gravity sensor, move fromthe utricle into one or more of the balancecanals.”

Although it may occur at any age, by age70, 50 percent of us will experience BPPV.

The most common ear conditions thatcause BPPV are vestibular neuritis orlabyrinthitis. There is no pain, such as with

an earache, but you may have initially expe-rienced sudden vertigo and nausea lastinghours.

Common medical conditions such as car-diovascular disease, diabetes, migraine, andTIAs (small vessel ischemia in the brain)may also cause BPPV. Another cause is mildhead trauma.

“The most popular treatment for BPPV isa simple and painless repositioning maneu-ver,” said audiologist Heidi Sorrels Au.D.,CCC-A of Acadian Hearing. “The treatmentreturns the otolith debris to its originatinglarger space within the inner ear (utricle).Now, the body can absorb the calcium car-bonate crystals within a few days.”

Note that the repositioning procedure isnot a permanent cure, but a treatment. Thecondition may recur anytime from a fewmonths to years later, and often does,although it can also be a one-time occur-rence. Other medical conditions or prescrip-tion medications may promote the recur-rence if it affects the body’s processing of

calcium.Our results treating over 2,000 patients

since 1996, have been very successful,” saidMorris. “We have found that 80 percent ofpatients will need one treatment, 17 percentwill need two treatments, and only 3 percentwill need three or more.”

“There are several different repositioningtreatment protocols,” said Sorrels. “We willselect one that will be best for your specificcondition and any physical limitations. Ifyou have a history of acute nausea or motionsickness, your physician may recommendmedication during your treatment for yourcomfort.”

Acadian Hearing & Speech Services arelocated at 555 Dr. Michael DeBakey Drive,Suite 104. For more information, call (337)436-3277, or visit their website at www.aca-dianahearingservices.com.

Please Note: This article is meant forinformational purpose only. It is certainlyrecommended that patients experiencingdizziness or vertigo consult their physician.

TJN

There is Help for Vertigo


Each year, thousands of older Americans fallat home. Many of them are seriously injured,and some become permanently disabled. Fallsare often due to hazards that are easy to over-look but luckily, easy to fix. This checklist willhelp you find and fix those hazards in yourhome.

FloorsObserve the floor of each room. For

starters, when you walk through a room, doyou have to walk around furniture? See that itis moved so your path is clear. Do you havethrow rugs on the floor? That’s not wise.Remove the rugs or use double-sided tape or anon-slip backing so the rugs won’t slip. Removepapers, books, shoes, etc. and put them wherethey belong. Always keep objects off the floor.Coil or tape cords and wires next to the wall soyou don’t trip over them. If necessary, have anelectrician put in another outlet.

Stairs and StepsLook at the stairs you use

both inside and outside yourhome and remove any objectsthat are on them. Nothingshould be on your stairs. Fixloose or uneven steps, and

make sure you have an over-head light at the top and bottom of thestairs—and an accompanying light switch ateach location. You can get light switches thatglow. If carpeted, make sure it is firmlyattached to every step. You can also removethe carpet and attach non-slip rubber treads tothe stairs. Fix loose handrails or put in newones. Make sure they are on both sides of thestairs and are as long as the stairs.

KitchenCheck out your kitchen and eating area. If

the items you use often are on high shelves,move them to the lower shelves of your cabi-net. If you must use a stepstool, get one with abar to hold on to. Never use a chair as a step-stool.

BathroomsIf your tub or shower floor is slippery, put a

non-slip rubber mat or self-stick strips on the

floor of the tub or shower.Have a carpenter put grab bars inside the

tub and next to the toilet if you need supportin these areas.

BedroomsPlace a lamp closer if the light near your

bed is hard to reach, and make sure you havea night-light so you can see where you’rewalking in case you have to get up in the mid-dle of the night. Some night-lights go on bythemselves after dark.

Other things you can do to prevent falls

• Exercise regularly. It will improve your balance and coordination.

• Have your vision checked at least once a year. Poor vision can increase your risk of falling.

• Wear shoes both inside and outside the house. Avoid going barefoot or wearing slippers.

• Improve the lighting in your home. Put in brighter light bulbs. Florescent bulbs are bright and cost less to use.

• Get up slowly after you sit or lie down.• Some medicines can make you sleepy or

dizzy. Read the labels carefully.

Home SafetyChecklist

for Older Adults

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Gallbladder problems, hernias,hemorrhoids, gastroesophagealreflux disease (GERD) and appendixissues are not medical conditions thatmake headlines. But, they are com-mon, day-to-day health problems thatwe may be faced with at some point inour lives. And, the older we get, themore likely we will run into them.Luckily, treatment has come a longway. Now, patients experience less painand less time in the hospital.

There are surgical options whenlifestyle changes and medication don'twork. Lake Charles Memorial's boardcertified, general surgeons use mini-mally invasive tools and techniqueswhenever possible so that you healfaster and feel better.

“Nobody likes to talk about or faceproblems that may be happeningaround or below their waist,” says Dr.William Moss, a board certified sur-geon with Surgical Associates, a part ofthe Memorial Medical Group. “The factof the matter is, the majority of peoplewill face these types of problems laterin life, but they don’t have to be life-altering.”

Laparoscopic SurgeryMinimally invasive surgery, some-

times known as laparoscopic surgery,is an alternative to traditional opensurgery. Special instruments and alaparoscope – a lighted instrumentwith a small camera – are insertedthrough small incisions. The cameratransmits pictures of the inside ofyour body to a video screen viewedby the surgeon as they perform thesurgery.

Minimally invasive means threebasic things: smaller incisions, fewerstitches and faster recovery. In addi-tion, minimally invasive surgeryoffers many other advantages,including less blood loss, less pain,reduced risk of infection, shorter

hospital stay and lessscarring.

“Fixing gallbladderproblems by removingthe entire gallbladderitself has become lesspainful for the patientwith the introductionof these minimallyinvasive techniques,”Dr. Moss says.

HemorrhoidsHemorrhoids are

swollen veins in andaround the anuscaused by a number ofdifferent kinds ofstrains on the bloodvessels in that area.Pregnancy and child-birth, chronic diarrheaor constipation, obesity and simply gettingolder can lead to hemorrhoids. In fact, morethan half of people over age 50 have had orwill have them at some point.

A healthy diet with plenty of fiber is key toavoiding hemorrhoids. It’s also important todrink enough fluids and to not put too muchstrain on that area. But, in spite of these pre-cautions, hemorrhoids are sometimesunavoidable.

In most cases, they will clear up on theirown or by taking daily warm baths, slowlyincreasing your fiber and liquid intake and notsitting or standing for long periods of time.But when they become much more severe orpersistent, it’s time to contact your physician.

“Traditional hemorrhoid surgery is oftenmuch more invasive and painful than some ofthe new procedures we have now,” says Dr.Ken Moss, a board certified surgeon withSurgical Associates. “The latest treatment weuse is called a circular stapled hemor-rhoidopexy, which, unlike traditional surgery,does not involve the surgical removal of thehemorrhoid. With this procedure, we are ableto return or reduce the hemorrhoid tissueback into the anal canal and keep it in place

there, where the swelling will lessen, the hem-orrhoid will go away, and the patient can getsome relief.”

GERDGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is

a chronic symptom of damage caused bystomach acid coming up from the stomachinto the esophagus. GERD is caused by a fail-ure of the lower esophageal sphincter, a valvethat prevents stomach acid from travelingback into the esophagus where it can causeburning and inflammation of sensitiveesophageal tissue.

“The procedure to fix GERD is called theNissan fundoplication,” says Dr. ThomasStrong, a board certified surgeon with SurgicalAssociates. “The upper part of the stomach iswrapped around the lower end of the esopha-gus reinforcing the closing function of thelower esophageal sphincter.”

AppendicitisAppendicitis is a condition characterized

by inflammation of the appendix. It is classi-fied as a medical emergency and many casesrequire its removal. The newer method totreat appendicitis is with laparoscopic surgery,

Dr. William Moss removes agallbladder using minimallyinvasive techniques.

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which consists of making three to four inci-sions in the abdomen, each a quarter to half aninch long. A laparoscope is inserted into one ofthe incisions, while the other two incisions aremade for the specific removal of the appendix.

Memorial for WomenToday’s surgical techniques get patients

back to living life more quickly. The same canbe said for many issues that specifically facewomen, such as endometriosis, uterinefibroids, abnormal bleeding, ovarian cysts andpelvic pain. If you are experiencing thesehealth issues, it is best to see anobstetrician/gynecologist (OB/GYN). Alongwith delivering babies, they are also licensed toperform minimally invasive surgical proce-dures to treat health problems specific towomen.

“The surgeries are typically outpatient pro-cedures, which do not necessarily require anovernight stay in the hospital,” says Dr.William Groves, an OB/GYN at Memorial forWomen.

Lake Charles Memorial for Women is inprocess of becoming a center of excellence forminimally invasive gynecology surgery. AIMISis the nation’s pre-eminent educator ofadvanced surgical techniques for women’shealth specialists by providing a platform todeliver advanced surgical procedures thatimprove health care for all ages.

Memorial for Women will be the only cen-ter of excellence in Southwest Louisiana. Dr.Groves recently became a fully accreditedmember of AIMIS and is currently the onlyaccredited surgeon in the area and one of onlya few in Louisiana.

EndometriosisEndometriosis is a

medical condition inwhich cells from the liningof the uterus appear andflourish outside the uter-ine cavity, most commonlyon the membrane whichlines the abdominal cavity.Endometriosis can affectany female, regardless ofrace or ethnicity orwhether or not they havehad children. It is primari-ly a disease of the repro-ductive years, and cancause infertility and chron-ic pelvic pain. Laparoscopyis used to diagnose thecondition and remove the tissue that is causingthe problem.

Uterine FibroidsUterine fibroids are non-cancerous tumors

from smooth muscle tissue that originate from

the smoothmuscle layer ofthe uterus. Asmany as threeout of fourwomen haveuterine fibroidsat some pointduring theirlives, but mostare unaware ofthem becausethey oftencause no symp-toms. They,too, can beremoved withminimallyinvasive tech-niques shouldthey become a problem.

A laparoscopic hysterectomy can be done,either by removing the entire uterus or else byremoving the fibroids while preserving theuterus. In a subtotal hysterectomy, a surgeonremoves only the upper part of the uterus,keeping the cervix in place. A total hysterecto-my removes the whole uterus and cervix.Compared to a laparoscopic hysterectomy, anopen surgery for a hysterectomy requires afive-to-seven-inch incision, removing theuterus through this incision, and requiringmore days in the hospital and resulting in abigger scar.

Ovarian CystsAn ovarian cyst is any collection of fluid

surrounded by a very thin wall within anovary. The cysts range in sizefrom as small as a pea to largerthan an orange. Most ovariancysts are harmless, but some cancause problems, such as bleedingand pain. Ovarian cysts affectwomen of all ages, but mostoften occur during a woman'schildbearing years.

To remove the cyst laparo-scopically, the surgeon makes asmall incision just below thenavel and inserts a laparoscope.To allow the doctor to betterview the organs, carbon dioxidegas is pumped into the abdomen.The laparoscope is used to locatethe cyst, and surgical tools willbe inserted to remove the cyst.

Pelvic PainThere are other non-surgical treatments

that your OB/GYN can prescribe that will helpdeal with the many conditions that fall underthe diagnosis of pelvic pain.

Johnnie Kleinschmidt is a highly specialized

physical therapist at Memorial forWomen. While she deals specificallywith women’s health and the muscles ofthe pelvic floor, she also treats men andchildren.

“We do pain control just like youwould if you go to therapy in a tradi-tional clinic,” Kleinschmidt says. “We doelectrical stimulation, heat, ice, massage,exercise. I do all the traditional things,but more tailor-made for the pelvic areaof the body.”

She specializes in treating urinaryincontinence, pelvic pain, certain typesof lower back pain and levator ani syn-drome, which happens when muscles inthe pelvic floor are locked up and spasm.One of her biggest jobs is to help preg-nant women with pre- and post-partumpain.

Kleinschmidt goes to great lengths tomake sure her patients feel their treat-ment is private. It’s an hour of one-on-one time with the therapist, who has aconstant smile and a knack for turningpatients into friends.

“Using a bio-feedback machine, welook at their pelvic floor muscles on thecomputer,” she says. “I make them workout while hooked up to the computer. Ican assess their muscle strength, theirmuscle tone, their coordination, theirendurance—all on the computer.”

She teaches her patients how to iso-late and work out certain muscles byhighlighting the proper technique,while helping them isolate the muscles,so they are not using the wrong group.

Whatever issue you may face,Lake Charles Memorial has the surgi-cal team in place to get you back toliving your life. When these illnessescome calling, call the doctors at(800) 494-LCMH. TJN

Dr. William Groves is an OB/GYNat Memorial for Women.

(left to right) Drs. Ken Moss, Thomas Strongand William Moss of Surgical Associates, apart of the Memorial Medical Group.


A childhood memory of mine,currently gathering dust and har-boring rodents, could potentiallybe on a path to recovery.

The Harris County Sports andConvention Corporation, ownersof the dilapidated ReliantAstrodome, have floated a $194million proposal to save the former“Eighth Wonder of the World”from the wrecking ball.

And I say “Bravo” to that.The National Trust for Historic

Preservation calls the Astrodomeone of the 11 most endangered his-toric places in America, sayingthat, “Without a viable reuse plan,the Astrodome will likely succumbto calls for demolition.”

What’s a “viable reuse plan?” Ihave no idea, but, evidently, theHarris County Sports andConvention Corporation decidedthat none of the 19 private propos-als they saw were “viable.” So,instead the Sports Corporation is

instead planning to use its ownidea, turning the dome into a largeexhibition hall with massiveamounts of convention space, tear-ing out the seating and raising thefloor to street level.

That’s not so bad, I guess. Betterthan tearing the thing down,because that, to me, would make alittle part of me very sad.

See, it was at the Astrodome, onMay 21, 1989, that I saw my firstprofessional baseball game in per-son. It was a lifelong memory forme; it was a disaster for the Astros.The visiting Pittsburgh Piratessmacked 18 hits and capitalized onfive Houston errors to win 17-5.

I remember how cold it wasinside the dome compared to thesweltering Houston temperaturesoutside and how exciting it was tosee all of the players I’d watched onHome Sports Entertainment (nowFox Sports) and the Technicolorseating in the upper deck in person

for the first time. This was back inthe day when the Astros were stillclinging to their “rainbow vomit”look, though, mercifully, they lim-ited it to just a strip across theshoulders of the jerseys and theirfan seating.

These were also the days whenCraig Biggio was still playingcatcher, though he did not play onthis particular day; Alex Trevinowas behind the plate catching forstarting pitcher Jim Clancy and hisspectacular mullet.

Clancy didn’t last long, though,going 1 1/3 innings and giving upsix runs before the likes of DanSchatzeder, Juan Agosto, and utilityinfielders Craig Reynolds and GregGross came on in relief. Seriously, Ican’t name one other instancewhere more than one non-pitcherpitched in the same game.

The first batter Clancy faced,the first professional at-bat I’d seenin person, he got this skinny,

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young guy to fly out to center field-er Eric Yelding. They didn’t gethim out often that day. Little didseven-year old me know, but, as itturns out, that skinny guy, BarryBonds, would eventually becomethe swollen, surly slugger whowould “break” every home runrecord in baseball.

And to top everything off, inthat game, one of my favorite(non-Boston Red Sox) players atthe time, Astros first basemanGlenn Davis, hit a home run. Sure,it only cut the Pirates’ lead to 10-4,but to a kid who played first basein pitching machine league, it wasexciting.

The second, and last, game Isaw at the Astrodome was a 6-0Astros win over the St. LouisCardinals on July 3, 1993. Thatgame was significant, to me atleast, because it was the first time Ican remember ever seeing a pitch-er hit a home run. The pitcher, thelate, great Darryl Kile, smacked asolo blast to center field in thefourth inning off of Cardinals reliefpitcher Omar Olivares.

It’s not just me, though.Practically everyone who grew upin this area from 1965 to 1999 whowanted to see professional baseballsaw it at the Astrodome.

It wasn’t just baseball that madememories there, either. TheAstrodome saw the birth and hey-day of the Run-and-Shoot offenseas practiced by the University ofHouston Cougars and WarrenMoon and the Houston Oilers.

Muhammad Ali fought there.Evel Knievel jumped over 13 carsthere, twice. The Houston Cougarsbeat John Wooden’s vauntedUCLA Bruins basketball team inthe Game of the Century at the

Astrodome.Billie Jean King beat Bobby

Riggs in the Battle of the Sexes ten-nis match there. Who doesn’t get alittle wistful for their childhoodwhen they watch The Bad NewsBears in Breaking Training? Partof it was filmed at the Astrodome,too.

Elvis, Judy Garland, Bob Dylan,The Rolling Stones: all played tosold-out crowds there.

Maybe I’m a tad sentimentalsometimes, but to me, theAstrodome just holds too manygreat memories for it to bedestroyed.

And I suppose not everyonewould be so sad to see theAstrodome turned into a parkinglot, which would create extra tail-gating space for Houston Texansgames at the next-door ReliantStadium.

But even if they turn it into afancy convention center, it’s stillsomething, I suppose. It’s muchbetter than driving west on 610and seeing a parking lot (or anempty field in the case ofAstroworld) where a childhoodmemory used to be.

Brandon Shoumaker

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Most of us are fascinated byHollywood glamour and celebri-ties, but the “business” of showbusiness can be just as interesting.

As a longtime fan of Mary TylerMoore, I was thrilled to find Maryand Lou and Rhoda and Ted: AndAll the Brilliant Minds Who Made‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show’ aClassic by Jennifer KeishinArmstrong. The book is filled withrevelations about the people whocreated “The MTM Show,” theirbackgrounds, and how they gottogether.

In the late 1960s, James L.Brooks and Allan Burns came upwith the idea for a show about adivorced woman in her 30s, as astar vehicle for Mary Tyler Moore,and a couple of women writerssuch as Treva Silverman couldn’twait to be part of creating such aground-breaking series.

But writing about a single

woman was rather a no-no backthen. TV executives assumed theyknew what the audience wouldlike, and they never wanted toshake things up by introducinganything really new. Besides, thelast big show MTM was a part ofwas “The Dick Van Dyke Show,”and they were aghast at the ideathat she would play a divorcée, say-ing “The audience will think shedivorced Dick Van Dyke!”

“The MTM Show” went on tobecome “one of the most acclaimedTV shows ever, with 29 totalEmmys.” The MTM “charactersstuck in viewers’ minds as if theywere real -- fans could find them-selves genuinely depressed afterwatching Lou and his wife sepa-rate, elated when Rhoda won abeauty contest, or uncomfortablewhen Mary had another one of herlousy parties.”

Female writers finally got a

chance to work -- and thrive-- and express the realities ofliving in America as a singlewoman. MTM herselfbecame a feminist icon,although the politically con-servative star was uncom-fortable with that role.

Surprisingly, feministsweren’t happy with her character ofMary Richards, who called herboss “Mr. Grant” when everyoneelse called him Lou. Critics said,“She wasn’t a feminist heroine; infact, she was a pushover.”

Armstrong explains how a showgets and stays on the air (or does-n’t), how the writers had to dealwith the network censors and theFCC, and how the show’s severalspin-offs were created. The materi-al makes interesting reading; Icould have read another 300 pagesabout these people -- the produc-ers, directors, cast, writers, cos-

tumers-- even the story about the show’stheme song.

It’s also a nostalgic look back atthe pop culture of the time and itmade me laugh out loud. Greatstuff.

My Way is the entertainingautobiography of singer-songwriterPaul Anka. Anka has been in showbusiness since the 1950s, when hebecame a teen idol with hits suchas “Diana,” “Puppy Love” and “PutYour Head on My Shoulder.” Andhe has maintained a “nice guy”image -- no scandals, no enemies.

He describes his childhood,

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growing up in a close-knit familyin Ottawa and being “a shamelessham”; “I was always performing”for friends and family, he tells us.He began to write songs and, whenhe was able to record his own, hewas on hisway to teenstardom.

There’splenty ofbackstage1950s musichistory asAnka talksabout the popsingers andother celebri-ties he metand workedwith. He takesus behind thescenes withDick Clark and“AmericanBandstand” and reveals the truthabout his crush on fellow pop idolAnnette Funicello.

Later, Anka became associatedwith Frank Sinatra’s Rat Pack inLas Vegas (fodder for a host ofanecdotes), where he workedalongside notorious mobsters. Hewrites, “They didn’t look like thegangsters you see in the movies.They were businessmen andbehaved like gentlemen.” Hedescribes Las Vegas today as atown “with no heart and soul,none of the real magic of whatVegas was back then,” in itsGolden Age.

People alwaysask him, “Wheredoes a song comefrom?” He replies,“It’s a weird thing,really. You’re dealingwith air. By andlarge, music ismagic; when thepinball machinelights up, it’s the bestfeeling in the world.”

He describeshow everything inshow business keepschanging with theculture. “You areconstantly watching the demise ofthis or that person or style ofmusic. That’s what life is all about.Construction and destruction.Something else comes in anddefuses something else. It has been

an interesting trip, to say the least.” I recently saw Anka in a TV

interview, and this book reads justlike that -- as if you’re watchinghim tell you his stories. One chap-ter is titled “Michael Jackson, Liz

Taylor, a Jewel Heist,Kinky Brits, Tennis atMidnight ... And Then IGet Pregnant,” so you cantell it’s a lot of fun. Adultlanguage.

Top of the Morning:Inside the CutthroatWorld of Morning TV isa dishy, behind-the-scenes look at the showswe wake up with by NewYork Times mediareporter Brian Stelter.This is both a hard-punching and a snippyaccount of the ambitionand back-stabbing of

the “Macy’s-parade-balloon-sizeegos” as well as Machiavellianmaneuvering by network execu-tives and “corporate overlords” ofthe morning TV world, past andpresent.

Stelter relates the saga of“Operation Bambi” -- the recentousting by NBC executives of thewell-liked Ann Curry from the co-host chair at the “Today” show.Her removal was badly mishan-dled and led to a huge ratings lossfor NBC and a giant win for ABC’s“Good Morning America.”

He skims through the historyof the morning shows and details

some of the “baton-pass-ings” of jobs at thenetwork anchordesks. Stelter’s writingoften made mechuckle, as when hetalks about how the“mutual disdainbetween the newsand entertainmentdivision had madethe handover to ABCNews much harderthan it had to be.There was so muchfinger-pointing you

could lose an eye walk-ing from one office to another.”

This is good reading for stu-dents of television news and of TVas a business, but there’s plenty ofdish for just plain fans.

Copyright © 2013 by MaryLouise Ruehr. TJN


Saturday, July 20th9:00 am - Doors open, Arts & Crafts open

9:15 am - Opening Ceremonies9:30 to 11:30 am - Lesa Cormier

& Sundown Playboys11:45 am to 1:30 pm - Ron Granger & Cajun Soul featuring “PT Scrubbers”

1:30 to 1:45 pm - Introduction of QueensLive auction

1:45 to 3:45 pm - JackieCailler

& Ivy Dugas

& The Cajun Cousins3:00 pm - Dance Troupes’ Recognition

4:00 to 6:15 pm - Chris Miller & Bayou Roots5:30 - Silent Auction closes

6:30 to 8:15 pm - Lakeview Playboys8:30 to 10:00 pm - Ron Miller &

The Midnight Ramblers10:15 to 12 midnight - Garrett Judice & Static

Sunday, July 21st8:00 am - French Mass

9:00 am - Coffee & Donut Social9:00 am - Arts & Crafts open9:15 to 11:15 am - Red Saltzman &

The Ramblin’ Cajuns11:15 to 11:45 am - Official Crowning

of 2013 Royalty11:45 am to 1:45 pm - COD -

Harry Young1:45 pm - Raffle Ticket Drawing

2:00 to 4:00 pm - Briggs Brown2:30 pm - Dance Troupes’

RecognitionFor more information, visit

www.cfmalakecharles.orgor contact Robert Hebert

at 496-0374or Sandra Hebert at 309-5978


The Fine Art of Food FryingFried foods are literally the reason to live in the

South. After spending so much time in the salad-loving land of California, I can genuinely say thatthere is finesse in the fine art of food frying that wehave perfected in Southwest Louisiana. The outerlayer has to be seasoned and crunchy, the oil at theright temperature, the cooling process done withprecision to create a delicious bite of hand-batteredheaven that is not too heavy and not greasy. A truebalancing act where ingredient and coating meet tomake melt in your mouth goodness. What I’m say-ing is – it ain’t easy!

I’ve been in town performing my HomegrownComedy Show every Wednesday night at JackDaniels Bar inside L’Auberge Casino Resort, butevery Thursday, I hit the road and head to a week-end of shows in different places all over the U.S.Last week, I flew to Milwaukee to perform at a casi-no three hours north, on the sacred land of TheMenominee Nation. The scenery was gorgeous, butI wasn’t sure what the food would be like insidesuch a small casino.

My worry was unwarranted, as we wereserved an amazing fried chicken dinner com-plete with creamed potatoes, roasted corn andwarm, soft dinner rolls. But the highlight ofthe trip for me was what we ate after my show.We stopped back into the small restaurant justas they were putting away the salad bar. Therestaurant was closing in five minutes, but thechef had seen some of my show and immedi-ately came over to greet us as we walked in.

“You were so funny,” she said. Her longthick braid was twisted like a basket on top of

her tiny head and ticked into her chef hat, makingit look like she would topple over at any minute.“We are closing up the kitchen now, but if you arehungry, I could whip you up some cheese sticks.”She had obviously paid attention to my act andcaught onto my cheese obsession.

“Perfect,” I said, and we sat down in a smallbooth by the cash register.

My girlfriend, Susan Serice, is an artist, and keptherself busy admiring all the gorgeous NativeAmerican artwork that lined the walls of the hum-ble dining room. I thought we might get in troubleif we tried to take pictures, but snuck a few on myiPhone anyway. Just as I was about to snap anotherone, the pint-sized chef popped up with our order.

It was cheese sticks, but it did not look like anyfried cheese I had ever seen before. It was blue!

“What kind of deliciousness is this?” I inquiredcautiously.

“It’s a queso cheese stick,” she explained. “Weuse logs of jalapeño jack cheese and roll them incrushed blue corn chips, then fry them up. This is aSouthwest sour cream sauce to dip them in.”

They were to die for. The crunchy protectiveshell of blue corn chips, salty and sweet and socrunchy – gave way to the gooey jalapeño jackcheese that oozed out like creamy molten lava, thengave you a cool creamy kick with the Southwestsour cream sauce.

So savory and scrumptious on my palate, that Icalled the little chef back over.

“Where did you learn to make that?” I had toknow what inspired such a delectable dish.

“I spent a summer in Lafayette, Louisiana andthe chef I studied under always used jalapenocheese in her cheese sticks,” she said. “When I gotback here, we use so much blue corn, I thought Icould fuse the two and this is what came of it.”

A true triumph - I should have known it got itsfried roots in Louisiana!

I know none of you will be flocking up toWisconsin to get a taste for yourself, but it doessound like a recipe easy enough to duplicate athome. I’m also anxious to see if I can coat picklespears with the blue corn chips and make a coolranch dipping sauce for them.

I’m eating my way through Lake Charles insearch of amazing fried foods – here are a couple ofmy local favorites. Bon Appetit!

Luna Bar & Grill – The onion rings are PER-FECT! Best in town by far! And Dave makes thisfried avocado with crab that is a big winner for me,too – completely original and totally yummo.

Pat’s of Henderson – The crab fingers here are afried food champion. Lightly breaded, squeeze onsome lemon and go to town. They have killer tartarsauce at Pat’s too – but you won’t need it, the crabfingers are that good!TJN


It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’sanother Superman reboot! Yes,this time producer ChristopherNolan and Director Zac Snyderbring us Man of Steel, the latestincarnation of the world’s mostfamous alien.

Alien? Well of course. Neverthought of it thatway, did you? Westart out onKrypton,Superman’s homeplanet, which asusual is about toexplode, this timebecause ofexploitation. Itseems that globalwarming has anew meaning on Krypton.Superman’s father, Jor-el (RussellCrowe) has a plan to save thelegacy of his dying planet, andthat means sending his son Kal-el(Superman isn’t his birth name) toEarth.

Meanwhile, General Zod is try-ing to take over the Krypton gov-ernment, even as the planet isabout to be destroyed. Then thingsget complicated, as we fast forwardand back to Superman grown upand growing up on Earth. Hisadopted parents, Jonathan andMartha Kent (Kevin Costner andDiane Lane) don’t know whySuperman (called Clark) has beensent to them, but they know he’sspecial. And they mean to keep hisalien origin a secret.

Because let’s face it, Supermanis comic book gold. Around now

for four generations, he is theAmerican symbol for humanpotential. Or something like that.Anyway, that’s what the producersof Man of Steel would like you tothink. And just as comics andrecent science fiction have gottendarker, this new incarnation of

Superman is seri-ous about beingthe most seriousSuperman, ever. Imean, even thesecret identity forSuperman is cru-cial. Should peo-ple find out whohe existed, thewhole worldwould panic.

Which happens anyway. But in the meantime we see

Clark growing up as a classicdrifter (many people call him Joe,because without glasses he doesn’tlook like a Clark at all.) He can’tstay in one place too long becausehis inner compass pushes him tosave people with his super powers,and when that happens, he has tomove on. Otherwise, they would,you know, know.

Then everything happens atonce. He meets Lois Lane, they getmarried, and he goes on to win thePennant for Brooklyn. Wait, wrongmovie. What really happens is thathe meets Lois Lane and I thinkthey fall in love. At least, she fallsin love with him. Well, I’m reallynot sure. Listen, Man of Steel ishard to figure out. On one level, it’sfull of action as Superman battles

first the Army and then a threatfrom aliens from outer space. Buton another level, Superman justwants to be accepted for what he is,which is an alien from outer space.

So, how is the movie?Superman first appeared in ActionComics, and Man of Steel is allaction. The special effects are firstrate and there are plenty of them,as Superman rips up Manhattan(Metropolis) in his fight to savethe world. Lois Lane (AmyAdams) is just curious enough toseek out his background and man-ages to fall off a building just tomake sure. Or does she fall out ofa spaceship? Maybe both.

At any rate, LaurenceFishburne plays a cool Perry

White, editor of the Daily Planetwhere Lois works. He turns out tobe a man of action too, protectinghis employees from falling debrisin the streets around his building.

All in all, Man of Steel is anexciting movie. It’s pretty humor-less, but I guess you can’t haveeverything. And at well over twohours, I think there’s a little toomuch action for small children.Otherwise, get ready to be on theedge of your seat. And get readyfor the sequel, coming in 2014. TJN

Man of Steel(Legendary Pictures, Warner Bros., 2013)


Haley Hixson, Madison Barnes, Kaegan Wetterstroem and Reagan Saltzman

Julie, Tyler, Mia and Avery Watson Chuck, Carie, Emma and Maggie Kuehn

Sadie Belaire, Maggie Bruchaus and Julia Tassin Debbie Watson and Glenda Moss

Billy Monks and Robert Dolesky with Kelly and Mickie Breaux

60 YEARS WITH GLENDA MOSS BENEFITThe Rosa Hart Theater was packed with supporters paying

tribute to Glenda Moss and her 60 years of contribution to the localdance scene. Her students performed to brilliantly choreographed

pieces such as "Into the Wild" and "Welcome to Burlesque.”Proceeds from the evening were donated to St. Jude Children's

Research Program and towards student scholarships. Bravo!!

Nick Tramonte and Bethany Hebert

Dr. Jamie Houston and David BrayCandice Alexander, Maria Robinson and Nicolette Slagle

THE PEOPLE’S ART AUCTIONThe Harlequin Restaurant wasthe place to be for the annual

fundraiser to benefit the programs of the People’sAdvocate, such as a NewLeash on Life and Patriot

Dogs. There was good food,entertainment and a live artauction by our own Phil deAlbuquerque, along with a

silent auction of fabulous artfrom various genres.

Eleanor Barilleaux and Carol Martin

Tricia, Anna and Kelsey Guidry


Rick Masters, Anna Marie Zmolek, Wendy Isaac Bergin and Rod LauderdaleGloria Sanders and John Porche

SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL AT CHURCH OF THE GOOD

SHEPHERDThe Church of the Good Shepherdhosted the Summer Music Festival

every Monday in June. Tonight’smemorable concert was “Love is

Like the Lion’s Tooth” with sopranoAnnamarie Zmolek, flutist Wendy

Isaac Bergin, hornist RodLauderdale and virtuoso pianist

Richard Masters. The performancewas followed by a reception at

Hardtner Hall--a grand opportunityto get to know the artists and to

visit with family and friends.

Archie Hickman and Sara Brasher Ruth Isaac and Caroline Hollins Collette Manuel, Barbara Breedlove and Madlyn Fontenot

Brigette Martin and Stephanie WeaverMolly Frank and Dawn Frederick Luke Duncan and Joey Guillory

Nancy Wyman and Molly Harless Willie and Troy Misse Gayle Polk, Virginia Webb and Ellie Marguez Tom, Molly and Carol LeBeau


Monica Hebert, with Phil and Lauren de Albuquerque

Tom, Prissy and Chris Gayle George Swift, Lauren de Albuquerque, Monica Hebert, and Mayor Randy Roach Jam columnists Mike McHugh and George “Tip” Cline

Denise Miller and Angie Matte

CHATEAU DU CALCASIEU’S BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

The June Chamber Business After Hours washeld at the brand-new Chateau du Calcasieu

Event Center at 932 Enterprise Blvd. in downtownLake Charles. And what an event it was! Therewas catering by Jag’s Bistro, lights and musicby Deep South Productions, and wonderfuldoor prizes donated by area businesses. Not

only did guests get a tour of this fabulous newvenue, they were also the very first to see thenew Jam website—and a prototype of the new

weekly Louisiana Jam, which will replace theJambalaya Jambeginning August 1! Stay tuned

to The Jamfor more details!


JEN KOBER AT JACK DANIELSWEDNESDAYS--ALL SUMMER!

Local comedianJen Kober is bring-

ing her funnyantics toL’Auberge CasinoResort LakeCharles, where shewill perform everyWednesday night in

June, July and August atJack Daniel’s Bar & Grill.

Dubbed “Jen Kober’sHomegrown Comedy Show,” this

hometown girl promises a fresh new act eachweek with an array of guest entertainers and hilarious

audience participation. The shows at Jack Daniel’s Bar & Grillcost just $10 and begin at 9 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at

www.ticketmaster.com, the L’Auberge Business Center orLegends at L’Auberge. Tickets will be available at the door

the night of each show; cash only please. Must be 21 to attend.

RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY® CIRCUS JUNE 27-30Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents the Fully Charged , Gold

Edition Circus! It will be in Lafayette Thurs., June 27 through Sun., June 30 atthe Cajundome. You’ll enjoy real face-time with performers starting at the AllAccess Pre-show Power-Up Party, which takes place on the arena floor onehour before the show and is FREE TO ALL TICKET HOLDERS. Don’t miss this

opportunity to get closer than ever to The Greatest Show OnEarth! Kid’s tickets and Opening Night tickets are $10. All other

performance tickets are $15 and $25 with a limited number of $35VIP Gold, and $45 VIP Floor seats available. All seats are reserved,

and tickets are available at Ticketmaster, all Ticketmaster Outlets,Cajundome Box Office and by phone at (800) 745-3000. For group

rates and information, call Feld Direct at (866) 345-8740 ext. 109.

ART-INI AFTER HOURS JUNE 27SpringHill Suites by Marriott and the Arts Council of SWLA are hosting

an evening of local art, live music, and business networking at Art-ini AfterHours, from 5:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. amidst the inspiring design of the hotel's barand lobby. The evening will bring together area business leaders and youngprofessionals with the region's artists and cultural workers for networking

opportunities while also showcasing original works by several local artistsand live music by Paul Gonsoulin. The event is free of charge, and drinkspecials will be offered by the hotel bar. Call (337) 474-1112 or visit

www.visitlakecharles.org.

Creative Monday, July 1: Lacing BookmarksMake a bookmark! Classes begin at 2:30 p.m. and 3

p.m. Classes are limited to 15 children per class.

Crafty Tuesday, July 2: Summer VisorsDecorate your own visor with Hawaiian stickers.

Classes begin at 11 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Tuesday, July 2: McNeese Book Nook Grand Opening

Please join us at 1 p.m. for the grand opening ofthe McNeese Book Nook on the 3rd floor.

Fruity Wednesday, July 3: PineapplePineapple will be served from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

while supplies last.

Thursday, July 4: CLOSED for Independence Day

Fun Friday, July 5: Pasta Necklaces Make a pasta necklace anytime between

10:30 a.m. - noon in the ArtSpace.

Creative Monday, July 8: Paper Plate FlowersCreate a one of a kind flower using a paper plate.

Classes begin at 2:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Crafty Tuesday, July 9: Domroo Drum Make a Domroo drum! Classes begin at

11 a.m. and noon

Cool Wednesday, July 10: Ice CreamIce Cream will be served from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

while supplies last.

Amazing Thursday, July 11: MAD HATTER Science Program

Explore science at the beach with wave motion and learn why we should wear

sunglasses. Children will make theirown “wave in a bottle.” Class begins at11 a.m. and is limited to 20 children.

The Children's Museum is located at 327Broad Street downtown Lake Charles.

Museum hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Monday through Saturday. Admission is

$7.50 for children and adults. Call 337-433-9420 or visit www.swlakids.org

for a complete list of admission fees,memberships and birthday party infor-

mation. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

July Events at The Children’s Museum

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PARTY BY THE POOL’S LIQUID SOCIETY JUNE 27, JULY 4

See DJ Pauly D on June 27 and the EliYoung Band on July 4! Starts at 7 p.m. at L'AubergeCasino Resort--by the Pool! Tickets for Liquid Societyare $10 or $20 depending on the show at www.ticket-master.com; at L'Auberge through the Business Center orLegends at L'Auberge. Tickets may also be purchased the night ofthe show at Legends. Doors open at 7 p.m. and show starts at 8:30p.m. Must be 21 years old to enter. For details, visit www.ldlcasino.com.

SWLA PATRIOT’S BALL JUNE 29The City of Lake Charles Mayor’s Armed Forces Commission will host the

Seventh Annual Southwest Louisiana Patriot’s Ball on Sat., June 29, at the LakeCharles Civic Center Contraband Room. A social half-hour will kick off the eventat 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6 p.m. During the evening, three individualsand one corporation will be honored with the annual Patriot of the Year Award inrecognition of patriotic service to the community. There will be music providedby a DJ and dancing. You can purchase tickets at the Lake Charles Civic Center(491-1256), or at the USS Orleck Museum, 604 N. Enterprise Blvd. (214-7447).

MOVIES IN THE SQUARE JUNE 29Sulphur Mayor Chris Duncan invites you to bring the whole family to

Heritage Square in Sulphur at 7:45 p.m. on June 29 to see the movie OZ theGreat and Powerful. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. FREE admission!

RED, WHITE, BLUE AND YOU JULY 4The City of Lake Charles is making plans for the 22nd annual Red, White,

Blue and You celebration. On Thurs., July 4 at 6 p.m., the parade will roll from MillStreet heading south on Lakeshore Drive, east on Clarence, north on Ryan, weston Broad and back to the starting point. If you’d like to join in the parade, deco-rate your floats, vehicles, golf carts, bicycles, marching units, etc. Next, go to thefront lawn of the Lake Charles Civic Center for a patriotic program beginning at7:15 p.m. with the sounds of “Market Blue.” The Lake Charles Community Bandwill also take the stage featuring a salute to the U.S. Armed Forces and a sing-a-long with the Louisiana Choral Foundation and friends. There will be face paint-ing, balloon clowns and food vendors. The fireworks extravaganza will begin at9:15 p.m. Tune into Fun Radio 92.9 FM or Gator 99 for the soundtrack simulcast.For more information and parade entry forms, call (337) 491-9159.

LC SYMPHONY’S SUMMER POPS JULY 13The summertime favorite is back as the Lake Charles Symphony hosts the

annual Summer Pops concert at the LC Civic Center, an informal program givenby the symphony featuring the Madmen Across the Water, an Elton John TributeBand. Pizza, drinks and ice cream will be available. General admission tickets are$20 and $25 and can be purchased at www.lcsymphony.org as well as localmusic stores, the Lake Charles Civic Center and the symphony office. Reservedtable seating is available by calling the symphony office at (337) 433-1611. Visitwww.lcsymphony.org or check out the symphony on Facebook for updates andmore concert information.

RIDERS IN THE SKY AT LUTCHER THEATER JULY 14For more than 30 years, “Riders In The Sky”

have been keepers of the flame passed on by theSons of the Pioneers, Gene Autry andRoy Rogers, reviving and revitalizing

Western music. And while remainingtrue to the integrity of the genre, they have

themselves become modern-day icons by brand-ing the genre with their own legendary wacky humor

and way-out Western wit, and all along encouragingbuckaroos and buckarettes to live life "The Cowboy Way!" The

event will be held on Sunday, July 14 at 3 p.m. at Lutcher Theater inOrange, TX. Tickets are on sale now at www.lutcher.org or by calling the LutcherBox Office at (409) 886-5535. Adults $30, students $20.

EVENING OF JAZZ FUNDRISER JULY 20The Lake Charles Chapter of the Xavier University of Louisiana Alumni will

present its 3rdannual fundraiser, anEvening of Jazz, on Saturday, July20 at the Lake Charles Civic Center tosupport scholarships for Lake Area studentsand the new St. Katharine Drexel Chapel on theNew Orleans campus. The evening will run from 6-10p.m. and feature local jazz artists, delicious food and asilent auction. XULA alumnus and U.S. Coast GuardCommander Will E. Watson, along with Ulysses GeneThibodeaux, Chief Judge of the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals willbe recognized for their outstanding contributions to community lifein SWLA. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the Civic Center tick-et window or by calling C. White at (337) 240-6303. TJN


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