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all is right around the corner—September 22 to be exact.

It may still feel Louisiana hot outside, but it won’t be long before we’re sporting a pair of boots. If you’re looking for some fall tips for hair, makeup, and fashion, check out the Beauty Boss article inside.

Our “Ask All the Experts” section is full of Q&A advice on a myriad of topics. I learned some new things while putting this issue together!

Our focus is on “Eat, Stay, Play,” reveling in our great eateries and outings around town. Plus, we hope you enjoy some backstories on how some have made it to where they are today.

We want to give a big shout-out to all owners, managers, and staff of the local restaurants and businesses that have been affected over the last eighteen months by the pandemic, and have worked tirelessly to adapt to changing guidelines and mandates. We know many of you are understaffed and we appreciate the employees who end up working even harder to make up for it.

Thank you for continuing to open your doors and serve the Shreveport-Bossier community, so we can enjoy our favorite meals and visit our favorite places. The only thing I hope remains—if and when the pandemic slows or ends—is curbside pickup!

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Atlas Coronation Krewe of Atlas celebrated their Coronation XIV “Celebrate” at the American Legion Post on Cross Lake. The krewe chose the theme “Celebrate” to make up for all the parties they missed since Mardi Gras was canceled last year and nearly every major holiday in 2020 was spent in isolation. So, in true Louisiana fashion, the krewe of Atlas will CELEBRATE this year in Mardi Gras Style to make up for all the parties they missed. 1. Krewe of Atlas XIV Royalty: Princess Isabella Sims, Queen Elizabeth Sims, Captain John Pumilio, King David Sims, Duke Davy Pliler-Pearson, and Duchess Kelly McCain 2. Atlas King and Queen XIV David and Elizabeth Sims 3. Atlas Captain XIV John Pumilio 4. Atlas Princess XIV Isabella Sims with her mom, Atlas Queen XIV Elizabeth Sims 5. Atlas XIV Duke of Darkness Davy Pliler-Pearson with Atlas XIV Duchess of Light Kelly McCain 1

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Geek’d Con Geek’d Con is a fun, safe, family-friendly annual event that took place over 3 days this year at Shreveport Convention Center. Vendors of all shapes and sizes including comic book stores, video game outlets, book stores, hobby shops, artists, writers, and food vendors were available to serve those in attendance. National headliners including comic book artists, stars of TV and Film, and professional cos-play groups were available for meet-n-greets with autographs and pictures. Some of the big names this year included Rock & Roll Hall of Fame American Singer Songwriter Alice Cooper, Saturday Night Live Actor and Comedian Chris Kattan, Twilight Series star Peter Facinelli, James “Murr” Murray from Impractical Jokers, NSYNC star Joey Fatone and Sam Jones of Flash Gordan just to name a few. Big named comic book artists included John Lucas, Roland Paris, and Brian Steward. 1.

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Elder’s Coronation The Krewe of Elders Coronation XXIV “Explorers of Adventure” was held at the Shreveport Moose Family Center. Guests dressed up as their favorite explorer, adventurer or storybook character. There was a buffet dinner, cash bar, silent auction, booze wagon raffle, gift card raffle, lots of dancing with entertainment provided by Eric Craig Band, and the presentation of the Royal Court. 1. Krewe of Elders XXIV Co-Captain Patsy McGee with Captain Connie Rivet 2. Krewe of Elders Queen XXIV Dianne Harmon and King XXIV Jerry Harmon 3. Duke and Duchess of Wisdom Dale and Reba Martin 4. Duke and Duchess of Longevity Gary and Janie Hudson 5. Krewe of Elders XXIV Royal Court 6. Duchess of Prosperity Sherri Vullo 1

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Abstractions on Steel by Byron May An opening reception for Byron May’s Abstractions on Steel, an exhibition

of unique three-dimensional abstract art, was held at Artspace in Downtown Shreveport on August 27. May supplied 3-D glasses for guests to view the depth of his artwork. May uses vivid colors with a proprietary soy-based paint on sheets of stainless steel, creating bold images that literally lift from the surface. “The stainless steel gives a unique quality to my art along with the bold colors in my one-of-a-kind paint. Because of the steel, light opens up the layers of the art. The sun does not change the vividness of the colors. You can look through 3-D glasses and the entire painting changes—comes to life in tumbling layers, and changes from every angle from which you explore it. I create so that each piece grabs your attention every time you walk by it in your home or in a gallery,” says May. Byron May has had successful shows at the Arlington Museum of Art, The Brunner Galleries of Louisiana in Covington, The Oh My Goddard Gallery in Las Vegas, The Rostad Edwards Gallery in Miami, The International Art Gallery in San Francisco, Ao5 Gallery in Austin and at The Gallery of Fine Arts in Louisiana.

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heresa Gullo, owner of Gullo’s Fresh Produce and Classic Bake Shop, is a fighter. Since 2011, she and a small team have operated the homestyle restaurant and farm stand that her parents opened in 1970 at 724 E. Flournoy Lucas Rd. in Shreveport.

Spring of 2020 marked the restaurant’s fiftieth year in business, but Gullo was too busy surviving to celebrate.

She’d been through too much—including a fire that gutted the restaurant’s kitchen in 2015—to let the pandemic put her out of business.

“I knew we were gonna make it when someone came by for curbside pick-up, a regular who’s been coming in here for years,” she said. “I said: ‘Bob, I don’t know if I’m going to make it.’ He said: ‘Aw, yeah, honey, you’re gonna make it. You’re stronger than a garlic milkshake.’”

Gullo laughed at the memory, but her eyes sparkled with emotion. It has not been an easy road.

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AFTER 51 YEARS IN BUSINESS, GULLO’S FRESH PRODUCE AND CLASSIC BAKE SHOP IS STILL STANDING.

down the Southeast Shreveport riverfront.

Much of what is now the southernmost end of East Kings Highway, formerly Hart’s Island Road, once belonged to her grandfather, a truck farmer named Joe Gullo. The original, hand-painted sign for Joe Gullo’s Produce can still be seen at her business.

“When I was five or six years old, my grandfather would put all five of us grandkids in the back of his farm truck,” she recalled. “He’d take us to the field, and he’d leave us there to pick produce ‘til lunch. The next morning, he’d head to South Highlands, and the housewives would come out to buy produce from him.”

Gullo’s parents, John and Reatha Gullo, began cooking hamburgers and plate lunches to bring in money during the winter months when farming operations ground to a halt.

“They had a little kitchen in the back, where mom cooked hamburgers in a skillet and had a FryDaddy for the fries,” Theresa said. “Then she started doing casseroles, and she kind of made a name for herself.”

Gradually, the restaurant came to be revered for Reatha’s stick-to-your-ribs plate lunches like chicken-fried steak, smothered pork chops, fried catfish (still served every Friday), and spaghetti and meatballs.

Theresa assumed responsibility for the restaurant in 2011 after both of her parents passed away within months of one another. Her mother’s funeral was held three days before Christmas. Reatha Gullo had left behind a notebook stuffed with unfulfilled holiday orders for Christmas hams, turkeys, cakes, and pies. The same day that they buried Reatha, Theresa and one of her cousins reopened the restaurant.

“We came back to the kitchen after the funeral, and I didn’t know what we were gonna do, but we filled every single order,” Theresa said.

A fire in 2015 threatened to shutter the business for good, requiring nine months of renovations prior to reopening. Without a dining room for customers, she was able to hang on thanks to regular customers who continued to purchase to-go meals, fresh produce, and frozen casseroles. Gullo never considered shutting the place down. She remembered her mother’s warning: Because the restaurant is “grandfathered-in” to local zoning ordinances, it would be difficult or impossible to reopen if it were ever to close.

“A lot of people would have said, ‘Well, that’s it,’” she said. “I came in here the morning after the fire, and it was the worst thing I’ve ever gone through. But it never occurred to me not to reopen.”

In recent years, the reputation of Gullo’s hamburgers has spread throughout the region. An enormous, double-patty bacon cheeseburger called “The Weekender” has won a number of local votes for best burger, and the restaurant’s exemplary chicken-fried steak (available each Thursday) has also built a dedicated following. After dining, many guests will pick up grab-and-go casseroles, fresh vegetables, baked goodies, or canned salsas and preserves made by locals.

What’s the secret to surviving hard times? Just keep showing up, she said.

“You gotta get up, put one foot in front of the other, and deal with it,” she said. “You get past it, you really do.”

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he calendar says September. It’s time once again for a changing of the seasons.

I’m not talking about fall. Or back-to-school.

Or even Pumpkin Spice season. No, this is the season that every host and hostess looks forward to. It’s the season for entertaining. It’s time to have family and friends over for football games and Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas parties.

But wait, we haven’t gathered in months. Not to worry. If your hospitality skills are rusty and your turkey platter is dusty, there’s still time to break them out and polish them off.

Food is the heartbeat of any great get-together. The key to serving a great spread is variety, according to Chef Blake Jackson, owner of Drake Catering and Whisk Dessert Bar. “A good, simple rule of thumb is to make sure you have a protein — meat or seafood — a veggie and something cheesy,” he said. “Those things, plus sweets, and you have a pretty good spread.”

The hottest thing in party food today is charcuterie boards. Don’t worry if you can’t pronounce it. It’s a French word that translate to “the products of a fancy pork butch-

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er.” If that still doesn’t clarify things for you, then think of it this way — it’s an adult Lunchable. “That’s absolutely what it is,” Jackson said. “It’s a great phrase, and it’s 100 percent accurate.”

A charcuterie board offers an open palette for any host or hostess to mix and match flavors that satisfy any palate.

“Keep in mind it doesn’t always have to be the fancy, outrageous cheeses,” he said. “In fact, it doesn’t even have to be all cheese. Here we use a lot of smoked sausage and pimento cheeses.”

With the charcuterie laid out, it’s time to turn our attention to the meat of the issue. “Any sort of larger, carved meat is good,” Jackson said. “It’s easy to make sandwiches with. And those can sit out and rest. I’m talking about a sliced pork tenderloin, a brisket, or maybe a smoked salmon. Those can sit out for a while without having to stay piping hot.”

Jackson said you want to serve “things that are easy to eat and walk around while snacking.” In this post-COVID environment, the trend has turned from community dips to more individual items, like mini tart shells and shooter cups for things like individual shrimp cocktails or brie and pepper jelly.

she’s having — kid-friendly or not — and who to invite.

Once they invitations are sent, she has a system for predicting party attendance.

“A rule of thumb I have gone by is to expect at least 50 percent of the invitees,” she said. “I usually go up a little more than that.” A supportive co-host is a great asset, too. “My husband’s a phenomenal help,” she said.

Thompson said her eagerness to host events in her home never wavered during the COVID-19 pandemic.

But as a healthcare worker, she understood that some people were more reluctant to gather. She thinks that’s changing, and that suits her just fine.

Last, but certainly not least, everyone gets their just desserts. “This time of year, it’s good to do a lot of shooter cups with layered cheesecakes and mousses,” he said. “Cookies and brownies are always a good stand by, especially with kids around.”

“I think people are more willing to come, so I am more eager to throw a party together,” she said.

Jackson offered this tip to anyone trying to keep their guests sated and their own sanity. “It’s about having enough variety that there’s something for everyone without driving yourself crazy trying to make it all,” he said.

OK, the menu is set. Now, how do you make the house look inviting and casual without it looking like you spent all day doing it?

Jere Thompson says preparation is the key to eliminating stress. And she should know. Her family hosts a party at least once a month at their home in Waters Edge on Cypress Lake in Benton. “I just don’t stress out about it,” she said. “I make sure everything is clean in advance. What I can do in advance, I do. Once the party’s going, I like to mingle and chat.”

Thompson makes sure her home is warm and inviting.

You won’t find a lot of breakable knickknacks or uncomfortable furniture. She makes sure everyone knows where to find party essentials, from napkins to towels and swim diapers for the pool. She’s also quick to make introductions when she’s sees guests who might not know each other well.

The guest list can be the biggest challenge, she said. To mitigate any issues, she likes to identify the type of party

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“Art is subjective,” he said. “Somebody put their heart on a plate. It’s so creative. Everybody’s food is so creative. It’s truly an art form.

It’s one of those things where you take what you want out of it and get what you put into it. Not a science.”

Johnson continues to honor his great-grandmother by keeping her traditions alive in his kitchen.

“I do the etouffee, I do the Creole, the red beans and rice, all the traditional New Orleans dishes,” he said. “I take it and I elevate it a little bit, but the root of it is what she taught me.”

While he has added his own flair to several of her recipes, there’s one that still falls short in his mind — his favorite — that gumbo he used to stir on great-grandmother’s stove.

“I do a really amazing gumbo; it still never touches hers… ever,” he said.

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hreveport-based Chef Darrell Johnson won season 10 of Food Network’s “The Great Food Truck Race.” Before that, he competed on the networks “Cutthroat Kitchen.” He also competed in the Louisiana Food Prize and the World Food Championships. He is a culinary school graduate and a food industry veteran.

And it all started in his great-grandmother’s kitchen in New Orleans.

“She was my first chef,” he said. “She was a very Creole lady. She was an amazing chef. Everybody in the neighborhood came to her house to eat.”

“She loved food. Had a passion for it. We were really, really close. I was the kid at 5 years old on a stool stirring the big ol’ pot of gumbo. She really kept me out of trouble.

New Orleans wasn’t a safe place at the time, growing up in the ‘80s and ‘90s, when it was really chaotic. For me, cooking was my peace. It was what kept me calm.”

Johnson said his great-grandmother not only kept him safe during some rough years in the Crescent City, she also gave him one of the credos that continues to guide his work in the kitchen — food is an art.

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THE MAKING OF A CELEBRITY CHEF

Cooking became Johnson’s escape from those mean streets of his childhood. It was not his only way out. He also was an accomplished athlete and had scholarship offers. Some of his peers chose that route. Others from the neighborhood found their own paths, too.

He knew if they could follow their dreams out, so could he.

“Anthony Mackie, who is Falcon on The Avengers, he went to my high school. Li’l Wayne grew up in the same block as me. So many people around me did great things. But there was also some people who did some negative things. For me, I decided to keep myself safe.

“I fell in love with cooking. No matter what’s going on, when I cut the stove on, my soul gets calm. It’s one of those things that gives me peace. I knew I could make a great living at it, and do something I love that’s a part of my heritage.”

Johnson went from his great-grandmother’s kitchen to Commander’s Palace, where we worked under Emeril Lagasse, who further inspired Johnson to make his way in the kitchen.

Johnson then traveled to Paris, where he studied for 10 months before returning to Louisiana.

“It came full circle from being the kid at my great-grandmother’s stove to working for world-renowned chefs,” he said.

“That gave me the energy and the pride to know I could do it.”

Those qualities in Johnson shined through in his work.

It’s what caught the attention of Gregory Kallenberg, executive director of the Prize Foundation, when he invited Johnson to participate in Food Prize.

“The Louisiana Food Prize prides itself in elevating the food culture of Northwest Louisiana,” Kallenberg said.

“We look for the best and brightest who can help our area become a food capital. Darrell Johnson was an obvious choice for us to pick as a Food Prize Golden Fork Chef.

He has the talent, the swagger and, from the moment I was able to hang out with him in his kitchen as he hustled around making his Golden Fork dinner, I knew he’d be a superstar.”

As his confidence in the kitchen grew, Johnson set his sights on another goal — television.

“I had been trying to get on Food Network for years,” he said. “In 2008, I auditioned for ‘Hell’s Kitchen.’ I made it all the way to the finals. But I didn’t feel comfortable with the process. So, I backed away.”

He never gave up, though. He competed in the World Food Championships and traveled, perfecting his skills and building his reputation. Seven years later, in 2015, he charged back into the fray on “Cutthroat Kitchen.”

“It was a great show,” he said. “I loved it. I should have won. I finished second, but I got bamboozled.

I got hoodwinked. It was a fried food episode. I was the only guy from the South. I said, ‘I got this.’ I made the final round, and the judges went a different way. But I still feel like the champion.”

The loss did take a toll on Johnson’s psyche, he said. He was forced to close a restaurant, Crescent City Bistro, in Shreveport. He moved to Atlanta, where he opened a wing restaurant and a pizza restaurant to support his family.

wife and a sous chef he had hired only a month before went to work.

“That was part of the show — you could never had done a food truck before,” he said. “There were some episodes with veteran food truckers, but they didn’t do great ratings. The whole purpose of the show was taking people who never had the experience and putting them through the wringer.”

His hand-me-down truck was held together with twist ties, he said, and the burners often wouldn’t light. The whole experience taught him to think on his feet.

“It was a challenge, but I loved every minute of it,” he said.

Johnson said it was hard work and a great team that propelled him to victory on “The Great Food Truck Race.”

After the victory, he wanted to take the winnings and invest in another restaurant. It was his wife, “the supreme marketer,” who suggested a different direction.

“She said, ‘Hey, we won a food truck show. Why not get a food truck?’

We got the food truck and wrapped it and branded it like the show, and went right into it.”

“It was a challenge, but I loved every minute of it.

“I was in a state of depression,” he said. “Me being a chef, my relationship with food is different. I weighed 360 pounds, I was Type 2 diabetic, with blood pressure through the roof. I was hospitalized for a week. Just in a bad place.”

It was his wife who suggested hitting the reset button with a return to The Food Network on season 10 of “The Great Food Truck Race.”

“My wife said, ‘We’re going to do this show.’ I’m like, ‘They’re not going to call us.’ They called my phone the day I got out of the hospital and said, ‘Hey, this is Food Network.’ I’m like, ‘Whatever,’ and hung up the phone.

She called back and said, ‘No, this is really Food Network.

Please don’t hang up.’”

Johnson didn’t hang up. The more he listened, the more he believed it could happen.

With no previous food truck experience, Johnson, his

But NOLA Creations, with its 40item menu, is no ordinary food truck.

“Food truck food is normally a lowered-down version of quick service, because you want to turn and burn,” Johnson said. “Chef’s food takes time. I want them to have that food that looks good and taste good.”

Johnson knows it was his passion for food and his enthusiasm for fitness that led him to accomplishing his goals. He also combines those loves to help others through his business.

In addition to the food truck, NOLA Creations offers cooking classes and a food services program for things like summer camps and senior living centers. He also consults with clients on meal preparation and meal planning.

He offers low-carb and vegan options. He also is working on a vegan Cajun cookbook. Johnson developed his own line of low-sodium spices as well.

“You put them on the bottom of your shoe and it still tastes good,” he said.

The key to success in all of it he said is balance, even with foods that are traditionally “bad for you.”

“Balance is one of the strongest principles in the universe,” he said. “Understanding how food relates to your body.

Number two, you’ve got to make sure you have it in moderation. If you want a cookie, eat a cookie. One cookie won’t make you fat, just like one salad won’t make you skinny.”

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salons, after completing a certification course. Heather has natural talent and deep product knowledge, and also helps in some day-to-day business aspects at Avalon.

uccess is personal to each of us. For Heather Harris, it’s achieving her personal best in the hair and makeup industry. Growing up as a pageant girl, she was exposed to the beauty industry early on but embarked on a couple of different career paths. Today, she is 5 years into her dream career in hair and makeup—something she always wanted to do—and loving every minute of it.

“Whether it’s coloring someone’s hair pink or purple or just a natural root touch-up, I love helping my client to feel beautiful,” says Heather. “When my client is elated, I am elated!”

Feeling as if she’d gotten a late start, she was determined “to make up time.” She told herself, “If I’m going to do it, I’m going to do it 150%.” “I hit the ground running and within six months was a Redken hair specialist.” The training to become a specialist from New York Citybased Redken teaches discovering solutions to every hair need in order to meet the needs of all clients.

She works closely with friend and colleague Chrystal Bassett and together they are affectionately known as the “Dream Team” when it comes to hair and makeup for wedding parties. Heather’s goal for a bridal portrait is that the bride “feels the best she has ever felt in her life.”

Since weddings are a stressful day, she tells her brides, “Let me take on the stress for you.” And she doesn’t leave the premises once her job is done. She stays with the bride to maintain her hair and makeup for the photographs and reception.

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Heather does makeup for the Krewe of Centaur royalty for their Coronation and Bal (where she was past royalty) and has worked on a few short films and with a team of makeup artists and hair stylists for the Fashion Prize.

In 2020, Heather received the call of her dreams: to inter-

view as a hair and makeup artist for a reality television show. After she was hired, the show was delayed by months due to COVID-19.

But once it was finally time, the producers released the name of the show to her: “At Home with the Robertsons.”

She was ecstatic. “My children were obsessed with Duck Dynasty. We even have a chocolate lab named Sadie.” Being a busy stylist in Shreveport and a busy mom to three children, she was determined to make it work, even though she would need to travel to Monroe for a few weeks at a time.

Heather was able to work out her schedule at the salon in order to participate in the show. “I feel incredibly blessed to work for a salon owner who has my back, and serves as a mentor and a guide. No dream is too big; she’ll do everything in her power to make it happen.”

She wasn’t interested in taking just any television job. “I wanted to be involved in a project I truly believe in. I’m not going to compromise my integrity for any job. I want to make my children proud. This was an easy job to take.”

She was fortunate to work alongside a hair and makeup artist who was a trusted friend from high school, and she liked the fact that she shared Christianity and a strong belief in family with the Robertsons.

‘Miss Kay’ was her first client on the first day. “Within 30 seconds of meeting her I knew it would be a good day. She is kind and funny with a sweet presence,” says Heather.

She describes the Robertson family as “what you see is what you get—a genuine, kind, sweet, caring family.”

Overall, Heather says that working on this show was “the most raw experience I ever had.” She loved being involved and learning the production process and seeing firsthand what goes into reality TV. Her position also gave her an eye into a different side of the hair and makeup industry.

After hair and makeup was complete, she would then go on set to check the looks through the cameras during filming and help make any adjustments.

While Heather aspires for more opportunities working in the media industry, she doesn’t plan to do it apart from the salon. “Whatever I’m accomplishing, I want to bring my team along with me. Avalon is a very, very, very special place to me.”

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Fall is my personal favorite season to dress and style for, and the biggest season in fashion as a whole. There are several new trends this season and I’m excited to see some trends carrying over from spring and summer.

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Blush and Nude Tones Blush pink and nude tones were huge on the runways for fall. Some fashion heavy hitters are even calling blush the new neutral!

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Cut-Outs Cut-outs are a popular carryover from past seasons. Make sure what’s revealed in the cut-out is appropriate for the occasion.

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Denim on Denim The “Canadian Tuxedo” is a cool, edgy look. Play it up by mixing and matching different washes and shades of denim to break up the look from head-to-toe.

Lace Apparel Lace is a soft feminine look you should be sure to play with this fall, whether it’s a full lace top or lace accents.

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Knit Wear Knit Wear is a fall and winter fashion staple, but this year’s look is showing up in different ways.

Bold oversized knits alongside interesting fabrics are being used to recreate this classic look.

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makeup Bold Bright Eye Shadow No matter if you choose matte, shimmer, or frosted eye shadow, the brighter color the shade the better.

Loaded Lashes Bigger, longer, bolder lashes are hot for fall. Try skipping top eye liner to avoid overwhelming your eye shape.

re u s t o n e r If yout ’ a bold washe abou olor across th n of c ire lid, try a g, ent liner in a bi eye autiful color. be

Metallics Using metallics on the eyes and lips is a trend from the 80s that has worked its way back into the modern world of beauty this year.

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Always remember to play up one feature—either eyes or lips. Don’t overdo it by exaggerating both.

Kitten Eyes Like the exaggerated fun cat eye, just softer and more subdued.

Just give a tiny flick of eyeliner at the outer corner of your eyes.

Subtle Loose Waves It’s all about that tussled perfectly-imperfect hair day. Achieve this look using a jumbo curling wand. Then run your fingers through your hair to break up the curls and go!

The Center Part Whether you’re wearing your hair straight or with a little texture, parting it evenly straight down the center is all the rage.

Braids Wearing a full braid or a few accent braids will keep your hair style seasonably cute.

Bangs are a huge trend which have carried over from the past two seasons. If you’re thinking of trying this look, be sure to consult your hair stylist to help choose the best length to compliment your face shape.

The Wet Look The way to achieve this hair trend is to apply a leavein conditioner and light weight gel to your wet hair and let it air dry.

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Meet your local realty expert, Kalette Wilson-Haley. As a child, she was introduced to the world of real estate by a relative who owned a realty company. Kalette knew that she wanted to use her knowledge to chart a path in helping others in the Mansfield/DeSoto Parish and surrounding areas. “Mansfield was pretty much an untapped market that needed to have a different approach to Real Estate,” says Kalette.

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Get approved for the next purchase so we will know your budget.

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MORTGAGE THRIVE MORTGAGE / TIFFANY SENKEL-KENNER I also offer a FREE credit program to help my clients repair their credit and enable them to purchase within 3-12 months. I LOVE THIS! The client is connected with someone from my THRIVE 4 HOME program and individually helped throughout the duration of their credit repair.

I am licensed in Louisiana and Texas, however, Thrive Mortgage has locations all over, so if you need financing in any other state I will be happy to refer you to someone within this great company.

My mission in this industry is to provide a loan product that is tailored to everyone’s specific need, buying a home is the largest purchase that most people will ever make in their lifetime. I want to make sure that EVERYONE accomplishes their dream of homeownership, no matter their financial status or credit history. Everyone deserves a place to call home, my team and I will get you there. From the beginning to the end, let me lead you home!

WHAT DOES YOUR CREDIT SCORE HAVE TO BE FOR FINANCING? We actually start at a 580 score, of course there are lots of stipulations to having a 580 and getting financing. Typically, you are in the safe zone and the transaction will be a lot smoother if you have a 620 or higher.

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FUNERAL PLANNING ROSE-NEATH FUNERAL HOME WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO PRE-PLAN YOUR OWN FUNERAL? Pre-planning benefits both you and your loved ones. You get to work with a funeral director to plan the funeral that you want without the pressure of time. The funeral that you want at a price that you are comfortable with and the price is locked in. This is much less stressful than your loved ones trying to put together a whole funeral in a few hours, where it is too easy for those in grief to emotionally over spend and you get your wishes followed.

YOU MENTIONED MONEY. DOES PRE-PLANNING ALSO AFFECT OTHER COSTS? It does. Once you have planned out your funeral, you will know the costs and can begin to prepare. This may involve creating a savings account or a pre-need policy.

The traditional method of financing a funeral is a life insurance policy designed to pay for the service and other expenses. A Kilpatrick Life agent will be happy to create a policy tailored to meet your needs. By pre-planning not only your service but also how to pay for it, it saves your family money by freeing them the need to pay for the

service with a high interest rate credit card or having to come up with cash with no notice.

YOUR FAMILY HAS BEEN IN THE INDUSTRY FOR THREE GENERATIONS, DATING BACK TO THE GREAT DEPRESSION. DOES THAT PUT ADDED PRESSURE ON YOU? Not pressure. We are privileged to serve families generation after generation. When we help a family get through such a difficult time, we don’t intend for the relationship to end there. At Rose-Neath we aren’t just here to earn your business but also to earn your trust.

WHAT CHANGES HAVE YOU MADE DURING COVID19 TO ALLOW PEOPLE TO SAY GOODBYE TO THEIR LOVED ONES SAFELY? We have reduced the amount of people who can attend the funeral to 50% until restrictions are lifted while maintaining social distancing. All services now have the capability to be done live through the zoom platform, allowing those who can’t travel or attend to watch via their phone, tablet or computer. The option to hold a memorial service for your loved one once the pandemic restrictions have been lifted will be an option for all of our families.

“Since 1932, Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Homes, Crematorium and Cemeteries, Inc. have been serving northwest Louisiana families during the most difficult of times.”

— Margaret Shehee, President, Rose-Neath Funeral Homes

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CEMETERY PLANNING ROSE-NEATH CEMETERY lined Family Estates that can be used for above ground or inground final dispositions. Rose-Neath Cemetery also has a beautiful Veterans Garden for Veterans and their spouse. For those wishing to be cremated, various Cremation options are available to choose from. Memorialization in addition of a loved ones final resting place, is also offered by Rose-Neath Cemetery.

WHY SHOULD PEOPLE CHOOSE ROSE-NEATH AND ROUND GROVE CEMETERIES FOR THEIR FINAL NEEDS?

LARRY J. HAWKINS CEMETERIAN & MANAGER

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO PRE-PLAN YOUR CEMETERY NEEDS? Pre-planning is the greatest act of love that you can do for your spouse and children. It allows your family the opportunity to grieve on the worst day of their life when there has been a death in the family instead of having to be at the cemetery looking for a suitable burial type and site. It benefits both you and your loved ones since you get to choose what you want. You will work with a Professional Cemeterian who will discuss your many options, show you the different kinds of above ground Entombment and inground interments. Pre-plan purchase options are available at affordable and reasonable prices that you will be comfortable with, and the price is locked in. This loving act from you should remove the stress from your loved ones who may otherwise be rushed into choosing a cemetery, type of final disposition and a burial site all shortly after the passing, where it is too easy for them to emotionally overspend and not know your wishes.

WHAT ARE SEVERAL THINGS THE CEMETERY HAS TO OFFER INDIVIDUALS OR FAMILES? There are a number of choices at Rose-Neath Cemetery and many more coming in the near future. We currently offer inground interments in our beautiful, manicured gardens. People have the choice of above ground Entombment in a Private Walk-in Mausoleum of ones choice, or a Private Estate (above ground crypt). Offered to families (or individuals) are breathtaking shrubbery

At Rose-Neath and Round Grove Cemeteries, we treat people like family. We listen to them, their concerns, their needs, desires, and dreams and deliver without high pressure tactics and at their pace. Our cemeteries take pride in being the most beautiful park like cemeteries in the ARK-LA-TEX. Rose-Neath Cemetery was once a pecan orchard, keeping many features today from back then. Well maintained gardens with extra attention given to detail giving our families a place to visit with pride and a feeling of peace and tranquility. For what RoseNeath and Round Grove Cemeteries offer, it is said that they are also the most reasonable priced cemetery in the ARK-LA-TEX.

WHAT CHANGES HAVE YOU MADE DURING COVID19 TO ALLOW PEOPLE TO SAY GOODBYE TO THEIR LOVED ONES SAFELY? These are new and different times that we live in. The Cemetery Staff is compassionate and understanding when it comes to people saying goodbye to their loved ones. We encourage the use of wearing masks, social distancing, and hand sanitizing. We have adapted to the new age by offering Zoom Services for those who choose to participate from an offsite location.

“Since 1932, Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Homes, Crematorium and Cemeteries, Inc. have been serving northwest Louisiana families during the most difficult of times.” — Margaret Shehee, President, Rose-Neath Funeral Homes.

“In my ten years of helping families in the cemetery and funeral business, I have learned that the greatest act of love is removing the emotional and financial burdens from your spouse and loved ones by pre-needing your cemetery and funeral arrangements in advance so during the worst day of their life they aren’t at the cemetery making arrangements.” - Larry Hawkins 5185 SWAN LAKE RD • BOSSIER CITY, LA • 318-746-9344 2869 ROUND GROVE LANE • SHREVEPORT, LA • 318-464-4343 WWW.ROSE-NEATH.COM SBMAG.NET

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FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS ROSE-NEATH FLOWER SHOP

Whether you wish to send your sympathy to a friend or family member, congratulate an anniversary, birthday, or graduation, or simply wish to brighten someone’s day, Rose-Neath Flower Shop offers flowers for all occasions, seven days a week! We are the only full-service florist open on Sundays.

Rose-Neath is a family owned and operated florist in Shreveport, Louisiana and has been in business for 22 years. All designers at the flower shop have a Louisiana floral license and together accumulate over 125 years of experience! The flower shop’s manager, Wanda, has been in the floral business for 58 years.

DO YOU DELIVER? Yes, we offer delivery to the Shreveport/Bossier City area.

WHAT ARE YOUR HOURS? We are open 7 days a week and

are here Monday through Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

DO YOU ONLY PROVIDE SYMPATHY FLOWERS? No, we do flowers for all occasions.

WHERE DO YOUR FLOWERS COME FROM? We receive roses weekly from Ecuador and other flowers are grown in Florida and California.

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We are open 365 days a year to serve you. Visit us today for beautiful fresh flowers and the largest silk floral arrangements in the area plus much more!

“I have been in the business 58 years. I enjoy making people smile with cheerful flowers. I am here to make it easier for the customers to select just the right thing to make people smile.” - Wanda Hendricks 2529 SOUTHSIDE DRIVE SHREVEPORT, LA 71118 318-687-2200 WWW.ROSE-NEATHFLOWERSHOP.COM

Avalon HAIR SALON

Meet our Events Team, Heather Harris, Chrystal Bassett, Kyrah Mosely, Abbie Worley, and Hannah Reyes. Each stylist brings to Avalon Hair Salon unique talents. Together they create beautiful hair and makeup for any occasion. Whether it’s a special date night, speaking engagement, homecoming, prom, wedding, or Mardi Gras ball, you can rest assured that you will feel beautiful and confident! Each stylist is a Redken Specialist and Mirabella Makeup Artist using the highest level of standards and practices: proficient in creating looks that can go from day to evening and be photo/ film ready. We have an onsite private room at Avalon Hair Salon to handle large wedding parties, “pretty” parties, and girl’s night out.

For those that need on location, we can travel to you. Beauty is our business. Call Heather, our Events Coordinator, at 318-861-HAIR (4247) or email her at AvalonHairSalonEvents@ gmail.com.

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ROOFING BAYOU STATE ROOFING

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ocally operated. Fully Licensed and Insured.

Bayou State Roofing specializes in Residential and Commercial Roofing. For 9 years they have served the Shreveport Bossier area. Bayou State is licensed and insured to specifically work on roofs, while many roofing companies and contractors do not have roofing on their liability insurance. Out of state roofers, builders, contractors are not bound by the warranties of Louisiana. They are also not here to come personally answer questions and help with your specific needs. They go back home and you’re left with their possible mistakes. Bayou State works with you from beginning to end and after the job. We aren’t done when the roof is up. We want to make sure you’re happy and safe in your home.

WHAT IS BAYOU STATE ROOFING’S GOAL? We aren’t just in the roofing business. We are striving to revolutionize roofing and labor standards in Louisiana.

While we love our state, it is true we face some serious weather conditions, Ida being the most recent reminder of this. We need roofs to withstand hail and high winds.

We need to protect our workers and make sure our customers are receiving the pinnacle of service available.

WHAT SETS YOU APART FROM OTHER ROOFING COMPANIES? We try new technologies and think outside the box. We

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are the first roofing company in Louisiana to install the patented F Wave shingle, the 99th in the country. A 30% decrease in the electric bill has been in just a few months of installation of the F Wave shingle.

WHAT DO I DO IF I THINK I NEED A NEW ROOF VERSUS KNOWING THERE IS DAMAGE? High wind and hail damage, or general wear and tear, may not be seen by the homeowner without actually getting on the roof. We can do that for you. An estimate is free. However, if you know there is damage, multiple estimates are not needed to make a claim with your insurance company. Your insurance company will provide of scope for the claim and Bayou State will work with your insurance company to provide the best option for protecting your home and family.

“I love my F Wave Roof, and I am happy to talk to anyone about it, or let them come up with me and see. We wanted a roof that looked like a Highland roof and would also be durable. Bayou State Roofing did a great job handling my claim and roof. I couldn’t be happier. “

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QUICKBOOKS ACCOUNTING CFO PROSOLUTIONS I AM A BUSINESS OWNER, AND I ALREADY HAVE A BOOKKEEPER AND A CPA. HOW DOES MY BUSINESS FIT INTO WHAT YOU OFFER? We provide a checks and balances system for your day-to-day operations and transactions that your CPA may only review once a year. We will work with your current bookkeeper to make your accounting operations run smoother. Adding our services may also prevent the need to hire additional full-time employees and incur additional payroll expenses.

Front Row: Missy Fussell (CEO), Amy Randall, Holli Bowman. Back Row: Salli Farrar, Jim Lee, Amanda Phillips

We will reconcile your accounts and prepare financial reports and ensure that you are prepared for a seamless tax season. We work with your CPA and provide them with a clean set of books, so that he/she can utilize their time to get you the best tax benefits.

Our part-time CFO services can help you gain a better understanding of the financial side of your business with improved quality and timeliness of financial information. We can also prepare budgets and monitor the results with Budget to Actual comparisons. Our CFO services can be provided on-site or virtually.

ACCOUNTING • QUICKBOOKS SERVICES OUTSOURCED PAYROLL WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF OUTSOURCING ACCOUNTING, BOOKKEEPING, AND PAYROLL SERVICES? The top reasons companies outsource their accounting and bookkeeping are expertise, accuracy, consistent reconciliation, focus on core business activities, fraud prevention, and cost effectiveness. Outsourcing allows business owners to focus on running their business better, grow faster, and make more money. Having trained eyes on your finances at all times can bring considerable peace of mind as well as the confidence needed to make intelligent financial decisions.

DO YOU OFFER FULL-SERVICE PAYROLL SERVICES? Yes we do! We set up all of your payroll tax accounts, payroll items, and obtain all of the required documentation from employees. We process your payroll, payroll taxes, Quarterly Payroll Tax Returns, Annual Tax Returns, W2s, 1099s, and handle your Workers Compensation Audits. You can rest assured that all of your payroll taxes are paid timely and all required filings are completed.

CAN YOU HELP ME WITH MY QUICKBOOKS SOFTWARE? Yes! Our team of Accountants are your go-to experts for anything QuickBooks! We are Trusted Pro Advisors and Intuit Certified. We can set up a new QuickBooks company file, tune-up your current file, fix any software issues, and provide training to properly use the software.

Whether you need a financial review, need to prepare for tax time, or just need to clean up some problem areas, our QuickBooks Pro Advisors will help you clean up and organize your bookkeeping system.

QuickBooks accounting software comes in many variations. We can help you choose which version best fits the needs for your business and customize your QuickBooks to meet the needs and tasks specific to your operations. CFO ProSolutions is also a Reseller of QuickBooks software.

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AUTO GLASS GLASS SERVICES, CHARLIE PIPPIN Charlie Pippin has been in the glass business for over 25 years in north Louisiana. He owns Glass Services located in Shreveport, Bossier City and Mansfield. Glass Services is a member of the Auto Glass Safety Council (agsc.org) and Charlie is licensed with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors specifically for glass and glazing.

WHAT ROLE DOES MY WINDSHIELD PLAY IN AN ACCIDENT? The windshield is a structural component of the vehicle providing integrity to the cabin when an accident occurs.

It absorbs the force of the collision and is a part of the safety restraint system. The windshield keeps the roof from crushing the occupants of the vehicle, allows airbags to deploy correctly, and prevents the occupants from being ejected during a crash. Some assume that windshield cracks are only a cosmetic distraction and do not realize that it can affect the safety of the vehicle. With the addition of ADAS technology to vehicles, many cameras are mounted to the windshields now and have to be calibrated after the windshield is replaced.

WHAT IS ADAS TECHNOLOGY? Advanced Driver Assistance

Systems (ADAS) technology is a group of rapidly growing new features that make the vehicle safer and provide additional tools when operating the vehicle. Some examples of this technology include adaptive cruise control, blind spot detection, collision avoidance system, lane departure warning system, lane keep assist and night vision. Glass Services has the experience to ensure a complete, correct and safe windshield replacement every time. After the windshield is replaced it is necessary to have the cameras calibrated. Glass Services can calibrate the cameras for most makes and models.

WHAT IS CALIBRATION? Calibration is the process of returning a vehicle’s ADAS to the original manufacturer’s specifications. It is necessary after a new glass installation when a camera is mounted at the windshield. This ensures the safety features function as originally intended. If the system is not properly calibrated, then the system may not function safely. Glass Services employs two full-time calibration technicians so calibrations can be performed at the same time the windshield is replaced. Most insurance companies cover the cost of the calibration with a glass replacement.

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FAMILY DENTISTRY HOOPER FAMILY DENTISTRY

Proudly Serving Bossier, Shreveport, Barksdale, & Surrounding Areas Stephen Tyer, DDS, Stephen R. Hooper, DDS, and Christopher Hooper, DDS

WHEN SHOULD I START BRINGING MY CHILD TO THE DENTIST?

HOW CAN THESE “TIES” BE FIXED?

A good rule of thumb is if you can see that their “baby” teeth are coming in, then it is probably a good time to go ahead and bring them in to see a dentist for a simple exam.

The dentist can not only check their new teeth coming in, but also, and often, more importantly, their tongue, tonsils, and their airway. They also can check to see if any tethered tissues may be causing problems with nursing, feeding, talking, and even proper breathing.

There are a couple of ways these problems can be revised in your child, and the sooner the revision, the better. One of the best options to “fix” these lip and tongue ties is with a medical laser. Similar to the way tattoos can be removed, we can use a special laser that can “cut” the tissues. It sounds like a terrible process, but actually, it is far easier than the traditional method of using either scissors or a scalpel. The process as a whole takes no longer than 30 seconds with a properly trained doctor who has the right equipment. Lasers not only cut and relieve the restrictions, but they also cauterize the wound as the cutting is done, creating almost little to no bleeding. There are other post-procedure exercises the parent needs to perform with the child to prevent any reattaching of the tissues, but the reattachment after having laser revision is much lower than in the traditional method of using scissors or scalpel. If you have questions, it’s always best to consult with your doctors before deciding which method best fits your baby’s needs!

WHAT ARE TETHERED ORAL TISSUES? Tethered oral tissues or “TOTS” for short are areas where there are restrictions in movement due to excessive tissue attachment. Everyone has probably heard the word “tongue-tied” at some point in their lives. Believe it or not, this is a real diagnosis and condition for lots of people!

Along with tongue-ties, there are also lip ties on the top lip!

Infants born with these ‘TOTS’ can struggle tremendously nursing due to the inability to get a good latch. They also may snore at night due to the tongue not moving freely, thereby creating an airway concern. When they get to the point of trying to talk, they may struggle to speak properly and enunciate certain words.

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THERAPY SERVICES JETER THERAPY GROUP SHOULD I WAIT IT OUT TO SEE IF MY CHILD IS JUST A LATE BLOOMER? We recommend having your child evaluated and letting the clinician make recommendations based on standardized testing and evidence based information.

WHAT ARE OROFACIAL MYOFUNCTIONAL DISORDERS (OMDS): OMDs are when there is an abnormal tongue, lip, or jaw position during rest, during chewing/swallowing or during speaking.

Some of our clinicians are currently obtaining certifications through the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM) inorder to become a Certified Orofacial Myologist.

WHAT HAS DRIVEN YOU TO EXPAND YOUR CLINIC TO OTHER LOCATIONS? We want

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eter Therapy Group is a locally owned multidisciplinary clinic that specializes in Speech, Occupational and Physical therapy.

For 9 years, we have offered proactive, quality healthcare in a safe and comfortable environment. Our mission is to provide evidenced-based assessment and treatment to pediatric and adult populations. We develop and implement patient specific plans and educate/train caregivers to carryover those plans. We provide services in our clinic, home environment, school settings and within the community. We currently have two locations: Shreveport and Haughton!

SPEECH THERAPY: Our professional team is highly trained

to evaluate and treat speech/language disorders, swallowing/feeding, voice disorders, cognitive/memory disorders, social pragmatics and orofacial myofunctional disorders.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY: Specialized care for fine and

gross motor skills development, handwriting, feeding, activities of daily living, sensory, self-care, early intervention, orthopedic rehabilitation including progressive range of motion, strengthening exercises, splint fabrication, and visual perceptual training.

PHYSICAL THERAPY: Offering personalized care for pediatric developmental/ambulation training, strength/ range of motion, balance and coordination, flexibility to increase range of motion, pain management, adaptive play, transfer and adaptive equipment assessments.

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to help those patients who can’t drive to the “city” daily. Our mission is to continue to offer home services when necessary and also open smaller rural clinics for North Louisiana residents.

HOW CAN YOU TREAT SWALLOWING/FEEDING DISORDERS? If a client presents with signs and symptoms of a swallowing disorder we can develop a plan of care to safely improve their ability to swallow solids/liquids. Feeding disorders in children may be sensory based, due to orofacial dysfunctions or due to trauma. We work closely with the client’s physician and caregivers to develop the most functional plan of care.

WHAT SETS YOUR SERVICES APART FROM OTHER CLINICS? We are very supportive of our staff and encourage continuing education so that we can all stay on top of the latest treatment protocols and evidenced-based practices. We also are very receptive of learning from one another and taking courses together. The company offers support to those individuals who are interested in expanding their knowledge in their fields.

SHREVEPORT LOCATION: 1950 E. 70TH ST. SUITE A SHREVEPORT, LA 71105 HAUGHTON LOCATION: 966 US-80 HAUGHTON, LA 71037 PHONE: (318)219-6064 • FAX: (318)225-7928 WWW.JETERSLPSERVICES.COM

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HIGHER EDUCATION LSUS, HUMAN PERFORMANCE LAB Assessments such as VO2 max, temperature tolerance, body composition, motion analysis, electroencephalography, and more will be available to the public, allowing community groups such as trainers, training programs, local gyms, running groups, and athletic programs to gain a better understanding of what the assessments reveal about human body operation and function.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE HPL, OR TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT, PLEASE CONTACT DR. CORY COEHOORN AT CORY. COEHOORN@LSUS.EDU

THE LSUS HUMAN PERFORMANCE LAB BRINGS CUTTINGEDGE TESTING TO THE REGION Louisiana State University Shreveport’s $1.2 million Human Performance Lab, made up of three connected sub-labs, will provide pathways for increased research potential, new teaching opportunities, and community engagement in areas such as oxygen consumption, aerobic capacity, temperature tolerance, motor control, visual tracking, biofeedback, reactivity, and brain activity.

The Exercise Science Lab will feature a 20 by 10-foot environmental chamber, the only one of its kind in the region. Opening in January 2022, the chamber will enable human performance research in exercise and environment physiology, human thermoregulation, temperature stress on vulnerable populations such as geriatric chronic disease, and worker health and safety in adverse environments. The Motion Analysis Lab features state-of-the-art Vicon motion analysis capture cameras as well as AMTI force plates to measure both kinematics and kinetics. Finally, the Motor Behavior Lab can analyze and train the central and peripheral nervous system as they relate movement and perception.

LSUS students can apply academic concepts to hands-on learning opportunities in fields such as physical and occupational therapy, exercise physiology, strength and conditioning coaching, and rehabilitation, along with earning nationally accredited certifications.

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WEDDING PLANNER MANDY CATHEY on your happily ever after… not meeting with vendors and selecting minor details.

WHAT SERVICES DO I OFFER? Mandy Cathey Weddings & Events is a full-service wedding design and coordination company that is passionate about and committed to providing the utmost service to clients. I have been a licensed florist for 29 years and have been planning weddings and events for over 15 years. We have a broad inventory of vessels for florals and candles in assorted sizes and styles, prop rentals, linens and much more! I take pride in working with you during this process, and creating an event that exceeds your dreams and expectations.

To see some of my creativity, you can look at the photo gallery on my website.

HOW TO DECIDE WHAT COLOR AND DESIGN FOR YOUR WEDDING?

WHY HIRE A WEDDING EVENT PLANNER? Planning a wedding can be exciting but also a stressful time. There is much more involved than booking vendors for the ceremony and reception. There are many details beyond that to pay attention to that you would not normally think of before your big day. Additionally, making decisions about music, food, or stationery are all important as well. But most important is the logistics of taking care of these details in a timely manner and the logistics of how the wedding weekend will take place. Having a wedding planner that works with you during this process makes the process go smoother and much more enjoyable when the actual big day arrives, leaving your parents, the Bride and Groom and family the time to enjoy everything about this special occasion. This time should be magical for you and your significant other and should be focused

This day should be a reflection of the couple, so make choices and decisions that will help tell your personal story, your love story! It could be a quote, favorite color, piece of art, or a cherished heirloom that has been used or passed down. If it’s something that is near and dear to you, there are various ways to incorporate it into the ceremony or reception.

Favorite colors do not necessarily have to be the main color but can be incorporated in as napkins, accent color or an additional color to florals. I always love that one thing that sets your event apart from everyone else’s.

HOW TO SURVIVE PLANNING A WEDDING DURING A WORLD WIDE PANDEMIC? My advice is to accept the State guidelines at the present phase that your date is scheduled. Embrace the venue and guidelines. Work with your planner or professionals to have a fabulous event. Consider the venue, number of guests it will accommodate, your menu and the layout.

Safety for your guests will provide comfort for them to enjoy the event you’re hosting.

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WEIGHT LOSS CLINIC WEIGHT KNOW MORE WHAT CAN A PATIENT EXPECT AT WEIGHT KNOW MORE? First, you will meet with the doctor for a consultation and our staff will carry out virtually any evaluations needed.

They will integrate the exam results with your medical history to develop an altered plan for your weight loss.

Endermologie, a non invasive treatment for cellulite and fat reduction is available if you meet treatment requirements. No prepackaged foods, no liquid diets, no contracts, no consult fees, physicians on staff daily, and medicated and non medicated programs. You will receive a meal and exercise plan tailored to your needs and weight loss goal.

WHAT MAKES WEIGHT KNOW MORE UNIQUE AND THE LEADING EXPERT IN WEIGHT LOSS? There is NO liquid diet, NO pre-packaged meals and NO contract. We supply: • • • • •

Grocery list Motivational DVD Daily Menus Physicians on site daily 2 locations to serve you in Louisiana

HOW DID WEIGHT KNOW MORE EVOLVE INTO WHAT IT IS TODAY? For over 34 years, Carl Lapeyrouse has been the proud owner of locally owned Weight Know More. In 1989, he was hired by a weight loss corporation as a nutritional counselor, conducting seminars under the advisement of physicians. He was soon valued not only for his knowledge of nutrition and its real-life applications, but also

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#1 WEIGHT LOSS IN ARKLA-MISS AND ARKLA-TEX FOR OVER 34 YEARS! for his ability to motivate people in achieving a healthier lifestyle.

“The Fat Kills, Learn the Painful Truth about Weight Loss” program is a product not only of Carl Lapeyrouse’s lifestyle evolution, but also of the exciting new directions he has taken at our clinics helping thousands of successful patients improve their health, their appearance and their lives. There is no magic potion or pill. The magic is in believing in yourself.

THE #1 IN WEIGHT LOSS! 1953 E 70TH STREET, SUITE 7 SHREVEPORT, LA 77105 • (318) 798-0323 1500 ROYAL AVENUE MONROE, LA 71201 • (318) 388-3534 WEIGHTKNOWMORE.COM

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HOME REMODELING DESIGNER PRODUCTS AND INSTALLATION DO YOU OFFER FINANCING? We work with 2 local banks that can assist with the project.

DO YOU WORK WEEKENDS? We work extremely long hours during the week and allow our employees to spend time with family Saturday and Sunday unless it’s a pressed timeframe.

DO YOU WORK WITH INSURANCE COMPANIES? Yes, we have When it’s time for a change, your home is one of the best places to start. Imagine yourself in completely new surroundings, without even changing your address. Designer Products and Installation can help you turn your vision into reality.

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PLUMBING MAGNOLIA PLUMBING For all your plumbing and AC service needs, think Magnolia Plumbing & A/C. Whether it is residential plumbing, commercial plumbing, installs, repairs, leaks, or clogged drains, Magnolia will have you covered. Barrett Jackson and Austin Turner always take great care of their clients.

IS A TANKLESS WATER HEATER WORTH IT? So you’ve decided to go tankless, now what? This is the question we answer weekly. Tankless heaters work a little differently than traditional water heaters. Instead of storing gallons of hot water, a tankless only heats what you need. Additional storage and low energy bills are just a few reasons why homeowners are converting. But these benefits may not be enough to justify purchase and installation expenses.

Take into consideration that all homes are not installed

a great relationship with State Farm, Liberty Mutual, Renostar, Penn, and more.

DO YOU HAVE A STOREFRONT? Yes, we have a full store located at 1012 Hawn Ave Shreveport, LA 71107.

When you’re ready to remodel, reach out to us right away for a free estimate. Call or visit our website today!

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ready to support tankless. Some homeowners may need their electrical systems updated. Call us to discuss pricing and see if this is the right fit for you & your home.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I CHANGE MY FILTERS? As a general rule of thumb, it is a good idea to replace the air filter in your HVAC system every month. Considering the air filter has such an important job, keeping your air filter clean is essential. These are the main three reasons to change often: 1.) indoor air quality 2.) energy efficiency 3.) helps prolong the life of your unit.

WHY IS MY WATER PRESSURE SO LOW? Many people don’t

realize how much low water pressure makes an impact on daily living. Your faucet may dribble, a child’s nightly bath takes longer to fill up, even a dishwasher will be operating less than normal. Living with low water pressure is frustrating and can cause more plumbing issues down the road. It could come from the valves, a private well, or even clogging and/or corrosion. It’s important to spot these issues early. Whatever the cause, call Magnolia for honest, professional, and affordable plumbing and AC services.

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TUTORING KEMP TUTORING — STEVE KEMP Meet your full academic potential! Kemp Tutoring is locally owned, family operated, and has been in business for over four years.

Owner Steve Kemp has tutored for over nineteen years. Degreed experts at Kemp Tutoring offer specialized one-on-one tutoring for middle school through college students with proven history of success. Expertise tutoring is available in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, English, and test prep! Kemp Tutoring’s goal is to provide the best tutoring for the best and brightest students.

DO I HAVE TO COMMIT TO A MINIMUM NUMBER OF SESSIONS? No. While most students are successful with 1-2 regular weekly sessions, this is no requirement. Students can feel free to schedule “as needed” sessions via our student portal at Kemp Tutoring.com. No contracts!

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MANOLOGY

BY ADAM BAILEY

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WAYS TO ENTERTAIN TODDLERS without Electronics

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ou are somewhere in public. Maybe it’s in your doctor’s waiting room. Or maybe it’s in your favorite restaurant, and it’s taking longer than you expected. Your child is getting restless. And irritable (I mean REAL irritable). You start to panic. What do you do?

The simple notion that, as a parent, you turn to your phone or tablet whenever your child becomes bored, or unhappy, is not the kind of life-lesson we need to be teaching our children. Admittedly, it’s very tempting to quickly shove an iPhone into a child’s hands—alleviating any potential temper-tantrum. That being said, don’t you want them growing up with the ability to entertain themselves? Listed below are a few fun,

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brain-boosting ideas to keep on deck should a meltdown start to arise. All can be modified, within reason, to meet your child’s level of cognition for spontaneous fun and endless entertainment. Give it a try!

What’s the worst that could happen?

1. I Spy Something…

This is classic entertainment and is good for all ages. Pick an object both you and your kid can see, and say, “I spy something .” If your child has a modest vocabulary, as well as a basic understanding of the alphabet, fill in the blank with a letter. “I spy something, and it begins with the letter B.” It can help if you sound it out: “Ba-Ba-Ba.” For younger kids who may only know shapes or colors, substitute those categories instead. I spy something blue, like the sky.” You can also describe the object’s properties: “I spy something, and it’s rough and shiny and smooth.”

2. Name That Tune As best as you can, hum a familiar song. Example include “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star,” “Old McDonald,” “If You’re Happy and You Know It,” “Baby Shark,” etc.

See if your child can identify the song and correctly name it.

color. “Can you touch something that is red?” “Can you touch something blue?” They can touch anything within their reach—the table, their clothes, your clothes, etc. If it is some place where your child can walk around without bothering other people, you can make the game mobile.

3. What is Missing?

This game is great to do at a restaurant. Take a few objects—for example, a spoon, a fork and a sugar packet— and ask your child to carefully look at the collection before them. Then cover the items with your napkin.

Once covered, remove an item without them being able to see which item was removed. Finally, remove the napkin altogether, and ask your child to correctly name which item is missing.

6. Hidden in the Hand Simultaneously, let your kid see your open, empty hands. Then put an object like a coin in one of your hands and close both of them. Put your hands behind your back and switch the object back and forth between them. Bring your closed hands back in front of you, and ask your child to guess which one is holding the object. Once you’ve done this a few times, reverse the roles and let them hide the object in their hands.

4. What am I? Pick an animal, object or place, and then let your kid ask questions to try to get the correct answer. Examples of questions are “Do you roar?” “Do you live somewhere in a cold or hot climate?” “Are you furry?”

7. Simple, Easy Riddles Come up with easy riddles for your child to solve.

For example, “What bank never has any money?” or “What has hands and a face, but can’t hold anything or smile?” If you’re stumped on what riddles to ask, simply Google search “simple, easy riddles for kids.”

Just try not to use your smartphone in front of them. It would kind-of defeat the purpose.

5. Find Something That is…

Ask your child if he can touch something that is “X”

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SB BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

“The defining feature of the space is undoubtedly the superb panoramic view of the Red River and bridges. It’s amazing,” says Jon Whitehead, the Director of Development.

“Not only is the Pavilion itself a beautiful place to enjoy any celebration but the views of the river and the Texas Street Bridge at night will create the most stunning backdrop. We are looking forward to the completion of the programmable LED lighting on the bridge and the new light shows that will debut each month. We have the ideal spot to take it all in.”

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The new Pavilion accommodates up to 140 seated guests and includes a fire pit, stateof-the-art infrared heaters, oversized ceiling fans and retractable weatherproof enclosures in case of bad weather.

The Pavilion is adjacent to the indoor event space (previously the restaurant) that can seat an additional 100 guests.

SPECIAL EVENTS Fall brings with it some special events at the aquarium.

There’s MUTINY, a Haunted Pirate Adventure with chills, thrills and gills! It will be open the entire month of October and is appropriate for all ages.

Participants will make their through the aquarium learning pirate skills and stamping them off on a pirate passport. Along the way, discover bat stars, wolf eels and all kinds of cool and creepy sea creatures, mermaid stories, sing-a-longs and other Halloween surprises. At the end, meet the Pirate Captain and grab some loot from his treasure chest.

SHREVEPORT AQUARIUM SHARKS, STING RAYS, AND PIRATES—OH MY!

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he Shreveport Aquarium has been open downtown since 2017 and is home to over 1000 creatures made up of over 300 different species of marine life ranging from turtles and eels to seahorses and sharks. Regular exhibits and special events cater to both kids and adults. The motto: Come Curious, Leave Inspired.

Hunt for treasure, gems, fossilized shark teeth, and ancient marine specimens in the treasure mine. Meander through the exhibit to view all the varieties of marine life.

Experience touch pools including a moon jelly and watch feedings of alligator snapping turtles, sharks and sting rays (check the feeding schedule)!

OUTDOOR EVENT SPACE There’s now a new outdoor event space at the aquarium— the Pavilion. The aquarium will provide day-of event or wedding coordination and full-service catering by Chef Anthony Felan of Fat Calf Brasserie.

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On the night before Halloween, there’s a special event just for adults (21+). THE CANNON BALL—a rum fest and bawdy pirate show—includes costume contests, prizes, games, grub and grog!

Grab your sense of adventure and head down to the Shreveport Aquarium. You won’t be disappointed! shreveportaquarium.com

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SB HOME FEATURE

BY ADAM BAILEY

ELEGANT HOME INFUSED WITH WARM, TRADITIONAL ACADIAN CHARM Wanting to give their dream home a traditional southern feel, a young couple in Frierson relied upon their past design experiences for inspiration. See how John Michael and Amber Fleming paired French Acadian charm with traditional Southern influences—such as gentle hues, hardwood floors and reclaimed materials—all to create an elegant yet welcoming space for the whole family.

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rierson, LA. John Michael Fleming has seen it all. Being a third-generation carpenter and owner of Mike Fleming Construction of Louisiana, he has garnered lots of inspiration for designing and building a home. Over the years, he has been involved with a wide range of projects, from the suburban, South Highland fixer upper to the rural, East Texas ranch house estate. So when John Michael and his wife, Amber, decided to embark on the journey of building a new home for their blended family, they knew exactly what to design for. Their aim?

To design a family home rooted in traditional, Southern Louisiana architecture with modern conveniences that met the needs of their family and lifestyle.

Inspired by some of Louisiana’s finest residential architects—Al Jones, Ben Patterson, and the late A. Hayes

Town—the Fleming’s considered the region’s rich architectural past, diverse culture, and all the finest design elements it had to offer.

Reflecting colonial and Georgian influences, along with John Michael’s expertise in residential construction, the home needed to incorporate practicality—or as John Michael stated, “it needed a sense of proportion and symmetry.” Likewise, in the true spirit of A. Hayes Town, the Fleming’s also wanted the ability to use old salvaged materials to better add texture and create an “unsupervised interest” in their new home.

Simply put, they wanted to create a sense of place.

“The goal was for this to be our forever home,” says Amber. “Both John Michael and I understood how important it was to capture the authenticity of the style of home we wanted to design. We worked very hard to ensure we were getting exactly that essence and practicality.” John Michael admits the design of the home was rooted in many factors aside from its architectural history and design details.

“We also wanted to incorporate our personal taste, the site, and the local surroundings of Desoto Parish. And even though Amber and I had a good understanding of architectural design, ultimately we saw the house as an opportunity to identify not only our needs, but the needs our entire family.” It was very important to both John Michael and Amber that each of the children have their own space and

all have equal “ownership” of their new family home.

The result is the ultimate place for Southern comfort and style that counterbalances all its rustic elements—wood beams, exposed reclaimed brick, fireplaces—with refined fixtures and beautiful finishes. Nothing is too particularly precious or formal.

The home boasts five bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms, covering a little over 3,850-square-feet of heated space, and is full of modern conveniences and vintage touches. There is a chef-style kitchen, an open living-dining area, a master suite with 18’ vaulted ceilings, and a second-level entertainment room.

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In addition to the graceful Southern front porch, there are two additional large, outdoor gathering spaces in the rear of the home—both offering panoramic views of the back yard and expansive wooded lot.

Dormers, porches, sloped roofs, exposed beams, reclaimed timber lintels and reclaimed brick—what’s not to love? Step inside to see what makes this Southern belle of a home really stand out.

ENTRY

Upon entering the front door, you are greeted by soft, white oak-hued flooring which extends throughout the main floor. To the right is the dining room (more on that space below). Straight ahead is the living room, which opens up to the backyard thtough its floor-to-ceiling windows. The layout, and all the details—from the color selection, exquisite light fixtures, hardware, and furnishings—offers a natural gathering spot for guests.

“Using many of the basic fundamentals I’ve learned through residential construction, the home really is about the way we, as a family, live,” confesses John Michael. “Each thoughtfully design space helps enrich our lives and experiences. While beautiful, the house is very much functional.”

DINING ROOM

Custom crown molding milled from antique heart pine beams, along with the library paneling add character to the dining room’s striking black walls. “This room was inspired by an article I found in Architectural Digest,” claims Amber. “I had never seen deer heads look more beautiful and knew this was the perfect compromise with John Michael to display his mounts in the house.”

A vintage, gold colored French mirror flanked by of two of John Michael’s deer mounts helps create a beautiful vignette in the space—offering not only the right amount of balance, but providing a ‘pop’ of color that creates a stunning distraction. The dining table, in demure tones, comfortably caters to the special niche of the space.

KITCHEN

The chef’s kitchen is designed and equipped to satisfy the needs of the family. This sleek, space, with a central island, easily allows one to serve up snacks or drinks with ease, while carrying on a conversation with friends and family— whether they be in the living room or breakfast nook.

The marble countertop and backsplash, along with the farmhouse sink, adds a sense of history to the space, complementing the walls’ white hues. The Fleming’s were very particular in being able to use the same countertop material as the backsplash, for a seamless look. “The solid-surface backsplash creates a look that tile simply cannot,” says John Michael.

In unexpected harmony with the traditional feel of the space, the kitchen features modern, stainless-steel ap-

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pliances. The showpiece being a sizable GE Monogram® range cleverly placed under a wall of windows. A discrete flush-mount vent hood provides the needed ventilation. White oak mixed with white painted cabinetry provides generous space for dinnerware and kitchen appliances.

The mixing of the natural wood with white gives a warmer feel to the trendy all-white kitchen.

Lighting is everything this kitchen—not only for being able to see what you’re cooking and eating, but to set the mood. The light pouring in from the windows is amazing in the morning. In the evening, you get to really appreciate how pretty the scones and pendants are,” says Amber. The under-cabinet lighting provides ample brightness for food preparations but also illuminates the marble backsplash.

LIVING ROOM

Both John Michael and Amber appreciate simple elegance. And no area reflects that notion better than the living room—which is immediately adjacent, and open to, the kitchen and dining areas—creating one contigu-

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“Among the living room’s many virtues,” adds Amber, “it instantly makes the home feel larger than it actually is. It is comfortable enough for a small number of people and big enough for large gatherings when we have friends over. It’s the best of both worlds.”

MASTER BEDROOM AND BATH

ous space. Its reclaimed heart pine beams help define the space in the 18’ vaulted ceiling, soft white, gallery finish walls allow for the beams and brick to sand out.

Avoiding the use of any interior walls, the living room’s openness helps connect the indoor spaces with the adjacent kitchen and dining room. Amber appreciates the openness which allows for ease of conversation and congregating, a treat when its just family or when entertaining. The abundance of light allows a continuous view of all things outdoors, whether you’re cuddled up on the couch or socializing with friends and family in the kitchen.

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Understanding the need to delineate between private and public spaces, the master suite is nicely isolated from the rest of the house—inconspicuously tucked away off the living room. Downplaying the link between the rest of the house by keeping it isolated, the main design elements are the reading nook surrounded by its large, floor-toceiling windows—which brings in both natural light and views of the backyard. An 18’ cathedral ceiling, coupled by a fireplace with a custom-made antique cypress mantle, helps complement the space.

According to Amber, “there are so many beautiful elements in the master suite—the vaulted beamed ceiling, fireplace, and the nook with floor-to-ceiling windows— that the area can easily stand on its own without having to add too much. We were able to bring in simple, but thoughtfully designed, furnishings that allow the room to stand on its own.”

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joyable outdoor spaces are. When you work from home, your outdoor space is your get away” adds Amber.

The painted brick fireplace creates a focal point, adds a heat source, and visually links the space with several design elements from inside. The fireplace, with mounted flat-screen television above, is practical and stunning. The symmetry of the furniture arrangement sits easily and elegantly underneath the exposed, reclaimed beams of the terrace’s upper architecture. Granite countertops help frame the terrace. Small touches add visual interest to the smooth blend of colors and textures in this sophisticated, but comfortable, outdoor escape. The furniture and decor create just enough contrast to the hardness of the brick and sandstone pavers, furniture edges, and exposed beams.

WHAT’S NEXT?

The Flemings admit their home isn’t done. The lists continues to grow, but hopefully a few up-and-coming projects will materialize in the near future—a shop for John Michael (for all his toys), an in-ground pool, and more landscaping.

“Creating a home takes time,” Amber admits. “There is no character if you simply go to the store and buy everything at once. It is a journey. And one to be enjoyed!”

“Hopefully this winter,” Amber adds, “I will also create a more cozy porch space, off the living room and master bedroom. A farmhouse porch just begs for a deep swing, piled with pillows and a tiny place to plant my cup of coffee.” tiles align the shower, and a marble mosaic tile mat helps balance the arc of the beautifully shaped tub. A large unobscured window can be found behind the tub, complimented by a smaller window in the shower. This look completely transform the baths, a nod to the Fleming’s thoughtful creativity.

“I wanted light,” Amber confessed. “John Michael gave me light.”

UTILITY / LAUNDRY / SHE-ROOM

Focusing on maximizing storage, the space within the laundry room is very organized and simplistic as possible to avoid clutter. As Amber can be incredibly efficient at keeping the house clean and tidy, this room doubles as her ‘she-room.’

Located between the porte-cochere and the kitchen, it gets a dose of Amber’s personality with its sea salt cabinets and acrylic pulls. Surrounding a large window, a mural from the Rifle Paper Company adorns the back wall. “I spend a lot of time in this room,” admits Amber. “I wanted it to be fun and bright; a place I wouldn’t mind being. And it is!”

COVERED TERRACE

Are there any memories sweeter than those of childhood suppers on a covered terrace, or swinging the night away on the perfectly-designed porch? Face it—Southerners pay for our mild winters with our sultry summers, and while modern air-conditioning may have made those spaces of the past unnecessary, the Fleming’s couldn’t imagine their home without this covered space. “During the quarantine, I think we all learned how important en-

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SB COMMUNITY

BY URSULA BRANTLEY

SCI-PORT STEAMS AHEAD

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little more than three years ago, Sci-Port embarked on a journey that was as unpredictable as Louisiana weather. The entity was completely reorganized under a new and separate entity, Red River STEM, Inc. With the assistance of the Community Foundation of North Louisiana and its Chief Executive Officer, Kristi Gustavson, a Board was formed for the new entity which was chaired by Jay Pierson who has since led Sci-Port through an incredible re-emergence as a premier science center. As the new Sci-Port Discovery Center celebrates its third anniversary, the Board is also celebrating the fact that the month of July marked a record admission revenue for the Center! According to Pierson, “We have endured some rough moments as we struggled to reorganize and keep the doors open for our guests throughout the COVID-19 crisis. Our Board and staff are to be commended for their efforts to save Sci-Port Discovery Center. We believe we are now on stable ground and see evidence of success through increased attendance, event rentals, grant receipts, outreach programming recognition and accolades from our community.”

Under the direction and leadership strength of Pierson, the Sci-Port Discovery Center is now emerging from what was at first conceived to be an emergency stabilization reorganizational effort to a vibrant and ambitious team of dedicated individuals who are committed to providing the community with hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) educational opportunities through the Sci-Port Discovery Center. With the recent appointment of new Board members, Jay has identified priorities for the new Board which include the assignment of committee responsibilities in: Finance & Accounting, Fund Raising & Grants and Programs & Exhibits.

According to Executive Director Dianne Clark, “Sci-Port is so much more than a building. So often I discover community members who are unaware of the breadth and depth of our community outreach initiatives. This summer, in just one of our many grant-funded programs, GSK Science in the Summer’s “Be an Engineer!” was held at 19

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sites through nine community partners whose missions focus on serving homeless, migrant and foster children.

Nearly 800 youth were provided with hands-on STEM-related educational activities!”

Recently selected by the Louisiana Board of Regents to serve as the STEM center for Region 7, Sci-Port is developing a network of resources to improve the availability of STEM resources for the region and beyond. One example of their commitment to this new responsibility is the establishment of a partnership with the Caddo Parish School System’s Broadmoor STEM Academy (BSA) to provide STEM-based resources for students and faculty. In addition, Sci-Port will work with BSA administration and faculty to help the school reach its goal of becoming the premier STEMbased educational facility in our area.

Executive Director Clark is pleased with the direction being given to the new Board.

Photo courtesy of Sci-Port “We have so many exciting things happening all around us. We are rebuilding and focused on our mission.” Sci-Port Discovery Center’s mission is to provide a fun, educational environment for people of all ages to explore and actively engage in the world of mathematics, science, and technology. Sci-Port serves to spark curiosity about the world around us, provides hands-on tools for using scientific discovery in everyday life, and encourages a passion for life-long learning.

One of Sci-Port’s newest learning experiences is the Chandra X-Ray Observatory, currently on loan from NASA until Fall 2022. Chandra is one of this nation’s greatest observatories, sharing this honor with the Hubble Space Telescope and the Spitzer Space Telescope. It is designed to explore the many wonders of space such as exploded stars, colliding galaxy clusters, and swirling matter around black holes. The exhibit includes some of the first x-ray images of Sagittarius A, the supermassive black hole located at the center of the Milky Way. Another immersive exhibit at Sci-Port is the Adventures of Intrigue. This new and permanent exhibit is an open air Escape Room type adventure. Visitors use the entire Gallery of Intrigue to solve history-based adventures by answering puzzles, riddles, and mysteries. The gallery is filled with relics and replicas from Shreveport history dating back to Captain Henry Miller Shreve’s arrival in 1835.

Look for Sno-Port 2021 in November. IMAX fans: stay tuned for a big announcement in late September! sci-port.org

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SB PETS

Lending a Paw NATIONAL SERVICE DOG MONTH

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eptember is National Service Dog Month, a time to honor the extraordinary work these special dogs do every day for the people they love and serve. A service dog is specially trained to protect, take care of, and be a companion for a person with a disability, allowing them to lead a more independent life.

As well as being devoted and loving, service dogs are specifically trained to perform certain tasks so that a person can manage their disability and live a fuller life. Some service dogs are trained to retrieve objects or help with balance for individuals with physical limitations, while others are trained to give seizure or diabetic alerts. The bottom line is that a service dog is trained to perform tasks directly related to their person’s disability.

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For example, vision support dogs help blind or visually impaired individuals get around obstacles and navigate streets, sidewalks, and crosswalks. Hearing support dogs help alert deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals to important noises, such as doorbells, smoke or fire alarms, telephone, or even an oven timer. Mobility dogs assist individuals with physical disabilities or individuals with balance issues with tasks like turning lights on/off, retrieving objects, and pushing elevator buttons. Medical alert dogs help alert the onset of medical emergencies such as a seizure or low blood sugar or the presence of allergens, and many more medical-type emergencies.

Psychiatric service dogs assist individuals with disabilities such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, schizophrenia, and other conditions. The work performed by these service dogs includes actions like entering dark rooms

and turning on a light to help mitigate what might be a potential stress-inducing situation for certain individuals, interrupting repetitive behaviors by people with obsessive-compulsive disorders, and reminding a person to take medication. Additionally, many psychiatric service dogs help our nation’s wounded warriors suffering from conditions including Post-Traumatic Stress and Traumatic Brain Injury.

They help individuals that suffer from PTSD by alerting them to impending mental episodes and generally being a comforting presence by giving support and a sense of calm for daily psychological stresses.

Service dogs can range from small to large. A service dog’s size is condition based on the tasks needed to help mitigate a disability. For example, a Chihuahua is not a good choice to pull a wheelchair but could make an excellent hearing support dog. In contrast, a good choice for a mobility or vision support dog could be Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, or German Shepherds.

Training a service dog is intensive and can take up to two years. In addition, the process is costly, with training costing up to $30,000 per dog. With the help of a service dog, a person with a disability can better manage and live a better life.

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ORIGINS:

ART BY JERRY WRAY

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he Louisiana State Exhibit Museum has opened a display of two prominent women artists titled, “Origins and Retrospective: A Celebration of Color,” which will be open through October 8, 2021. A Curators’ Reception will be held on Thursday, September 16, from 5-7 pm in the West Wing Gallery.

“Origins by Jerry Wray” will feature works in watercolor and acrylic on paper, canvas, and driftwood by Shreveport artist Jerry Wray (1925-2018). Lovingly curated by her daughter, Mary Virginia Hill, you can expect a true celebration of color. Her creations were her non-verbal language for expressing her spiritual journey. “The message in my art is my love for God,” she said.

For decades, Jerry Wray shared what she saw in God’s beautiful handiwork with a multitude of art lovers, collectors, and art students. Now, if you’ve never heard of

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Jerry Wray or seen her vast collection of work, here’s all you need to know to convince you that she is a Shreveport legend and art world icon. Her work can be found in numerous museum collections across the nation including the Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Museum at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, The Goddard Museum in Ardmore, Oklahoma, and the Maier Museum in Lynchburg, Virginia.

She is also represented in The Ninth Life Fine Art Gallery in Saint Thomas, United States Virgin Islands, the Ward Nasse Gallery in SoHo, New York, the Art Effects Gallery in Merion, Pennsylvania, and the Macon Art Gallery in Macon, Georgia.

In her own words, Jerry Wray would say to you, “I would like to touch the hearts of those viewing my work. I hope to express the universality of Christianity and the common bond that binds all mankind together.” From homes

in Texas, Louisiana and Alabama to homes in England, Germany and Singapore - even the King of Saudi Arabia’s Summer Palace, Jerry Wray has captured the hearts and minds of private and public collectors.

With a painting career that spanned over 50 years, her work has been honored by inclusion in Louisiana Women of Arts, the National Association of Women in the Arts and the Encyclopedia of Watercolor Techniques for Landscape by Hazel Sloan.

Disciplined and certainly prolific, Jerry Wray painted over 1000 pieces of art in the last 10 years of her life. Still, she found the time to paint with her daughters and grandchildren.

Her goal of leaving something for prosperity has been accomplished. Her legacy is not only what she has left on her canvas but how she touched the lives of so many people. To see the art of Jerry Wray, visit the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum absolutely free of charge at 3015 Greenwood Road during regular museum hours: Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4 pm.

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SB GOOD TO KNOW

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DRESS FOR SUCCESS OF SHREVEPORT–BOSSIER IS HOSTING ITS ANNUAL “RED HANGER” FUNDRAISING EVENT Dress for Success of Shreveport–Bossier is hosting its annual “Red Hanger” fundraising event, September 30, from 7pm to 9pm at the Hilton Garden Inn in Bossier City. Tickets as well as sponsorships are on sale now and can be purchased by calling 318-674-3509. The annual event honors the clients and the four programs—Confident Suiting, Women of the Workforce (W.O.W.), Professional Women’s Group (PWG), and Career Center—available to women in the community who enter and reenter the workforce. All proceeds for the Red Hanger Event will support the programs offered by Dress for Success Shreveport-Bossier.

November 30th with an opening reception October 8th from 6pm to 8pm.

The Bossier Arts Council is located at 630 Barksdale Boulevard, Bossier City, LA 71111.

For more information about the artwork, how to become a sponsor, or other Bossier Arts Council events, please visit www.bossierarts.org or call 318-741-8310.

LSU HEALTH SHREVEPORT POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW MABRUKA ALFAIDI PHD RECEIVES CAREER DEVELOPMENT AWARD FROM AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

THE BOSSIER ARTS COUNCIL PRESENTS: “NYCTOPHILIA, LOVE OF DARKNESS” AND THE 3RD ANNUAL 12X12 SHOW “CONTAINED.” These two very unique shows at the East Bank Gallery will run from October 1st-

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Mabruka Alfaidi, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow in Pathology at LSU Health Shreveport, has been selected as a recipient of an American Heart Association Career Development Award. This prestigious award supports highly promising healthcare and academic professionals in the early years of their career by funding innovative research and training to assure the future success of the awardee as a cardiovascular independent scientist.

During this award’s funding duration of three years, Dr. Alfaidi will complete her postdoctoral fellowship (which is also supported by the American Heart Association) and transition to a tenure track faculty position. She plans to continue studying the mechanism by which heart disease is developed, particularly heart attacks, with a goal of creating a small molecule inhibitor that can prevent endothelial dysfunction from inside endothelial cells. Achieving this goal holds tremendous promise in the treatment and possible prevention of heart attacks. Funding from the AHA Career Development Award will also allow Dr. Alfaidi to open her own lab and compete for more independent funding while training a future generation of scientists.

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“It was a pleasure to host President Tate for his second visit to our campus, first as a candidate and now as our system president,” Executive Director of the LSUS Foundation Laura Perdue said. “We are especially excited for his focus on scholarships which has long been a priority for the foundation.”

Faculty and staff were part of the gathering both in-person and virtually. Community members from the LSUS Foundation Board of Directors, the Noel Foundation and the Education Committee of the Committee of 100 were also in attendance.

LSUS PSYCHOLOGY AND BUSINESS PROGRAMS RANKED 2ND MOST AFFORDABLE IN LOUISIANA

LSU PRESIDENT WILLIAM F. TATE IV VISITS LSU SHREVEPORT, AIMS TO UNITE THE LSU CAMPUSES LSU Shreveport hosted LSU President William F. Tate IV as part of its faculty and staff back to school festivities. Tate’s visit started with a meet-and-greet and open forum with LSUS faculty and staff, and concluded with a tour of the Cyber Collaboratory.

The visit was President Tate’s second of the calendar year after he toured the campus in May as part of the LSU presidential interview process. Chancellor Clark fondly recalled President Tate’s particular excitement about the Shreveport campus and how whether he was named LSU’s new leader or not, he wanted to return.

Chancellor Clark said, “President Tate was asked during his interview what made the greatest impact on him out of all the things he saw and experienced while learning about the LSU system, and without hesitation, he said it was when his inner ‘geek’ came out at the LSU Shreveport Cyber Collaboratory. His acknowledgement of and desire to be a part of the Shreveport campus means a lot to us, and we’re excited to welcome him back.”

President Tate’s presidency began on July 1, and he utilized his return to the Shreveport campus to encourage and inform.

“I know I’m excited about partnering with Chancellor Clark about things we can do systemwide to add value here in Shreveport, add distinctiveness to Shreveport that will link us to other parts of the system so that we look better to the outside world with the LSU flag flying”, President Tate said. “So, I think that’s a big part of what the strategy has to be going forward. We look better when we’re united.”

The LSUS Foundation organized the visit by ensuring a seamless schedule and experience for President Tate.

The Psychology and Business programs at LSU Shreveport have been ranked #2 in the state for affordability

by UniversityHQ, a leading independent organization offering resources for prospective college students. Fellow purple and gold campus, LSU Alexandria, was ranked number 1. Nationally, the LSUS Psychology program was ranked #29 and the Business program was ranked #43.

“The business department is proud to lead business programs in affordability without sacrificing the academic quality people have come to expect from LSUS,” Interim Dean of the College of Business Dr. Mary Lois White said. “Our goal is to provide students from diverse backgrounds access to state-ofthe-art resources, instruction, and mentorship from industry-leading faculty.”

Dean of the College of Education and Human Development Dr. Dennis Wissing added, “I am so proud of our dedicated faculty and staff of the Department of Psychology, and especially our graduates. We proudly offer a high-quality degree at an affordable cost.”

LSUS NOEL MEMORIAL LIBRARY FEATURES “CARTOGRAPHIC CURIOSITIES” HISTORICAL MAP EXHIBIT, FIRST SINCE EARLY 2020 The James Smith Noel Collection, located on the third floor of the LSUS Noel Memorial Library, unveiled its latest exhibit, Cartographic Curiosities” on August 23 which will be available to the public through October 15. Guests are welcome to visit from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The exhibit showcases cartography featuring maps from around the world dating from the sixteenth to the nineteenth century. Maps have served as detailed visual representations of the human desire to explore and learn. From oblique city views, to the creation of orderly grids, to elaborate charts plotting travel to distant lands, maps have grown in scope and complexity alongside humanity.

Per state recommendations, guests are asked to wear a mask or face covering at all times while on the LSUS campus.

For more information, contact Martha Lawler at 318-7984163 or martha.lawler@lsus.edu.

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............................................................................................................................................................ MORE NEWS MCCARY’S JEWELERS CELEBRATES 80 YEARS McCary’s Jewelers opened in 1941 in a rented space, shared with a local barber shop at 410 Milam Street. With $500 and a few pieces of loaned jewelry equipment, the McCary’s family started what was primarily a watch sales and repair business for the trolley drivers. 80 years and four locations later, the fourth-generation family-owned business is leading the industry in jewelry trends and exclusive lines, custom designs, in-house engraving and one of the finest diamond and gem collections in the area.

New branding orchestrated the progressive positioning of the business into the 21st Century. The family made a concerted effort to pay homage to the humble beginnings that were the foundation for today’s progress. The logo symbolizes the infiniteness of the generational, family business and the sophistication and professionalism of the team. McCary’s Jewelers is one of few, local jewelers recognized as an American Gem Society store.

McCary’s celebrates 80 years with special celebrations in September and October. mccarys.com COLLEGE OF PHARMACY EXPANDS The University of Louisiana Monroe College of Pharmacy has maintained a campus close to its practice site at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport for 15 years, and has now expanded to a downtown location in the Chase Building at 400 Texas Ave-

nue. The new suite includes administrative offices, a space for an interactive classroom, and a student lounge.

ROTARY CLUB INDUCTS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Rotary Club of Shreveport recently inducted the 2021–22 Board of Directors. Rotary Club of Shreveport is a member of Rotary International, an association of Rotary clubs throughout the world. The board is guided by club principles that have been developed over the years to provide Rotarians with a strong, common purpose and direction.

Executive Committee

President – Lawrence Calhoun President-Elect – Mark W. Snow Vice-President – Martha Marak

Club Directors

Raise & Give – H. Chris Stokes Vocational Service – Nancy P. Alexander Youth Service – Linda K. Broderick Club Service – Mark C. Crews

Rotary Foundation

Chair - William E. Nolan

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Secretary-Treasurer – Greg Lott Immediate Past President – Laurie Bowell

Community Service – Katherine C. Dorroh International Service – Leslie H. Quinn Membership Service – Dianne M. Clark

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