lake charles: Oh Happy Day! Almost. Popular Lake Charles DeAngelos Restaurant to re-open soon - 11/04/09 11:44 AM
Last week, I spoke with the very nice, ever capable Cody Louviere of DeAngelos. Cody clarified that the rumors for an early November re-opening of one of the most popular Lake Charles restaurants are true. My impression is that the opening is not going to be officially advertised, but for those … (1 comments)
|
lake charles: Water frontage land for sale on Shell Beach Drive on Lake Charles - 08/02/09 01:12 PM
Most every city has an extra special area, but not every city offers something like this land for sale on Shell Beach Drive in Lake Charles, LA.
And, even in Lake Charles, the availability of water frontage land for sale on Shell Beach Drive is a rarity.
In the Lake Area, … (0 comments)
|
lake charles: Kudos and thanks to KPLC for saluting the South Lake Charles Little League - 08/25/08 10:33 AM
Want to satisfy your hunger for more photos and information about those marvelous kids that made us so proud in Williamsport?
Simply go to the page on KPLCTV.com dedicated to the South Lake Charles Little League. They offer videos, slide shows, and stories. As we've come to expect, KPLC did a … (0 comments)
|
lake charles: 4th in the World, 1st in the hearts of Lake Charles! - 08/24/08 04:24 PM
Some would say that is was not a banner weekend for the team from South Lake Charles. Obviously, it would have been great to be watching our guys right now in the final game of the 2008 World Series.
At the end of the day, the South Lake Charles Little League … (4 comments)
|
lake charles: South Lake Charles Little League and the Hobo Hotel for Cats Auction - 08/22/08 10:31 AM
Not satisfied with being the first team from Lake Charles Louisiana to advance out of Little League World Series (LLWS) pool play, the South Lake Charles (SLC) Little League team took a shot at the semi-finals last night and won 6-1 against the team representing the Southeast region, Tampa, Florida.
… (4 comments)
|
lake charles: And they can dance! - 08/21/08 03:52 PM
Are they having fun, or what!
These are photos provided by Kennon Fontenot's mom. Here, Dugout, the mascot for the Little League World Series is leading the kids from both teams in a dance.
Before every game, the South Lake Charles team says a prayer.
Below, Kennon Fontenot … (0 comments)
|
lake charles: Photos of the Fontenot Family enjoying Williamsport - 08/21/08 03:40 PM
Kennon Fontenot's mom, Shelley Fontenot, provided me these "misc" photos today from Williamsport and Lamade Stadium.
I've always thought of Shelly Fontenot as kind and considerate, but the photos I am having to endure that illustrate all the fun they are having borders on cruel and unusual punishment! Because of her … (2 comments)
|
lake charles: Lake Charles Kennon Fontenot's pitching called "mesmerizing" - 08/21/08 10:00 AM
A proud Robert Ryder called me this morning to tell me about this morning's article in the Williamsport Sun Gazette.
Fortunately, the Sun Gazette publishes on line so it was easy to find this article on Lake Charles Pitcher Kennon Fontenot.
While the focus of the article is on "the … (0 comments)
|
lake charles: South Lake Charles Little League advances to World Series US Semi Finals - 08/20/08 12:41 PM
South Lake Charles (representing Louisiana and the Southwest Region) dominant play in their first 2 games in pool play was such that they advance to the US Semi Finals in first place position despite a 6-4 loss to Hagerstown, representing the Mid-Atlantic Region. The game was televised last night on ESPN.
… (17 comments)
|
lake charles: South Lake Charles wins game one in Little League World Series - 08/17/08 09:34 AM
When coach Charlie Phillips speaks, I listen! When the South Lake Charles Little League coach said in an interview that he felt that the Washington team SLC faced in the first game was one of the strongest teams in the World Series, it got my attention.
The game, televised … (9 comments)
|
lake charles: An e-mail interview with Kennon Fontenot's Parents - 08/16/08 12:39 PM
I "interviewed" Shelley and Nick Fontenot via e-mail this week to offer a parent's perspective on Little League and the World Series. Like the engineer she is, Shelley's answers are in blue and Nick's are in orange.
What are your official titles at work?
Assistant Engineer with the City … (8 comments)
|
lake charles: The Fontentot Baseball Family - 08/16/08 08:41 AM
Tonight, the South Lake Charles Little League represents the Southwest Region in the World Series.
The game will be televised on ESPN. It starts at 7:00 Central, 8:00 Eastern time.
Thess are photos of the Fontenot and Ryder families after previous victories (Louisiana State Championship and Regional Championship).
Go South Lake … (4 comments)
|
lake charles: Kool Kats Night Out II - 08/15/08 10:43 PM
In less than a week, the Hobo Hotel for Cats will host their second annual auction.
Consider the reasons why this year's event will trump their first endeavor which was quite successful.
1. The auctioneer. Ben Mount! This is gonna be great. Ben loves cats. He loves the Hobo Hotel. He … (3 comments)
|
lake charles: Lake Charles player Kennon Fontentot makes "Top 10 to Watch" list - 08/15/08 11:46 AM
This article on SunGazette.com offers a profile of "Top 10 U.S. Players to Watch" in this year's Little League World Series.
I'm so excited that my favorite baseball player, Kennon Fontenot of Lake Charles, made this prestigious list!
Kennon will either play shortstop or pitch this Saturday night at 8:00 Eastern, … (10 comments)
|
lake charles: South Lake Charles Little League now in Williamsport - 08/14/08 10:08 AM
The South Lake Charles Little League is now enjoying Williamsport, PA and will compete in their first game of the Little League World Series at 8:00 Eastern, 7:00 Central time, this Saturday, August 16th. Like other pool games, it will be televised on ESPN.
With many of the regional tournaments played … (1 comments)
|
lake charles: Congratulations to South Lake Charles, Louisiana Little League! - 08/08/08 02:25 AM
In a nail biting game against a very talented Texas team, South Lake Charles prevailed tonight (ok, last night if you're paying attention to the time on this blog) and heads to Williamsport for the Little League World Series.
Hopefully, before heading back to Lake Charles, I'll have a chance … (11 comments)
|
lake charles: Review of Matt Redd's and Redd Properties commercial bus tour - 08/07/08 05:40 PM
I was already a fan of Matt Redd, President of Redd Properties, LLC. Matt is the ultimate "idea guy." More to the point, he can take a good idea, tweak it, and make it happen locally.
Such was the case a few weeks ago when Redd Properties hosted a bus tour … (1 comments)
|
lake charles: DeAngelos - 04/19/08 05:24 PM
It is a few hours short of a week ago that my favorite restaurant of all time went up in flames.
From my office, where I am writing this, I stare sadly at the remaining shell of DeAngelos and wonder what the other "regulars" are doing. We have consoled each other … (3 comments)
|
lake charles: Margaret Place Historic District - 04/12/08 11:52 AM
Margaret Place is generally considered the oldest recorded subdivision in Calcasieu Parish and will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2012.
In the mid-90's, under the leadership of then Mayor Willie Mount, and with the assistance of the Calcasieu Historical Society, a city Historic District was created.
Margaret Place follows the same … (5 comments)
|
lake charles: Ideal Location and Style for a Bed and Breakfast $250,000 - 03/28/08 11:12 AM
130 South Ryan in Lake Charles is an authentic Arts and Crafts Bungalow located in Margaret Place, a city historic district in Lake Charles, LA.
While the property has always been a residence, there are several reasons to support its potential as an ideal bed and breakfast:
Within walking distance … (5 comments)
|
;)
;)
