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CSE?Federal Credit Union Receives AwardsCSE Federal Credit Union was honored with two prestigious Diamond Awards from the most respected competition for excellence in marketing and business development in the credit union industry. Presented by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) …

Delta Downs Donates to United WayDelta Downs Racetrack Casino & Hotel announced that it has made a contribution of more than $58,000 to the United Way of Southwest Louisiana. Delta Downs and its parent company, Boyd Gaming, have a long-standing relationship with the United Way. The company …

Family Foundation Honors Philanthropists of the YearFamily Foundation of Southwest Louisiana, the endowment arm of Family & Youth, honored Mike and Martha Holleman, the Mallard Cove Men’s Golf Association and John and Ginny Henning for giving their time, talent and treasure for the betterment …

L’Auberge Donates to Connections Count!L’Auberge Casino Resort proudly supports the Connections Count! Professional Development Conference with a $5,000 donation. Family & Youth’s 15th annual conference connects mental health professionals and practitioners from throughout Louisiana as they …

Progressive Waste Solutions Expands Local Sales TeamProgressive Waste Solutions has expanded its local sales team with the addition of Jake Philmon as district sales manager and sales representative Kevin “Davis” LaFleur. Philmon comes to Progressive Waste Solutions with over 30 years of …

Eric Zartler Receives AwardThe Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) presented the Super Sport Award to Eric Zartler, senior sales manager /athletics of the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau at the annual LHSAA Convention. This award is given to the …

Dr. Gilmore Award RecipientRichard Gilmore, MD, was named the CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital 2012 John Green Martin Compassionate Care Award recipient at the Annual CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital Physician Christmas Party held at L’Auberge Casino Resort. Dr. Gilmore, a cardiologist, has been on …

Calcasieu Community Clinic Elects 2013 OfficersAt its recent end of the year meeting, the Calcasieu Community Clinic board of directors recognized Dr. Daniel Weaver for his outstanding contributions to the clinic, including serving as its president for the past two years. At this meeting, the board …

Lake Charles Recognized for Health and Wellness GoalsThe National League of Cities has recognized the City of Lake Charles for recent completion of key health and wellness goals for Let’s Move! Cities, Towns and Counties. LMCTC is a major component of First Lady Michelle Obama’s comprehensive Let’s …

Graduation at Law Enforcement Training Academy The Calcasieu Parish Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy completed its 103rd Basic Academy by conducting graduation ceremonies today for 46 officers representing 16 agencies in the five-parish area. There were 44 officers who completed 320 hours …

IBERIABANK Donates to Habitat for HumanityIBERIABANK, the 125-year-old subsidiary of IBERIABANK Corporation, is pleased to announce a $25,000 donation to the Calcasieu Area Habitat for Humanity. One of Habitat’s requirements for qualifying families to be considered for a home is that they must …

L’Auberge Donates to Tasting on the TerraceL’Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles recently hosted “Tasting on the Terrace,” a wine-tasting event in support of the Children’s Advocacy Center at Family & Youth. All proceeds from ticket sales, raffle tickets and a percentage of wine sales from The …

WCCH Auxiliary Donates to Hospital’s Foundation The West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital Foundation recently received a donation in the amount of $7,850 from the WCCH Auxiliary. The donation, made possible by proceeds from sales in the Auxiliary’s Gift Shoppe, was made to assist the WCCH Foundation …

Pinnacle/L’Auberge Donate to NHMSCPinnacle Entertainment, Inc. and L’Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles announced an $80,000 donation to the National Hurricane Museum & Science Center via the Pinnacle Entertainment Foundation. The center will offer interactive and immersive learning experiences …

WCCH Names Safety Officer West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital has named J.W. Peloquin as its new safety officer. In this role, he will be responsible for developing and recommending new procedures and approaches to the hospital’s safety program and will assist hospital leaders in enforcing safety …

CHRISTUS Welcomes Dr. HamanCHRISTUS St. Patrick Medical Group welcomes Moss Bluff native Timothy Haman, MD, internal medicine and infectious disease physician, to a new clinic, CHRISTUS St. Patrick Medical Group Internal Medicine Clinic-Moss Bluff. A 2003 graduate of LSU, Dr. Haman received his …

First Federal Bank Supports Family and Youth FestivalFirst Federal Bank donated $5,000 to the Family & Youth Festival 2012. The festival will take place on Sat., Aug. 25 at the Lake Charles Civic Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $2 for children and $3 for adults. Family & Youth …

Cameron Communications Supports Marshland FestivalCameron Communications is proud to continue their support of the Marshland Festival Association by sponsoring this event with a corporate donation of $5,000.00. This festival is rated in the top 20 events by the Southeastern Tourism Society. The …

Susan A. Jones, MD, Joins Memorial Medical GroupSusan A. Jones, MD, an internal medicine physician, has joined the Memorial Medical Group, the largest physician group in Southwest Louisiana. Her office will continue to be located at 2708 2nd Avenue, Suite C, in Lake Charles. Dr. Jones is a native …