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AA2 AMERICAN PRESS ADVERTISING SECTION THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2007 CONTRABAND DAYS: GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Contraband Days hits milestone May 1-13 Festival is ‘Back with a Vengeance’ It is with great excitement that I welcome you and your family to Contraband Days 2007, Southwest Louisiana’s premier festival, May 1-13. This year we are celebrating our 50th year. After last year’s wet rainy festival we are bringing Contraband Days “Back with a Vengeance.” We begin our entertainment Thursday, May 3, the National Day of Prayer, with our alcohol-free family night. Get ready for Friday, May 4, when the Buccaneers sail into Lake Charles to take over the city. Count on the militia to do its best with canon fire to try to defend the city. If Jean Lafitte and his pirates are successful, the mayor will be captured and put on trial and made to walk the plank. After the mayor is forced into the lake, the city of Lake Charles will be placed under pirate rule for the rest of the festival. We will have two stages with continuous entertainment. Look for many new events and attractions, a white tiger show, the Spammobile, military displays, and the Blazing Bike Rally, the annual antique and custom car show, helicopter rides, the barbecue cookoff, street parade, boat parade and a gigantic fireworks display. I would like to say thank you, on behalf of Contraband Days Inc., to our gracious and generous sponsors, and members of the local media. It is your support, participation and promotion that has sustained Contraband Days for 50 years and made the festival what it is today. This letter would not be complete if I did not thank Annette Richey, our director, and Anita Ardoin, our office assistant, for their hard work and dedication. Last, but not least, thanks to the board of directors, advisors, the buccaneers, and the countless volunteers for all their dedicated time, effort and vision. Because of you, Contraband Days 50th annual celebration will be a huge success once again. I want to invite you and your guests, on behalf of the Contraband Days Inc. Board of Directors and Staff, to come and experience Contraband Days 2007. I promise you will not be disappointed. Lloyd Lauw Lloyd Lauw 2007 Contraband Days President Rules spelled out for docking at seawall ■ Boat parking on the Civic Center seawall will be at your own risk. The city of Lake Charles and Contraband Days is not responsible for boat parking or any damage incurred to boats ■ Pirate landing boats will have a designated area on the seawall. All others docking will be first-come first-serve. There is no saving of spots. ■ Boats are not allowed to connect to Civic Center seawall electrical poles. ■ No ice chests, beverage coolers or pets are allowed onto the grounds during open hours of the festival. ■ No glass bottles or alcohol are allowed onto Civic Center grounds as per city ordinance. ■ Boats will stern in or beam in (sideways). If a boat beams in, it must allow other vessels to raft off. Allow 10 feet per boat length to let raft up to side ■ People climbing on or off seawall or loading and unloading of passengers do so at their own risk. ■ Law enforcement will patrol the seawall and The Lady Claire dock (southside) will be for law enforcement boat parking and medical emergencies. No other boats can dock at this location, and and will be removed if necessary. ■ When the seawall is cleared for a Contraband Days water event, any unoccupied boat will be towed and anchored. ■ Music is for the pleasure of your boat only. Loud music laws will be enforced. ■ Dancing on seawall or steps is discouraged because of risk of injury (dancing is allowed on grassy areas). ■ No swimming is allowed off boats at seawall or around anchored boats. ■ A no-wake zone will be enforced inside boat anchored (parking) areas as per city ordinance and an idle lane will be marked off for boat travel through anchored boats along seawall. ■ No anchoring or sailboats running under sail will be allowed in the idle lane and boats can only travel at clutch idle speed. ■ All DWI, drug and marine laws will be enforced. ■ VHF Channel 68 will be used for Contraband Days events. ■ All watercraft (boats, jet skis, etc.) must stay at least 500 feet away at all times from the fireworks barge and tugboat on Saturday, May 13. CONTRABAND ROYALTY 2007 JEAN LAFITTE Bob Peloquin Contraband Days announces the 2007 queens and Master Jean Lafitte for the 50th anniversary of the festival. The pageants were held March 31, in Central School of Arts and Humanity. Morgan Murray, 18- year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Derrek (Angela) Murray of Westlake will reign over the 50th anniversary of the festival this year as Miss Contraband 2007. Miss Contraband will represent the festival at events through out the state and will compete at the Louisiana Association of Fairs and Festival 2008 Queen of Queens pageant in Baton Rouge Feb. 21-24. Kristine Alcantara, 20 year-old daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Alberto Alcantara, of Lake Charles, was first runner-up. Dixie DeSonier, 18 year-old daughter of Lori McCardle and Dean DeSonier, of Bell City, was awarded photogenic winner and Miss Congeniality. Teen Miss Contraband was Amanda Navarra, 16- year-old daughter of Tommy and Pam Navarra of Lake Charles. Amanda was also awarded photogenic winner. Adrienne Romero, 16 year-old daughter of Michael and Angela Romero of Sulphur, was first runner-up. Earlier in the day the following young ladies and gentlemen were crowned and awarded the following titles: Junior Miss — Karlee Taylor, 14-year-old daughter of Tabitha Daigle and Kevin Taylor of Iowa; first runner-up, McKenzie Wright, 14-year-old daughter of Cheryl and Earl Wright, of Lake Charles; second runner-up, Madeline Guidry, 13-yearold daughter of Markayla Guidry of DeRidder; photogenic, Haleigh Willis, 14- year-old daughter of Renee and Loy Willis of Sulphur. Deb Miss — Emily Hebert, 11-year-old daughter of Wade and Patricia Hebert of Iowa. Emily was also named most photogenic; first runner-up, Amy Jo Dupuis, 10-year-old daughter of Randell and Tessie Dupuis of Lake Charles; second runner-up, Jenna DiBartolo, 10-year-old daughter of Chris and Chermaine DiBartolo of Lake Charles. Little Miss — Kaitlyn Bergeron, 8-year-old granddaughter of Fae and Lowell 2007 MISS CONTRABAND Morgan Murray Royalty will rule over 2007 festival TEEN MISS Amanda Navarra JR. MISS Karlee Taylor DEB MISS Emily Hebert LITTLE MISS Kaitlyn Bergeron Bergeron of Iowa and daughter of Jackie Bergeron of Lake Charles; first runner-up (tie), Candace Bodin, 6-year-old daughter of Lana and Bill Bodin of Moss Bluff and Kyla Reed, 7-year-old daughter of Angie and Aric Reed of Lake Charles. Reed was also named most photogenic. Petite Miss — Jailyn Moore, 4-year-old daughter of Anthony and Natalie Moore of Moss Bluff. She was also named most photogenic; first runner-up, Haley Reed, 5-year-old daughter of Tracy and Aaron Reed of Lake PETITE MISS Jailyn Moore MASTER Gavin Benoit Peloquin named 2007 Jean Lafitte Bob Peloquin was named 2007 Jean Lafitte by the Buccaneers on Saturday, March 31. Peloquin, with Miss Contraband Morgan Murray and the Buccaneers will rule over the city during the 50th anniversary of Contraband Days. He received his official sword during the sword changing ceremony at the pageant from Keith Jagneaux, the 2006 Jean Lafitte. Peloquin joined the Buccaneers in 1981. He has been married for 44 year to Ruth Davis Peloquin. They have two children, Brian Peloquin and his wife, Jill, and Tracy Peloquin Clark and her husband, Chris. Both Brain and Tracy are members of the Buccaneers. Peloquin has lived in the Lake Charles and Sulphur areas all of his life. He worked for MI Drilling for 40 years until retiring in 1999. He enjoys sports, especially McNeese football and playing tennis. He likes to travel and dabbles in gardening. But most of all, he loves being a Buccaneer. Charles; second runner-up, Madalyn Gordon, 4-yearold daughter of Erin and Stephen Canik and Chuck and Bobbi Gordon of Grand Lake. Master Jean LaFitte — Gavin Benoit, 5-year-old son of Natalie Vincent of Vinton; first runner-up, Timothy Castle, 5-year-old son of Tim and Jennifer Castle of Lake Charles; second runner-up, Logan Moore, 5-year-old son of Mike and Sharamie Moore of Sulphur; most photogenic, Gabriel Johnson, 4- year-old son of Tony and Amanda Johnson of Lake Charles. “Contraband Days 2007” is a special American Press advertising section designed in the News Department. The cover was designed by Earl Vital. Wells Cargo Enclosed Trailers BIG TEX Utility & Equipment trailers & Truck Accessories Tool Boxes RED TAG FACTORY REBATE SALE! ALL ‘06 MODELS REDUCED! COMPARE PRICE & QUALITY! Gooseneck, 5th Wheel and Receiver Hitches, Brake Controllers installed. Full Service Repair Shop & Parts Dept. 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THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2007 CONTRABAND DAYS: GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY ADVERTISING SECTION AMERICAN PRESS AA3 Bikers rev up for annual motorcyle rally The Blazin’ Bikes motorcycle rally will blaze trails during the fourth annual Blazin’ Bikes Rally held in the Lake Area Friday and Saturday, May 11-12, in conjunction with Contraband Days. The Blazin Bikes Motorcycle Rally is a nonprofit event brought to the area by the Greater Lake Charles Rotary Club. The three self-guided tours wind through the Creole Nature Trail All- American Road for a relaxing ride through the marsh’s summer scenery, the North Piney Woods with a visit to the Louisiana Railroad Days Museum in DeQuincy, and the in-town sponsor biker bingo. Bikers will experience demonstrations all weekend from Wells Cornette and friends of the Top Gun Motorcycle School. New to Blazin’ Bikes this year is the Illconduct team. a daring stunt crew considered to be one of America’s top cycle MAY 11-12 AMERICAN PRESS ARCHIVES The Blazin Bikes Motorcycle Rally is a non-profit event brought to the area by the Greater Lake Charles Rotary Club. Registration forms are available online at www.blazinbikesinlakecharles.com . stunt teams. In addition, biker games and vendors will be on hand Friday and Saturday and a bike show with five divisions will be held on Saturday. Bikers of all brands and backgrounds from Louisiana, Texas, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas and Florida will be blazin’ the trails this year. However, the event is gated so that only registered bikes can participate. Registration fees for the driver and passenger are $25 each. Saturday only registration fee is $20 each. Registration for the bike show is $10. Proceeds from this nonprofit rally will benefit three Lake Area charities, including the Greater Lake Charles Rotary Club, Friends of Therapeutic Riding and the Southwest Louisiana Autism Chapter. Registration forms are available online at www.blazinbikesinlakecharles.com . The Blazin’ Bikes Rally is sponsored by Harley Davidson of Lake Charles, Entergy, McDonald’s, First Federal Bank of Louisiana, West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital, Billy Navarre Chevrolet and Honda, Greater Lake Charles Rotary Club, Isle of Capri Casino & Hotel, United Home & RV, Cajun Cooling Inc., Contraband Days, and the Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitors Bureau. For rally registration, contact Patricia Philmon, at 433-5213 Ext. 300, or www.blazinbikesinlakecharles.com. AMERICAN PRESS ARCHIVES Lighting up the sky The Contraband Days Fireworks Spectacular, celebrating the festival’s 50th year, is set for 10 p.m. Saturday, May 12. The event follows the “Louisiana Express” concert on the Malibu Rum Amphitheater Stage. Fireworks and music will be simulcast on Cumulus Broadcasting radio station KYKZ 96.1 FM. ‘Weekend Comedy’ part of festival fun AMERICAN PRESS ARCHIVES Rules and regulations Important rules to obey during the Contraband Days festival include: no open fires, no barbecue pits, no cooking units except for entrants in the barbecue cookoff Saturday, May 12. No alcoholic beverages or glass allowed inside the gates in accordance with a city of Lake Charles ordinance. No beverage coolers or ice chests allowed. Anyone consuming alcoholic beverages on Civic Center grounds must have a valid state driver’s license or valid state ID with photo and must be at least 21 years of age. No pets or weapons of any kind allowed. No tents, canopys, awnings allowed. No bicycles, skates, skateboards, scooters or rollerblades allowed. Battle of the Red Berets spotlights artists Children’s Miracle Network will be the beneficiary this year of the artistic efforts of a dozen or more distinguished citizens who will gather at Bridgepointe Custom Framing, 222 Highway 171 in Moss Bluff, on Saturday, May 5, to paint their masterpiece. Painting will begin at approximately 2 p.m., and the event will conclude with an auction of the artistic creations at 6 p.m. The event, initiated last year to raise money for Hurricane Rita recovery assistance, will again be CAJUN DAYS: MAY 12 MAY 5: IN MOSS BLUFF hosted by its creators, Bridgepointe Custom Framing and Louviere Fine Arts of Moss Bluff. Co-chairpersons for this year’s CMN drive are Ainsley DeSonnier and Laura Leach. The national sponsor is Outback Steakhouse. Last year’s winner, CMN’s own Poddy Champeaux said, “this is a really fun event, not just for the participants, but for everyone attending who had no idea these people had the slightest bit of artistic ability. It’s a real ball and a great way to raise funds for such a worthy cause”. The Battle of the Red Berets this year will be one of the events associated with the celebration of Contraband Days. This year’s participating fledgling artists include Dr. Dale DeSonnier, Dennis Stine, state Sen. Jerry Theunissen, Tom Shearman, Lynn Jones, Buddy Bolton, Leslie Harless, Kevin Guidry, Hunter Lundy, Willie King, Rich Richard and Bill Fuller. Each artist will create a painting of his own choosing to be auctioned at the conclusion of the event. The public is encouraged to attend the affair and vote for their favorite painting or artist by contributing one dollar per vote. More information may be obtained from Bridgepointe Framing, 217-3100, or Louviere Fine Arts, 855-9275. ACTS Theatre Lake Charles has a new comedy ready for presentation to audiences during Contraband Days. Weekend Comedy is scheduled for two performances on the Lake Charles Civic Center stage Thursday and Friday, May 10-11. Curtain time is 7:30 each evening. The play has a plot familiar to many: a marriage now well into its third decade, partners who have lost the spark of their love and the need to revisit times past in ON THE LCCC GROUNDS ■ Dining areas: A dining area tent with tables and chairs sponsored by Lloyd Lauw Collision Center will be located on the Civic Center Seawall Boulevard across from Galley Alley food area. ■ First aid: Acadian Ambulance will host a first aid station near the Cameron State Bank Kids World area located on the Southwest corner of the Civic Center Building. ■ Law enforcement center: The Law Enforcement Center and JUST IN FOR.... • BEADS • PURSES • WALLETS • FLAGS PINS JEWELRY CAJUN BASKETS SPICES AND MUCH MORE! MAY 10-11 order to rediscover a faded romance. Tickets for the production may be obtained in advance at the Lake Charles Civic Center ticket office, Moss Bluff Florist and Gifts, Lakeshore Pharmacy or by phone at 433-2287, ext. 2287. Prices are $17.50 for adults and $15 for students 15 years and older. Tickets may also be purchased at the Civic Center theatre prior to each performance. Lost and Found will be located in a fenced area at the southwest corner of the Civic Center. ■ ATMs: There is an ATM located inside the Civic Center on the first floor. ■ Contraband Days event information and site map: A Contraband Days printable schedule and site map is available at www.contrabanddays.com. Pocket-size event schedules will be available at the entrance gates of the festival. GIFT BASKETS & NOVELTIES 3006 Kirkman St. • 337-562-1582 • www.cajundepeaux.com 00345535 Cajun Days, one of oldest and most popular Contraband Days events, will be 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, May 12, in the Lake Charles Civic Center Exhibition Hall. Cajun Days will feature Local Owners John and Cindy Palma SALES • SERVICE • PARTS four local Cajun bands. There will be a large dance floor, plenty of seating and food and drink will be available throughout the Contraband Days Festival. Here is the Cajun Days Band lineup: Deck Widths - 34” through 72” Engine - 19 through 35 hp Gas & Diesel Mow Speed up to 8.7 acres per hour Ground Speed - up to 15 mph Gotta Mow Commercial Grade Mower at Homeowner Prices! FINANCING AVAILABLE $ 49 00 notes as low as A Month WAC Gotta Mow. 1626 HODGES LAKE CHARLES 436-7266 www.harlowlms.com Quest Models ON SALE May 7 – June 4 10 a.m.-noon — Ellis Vanicor and Lacassine Playboys. Noon-2 p.m. — Kira Viator and Bayou Beat. 2-4 p.m. — Jason Fry and Lagniappe. 4-6 p.m. — Chris Miller and Bayou Roots. Gate admission is $3 per person; parking is $2. 00345948 Deck Widths - 48” and 52” Engine - 22 and 24 hp Briggs & Stratton Speed 0 to 7.0 mph forward/ 0 to 5.0 mph reverse Warranty - 3-year homeowner GOOD FOOD, GOOD TIMES 00345678 For hand-cut steaks, fall-off-the-bone ribs, a variety of chicken and seafood, signature salads and freshly baked rolls, meet us at O’Charley’s. 1780 W. Prien Lake Road, Lake Charles (337) 478-9927
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