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The Louisiana Film Prize Top 20 Announcement Party was held at the Robinson Film Center. Louisiana Film Prize Director Chris Lyon and “Founding Father of Film Prize” Gregory Kallenberg delivered a champagne toast to the 147 film makers who registered their short film in hopes of winning the $50,000 cash prize. 1. Gregory Kallenberg, Taylor Jamison and Dr. Chris Kevil 2. Attorney Charlotte Holoubek with Heidi Kallenberg 3. “Credit” was announced one of the Top 20 Films, directed by Susan and Patrick Kirton, pictured with daughter Haley Kirton 4. “The Crying Bull” was honored as one of the Top 20 films for Louisiana Film Prize 2022, pictured are director Gio March and Havard Scott 5. Mario Chavez with Dr. Gail Griffin 6. Liz Swaine announces “Addie and the Lightning Bugs” directed by Alexander Jeffrey as one of the Top 20 Films for the LA Film Prize.

Central ARTSTATION held an art reception for Artist Bennie Dotie’s photography exhibition “Caddo Lake, Texas Style.” Dotie, a veteran photographer and former educator, received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography from Louisiana Tech University. Dotie, a former staff photographer for The Shreveport Sun, states that his mother Eliza Dotie gave him the most guiding influence in his life and the inspiration for his artwork. The reception included a talk with artist Bennie Dotie, music, hors d’oeuvres, wine and beverages. 1. Lovie Dotie Hodge and Donnie Dotie, brother and sister of featured artist 2. Artist Bennie Dotie with SRAC President Henry Price 3. SRAC President Henry Price with Shreveport Commons Executive Director Wendy Benscoter and Betty Black 4. Liz Swaine, Tammie Bell, and Pearla Despot 5. Artspace President Joe Kane admires Bennie Dotie’s Caddo Lake artwork.

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Justinian Captain XXIX Nancy Cooper illuminated beauty, grace and energy as she “Struck a Pose on the Dance Floor” on her way to the stage. The Justinian Royal Court included Justinian Queen XXIX Susie Stinson, Justinian King XXIX Maury Hicks, Duchesses Michelle Perkins, Carolyn Murphy Thompson, Duchess Heidi Martin, Duke Curtis Joseph, Duke Chris Merckle, and Duke Matt Buckle. The black tie event consisted of heavy hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, and entertainment by Primadonna & The Fabulous Murder Hornets.

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1. Boho Maxi Skirt A long and flowy yet light and breathable skirt is the perfect trend to embrace here in the south.

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2. Long Blazer If you are out shopping for a new blazer or simply just want to stay on trend, look for a longer cut blazer that hits about mid-thigh to the knee. Wear a tank under it to hit your trend target while maintaining comfort.

3. Patchwork Sweater A patchwork sweater is a cute, fun, and cozy piece to have in your collection this season.

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4. Bubble Skirt Did someone say, “Fun Garment?” The bubble skirt is a playful fun way to stay on trend and it can be worn more formal or casual depending on the styling or event.

almost time to set those clocks back and break out the pumpkin spice everything! Yep, I said it! Fall is right around the corner. I couldn’t be more excited to bring you a glimpse of some of the cutest fall 2022 trends in Fashion, Hair, and Makeup. Fall trends are not always easy to balance in the South when we’re still battling smoldering temperatures. Here are a few tips to stay on trend while beating the heat:

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10. Bangs Whether you choose a blunt bang or a soft face framing bang, bangs have been seen on runways everywhere and trend reports worldwide. By jumping on this trend, I recommend consulting with your stylist to see what style bangs would best suit your face shape and lifestyle.

13. Pastel Eyes Although pastel shades are normally associated with spring, we’ve seen them all over the runways from New York to Milan and mentioned by many of the beauty bloggers this season.

11. Statement Eyeliner This fall, try to go a little bigger and bolder with your eye liner and if you truly dare to be different, try a fun shade such as teal or emerald green. This will sure make you stand out in any crowd.

14. Classic Red Lip Elegant and timeless. Popular since the 1940s, the red lip has been the focus of many dramatic and elegant looks.

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15. Shimmering Eyes Back in style and blazing are the shimmering eyes of the 90s. If you really dare to stand out, try mixing the pastels trend with the shimmering trend for a makeup look that is right on time and oh-so-seasonal!

9. Sleek Straight Hair The past few years have been all about textured hair styles or soft beach waves styles. Fall 2022 is seeing the return of the sleek straight hair textures and styles.

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12. Barely There Base Makeup Long gone are the days of full coverage foundation. If you have the complexion to pull it off, try a barely there tinted moisturizer or CC cream to give you that lightly polished or natural finish.

7. Dressed Up Ponytail It’s so easy. It’s your basic ponytail but styled up. Try it curled, braided, or add hair accessories such as a statement clip, ties, or a cute head band.

6. Color Hair is all about the shade this season. Shades of copper are all the rage and are sure to warm up any skin tone and complement any eye color. Many salons offer color service in demi color lines that wash out gradually if you’re not brave enough for a full out permanent color!

8. One Dimensional Hair Color No more highlights or balayage. This fall is all about soft solid one tone hair color.

of tailgating has debatable origins; however, according to Yale professor and alumnus Thomas Bergin, the first football tailgate was in 1906 at the Harvard-Yale game. Many fans arrived in cars to picnic with those who arrived by train.

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Wireless speakers. Whether you’re listening to your favorite playlist or game-day interviews and

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Drinks. Most tailgaters have alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages ready to sip throughout the day. Be sure to pack plenty of water, sodas, and energy drinks. For the boozy side of the drink menu, standard beverages include beer and hard seltzers. If you feel like preparing a few cocktails, try a Bloody-Mary for early-day drinking or margaritas in the afternoon.

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Iflook.you are clueless about different kind of fits that you must try or how to buy an outfit that will fit you the best, you can always refer to fitting guides. Also, when you go shopping, don’t be in a hurry. Make sure that you purchase clothes and shoes that are of the perfect size for you. Neither too small, nor too big.

is to browse through “lookbooks” available online, which will give you your daily dose of the latest fashion trends for men. Make it a habit to go through these catalogs regularly to get an idea about various combinations to try, ways to wear different items of clothing and so on and so forth.

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Imagine buying an expensive shirt to work, only to find that the trend is straight out of last season! In a situation like this, your money gets wasted and you end up adding one more outfit to your wardrobe, in which you don’t want to be caught dead! A simple solution to

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6. Invest in Good Quality Shoes

Nothing speaks luxury like an elegant timepiece. It is a status symbol, and also, an heirloom. And because we are talking fashion here, investing in a wristwatch from one of the top watchmakers will make the outfit appear more elegant. The same can be said for other accessories, which may not be as expensive as the watch but are still an integral part of every man’s wardrobe. These include but are not limited to ties, handkerchiefs, cufflinks, belts, and even hats to complement the look.

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Shoes say a lot about your personality. This is the reason why you need to invest in shoes that are of top-notch quality. Don’t settle for cheap fakes or rip-offs of top brands as they are made from materials that tend to wear and tear easily, leaving you in an embarrassing situation and making you buy more shoes year after year. Take your pick from some of the best shoes that should be a staple in your wardrobe.

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5. Don’t be Afraid to Wear the Same Thing Differently

One of the most common tips that work for both men’s and women’s fashion is

3. Leave That Comfort Zone

Afraid to experiment with style? It is high time that you step out of your comfort zone and give your wardrobe a somewhat, if not complete, makeover. For instance, if you favor dark colored suits over light colored ones, then try buying the latter when you go shopping. In the same way, you can experiment with different prints and patterns, fabrics, cuts, and colors. With this step, you’ll realize that you too can carry off one of those looks that fashion models sport. Trust me, even a tiny change in your wardrobe is going to be worth it and you will be astonished at the results!

Every guy should have some basic items of clothing in his wardrobe. In no particular order…

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with a white button-down shirt and jeans. Wear it with your suit and leather shoes. Don’t forget your favorite aviator sunglasses to complete the look!

• A pair of gray, black and navyblue chinos

• Mix and match the suit with trousers from another suit. This way, you can wear all those expensive suits in your

On days when you are feeling particularly lazy and don’t want to spend much thought on what you are going to wear, these staples in your wardrobe will come to your rescue. After all, there is nothing that can beat classic style trends.

• Wear the complete set of the suit and add a dashing tie, a pocket square or both, to look dapper at any formal occasion.

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wearing the same piece of an outfit in different ways. For instance, you can wear a well-fitted suit in more ways than you can imagine (and save some extra bucks). Simply follow these pointers:

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riginally built in 2009, this ren ovated French-Acadian home in Stonewall’s North Desoto Estates was spectacularly ren ovated in 2021 and brings clas sic European architecture into

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Luxe fabrics, colorful wallpapers and stepfullyfurnishingsbeautifulgivethisrenovatedcustom-builtfamilyhomeatrulymodernflair.Filledwithartsydecorideasthatwecan’twaittocopy,inside,andseehowthisrealtormakesitallcometogether.

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the present day—all with a sense of charm and artsy modernism. So, when homeowners Brian and Yvonne Davlin wanted to modernize their family home—the renovation quickly turned into a re-creation. According to Yvonne, the sky was the Brilliantlylimit. combining rustic and refined, today, the main house is a 2,000 square foot expansion of the original two-story structure—all with a hipped roof, beautiful en try and new porte-cochère. A shop forms the opposite side of a central courtyard where the pool is perfect ly placed—perfect for entertaining. A screened porch that overlooks the pool area can be easily accessible from the inside or outside.

While not a ‘traditional’ open floor plan, the main entry does open into a large open space—easily combining the living and kitchen spaces, deco rated with a little more glam than the rest of the house. “This house is so much about the entry,” says Yvonne. “It is very much a part of walking in and welcoming guests. It such a won derful place to entertain.”

A celebration of natural material— wood beams and exposed brick—is apparent throughout the house. The hardwood floors, brick and wood beams tie the interior spaces togeth er. The home is a celebration of nat ural material and a beautiful render

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ing of the French-Acadian style. But don’t let those quaint subtleties fool you. Bright airy color, sleek fabrics, imported tile and more await as you pass from room to room.

What inspired this home’s design?

SB Magazine sat down with the Yvonne Dalvin to find out how she—along with her contractor husband, Brian—so el egantly created a design with an eye on a warm family home perfect for entertaining.

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“Inspiration for us came in many forms, over many years. We were very fortunate that we got to renovate this house from the ground up, literally! Brian originally built this home in 2009. So, after looking at all the homes he had built over the years, talking with his clients, flipping through magazines for ideas, and, of course, living here for fourteen years—we easily figured out what did and didn’t work. We understood what we truly used and what needed to be discarded. And, most importantly, we knew where to delete and where to add. Ultimately, we wanted to design this house to age in place—to be able to entertain, as well as have the ability to accommodate future grandchildren.”

What did you want as the end goal for your house design? For it to be traditional, yet modern design—with artsy feel throughout the interior spaces. I felt that—with all the fur nishings, bright colors, fun wallpapers, and fabrics—you

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The porte-cochère on the exterior really added a complete element to the exterior and helped ties the old with the new.

What was your favorite room to design?

We were bound by an existing slab and odd shaped lot. The largest challenge was finding out where we could and couldn’t add square foot age. Some areas we were able to go out, others we could only go up.

“Lots of favorites, but probably all of the smart home features really stand out. The automation systems that allow us to control everything remotely—lighting, security, entertainment, etc.— through phones or computers has been a game changer. There is nothing more relaxing than know ing that all your systems are opti mized for efficiency without you having to monitor everything.”

Mrs. Gina Jenkins of Jenkins Construction helped with the color palette. We wanted a neu tral and light wall color to really showcase the patterns and colors of the upholstery, drapery, and wallpaper.

The kitchen is the winner handsdown. Not out of necessity, but because I’m too happy there. Why should I move? I enjoy company and can easily sit eight people at the island. The pantry doors came from Belgium and were handpicked from The Corbel in Jack son, LA. The kitchen, because of its proximity to everything—I miss nothing that goes on. A close second? My master closet. I really enjoyed watching it come to life.

What is your favorite feature of the home?

Did a particular element tie the design together?

How did you choose the color palette?

would really set off the house and bring some dramatic elements to the French-Acadian style.

What was your biggest obstacle in designing the home?

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Brian and Yvonne Davlin would like to thank each and every person involved in this project, including all the subcontractors, suppliers and vendors who supplied products, materials, time and energy into this very large and challenging project. House plans drawn by Jack Crawford and Josh Contairo; Cabinetry, windows and doors by Custom-Bilt Cabinet and Supply; Plumbing by Peace Plumbing (Jeremy Peace); Plumbing supplies by National Wholesale Plumbing Supply and Coburn Supply Company; Electrical by Caddo Electrical Contracting (Shaun Pendleton and Brandon Greenslate); Site Prep by Performance Demo-Land Company (Clint Davlin); Drywall by Cowtown Materials, Inc.; Roofing by RSI/Advanced Building Products; Lighting by Henson’s Carpet One Floor & Home; Construction trim and frame by Chad Garcie; Flooring by SJ Flooring (Harold Johnson); Concrete by Red River Ready Mix (Chris Jackson), Davila Concrete (Chris Davila) and; Pool by Moorehead Pools (Michael Moore); Interiors by Jenkins Construction (Gina Jenkins); Cabinets by McDowell Cabinets (Brett Walker); Paint by Caddo Paint (Brain Sneadger); Garage Doors by Ark-La-Tex Garage Doors (Rocky Burk); Surround Sound by Custom Media Connections, LLC (William Pendleton); Brick by Acme Brick and McDaniel Masonry (Jared McDaniel); Vent Hood and Handrails by DMR Mechanical (Mark Ross); Outdoor furniture by Corner Collection; Landscaping by Beau Cook Lawn & Landscape (Beau Cook); HVAC B&B AC Service and Repair (Bobby Mitchell); and Photography by Marc Gibson.

The fireplace mantles, which are antique beams along with the corbels they sit on, are from The Corbel. The brick on the

fireplace, as well as the brick in the master bed room, is off of an old building. We wrote bible verses and quotes on the backside of the walls in every room. The kitchen drawers that have lots of my personal touches for how I cook and store things. Finally, the small windows on the porte-cochère are actually two storage rooms, which are great for storage instead of using the attic. Many of the items were salvaged from old building materials, like the brick—giving the home a sense of history and casual elegance.

Tell us about some of the special and custom touches throughout. The pantry doors were hand-made in Belgium and we pur chased them from The Corbel. The hood, along with the stair railings, were custom-made by Mark Ross at DMR Mechan ical. Each bedroom can serve as its own master suite, with its own bathroom and walk-in closets. Obviously the master closet, with an eleven-foot island with glass tops for jewel ry display and other personal items. The master bedroom also has its own laundry room, apart from the kid’s laundry room—which is, of course very convenient and efficient.

What makes this project uniquely yours?

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There isn’t anything specific. I’m always bursting with in spiration to try something different; however, I do think my personality is shown in the interiors. I think they are not only artsy and modern—with all the custom furniture and décor— but always chic, relaxing and approachable. I’m a laid-back kind of girl and I get that real life happens in these spaces. They make me feel homey and comfortable. I know firsthand what’s going to be practical and what isn’t.

Needless to say, there is something about all this décor that makes this house feel like a home.

cancer and post-operative adjuvant therapy. A more recent advance was the finding that pre-operative chemotherapy with Paclitaxel and Carboplatin increased the surgical success in selected patients with a large intra-abdominal ovarian cancer burden. Large improvements in anti-nausea medications and drugs to reduce bone marrow suppression have improved tolerability of these treatments. Most cases of ovarian cancer are aggressive. Although patients live much longer now than years ago, this type of cancer usually returns and is challenging to control. Successful strategies to keep patients in remission have been elusive in the past, but recently, a class of medications that exploits DNA repair defects, such as BRCA mutations, has been found to sustain remission in a substantial percentage of patients. Medical oncology continues to advance.

Dr. Richard Mansour is a Professor of Medicine and Program Director CancerSeptemberFellowshipHematology/OncologyofatLSUHealth.isNationalOvarianAwarenessMonth.

Chemotherapy has had major improvements over the past 40 years as well. Cisplatin, a chemotherapy drug, was applied to ovarian cancer in the 1980s, followed by the more tolerable Carboplatin in the 1990s. In the late 1990s, Paclitaxel was successfully added to Cisplatin and Carboplatin, achieving deeper and longer remission than ever

While treatment of cancer has evolved over hundreds of years, the specialized practice of medical and clinical oncology was not widely implemented until the 1960s, due to the progression of chemotherapy treatments. During this time, surgeons, although highly skilled, were not trained in oncologic procedures nor did they have the extensive research, medical image advancement and specialized training like a modern day oncologic gynecologic surgeon has today. Ultrasound was a new but emerging skill for radiologists, CT scans were experimental, and there were no MRI or PET scans. The cancer antigen 125 (CA-125) blood test had not been approved for clinical use. The familial tendency to ovarian cancer due to the BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations were yet to be discovered. Much of what we know and practice regarding ovarian cancer has totally changed over the past 50 years.

in the BRCA1 gene was reported in 1994 and BRCA2 in 1995. Mutations in the BRCA genes gives a woman an increased lifetime risk of developing breast and ovarian cancers. Three cancer-related mutations in these genes are found in 1 in 50 Jewish people of eastern European heritage and are associated with very high lifetime risk for breast and ovarian cancer. Although BRCA mutations are most common in families who have Jewish ancestry, they also appear in Caucasian and African American women. We now know the incidence of ovarian cancer in BRCA mutation carriers is markedly reduced if an oophorectomy, the surgical removal of one or both ovaries, is performed at age 35 for BRCA1 and age 45 for BRCA2.

Surgical standards have advanced in numerous ways. Multiple studies have reported improved outcomes when ovarian cancer surgery is performed by a gynecology oncology surgical specialist versus a general surgeon or a general gynecologist. These outcomes are due to the extensive training and experience of a gynecologic surgical oncologist.

&UnderstandingTreatment.

I have had the privilege of seeing advanced aggressive ovarian cancer survival after diagnosis increase from 3 to 6 months in the 1970s to 24–60 months in the current era. The quality of life has improved, and the toxicity of the therapy has been moderated. The fellows that we are training today may get to participate in the cure of this disease thanks to past and current clinical trials and research. www.lsuhs.edu/fwcc

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– Erik Champney, 2022

Everyone loves a good story. When that story is told through the eyes of a creative person, it’s even better. When that story is told and then written as a book, a play or a screenplay, the story comes alive. But when the story is told and written from one’s heart and soul it stays in the spotlight of our minds forever.

“One of the finest new playwrights of our time.” Jim Kierstead, Producer (Hadestown, Pippin, Kinky Boots)

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Erik’s work has been produced, developed, and celebrated across the United States and beyond through such organizations as Kierstead Productions, Broadway Factor, The Bay Area Playwrights Festival, Potomac Theatre Project, Dartmouth College, La MaMa, Orlando Shakes!,

“The way to hone talentyourisby actually doing.”

His parents enrolled him in Shreveport’s Peter Pan Players under the direction of Isabell Rosenbloom. It was there, playing the role of an Oompa Loompa in Willie Wonka, that he fell in love with theatre. That was only the beginning. In high school Erik was commissioned to write a play for Peter Pan Players which formally launched his playwriting career. He graduated from Haughton High School and enrolled in the theatre program at Centenary College in Shreveport. Erik received a B.A. in both Theatre and English from Centenary College of Louisiana followed by a M.F.A. in Dramatic Writing from New York University Tisch School of the Arts. Throughout the decade of 2011-2021, Erik wrote 18 plays and received 42 productions, workshops, and readings.

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Erik Champney, born and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana, spent most of his formative years in and out of a hospital bed. Born with a muscle deficiency, Erik had to undergo difficult, extensive surgeries that would allow him to walk. In fact, Erik didn’t walk until he was three years old. At the tender age of four, his father became his stenographer as he sat for hours dictating stories and plays. Being confined may have been difficult for him, but he made the best of it by developing an incredible imagination. Television became an instrumental source of entertainment and by the age of nine, Erik had seen most all of Alfred Hitchcock’s films. To this day, Erik claims that Hitchcock is the greatest director that ever lived.

Seattle Fringe Festival, Abingdon Theatre Company, Above the Stag Theatre in London, and Home Club in Singapore.

Erik was a member of Young Playwrights Inc., where he studied under Stephen Sondheim, John Weidman and Wendy Wasserstein. Other notable influences have been B. Mark Seabrooks, Craig Lucas, and Leigh Silverman.

“Erik Champney’s writing is equal parts deep literate drama, witty contemporary humor, and base raw sexuality… makes you question your own mortality and even your own perceptions of life.” Mia Moreta, Outer-Stage

He has enjoyed collaborations with remarkable people, including Misha Osherovich, Susannah Perkins, Erin Wilhelmi, Marrick Smith, David Pittu, Jake Smith, Valerie Leonard,

Erik Champney is not capable of sitting still, even with a disability. He chose to “do” what he loved the most and he’s reaping the rewards. www.erikchampney.com

studied under Stephen Sondheim, John Weidman and Wendy

Judith Chaffee, Ethan Chia, Doug Harris, Shaun Peknic, Mao Sun, Matt Maretz, Erik Ransom, Bill Army, Philippe Bowgen, Sawyer Spielberg, Dylan Goodwin, and Elizabeth Inghram. Erik’s acclaimed play, The Screens, featured in the Screaming Queens anthology, published by Left Coast ErikPublishing.alsocalled Seattle and Singapore home before planting roots in New York. The recipient of many awards, he has been honored twice by The Kennedy Center for his plays Dead Brains (National AIDS Fund/CFDA-Vogue Initiative Award for Playwriting) and Pangaea (Commendation for Excellence).

In 2021, Erik wrote and directed his debut film, Tuesday, currently on an acclaimed international tour through the festival circuit. He will leave for the Ferarra Film Festival in Ferarra, Italy where Tuesday will be presented from 40 films out of 2500 submissions.

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October 28 and 29 at 7:30 pm • October 30 at 2:00 pm Sharing memories and music from five decades on stage. On My Own

His upcoming film projects include The Screens (2023) and Giallo (2024), both adapted from his stage plays. In September, Erik will return to Shreveport to direct Seva May, On My Own, which opens October 28 and runs through October 30 at the Shreveport Little Theatre.

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We receive roses weekly from Ecuador and other flowers are grown in Florida and VisitCalifornia.ustodayfor beautiful fresh flowers and the largest silk floral arrangements in the area plus much more!

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.

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. We are closed for some holidays.

No, we do flowers for all occasions.

flowers. I am here to make it easier for the customers to select just the right thing to make people smile.” - Wanda Hendricks LA 71118

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Yes, we offer delivery to the Shreveport/ Bossier City area.

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

“I have been in the business 58 years. I enjoy making people smile with cheerful

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YOU MENTIONED MONEY. DOES PRE-PLANNING ALSO AFFECT OTHER COSTS?

YOUR FAMILY HAS BEEN IN THE INDUSTRY FOR THREE GENERATIONS, DATING BACK TO THE GREAT DEPRESSION. DOES THAT PUT ADDED PRESSURE ON YOU?

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 overspend and you get your wishes followed.

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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 DO YOU ATTRIBUTE YOUR SUCCESS TO OVER THE LAST 90 YEARS?

The trust of the communities in which we serve and our colleagues of RoseNeath and Kilpatrick. As needs and demands change for our families, our professional and dedicated staff and locations are always ready to adapt.

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WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO PRE-PLAN YOUR OWN FUNERAL?

creating a savings account or a preneed 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.

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WE APPRECIATE THE TRUST AND SUPPORT OF THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.

It does. Once you have planned out your funeral, you will know the costs and can begin to prepare. This may involve

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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.

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WHAT ARE SEVERAL THINGS THE CEMETERY HAS TO OFFER INDIVIDUALS OR FAMILES?

CEMETERY PLANNING ROSE-NEATH CEMETERY

“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 eleven 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

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

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 give our families a place to visit with pride and a feeling of peace and tranquility. For what Rose-Neath and Round Grove Cemeteries offer, it is said that they are also the most reasonable priced cemeteries in the ARK-LA-TEX.

At Rose-Neath and Round Grove Cemeteries, we treat people like family.

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There are a number of choices at RoseNeath 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 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 spouses. For those wishing to be cremated, various Cremation options are available to choose from. Memorialization in addition to a loved one’s final resting place is also offered by Rose-Neath Cemetery.

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO PRE-PLAN YOUR CEMETERY NEEDS?

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injury while practicing or playing. The most common injuries are ankle sprains, knee sprains, and strains of the hip and thigh muscles. Most injuries do not require surgery and can be managed by the school athletic trainer. Sportsrelated concussions are recognized as one of the most serious injuries in high school sports. It is important to identify the signs and symptoms of a concussion early and remove the athlete from play — temporarily — to prevent further injury and receive proper medical care.

WHAT ROLE DOES SPORTS MEDICINE PLAY IN HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS?

Parents have a key role in promoting the health and well-being of young athletes.

WHAT ARE COMMON HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS INJURIES?

They can make sure that their athlete eats a healthy diet, gets adequate sleep, and is properly hydrated prior to sports participation. Young athletes often report aches and pains to their parents. They may be afraid to report anything to the coaches or athletic trainers for fear of being unable to play. Parents can encourage their athletes to report any concerns they have to their athletic trainer so that a minor complaint does not turn into a season ending injury.

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This question is likely the most asked to any insurance agent. This question’s answer is much more complicated than one may assume. Many factors are calculated when a premium is given by an insurance provider.

CAN I CONTACT A LICENSED INSURANCE PROFESSIONAL IF NEEDED AND CAN I TRUST CLAIMS TO HELP ME?

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Answer: A person’s lifestyle and uncontrollable environmental factors like location also the item or items a person wants to insure are the primary basis on which an individual’s premiums are Everycalculated.individual is unique; no square peg fits in a round hole.

We will do this with a staff of agents, with over 25 years of experience. The agency desires to serve our clients with the same care as we do with our own families because you become family at The Miller Agency.

The vision and mission of The Miller Agency is to serve the greater Ark-La-Tex area with quality insurance products ranging from personal insurance to commercial needs. We not only intend to provide a product that solves an immediate solution but service the customer when future problems arise.

Ally Miller locally owns the Miller Agency. Ally is originally from Natchitoches, and her husband, A.J. Miller, was born and raised in Bossier City. Together they have three children, Sydney, Alex, and Riley. With The Miller’s, you get the warmth of smalltown hospitality with the efficiency of a modern Fortune 100 company.

We pride ourselves on many facets of specialty coverages: Homeowners, Renters, Auto, Boats, Recreational Vehicles, Umbrellas Motorcycles, Commercial, Life, Financial Services, Antique Classic Vehicles, Pet Insurance, Manufactured homes, Motorhomes & RV’s, and Specialty Items (Jewelry, Artwork, Stamp Collection, Furs, Firearms, musical instruments, etc.) If you need it insured, we’ve got you covered.

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Owner, Missy Fussell, is a Shreveport native and LSUS accounting graduate with over 25 years of experience as an Accountant and successful small business owner. CFO ProSolutions is proud to serve their Shreveport-Bossier City area clients by providing them with expert service in a timely and professional manner.

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bookkeeping in a variety of businesses has allowed us to create new subroutines for our budgets, cash flow, and inventory management. As a business owner, streamlining those areas has allowed me to focus on growth versus maintenance and she’s become an integral part of our CFO’steam.”services provide a checks and balances system for business owners and can also help simplify their bookkeeping to save them time and money. Expertise, accuracy, fraud prevention, and cost effectiveness are just some of the benefits of outsourcing accounting Missyservices.believes that her team’s responsiveness to clients is one of the attributes that makes CFO ProSolutions successful. “By combining our expertise, experience, and the energy of our staff,

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Long-time client and CEO of Clarkes Jewelers, Jay Mitchell, had this to say: “Missy’s knowledge of accounting and

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Don Juanz Baja Beach Tacos is a vibrant, splashy Shreveport & Bossier City coastal Mexican spot that channels the food and atmosphere of Cabo. Pretty plates are as feisty as the décor, full of painted tiles and a wrap-around bar. Highlights include street-style tacos, suave burritos lapped in sauces that show the kitchen’s credentials,

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That they know what they’re doing is clear in the sauces. The smoky, buttery chipotle queso accompanies the burrito in a wetsuit or purely as an appetizer, for example. The chipotle honey tequila sauce utilizes local honey, chipotle chiles, and reposado tequila smack of mild sweetness with a kick of heat at the end. And the lime-cilantro crema that is drizzled over nearly all of their fish tacos is as smooth as velvet and is so good, that it’s often ordered as a side on visits.

But, oh, the slow-cooked pork carnitas. They have all the hallmarks of good carnitas: a heap of crumbly bits and tender shreds surrounded by grilled pineapple and cured pink onions; roasted ancho, guajillo, and pasilla chili, for smokiness and unique spice and a little acid bite; and the brilliant flash of a honey chipotletequila sauce that cut the richness of those delicious pockets of unrendered fat, like hidden caramels. It’s piled high on a freshly made, pillowy tortilla. The presentation is simple but awesome. So, not everything is healthy at Don Juanz. But everything sure tastes great.

to approach fresh coastal, Baja Mexican. Photos from trips that friends and family have taken to Cabo and Punta Mita since 1985 inspired the interior design. Don Juanz is reminiscent of a beachfront resort and as clean as a stateside hospital.

Don Juanz’s healthy and wholesome approach to their cooking doesn’t stop in the kitchen. It carries over to their bar, where people order frozen margaritas, good and golden, with all the virtues of the best tequila and fruit purees. Nothing behind this bar smacks of syrup or artificial flavoring. It’s all real. Their on-the-rocks margarita version has the same bold, fresh flavors as the frozen margaritas, but the Cointreau, freshsqueezed lime, organic agave nectar, and top-shelf tequila make you feel like you’re sipping a margarita at a five-star resort in Cabo. You could carry on like this, people-watching and drinking organic margaritas all night. But you lose yourself in a reverie of chips and salsas, one tangy, smokey tomatillo, the other a fresh red blend of tomato, cilantro & just the right hint of salt. And the best thing is that the chips are fried in a dedicated fryer with pure vegetable oil and that’s the only thing Don Juanz fries.

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Don Juanz taps into flavors with an immediacy that is associated with trips to Cabo, where flavors and ingredients are fresh, and tradition is ever-present.

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a wild-caught seafood-laden menu, and carnitas, which will leave you misty-eyed. And the best thing is the owners pulled all this off by making it healthy & wholesome. It’s certified healthy by Eat Fit Shreveport. But nobody really cares about healthy Mexican food…do they?

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Amy, Bailey, and Don O’Byrne are the people behind this—the latter, for whom this is his 25th year in the restaurant industry, in the business long enough and in cities competitive enough to know how

“And that,” Elton noted, “is why the internet is for looking and travel agents are for booking !”

"Occasionally,” Carol said, “we can’t beat a competitor's price. But, it’s rare. Usually, when a customer says they have found something cheaper, it means they are not looking at the exact same cruise or resort package, itinerary or accommodations. A Google search for the cheapest vacation is no substitute for a professional travel advisor who has a wealth of training, industry knowledge, and "boots on the ground" travel experience in the destination, or with the resort, or the cruise line you are considering.

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Really," she said, "the internet is for looking; travel agents are for booking.

Not a day goes by that Carol Richey, or her husband and business partner, Elton, doesn’t get asked “Do you just sell cruises?” She just smiles and says, “Of course not; EXPEDIA is my first name! But, with the word ‘Cruises’ figuring prominently in our Travel Agency’s name, it can be confusing for some folks. They are always glad to find out that they can sit down with a real travel agent at our Expedia Cruises Franchise and book any kind of travel, whether it’s an allinclusive beach resort, a ski trip, a destination wedding, or just a quick getaway to Vegas or New York.”

“So yes," Elton chimed in, "we book all kinds of cruises ocean cruises, river cruises, everything from family cruises to romantic and luxury cruises to family reunions. We are part of the number one travel Brand Expedia®. Which means we have access to, and regularly book, all kinds of travel all over the world, for individuals, couples, families, church and business groups. You name it we do it.”

What you typically see online are attention grabbing "lead in" rates for low quality accommodations and experiences. And, unless you have some help understanding what you are buying, its Buyer WhenBeware!we can compare apples to apples, we typically end up with better experiences and value for the same or less money. And, often with some Expedia Extras, like additional onboard credit, or added Moreover,"amenities.Carol

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noted, "when you're at the airport and flights are delayed or cancelled, or when you are in a strange city or foreign country, and things "go south", you need someone to call who you can trust to set a "Plan B" in motion to get your vacation back on track, or get you home in a hurry, if necessary “

"And unlike a website boasting cheap prices, our Team is always here to help— before, during and after your trip."

Charlie Pippin has been in the glass business for over 26 years in north Loui siana. 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.

The windshield is a structural compo nent 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 crush ing 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

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.

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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WHAT ROLE DOES MY WINDSHIELD PLAY IN AN ACCIDENT?

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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.

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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

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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!

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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 “tonguetied” at some point in their lives. Believe it or not, this is a real diagnosis and

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.

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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Medicaid has a five year look-back period. If you apply for Medicaid while in the nursing home, you have to report any

living. There are different resource thresholds that you have to meet if you are married or single. Medicaid does not pay for Assisted Living in Louisiana.

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In Louisiana, Medicaid does not force you to sell your house if you enter a nursing home for your care. The house is an exempt asset as long as you intend to return to it to live should your health improve, or if your spouse or dependent lives in the house. Once both spouses have died, Medicaid may try to recover the expenses they paid for you or your spouse from your estate. You can plan ahead to avoid estate recovery.

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DOES MEDICARE OR MEDICAID PAY FOR ASSISTED LIVING OR NURSING HOME CARE?

CAN THE GOVERNMENT TAKE MY HOUSE IF I NEED NURSING HOME CARE?

YOUR STANDARDS ARE HIGH. OURS ARE, TOO. We are committed to helping seniors, individuals with disabilities, and their families to make informed choices with their long term care. We offer our clients sound legal advice and work with each family to develop an individualized plan to protect their assets from potentially devastating nursing home costs. Whether you are planning for the future or already in the nursing home, we can help your family.

gifts or transfers of your assets within the five years preceding your Medicaid application. If you gifted or transferred any money or property during the look back period, you will have a period of ineligibility where Medicaid will not pay for your care at the nursing home, unless the transfer meets one of the exemptions allowed by Medicaid. The key to successful planning is to find qualified professionals to assist you and to start planning well in advance of needing long-term care. However, it is never too late to get advice about your particular family’s situation so that you can make the best decisions for your family.

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DOES MEDICAID STILL HAVE A “LOOK-BACK” PERIOD FOR TRANSFERRING PROPERTY BEFORE GOING INTO A NURSING HOME?

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Medicare does not pay for Assisted Living, and only pays for up to 100 days of skilled nursing care and rehabilitation within a nursing home environment. Medicaid will pay for nursing home custodial care if you have a condition where you are no longer able to live in your home requiring substantial assistance with your activities of daily

• To protect my clients, I advise them to comply with all reasonable requests to avoid escalating the situation. For example, if an officer asks for identification once pulled over, give him that information. Keep your hands visible to show you have no weapons and be respectful to the officer. These actions are for your safety and the safety of the officer.

• The officer must identify himself.

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tackle the most common initial question I receive:

• You can ask for proper identification, especially with plain clothes officers.

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GETTING ARRESTED IS SCARY, BUT THE LEGAL SYSTEM SHOULDN’T BE. The fear of the legal system often stems from the unknown. The process can be overwhelming, from understanding your rights to setting and posting bail, appearances in court, creating a solid defense, and concerns related to employment and family issues. In this month’s AMA, Ask Me Anything, I will

• You have the right to remain silent.

This article is not intended to be formal legal advice or the formation of an attorney-client relationship.

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Regardless of the situation, I always have a goal of not escalating the situation. There are, however, certain things you need to remember:

It’s essential to know your rights throughout the process. Knowing your rights eliminates the fear. Do not hesitate to contact me if you have a question about an arrest or your rights.

WHAT DO I DO IF AN OFFICER PULLS ME OVER?

• You have the right to refuse consent to search.

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experience supporting clients with dyslexia, ADHD, and other cognitive challenges. With the right support, anyone can get excited about learning. To help strengthen cognitive skills, they design a one-ofa-kind training plan, and target cognitive skills in one-on-one training sessions whether in person or virtually. Learners of all ages thrive in a fun, challenging environment. The one-onone approach keeps things dynamic and interactive, helping students accelerate in skill development.

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Cognitive struggles are real at all ages and affect the ability to learn and navigate in society. With so many things impacting the way a person thinks and learns in today’s society, it is even more important than ever before that each person understands how their own brain learns and functions whether they are 4 or 94!

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COGNITIVE TRAINING AND TUTORING?

At LearningRx Shreveport, anyone can fall in love with learning. By nurturing cognitive skills, students of all ages can train to unlock their love of learning. It’s never too early or late to bolster your brain skills!

While tutoring is focused on what you learn, brain training can transform how you learn. Instead of re-teaching class material, they bolster the cognitive skills needed to process and absorb new concepts.

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Each session is packed with brain games, drills, and exercises. These activities, led by a one-on-one brain trainer, target fundamental cognitive skills. As learners improve these buildingblock skills, they can uncover new strengths, too.

Donesa Walker and her team have gone above and beyond from assessment to training the brain. As a reading & dyslexia specialist, Donesa understands the science of reading and learning. Her team of Board Certified Cognitive Specialists work one on one with students of all ages to embrace all types of learning challenges and boost those skills into shape. LearningRx Shreveport is a top franchise in the nation and has been training brains locally for almost 15 years! From Dyslexia and ADHD to TBI and Memory struggles, these amazing

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experts are able to boost IQ on average of 21 pts! These changes don’t only impact the person training but ripples out to change the family dynamics and the classroom! What if you could improve your ability to learn and remember? With LearningRx Shreveport, that’s exactly what you can expect! Their one-on-one brain training programs strengthen cognitive skills for kids, teens, and adults. They can help you transform your cognitive potential. Their brain trainers work one-on-one with students to target concrete skills like long-term memory, processing speed, and logic/reasoning. They keep sessions fun and engaging, using brain games to exercise cognitive skills. As students work on these skills, they can unlock new strengths in learning and thinking. They offer a friendly, focused environment for learners of all ages and at all levels! The trainers have

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

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

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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.

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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 on your happily ever after… not meeting with vendors and selecting minor details. WHAT SERVICES DO I OFFER?

MEDICAL MARIJUANA CANNACARE OF LOUISIANA

Yes. I would give medical marijuana to almost any patient before I prescribed a synthetic pharmaceutical such as an opioid for pain. I have never seen an overdose of the former.

There are strains and types that can be given without psychoactive effects. Just let your pharmacist know during your consultation that you prefer not to feel “high.”

WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON DIAGNOSES APPROVED?

is to obtain your medical marijuana recommendation and then have it filled at one of the nine dispensaries in Louisiana. Otherwise, you won’t know for sure what’s in your bag!

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There are many places advertising THC and CBD; however, the delta-8 and delta-9 products are unregulated as of now. The only way to be sure you are getting medical grade product that has been vetted and tested for impurities

Addiction to medical marijuana is very rare, and overdose even more so. With proper education and instruction, medical marijuana can be an extremely low-risk way to improve your quality of life.

WILL I GET HIGH?

Marijuana itself is not a gateway drug. It does not carry the same risk tract as opioids - for example, people who become dependent on opioids can often progress to addiction and then harder drugs like heroin in search of “the higher high.” This is not the case with marijuana.

the drugs we prescribe on a daily basis and can help mitigate many of the things that plague our quality of life - pain, anxiety, and insomnia to name a few - and I’m passionate about erasing the stigma around “weed” so that we can get people living happier, healthier lives!

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WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO PURSUE MEDICAL MARIJUANA?

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IS IT SAFE?

I DON’T WANT TO SMOKE. WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS?

HOPE Pharmacy dispenses THC and CBD in the form of tincture and edible gummies in addition to the more traditional vape and “flower” methods. You do not have to smoke to enjoy the benefits.

Because I think it is safer than 90% of

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THIS AND THE OVER-THECOUNTER STUFF?

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I AM NOT A DRUG USER. WILL I GET ADDICTED?

IS IT A GATEWAY DRUG?

Right now, it can be any condition which a physician determines is debilitating to the patient! Since opening, our most common diagnoses are PTSD, anxiety, insomnia, and chronic pain (both malignant and non-malignant).

Pediatric dentists specialize in treating children. Dr. Gambill and his team have extensive experience working with children’s teeth and gums from infancy to their teenage years. We currently have four pediatric dental specialists serving our patients’ needs.

HOW CAN I DO MY PART TO TEACH MY CHILD GOOD DENTAL HABITS?

WHERE IS YOUR OFFICE LOCATED?

DENTAL CARE IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE IT IS OKAY TO BE A KID AND HAVING FUN IS ENCOURAGED! The team at Pediatric Dentistry of Shreveport Bossier encourages kids to have fun. We love to see them smile! One way we encourage excitement within the community is with regular visits from Twinkle, our very own Tooth Fairy! Twinkle loves to visit local schools and teach kids of all ages the importance of oral health and helping them learn to care for their smiles in a way that is informative and fun.

WHY SEE A PEDIATRIC DENTIST VS. A REGULAR DENTIST?

WHEN SHOULD YOU MAKE YOUR CHILD’S FIRST DENTIST APPOINTMENT?

The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that your child visit a dentist by his or her first birthday.

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Are you looking for a pediatric dentist in the Bossier City area? Dr. Gambill is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry as well as a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association. He is passionate about kids’ dental health and provides the expertise and education needed to give your child a healthy smile for life.

Proper care of baby teeth is important for the future health and development of your child’s smile. Introduce your baby to oral hygiene by laying them in your lap and wiping a soft damp cloth gently over their gums. By the time your child is 2 years old, you may begin helping them brush their teeth twice a day with a soft brush and teaching them to floss.

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We have offices in Bossier City, Shreveport, Natchitoches, Minden, Alexandria, and coming soon to Ruston. We are always looking for opportunities to make quality care more accessible to our patients.

ANY OTHER TIPS FOR A HEALTHY SMILE? When possible, ensure your child has water to drink instead of sugary drinks or juices, and NEVER put your baby to bed with milk or juice. Avoid gummy vitamins, as they are full of sugar and stick to your baby’s teeth.

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Whether your roof simply needs to be repaired, or you require an entirely new roof, we will install every shingle to exacting standards that ensure that you receive the full benefit and longevity that was intended. From the moment you call Pintail Roofing, LLC, you will find our staff to be courteous and respectful, and we will go the extra mile to make you a very satisfied customer.

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Please visit www.pintailroof.com and scroll down to view some of our latest projects. 1020 Jordan St, Shreveport, LA 71101 • 318.226.7663

You can trust that your roof is in good hands when our highly trained team takes on your project. Pintail Roofing a reliable company that offers residential and commercial roofing services in Louisiana and East Texas. As a fully licensed and insured roofing contractor, our priority is to provide our customers with high-quality results using the best materials available in the market.

WHAT IS ROC/ CARE?ORTHOPAEDICRAPID

Rapid Orthopaedic Care does handle workers compensation injuries and has the experienced coordinators to work with your employer, human resource manager or case manager. There are timely steps that should be taken to follow the Louisiana workers compensation laws and procedures.

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ROC orthopaedic healthcare profes sionals treat all types of orthopaedic injuries and ailments, including but not limited to: • Swollen and painful joints • Broken bones and fractures • Sports injuries and joint dislocations, muscle or ligament sprains and strains • Recent neck and back pain or injury • Tennis elbow and rotator cuff tears.

exposure, and no more extended wait times for specialty care. Best-in-class orthopaedic medical care is finally available now, right when you need it!

ROC is a great place to have your child’s injury evaluated. Providers at ROC can assess children 5 years of age or older. All persons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal

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WHAT TYPES OF INJURIES ARE TREATED?

ROC is available to assess any type

DOES ROC TREAT KIDS?

everyday accidents, weekend warrior or work-related injuries. Services are walk-in only; there are no appointments or physician referrals necessary. You will be diagnosed and treated or referred directly (without long waits!) for an appointment with one of our many board-certified orthopaedic surgeons,

CAN I BE SEEN FOR CHRONIC JOINT PROBLEMS?

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DOES ROC ASSESS WORKERS COMPENSATION INJURIES?

of musculoskeletal problem. If your problem requires specialty care, a referral for the appropriate evaluation

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ravel + Leisure magazine recently named Caddo Lake one of the nation’s 12 most beautiful lakes. The article highlights the lake’s maze of bayous, the cypress forest with its canopy of Spanish moss and its bevy of unique wildlife, both real (alligators) and uncertain (Bigfoot).

Overdyke is executive director of the Caddo Lake Institute. In that role, she leads efforts to preserve the beauty of the 27,000-acre wetland ecosystem.

Henley also became a conservationist. He became enamored with Henry David Thoreau and bought Walden Pond in Massachusetts to keep that property from being developed. He launched the Walden Woods project, complete with a Thoreau library, around the famed pond.

Laura-Ashley Overdyke said she has been “blown away” by the response to the article, but she was not surprised by the recognition.

Henley referred to Caddo Lake as his own Walden, Overdyke said. When he heard about a project to dredge a shipping canal from the Red River through Caddo Lake to Daingerfield, Texas, he “joined forces with some locals from Shreveport and a lot of folks from the Texas side” to preserve the lake. Henley hired an environmental attorney to help plead their case.

“The beauty of the cypress trees, the beauty of the Spanish moss. The beauty of the wading birds — you see egrets and herons all over the place. People who aren’t from here and are not used to a swamp, they can’t believe that it’s real. It has an other-worldly quality to it.”

“I’d love to claim credit, but I didn’t have anything to do with it,” she said. “When I first got this job, we had a guy come down from National Geographic, Sal Melitollo. He’s been all over the world. He got to Caddo Lake, and he was like, ‘This is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen in my life.’”

“Ultimately, the (U.S. Army) Corps of Engineers at every turn realized that the ecological cost of doing this canal greatly outweighed any economic benefit,” Overdyke said. “The Corps has to show that any ecological damage would be justified by some huge economic benefit. The economic benefit just wasn’t there, but the ecological damage was.”

The collective managed to save the lake. In the process, they realized that no organization was examining the health of Caddo Lake, except a group of volunteers who called themselves the Greater Caddo Lake Association from

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Also in 1993, Caddo Lake was designated as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar treaty for its diversity of plant animal life. “That’s largely because it’s so diverse in and if itself,” Overdyke explained. “You have a river system, bayous, seasonally flooded swamps, open lake. Along the edges, you will find some really old growth forests,

Recent studies show those kinds of efforts are paying off, Overdyke said. “When we looked at water quality 30 years ago, Caddo had a lot of problems,” she said. “The water quality has improved significantly, largely due to two things. One, we are getting more freshwater into the system from Lake of the Pines. That has been a huge part of our work. The other reason is there was a chicken processing plant upstream that upgraded their facility, which reduced their pollution into the waters in Texas.”

especially on the Texas side at a place called Harrison Bayou. The Texas side has some of the best of what’s left in our whole country of old-growth, bottom-land hardwoods. All that diversity of habitat, each one of those habitats sustains specialized animals, from teeny tiny freshwater mussels to crawfish and frogs, up to alligator snapping turtles, which are common around here but in the grand scheme of things are pretty rare. Lots of species of concern that are really rare are pretty abundant at Caddo Lake.”

health of the ecosystem. Since 2014, the Corps has scheduled seasonal releases of water from the dam at Lake of the Pines to mimic natural high- and low-water cycles on Big Cypress Bayou and Caddo Lake.

Overdyke said that in addition to

Meanwhile, Caddo Lake Institute engaged the government agencies — Texas Parks and Wildlife, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and even the U.S. Geological Center’s wetlands center in Lafayette. “Some great baseline studies were done about what plants are here, what animals are here, what birds are here,” Overdyke said. “What is the habitat like around the lake? Through that process, the Fish and Wildlife service, with all of that data, designated it a Priority 1 habitat. Caddo Lake came in at the highest level of conservation priority because it was deemed irreplaceable.”

The Caddo Lake Institute continues to study the overall health of the lake, Overdyke said. After the lakes primary tributary, Big Cypress Bayou, was dammed to create Lake of the Pines, the organization worked with the Corps of Engineers to develop a plan to preserve the

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“There certainly weren’t a bunch of scientists looking out for the lake,” Overdyke said. Henley’s group formed the Caddo Lake Institute in 1993. The organization partnered with several universities to beginning studying the lake’s ecosystem, including Centenary College, East Texas Baptist University, and LSU CentenaryShreveport.studiedthe sediment and geology of the area, Overdyke explained. LSUS sent a team to survey the bird population around Caddo Lake. And ETBU tested the water quality and chemistry of the lake.

“We are super nimble, so we can focus on whatever the most pressing issues are at the lake,” Overdyke said. “Our biggest role is to coordinate resources at the local, state and national level to address whatever the issues are at the lake.”

Overdyke enjoyed science and considered being a doctor. But after struggling with a chemistry class, she changed her mind and double-majored in English and religion.

The Texas side of the lake has seen an “eco-tourism” cottage industry grow up around the lake, with rental properties, restaurants, and boat tours. Overdyke thinks the same thing can happen on the Louisiana side. “At some point, I’d like the Louisiana people to start seeing the lake as something more than just their own private back yard or a place where we can drill for oil and gas,” she said. “I think the Louisiana side could begin to look at Caddo as a real point of pride for our area.

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It made me a decent little skier. I didn’t want to fall, because I was kinda scared of being impaled by a sucker rod. And I was pretty confident there were alligators and big gar, water moccasins in the water, so I’d generally get up in the first attempt, because that was some good motivation. I loved Caddo. Some of my best buddies, we’d be up there together every weekend.”

“We are blessed with a lot of lakes. Some people have never been to Caddo. They love to go to Cross. They love to go to Bisteneau. That’s great. But I think it’s a point of pride to have such an ecological jewel and such a pretty lake. I think we can start taking visitors over there and taking boat rides.”

improved water quality, studies show the forest is benefiting from these efforts as well, with fewer dead trees around the lake. On Sept. 27, volunteers with the institute will use nets to gather a sampling of the lake’s fish population for scientists to Thestudy.Louisiana-Texas state line divides Caddo Lake. While most of the activity and renown is on the Texas side, the work being done benefits the entire lake. “The Louisiana side benefits from that,” she said. “More than 25,000 Louisiana households get their drinking water from Caddo Lake. Everybody’s benefitting from the improvement in the water quality.”

explain sucker rods to me. She said old oil and gas rigs, they put this metal pole. But then the water level rises and it covers up the metal pole. And I am like, ‘How am I supposed to be aware of those, then?’

Much of the land around the lake in Texas is publicly owned — either state or federal land. That has better facilitated some ac complishments, such as the Ramsar desig nation, on that side of the lake versus more private ownership on the Louisiana side.

It’s all a labor of love for Overdyke, who remembers fondly learning to water ski on Caddo Lake when she was 5 years old. “My mom would be like, ‘Beware of sucker rods,’” she recalls. “I made her

Caddo Lake Institute received a grant from the Community Foundation to replant native trees around the lake at Earl G. Williamson Park in Oil City. Overdyke also is seeking to establish an official state paddle trail on the Louisiana side of the like. The institute is eager to address any concerns — ecological or economic — on both sides of the lake.

She worked in Washington, D.C., a number of years before returning to Shreveport, where she worked for the Community Foundation. All of her different jobs had the theme of “do-goodery, nonprofit-y, storytelling kind of stuff,” she said. “The nonprofit thing brought me to the Caddo Lake Institute. I like science, so I could understand what the scientists were telling me and repeat it.”

Overdyke is eager to see the Louisiana side of Caddo Lake catch up to the Texas side in its fame. “I want Shreveport to benefit,” she said. “I am a Shreveport girl. I would like to see Shreveport begin to see Caddo Lake as a real asset.”

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Both of my go-to recommendations for barbecue in Natchitoches re quire a bit of effort on behalf of the consumer, but they’re worth it. If you’re anywhere in Natchitoches— whether you’re window-shopping on Front Street or attending an event on the NSU campus—you’re never more than a fifteen-minute drive from Grayson’s Bar-B-Q (5849 US-71, Clarence). Famous for smoked ham sandwiches on soft homemade buns, Grayson’s is an edge-of-town barbecue roadhouse in business since 1965. While the tiny, counter-service-only dining room at Grayson’s is fun to see, the best seats in the house are the quiet picnic tables located out front, where guests can lazily enjoy a chopped ham sandwich and an RC Cola in the mottled shade of a pecan tree. Grayson’s Bar-B-Q is open, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays. They close at 6 p.m. on Sundays.

A great independent pizzeria can be hard to find, but Natchitoches has one in Peggy’s Homemade Pizza (4116 University Parkway). When you call-in an order here (which you absolutely should do), don’t be

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surprised if the person who takes your call says something akin to: “Let me ask Peggy how long it’ll take.” This pizza isn’t quick, cheap, or “hot n’ ready”—instead, it’s old-fash ioned, made-to-order, and delicious. Though I enjoyed all of my meals at Peggy’s, my favorite by far was a piping-hot calzone stuffed with the ingredients used to make Peggy’s sig nature Greek pizza: mozzarella and feta cheeses, spinach, red onions, and black olives. For the Greek calzone, get the homemade balsamic vinegar and feta cheese dressing on the side and use it as a dunking sauce, like you’d usually use marinara. Peggy’s Homemade Pizza kept occasionally erratic hours during my three-month stay in Natchitoches, so it may be best to confirm the hours first. If you’re traveling up or down I-49 and are looking to grab takeout, Peggy’s is an especially easy option. A traveler could exit I-49, pick-up a pizza they’d called-in to Peggy’s, and be back on the road within ten minutes’ time. Expect to spend up to $20 per pie.

If you’re still hungry for classic Southern comfort food, head to the Bread House Nakatosh (1202 Texas Street, Natchitoches). The sweetand-spicy greens at this friendly meat-and-three remind me of Wine Country Bistro’s famous greens, and their pimento-laced mac n’ cheese brings to mind the version once served by Ernestine Moody of Moody’s Café in Minden. Need a little taste of something sweet? Grab a bag of tea cakes at the register. If you’re going to be exploring Natchitoches by car, you’ll want that bag of tea cakes— moist cookies, rich with vanilla and nutmeg—within easy reach during your drive. Bread House Nakatosh is open, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., every day. Expect to spend about $15 per person.

yam cakes are prepared around-theclock in a free-standing bakery facility located immediately behind the store. If you don’t feel like yam cake, there are lots of other delicious things on the menu at French Market Express, including outstanding fried shrimp po’ boys. They’ve even got Natchitoches meat pies.

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market for stocks (well, almost). And, to

rein in spending as gloom sets in, giving recessions a psychological component that can be hard to shake.

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So, before you make a knee-jerk reaction to selling your home, unloading your portfolio, or quit your over job—consider these takeaways.

what led many to flee the stock market in 2008 when the S&P 500 crashed, thereby locking in losses and missing out on the subsequent bull market.

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rates is downward pressure on home prices,

Bear markets can be painful, but they don’t last forever. Financial advisers say the key is not to panic. Though you might want to avoid looking at your 401(k) portfolio until the recovery kicks in.

a potential slowdown. All the while, review your reserves to see how far you can stretch savings in case you’re out of work. Keep in mind that in the previous recession, it took an average of eight to nine months for unemployed Americans to secure new jobs.

nearly 3 percentage points to almost 6%.

Also, it’s impossible to talk about the employment factors without discussing remote work. The shift to remote work is likely to cause several ripple effects. For one, high-wage jobs in law, finance, and management have traditionally been tied to cities. As this tie changes, only are these higher-wage workers likely to move out of the city center, but all of the lower-wage service jobs in the urban core that they support are also suddenly in jeopardy. This trend produces what some economists have called a “donut effect”— lower property values and rents in the central business district, surrounded by higher ones in the suburbs.

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The NWLA Master Gardeners will accept grant applications from $300 to $10,000. Groups eligible for Community Grants include municipalities, schools, garden clubs, neighborhood associations, charitable non-profit organizations with current 501©(3) status, and faith-based organizations serving the gen eral public on a non-denominational basis. Applications will be accepted September 1 through October 14, 2022 with grants being chosen by December 31, 2022. Winning projects must be completed by the end of 2023. http://nwlamg.weebly.com/com munity-grants-guidelines.html

Property owners can visit the Shreveport Metropolitan Planning Commission’s website at https://www.shreveportcaddompc.com/STR to register and review current regulations.

Grants will be awarded to projects that promote beautifi cation, provide horticultural education, showcase sustainable gardening practices, or enhance the quality and quantity of pub licly accessible green spaces. NWLA Master Gardeners want to fund projects that make a difference in the community and in volve collaboration among organizations.

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The Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners are proud to again offer grants for gardening projects in Caddo, Bossier, DeSoto, and Red River Parishes.

ties to create tax fairness, has launched its Rentalscape platform to assist the City of Shreveport identify short-term rental (STR) properties and help hosts comply with local regulations. Rent alscape offers a user-friendly portal for a simplified registration process so STR hosts can gain the permit needed to operate a short-term rental in the city.

Five years and $20 mil lion in private donations lat er, Chimp Haven has com pleted its Welcome Them Home campaign. The expansion includes the addition of two 15,000-square-foot open-air play corrals, three multi-acre forested habitats, and corresponding, climate-controlled bed rooms; dedicated veterinary suites; expanded support facilities; and a 5,000-square-foot commissary, prep kitchen, and food storage facility to support the chimps’ daily care.

Chimp Haven is the world’s largest chimpanzee sanctuary, home to more than 300 retired research chimps. The sanctuary welcomed two chimpanzees from federal research facilities ear lier this year and plans to welcome ten chimpanzees from the Wildlife Waystation in Los Angeles, which closed unexpectedly in 2019; these ten are among the last of more than 480 animals needing rehoming.

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Animation Career Review named the Digital Arts program at LSU Shreveport one of the top animation programs in the South and in the state of Louisiana. Out of approximately 200

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universities reviewed in the annual rankings, LSUS placed 4th amongst Louisiana animation programs and was ranked one of the Top 25 Animation Schools in the South.

Willis-Knighton Health System wel comes two new administrators at WK Medical Center and WK Bossier Health Center. Aljay Foreman will assume the role of administrator of WK Medical Center on Sept. 9. Foreman has spent 24 years with Willis-Knighton, serving as administrator at WK Rehabilitation In stitute since 2019 and, previously, as the assistant administrator at the WK Medi cal Center.VinceSedminik, previous vice pres ident and administrator of WK Medical Center, is replacing Todd Blanchard as administrator of WK Bossier Health Cen ter. Sedminik became administrator at WK Medical Center in April 2021, after serving as director of WK Cancer Center. He came to Willis-Knighton following a career in the U.S. Air Force.

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LOUISIANA HIGHWAY SAFETY COMMISSION NAMED SEMI-FINALIST FOR NATIONAL AWARD

The National Safety Council (NSC) named the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission as a semi-finalist in the NSC’s prestigious Green Cross for Safety awards for 2022. The LHSC was one of only two state highway safety offices in the country named as a semi-finalist, competing against larger national or

Jason Mackowiak, Department Chair for Arts and Media, praised the multiple factors behind the program’s success. “The Digital Arts Program at LSU Shreveport excels at preparing our students to enter the world of digital arts. We do so by teaching industry-standard software while assigning creative real-world projects. As a result, students leave the program with a portfolio of work that will make them job-ready upon graduation.”

The Louisiana Addiction Research Center and Center for Emerging Viral Threats received full five-year approval from the Louisiana Board of Regents, with CEVT continuing to be a designated Center of Research Excellence. The Board’s approv al follows unanimous approval of both centers by the LSU Board of Supervisors earlier this year.

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ganizations, such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving, and corpo rations, such as Amazon and U.S. Steel.

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport, the Shreveport and Boss ier American Job Centers, and Southern University Shreveport (SUSLA) announce plans for an Ochsner LSU Health Medical Assistant (MA) Training Program in North Louisiana. The MA Now Program is tuition-free and open to Shreveport and Boss ier residents ages eighteen and older through funding provided by the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA).

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Centenary College’s competitive cheer and dance teams will share their talents with local youth and high school students in a series of public clinics. All clinics will be at the Centenary Fit ness Center and cost $10 per person each date.

The K-8th cheer clinics will include skill rotations of jumps, tumbling, cheers, band dances, and stunts. High school partici pants will work on more advanced skills, including standing and running tumbling, jumps, co-ed and all-girl stunts, and colle giateDancepyramids.clinics for K-8th will focus on skill rotations, includ ing dance technique, sidelines, and tricks; and will learn a short routine performance. High school participants will practice technique drills, practice dance tricks, and learn specific Cen tenary sideline routines and tryout material. Register online at gocentenary.com.

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Festival Plaza

Date: September 29th Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm

Venue: Sci-Port Discovery Center

Venue: Shreveport Symphony Orchestra Date: September 24th Time: 7:30pm Info: ShreveportSymphony.com

The mighty Symphony No.9 by Beethoven opens its season with tenor and Louisiana native Paul Groves, soprano Sarah Rees, Grammy-winning mez zo-soprano Michelle DeYoung, bass Dennis Jesse, and the Centenary College Choir, Northwestern State University Choir, and Prisma Vocal Ensemble.

Free benefit concert! Raffles and donations for EveryWarrior.org. Artists performing are Tildon Gillum, Beaux Atkins, Zebb Rogers Music, Leif Shively Band, and Lucas Jagneaux Music.

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Sci-Port Discovery Center’s special exhibit, GamePort, will be open through October 2, 2022. From coding challenges to classic games, Game Port puts a new spin on learning S.T.E.M.

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Visit the Bossier City Farmers Market for produce, arts & crafts, food trucks, handmade goods, plants, baked goods, and much more!

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who are holding or have held office are invited to partici pate. From 5-6 pm, there will be networking in the hallway outside of the auditorium, and from 6-7pm, there will be the question-and-answer forum hosted by Scott Hughes.

Time: Saturdays 9am-5pm

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Venue: Riverpark Church (Old Hamel’s Park)

This is a joint effort of SHBA, SHNA, and the League of Women Voters. Candidates

Price: Free

Date: October 8th and 9th Time: 9am-5pm

Date: Recurring weekly

Date: October 15th

Venue: Festival Plaza

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PRIZE FEST 2022

Prize Fest 2022 returns for two weekends in downtown Shreveport. Quite simply, this is one of the most amaz ing culmination of festivals on planet earth. The infa mous Film Prize, sonorous Music Prize, and delectable Food Prize live here. Join the fun!

Date: October 25th Time: 5pm-7pm

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Visit the Sanctuary Glass Studio and create your own glass artwork. An artist assists you in creating one-of-a-kind art.

Venue: Southwood High School Auditorium

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Oct 14-Oct 16

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The largest card show in Lou isiana returns this October 8th and 9th! The Shreveport Card Show will take place at AcroSports and The Fieldhouse on Line Avenue, located at 735 American Way. Doors open at 9am and close at 5pm on both days. Admission is just $2. There will be 100 tables with ven dors from five states selling, buying, and trading sports cards, memorabilia, Pokémon, and more! Come experience one of the fastest-growing hobbies in the country, taking place right here in your backyard!

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These Cajun Ranch Seasoned Cheez-It Crackers are a simple and easy recipe to whip up anytime you want something crunchy, crispy, and full of flavor. Make a batch for your next tailgate party and watch them disappear. Enjoy! INGREDIENTS ̗ 1 box Cheez-It crackers ̗ ½ cup olive oil ̗ 1 packet ranch dressing mix, powder only ̗ 1 tbs Tony Chachere’s no salt seasoning blend ̗ 1 tbs parmesan (grated) ̗ 1 tsp freshly minced dill weed ̗ 1 tsp lemon pepper ̗ 1 tsp pepper flakes CAJUN crackers Ranch CheezSeasoned INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees. 2. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. 3. Toss crackers in a large mixing bowl. 4. Mix olive oil with all the seasonings and pour over the Cheez-Its. 5. Gently toss with a rubber spatula or clean hands to coat all the crackers. 6. Bake for 15 minutes. Every 2 minutes, take out of the oven, toss with rubber spatula to bake evenly. Crack ers should be lightly browned, try not to overbake. 7. Take out, sprinkle the parmesan on top, toss again. 8. Let cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes. Toss into a large serving bowl and dig in! Ranch CheezSeasoned

1. Split bourbon, lemon, and simple into two parts. Shake each part with ice for 5-10 seconds. Strain into a punch bowl filled with ice. Top with ginger ale (or ginger beer for more of a kick!). Garnish with a lemon wheel. Enjoy!

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Turns out by mid-morning, in a field the length of a soccer pitch and just as wide, the nearest shade a lifetime away, I took my third bushelful and set it at Mr. Peabug’s muddybrown-leather-laced-up-booted feet. Looked up at him and said, as if I were the union boss speaking for all the teamsters — it was only me and his daughter Susie — “Seems like a lot of work for fifty cents.”

Not a bad way to make a living, I thought. Not when we eat like this.

“It is,” he said, understanding. “But you got a better deal coming along today?”

Teddy Allen is an award-winning columnist and graduate of Louisiana Tech, where he works as a writer and broadcaster.

always high cotton for me, and probably not for you either. Before I scaled the lofty shovel heights, I was paid 50 cents a bushel picking cucumbers for Mr. Peabug Miller, a sometimes ornery but mostly happy farmer of my misspent youth. I was 6. First paying job.

Like life, work can be difficult. That’s why they call it “work,” the old folks always told me, and not “sitting on the couch.”

I love working. Mainly because it gives me a chance to hang

But I knew my life’s work wouldn’t be just cucumbers. No telling how many times at how many farmers’ tables I sat at back then wondering what I’d be when I grew up.

I helped build the “new” sewer system in Bawcomville around West Monroe back in the very hot summer of 1977. Was mainly a shovel guy. If you ever go to the bath room in Bawcomville, I think you’ll be pleasant ly surprised with the flushing and the water pressure. We built it to last. Let me know.

Take a minute and remember all the jobs you’ve had (and true, some of them weren’t so hot).

Since I will never have any real money at all, it’s a good thing that I actually like to work. Just glad I can. When people ask me how I’m doing, my standard response is “I’m vertical, got some people who care about me, and employed: living the dream.”

Helped build the Camden Bypass in 1981. Again, shovel. But next time you drive on it, well, you’ll see. There are roads, and then there’s the Camden, Arkansas

ButBypass.itwasn’t

What a sheltered life I led as a little guy. I thought sec ond-grade spelling was work. Had no idea my mom and dad were out there with hard hats on, trying to figure out how to keep fish sticks on the table and food in the freezer, and may be, just maybe, get us to Six Flags once a year.

kids we heard Tennessee Ernie Ford sing about loading those 16 tons and what’d he get? another day older and deeper in debt.

I always thought he was just making a rhyme, but the more I live and work, the more I think he might have been onto Thesomething.jokeisthat money talks, but all it ever says is goodbye.

Fortunately, we live in America where it is not that difficult to build some wealth. (Not writing from experience, but I hear things.) If you know a youngster who’s just entered the “work force,” have a talk with them about how money works. That, or tell them to read Ben Franklin. They’ll thank you for it. And the sooner they have the info, the better.

Hmmm. At that point in my life, barely able to read, mobile only as far as my bike and little legs could take me, all I knew was farmers and fields. I took my bucket and moseyed back out to the cucumbers.

At lunchtime, Mrs. Colleen, Mr. Peabug’s wife and a country cook of the blue-ribbon variety, told me to belly up. I don’t know what we had that day but it would have been something along the lines of what we had most every meal at Mrs. Col leen’s or at any other table in Dillon County: fried chicken or steak, rice or potatoes, peas or butterbeans or baby limas, cornbread or biscuits, tomatoes and, of course, cucumbers, everything fresh, just picked.

I still wonder that. And still don’t know. But I’m working on it.

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Life lesson and all.

Or that everyone says money won’t make you happy — but everyone sure would like to find out for themselves.

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