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Preserving The Legacy And Love Of Art Patrons Anita And Joe Tritico
McNeese Theatre Acquires New Name By Angie Kay Dilmore Next to her family, Anita Tritico’s life revolved around the theatre. She was an avid supporter of many art institutions in Lake Charles, but she was devoted to the McNeese performing arts program. For this reason, Tritico’s daughter, Annette, will host a ceremony »
A Life Of Giving
My father’s hospice nurse arrived. She has “her chair” right next to Dad’s. She asks questions, to gauge things, how did he sleep, how often did he awake, did he wake because of pain… There is a war going on inside his body between good cells and bad cells. He’s got an antique body, »
Those Boys From Louisiana
Now we’re having some fun. Hunting seasons are full blown, and a blast of good old, cold Arctic air that’s colder than a witch’s you-know-what just blew through! It’s time to bundle up and go hunting. We’re on the eve of duck and goose season openings, and all is well. There should be enough »
MEET THE SMITHS
There is a place called “Tricorner.” It’s a place where the states of West Virginia, Kentucky and Virginia meet. It’s one of the poorest places in the U.S. Many adults in Tricorner don’t have jobs. They get relief; Social Security checks; lawsuit settlement money. Many supplement this income by selling drugs. Enterprising residents work »
I CAN’T SLEEP
Dear Dr. Archer: I have been diagnosed with anxiety and mild depression. I’ve been self-medicating with marijuana for many years as a means to relax. I stopped using pot altogether, but now I’m having uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms. My anxiety is worse, and I’m having very disturbing dreams. Is there a treatment or medication to »
GALVESTON
Chelsea and I were recently invited to the Lone Star Rally by my friend Seth Vincent. I knew for sure that I was going to see more bikes than I would believe would fit on Galveston Island, and I knew there would be lots of beer. What I did not expect was to find »
Republicans Capture The Senate
According to the polls, the midterm elections were supposed to be real nail-biters, as Republicans tried to wrest control of the U.S. Senate from Harry Reid and the Democrats. Instead, Republicans swept to victory in state after state, winning by wide margins in races that were supposed to be toss-ups, and nearly winning races »
Republicans Focused On Obama
Me and my fran Max went to de Republican roundtable helt recently. Me, I liked de panel, what wuz made up uf American Press honcho Jim Beam, former state Rep. Vic Stelly, former Jindal and Landrieu aide Paul Rainwater and Jeremy Alford wit’ LA Political Weekly. All four spoke about de huge amount uf »
Pho Saigon
Now here is some good news indeed. The Lake Area has a second Vietnamese restaurant. Pho Saigon is located off Martin Luther King Highway between Lake Charles and Moss Bluff. Pho is the delicious beef noodle soup that’s the national dish of Vietnam. It’s a very user-friendly dish that’s ideal for those who need »
SPARKS ARE FLYING
As SWLA Gears Up For Massive Industrial Expansion, What’s Being Done About The Need For Welders? By Karla Wall It’s estimated that 86,000 skilled craftsmen — welders, pipefitters, machinists, millwrights — will be needed along the Gulf Coast over the next five years, during the construction phase of the expected industrial expansion. »
