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Our Recommendations for the Best of Louisiana Summer
4. HEAD NORTH TO NATCHITOCHES Did you know that Natchitoches is the oldest settlement in the entire Louisiana Purchase? Explore Front Street and the many historic homes around Natchitoches. You could spend a whole day driving up and down Cane River, discovering the Creole National Heritage area and checking out the beautiful plantations, including Oakland, Cherokee, Melrose, and others. 5. VISIT THE ALEXANDRIA ZOO Created in 1926, the Alexandria Zoo is the most popular family attraction in Alexandria. This certified facility is a great spot to spend a day 6. GET TO KNOW OUR CENTRAL LOUISIANA HISTORY There are plenty of interesting places to explore right around Alexandria, including the Southern Forest Heritage Museum, The River Oaks Art Center, The Alexandria Museum of Art, The Kent House, and the Hotel Bentley. Or discover more about your family’s ancestry and local historical artifacts at the Alexandria Genealogical Library. 7. SPEND A DAY ON THE WATER From fishing and boating, to hanging out and taking a dip, our local lakes can be enjoyed in many ways. Kincaid Lake, Cotile Lake, Indian Creek Lake, Cane River, and Red River all offer under the cool canopy of trees and explore the wildlife.
It’s been an unusually cold spring for us, but summer is finally here! We’re ready to enjoy all the season has to offer, and we bet you are too. Since it’s on all our minds, we’ve created a Top 10 list of things to do in Central Louisiana and around the state this summer. Enjoy! 1. TAKE A HIKE We have some great natural areas nearby. The Kisatchie National Forest is Louisiana’s only National Forest, covering over 600,000 acres in Central and North Louisiana. The forest around Kincaid Lake is a beautiful place to hike or great for mountain biking. You can also venture up to Natchitoches Parish to the Kisatchie Bayou Campground. The bayou runs over a terrain you don’t normally see in Louisiana, with rocks and rapids. It’s quite a sight to see! 2. ENJOY A SNO CONE Did you know the sno cone was first invented in New Orleans? If you’re in New Orleans, go to Hansen’s Sno-Bliz on Tchoupitoulas and get the original from 1939. Or you can go to Sneaux on the Geaux right here in Alexandria for a great local version of this Louisiana creation. 3. EXPLORE THE LOUISIANA MARSH Head down south and explore the incredible ecosystem that is our Louisiana marsh. You can get a firsthand view by kayak or get more adventurous with an airboat tour or even a sea plane!
great spots to relax. You may also get a glimpse of the wildlife, such as the bald eagles around Kincaid Lake.
8. IMMERSE YOURSELF IN NATIONAL HISTORY
Of course, New Orleans has a lot to offer, but next time you’re there, make time for a visit to the past at the National World War II Museum. Originally the National D-Day Museum, the WWII Museum is now housed in five beautiful buildings with tons of exhibits and educational information about the war. It’s an unbelievable experience. 9. CAMP AT A STATE PARK Louisiana has an abundance of great state parks where you can camp, rent a cabin, explore nature, and just soak in the peace and quiet. 10. PARTICIPATE IN THE FESTIVE FUN Louisiana is famous for its festivals, and even when the summer gets hot, that doesn’t stop us from celebrating. Head to Ruston for the Peach Festival, Bunkie for the Corn Festival, the Shrimp Festival in Delcambre, the Duck Festival in Gueydan, or the
Watermelon Festival in DeRidder. You won’t be disappointed.
We hope our list sparks some inspiration for you and your family to get out and enjoy some of our local treasures. Enjoy the start to the summer! –Bart Jones and Don Cassano
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Save Big on Airfare With This Simple Rule The Best Time to Book a Flight
In case you haven’t noticed, traveling is expensive . It can feel like you’re signing away your soul when you sit down to plan a vacation. But when it comes to flights, there’s good news: They’re getting cheaper! According to a 2017 report published by online travel company ODIGEO, long-distance trips across Europe fell 7 percent last year. Luckily, the same trend is reflected in North American airlines as they engage in a price war to woo a growing base of ultrafrugal travelers.
are slippery; CheapAir.com’s 2017 Annual Airfare Study determined that the fares for any given trip go up or down an average of 71 times, about $33 each shift. When you purchase your flight is nearly as important as where you’re going. But how do you choose a booking window that will maximize your savings? According to the CheapAir.com study, in which they evaluated 921 million airfares, the best time to book is 21–105 days in advance of your flight, on average. If you want to get even more specific, try to book 55–75 days out, and book on a Sunday. Many travelers swear by Tuesday and Wednesday bookings, but as Condé Nast Traveler
reports, Expedia and the Airlines Reporting Corporation say that Sunday is the way to go, based on data from billions of flights. Tuesday and Wednesday are usually the cheapest days to actually fly though. The CheapAir.com study also pinpoints the absolute best windows for specific seasons: 54 days for winter trips, 75 days for spring, 76 days for summer, and 45 days for fall. Of course, these are averages, but if you stick to these rules and check fares regularly on sites like Kayak.com, SkyScanner.com, Momondo.com, and on the handy app Hopper, you can rest easy knowing you’re getting close to the best price possible.
Still, a $600 summer flight to Honolulu isn’t exactly pocket change. What’s worse, flight prices
Client Testimonial
“My name is Mary Rhodes. My start began a long time ago. Before there was a new Elite building, I began going to physical therapy after a knee replacement. Later on, I had three back surgeries and both rotator cuffs repaired. My experience here has been wonderful and really helpful to my goal of getting back to normal. They are friendly people who will answer any questions about your condition with honest answers. They are very courteous to everyone. I will always recommend them to my family and friends. Keep up the good work!”
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Why Advocacy Matters
Speaking Up for Our Profession and Our Patients Several weeks ago, I had the opportunity to go to Washington, D.C., where four of us represented Louisiana physical therapists at the APTA Federal Affairs Forum. At the forum, PTs from all over the country come together to get updated on national issues important to our profession. We also go to Capitol Hill to lobby our Congressional delegation, updating them on what’s important to us and how they can help. Just like on the state level, they know us and respect us because we always communicate with them, and they know that we work for all PTs across the country. Louisiana citizens now have the right to access physical therapy without the burden of attaining a referral or prescription. This is something that we worked very hard for on a state level for many years. A group of concerned and energetic PTs advocated for our citizens and our profession and achieved a great goal. We continue to participate in the legislative process in Baton Rouge, visiting the Capitol for PT Day and testifying in front of the legislature for bills that influence our profession and how we
practice. Our legislators know who we are and what we stand for, because we’ve become a strong collective voice in our districts and beyond by communicating with them frequently. Advocating for our profession is important. From a simple discussion with a student or a patient to going to our state capital or our nation’s capital, we believe it is our duty to do everything we can to support our peers and our patients. If we don’t advocate for our profession, who will? Problems and issues that affect our profession and patients will not just go away. We all have to do our parts
On a national level, the American Physical Therapy Association, with its 100,000 members, leads the way in advocating for our profession. Many are aware that the Medicare cap on physical therapy was recently eliminated. This could not and would not have happened without the hard work of the APTA and its members. That’s just one way the association and its dedicated volunteers work hard to help all.
to help make the world in which we work a better place. Advocacy is how that gets done.
Have a Laugh!
Father’s Day Chili Lime Chicken Wings
Ingredients •
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1 lime, halved
4 pounds chicken wings
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Extra-virgin olive oil
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1 stick unsalted butter, softened
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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1 1/4 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
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Chopped cilantro for garnish
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1/4 cup honey
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1/4 cup soy sauce
Directions 1. Heat oven to 425 F. 2. Rinse wings under cold water and pat dry. Season liberally with salt and pepper, and drizzle with olive oil. Roast on a baking sheet for 25 minutes or until skin becomes crisp and brown. 3. Blend butter, red curry paste, honey, and soy sauce in a large mixing bowl. 4. Toss wings in butter mixture. Squeeze lime juice on top, transfer to serving plate, and garnish with cilantro.
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• Our Favorite Summer Spots
• Cut Down on Flight Costs With This Simple Rule
• Hear From a Happy Client
• Why Patient Advocacy Matters • Father’s Day Chili Lime Chicken Wings • 3 Fathers Who Risked It All for Their Kids
This Father’s Day, thousands of dads will receive a “No. 1 Dad” mug to sip coffee out of at the office. But the following dads took that “No. 1” to a new level. Brian Munn gave his son a liver transplant. When doctors discovered that baby Caleb Munn had a rare disease called biliary atresia, they told his parents that he was unlikely to survive past age 2 without a liver transplant. Luckily, his father was a perfect match, and he eagerly donated part of his liver in March 2015 to save his son’s life. 3 Awesome Dads Fathers Who Put Their Lives on the Line for Their Kids
Greg Alexander battled a bear for his son’s life. While camping in the backcountry of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Greg Alexander was startled awake at dawn by the screams of his 16-year-old son, Gabriel. He rushed out of his hammock to see a black bear dragging his son away by the head. Without hesitation, he kicked the beast in the side, and when that didn’t work, he leapt onto its back and started punching it in the face. When the bear finally released Gabriel, Greg threw rocks until it fled. His son was hurt but made a full recovery in the hospital over the coming weeks.
Artur Magomedov saved his daughters from ISIS. Artur Magomedov was devastated to discover that his wife had taken his 3- and 10-year-old daughters from their home in Dagestan under the cover of night, flown to Turkey, and crossed into Syria to join ISIS. But he resolved to get his kids back. After a long, hazardous journey, he arrived in Tabqa to embrace his two daughters. To leave the caliphate — under penalty of death — they hitched a ride to the border one night and crawled along a railway line until they were within 70 meters of the border. Then they ran under fire from Turkish border guards until they could scramble into tall grasses. After some help from the Russian consulate in Istanbul, they made it back home, together again and safe.
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