Southern Hospitality Magazine Fall 2016 by Debbie Dillard

Fall 2016

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AWARDS! AWARDS! AWARDS! • AWARD CEREMONY, 2016 • THE POWER OF GODLY LOVE ANYTIME FITNESS WINS "FITNESS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD”• FALL FAVORITES: FOOD & FASHION! BETTER HEALTH AWAITS AT ANYWAY CHIROPRACTIC • BOSSIER CITY - A SNAPSHOT

Q&A with Owner and Trainer Lee Hudson

Event Talents Custom Design of Web Promotions Order Pricing Comparison on Promotions Media Releases and Print Campaigns Concert and Band

Ebru Waters and Jeanene Deen

bring professional impact to clients in business, sports, civic, private, religious, and foundation events.

Coordination Special Event Sales Promotional Items Military Protocol Specialty Staff Coordination Security Coordination Wedding and Baby Shower Specialty Birthday Celebration Meeting

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PLANNING AND PROMOTION

Coordination/Catering Business Conference Specialty Ice Sculpture and Art DĂŠcor Floral Arrangement

The Favorite Five Contract Meetings and Events Market Analysis Food/Vendor Plans Design Plans Vegan, Kosher and Specialty Menu Selections

TWO TOP TALENTS Joint Venture

www.twotoptalents.com 888-675-6262 We buy local and International

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Jeanene Deen & Ebru Waters

“We are a one-stop shop when it comes to event planning; we will do your traditional and online marketing, design your website, produce promotional items, staﬃng, vendor arrangements, accounts and event sales, promotions for annual campaigns, and more.”

HOW DID WE COME UP WITH THE NAME? Jeanene We are two women-owned business entities in a Joint Venture. Two talent sets coming together and two smart persons with experience in emotional intelligence, and together – Two Top Talents actually is the most logical title. Ebru loved it and we agreed that we are just this – Two Top Talents.

mercial mindset. From our location, in the Shreveport-Bossier area, we reach out to people in the Four States Area and give to that regional resident-client a comfort zone. From weddings with two weeks out, to business events nine months out – no matter what the location, Ebru is an artisan at reach. The web is key to our successes. We got a one year lead on an opportunity in Cyprus for the coming year or maybe two. Amazing.

WHAT IS INTERNATIONAL MARKETING? DEFINE. Jeanene Global marketing is a web-based outreach, dynamic and real-time marketing to the world. Ebru is from Europe and I am from the Americas. Together we master seven languages. I speak two of those and the others are her skills set. The coming together of two women of diversity is the key; know your MARKET and one cannot give what one does not have... We know to reach out to the client with ease and grace of business acumen, and respecting cultures and customs. We deal (locally) with a concise and com-

TELL US ABOUT TWO TOP TALENTS:

Ebru –

I'm lucky to meet a smart, intelligent and beautiful lady, who is extremely creative and talented when it comes to arts and crafts. I'm also honored to call her my business partner; she designs and handicrafts most of the decorations and centerpieces. Each piece is unique to the particular event and won't be re-used again. She performs her magic by creating some of the most beautiful and unique pieces I've ever seen. We both believe in class, elegance, uniqueness and style in, around and at all of our events. She is more of a black and white and pastel colors and French colonial

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s We have relationships with people in the area to support the local economy buying local takes front page on all of our plans. This is important – buying fresh here in the Great State of Louisiana and using some of the menus of Louisiana are success points in catering in Shreveport and Bossier.

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style, while I'm more of a glitter, silver and gold type of person. However, this does not mean we won't plan goth weddings; on the contrary, it simply means it will be the best goth wedding ever! We are a one-stop shop when it comes to event planning; we will do your traditional and online marketing, design your website, produce promotional items, staffing, vendor arrangements, accounts and event sales, promotions for annual campaigns, and more. Jeanene Having a career in my own realm, I work many hours as an expert in my field of contracts, grants and research. Two Top Talents is the most wonderful way to create and benefit through our talent of organization and coordination - I get to be creative! I love it. I have met so many people, and Ebru has met more, so when we start a project, we just brainstorm and know from experience who will bring the A-game to the court. We are the best combination of creative and strategy, so coming together in this joint venture has been an extreme delight. There are no negatives. Ebru and I work so well together. From event planning and venue and vendor coordination, with music and concert coordination and media exposures, to writing compositions, and professional services…I even share recipes from my travels on our social pages. I have worked all over the US. I have worked and travelled in Mexico. From coast to coast and the Gulf to Canada - Two Top Talents knows that Grits and Shrimp will not be the faire in Nebraska – Two Top Talents best talent is knowing the client! Ebru has been all over the world, so let me say that she trumps me on kosher and customs – I make up that deficit with the creative designs and art.

DESCRIBE PROVEN TECHNIQUES AND POWERFUL MARKETING AND SALES…. Jeanene We master the web and are perfectionists in every aspect. Unique approaches to toll free and internet, news media and social media are the pushes. The pulls are: We are recruited and recommended by clients. And we have something no one else offers – The Favorite Five. Ask us about this offer. A firm in North Carolina called and talked with me to ask how this concept was known. The answer is...I created it based upon Ebru describing a scenario of how to sell global in a certain short time frame. I design, paint, construct, and make many of the designs used in floral and art displays. A lady in my professional realm is a genius at certain signage and she and her daughter are our vendors on event by event basis. I am the business and hands-on in accounting, compliance, laws, taxes, and business processes, also. Ebru is the genius at web-design, organizing client experiences, planning and procurement of graphics. She is the person handling all of our websites. Her skills in social media have made us known. She is a clean-sweep in the arena of customer capture and interactions on a public basis. OFFERING DIFFERENT COURSES ???? Jeanene Oh Deb, so glad you asked this question in the catering aspect. We have relationships with people in the area to support the local economy - buying local takes front page on all of our plans. This is important – buying fresh here in the Great State of Louisiana and using some of the menus of Louisiana are success points in catering in Shreveport and Bossier. The recipes are ‘teasingly’ shared on our Face-

book – I am sparing on those. We have a secret for you – a wonderful chef called us from Florida. He grew up in DeSoto Parish. He will be handling all the special things. He makes a Beef Tips and Rice entrée that is truly fabulous. He is a dessert chef and has his own business... reached out to us 'specifically', as we are nuevo-forward movers in diversity. He appreciated the world-view beaming brightly from his 'neck of the woods'. We are just about to plan a Spring wedding and one of my suggestions is Confections and Cordials with Champagne, only. Come on people – it is a great thing to have a large spread and lots of attendees, but some couples just can't afford a mega-catered event. This motif and faire is nothing but classy and served in 1920's motif or French white with chalk and white linens – it is beautiful and affordable. Some events call for uniqueness in serving and set-up, this is where we suggest – say... Mimosa Punch and Tarts with fruit and flavored coffees with whipped real cream. Confections and Cordials or Benginets or Bagels, we work on YOUR budget. In one of our motif names called Peachy Keen – all soft peach colors, accents in tiny lace and wood, burlap stained and wrapped candles...we have that motif posted. It is a number-one pick. In some cases, not in all - we try to keep our numbers under 200 – although – in a conference and events venue, we get the juices flowing and can manage 500 or more. Ebru will shop the locations, plan for contingency and the we layout the plan. Ebru and I will color coordinate all foods and offset hot with cold – an example of Opposites Attract, that is the name of the Venue: Hot homemade rolls with spiced butter, Fudge Cake with Ice Cream, and Blow-overs (ask us). Breads and butters are the southern region favorites; our specialty is a drink combination likely named Cabo-True (Jeanene created in

1981) and Royale Palais – ask about these specialties…you can only get this from us. EBRU, I WANT YOU TO TELL ME WHY TWO TOP TALENTS IS ABLE TO BREAK THE GLASS CEILING AND PUSH THE WALLS DOWN IN GLOBAL MARKETS. WHAT IS YOUR INTERNATIONAL TAKE ON WHY TWO TOP TALENTS IS A RISING STAR?

Ebru – Two extremely talented, culturally diverse, well-educated and uniquely qualified ladies are the co-founders of Two Top Talents.

We are event planners who go far beyond the cookie-cutter events that most people have become accustomed. We live in a culturally diverse society; from the foods we eat, to the music we listen to, and the ways we decorate our homes and offices, or even to the clothes we wear. At Two Top Talents, we pay special attention to details...those special insights influenced by different cultures from around the world. We place a high value on cultural diversity, understanding and respecting the beliefs held by others! We believe that there are very few, if any other event planners, capable of performing the level of service and professionalism that we offer. v

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Two Top Talents: Planning and Promoting .......................................5 The Power of Godly Love.................................................................10 Better Health Awaits at Anyway Chiropractic.....................................13 Refit Revolution: Utilizing positive music & fun to follow dance, tone and balance!.................................................16 Bragg's Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar; Benefits for good Health .............................................................17

Anytime Fitness: Meet Lee Hudson, Owner of three locations and Congrats for Fitness Achievement Award!..............................18 Pam Glorioso wins Hometown Hero, 2016!......................................23 Roach Plumbing Gives Tips to Prepare us for Winter! .........................25 Awards! Awards! Awards!s .............................................................28 Meet Fascinating People 2016! .......................................................34 Congrats to Tom Pace Winning Lifetime Achievement Award..........................................63

Congrats to Jeanen Deen Influential Woman of the Year .....................................................64 Southern Hospitality 2016 Award Ceremony ....................................68

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117 Congrats to Brent Latin Winning Young Entrepreneur Rising Star, 2016 ............................72 Meet your Media Icons, 2016 .........................................................74 Meet Your Beautiful Faces, 2016......................................................78 Business of Excellence Awards, 2016...............................................82 Enterprise Women 2016 .................................................................84

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Bossier City Innovates: Best places to Go.Dine.Wine.Play.Stay. in Bossier City! ...............113 Let Ebru Waters Plan your Next Wedding with Great Tips at Two Top Talents! ......................................................................117 Bossier City: A Snapshot by Pam Glorioso...................................121 Have you seen the Movie, Waitress? We have the recipes! Pies! Pies! Pies! .......................................126

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Southern Hospitality with Debbie Dillard! Exposure awaits to Advertise your Business on our new Show televised on Fox 33 & Filters into You Tube to provide Global Distribution! ......130 Re-Elect Lo Walker Mayor of Bossier City, 2017 ..............................134

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DEBBIE DILLARD Publisher PUBLISHER & PROMOTIONS COORDINATOR Debbie Dillard CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Emerie Gentry | Ebru Waters | Tom Pace Jeanene Deen | Lisa Arendell Suzanne Stinson | Dr. Kimberly Woods PHOTOGRAPHY John Linden | Brent Latin ART DIRECTOR www.PalmerGraphics.net CONTACT INFO Southern Hospitality Magazine Shreveport, LA 71105 Phone:(318) 771-1255 Email: debikdillard@aol.com

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By Debbie Dillard

In today's society, it is utmost important we discover the power of God's love for the United States of America. We are a divided nation financially, racially, and denominationally. There is only one true church and that is Unity, and oneness with God. He is a Sovereign God whom carefully fashioned mankind in His very own image. He loves us unconditionally and created you in love and we are his royal ambassadors in his kingdom of heaven. This verse below represents God's power. 18 This is the message that came to Jeremiah from the Lord:2 “Jeremiah, go down to the potter’s house. I will give you my message there.” 3 So I went down to the potter’s house and saw him working with clay at the wheel. 4 He was making a pot from clay. But there was something wrong with the pot. So the potter used that clay to make another pot. With his hands he shaped the pot the way he wanted it to be. In our study of the Potter, the clay and the vessel, we need to note the potter's wheel as it relates to the plan of God for the human race. Let's begin with a reminder of the Potter's wheel. The potter controls the potter's wheel. This is simply a reminder of COL 1:16-17, For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities--all things have been created by Him and for Him. Now, what does the word clay mean in the Webster dictionary? It is defined as a fine-grained soil, or water-soaked earth, colorless, and worthless. But, when the clay is in God's hands, he makes the clay as he wishes, and shapes it to his beauty and perfect vessel. In this case, God is the potter, and we are the clay. The wheel represents the turn

and twist of life directed by the potter, (God). He breathes air into mankind as we are an expression of his love. Make no mistake that a miracle is made by the masters hands and there is a hand print of God in every single soul on this earth! Even his son, Jesus was made from clay! This verse is meant to teach us lessons, that failure is not an option. America is facing disasters, and only God Almighty can change our future. In this verse, the pot represents resistance to the word of God. It is no secret that there is bitterness, anger, and sorrow in many people, but God's love can change hearts of each person, if only they received his offering of his Godly love. It is time to do our part as Americans and fulfill our purpose in life, and that is to love one another in Godly love, versus worldly love. 1 John:4 Jesus teaches us God's love. 7Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. 10This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. 11Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 12No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us. 13This is how we know that we live in him and he in us: He has given us of his Spirit. 14And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. 15If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in them

and they in God. 16And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. Now, In contrast, our love is usually conditional and based upon how other people behave toward us. For instance, most of our lives has been shaped by the way people loved us. A spouse promises you his/her love, affection, loyalty, all the days of your life, but the promise was broken, a parent abandoned you early in childhood, or a friendship was broken by selfishness. Most often, love is confused with infatuation - that elated, "high" feeling we get when we "fall in love." This kind of "love" is something that lasts typically less than a year, and unless replaced by true love, results in broken relationships. This kind of love is based upon familiarity and direct interaction.

broken, the scholars, as he has the whole world in his hands! The power of God's love ignites in Jesus Christ. No one takes his life from him but he laid it down for us! His Authority was to serve others, not to enslave them. He actually washed his disciples feet in leading by example on how to treat others. But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come. For men will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, revilers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy, unloving irreconcilable, malicious gossips, without self-control, brutal, haters of good, treacherous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God; holding to a form of godliness, although they have denied its power; and avoid such men as these. (2TI 3:1-5.

CHARACTERISTICS OF HUMAN LOVE

CHARACTERISTICS OF GOD’S LOVE

It is selfish and gain based It has strings and expects something in return It is conditional It could partial and unholy It is sensual Gives to get Could be offended and may stop when not appreciated Expects returns from recipients Go to limited length to help other

Sacrificial No strings attached

When disappointed totally discouraged The pure love of Christ, known as charity, is the highest, noblest, and strongest kind of love and the most joyous to the soul. (1Nephi 11:23). Christ is the perfect example of charity. In His mortal ministry, He showed tender compassion for the poor, afflicted, and distressed. To develop Christ like love, we must seek it, pray for it, and follow the examples in our thoughts, words and actions to others. We must love our enemies whether they deserve it or not because he who loves one another full fills God's law! God's love has no limits! His love floods our life and fills our hearts with richness, hope, vitality and joyful living. It is the key that unlocks the doors to the rich, the poor, and embraces the un-

It is unconditional Holy Spiritual Gives to be a blessing Continues against all odds

17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. God is re-creating us, but he does not force this change upon us — he tells us to do it: to put on, or to clothe ourselves, in something new. We are to make choices in the light of who we are. We are to become more and more like Christ is, because that is who we are. “No system of ‘dos and don’ts’ can create the image of God in humans…. The new life of obedience does not depend on [our] own feeble moral resolve but comes from being united with Christ” He can change your life, He can change our nation , but first we need to change our power! He takes our sins and forgives them, and it is time to receive his holiness and righteousness from him. The chief virtue, the umbrella term that includes all good behavior, is love — which is also the one-word description of God’s nature. “And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity” (3:14). v

Expects returns from God Go to every length possible to help others May be disappointed but never discouraged Sound familiar? We are watching a phenomenon of a nation which has forgotten God. Corruption is spreading in the land, the government increasingly unable to govern properly. The American life being shaken by frequent panics and torn with with dissension--all this is exactly in line with the prediction of the Scriptures. Colossians 3:15-17King James Version (KJV) 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

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As a certified REFIT® instructor, Lisa Arendell has seen this revolution of fitness, friendship and community explode over the past year! Here's how she explains the movement that is sweeping our area! REFIT® focuses on the whole person. We believe in YOU. We believe you bring your best to each workout and that's enough. REFIT® doesn't guarantee results. We guarantee relationships...which leads to results. We're on this journey with you. Utilizing positive music and fun to follow dance, toning, and balance moves, we focus on building community. You'll feel on your first time to class that there wasn't a stranger in the room! REFIT® is fitness for all. We welcome experts. We embrace beginners. This isn't fitness for the fittest. It's fitness for the willing. We can't wait to meet you! Sincerely, Lisa Arendell, REFIT® REP REFIT® Dance Fitness Instructor Certified Personal Trainer/Certified Nutrition Coach 318-617-4550 Where you can find a local REFIT® class: At Asbury UMC in Bossier on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursday at 5:30pm - Instructor Lisa Arendell At Benton Elementary on Wednesdays at 4:00p - Instructor Suzanne Stinson At Cypress Baptist Church in Benton at 7:15pm on Tuesdays and Thursday nights - Instructors Wendy McMillan and Mandy Bruyninckx At First United Methodist Church on Old Minden Rd. in Bossier at 7:00pm on Monday & Fridays - Instructor Becky Dehner, Tuesday & Thursday at 6:15p - Instructor Christina Wynn At Norris Ferry Community Church in Shreveport at 7pm on Monday nights and 5:30a on Friday mornings - Instructors Kristen Thomas and Courtney Montgomery At St. Paul Episcopal Church in Shreveport on Tuesdays at 9:30am - Instructors Kristen Thomas and Courtney Montgomery At Kingston Elementary School on Mondays at 3:45pm - Instructor Suzanne Stinson

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What is Bragg's Organic Raw Apple Cider Bragg's Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar is made from organically certified apples. It is unfiltered, unpasteurized, kosher-certified and contains the 'mother' of vinegar. It has been certified in accordance with USDA organic standards. A Brief History About Bragg Live Foods Bragg Live Foods was founded in 1912. by Paul C. Bragg. Bragg, who also introduced America to the first health food store, was affected by tuberculosis as a teenager and developed his own diet and exercise routine to rebuild his body. As a result, he excelled in athletics and experienced unparalleled health. For over 100 years, his company has spread the gospel of health by providing natural products and a library of information. Although Paul is no longer with us, the company is now run by his daughter, Patricia Bragg, who continues to reach out and spread the word of health through radio shows, television, and personal lectures. What are the Top 5 Reasons You Need Bragg's Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar? 1. Ultra rich in enzymes, pectin, nutrients, B vitamins, folic acid, and potassium. 2. Promotes digestion and a healthy alkaline state. 3. Supports bowel regularity and toxin removal. 4. Great for heart health. 5. Rich in malic acid which provides potency against harmful organisms. Interesting Facts about Apple Cider Vinegar • In 400 B.C. the great Hippocrates, Father of Medicine, spoke of its health benefits. • The use of ACV for body cleansing has been linked to Egyptian urns as far back as 3000 B.C. • Caesar’s army used ACV tonic to stay healthy. • Vinegar was popular among the Greeks and Romans to promote healing. • ACV was used in Biblical times as a cleanser. • ACV was sold by street vendors in Paris during the middle ages for use as a deodorant and health tonic. • Christopher Columbus and soldiers in the American Civil War used vinegar to fight scurvy. • Samurai warriors in Japan drank ACV for strength and power. What Are the Health Benefits of Bragg's Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar? • Natural heartburn remedy. • May help joint discomfort. • Supports normal metabolic processes. • Promotes balanced glucose levels. • Rich in potassium, a key mineral for muscle growth, nervous system, and heart health.

• ACV may encourage weight loss by breaking down fats. • Used externally to give skin a more youthful and healthy appearance. • Great external remedy for dandruff and acne. Why is Bragg's Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar the Best Available? • Made only from the finest, delicious, healthy grown USDA Certified Organic apples! • Unfiltered and loaded with important polyphenol antioxidants. • Raw, live and unpasteurized. Full of enzymes! • Contains the “Mother” of Vinegar, a chain of protein enzymes regarded for nutritional and health benefits! • Gluten free, non-GMO, and Kosher! • Trusted since 1912. • Best Tasting! What are the Top 3 Questions People Ask About Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar? 1. What is the '"mother" of vinegar? The "mother" of vinegar is a dark, cloudy sediment. Only present in raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar, it naturally occurs as connected strand-like chains of protein enzyme molecules. Many people believe it is the "mother" that is what provides so many health benefits. 2. Is Bragg's ACV distilled? No! When vinegar is distilled, it's turned to steam and the powerful enzymes are destroyed. Distilling also destroys the natural malic and tartaric acids which are important in fighting toxins and harmful organisms. Bragg's is kept raw so all these beneficial properties are preserved. 3. What nutrients are in organic raw apple cider vinegar? Calcium, iron, sodium, potassium, malic acid and pectin are just a few of the beneficial nutrients in organic raw apple cider vinegar. Potassium can help you avoid a runny nose, malic acid fights harmful organisms, acetic acid balances pH levels, and pectin supports normal blood pressure and lipid profiles. Additional Tips for Using Bragg's Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar • For a facial tonic, combine 1 cup apple cider vinegar with 1 cup cold water and apply with a cotton ball! • To reduce feet and hand swelling, rubbing apple cider vinegar onto hands or feet. A must-have during pregnancy! • After sun exposure, diluting 1-2 cups of apple cider vinegar in a warm bath can help reduce sunburn. • When your throat is sore, mix 1/4 cup of ACV with 1/4 cup warm water and gargle every hour. • Combine 4-5 tablespoons baking soda with 1 part apple cider vinegar and 1 part water for a chemical-free shampoo. • Post shampoo, apply 1 cup apple cider vinegar as a conditioning rinse. For fragrance, add essential oils. • For a body and kidney detox, combine 1.5 cups apple cider vinegar with one gallon of water and drink for 1-3 days. • Save the "mother" and transfer it to work in other natural vinegars. Get Started Today and Discover How Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar Can Boost Your Health and Wellness!!

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SHM Q: What is the best diet for weight Loss? Lee A: A diet that is low in carbs and fat. SHM Q: What should I eat before a work-out? Lee A: Nuts, protein bar...keep it light... SHM Q: What should I eat after a workout? Lee A: Lean protein and healthy carbs.. SHM Q: Why can't I just do a cardio work-out without the weights? Lee A: Weights burn more fat and calories than cardio alone. SHM Q: How often should I see my trainer? Lee A: 2-3 times a week! SHM Q: How quickly will I see results of my training? Lee A: 4 - 6 weeks SHM Q: Why don't my work-outs ever get easier? Lee A: To see results, you must progress by consistentcy, motivation, and persistence. Exercises get harder as you get stronger, and you must not give up! SHM Q: Which should I do first, cardio or weights? Lee A: It really doesn't matter! The one that is most important to you at that time of work-out! Good advise would be to change it up each work-out so it won't be so boring to you.

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Pictured above from left to right: Owner, Lee Hudson, with Managers: Brandi Bushnell, ANYTIME FITNESS located at 185 Burt Blvd. Ste. C Benton, LA 71006, Alex Macklin, Manager ANYTIME FITNESS at 3011 Airline Dr. Ste. B Bossier City, LA 71111 and Zach Gillard, Manager ANYTIME FITNESS at 5212 Airline Dr. Ste. E Bossier City, LA 71111.

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Margaret Wolf Weight Loss: 30lbs When I first met Lee I was a member of the gym where he worked. I only came in occasionally and the only exercise I got regularly was walking the dog. I was entering my mid-forties and finding it harder and harder to keep my weight down. In fact, I was getting bigger and bigger every year. I had tried everything. I would lose a little and it would come right back. I talked to my husband, Ed about it and how depressed I was getting and so the following Christmas he gave me the best present I've ever gotten! He gave me a gift certificate for a personal trainer. I started working with Lee in January of 2005 and he was just the motivation I needed. I had never even thought of working with weights before but once I started I was hooked. I began using Weight Watchers on line, weight training with Lee three days a week, and doing an hour of cardio five or six days a week. The weight started falling off and I felt better than I had in my twenties! I lost thirty pounds and went from thirty-four percent body fat to about thirteen percent at present. For me, the key was my motivation and accountability. I was accountable to Lee every

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week for what I ate and what I weighed! It has not been easy, but I have kept my weight off ever since. Ed and I moved over with him to Anytime Fitness where I still train with him once a week and he still motivates me! Being fit and strong feels amazing. I hope I can be an encouragement to others that think they "can't do it". I kid with him that he's the "gift that keeps on giving"!

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LEE HUDSON Owner/Personal Trainer

Angela Ray Anytime Fitness has completely changed my whole life for the better! Weight Loss: 60lbs I (Angela Ray) started my fitness journey at a starting weight of 195. I started working out on my own at first then I met Lee Hudson and he became my personal trainer at Anytime Fitness in Benton, Louisiana and he became my mentor. He has been a wonderful influence in my life and now a year and a half later I am down 60lbs and even got certified and became a personal trainer, working for Lee at the very gym that changed my life. I want to inspire everyone to see their full potential. I have had three C-sections and I never thought I would be comfortable with my body ever again, but now I proudly show off how fit I have become. Anytime Fitness is so convenient, I

have a five year old, a 15 yr old and my disabled father to take care of at home, so it was really hard to find time to work out, but with the 24 hour access it made it possible for me. If I could make it to where I am now, then so can each and every person that doesn't feel comfortable in their body. Anytime Fitness is there to help you make that change. I strongly recommend hiring a personal trainer to help you because there are so many things they can teach you that make your goals more attainable and doing things the right way makes a difference in keeping the weight off. I will continue to help as many others as I can…I want someone to look at me and say “because of her I didn’t give up!!”

BENTON LOCATION Brandi Bushnell, Manager/Personal Trainer

318.965.0159 185 Burt Blvd • Benton, LA 71006

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City of Bossier City’s City Project Coordinator

Pam Glorioso currently serves as the City of Bossier City’s City Project Coordinator, she was appointed to this position in 1998. She is the City’s Film Commissioner to the Shreveport-Bossier Film Assistance Office. She is one of 28 Certified Film Commissioners in the United States. Her primary duties are to serve as the Mayor’s Project Manager for the City’s Five Year Transportation Improvement Plan, Capital Projects and the City’s Right of Way Agent. She began her career with the City in 1989 as the City’s Community Development Director serving from 1989 to1998. A few of the many projects that she has worked on were serving as the city’s project manager and liaison for the construction of the construction of the 14,000 seat multi-purpose CenturyTel Center and the Louisiana Boardwalk in Bossier City. Now in 2016, she is the project manager for the Bossier City Downtown Re-Envisioning Project.

During her assignment has the City’s Community Development Coordinator, she has designed and supported programs that involved assisting many low-income persons in the community. She has directed programs that have rehabilitated over 500 owner-occupied homes and 210 rental properties throughout the city. Some of the efforts of programs that she managed were the demolition of older substandard homes in the targeted neighborhoods, designing and the construction of several neighborhood parks. She is an advocate, personally and professionally, for promoting, preserving and rehabilitating Bossier City’s neighborhoods and riverfront area. She has had the privilege of working as the Mayor’s representative to the Shreveport-Bossier Welfare to Work Initiative, Project Shreveport - Bossier, the Shreveport-Bossier Branding Marketing Committee and Bossier Parish Community College Tele-Communications Advisory Board, International Council of Shopping Centers, Association of International Film Commissioners. Serving on the following boards: Bossier Housing Authority, President of the Bossier Office of Community Services, past member of the Bossier Arts Council, Shreveport-Bossier Film Commission, and Mayor’s representative to the Commission of Women of Bossier City. Past National Board member of the National Community Development Association, Vice-President of the Louisiana Housing Council, Shreveport Symphony and member of National Association of Housing Rehabilitation Officials, and Governor’s Task Force for Disabled Persons and is the 2007 recipient of the Bossier Chamber of Commerce Athena award. Previously, before entering the arena of public service with the City of Bossier City, she has an extensive background in computer sales and real estate. She is a lifelong resident of Bossier City and attended Airline High School and received a B. A. degree in General Business from Louisiana State University. Personal interests include working in the yard, traveling, collecting antiques, attending movies, reading, spending quality time with her mother and enjoying her dogs, Sandy and Misty.

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Fascinating People 2016

By: Debbie Dillard

Since 2014, Southern Hospitality Exposure has chosen the most interesting people in the metro of Shreveport/Bossier City! The list of our winners were picked in a variety of races, genders, talents, and personalities. Each one of them are magnetic to others and radiates a vitality and charisma that is infectious that produce a good effect on there self and other people. But what exactly makes them so captivating? Is it their curiosity to explore the norm, or that they lend a voice to a cause or advocate for what is needed? They are innovative, courageous and brave to step out of their comfort zone and try new things, and their passion can capture our attention regardless of what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing effortlessly that makes a dynamic impact on their community! It is my honor to introduce to you my Fascinating People , 2016! I have enjoyed getting to know each of you and learning the secrets of your success and it is a privilege to pass along your Accomplishments and Accolades to our readers!

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Quyen D. Chu M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S.

Vice-Chair Academic Affairs Chief, Surgical Oncology Charles Knight Endowed Professor of Surgery Professor of Surgery Director, Peritoneal Surface Malignancies Program Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Feist-Weiller Cancer Center Dr. Quyen Chu is a surgical oncologist in Shreveport, LA. He specializes in the surgical removal of cancerous tumors and growths. Dr. Quyen Chu graduated from Brown University Program In Medicine in 1995. Dr. Chu has one office in Louisiana where he specializes in Surgical Oncology. Surgical oncologists offer surgical treatment for patients suffering from a variety of cancers. The goal of a surgical oncologist is to stop the advancement of the disease through surgical intervention, sending the patient into remission. Dr. Chu may offer a range of surgical treatment types including preventive surgery, curative surgery, diagnostic surgery, debulking surgery, palliative surgery, restorative surgery, and more. Dr.Chu may offer surgery in conjunction with other treatments like radiation therapy, chemotherapy or hormone therapy. He has been awarded Best Doctors in Shreveport, Bossier, and also Best Influential Doctors in USA Today Magazine. MAJOR AREAS OF RESEARCH INTEREST (1) Role of CXCR4 chemokine receptor as a potential prognostic factor in HER-2 negative breast cancers (2) Utilizing novel oncolytic adenoviruses based on the overexpression of eIF4E and CXCR4 for the treatment of breast and pancreatic cancer (3) Cancer Disparities (4) Medical/Surgical Missions in Developing Countries

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Fascinating People 2016

Jay Covington

The Forum News publisher and president The Forum News publisher and president Jay Covington, a native of East Texas, entered the publishing business as a graphic artist in Shreveport in 1983. At an upstart weekly publication, UpState Newsweekly, he quickly rose to the top of the creative department and began to learn about and take on responsibilities in the other areas of publishing business. Covington was the last of the original employee of the company. After the publication folded in 1987, he opened his own advertising agency and, in 1988, he put together the first edition of the grass-roots publication Forum Magazine -- now principally and widely known as The Forum -- and established the magazine as a leading voice in Northwest Louisiana. The Forum, with a print run of 23,000, is the largest circulation print publication of its kind in all of Northwest Louisiana. The parent company, Venture Publishing, Inc., also owned by Covington, produces other titles as well, including CityLife Magazine. CityLife Magazine’s circulation of 13,000 makes it the largest glossy and largest women’s magazine in this corner of the Louisiana. Many honors and awards have been presented to both Covington and his publications over the years. He serves on numerous community boards and is recognized for his philanthropy and support of the arts.

He says he still relishes his job and being part of Shreveport-Bossier. “There is still no job too small for me to consider at the company. If the trash is full, I’ll take it out. If I need to run take a photo, I do. That’s just part of my work ethic,” Covington said. The real truth, he says, is “It’s an addiction. Ink does just seem to get in your blood. I still get excited when the printed edition is delivered. I get a huge thrill previewing it online the day before when it is so vibrant and colorful and modern. I love sharing it.” Covington added, “And then, the cycle begins again and the big question looms, how do we top the last issue?” It’s never dull, he says. “I’m never bored. I’m always trying out how to make Page 1 jump out and grab the reader.” he said. “I absolutely love to watch people take magazines from the rack. I feel a little like Sally Field and my inside voice says, ‘you like me, you really like me!’ Of course, it’s really the paper they enjoy, but it’s personal, too. It means a lot to me that The Forum is well received.” Many, many millions of printed pages later, more than 1,000 various printed publications and their accompanying front pages, and tens of millions of dollars in advertising, Jay Covington’s company -- and his print legacy in Northwest Louisiana -seems assured. Well done!

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Fascinating People 2016

G.B. Cazes

Vice President of the Cyber Innovation Center (CIC) and Director of the National Integrated Cyber Education Research Center (NICERC). G.B. Cazes is Vice President of the Cyber Innovation Center (CIC) and Director of the National Integrated Cyber Education Research Center (NICERC). The CIC is a 501c3 not-for-profit corporation whose mission is to promote research, education, and technological innovation while developing a sustainable knowledge-based workforce for the region and nation. As Vice President of the CIC, Mr. Cazes works on a variety of initiatives that include economic development, research and development, and workforce development to advance the growth of the CIC and development of a 3,000 acre National Cyber Research Park. Mr. Cazes has a passion for education and as Director of NICERC, he has led the design, development, and implementation of a national academic outreach and workforce development program aimed at building a cyber workforce for the future. While this program was designed to organically growth of a knowledge-based workforce in northwest Louisiana, it has been recognized as a national model for cyber education is currently being implemented across 48 states and multiple US territories. Mr. Cazes believes that teachers are the key to systemic and sustainable change and has secured over $15.5 million in federal grants to support content and teacher professional development. In addition, Mr. Cazes serves on numerous national boards and supports various initiatives to advance cyber and computer science education more specifically. These efforts include the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) K-12 Working Group, the NICE 365 Industry Advisory Board, the Code.org Advocacy Coalition, the Computer Science Education Coalition, the

Virginia Department of Education Cybersecurity Task Force, and the Arkansas Department of Education Computer Science Framework Committee. In addition, Mr. Cazes serves on numerous boards to advance economic and workforce development efforts across the region. These include President of the Ark-La-Tex Regional Air Service Alliance, Marketing Chair of the Bossier Chamber of Commerce, President of Step Forward, member of the Bossier Parish Community Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Cyber Information Technology Advisory Board, and member of the UTeach at Louisiana Tech University Advisory Board. Mr. Cazes was awarded the "Partners in Education Award" in 2010, the "AFCEA Exceptional Contribution to STEM Education Award" in 2012, and the "Southern Growth Innovator Award" in 2012 for workforce development in Louisiana. Mr. Cazes has fourteen years of experience in the information management and information technology (IT) fields. His experience includes working in international, commercial, and government markets. Previous leadership duties include serving as Assistant Director of the Information Technology Consulting Department and as Director of the Telecommunications Management Department for a Louisiana-based IT consulting and software development company. Mr. Cazes has a Bachelor of Science in both Business Administration and Finance from Centenary College. He also earned a Master of Business Administration from Centenary College in May 2011. Mr. Cazes is a devoted husband to his wife Jacquie and father of three beautiful girls â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Caroline, Clara, and Catherine.

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Fascinating People 2016

Randy James

All Property Services, Partner, Wilhite Solar Solutions, Partner Randy was born in Sacramento, California when his father was stationed at McClellan Air Force Base during WWII. After the war they moved to Springdale, Arkansas where most of his family still resides. In his early career after graduation, Randy teamed up with Bill Atherton of A & M Food Services fame located in Tulsa, Oklahoma and opened up 265 Pizza Huts in the Arkansas, Oklahoma and Louisiana region. He opened up the Pizza Huts in the US Virgin Islands as well. They then formed a new company that opened up a heavy themed restaurant concept called Applegate’s Landing which was later sold to Pepsi Cola as were the Pizza Huts. Randy moved to Bossier City / Shreveport right after that back in 1980. You may remember Randy as the “Undisputed King of the Nightlife” as he opened Cowboys in Bossier City and provided you with a “City Slickin High Kickin Time”. Randy opened several other local restaurants and clubs which included, Kingfish Market and Seafood Grill, Plum Crazy, Iguana Joe’s Mexican Caribbean Café, The Oyster Bar, The Sandbar Grille, Phoenix Underground night club and Bricktown. Randy is a Partner in All Property Services. He and his partners develop and manage Commercial Real Estate throughout the Shreveport / Bossier area. Is a partner in Wilhite Solar Solutions which has become the number one provider/installations of solar panels- energy in the state of Louisiana. Randy is partners in several other ventures in and around the

Shreveport/Bossier City area as well. He has sat on the board of directors of the Shreveport Bossier Convention and Tourism Bureau; is a past President of the Louisiana Restaurant Association and served 7 years on the LRA’s Board. In 2002, Randy was Chairman of the Independence Bowl that hosted the University of Nebraska and the University of Mississippi and sat on the Executive Board for Independence Bowl Sports Foundation for over 6 years and has been a member for 35 years. Randy was one of the original Founding Father's of the Krewe of Centaur and served as its 1st King and as the Krewe’s second and third year Captain. He again served as the Krewe’s XXI King and served as Captain XIV for the Krewe’s special “Silver Anniversary” year. He has sat on the Board of Directors for the Krewe for the first eight years of its existence and another four years later as he still does. His pride of this Krewe is always showing. When he moved here back in 1980 and ask about Mardi Gras, everyone always just said, “Everybody loads up and heads to New Orleans”. Well, not any longer he says! Randy is married to the beautiful and talented Tracey James and has 2 daughters, Summer Ashley and Teal Alexandra James as well as two step daughters, Ashley Marie and Alison Sherie’ Page, two grandsons, John Parker and Wyatt Matthew.

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Fascinating People 2016

Suresh Kumar M.D.

Dr. Suresh Kumar is a Double board certified neurologist, an active member of the American Academy of Neurology, a member of the American Headache Society and International Headache Society. Dr. Kumar life has been dedicated to the advance medical research and improvements in patient care. Dr. Kumarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Medical School in India & completed his neurology residency training from LSU Shreveport, Louisiana, and established his neurology practice in 2007. Suresh Kumar, M.D. has been successful in treating all types of headaches with conventional and non-conventional approaches. He has performed hundreds of nerve blocks and Iv Infusion therapy in order to effectively treat headaches and neuralgia. In addition, he treats chronic neck pain, upper and lower back pain with advanced, unconventional outpatient techniques which have proven successful in alleviating pain. Dr Kumar operates a NON-NARCOTICS headache and pain practice. Dr. Kumar treats the cause not the symptoms of headaches and pain. Dr. Kumar has developed the Regain Memory 360 proto-

col for neuro-cognitive online cognitive for dementia and TBI patients with cognitive deficit. We have patients under online cognitive therapy, from comfort of their homes. Dr Kumar and his team have successfully trained more than 40 patients with cognitive deficit. We have compiled our data and presented at American Academy of Neurology Meetings as research abstract 2015 as pilot study & presenting more data in American Congress Rehabilitation Medicine in October 2015 We offer Trans Cranial Magnetic Wave Stimulation and forced oxygen therapy for acute and sub-acute concussion head injury/mild TBI. Although the FDA has not approved forced oxygen therapy at this time, we have had promising results with clinical experience in treating concussion head injury with forced O2 therapy with no complications. Dr. Kumar has developed a treatment protocol for acute concussion/sub-acute concussion head injury that is within 2 weeks of the head injury with hastening recovery. Oxygen therapy has been well published and supported in head injury literature.

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Fascinating People 2016

Ed Walsh

Gremillion & Pou Integrated Marketing Manager of Public Relations and Community Engagement Ed was raised in Canton, Massachusetts, which is a small community just south of Boston. Canton is probably best known as being the retirement for American Revolutionary War hero Paul Revere. Ed’s mother and brother still reside there. After graduating high school, Ed attended Emerson College in Boston. After four years, he joined the ranks of other famous Emerson graduates like Jay Leno and Henry Winkler. Ed landed his first job in television in Northern Maine. Ed was an anchor and reporter for WAGM-TV in Presque Isle. The station was so far north, it would start snowing at the end of September and usually melt sometime in June. It was a one station t-v market and carried network programming from every television network. After 5 years in Maine, Ed followed the path of the Acadians and landed in Louisiana. His first stint was in Monroe at KNOE-TV. That’s where Ed got his first taste of southern hospitality and Louisiana politics. While in Monroe, Ed had the opportunity to cover the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. Ed would spend 5 years in Northeast Louisiana, before he was lured to the Big Easy. Ed worked as a reporter for WGNO-TV, the ABC affiliate. Ed enjoyed working in New Orleans, but just months after moving, he got a call from his former news director in Monroe. They wanted Ed to come back as their main anchor. Ed was torn, but a twist of fate helped him make up his mind. Ed’s s-u-v was stolen from his apartment complex. That was enough to help Ed make up his mind and he headed north to Monroe. By the way, Ed’s vehicle was found by New Orleans Police. After it was stolen it was used in a crime spree, but that’s an entirely different story. Ed returned to KNOE where he was the

main anchor of the 6pm and 10pm newscasts for 3 years. One day, Ed received a call from former co-worker Sonja Bailes. She was the morning anchor at KTBS in Shreveport and they were searching for a co-anchor. I submitted my resume and was soon called by News Director Jan Elkins. After an interview and a screen test, I had the job. That was the beginning of a career that spanned for more than 10 years. Ed likes to say he was the number one rated male morning anchor in the Ark La Tex during his time at KTBS. The real story is he was the only male morning anchor at the time. While at KTBS, Ed covered most of the major stories that impacted the Ark La Tex, the country and the world. Shortly after starting at KTBS, Ed found himself in a farm field in East Texas that was littered with debris from the Space Shuttle Columbia. Ed was in New Orleans the day before Hurricane Katrina and evacuated with his crew to Hammond to ride out the storm. Ed would return to New Orleans to cover the Saints win in Superbowl 44 in 2009. But getting up at 2am every day took its toll and Ed decided it was time to make a career change. That’s when he was called to the bright lights of casinos. Ed was hired by Caesars Entertainment to supervise communications, advertising and entertainment at the Horseshoe Bossier City and Harrah’s Louisiana Downs. During his time there, Ed worked with entertainment greats like Diana Ross, Loretta Lynn and Tony Bennett. Ed would eventually join Gremillion & Pou Integrated Marketing to become their manager of public relations and community engagement for their many clients. Ed works closely with University Health Shreveport and Conway. He works to tell the incredible success stories at the hospitals. Ed is also working with many other clients that run across the business spectrum.

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Fascinating People 2016

Kelly Wells

Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission Executive Director Kelly Wells has been with the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission since its creation in 2011 by the cities of Shreveport and Bossier City, and Caddo and Bossier Parishes, as a division of the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau. He joined the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau in December of 2001 as the organization's head of Tourism Marketing before taking on the new role in sports. Before that, he was in Hotel Sales Management for the previous 6 years in Louisiana, Texas and Tennessee. Kelly's main objective is to work with numerous local, state and national organizations to bring sports events to our area that will create economic impact for our area businesses through expenditures in hotels, restaurants and attractions. Kelly holds a B.A. in Psychology from East Texas Baptist University, an M.A. from LA Tech in Industrial Psychology and an MBA from Centenary College. He is married to Shelly Jenkins Wells and the couple have two children, Hayden and Kinley.

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Fascinating People 2016

Kelly Rich

Highland Jazz and Blues Festival Executive Director Frequently described as enthusiastic and tenacious, Kelly Rich is aggressively working to educate others about the history and culture of Louisiana and honoring what makes it unique. Kelly is the Executive Director of the Highland Jazz and Blues Festival, a free music festival held every fall in Shreveport. She is also the creator of Norla Preservation Project, a non-profit focusing on her passion of historic preservation. She is what she calls a "professional volunteer." Her free time is filled with volunteering and supporting multiple other organizations. She currently serves on boards for six non-profits and strives to be a positive community leader. She is a “shop small business and buy local” supporter and is currently living in her fourth historic home with her daughter in Shreveport’s historic Highland neighborhood.

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Fascinating People 2016

Dr. Kim Woods, D.C. Owner, All the Way Chiropractic

Dr. Kimberly Woods, D.C. is an owner and Chiropractor at All the Way Chiropractic in Shreveport, Louisiana. She grew up in Ruston, Louisiana and attended Louisiana Tech University, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. She continued her studies at Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas, Texas, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness, a Bachelor of Science in Anatomy, and a Doctor of Chiropractic degree. After graduating Cum Laude, she moved to Shreveport and opened All the Way Chiropractic, which has thrived ever since. Dr. Woods is involved in the community with organizations such as the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce, Red River Rotary, BNI Networkers Group, and the Krewe de Les Femmes Mystique. She has received various awards, including the Robert J. Czopath Leadership and Service Excellence Award, a 2014 40 Under 40 Honoree, and Locals Love Us Award for Chiropractic annually from 2010 to 2015. Dr. Woods is passionate about chiropractic and she strives to increase community health awareness and help people get well and stay well with â&#x20AC;&#x153;hands on, drug freeâ&#x20AC;? chiropractic.

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Fascinating People 2016

Robin E. V뀉bury “The Wizard Of Voz”

Robin was born into very musical family. His mother, Nita Lynn, toured with Western Swing/Bop pioneer Paul Howard (and the Arkansas Cotton Pickers). She appeared many times on both The (original) Louisiana Hayride, and the Grand Ole Opry. His first “stage” appearance was with Paul Howard at the Rogers High School Auditorium in Eldorado, Arkansas in 1964. His performance that night included “Cotton Fields” and “Pistol Packin’ Mama.” By the age of 9, he had become a regular on a popular local show called The Keithville Jamboree, even handling hosting duties on their television broadcasts. He appeared at age 9 on several of Horace Logan’s attempted Louisiana Hayride revivals, in which he appeared billed with acts such as Red Sovine, Slim Whitman, David Houston, The Osborne Brothers and others. Sideman Credits: George Jones, James Burton, Joe Osborne, Claude King, Merle Kilgore, Jimmy Dean, David Allen Coe, Vern Gosdin, Fiddlin’ Frenchie Burke, Joe Diffie, James Cotton, Shoji Tabuchi, Louisiana Hayride Staff Band (early 1990’s revival), Sam Butera, Al Wilson, Barbara Lewis, Barbara Fairchild, Big Al Downing, Tracy Lawrence Major musical (instrumental) influences: Nita Lynn, Roy Nichols, James Burton, Charlie Daniels, Lynyrd Skynyrd (all), Dr. John, Bob Wills, Nat “King” Cole, Jerry Reed, Kenny Hinson, Frenchie Burke (Randy Cornor), Kenny McCarty, BB King, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Buddy Flett, Lloyd Green

Working with Buck Wade proved to be another defining moment in his career, as Wade recorded several solo projects in Nashville with Robin handling production/co-production duties with world renowned steel guitar master Lloyd Green. Working for Stargem records and at Stargem studios (now Curb studios), Robin performed with and directed some of Nashville’s biggest session musicians, including The Nashville Edition, Buddy Harmon, Hoot Hester, Hargus “Pig” Robbins, Phil Baugh, Terry McMillan and others. Lloyd Green, an award winning producer himself, called Robin a “true prodigical genius,” and began affectionately referring to him as “Ears.” This national experience and exposure introduced him to what would eventually become his niche in regional music-producing/engineering and arranging. He has easily produced and/or played on hundreds of sessions over the years, with such notables as James Burton and Joe Osborne. Burton has called him “the best guitar player anywhere near here!” Exact quote. Robin is now 54-years of age, married to Karla Mathis Vosbury. He still travels to Nashville on a fairly regular basis. His son, Cole Vosbury, has turned out to be an extremely gifted musician/vocalist/composer in his own right, and he is catching the attention of some major movers and shakers in the industry at this time. Cole placed 3rd on NBC’s popular show, The Voice. Robin was born on July 17th, 1961 and remains a lifelong resident of Louisiana.

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Fascinating People 2016

Rick R뀉e

Sales Manager for the Times Rick Rose is an Emmy award winning producer and director who has worked over two decades in television, stage and film. He is also a social activist and entreprenuer. His vast professional experience includes development, directing, writing and producing in cities he has lived in including New York City, Los Angeles, Milwaukee and Hannibal, Mo. During his 8 years in Shreveport, Rick owned and operated Twine on Line, voted Southern Hospitality’s Best Restaurant of the Year, managed Suddenlink Media overseeing advertising on cable networks as varied as HGTV, CNN, TBS, ESPN and Logo and currently oversees an advertising team at the Shreveport Times who develop ad campaigns for small to medium businesses and community organizations across Northwest Louisiana including Shreveport Opera, Shreveport Symphony, SRAC, Strand Theatre, Community Renewal, United Way, Community Foundation, Holy Angels and Advocates for Youth Justice for whom he serves as a CASA and a member of the Board of Directors. This year, Rick directed and co-produced, along with his pal Pamela Brown, the short film KEEPING ON and the web series THE BURKE SISTERS here in Louisiana. He also directed the fictional film THE ORTON EFFECT and the documentary RICHARD BONG: AMERICA’S ACE OF ACE. Rick’s greatest professional accomplishment was overseeing all creative and production elements while launching e-marketing and websites for four concurrent television series: DISCOVER WISCONSIN, PACKER REPORT TV, AMERICA’S DAIRYLAND and INTO THE OUTDOORS earning numerous awards including the EMMY AWARD for his achievements and performance excellence. Prior to this, Rick had been Performing Arts Manager for Pentacle/Danceworks and Playwrights Horizons in New York, working directly with teams that moved stage productions of dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov to PBS and the off-Broadway production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning HEIDI CHRONICLES to Broadway. Rick was later hired by

Warner Bros. Television in Los Angeles to oversee a myriad of talent including actors, producers, writers and composers, his first being the Olsen twins, Ashley and Mary Kate. While in Los Angeles, Rick launched the Donald O’Connor Family Theatre in Burbank, California for the movie legend and his family, serving as its Planning and Development Director for the life of that theatre. He was also co-creator and co-host of SOAPTIME, the first cable talk show devoted to daytime drama. Rick has been a freelance journalist, contributing to SOAP OPERA WEEKLY, SOAP OPERA UPDATE and DAYTIMERS magazines and continues to write for publications such as IN TOUCH, OK! Magazine and THE WORD IN SEASON, a devotional of the ELCA Church which is translated into 30 languages. He is also co-host of THE TWIST PODCAST along with longtime collaborator Mark McNease of NYC where he expresses himself openly about political and social issues effected the world, something Rick is very passionate about. Rick was named as a 2016 HIV ADVOCATES TO WATCH by popular blogger, Mark S. King of MyFabulousDisease.com. He serves locally on the Board of Volunteers for Youth Justice and is a CASA for the State of Louisiana, having been a CASA of the Year for his past work in Missouri. Rick is also active in the Miss America Scholarship Program and has coached three state title holders in winning the Miss America crown. He has also trained a Miss Costa Rica, Miss Louisiana and a first runner-up to Mrs. World, all of who he counts ad dear, trusted friends and fellow community activists. Born, raised and educated in Wisconsin, Rick is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Beloit College, after starting his college career at Bennington College following his senior year of high school in Osaka, Japan. Fluent in Japanese, German and English (sometimes!), he is an active fighter for equality, children’s and women’s rights and against AIDS, cancer, addiction and abuse.

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Fascinating People 2016

Denise Bankston Owner, Doodley Dee's Farm

The word entrepreneur certainly describes (DEEDEE) Denise Bankston. Her instinct for sound business decisions has led her to a successful career in the Oil and Gas Industry, Real Estate, plus a philanthropist for our Bossier Parish Educators by giving them the Strategies and Skills for children that learn difference as well as every child in a classroom, A Kids Choice Foundation, and A Kids Choice Educational Services, which is partners with BPCC, Bossier Parish Schools, and Landmark Outreach Program out of Boston, MA. then, her recent; Doodley Dee’s Farm, where she and her son educate the community in Aquaponics; Tours of the Farm are already taken place; Deedee’s concern over how our food is processed, has lead her to focus on her family’s need for Pure Organic Food. Doodley Dee’s Farm is the largest private Aquaponic Farm in the world; This farm will also be an educational tour for our colleges and schools across the Ark-La-Tex! A Kids Choice Foundation, which is her passion, DEEDEE is the Trustee/founder of a 501c3 non profit org. She went on a journey 14 years ago to find a school for her youngest son, JT who has dyslexia, after being told by many educators, that he was too dyslexic for their program, and he would not graduate from Airline High School, although he had above average IQ. She realized very quickly

that in the South, our Teachers were not educated to help our children that learned differently!! She went on a mission to find a school around the US, she found Landmark School, on the North Shore of Boston; which is the best school in the world for children that learn differently and this was the beginning of a new education for her son to succeed, and that he did!! Not only graduated from Landmark, but with honors from New England College!! After returning home to Bossier City, she knew these “Skills,” “Tools” and “Strategies” needed to be shared with our Bossier Parish Schools. DEEDEE spent time and her own money to send Bossier Educators to Boston, for Landmark’s Outreach Summer Program, by adopting Bossier Elementary Schools for three years; then she brought Landmark’s instructor, Ann Larsen to Bossier Parish and educated every Bossier Parish Elementary School along with their Supervisors, Coordinators, Counselors, Principals and Assistant Principals! This was a huge success that was embraced by Bossier Parish Schools and community. A Kids Choice Foundation has opened its new facility in Downtown Shreveport and has branch off to become A Kids Choice Educational Services, another way to help our community by using the same Strategies and Skills that improved the way her son learned to be successful.

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Fascinating People 2016

Keith Hightower Vice-President, Holmes Honda

Keith Hightower was Shreveport’s 53rd Mayor. He served two terms from 1998-2006. His administration was one of extreme infrastructure and cultural growth in the city. City Hall was moved to downtown, two casino hotels were built, the convention center and Hilton hotel were built, Riverfront park was constructed, festival plaza was expanded, the Red River District was opened, and Independence Stadium was completely rebuilt and expanded to insure the future of the Indy Bowl. He was economic development driven. Youree Drive was mainly cotton fields when his term began and grew to the biggest retail destination in the region. He was also known to be very visible and accessible to the citizens that he served. He was also credited for being inclusive in his hiring and appointment practices as Mayor. He was a manager, a salesman, and promotor of Shreveport. Today, Keith is back at work in the private sector and serves as the Vice President of Holmes Honda, Mercedes Benz, Volvo, Jaguar, Land Rover, Sprinter, the position he held prior to his public service.

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Congratulations

Tom Pace

Voted Lifetime Achievement Award

Now celebrating his 50th anniversary in broadcasting and marketing, Tom Pace still continues his love of radio today, soon starting four years on the “Talk of the Town with Tom Pace” broadcast live: 5p-6p, M-F on The Promise 90.7FM. It’s also audio streamed live at www.promisetalkradio.org. Starting back in 1965 on 1,000 watt KDXE in Little Rock, Arkansas, a young 18 year-old Tom diversified his career to also include television reporting and producing at KTHV-TV Channel 11 in Little Rock eventually becoming a Certified Radio Marketing Consultant (CRMC) as designated by the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB). Along the way, Tom became a Navy veteran, plus a graduate of the University of Arkansas-Little Rock with a B.A. in Speech Communications and Drama. He also taught courses in Speech Communications, as well as in Radio & Television Broadcasting for U.A.L.R. During his half-century in broadcasting, Tom made several stops along the way as an ‘on-air personality’: KRRP

in Coushatta, KCOZ-FM in Shreveport, along with KWKH-AM1130, KRMDAM1340, and finally as talk-show host and executive producer of the “Talk of the Town with Tom Pace” for the past 13 years. Most recently, for the past two years, he was chosen to Co-Host, “Talk Mavericks Basketball with Coach Steve Tucker” on The Promise90.7FM. “Quite honestly,” said Tom, “This had to be the most fun, and such a great opportunity to work alongside such a legendary basketball coach and Christian as Coach T.” Previously, in his sports broadcasting career, Tom hosted “Countdown to the Independence Bowl” for some 10 years, with then, I-Bowl Executive Director Glen Krupica, along with Jeff Dittmer, John Cordaro, and Patrick Meehan. “I will always cherish being a part of the Shreveport-Bossier Mavericks organization. Plus, to be with them as the Mavs won two ABA Championships in 2014 & 2015, undefeated, will be a thrill I will never forget. Thanks and God Bless, Coach T.” I’ve been very fortunate and blessed to have the opportunities to meet and interview many greats in news, entertainment and sports over my 50 years in the media. Before I go any further, anyone who has ever achieved a goal has not done it on their own. My personal hero, mentor and friend, (like a Father to me), was the late Frank Page, a true radio icon and legend, known by most listeners as “Mr. KWKH.” When it comes to some of the most admired and respected greats I’ve known, the legendary James Burton is a guitar virtuoso, and a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (I truly love

James, Louise, Jeff and the entire Burton family); so very proud to call Crimestoppers Director Jim Taliaferro my fiend as well as pastor Durell Tuberville. “Just a few of the entertainment legends I’ve met and interviewed include James Burton, the late B.B. King, George Strait, Reba McEntire, Liza Minelli, Ed McMahon, Tony Bennett, The Judds (Naomi & Wynonna) Garth Brooks, Merle Haggard, George Jones, Vince Gill, Eddie Rabbit, Randy Travis, The Riders in the Sky, Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn, Hank Williams, Jr., Kenny Rogers, Clint Black, Martina McBride, Jim Ed Brown, Marvin Hamlisch, Tillman Franks, Merle Kilgore, and so many more, sometimes I lose count,” said Tom. Tom Pace has been actively involved in the Shreveport-Bossier communities thru various organizations: Board Member, Past President and current Membership Chair of the North Shreveport Lions Club; Board Member & Past President of Christian Service of Shreveport-Bossier; Past President of West Shreveport Rotary Club; Media Chairman for the Medal of Honor Convention 2002 hosted by ShreveportBossier; Media Coordinator for The Miss USA & Miss Teen USA Pageants held in Shreveport by the Trump Organization; volunteer for several other organizations including: the Independence Bowl, the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana; The Strand Theatre; Shreveport-Bossier Convention & Visitors Bureau; Board Member of the James Burton Foundation for the Kids, and many others. Tom believes, like the late Zig Ziglar said, “You get what you want, when you help others get what they want.”

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Influential Woman of the Year

Jeanene Deen

Director of Contracts, Grants and Research for Perceptive Intelligence, LLC. and co-owner of Two Top Talents

Jeanene Deen is the Director of Contracts, Grants and Research for Perceptive Intelligence, LLC. She has a Joint Venture with Ebru Waters on International Basis of Business. She is a Lions Club Member, and Subject Matter Expert in Government Contracting and Employment Law.

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Southern Hospitality

2016 Award Ceremony

Southern Hospitality Exposure Award Ceremony!

Leaders, Movers and Shakers attended! Â Unforgettable Night!

Jeanene Deen, Mayor Lo Walker, and Ebru WatersNight!

Ebru Waters, Brent Latin and Emerie Gentry

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Debbie Dillard & Tom Pace Co-Hosting Event

Meet J'Lyn-Rene Henderson, Miss Louisisna Port City

Mayor Lo Walker, Mayor of Bossier City, and Fiance, Connie Westergaard

Debbie Dillard and Bobbi Rose Whorton draws 1st door prize winner

Billy Morris and Tom Pace sing a duet, " I like toast and jam! So Fun! Crowd loved it!

Betty Lewis Entertaining and singing "America the Beautiful”...So Powerful!

Chester Kelly presents Tom Pace with Life Time Achievement Award

And The Winner Is… G.B. Cazes presenting the award for Rising Star of Bossier City, Ashley Rockett

Emerie Gentry wins Miss Congeniality

Scott McCloud gets Award, Community Volunteer Award

Sonja Balies, wins Bossier Parish School Advocate Award voted by Mayor Lo Walker!

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Debbie Dillard and Tom Pace present Bob Griffin with Media Master Award

Debbie Dillard and Tom Pace present Shelli Briery wins PR Marketing Award and Verlon Cross, Master Jeweler Award, accepts Mike Rich's Award, General and Connie Thurmond and Verlon Cross Manager of Excellence ...Horseshoe/ wins Best Fine Jewelry Design Award! Harrah's Louisiana Downs

Tom Pace presents Creative Advertising, with the Awards of Best Specialty Advertising and Best Customer Service! Â Well Deserved!

Arlena Acree accepts her "Accomplishment Achievement Award"

Debbie Dillard congratulates her good Friend, Arlena Acree for her Award, Accomplishment Achievement Award

Rick Rose accepts Award, Best Journalists of the Year to The Shreveport Times!

Dr. Kumar accepting his award from Co-Host, Tom Pace, Innovative Award

Dr. Kim Woods accepts honors for Â Small Business of Excellence Award

Henry Burns accepts honor for Community Banking Partner of Excellence Award.

Lisa Johnson, President of Bossier Chamber of Commerce wins Community Service Award chosen by Mayor Lo Walker

Ken Latin roasts his son, Brent Latin and presents him with the Young Entrepreneur Rising Star Award, 2016

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Ken Latin Brent Latin and Ivy together as Tom and I give Brent Latin, Minority Business Award! Precious Moment!

Pam Glorioso wins Hometown Hero Award, 2016

Bob Griffin honors Sherri Tally with Life time Achievement Award

Pam Glorioso presents Mayor Lo Walker with the Patron Award

Mario Chevez wins Diversity Award

Debbie honors Cindy Welch and Friends of a Feather, "Unity of Love Award”

Debbie Dillard and Friends of a Feather Group

Tom Pace presents Whyndam Garden Hotel with Honors!

Connie & Debbie giving Connie Westergaard Cash Beautiful Faces Award

Southern Hospitality Exposure wants to congratulate Fascinating People, Enterprise Women, Media Icons, and Beautiful Faces, 2016!

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Congratulations

Brent Latin

Voted this Year's Young Entrepreneur Rising Star Award and Minority Business of the Year Award!

Brent Latin is the President/CEO of Young Professionals Entertainment, an audio, video, and photography production company located in downtown Shreveport. The company also functions as a professional recording studio where many local and regional artists record. Brent is also a talented musician that plays several instruments, and has played for many artists and events. As a young child, Brent fell in love with music and started playing the drums in church at the age of 4. Throughout elementary school at South Highlands Performing Arts School, Brentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passion for music increased and he began playing the piano at age 8. In his early pre-teen

years, his interests in audio and video production grew and in high school, Brent and several friends decided to start Young Professionals Entertainment. On January 8th, 2008, less than a year after graduating high school, a legal entity was formed. Initially the company focused on providing music production for local artist, but now the company has expanded to offering many other business and entertainment services. After completing college, the business moved to a commercial location in downtown Shreveport. In 2013 Young Professionals Entertainment was named Small Business

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of the Year by the Shreveport- Bossier African American Chamber of Commerce. Brent is currently a board member on the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce and a 2015 40 Under 40 Honoree highlighting young professionals in Northwest Louisiana. In 2011 Brent received a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in Accounting from Louisiana Tech University and is a member of the 2007 class of CE Byrd High School. He is also a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and Delta Sigma Pi business fraternity. His greatest accomplishments are marrying his college sweetheart, Jessica Latin in May 2013, and becoming a father to his son, Alex in February 2014.

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Gerry May

Gerry joined KTBS 3 News in 2001, and co-anchors weeknights at 5 and 6. A veteran of television news since 1985, he graduated on the Dean's Honor Roll at The University of Texas at Arlington. Big stories Gerry has covered include the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, the Northridge earthquake in California in 1994, and a military transport plane disaster in 1995, where Gerry's live reporting earned an Idaho Press Club Award. The Oklahoma Associated Press honored Gerry for his report on the farm crisis in 1986. Gerry also enjoyed covering Super Bowl XLIV in south Florida, where the New Orleans Saints won their first NFL championship. The thrill seeker in Gerry has put him in the cockpits of the Air Force Thunderbirds and the Navy Blue Angels, showing viewers what it's like to soar through daring, high performance aerobatics. Gerry's anchoring and reporting skills have also been put to use in the local movie industry. He's landed bit roles in flicks, including Will Ferrell's 2012 political comedy "The Campaign." For a list of shows Gerry has appeared in, click here. Gerry actually began working in television news when he was in high school. The station in his hometown of Ardmore, Oklahoma hired him to run field and studio cameras, and he even got to do some sports reporting. When he's not on TV, Gerry is frequently seen on local golf courses. Swimming and weight training are also part of his fitness routine.

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Rick Rowe

There are few people in the Ark-La-Tex more familiar to our viewers than Rick Rowe. He's been at KTBS for more than 35 years, starting as a young cub reporter. No one is a better storyteller. Even when words aren't spoken, Rick's compelling video tells the story. He sees beauty in things we sometimes overlook. Rick is a hometown boy, growing up in Bossier City. He's married and the father of a son and daughter. You can watch Rick Rowe every weekday morning on KTBS 3 First News from 4:30am to 7am, and see where his stories take him next.

Voted Station of the Year Media Icon Award by Southern Hospitality Exposure!

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Bob Griffin

Sherri Talley

Bob Griffin has been on Ark-La-Tex television for nearly 50 years, and he stays busy when he's not on the air. Years ago he undertook a project he felt strongly about, and now he travels the Ark-La-Tex and tells people about how great it is to reside in the Shreveport-Bossier area. Bob speaks to civic, social and church groups about having "Pride in the Ark-La-Tex," and he emphasizes what the community is doing well. Bob was appointed Shreveport-Bossier's "Goodwill Ambassador" by former Shreveport Mayor Keith Hightower and former Bossier Mayor George Dement. Bob wants to tell people in person, on radio and TV and over the internet about all the great things there are to see and do, all the places to go and people to meet – not only in his home town but throughout the South, the USA and around the world. He also speaks to church groups about the all-important role God has played in his life. Often Bob's talks are also centered on sports or travel. From Fort Smith, Ark., Bob attended the University of Arkansas and the University of Nebraska. After college he worked for a movie company in St. Louis and appeared in an Off-Broadway show in New York. Bob has won many honors and accolades over the years He works regularly with Shreveport-Bossier Community Renewal who presented him with the prestigious "Bridge Award" for his contributions to his community. Bob is also helping Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator promote the Sheriff's Safety Town which is adjacent to South Park Summer Grove Baptist Church. A member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Shreveport, Bob and his wife, Denise, are co-directors of the Adults Two Singles Class. Denise and Bob have twin daughters. Both are married. Bob has six grandchildren.

During Sherri Talley's 32-year broadcasting career, some of the biggest stories she's covered include 9-11, live from Barksdale Air Force Base and Hurricane Ivan, live from Mobile, Alabama. In one of her reports while at KTAL, she uncovered practices at the Caddo Parish Animal Shelter that led to more humane changes in the way animals were euthanized. Over the years, dozens of foster children -more than 100have been placed in permanent homes after being profiled on Sherri's ArkLaTex Angels stories on KTBS. Her honors include adoption advocacy awards by two Louisiana governors. The broadcasting positions Sherri has held over the past several decades include radio news and sports announcer, DJ, radio station news director, television multimedia journalist and anchor, TV news website manager and social media manager. She is mentioned in several books for her accomplishments in journalism. Sherri's community investment in the ArkLaTex spans over decades of volunteer service, from chairing events to serving on boards of directors. A runner for 40 years, Sherri is proud to have started the girls track team at Captain Shreve High School and been instrumental in starting running programs at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches and The Montessori School for Shreveport. In 2015, she placed third in Louisiana in her age group in the sport of triathlon. She's currently working toward her certification as a personal fitness trainer. Sherri is married to Rufus Lemaire. They have three adult children and five grandchildren. Sherri enjoys photography, cooking and life with four rescue pets.

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Ed Walsh

Ed was raised in Canton, Massachusetts, which is a small community just south of Boston. Edâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother and brother still reside there. After graduating high school, Ed attended Emerson College in Boston. Ed landed his first job in television in Northern Maine. Ed was an anchor and reporter for WAGMTV in Presque Isle. One day, Ed received a call from former co-worker Sonja Bailes. She was the morning anchor at KTBS in Shreveport and they were searching for a co-anchor. I submitted my resume and was soon called by News Director Jan Elkins. After an interview and a screen test, I had the job. That was the beginning of a career that spanned for more than 10 years. Ed likes to say he was the number one rated male morning anchor in the Ark La Tex during his time at KTBS. The real story is he was the only male morning anchor at the time. While at KTBS, Ed covered most of the major stories that impacted the Ark La Tex, the country and the world. Shortly after starting at KTBS, Ed found himself in a farm field in East Texas that was littered with debris from the Space Shuttle Columbia. Ed was in New Orleans the day before Hurricane Katrina and evacuated with his crew to Hammond to ride out the storm. Ed would return to New Orleans to cover the Saints win in Superbowl 44 in 2009. Ed would eventually join Gremillion & Pou Integrated Marketing to become their manager of public relations and community engagement for their many clients. Ed works closely with University Health Shreveport and Conway. He works to tell the incredible success stories at the hospitals. (see full bio page 46)

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Sonja Bailes

Sonja Bailes spent 20 years in the broadcast television industry before making a career change nearly five years ago, when she became the Public Relations Liaison for Bossier Parish Schools. Sonja is a Journalism graduate from Louisiana Tech, where she served as Editor of The Tech Talk and News Director of KLPI-FM. She landed her first television job at KNOE-TV in Monroe, then joined KTBS in 1995 as the consumer/ investigative reporter. She was later promoted as the co-anchor of KTBS 3 First News, a position she held for 11 years before starting a new chapter in her life. In December 2012 Sonja exited the broadcast arena and became the Public Relations Liaison for Bossier Schools, the fastest growing school district in North Louisiana.Â Aside from her professional life, Sonja is currently the 2016 Chairman of The Salvation Army Advisory Board and also serves on the advisory boards for Bossier Parish Community College Foundation, Bossier Parish 4-H, Keep Bossier Beautiful, Shreveport Journalism Foundation, the Norwela Council/Boy Scouts of America, Shreveport/Bossier Junior League and Step Forward. The roles she is the most proud of, though, are as wife and mother to a 14-year-old son.

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Larry Ryan

Carolyn M뀉eley

Larry Ryan, …sometimes known as Loveable Larry Ryan, was born in Marshalltown, Iowa, attended Iowa State Teachers College, and served in the Air Force for 3 years, 8 months, 12 days, 11 hours and 36 minutes. He moved to Shreveport August 8th, 1964 to work for KEEL Radio and married the late Suzy Ryan, Queen Centaur 13, on August 10, 1964. Their marriage lasted for 59 years and two days. Larry has a son, Cory, daughter, Casey, and three grandchildren, Reagan, Brock and Abigail. Larry has been in the radio business since 1962 and some of the things that he performed on the ari have been legendary in the industry. Professional honors include being named as one of the top radio shows in the USA 2 years in a row, as well as one of the top Program Directors those same years. He has been the winner of many national, regional, and local advertising awards for producing, writing, and being the voice. He is now the morning radio personality on 95.7 FM, the greatest hits of all time. He loves living at Northwood with all of his buddies and loves playing golf.

“Take time to impress love upon people’s hearts and you will leave behind a legacy of what a truly successful life means. Only the life lived for others is a life worthwhile.” This quote describes Carolyn Moseley, Owner and Founder of The Advocate Group well. Started in 1969, Carolyn was one of the ﬁrst female business owners in the state, and has been a constant presence in the advertising and marketing front for almost 50 years. To know Carolyn Moseley is to love her. She has a passion to help others be a success and bless those she comes into contact with. With many awards and acknowledgements to her credit, she is always eager to share her experience and knowledge to beneﬁt someone else, both in life and in business. Carolyn and her husband, Wayne, have 4 Children and 7 Grandchildren, and are active in several ministries and charities. She is still very active in the agency she founded 47 years ago.

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Beautiful Faces 2016

Cynthia Holman

What does Beauty mean to You? My mother taught me that you can be very beautiful, but an ugly attitude can overshadow your beauty. She further taught me to treat people the way I want to be treated; my word is my bond; share with those less fortunate that you; and always remember things can be worse. So when I think of beauty, I think of my mother. Love you Momma!

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Jeë&#x20AC;&#x2020;ica Latin

What does Beauty mean to You? My idea of beauty stems from my mother. She always complimented me on my outer beauty but stressed the importance of being kind and uplifting others. I'm a firm believer that if you have a bad attitude you can be the most beautiful woman in the world and still be unattractive.

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Joanna Folse Alexander

What does Beauty mean to You? I think beauty comes from with-in. Its not just someone's appearance but its their attitude, loyalty, honesty that makes people beautiful.

Johanna Uriarte

What does Beauty mean to You? There is a saying that "beauty is in the eyes of the beholder",but beauty for me is all about a positive attitude in life. It generates positive feelings and attracts positive life experiences.

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Beautiful Faces 2016

Connie Westergaard

What does Beauty mean to You? Loving and caring for others.

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What does Beauty mean to You? If you asked me this question years ago I would have given you a different answer. After my car wreck I gained weight, lots of weight. As a person who has been skinny and athletic all of my life, I started thinking I was unattractive and felt unhealthy. As a result of the weight gain, I denied myself so many activities like going on vacation and spending time on the beach because I was insecure. And then one day I was reading one of my art books and I noticed the relatively large size of the women in those paintings. Then it occurred to me that the definition of beauty changes from one era to the next. Cultural beauty standards too; some cultures find long necks beautiful while others might find big feet attractive. I started thinking about all those successful women who made a positive impact and left their marks on the history of our world where neither beautiful or fit the standards of their era...but it didn't stop them from reaching their goals in life. Now I can tell you wholeheartedly that having a servant's heart and the best intention of others is what makes a person beautiful, not dress size or amour of makeup or hair color.

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Tracey James

What does Beauty mean to You? I believe the old cliché “beauty is in the eye of the beholder”. I also believe beauty is how you love and care for others.

J'Lyn Henderson

What does Beauty mean to You? Beauty is something that shines from within. It is measured by the light and energy that you carry inside. Of course outer beauty is always a great thing to have, but your inner beauty should be so radiant that your outer beauty isn’t even a factor. Beauty is how you treat people, even when no one is looking. It’s the way you love God’s people as if he’s not watching.

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Business of Excellence

Awards 2016 Business of the Year Award! Holmes European Auto Group Business of the Year Award, (Bossier City) Margaritaville Casino/Hotel New Business of the Year CSRA Minority Business Award Young Professionals Entertainment

Top Choice Award Bobby Greene Plumbing Air Zone Business of Excellence Journalists of the Year Shreveport Times Communications Award Forum News Jay Covington and Lydia Earhart Tech Entrepreneur Award Mersa Tech Mario Chavez

Business Award for Business of Excellence Horseshoe & Harrah's Louisiana Downs General Manager: Mike Rich

Web Design Entrepreneur Award Bandwise Web Solutions

Business of Excellence Project Management Award U.L.Coleman

Graphic Artist Entrepreneur Award Palmer Publishing & Graphics, Lance Palmer

Innovation of the Year Awards LENSS Law Enforcement Network Sharing Solutions by Perceptive Intelligence Robert Fort Russel Sarpy

Specialty Advertising Excellence Award Creative Advertising Art Dept/Customer Service Award Creative Advertising

Dr. Suresh Kumar, MD Director of Headache, TBI& Cognitive Research Institute & Regain Memory Center

Community Banking Partner of Excellence Award Henry Burns

Cyberspace National Security Award Cyber Innovation Center

Business of Excellence Mortgage Funding Recognition Award Hamilton Group Funding, Inc.

Business of Excellence Small Business Award All the Way Chiropractic Family Owned Business Award Roach Plumbing

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Bank Leadership Award Gibsland Bank and Trust Technology Award Blue Arx..Ryan Wooley

Community Pillar Award Swepco Corporate Community Volunteer Award Scott McCloud Miss Congeniality Award Emerson Gentry Community Contribution Award Raising Canes Willis Knighton Hospital Education Excellence Award Bossier Parish Schools BPS Advocate Award Sonja Bailes National Education of Excellence Award Bossier Community College P R & Marketing Award Shelli Briery Horseshoe and Harrah's La. Downs. Global Marketing Award Two Top Talents Business of Excellence, Destination for Marketing Solutions/Rising on the Red Award Shreveport/Bossier Louisiana On The Other Side, Tourist Bureau Business of Excellence Port City Awards Bossier Chamber of Commerce Shreveport Chamber of Commerce Inﬂuential Woman of the Year Award Jeanene Deen

Shrevep뀐t / B뀉sier City Ofﬁce Management Award Trey Langford Business of Excellence Community Service Award Lisa Johnson, President of Bossier Chamber Business of Excellence Mentor Award Bill Montgomery

1st Responder Award Hometown Hero Brad Zagone

Life Achievement Awards Sherri Tally Tom Pace

Steam Female Supporter Barbara Schleban Master Sgt

Rising Star Awards Brent Latin - Male Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Steam Award G.B. Cazes Regal Warrior Award Chester Kelly

Business of Excellence Security Service Award Col. Gene Barattini, Bossier Officer of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness

Business of Excellence Philanthropists Award Andy Shehee

Entrepreneur Award Ronnie Remedies

Business of Excellence Fitness Achievement Award Anytime Fitness: Lee Hudson

Mario Chavez Diversity Award Unsung Hero Gary Lash

Restaurant of The Year Award Ernest's Orleans Restaurant 4 Star Diamond Resort Award Eldorado Casino Award

Civiltarian Award Mayor of Shreveport Ollie Tyler

Inspirational Award Jeff Burton

Honor of Patron Award Mayor of Bossier City Lo Walker

Home Improvement Business of the Year Award CMI Garage , LLC

Media Master Award KTBS Journalist: Bob Griffin

Business of Excellence, Hospitality Newcomer Award & Hospitality of Business Event of Excellence Award Wyndam Gardens Hotel

Legislature Leader Award Sam Jenkins Business of Excellence, Hometown Hero Awards Pam Glorioso. Excellence of Action Award Montclair Park Assistant Living

Lakisha Mosely - Female Young Entrepreneur of the Year Rising Star of Bossier City Ashley Rocket Station of the Year Media Icon Award KTBS Sports Broadcasting Award Fox 33 Caddo/Shreveport Crime Stoppers Outstanding Volunteer: Community Service Award Jim Taliaferro! Best Fine Dining Japanese Restaurant of the Year Award ShoGun Best Unique Boutique of the Year Absolutely Abagails, Best Fine Jewelers by Design Award Connie and V Cross

Unity Of Love Award Friends of a Feather

Jeweler of the year Award Verlon Cross

Accomplishment Achievement Award Arlena Acree

Best Gift Shop (in Shreveport/Bossier! Enchanted Gardens

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Enterprise Women 2016

Denise Odom

Executive Director for the Louisiana Lions Eye Bank (LLEB) Denise Odom is the Executive Director for the Louisiana Lions Eye Bank (LLEB). Having spent more than 25 years in the Ophthalmology field as a Certified Ophthalmology Technician (COT), Denise was hired as the Technical Director for the Eye Bank and received her certification as a Certified Eye Bank Technician (CEBT). She later became the Quality Assurance (QA) Officer, and in December, 2011 was promoted to the position of the Executive Director. Since becoming Executive Director, Denise has dedicated herself to bringing community awareness for the need of corneal donations. She has been the key-note speaker for many clubs, and organizations not only in the Shreveport-Bossier area, but also in other parts of Louisiana. She has been interviewed by several media personalities both on television and radio. In addition to her COT and CEBT certifications, Denise has also been a Certified Notary Public since 1987 and OSHA Certified since 2009. In 2012, Denise completed a program in Non-Profit Administration at LSU Shreveport, which included a grant writing course. She is currently the Treasurer and the Immediate Past President for the Shreveport Red River Lions Club. She is a member of the Shreveport Chamber of Commerce, The Bossier Chamber of Commerce, The Shreveport Optimist Club and sits on the Board of Directors for the Louisiana Lions Eye Foundation. Denise was nominated for the 2014 Athena Award by the Bossier City Chamber of Commerce. Denise was raised in a military family and traveled throughout the United States until 1978, when she settled down in Louisiana, and now resides in Benton with her fifteen year old son, Josh.

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Donna Phillips Owner, Absolutely Abigailâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

"At Absolutely Abigail's, there is something to bring out the beauty in everyone," says Donna Phillips, founder and proprietress. She started the boutique 16 years ago, and it has since become a chic, neighborhood shop with international attention. Absolutely Abigail's specializes in daywear and dressy/casual with a lot of layering, but also offers silks and velvets next to hand-painted denim. "It's unstructured, free-flowing, art-driven clothing for women," says Donna. The shop has an e-commerce website and accepts orders worldwide at www.absolutelyabigails.com. "As a child, I would rather have squeezed myself into a paper bag than a tailored suit," she laughs. "This boutique started out as a vision, and now it's my ministry. I thank God for blessing me with the passion and courage to pursue such an opportunity, and for the joy we bring our customers." "We have fun here, and it shows. My staff is incredible. Our customer service is fantastic. It's not just about the clothes - it's about the relationships. Clients leave here looking their very best." "I didn't have a business plan, marketing degree or a background in apparel, but I was blessed with a servant's heart to help women evolve their own unique style. Everything I've accomplished in my life comes together in my shop. It's a true extension of who I am."

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Enterprise Women 2016

Katrina Thomas State Farm Agent

As a strong, independent business woman, Katrina Thomas, works diligently to give back to the community that has supported her through the years. Her professional mission through her agency is to help people overcome the risks and struggles of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their dreams...as she has realized her own. After graduating with a B.S. degree from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Katrina entered the workforce in October 1995, accepting a job with State Farm Insurance Companies. At the same time, she began decades of service to her country as a reservist in the United States Army. Six years later, she was appointed a fully licensed State Farm Agent and began running her own agency in South Shreveport, helping clients throughout Northern Louisiana with their insurance and financial needs. While running her own business has kept her busy, she also found opportunities to give back in other ways. In 2014, Shreveport Mayor Cedric Glover appointed Katrina to serve on the City Workforce Commission. From 2009 to 2013, she worked on Louisiana's Workforce Commission, after being appointed to the position by Governor Bobby Jindal. Additionally, she's served as president of the Minority Business Council (2008), on the Central Vice President's Council in 2005, and as a member of the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce. She is also a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. In 2010, she acted further on her dedication to her church and women's ministry when she founded Make Me Mold Me Empowerment, Inc. and officially the or-

ganization was organized January 15, 2015. Through it, she provides guidance in self-development, goal planning, and leadership by sharing with fellow women her experience and life-lessons as a wife, a mother, and a businesswoman. She strives to motivate and help other women recognize their potential and live holistic lives. Her most recent accomplishments is being a recipient of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;2015 Lifetime Achievement Awardâ&#x20AC;? with the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce on April 30, 2015 and presented as Queen of Krewe of Harambee on August 25, 2015 for 2015-2016 Mardi Gras season. Over the years, she's received many accolades in recognition of her contributions, including: Business Woman of the Year (2011), Business Person of the Year (2010), African American Achievement Award (2009), and two separate Small Business of the Year awards in 2007 and 2008. After 21 years of military service, she retired from the Army, but continues her civilian work as a successful State Farm Agent and a Notary Public. Her commitment to customer service and the community as a whole helped grow her business. In 2015, she was asked to service a second State Farm office in Minden. Katrina, along with her teams at both State Farm locations, take great pride in their goal to provide knowledge, respect, and good service to each and every customer, which they so richly deserve. Katrina feels she is truly blessed in her life and career, recognition that came when she fully realized "God is in Complete Control." She is a newlywed and proud wife to Demetrius Early and mother to Lenice Redmon Jr.

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Enterprise Women 2016

E뀀u Waters

Founder and CEO of Ebru Media International and co-owner of Two Top Talents Ebru Waters is the founder and CEO of Ebru Media International and co-owner of Two Top Talents. She established her companies to assist government organizations, to help business owners, coaches, entrepreneurs and solopreneurs market their businesses on the internet and through traditional avenues. Ebru’s passion is helping people integrate blogging, email marketing, social networking, and social media into their marketing plan. She has a talent for teaching people how to cut through all the noise and just do the things that matter. And for people who don’t have the time or interest to do it for themselves, Ebru does it for them; after all we can agree on how time consuming internet marketing can be. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Biology and professional training and certifications in marketing and she believes in applying scientific principles to marketing. Ebru always had a love for things that were not neat and orderly, she likes to think outside of the box and applying nontraditional techniques to traditional ideas. She believes in combining the knowledge and experience gained by living on every continent except Australia and the North Pole…too weird and too cold, respectively! Being a true Taurus, she never quits and once she puts her mind to something, she is unstoppable unless she is attacked by a giant tomato; she is severely allergic to tomatoes. Ebru’s clients include musicians, bands, life and business coaches, trainers, fitness professionals, freelance independent consultants, artists, authors, media personalities, government organizations, and non-profits. She has worked with clients in many different states in the United States as well as overseas. She was born and raised in Turkey and now she lives in Louisiana. In her time-off she loves to travel to warm places with palm trees and turquoise seas. Email Ebru now to get your business humming in the profit zone or better yet send her a friend request.

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Enterprise Women 2016

Connie Thurman co-owner of Connie & V. Cross Jewelers Bossier Native & Retired School Teacher of 25 years I have one husband, one son, one step-daughter and 3 crazy wonderful grandchildren My greatest achievement is I now co-own Connie & V Cross, a fine jewelry store that i love and my life is the best! God has Blessed Me!

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Enterprise Women 2016

Carolyn M뀉eley Owner and Founder of The Advocate Group

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Enterprise Women 2016

Debbie Cockrell

Owner and Founder of The Advocate Group Deb Beckman Cockrell, celebrating 36 years of The Enchanted Garden, has always been an entrepreneur at heart, starting with helping her brother with their "neighborhood newspaper" at age 6 as the "star" (and only!) reporter and then having "boutique" shows of her handmade items in her childhood home. She's always loved people and feels blessed to have such a beautiful and happy environment to spend time with and connect with her wonderful friends and customers who come by the shop, a perfect "getaway" filled with laughter and treasures. Deb and her husband, James, love to travel and enjoy searching for unique jewelry, apparel and gifts (some of which you may have never seen before) at New York, Dallas and Atlanta Shows. And she loves being an "ambassador" here and abroad to promote our special Shreveport-Bossier community.

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Enterprise Women 2016

Jeanene Deen

Director of Contracts, Grants and Research for Perceptive Intelligence, LLC. and co-owner of Two Top Talents Jeanene Deen is the Director of Contracts, Grants and Research for Perceptive Intelligence, LLC. She has a Joint Venture with Ebru Waters on International Basis of Business. She is a Lions Club Member, and Subject Matter Expert in Government Contracting and Employment Law.

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Enterprise Women 2016

Denise Bankston Owner, Doodley Dee's Farm

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Enterprise Women 2016

Arlena Acree Owner Career Adventures

Arlena Acree currently serves as Director of Film, Media, and Entertainment for the City of Shreveport, a position to which she was appointed by Mayor Cedric B. Glover in 2006. In 1998, she was appointed by Mayor Keith Hightower as Director of Economic Development. She is also the owner of Career Adventures, which she founded in 1985. She has served on a number of boards and commissions. Past Awards and Honors: Business Woman of the Year Award Athena Award Women Who Have Made a Difference Award Sam Walton’s Business Leader of the Year Award Sales and Marketing Executive’s Ambassador Award Named one of “One Hundred Women of the Century” by the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Year by the ZONTA Club

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Enterprise Women 2016

Julie Vidler M뀐ris Editor of The Enterprise newspaper

As editor of The Enterprise newspaper in Mansfield, Julie Vidler Morris is a familiar face at meetings and events all around DeSoto and Caddo Parishes. She is a life-long resident of Logansport, only residing in the Shreveport-Bossier area for a few years. Prior to her employment as a reporter and later editor of The Enterprise, Julie worked at various area banks, serving in many capacities and wearing many hats from working in bookkeeping to administrative assistant for a couple of bank CEOs to a loan and compliance officer… throughout a 21 year span. Since she grew up in a family of bankers with her grandfather, uncle and father (Loys H. Vidler) all holding the title of President and above at various institutions, Julie jokes that she has green ink running through her veins, which has now turned to black ink for the paper. For several years she was a stay at home mom with her children, Tara, Jeremy and Kaycee, until she opened her own restaurant, “Cajun Cabin”. As the children entered their teenage years, Julie decided to close the successful business and be more accessible for their activities and events. Currently, Julie is married to Louisiana Hall of Fame vocalist and musician, Billy J. Morris, who was recognized in 2015 as one of our

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“Fifteen Most Fascinating People in the Shreveport-Bossier Area”. She supports his musical career 100%, whether he’s touring on the road or performing and recording locally. In fact, Julie sings back-up vocals and harmony along with her talented husband, both on stage and on his recording projects. Julie is the mother of three children, as mentioned above, as well as two stepchildren, Cassie and Jake, and six grandchildren: Taylor, Zoey, Kayden, Cailyn, Brayden and Rylan. She and Billy J. also have four “fur babies” that include two pugs, Honey B. and Bella, Lucy Lou the dachshund and a rat terrier, named Chase. Three of the dogs were rescue animals. Julie is very active in her community and currently serves on the Board of Directors of Logansport Finance Company, which is owned by she and her brothers, King and Jim Vidler. She also serves as a board member for the DeSoto Parish Chamber of Commerce, DeSoto Arts Council and Mansfield Female College Museum. She is a member of the Logansport Chamber of Commerce, Louisiana Press Association, Logansport Riverstage Promotion Committee and Christmas Festival Committee. Also, she is a life-long member of the First United Methodist Church in Logansport, where she has served in various capacities throughout the years.

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Enterprise Women 2016

Jacqueline Scott

Attorney, Presiding Justice of Cajun Court TV Attorney Jacqueline Scott has made history again!! Scott is the first lawyer in the State of Louisiana to launch a reality mediation court show. Shreveport, La. – July 25, 2014 – There’s a new Mediator in town to settle real-life, small disputes. Justice Jacque is her name and she is the presiding Justice of Cajun Court TV, a reality courtroom television show filmed and based in Shreveport. Justice Jacque, a Shreveport native and Attorney at Law, brings over 26 years of legal experience to the show. As a Certified Mediator/Arbitrator, Justice Jacque understands the lengthy and expensive process of litigation. Her vision is to give parties a forum in which they can resolve disputes amicably, cheaper and without litigation, by stepping before her to tell their sides of the story. “As an Attorney I have firsthand knowledge that lawsuits can be drawn-out and sometimes stressful for all involved,” said Justice Jacque. “I want to decrease that stress by provid-

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ing quick resolutions through conflict management.” Born and reared in Allendale, Shreveport, Louisiana, Justice Jacque understands the importance of hard work and integrity, as instilled by her mother and church family. “I want to resolve disputes that affect our community, such as bullying, family disputes, landlord/tenant issues, failure to repay small loans, vicious animal attacks, neighbor disputes, expediently and, in most cases, one day,” she said. Viewers can expect real life drama involving an array of issues, and Justice Jacque will mediate all cases with fairness and impartiality. Jacqueline admits the new endeavor is different from practicing law, because she had to represent only one side of the dispute. Judges have to listen to both claimants’ arguments and make a fair determination and implement applicable laws. As a mediator, Jacqueline “Justice Jacque” can deviate from the legal rule.

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Enterprise Women 2016

Leslie Matthews Owner of Matthew Thoroughbred Farms and Air Brush Tanning by Leslie Matthews

Leslie is a proud owner of Matthews Thoroughbred Farms, located on 133 acres in Benton, Louisiana, in Bossier Parish. It has been a family owned farm since 1950. The property features an acre pond with a natural running stream. All pastures have run in sheds, weed control, are fertilized and have all nutrients added to ensure the highest quality grass. Matthews Thoroughbred Farm strives to breed top quality thoroughbred race horses for sale at thoroughbred yearling auctions or privately to trainers and owners. She has so many talents and takes great pride in all her accomplishments she has surpassed in the community of Bossier and Benton Louisiana. She also has a successful business, Air Brush Spray Tan by Leslie Matthews and is growing rapidly , located at Tangles Salon, off Airline in Bossier City. Her other accomplishments include: Member of LA Thoroughbred Association Member of United States Equestrian Association Owner of Matthews Commercial Properties Previous Owner of Cash In A Flash Pawn Shop Member of LA Pawnbokers Association Jewelry and watch specialist 20 years custom jewelry design experience Bachelor Degree in Nursing from Northwestern University Member of Cypress Baptist Church 1999 & 2003 Recipient of the Volunteer of the Year P.R.I.D.E. Award Notary Public

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Enterprise Women 2016

Shelly Stockton Owner Smitty’s Pizza

Shelly is presently a paralegal assistant for Woody Nesbitt, Friendly Attorney and proud owner of Smitty's Pizza, located off Mansfield Road, Shreveport, Louisiana. Smitty's Pizza has been awarded, "Best Pizza " for several years and one of the most popular places to hang-out and eat and watch sports on there Big Screen Tv! She is originally from Sacramento California, and graduated from Barclay Business College, 1989, as a Paralegal Assistant. She resides in Shreveport , Louisiana and has 2 gorgeous daughters and engaged to Thurmond Wright. Other professional skills include, Notary Public, and continues her successful Continuing Education in Making Pizza (2008-current), proud member of the "Smitty's Pizza Fan Club" on Facebook!! "Perhaps the chief business of life is to learn how to love." (Marsha Sinetar) (MY friend NANCY has been telling me this for quite some time now!)

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Congratulations to all who are getting ready to walk down the aisle and say I do in 2017! We are as happy and excited as you are! As experienced wedding planners, we know how time-consuming, expensive and let’s be honest, nerve racking wedding planning can be. Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life so you and your guests should enjoy it to the fullest. Like any other successful event, wedding planning takes time, money and effort. The only tears you should shed should be the tears of joy, not tears of sorrow. Every bride wants their wedding day to be remarkable and remembered by all and we are certain that if you follow these steps you will enjoy a very well planned and smooth running wedding ceremony. The earlier you start, the better your chance to pick the best and most cost effective vendors.

9-12 months before • Set a wedding budget and determine how and by whom it will be paid • Hire a wedding or a day planner if you choose to do so • Start the guest list to get a head count • To get inspired, visit wedding and bridal websites and start leafing through bridal magazines

• Select a date and reserve the venue • If you are planning your own wedding, start folders on each vendor and start asking for quotes • Book your officiant • Select your wedding party • Start booking your band, DJ, entertainment, photographer, and florist. • If the venue doesn’t offer in-house catering, start looking for caterers

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6-9 months before • Purchase your bridal gown and your shoes • Start purchasing your bridesmaids’ dresses • Select and purchase invitations • Register for wedding gifts • Create a wedding web-site • Start planning your honeymoon • Book your limo or other transportation • Send the save-the-date cards

3-6 months before • Book the rehearsal dinner venues and decide on the rehearsal dinner menu • Apply for a marriage license • Order your wedding cake • Reserve a block of hotel rooms for out-of-town guests • Book your make-up artist and hairdresser

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• Buy your wedding rings • Mail your wedding invitations

1-3 months before • Book the rehearsal dinner venues and decide on the rehearsal dinner menu • Apply for a marriage license • Order your wedding cake • Reserve a block of hotel rooms for out-of-town guests • Book your make-up artist and hairdresser • Buy your wedding rings • Mail your wedding invitations

• Confirm arrival times with vendors • Get your facial and haircut and color done

1 week before • Confirm with vendors and wedding party • Check with the venue and the hotel where guests will stay • Relax!, Try not to eat too much or too little

2-4 weeks before • Finalize all details, and confirm arrival times with vendors • Print out the dinner menu and programs for the guests • Print out a checklist for the vendors and the wedding party

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The City is a dynamic growing area with a proud past and a future filled with the promise of continued growth. It is an area that continues to be defined by the Red River and major cultural features including Barksdale Air Force Base and four riverboat casinos. Some of the key factors in the development of the area include its central location among major southern cities and its importance as a transportation hub. Barksdale Air Force Base is one of the largest military installations in the nation and by far the most significant employment generator in the area. The direct impact of Barksdale Air Force Base on the local economy is estimated to be in excess of $430 million. The City and Bossier Parish have continued to gain in population in recent decades with both growing at a faster pace than statewide rates for Louisiana. The City’s current population is 68,094, which is 6,779 over the 2010 census count representing an 11.1% increase. New construction from 1990 to 1994 was primarily retail and commercial in nature centered on the intersection of East Texas and Airline Drive. Pierre Bossier Mall, a regional

mall, is located at this intersection and has been the draw for national retailers such as Office Depot, Chuck E. Cheese, Red Lobster, Logan’s Roadhouse and many other local and regional retailers. More recent construction in the central portion of Bossier City includes numerous restaurants and hotels in close proximity to I-20. The majority of the new construction from 1995 to the present has been along Benton Road and Airline Drive, north of Shed Road and along the I-220 corridor. The construction of a Kroger Marketplace Store and the new Dement Corner’s Shopping Center, Home Depot, a Lowe’s, a Wal-Mart Supercenter, Willis Knighton Medical Center, and the new Stirling Retail Center has resulted in a significant amount of commercial and retail growth along Benton Road and Airline Drive. The City has seen the northern area of the city continually grow in both area of residential development and new retail/commercial development. In August of 2014 the Sam’s Wholesale Club along the Airline Drive corridor opened and in 2015 the new Kroger

Marketplace store opened. The Bossier riverfront has undergone significant changes over the last two decades. The area has seen the addition of Red River locks and dams stabilizing navigation channels, the Arthur Ray Teague Parkway extension, and riverboat casinos. Bossier’ s Riverfront Development District is evolving into an entertainment area and is anchored by The Outlets at Louisiana Boardwalk lifestyle center adjacent to the Horseshoe Casino and Hotel, the top-grossing casino in Louisiana. It consists of entertainment, retail, hospitality, and restaurant elements. The approximate 56 acres of riverfront property is situated in the heart of the Bossier/Shreveport metropolitan area. The project includes a variety of live music, performance theaters, restaurants, a blend of retail specialty shops, a multiplex movie theater, and a hotel. It is not only a major attraction for the 14 million plus gaming tourist visitors annually, but also to residents of the metropolitan area and surrounding region’s growing population and was recently indicated as the top tourist attraction by the Shreveport

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Bossier Tourist Bureau, narrowly edging out the riverboat casinos. Louisiana Boardwalk is the first lifestyle center to open in the state of Louisiana offering outlet shopping, an entertainment district, and riverfront dining. Also along the Riverfront District is the Bossier City CenturyLink Center. The arena can house a variety of sporting and performance programs, as well as serve as a major assembly hall for the community. Since opening in late 2000, the Bossier City CenturyLink Center has grown in national prominence within the event and entertainment industry, consistently placing in the top 100 venues in the world for ticket sales, according to Pollstar Magazine, the leading industry tracking firm. The City and the Bossier Parish Police Jury, combined, issued bonds totaling $50 million for the development of the Cyber Innovation Center (CIC) and National Cyber Research Park. The State of Louisiana has appropriated $57 million to facilitate the development of these facilities and related infrastructure to support this development. Sixty-four acres of property was acquired in close proximity to Barksdale Air Force Base and close to the Louisiana Optical Network Initiative (LONI) line, which will provide access to high-speed computer capability and also provide a connection to all the major universities in the United States of America. Construction began in January of 2008 and opened in 2011. The Cyber Innovation Facility supports the activities at Barksdale Air Force Base, including the Air Force Network Operations Center (AFNOC). The AFNOC makes Barksdale Air Force Base the traffic hub for all Air Force communication and the enterprise level organization in the Air Force for communications. Barksdale has been selected as the location for a larger unit, Global Strike Command. Global Strike Command began operations at Barksdale in September 2010 and employs about 900 people. The CIC has

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a distinguished list of academic research institutions serving as an academic advisory board. Currently, many of the major defense and technology companies have joined the CIC. The CIC became fully operational in May 2011. In early 2014, both the City of Bossier and the State of Louisiana were proud to announce 800 new technology based jobs coming to the area, with a new anchor tenant to the Cyber Innovation Park of Computer Science Corporation (CSC). Bossier City was selected from a site-selection process which the company considered 134 locations around the United States. Bossier City, as a result of the location of Barksdale Air Force Base being centrally located in Bossier City has caused initial development centered around Barksdale Air Force Base, however as the base grew, growth continued in a southerly direction and a northerly direction. East/west growth is limited due to the location of the Base and the Red River. The most significant amount of development is in the northern portion of the neighborhoods of Bossier Parish and along Airline Drive and Benton Road. The location of Barksdale Air Force Base in the area has historically benefited the residential market which in turn caused expansion in the commercial and retail markets. Prior to the arrival of riverboat gambling, “Old Bossier” was typical of many downtown areas in that it was populated with older masonry buildings which were occupied by low density commercial and/or industrial users. With the arrival of the casinos, the Boardwalk entertainment district and the City of Bossler’s revitalization effort for the downtown area, the City has planned significant project called the Downtown Re-Envisioning Project, which began in April 2016. This project will involve a $13 million public investment into the redevelopment of Barksdale Boulevard and the central area of the district.

The downtown area contains multiple buildings, dating from the early to the mid 1900’s. Most existing uses do not fully utilize the site, circulation, frontage, or access. While many of the buildings have an interesting character, mechanical, electrical and even some structural systems are deficient and require renovation to bring them into code and ADA compliance. The site’s historic character, frontage and interesting buildings lend itself to a mixed-use development with public open areas accessible to a town square for tenants and the community. The city is implementing the Bossier City Downtown Re-Envisioning Project which is designed to develop and stimulate market driven projects that ensure development in various districts. The introduction of mixed uses could create a vibrant downtown district and feed other businesses in the area. Improved circulation, landscaping, userfriendly building entrances and attractive signage could make this area a destination for locals and potential businesses looking to relocate in Bossier City. The project will focus on residential, public, and commercial uses which should represent a variety of uses that create an economic and community hub for the City of Bossier City. The area will include a mix of uses including offices, retail, office, medium to high density residential uses, houses of worship, meeting areas and parks/open spaces. This type of development reverts back to the more traditional central Main Street or square, fronted by pathways, civic buildings, specialty retailers, family eateries, downtown live work housing, neighborhood theater, central park within the town square and decorative landscaping. Overall, the economy in the Bossier City area is strong and continues to grow in both the availability and creation of good jobs for its citizens and availability to offer many quality of life and economic opportunities to the area. v

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Have you seen the movie

Waitress?

It came out in 2007, but I never forget a movie in which pie takes a starring role. Keri Russell plays Jenna, a small-town diner waitress with a problem – she’s pregnant. And unhappy. She doesn’t love the baby’s father – her husband Earl – but does love her obstetrician, with whom she’s having an affair. She’s also a gifted pie baker, and since the town’s citizens swear by their daily slices, at least she’s got her job. We see Jenna make dozens of pies, from banana cream to blackberry chocolate, and she names each pie to match her mood, names like “I Can’t Have No Affair

CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY OASIS PIE

Because It’s Wrong And I Don’t Want Earl To Kill Me Pie (vanilla custard with banana, hold the banana)” and “Pregnant Miserable Self Pitying Loser Pie (lumpy oatmeal with fruitcake mashed in).” Waitress is funny, intelligent, delicious and, best of all, features an elderly Andy Griffith as Old Joe, a sly, pie-loving philosopher. Days ago I watched the movie-The Waitress with my two grand daughters, Alyssa and Kyndell Cordell. Alyssa said, DD, This is my favorite movie, and Kyndell says, "I want to make the Marshmallow Mermaid Pie”. So, I got this crazy idea to google the recipe of my favorite pies in the movie, and here you go - Enjoy!!!

A dark and velvety chocolate experience. In the movie, this pie used a chocolate cookie crumb crust which you can certainly also use but in this first testing, I went with a buttery, baked pastry pie crust. This is filled with luscious, dark and silky chocolate filling

and topped with a double strawberry filling. It is a sparkling romantic pie of decadence and the fluttery of spring – all in one bite. You can make the elements a day ahead and the assemble a few hours before serving.

INGREDIENTS

COOKING DIRECTIONS

• 1 baked 9 inch pastry pie crust (or chocolate cookie crumb pie shell) • Chocolate Silk Filling • 1/4 cup unsalted butter • 1 1/2 cup coarsely chopped, semi-sweet chocolate, (5 ounces) • 1 package miniature marshmallows • 1/3 cup whipping cream • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract • (Whipping cream as required) • Fresh Strawberry Filling • 2 cups strawberries, slightly crushed • 1/3 cup sugar • 1/3 cup water • 4 tablespoons cornstarch • 1/2 teaspoon strawberry or raspberry extract, optional • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar • 2 1/2 cups strawberries, diced if large, or halved if small GARNISH • 2 cups whipping cream; whipped with 3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar • 1/3 cup chocolate cookie crumbs • Diced Strawberries

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Bake and cool the prepared pie crust. Set aside. In a small saucepan over lowest heat, slowly melt the chocolate and butter together over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in the marshmallows to melt and then the cream and vanilla. Refrigerate while making strawberry filling. For the Strawberry Filling, crush or mash the first amount of strawberries. Combine the sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl and whisk. In a medium saucepan, heat the crushed berries with sugar until well mixed and sugar dissolves into a liquid mixture. Add the cornstarch mixture until lightly bubbling and thickening. Remove from heat and stir in extract and vinegar. Cool 15 minutes and then fold in fresh strawberries. Refrigerate 2 hours. To assemble pie, spoon chocolate filling into pie shell. If the filling is too thick and cold, put it in a food processor and whiz with some whipping cream drizzled in, until it is soft enough to use as filling . Top with the strawberry filling and then offer with dollops of sweetened whipped cream. Dust top with chocolate crumbs and diced strawberries. Serve at once or chill up to two days. Serves 6-8

FALLING IN LOVE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE PIE INGREDIENTS • • • • • •

9-inch baked pastry shell 1 14-oz. can condensed milk (not evaporated) 2/3 C. water 1 (4 serving) pkg. chocolate pudding mix (not instant) 1 1-oz. square unsweetened chocolate 2 C. (1 pt.) whipping cream, stiffly whipped

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In large saucepan, combine condensed milk, water and pudding mix; mix well. Add chocolate. Over medium heat, cook and stir rapidly until chocolate melts and mixture thickens. Remove from heat; beat until smooth. Cool. Chill thoroughly; stir. Fold in whipped cream. Pour into prepared pastry shell. Chill 4 hours until set.

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1 pie crust 4 Tbs. butter 3 slices ham 8 green onions 1 C. brie cheese 1 C. parmesan cheese, grated 4 eggs 2 C. heavy cream 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cover pie crust with foil and bake for 10 minutes. Remove foil and bake 5 minutes more. Remove crust and reduce heat to 325 degrees. Julienne ham. Chop green onions. In skillet, saute ham until brown. Remove and set aside. Saute onion until tender. Remove with slotted spoon and combine with ham. Spread on bottom of pie crust. Spread brie over ham mixture and sprinkle with parmesan. Combine eggs, cream and nutmeg; pour over cheese. Bake 30 minutes or until set. Cool slightly, cut into wedges and serve.

BABY SCREAMIN' ITS HEAD OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT & RUININ' MY LIFE PIE COOKING DIRECTIONS INGREDIENTS • • • • • • • • • • • •

4 8-oz. cream cheese, softened 1 C. unsalted butter, softened 1 1/2 C. sour cream 1/2 C. heavy whipping cream 1 3/4 C. white sugar 1/8 C. cornstarch 1 fl. oz. amaretto liqueur 1 tsp. vanilla extract 5 eggs 1 egg yolk 1 C. chopped pecans 1/2 tsp. nutmeg

Bring all ingredients to room temperature. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Wrap outside of 9-inch springform pan with foil. Generously butter inside of pan. In large bowl,beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Mix in sugar and cornstarch. Blend in sour cream and whipping cream. Add amaretto and vanilla. Stir in eggs and egg yolk one at a time, mixing thoroughly between each addition. Pour batter into pan. Place pan in another pan at least 1 inch wider and add water to outside pan (prevents cracks). Bake on center rack for 70 minutes. Turn oven off and let cool with door open for 1 hour. Remove cake from water and chill at least 3 hours before removing cake from pan. Top with crushed pecans and dust with nutmeg.

MARSHMALLOW MERMAID PIE INGREDIENTS • • • • • • •

9 graham crackers 1/2 C. sweetened, flaked coconut, toasted 5 Tbs. butter or margarine, melted 34 lg. marshmallows (8 oz.) 1/2 C. whole milk 1 1/2 C. heavy or whipping cream 1 oz. unsweetened chocolate, grated

bowl with mixer at medium speed, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Fold marshmallow mixture into whipped cream with grated chocolate. Spoon filling into cooled crust. Refrigerate pie at least 3 hours or overnight. Top with mini marshmallows, maraschino cherries and rainbow sprinkles.

COOKING DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine coconut and graham crackers in food processor until coarse crumbs form. Combine crumbs and butter with fork. Press to bottom and side of 9-inch pie plate. Bake 10 minutes and cool on wire rack. Heat marshmallows and milk in 3-qt. saucepan over low heat until smooth, stirring constantly. Remove saucepan from heat. Cool completely (30 minutes.) In large

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