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American Press
22-05-2025
- General
- American Press
Mark Bordelon
Mark Dwayne Bordelon, 59, of Lake Charles passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025 in a local hospital. Mark was born Nov. 11, 1965 in Houston, Texas and has lived most of his life in the Lake area. He was a graduate of Sulphur High School and attended LA Tech University and McNeese State University. He worked his youngest years with friends at Chula Vista and later worked in sales for Billy Navarre Chevrolet. He worked the past 30 years for Johnson Funeral Home where he served countless families in their most difficult times. Mark's nature was a gift to all who knew him, he humbly helped and cared for friends and family with any request, especially in their time of need. He also loved to have a good time. He was a member of Krewe des Lunatiques for many years, was Duke with his Duchess Marion and King with his Queen Marion in 2002, he also served a second time as Duke and again in 2013 was King of the Krewe. He was a member of Krewe des Pirates and was elected as Captain of the Ball for the upcoming Mardi Gras season and as a member of the Buccaneers and their Pirate Festival, Mark enjoyed being a part of the Cannon Crew. He enjoyed driving his Jeep and loved to take it out 'naked' with the top off. Mark's talent was playing pool. He was a member of the LCAPL Tuesday and Thursday night League, was ranked #1 and top 5 of the Top Gun For Men, and competed annually at the State Championship of which this year he entered from the #1 position. His down time was often spent fishing with his son, Patrick, family and friends or vegetable gardening with his son, Austin and bride, Marion, and also dining with his family and friends or watching a game in his recliner while spoiling his dogs. Amongst his greatest times were those he spent sailing the Caribbean with his family, some trips including friends, a tradition they began many years ago that became a two and three a year event. Mark will be most remembered as genuinely humble and kind, a loving son, loyal friend and adoring husband and father. He will be greatly missed. He leaves to honor his memory his wife of 35 years, Marion Mills Bordelon; two sons, Patrick Wayne Bordelon and Austin Lee Bordelon, all of Moss Bluff; his mother, Irma Molina Bordelon of Moss Bluff; brother, Darren Murray Bordelon and wife, Kelly of Houston, Texas; nieces, Regan and Rachel Bordelon and many dear friends. He also leaves his extended family, Marion's Mills family. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 24, 2025 in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home. Monsignor Daniel Torres will officiate. The Rev. Steve Shirley will co-officiate. Visitation Friday will be from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. and will resume Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until the time of service. Interment services will follow in New Ritchie Cemetery. Pallbearers for his service will be his fellow Pirates. Words of comfort to the family may be expressed at
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Millersport news: First Cruisin' on the Commons of the year on May 16
The Millersport Sweet Corn Festival Committee will host their first Cruisin' on the Commons of 2025 from 5 to 8 p.m. May 16, at the Millersport Lions Park, Home of the Sweet Corn Festival, on Chautauqua Boulevard in Millersport. Registration of $15 will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. for cars, trucks and motorcycles. There will be lots of fun, food, music and trophies. The trophies will be awarded for vehicles 2005-2024, 1985-2004, 1965-1984, 1945-1964, Pre-1964, and Best of Show. There will also be door prizes and a 50-50 drawing. Proceeds will benefit Millersport Lions supported charities. For more information, call 614-562-1919 or 740-953-1521. The Buckeye Lake Pirate Fest will be held May 16-18, 2025. The adult and family-friendly Pirate Festival features a 3-day Port Royal Pirate Marketplace and a weekend Buckeye Lake Pirate Treasure Hunt by land and sea. There are plans for days of entertainment and activities all around Buckeye Lake to celebrate the kick-off to summer. More: Summer 2025 festivals in Central Ohio: From washboard music to HoneyFest The Port Royal Pirate Marketplace is free to attend and features two outdoor shopping areas featuring over 100 vendor booths and multiple food trucks. The Pirate Markets will be held at Port Royal Market, located at the Harbor Community Center, 5312 Walnut Road in Buckeye Lake, Ohio. The North Shore Market will be at 11175 Hebron Road in Buckeye Lake. There will be 6,500 maps distributed for the Treasure Hunt, featuring over 40 locations and other events by land and sea. Get your maps at participating locations throughout Buckeye Lake. The Treasure Maps will identify over 40 business locations with a Red X that will each have a drawing for a treasure chest with contents customized by each business. Registrants must be at least 18 years old and only one entry per person. Millersport Senior Citizens met at noon May 2, in the Millersport Lions Clubhouse on Chautauqua Boulevard in Millersport. President Richard Neff welcomed those present and led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Nancy Davis offered a prayer before the potluck lunch. Following lunch a group of Student Council members and Sign Language Club members from Millersport High School joined the seniors for an afternoon of fun and games. The Walnut Township Local School District Board of Education held a special meeting May 5. The purpose of the meeting was to review the five-year forecast as presented by Treasurer Jill Bradford. The Walnut Township Board of Education met in regular session following the special meeting. The district bus drivers were recognized for all they do for the district and our students. Student Liaison Rocky Smith brought concerns of the students to the attention of the board. The minutes and Treasurer's Reports were approved. Elementary Principal, Kim Mathews gave information on upcoming end-of-the year activities. High School Principal Mike Collins sent a report on end-of-the-year activities in the junior/senior high school. The Annual Food Service Report was given. Superintendent Radulovich answered concerns from the April meeting. This article originally appeared on Lancaster Eagle-Gazette: First Cruisin' on the Commons of the year on May 16
Boston Globe
09-04-2025
- Boston Globe
Where to buy a New England vacation home for $400,000 or less
The view from Mount Katahdin's summit. Miles Howard East Longmeadow, Mass. When it comes to vacation in the Bay State, there are areas less crowded and less expensive than the Cape, the North Shore, and the Berkshires, but that still have scenic areas near recreation. One of these is East Longmeadow, situated in the Pioneer Valley between Springfield and the towns of northern Connecticut. East Longmeadow was once a center of red and brown sandstone quarrying: the stone making up the original building of Washington's Smithsonian Institution museum is from here. The Center Barnstead, N.H. Advertisement New Hampshire real estate prices have been rising, but the occasional quality home for under $400,000 still exists. An area to search is Center Barnstead, a community in the town of Barnstead and the largest of several villages in the town. It is close to the Lakes Region, which has convenient access to the hundreds of lakes south of the White Mountains. There you will find ski areas, art galleries, beaches, restaurants, ice cream shops, and all the other destinations vacationers seek, but with rural tranquility and scenic beauty. Advertisement A resort in New Hampshire's White Mountains region. Julia Tilton Eastport, Maine For good reason, the coast of Maine is a magnet for vacationers. With its countless harbors, coves, headlands, beaches, and islands, it is unparalleled for scenic beauty, fresh air, and fresh lobster. But, as with any desirable area, it is pricey, with houses in coastal towns fetching far more than inland real estate. This changes as you leave behind the crowds of the mid-coast and head Down East to Washington County. At the end of the road, at the Canadian border, is Eastport. With just a little over 1,000 people, it is the least-populous city in Maine, but also one of its most historic: Eastport celebrated its bicentennial in 1998. It is one of the most festival-minded communities in Maine. Navy ships have docked here during the Fourth of July celebration for many years. Every September, the city hosts the annual Maine Salmon Festival in the historic downtown district, and, for 20 years, there has been a Pirate Festival the weekend after Labor Day. Wardsboro, Vt. Vermont has maple syrup, great cheese, legendary ski mountains, picture-perfect villages, and cows grazing on hillsides unspoiled by billboards or strip malls. In the southern part of the state, between Mount Snow and Stratton Mountain in the This small town encompasses five villages, one of which literally has the name Podunk. Wardsboro has scenic beauty and recreational opportunities — Somerset Reservoir and Grout Pond are minutes from Main Street, and the Vermont Association of Snow Travelers Snowmobile trails run through the town — but none of the crowds and condos of nearby ski areas. Advertisement Eustis, Maine Hunters, hikers, nature lovers, and those who simply want to get away from it all head to the pine-scented peace of Maine's western mountains. Eustis, which includes the village of Stratton, is located about halfway between which provided transportation for Benedict Arnold and his troops in 1775, when they made their way to fight in the ill-fated Battle of Quebec. Later, the river was known for log drives, which involved floating wood down the river to mills, a deadly practice that was banned in 1976. Now the Dead River is a popular destination for white-water rafting.
