The Times of Southwest Louisiana presents AM6
Save this issue! – Annual Manual 6 – our reference to the five-parish Imperial Calcasieu. We've listed not just phone numbers and addresses, but also websites, where available. There's information about local governments, utilities, health, education, the arts, parks and recreation and more. This basic information is a resource for you to keep on hand (or in your car) -- whether you are longtime Southwest Louisiana resident, or new to the Imperial Calcasieu region. {Note: Except where indicated, all area codes are (337).}
REGIONAL RESOURCES
United Way of SWLA
The United Way of Southwest Louisiana is an independent, not-for-profit corporation, governed by a Board of Directors of local volunteers. The United Way raises money to support 81 programs in 56 human services agencies from throughout the Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, and Jefferson Davis parishes to improve the quality for children, families, adults and senior citizens. 715 Ryan Street, Suite 102, Lake Charles 70601. Call 433-1088. Or visit www.unitedwayswla.org
Chamber SWLA
The Chamber/Southwest Louisiana serves five parishes: Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron and Jeff Davis, creating economic opportunity, and demanding responsible government and quality education. The Chamber’s objective is to expand the service area to coincide with economic growth, the availability of organization resources and the interest of other adjacent areas. The Chamber/Southwest Louisiana has more than 900 members representing a wide range of small and large businesses and professions. For more information, contact The Chamber/Southwest Louisiana at 120 West Pujo Street, P.O. Box 3110, Lake Charles, LA 70602-3110. Phone: 433-3632. Fax: 436-3727. or visit their Web site at: www.chamberswla.org
310info.org
310info/211 a program of the Volunteer Center of Southwest Lousiana, Inc. is an Information & Referral center that links callers with resources throughout Southwest and Central Louisiana. 310info/211 can provide enrollment services for agencies that assist inquirers with meeting their basic needs and may also provide financial assistance to individuals and families. 310info/211 has a Web site www.310info.org where there is a wealth of information, and a person can reach 310info/2-1-1 by dialing 2-1-1 or (337) 310-4636 or (866) 310-4636. Anyone can volunteer online with 310info/2-1-1. A call specialist can be reached M-F during the hours of 8-4:30 pm. There is information available after hours just dial 2-1-1.
ALLEN PARISH
If you love the outdoor life, we have hunting at West Bay Game Reserve and also at Dry Creek Ranch, fishing on the Calcasieu River, Ouiska Chitto and other creeks and rivers, Trotting-bred racing, canoeing on the most peaceful rivers with beautiful white sandy beaches you will ever see anywhere, and great sporting events. We have The Grand Casino Coushatta has. For those of you looking for other things we have flea markets, shopping, museums, and lots of festivals.
The population of Allen Parish has a population of approximately 25, 635. Oakdale is the largest city with 8,000 followed by Kinder with 3,000. The parish seat is Oberlin.
Allen Parish is a rural community renown for its farming, hunting, fishing & canoeing and offers some of the best canoeing in the state on the Calcasieu and Whiskey Chitto rivers. West Bay Wildlife Management Area is open year round for bird watching or hunting. Allen Parish festivals include Oberlin's Cajun Rendezvous, the Kinderfest, Oakdale's Springfest and Elizabeth's Country Christmas. The Allen Parish is the home of the Coushatta Indian Tribe known as the "Red Shoes People." Visit the Coushatta Indian Reservation, the Fuller-Edwards Arboretum in Oakdale, Grant's Syrup-Making Mill and Christmas Tree Farm, and trotting bred racing at Soileau Downs Race Track. The Grand Casino Coushatta, located 5 miles north of Kinder on US Hwy. 165, the largest land-based casino resort in Louisiana and offers over 3,000 slots and 80 gaming tables, live entertainment, restaurants, hotels and motels, RV resort pads, special events area, onsite fuel facility, and a championship golf course.
www.allenparish.com
Allen Parish Police Jury
Oberlin, LA
Phone: 639-4328
E-mail: appj@centuryinter.net
Allen Parish Cooperative Extension
104 South Fourth Street, Oberlin, LA
Phone: 639-4376 Fax: 639-2985
Louisiana State Police
Allen Parish
33rd Judicial District Court
P. O. Box 839, Oberlin 70655
639-4353
M-F 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
While traveling through Allen Parish, to report a crash or for emergency assistance, you may contact local law enforcement by dialing "9-1-1"; or if you have a cellular phone, you may contact LSP Troop D by dialing *LSP (*577)
HOSPITALS
Allen Parish Hospital
Kinder, 738-2527
Oakdale Community Hospital
130 Hospital Drive, Oakdale
(318) 335-3700
UTLILITIES
Telephone
Centurytel: (800) 201-4102 Business
(800) 201-4099 Residential
Bell South: (888) 757-6500
Elizabeth Telephone Co.
PO Box 127, Elizabeth 70638
(318) 634-5222 or (800)737-3900
Natural Gas
Entex/Center Point: (800) 477-0177
Electricity
Beauregard Electric Cooperative:
(800)367-0275
Central Louisiana Electric Company
(CLECO): (800) 622-6537
Entergy
Customer Service: (800) 368-3749 Emergencies: (800)368-3749
Jefferson Davis Electric Co-Op
Jennings Office 824-4330
Cameron Office 775-5332
Water and Sewer
S.W. Allen Parish Water Dist.: 738-5621
La Rural Water Association: 738-2896
Oakdale, City of Oakdale
Kinder, Town of Kinder
Oberlin, Town of Oberlin
Elizabeth, Town of Elizabeth
Reeves, West Allen Parish Water District/Septic Tanks
SCHOOLS
Allen Parish School Board
639-4311
417 West Court Street, Oberlin 70655
Louisiana Tech. College, Oakdale Campus
607 Highway 1152, Oakdale 71463
(318) 335-3944
RECREATION & TOURISM
The Allen Parish Welcome Center is located at 12855 Hwy. 165 North, Kinder.
The Allen Parish Tourist Commission is located at 8904 Hwy. 165 in Oberlin.
P.O. Box 1280, Oberlin, Louisiana 70655
Toll Free (888) 639-4868
Telephone (337) 639-4868
Fax (337) 639-4911
E-mail: director@allenparish.com
Coushatta Indian Tribal Museum
The Coushatta Indian Museum, located on the Coushatta Tribal Reservation lands near Elton, La., displays Coushatta arts and artifacts. The Coushatta Tribe is known for their beautiful pine needle baskets. Tours are available for individuals or groups.
Open Mon. -- Thurs. 9 a.m. to Noon & 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Fri. 9 a.m. to Noon.
584-1541 or 584-1433
Grand Casino Coushatta
Grand Casino Coushatta, Louisiana's largest land-based gaming resort, is owned and operated by the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana. (800) 584-7263, www.gccoushatta.com.
RiceWood Golf Course
Ten minutes north of the Grand Casino Coushatta on Hwy. 165 between Oberlin and Oakdale. RiceWood offers 18 holes, a driving range, and cart rental, Senior Citizen's rates from Monday to Thursday, a Pro Shop, club house facilities and a fully stocked 19th hole.
BEAUREGARD PARISH
The population of Beauregard Parish is about 34, 978. There are two incorporate communities - DeRidder and Merryville. From dinner theatre to canoeing to hunting - there's lots to do in Beauregard Parish. Birders find the area rich in opportunities, for half of the birds of North America are found in Southwest Louisiana. DeRidder is surrounded by marvelous waterways popular with canoe lovers nationwide. Chief among these are the Sabine River, Whiskey Chitto, Toro Bayou and Kisatchie Bayou. There is hunting for game and river and lake fishing.
Beauregard Parish Police Jury
P.O. Box 310, DeRidder 70634
463-7019
Beauregard E-911
For EMERGENCIES ONLY dial 911
Examples of emergencies include situations when there is immediate danger from fire, crime, injury or illness. Do not call 911 for non-emergencies. Voice and TDD/TTY Access
Louisiana State Police Beauregard Parish
36th Judicial District
P.O. Box 99, DeRidder 70634
463-5578
M-F 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Contact local law enforcement by dialing 9-1-1; or if you have a cellular phone, you may contact LSP Troop D by dialing *LSP (*577).
Beauregard Parish Library
205 South Washington St, DeRidder, La
Phone (318) 463-6217 or (800) 524-6239
Hours: 9 a.m. -5:30 p.m. Tue-Fri & 9 a.m. -1 p.m. Sat. Closed on Sun-Mon
www.library.beau.org
Beauregard Tourist Commission
P O Box 1174, DeRidder 70634
(318) 463-5534 or (800) 738-5534.
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon-Fri & 10 a.m. -3 p.m. Sat
www.beau.org/~beautour
THEATRE
Impromptu Players Community Theater
Live community theatre and dinner theatre
1055 Lindsey Street, P. O. Box 43, DeRidder, LA 70634
462-2751 or 462-8001 (after 7 p.m.)
MUSEUMS & HISTORICAL ENACTMENTS
Beauregard Parish Museum & Lois Loftin Museum
In the KCS Railroad Depot, downtown DeRidder
Displays of the history of Beauregard Parish & the largest doll collection in Louisiana.
The Merryville Museum
628 North Railroad Ave., Merryville
One block off Highway 110 West in downtown Merryville
Open Sat. & Sun., 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
825-6312 or 825-6246
Merryville Living History Heritage Festival
Each April on the Merryville Museum grounds, 110 West, Merryville
Heritage demonstrations of the late 1800s and early 1900s. Free admission
463-5534
MEDICAL
Metropolitan Ambulance Service
P O Box 1328, DeRidder 70634
(318) 462-6219 (24 Hours a day)
Beauregard Memorial Hospital
600 S. Pine Street, DeRidder 70634
462-7100
www.beauregard.org
Department of Health & HOSPITALS, Office Of Public Health Beauregard Parish Health Unit
P O Box 327, DeRidder 70634
(318) 463-4486
Sabine Valley Hospital (Rehabilitation Hospital of Merryville)
Inpatient Rehabilitation, Outpatient Therapy, Occupational Therapy
P O Box 519, Merryville 70653
(800) 246-9556
UTLILITIES
BECI - Electricity
Beauregard Electric Coop, Inc.
1010 East First Street, DeRidder 70634
463-6221 or (800) 367-0275
(888) 367-0275 Automated Outage/Billing Inquiry System
CLECO -- Electricity
2030 Donahue Ferry Road, Pineville
(318)484-7400
For emergencies or power outages, contact 24-hour call center: (800) 622-6537
DeRidder Propane
332 HWY 26, DeRidder 70634
463-4325 or (800) 323-4325
www.deridderpropane.com
Center Point/ Entex: (800) 477-0177
CALCASIEU PARISH
Calcasieu Parish has a rich history, diversified economy and a variety of recreational opportunities.The parish offers everything from hunting, fishing, casino gaming and horse racing, to museums, theatre, great food and music. Southwest Louisiana is the "Festival Capital" of Louisiana, with something going on nearly every weekend, celebrating food, music, and culture. For more information, visit the Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Web site at www.visitlakecharles.org.
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
P.O. Drawer 3287, Lake Charles 70602
721-3500
Fax: 437-3399
E-mail: administration@cppj.net
www.cppj.net
TOURISM
Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitors Bureau
Southwest Louisiana offers festivals, carnivals, celebrations, camping, hunting, fishing, casino gaming, shopping, museums, live theatre and live music. For the latest information, contact the Convention and Visitors Bureau at 436-9588 and visit their Web site at www.visitlakecharles.org
UTLILITIES
Telephone
BellSouth (888) 757-6500 www.bellsouth.com
Cameron Telephone 583-2111 Carlyss area
Century Telephone Company (800) 443-8374 Iowa area
Natural Gas
CenterPoint Energy, 3700 Gerstner Memorial Dr., Lake Charles 477-0070
CenterPoint Energy ,Sulphur and Carlyss area 625-4171
City of Westlake Gas Co. 433-0691
Electricity
Entergy Electric (800) 368-3749, Entergy Outage Reports 800-968-8243
Beauregard Electric Cooperation (800) 367-0275
Jeff Davis Electric Cooperation (800) 256-5332
Vinton Electricity and Public Works 589-7453 www.cityofvinton.com
Water
City of Lake Charles Water Division, 326 Pujo Street, Lake Charles, La. 491-1307
City of Sulphur Water Division, 500 N. Huntington Street, Sulphur,La. 527-4500
City of Westlake Water Division, 2001 Jones Street, Westlake, La. 433-0691
City of Iowa Water Division, 115 N. Thomas Avenue, Iowa, La. 582-3535
Carlyss Water district, 4015 Sherry Street, Sulphur, La. 583-2777
Moss Bluff, Gillis water district, 166 School St., Lake Charles 855-7250
Mossville water district, 1141 Watertower Road, Westlake 882-0585
Mallard Junction water district, 300 Deshotel Lane, Lake Charles 439-5286
LeBleu Settlement water district, 6407 Highway 3059, Lake Charles 582-3064
Houston River water district, 745 Jim Pickens Road, Sulphur 528-3446
North Westlake water district, 2435 Westwood Road, Westlake 433-8353
DeQuincy, Houston River, 1270 Rigmaiden Cemetary Road, DeQuincy 786-5578
Vinton Water Department 589-7453 (www.cityofvinton.com)
Cable
Sudden Link 1538 East Prien Lake Road, Lake Charles, La. 477-9674
CommuniComm, P.O. Box 640, Westlake, La. 436-5538
Carlyss Cablevision, P.O. Box 167, Sulphur, La. 583-2018
Delta Cablecomm, 301 E. Fifth Ave., Oakdale 335-1804 or (800) 738-3337
Cameron Communications, Carlyss, (800) 737-3900
Vehicle Registration
Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (800) 877-368-5463
Schools
Calcasieu Parish School Board
Main Office: 1724 Kirkman St., Lake Charles 70601
491-1600
TRANSPORTATION
City of Lake Charles Public Transit System
491-1253
www.cityoflakecharles.com
Lake Charles Regional Airport
500 Airport Blvd, Lake Charles, La.
Airline: Continental Express
(800) 525-0280
Greyhound Bus Station
3034 Legion Street, Lake Charles, La.
439-4576 or (800) 231-2222
HOSPITALS
Christus St. Patrick Hospital
524 S. Ryan, Lake Charles 70601
436-2511
www.stpatrickhospital.org
DeQuincy Memorial Hospital
110 West 4th Street, DeQuincy 70633
786-1200
www.dequincyhospital.com
Lake Charles Memorial
1701 Oak Park Boulevard, Lake Charles 70601
494-3000
www.lcmh.com
Lake Charles Memorial Gauthier Campus
1900 W. Gauthier Road, Lake Charles, LA 70605
Family Birth Center, Special Care Nursery, and Women's Specialty Center
480-7000
www.lcmh.com/baby
Walter Olin Moss Regional Medical Center
1000 Walters St, Lake Charles 70905
475-8100
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital
701 Cypress Street, Sulphur, 70663
527-7034
www.wcch.com
Women and Children's Hospital
4200 Nelson Road, Lake Charles 70605
474-6370
www.women-childrens.com
CAMERON PARISH
Cameron Parish, the largest parish in Louisiana with a population of 7, 238, is still recovering from Hurricane Rita that hit in 2005. The parish sustained major damage from 2008 with Hurricane Ike. Recovery efforts continue throughout the towns, schools, waterways, parks and recreational facilities. Cameron Parish is still in the process of cleaning up, rebuilding and repairing. For information, visit www.parishofcameron.net.
CAMERON PARISH POLICE JURY
P. O. Box 1280, Cameron, LA 70631
www.user.camtel.net/cameron/public
Phone: 775-5718
Fax: 542-4145
E-mail: camparjury@camtel.net
UTLILITIES
Telephone
Cameron Telephone Company: (800) 737-3900
Bell South: (888) 757-6500
Natural Gas
Center Point/ Entex: (800) 477-0177
Electricity
Entergy Customer Service: (800) 368-3749 (1-800-ENTERGY).
Emergencies: (800) 368-3749 (1-800-ENTERGY).
Power outages: (800) 968-8243 (1-800-9OUTAGE).
Jefferson Davis Electric Cooperative
Jennings Office: 824-4330
Cameron Office: 775-5332
To Report Outages: (800) 256-5332
Water and Sewer
Cameron Parish waterworks districts are:
Cameron: 775-5660
Hackberry: 762-3935
Creole: 542-4718
Grand Chenier: 538-4504, 538-2440
Holly Beach-Johnson Bayou: 569-2110
Grand Lake-Sweetlake: 598-3439
Cameron Parish Emergency Preparedness
775-7048
Medical
South Cameron Memorial Hospital
5360 West Creole Hwy
Cameron, LA 70631
542-4111
Cameron Council on Aging
P.O. Box 8801
Grand Lake, LA 70606
905-6000
SCHOOLS
Cameron Parish Schools
School Board Office
Physical Address: 1027 Hwy 384, Grand Lake, Lake Charles, LA 70607
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1548, Cameron, LA70631
Phone: (337) 905-5784 or (866) 447-8057
Fax: (337) 905-5097
www.cameron.k12.la.us
RECREATION & TOURISM
Cameron Parish wildlife and recreation areas were severely impacted by Hurricane Rita. Recovery efforts continue. Some sites have reopened for public use, some have limited access, some are not yet open to the public. Call ahead for the latest status and information.
Hackberry Recreation District
1250 Recreation Circle, Hackberry
762-3535
Johnson Bayou Recreation District
135 Berwick Rd., Cameron
569-2288
Grand Lake Recreation District #5
108 Recreation Lane, Grand Lake
598-3333
Cameron Recreation District #6
300 LeBleu Camp Rd., Cameron
775-5087
Recreation District 7 Creole Community Center
P.O. Box 294, Creole
542-4603
Recreation District #8
Rt. 1, Box 228, Gueydan
536-6963
Grand Chenier Rec. Dist. 99
P.O. Box 207, Grand Chenier
538-2457
Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge
1428 Hwy 27, Bell City
598-2216
Creole Nature Trail
Highway 27 South
(800) 456-7952
www.creolenaturetrail.com
Sabine National Wildlife Refuge
3000 Main Street, Hackberry
Office Hours: M-F 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
762-3816
Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge
209 Nature Road, Lake Arthur
Office Hours: M-F 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
774-5923
Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge
5476 Grand Chenier Highway, Grand Chenier
Office Hours: M-F 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
538-2276
JEFF DAVIS PARISH
Jeff Davis Parish offers a chance to explore and experience Cajun food, music and traditions. Jennings, Lake Arthur, Welsh and Elton are towns which also reflect the influence of settlers from the Midwest -- now blended with the culture and traditions of Southwest Louisiana. Jeff Davis Parish offers historical and art museums, and live theatre. The population of Jeff Davis Parish is approximately 31, 263 in 650 square miles. From nature to theatre to art museums and Cajun festivals, Jeff Davis has it all.
Jeff Davis Tourist Information Center
LA Gas & Oil Park, Jennings, 70546
100 Rue de l'Acadie: I-10 park Exit 64
Open year-round Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
821-5521 or (800) 264-5521
www.jeffdavis.org
E-mail: jeffdavis@centurytel.net
JEFFERSON DAVIS PARISH POLICE JURY
PO Box 1409, Jennings, LA 70546
Phone: 824-4792
Fax: 824-8908
Sheriff
320 East Plaquemine St., Room 100, Jennings
821-2134
Louisiana State Police
Jefferson Davis Parish
31st Judicial District
P. O. Box 863, Jennings 70546
821-2102
To report a crash or for emergency assistance, you may contact local law enforcement by dialing "9-1-1"; or if you have a cellular phone, you may contact LSP Troop D by dialing *LSP (*577).
Jennings American Legion Hospital
616-7000
Jennings Airport: 824-1567
SCHOOLS
School Board
203 East Plaquemine, Jennings 70546
824-1834
PARKS & RECREATION
Chateau Des Cocodries (Alligator House)
Louisiana Oil & Gas Park
100 Rue de l' Acadie, (I-10 park Exit 64), Jennings
Alligator feeding times: June-Aug., Mon. at 1:30 p.m.
Open year-round Mon. through Fri. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. -5 p.m.
Free admission.
821-5521 or (800) 264-5521
Jean Lafitte Scenic Byway
Begin at the Jeff Davis Tourist Information Center and Chateau des Cocodries (House of Alligators) in Jennings, located in the Louisiana Oil and Gas Park, just north of Interstate 10, Exit 64 (100 Rue de l'Acadie)
Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge
209 Nature Road, Lake Arthur
774-5923
Founders Park
In Historic Downtown Jennings
341 North Main St., Jennings,
821-5500
Zigler Art Museum
411 Clara St.
Jennings, LA 70546
824-0114
ZiglerArt Museum.com
