Contents
Fashion
19 • Southern ChiC
Classic styles to keep you looking fun and fabulous in the midst of our lazy, Louisiana Summer.
31 • Knox Goodman
The fashionista herself gives us rules to stick by.
43 • “WorKout PoSh”
Most wanted work out attire, even when you skip the workout.
Health and Beauty 15 • Botox and fillerS Should you or Shouldn’t you?
44 • inteGrate Your health
How to stress less for your health and well-being.
Home and Entertaining
9 • the hoSteSS With the moSteSS
Entertaining hacks and recipes that will keep your guest in awe.
54 • Coffee taBle redeSiGn
Deconstructing your coffee table to change the entire look of a room.
Kiddos
35 • readY, Set, learn
What you can do to help your kids get “brain ready” for a new school year.
51 • SChool lunCheS
New ideas for healthy and easy school lunches.
63 • Summer SnafuS
How to conquer the qualms of kids during the hectic summer months.
Louisiana Ladies
33 • teri SPinKS netterville Local sweetheart turned author.
39 • SYlvia Goodman A Louisiana Legend.
Out and About
47 • GirlS niGht out The Happy Hour Guide.
57 • SteP forWard
Volunteer efforts needed to help our local youth succeed in their dreams.
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Contributors Lola Magazine www.readlola.com Publisher: Bevin Sutton Hicks bevinlolamag@gmail.com Advertising Director: Carie Cotter Hart Carielolamag@gmail.com
Welcome to Lola Magazine, What a privilege it is to live in our little part of the world. We all share a common thread in Louisiana - not only do we embrace life, we also know how to enjoy the ride. Statistics say that we live in the HAPPIEST state in the country. I believe that! We hold tight to our families, nurture our friendships, believe in our faith, succeed in our careers, and we take great pride in looking good while doing so.
It is our mission at Lola to provide a home for our readers to let their hair down and be inspired! From raising kids to planning the perfect girls night out - We are all in this together! We know the joys and struggles of being a woman in today’s society. We also know how to dress for the occasion and make a good gumbo.
We are Lola Magazine, a publication devoted to celebrating the lives of Louisiana Ladies.
Cheers,
Bevin
Editor: Lora Hill Hicks Contributing Writers: Carolyn Rainwater Dr. Forrest Wall Dr. Ricky Fox Donesa Walker Kate Pedrotty Dr. Nicole Cotter Julie Weir Snyder Dr. Jennifer Singh Kristin Kirk Elizabeth Enochs Dr. Susannah Walker Contributing Photographers Wallace Lee Joey Hagood Candace Chaney Emily Helms Pam Cross Dance On the Cover Models / Olivia Baker / Maggie Gatling / Alana Lambert Makeup / Brittany Dye Clothing and Jewelry / Scarlete Clothing / Little Rock, Ar Location / Park Manor Plantation / Bastrop, La
Wallace Lee is a high school student from Little Rock, Ar. He photographed our "Southern Chic Fashion". Wallace has incredible talent. Look for him to do big things in his future. Thank you Wallace Lee. Page 6 | LOLA MAGAZINE | July-August
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Hostess with the
Mostess
Hostess Hacks
Fresh Flowers- Try fresh flowers
picked from the garden or even a store bought bouquet. Arrange them in tiny vases in the kitchen or on a windowsill. Flowers give your home added detail and a pop of color.
Light candles for ambiance and scent. Stick to one scented candle, but light plenty of tea lights or candlesticks to give a warm glow. Candles lit in the bathroom are a nice touch. A few favorites: Aloha Orchid by Aspen Bay and Moso Bamboo by Voluspa.
Candles-
Cheese Tray- Want to impress without
the mess? Bring your own cheese slate to Cuban Liquor and let them wow your
guests! They create the most decadent cheese trays, including gourmet meats, fruit, crackers, olives and more. So Impressive!
Festive cocktail napkins- Cute napkins are always fun! These can be entertaining paper napkins or cloth napkins for a more intimate crowd.
Lighting- Lighting can change the whole atmosphere of your home. Turn on more lamps and dim overhead lights.
Keep a few ingredients on hand for last minute gatherings. Hummus lightly sprinkled with paprika, served with pita chips and raw or grilled veggies are always a hit.
Easy Dip-
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Hostess Hacks
Cream cheese, black beans (rinsed and drained), can of rotel with lime and cilantro (drained) and topped with a pack of shredded Mexican cheese. Spread in a 13x9 casserole dish and bake for 20 minutes on 350. Serve with tortilla chips. Oh, so excellent!!
Chip Bowls- Use chip bowls, no matter how casual an event may be. Bags of chips never look good. Just use chip bowls!
Drink Station- For
adult parties, design a specific drink station. This makes it easy for guests to self-serve accordingly. Display pitchers of water or sweet tea and mixers for cocktails. Provide lemons, limes and other garnishes in small bowls. Bring out your fancy drinkware for special occasions. Clear plastic cups still look great if you are looking for easy clean up.
Hostess Hacks
Wine Spritzer-
Have unexpected guests arriving soon with little wine? No worries! Add club soda and frozen fruit for a refreshing treat that will stretch your wine much further.
Music- Music or lack
thereof can make or break a gathering. Invest in a Bluetooth speaker if you do not already have access to music in your home. They are affordable and always come in handy for entertaining.
Enjoy Yourself-
Don’t stress if everything is not perfect. Do what you can to make your guests feel at home. In the meantime, play a little Frank Sinatra, pour a good glass of red, and enjoy yourself.
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Should You or Shouldn’t You? July-August | LOLA MAGAZINE | Page 15
BOTOX Vs FILLERS
At times the lines between Botox and fillers can be blurred. We asked two area experts to give us the scoop on everything you need to know. We are providing the facts to help you decide if Botox and fillers are right for you.
1- What is Botox and how does it work? When people use the term “botox” they are probably unaware that there are several different brands of injectable neurotoxins of Botulinum toxin type A. Brand names of Botulinum toxin type A include Botox Cosmetic®- the oldest and most commonly injected form of Botulinum- Dysport®, and Xeomin®. For the purposes of this article we will refer to Botulinum injections as Botox®. Botox® is a treatment of injected Botulinum into facial muscles to temporarily improve the dynamic wrinkles that are result of repetitive facial movements such as smiling, frowning, squinting of the eyes and other daily facial expressions. Areas commonly treated with Botox® include • Frown lines (a.k.a. “elevens” or glabellar lines) • Crow’s feet (wrinkles around the eyes) • Forehead lines and creases • Lines around the mouth • Chin Botox® treatments work to smooth lines and wrinkles by temporarily blocking nerve impulses to specific facial muscles, causing them to relax. As a result, expressions soften and the dynamic wrinkles are greatly reduced.
2- What are “fillers” and how do they work?
Everything that you need to know.
Just like Botulinum toxin, there are a variety of FDA approved filler products that experts use to achieve an individual patient’s goals. Dermal fillers are gel-like, volumizing substances that are injected beneath the skin to restore lost volume, smooth fine lines and deep creases, or enhance facial silhouettes. Dermal fillers are indifferently known as “wrinkle fillers,” they can do much more than just smooth out wrinkles, although they are excellent at this too! Here are a few of the common issues dermal fillers can help address: • Plump and smooth out lines around nose and mouth. (a.k.a. nasolabial folds, marionette lines, smile lines, and parentheses) • Augment & restore volume to sunken cheeks. • Diminish lip lines • Enhance the lips • Smooth out creases in the chin area • Approve the appearance of recessed scars
3- What is the suggested age to begin cosmetic Botox for preventive measures? “Prevention is Key” is the phrase I use to most of my patients contemplating Botox® for wrinkle prevention. Just as sunscreen is used to prevent skin damage and skin cancers, Botox® is used to prevent daily facial expressions from turning into static, dynamic wrinkles. Once facial wrinkles become static, correction can be much more difficult and more costly. There is not a collective answer among experts as to what age to start preventative Botox®. In my practice starting preventative Botox® is most common among patients in their late 20’s and early 30’s. It is important to remember that no two patients are the same. I have seen 21 year olds with developed static wrinkles, and I have seen 55 year olds with no facial wrinkles. Consultations for Botox® injections are usually free and is wise to talk with your provider about specific and realistic goals.
4- How often and how many units will it typically take for Botox treatments? How long do filler treatments last? Most experts agree results of Botox® treatments last up to four months. It is recommended to stay on a four-month Botox® treatment schedule. In order to ascertain how many units of Botox® are needed, there are a number of factors that must be taken into account. There are 43 muscles in your face and it’s vital that the person who performs botulinum toxin injections understands and pinpoints the correct spots to optimize your treatment. There are many people who believe that all Botox injections are the same, but in reality, different amounts are needed for different wrinkles, especially when you consider where they are on the face and their severity. Due to stronger facial muscles, men need two to five more units per treatment area than women. On average a person receives 12-25 units per treatment area (frown lines, crow’s feet, forehead). Longevity of dermal fillers depends widely on the specific product used, the area of treatment, and the patient. • Hyaluronic acid fillers (Juvedérm® ,Restylane© and Perlane®) will last 6 to 12 months. • Calcium Hydroxylapatite (CaHA) fillers (Radiesse®) last 12-18 months. • Poly-L-Lactic Acid fillers (Sculptra) last two or more years.
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5- The different areas of use for Botox versus fillers.
6- Are there any negative side effects for each?
Botox® and fillers, although separate products, go better together than alone; just like peanut butter and jelly- they are a perfect combination. Botox and fillers work differently, so a combination of those treatments works better than either treatment alone. Botox paralyzes the underlying facial muscle, while fillers plump the skin and smooth out fine lines and wrinkles.
As with any procedure there is always a risk of side effects or unwanted results. Botox® and filler treatments are generally safe, but do come with unlikely risks. Botox® side effects and complications can include: • Bruising and pain at the injection site (most common side effect)
Treatment Frown Area
Lines
Crow’s
Lips
Feet
Forehead
Chin
Nasolabia
Cheeks/
Mouth
| Folds
Facial
Borders
(smile
scars
lines) Products
Botox®
Botox®
Juvéderm®
Perlane®
Radiesse®
Juvéderm®
Dysport®
Dysport®
Restylane®
Radiesse®
Juvéderm®
Voluma
Xeomin®
Xeomin®
Perlane®
Juvéderm®
Perlane®
Radiesse®
Botox®
Voluma Botox®
• Flu-like symptoms • Headache • Nausea • Redness • Temporary facial weakness or drooping • Very rarely, the toxin can spread beyond the treatment area, which can cause botulism like signs and symptoms such as breathing problems, trouble swallowing, muscle weakness, and slurred speech. **In my practice of over a decade, I have never witnessed side effects beyond bruising, redness or drooping of the eyelids. Complications from dermal fillers are uncommon. Potential risks vary depending on the specific filler used and the relative permanence of the filler substance and include: • Acne-like skin eruptions • Asymmetry • Bruising, bleeding from the injection site, swelling (most commonly seen) • Damage to the skin that results in a wound and possible scarring • Infection at the injection site • Lumps • Palpability of the filler under the surface of the skin
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• Skin rash with itching • Skin redness Under- or over-correction of wrinkles **In my practice of over a decade, I have never witnessed side effects other than bruising, swelling and under-correction. The most commonly reported side effects for dermal fillers are temporary injection-site redness, swelling, pain/tenderness, firmness, lumps/bumps, bruising, discoloration, and itching. They are typically mild and last less than two weeks.
7- Does it hurt? I do not believe in the phrase “beauty is pain.” Facial injection procedures are not painless, but I never describe them as painFUL. Most injectors use a combination of techniques to make the treatment more comfortable. Topical numbing creams such as benzocaine, lidocaine, and tetracaine are typically applied to the skin 10-20 minutes prior to any injections. This helps numb the skin so the injection is felt much less. Ice is also a good way to numb the area to be treated and is also used after treatments to minimize swelling and bruising. While injections are not painless, they are generally well tolerated.
8- Who should avoid these treatments? (medical conditions, pregnant, breastfeeding) In most cases facial injections are safe. Conditions that are a contraindication for Botox® procedures include: • any muscle or nerve conditions such as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease • myasthenia gravis • Lambert-Eaton syndrome • any condition that affects the ability to swallow or breath. • Pregnancy or nursing • There are certain medications that can affect Botox®, so be sure to inform your provider of all prescription and non-prescription medications. Conditions that are a contraindication of dermal fillers include: • severe allergies, marked by a history of anaphylaxis or history or presence of multiple severe allergies • a history of allergies to gram-positive bacterial proteins • a history of allergy to lidocaine, as most dermal fillers contain lidocaine With the help of an experienced, qualified provider, Botox® and injectable fillers can provide natural-looking enhancements to minimize age and maximize beauty. The American Society of Plastic Surgery recommends selecting a physician’s office where the surgeon is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). By choosing a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, you can be assured that you are choosing a qualified, highly trained plastic surgeons and staff. *Information provided by Forrest Wall MD FACS and Julianna Aaron FNPC, The Plastic Surgery Center.
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n r e h t u o S
c i h C n o i h s a F
Vince long sleeved silk blouse; Velvet Ikat navy pants with Splendid navy lace up heel
Imelda’s
Gorgeous Summer floral dress with natural basket weave summer peep toe sling back heels
Imelda’s
Charlie Jade pleated maxi dress
Imelda’s
Michael Stars hat, Vince linen dress with black studded belt and gold cuff
Imelda’s
Michael Stars hat, Stunning Coral lace romper and Matisse Jackie "Bohemian" inspired heel
Imelda’s
Splendid navy lace up heels; glamorous pink sequin dress
Imelda’s
Vince short sleeved pullover Michael Stars navy and white sweater with Sam Edelman gladiator sandals, "Jackie heel" Tom Ford sunglasses; Perfect for Summer.
Imelda’s
Velvet by Graham and Spencer button down chambray shirt with leopard print shorts and gorgeous turquoise with lapis horn necklace
Imelda’s
Stunning "Havana Nights" gown and gold cuff
Imelda’s
Michael Stars flowy poncho & nude camisole with Fidelity jeans"
Imelda’s
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STICK TO THE BASICS - Always have a nice black skirt, black pants, classic jeans that fit well, and a special
occasion dress (short, but long if you need it). I call these “MGD&P Dresses”, dresses that work for “meeting, greeting, drinking and praying.”
ACCESSORIES -
Gold OR silver necklace, bracelet, and earrings. For rings, never have more than three rings total on both hands.
SHOES - Have a nice
3.
pair of heals and flats in basic colors. Keep your shoes well maintained. If they are worn out it is time to retire them.
Classic Fashion 4.
Tips 5.
MANICURES AND PEDICURES Always a must!
MOST IMPORTANT -
By Knox Goodman,
The Fashionista Herself.
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Never wait until the day before an event to shop for your outfit. Buy things you love and that fit properly as you find them. Think ahead!
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Teri Spinks Netterville Local Sweetheart Turned Author
eri Netterville became a local sweetheart by her age to move to a new state. Teri said “I vividly remember, drasimply, being Teri. She won the hearts of matically looking at the “Welcome to Mississippi” sign and saying many by sharing her experiences on Faceunder my breath “Don’t worry, Louisiana, I’ll be back”.” She spent book. There is something about her perher high school years in Arlington, Texas, where much of her family spective, humor, and “life-lessons” that remains. After seventeen years, the promise that she had made to will draw you in and keep you wanting to know more about her. Louisiana as a seventh grade girl was fulfilled. She and her husband One thing that we do know about Teri: she has an uncanny way Kevin moved back to Shreveport. She recalls being seven months with words. As a child, she remembers sending pregnant with her first child, crossing back a letter to her grandmother, followed by over the Louisiana state line and saying her grandmother’s response that out loud “Told ya so Louisiana”. Teri’s letter “made her feel like Kevin smiled remembering the they had just had a good visit promise she had made. They from across the breakfast were happy to be home. table.” Teri said her grandIf you are lucky enough to mother’s words “fed her soul.” know Teri, or know of Teri, In 2015 her Facebook post beyou know that her smile will came so popular that her family knock your socks off, but her and friends began encouraging kind and hilarious spirit is her her to publish a book filled greatest asset. Teri will often with her always entertaining acknowledge that her infecFacebook post. It was not until tious lust for life comes from her daughter, Summer, reher late father, Tommy Spinks. quested her mother’s writings She is proud to have been a in a book as a Christmas gift “daddy’s girl,” and gives him that Teri began to seriously credit for her love of people, all consider publishing her own people. Teri said “My father book. She gives credit to her had, undoubtedly, the greatest cousin Robyn for “taking the influence on my life when it bull by the horns” and selfcame to living my life with a publishing When I Am Dead purpose and a positive attitude. and In my Coffin, Somebody It was by his example that I Better Love Me Enough to learned how to treat people, Tweeze My Chin in one week. and it was by watching him and Her book is a perfect depiction his relationships that I realized of Teri and the type of person she what I wanted to mean to is. It will make you laugh, cry, people. Dad had such a genuine Teri Spinks Netterville with her make you look at things with a little love for people and they felt it.” children: Slade, Summer & Steele more humor and positivity. Teri, like each of us, has had to endure all of the challenges that life can bring- the good, the bad and the Teri was born in Ruston, the second of four children. She spent ugly. Losing her father was without doubt, her most heart wrenching most of her childhood in Shreveport until moving to Madison, Misexperience. Yet, she believes that sometimes life brings unexpected sissippi the Summer before seventh grade. It can be tough for a girl
T
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challenges and those can, at times, be the hardest. She explains “It’s kind of like this: If you aren’t aware that a storm is brewing, then you don’t have time to take cover, so when it hits, it’s as if standing on is being lifted the very foundation you are off of the ground and you feel as though you are being thrown around like a rag doll. During this hard part, all you can do is hold on for dear life and wait for the storm to subside or pass altogether. And the good news is that it will… God equips us to handle all of it.” Teri exudes a faith that can weather any storm and she takes genuine pleasure in the “little things”. She loves nothing more than sitting in the bleachers, watching one of
her three children: Steele, Summer, and Slade playing the sports they love to play. Her children adore their mother as she does them. She, like any mother, hopes and prays for the happiness and success of her kiddos. Above all the hopes and dreams that she holds for them, the one thing that she reminds them most often-
“Be good to people. It really is that simple. Just freakin’ be good to people. It cost nothing, but means everything.”
Teri with her dad, the late Tommy Spinks
We can all take a page out of Teri’s book, literally. Keep things in perspective, try to find the good in everyone and in every situation. At times life may be tough, but in that case, find the humor, be grateful for the little things. Take it all in and make the best of “the imperfect, but glorious world, ” we are living in. As Teri will say “Here’s to life-lessons… May they never end.”
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READY, SET,
LEARN By Donesa Walker, M.Ed Owner of LearningRx of Shreveport-Bossier
Queuing up in a line for a concert or a much anticipated movie premier holds no candle to getting all ready for the first day back to school whether you are a child or an adult. This preparation takes place on many levels such as school supplies, clothing, books, travel arrangements, changing waking/sleeping schedules, etc. However, there is one area that is often overlooked and this is the cueing up of the learning process itself. While many students gear up excitedly, other students experience a high level of anxiety at the onset of the school year and some even get very sick at the prospect of another school day. The brain, unlike other organs/muscles in the body, experiences emotion and associates events/places with these emotions. Helping all students to anticipate school as a positive thing is a big challenge and each parent/guardian has his/her hands full. Being ready
is the key. Let’s look at this as if preparing for a vacation; after all, that’s a fun thing to look forward to with anticipation and not fright.
READY
Preparing for a trip requires planning and foresight. Apply the same to preparing for the school year. Most prepare for the school year by simply getting school supplies, clothing, etc. and don’t make this necessary first step. Starting the year off by getting checkups is important. Schedule checkups promptly with medical doctors for vision, hearing, dental, and others as needed. If the student has never struggled with the learning process but is involved in sports, this is also a good time to get a baseline cognitive assessment for awareness of the brain function and the learning process. If the student has struggled in the past with learning experiences, this is the right time to get a cognitive & academic assessment to screen for any learning difficulties so
Tips to Engage the Brain in the Learning Process
that you can add any interventions needed in the school setting to your success plan for the new school year as well as schedule outside interventions as necessary. A cognitive assessment is simply a series of tests that assess the way a student of any age learns best and allows the parent/guardian/student to know the learning style, strengths and weaknesses. Achieving awareness of these skills is much like getting a health checkup for vision, hearing, etc. Being armed with this knowledge allows good planning for a successful year. Cognitive assessments are available formally through local psychologists & counselors when seeking a diagnosis and are often covered by insurance. These assessments are available informally as well as locally. Additionally, some online versions are also available such as The Gibson Test of Cognitive Skills. In some instances, when intervention is needed or just desired for a leg up, getting brain training to retrain the thinking skills to a higher efficiency and enhance the learning
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process is the right step. There are local tutoring agencies to boost academic content areas also which sometimes getting a head start in these areas can benefit the student. Every student should know the direction of their learning processes so mapping the school year ahead will not be as frightful.
SET
Sit down with the student(s) and tentatively plan out the school year. Remember if you have multiple students in the household, a “family” meeting about this may be necessary to coordinate travel and extracurricular especially if an older student is responsible for a younger sibling. Print out a school calendar with starting dates, vacation dates, etc. for each student so each student has his/her own plan. Discuss expectations for the year such as grades, homework, performance in sports and extra-curricular. Let the student(s) lead the plan with the parent/guardian contributing and guiding these conversations. Discuss reward “souvenirs” for meeting expectation goals. Discuss consequences in advance for not meeting expectations as this will lead to a smoother disciplinary inter vention. Be deliberate. Discuss concerns and anxiety inducers, and then try to alleviate these in simple manners. For some students, driving to the new campus and walking around it will reduce anxiety. Most schools will allow students to “tour” their campus if you call ahead and make arrangements. Make sure to include nutritional awareness to the plan. It is so important to the brain that the student stays adequately hydrated which means
drinking water often throughout the school day. Make a plan with the student to track this intake as hydrating the body is the number one way to combat short term memory loss especially in the hot days of the summer season when school starts. Students who participate in sports really need to be aware of the level of water intake in the body as dehydration leads to a lot of health issues long term. Organize student study area, homework area, backpack and school planner/binder. Make a plan for when these items will be “checked” by the parent/guardian and set expectations for this in advance.
LEARN A week to two weeks before school, begin the early sleep schedule, nutritional schedule, media schedule and study practices that student will use during the school year so that the student(s) form these healthy habits. Build excitement into the day by preparing special notes and snacks that will refresh the student throughout the day. If student is on medication that is used only during the school year, begin implementing it into the routine as often student may have a need for a medication change or update as growth occurred over the summer holidays. Make it a habit for parent/guardian to write a note of encouragement to the student to go into backpack or lunchbox each day. Preparing these in advance can help assure that each day one is included. Follow up each day. Have student/parent conversation that includes deliberate probing questions. Avoid the following questions: How was
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your day? What did you do today? Be specific in your questions. Ask questions such as the following: What new things did you learn in Math today? Who made you feel happy today? When did you enjoy your day the most? Ask specific subject- related questions on test days rather than generic “How did the test go?” The number one indicator to student success is parental involvement. Read to the student every day! No matter what age the student is, reading aloud builds a sense of togetherness like nothing else as well as refining vocabulary and allows the parent/guardian opportunities to speak into the student’s life about values, morals, etc. Sharing a great book builds a relationship that can last a lifetime.
WIN!! Remember every student is a winner every day even on those days where the parent/guardian feels frustrated. Student behavior both academic and emotional relies on a training mindset. “Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is older, he will not depart from it. “ Proverbs 22:6. Training students to think with heart, soul and mind is the ultimate challenge and the proof is evident as the student grows and learns. Pouring into the student morals, beliefs, and learning requires time.
Remember to a child Love is spelled TIME!
Cueing up of the learning process:
QUICK TIPS
1. Schedule checkups such as yearly cognitive assess-
ment, vison checkup, hearing checkup, dental checkup, etc.
2. Sit down with the student and plan the school year using a school calendar and planner.
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these items will be “checked” by the parent/guardian and set expectations for this in advance.
7. A week to two weeks before school, begin the early
sleep schedule, nutritional schedule, media schedule and study practices that student will use during the school year so that the student(s) forms these healthy habits.
Discuss expectations for the year such as grades, homework, performance in sports and extra-curricular.
8. Build excitement into the day by writing notes of en-
goals. Discuss consequences in advance. Be deliberate.
9. Follow-up each day by asking specific subject-related
4. Discuss reward “souvenirs” for meeting expectation 5. Discuss concerns, anxiety inducers, and nutritional
awareness
6. Organize student study area, homework area, back-
pack and school planner/binder. Make a plan for when
couragement for the student to “find” each day. Prepare these in advance. questions.
10. Read to the student every day! Sharing a great book
builds a relationship that can last a lifetime. Remember to a child Love is spelled TIME!
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Q&A s
with Kate Pedrotty
countless other organizations and individuals. I met with Sylvia at Rhino Coffee
s
On May 5, Shreveport local Sylvia Goodman was recognized as a 2016 “Louisiana Legend” at the annual Louisiana Legends Awards Gala and Auction hosted by Friends of Louisiana Public Broadcasting. It’s an honor that puts her on par with some of Louisiana’s most well-known former athletes, entertainers, and public servants, but it’s also only the most recent in a long line of awards acknowledging Goodman’s passionate commitment to making her world a better place. In Shreveport, Goodman was instrumental in rallying support for two institutions – SciPort and the Robinson Film Center – both that have enriched the intellectual and cultural life of the entire Northwest Louisiana region. Her energy, dedication, and cheerful determination to bring together the right people, ideas, and resources have benefited
recently to learn more about the woman who channels that special spark. I never wanted to leave.
"Sylvia Goodman - A True Louisiana Legend"
Question:
How and why did you get started as a philanthropist?
Answer:
I’ve talked about this before, but my mother was really my role model - she was very philanthropic. As a child, she took me on fundraising calls sometimes, and she never came away without a check. Her project for most of my childhood was to raise money for the Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem which treats people of all ages and faiths – and probably had as large an Arab population as Israeli. Also, she held this Monte Carlo fundraiser every year which was a gambling party with a spaghetti supper and she always involved me. She had me setting tables, counting poker chips, and taking up tickets! She took care of people in our town. She was the
first one to take a tray of food to sick people. We had strangers coming and living with us. One family came because they had an automobile accident and people were hurt, and they stayed with us for months until the family member recovered. My older sisters tell me that when I was a little girl (I don’t remember this), a man came for supper and stayed for two years! That’s the kind of home I grew up in. My daddy was philanthropic in a different way. He was a major gardener and raised all of our vegetables, but enough tomatoes and cucumbers and all kinds of vegetables that he was always taking them to people.
Question:
Did your parents talk about the importance of service, or was it more about leading by example?
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Answer:
This is just how you lived your life. At the Legends award when they interviewed my husband, they asked him what he thought motivated me. And I never thought about this – so I don’t really know - but this was his take on it: there is something in Judaism that is called “tikkun olam,” which means “to repair the world,” and it’s a belief that we are partners with God in repairing the world. And my husband said he sees that as my motivation.
Question:
Why is it important to invest in the community, not just with financial resources but with service and volunteerism as well? What do you say when you’re trying to convince other people to support a cause or an organization? I don’t have trust funds and founda-
tions – I would have loved to have had that so I could do major, major projects. But I don’t. So, I can make a difference by giving my time and energy. So this is what I say to other people – “It would be wonderful if you could give me a million dollars – or five, or ten! But you can’t, and I can’t either, so what can we do to make this happen?” Maybe by pooling all of our resources, and energy, and time – we can do it.
Question:
You’ve been very successful at seeing something that needs to be done, and identifying solutions - the creation of the SciPort science museum in Shreveport is a great example. Can you tell us mor about this?
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people were warm and friendly. Inyoung women who did fundraisers. ternet is just coming to the country, It was a concept that fired up peoso it’s going to change rapidly once ple and got them excited. The origithat’s really in place. nal board members really worked My husband and I go to New York so hard and had so much talent. once or twice a year because we’re The idea that we could do teacher both theatre buffs. We love Paris. I training for these elementary teachspent a month in London last sumers and give them kits to take back mer for a major birthday. I went to a to their rooms, so they didn’t have performance 30 times in 30 days – it to order supplies. I thought, “This can change science education in this was a major, major trip. Now, for next summer…I’ve contacted somecommunity.” The idea that this one to do a lavender tour in could happen was thrilling to me, Provence, and then maybe rent a litand I still am thrilled by it. tle house or something for a couple I was at SciPort this past week for of weeks. I’ve just started broaching an endowment committee meeting, and there were about 300 or 400 school kids there on field trips – and all active! I looked at all those kids and I thought, “Wow – Imagine you have the opportunity to that’s really what it’s really all about.” It is about all introduce someone new to this place of these kids, and one you call home – where would you go? day, some of those kids What would you eat? are going to be scientists, just because of SciPort. They would have never even considered it without Sciport. I’ve seen a lot of science centers, and ours ranks with some of the best in the country. It ranks in the top 10, and we don’t have many things in Shreveport that are of that quality. So that makes me happy.
Question:
Well, I was a science teacher, and that’s really why I got interested in SciPort. I used to be involved in the regional science fairs way back when they started at Centenary – the head of the chemistry department and I co-chaired them. Part of my role in that was having science fairs at all the elementary schools. Getting the judges for those fairs, and when I talked to the elementary teachers, I would hear over and over again, “I’m an elementary teacher because I was terrible in science and math. I’m expected to teach it. I don’t even know how to order supplies.” At that time SciPort was really just starting to get a little revved up, and I was teaching biology and zoology at LSU-S. One of my teacher friends was on the SciPort board and she said, “Sylvia, just come and listen, and then talk to me.” When I went, it was obvious it wasn’t going to happen. They had some good people on the board, but they didn’t have the right skills to pull it together. I really didn’t know much about it, but I thought, “This could be so fabulous.” I was hooked. I was able to tap into talent in the community, and soon we had a really strong board. We had a great CPA, great businessmen, great
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Question:
Okay, switching gears a bit, because we know you have a wide variety of interests. What are some of your favorite places to travel?
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I do travel a lot! We just went to Cuba, which was very interesting. We went on a Road Scholar trip, which is organized by Elderhostel, so it was very educational. The particular tour we went on was a cultural tour called the People to People tour with artists, dancers, and singers. We also met with fishermen, farmers, and ranchers. The arts there are really advanced. The
the subject to my husband! I’ve been to Morocco, Istanbul, the Greek Isles, probably 12 countries in Europe, China, Singapore, and Thailand. I was a travel agent for three years part-time. That was my hobby. What about the rest of your free time? Where will we find you? For exercise, I take dance lessons from Carol Anglin – I take ballet, tap, and jazz. That’s on Wednesdays and Fridays, and on Tuesdays I take painting lessons from Dave Ivey at Pierremont Common. And I play bridge one afternoon if I’m in town. Three or four of us started playing,
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and I was the most beginning of the group because I had worked most of the years that they were playing so I didn’t really play much. So one day I asked a friend who’s a really fine bridge player to sub in our game and I thought, “She’ll never come back again.” But for some reason, she decided it was fun, so she’s been teaching us. And it’s wonderful! Because she’s a really, really fine bridge player, and I’m learning. I carry my notes around – these are notes she’s given me, and I keep adding to them. Dance is still the most fun thing I
Question:
Looking back over all of these experiences, what kind of advice would you give a younger version of yourself?
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I think it would probably be to set goals. I don’t think I really set goals – my life just kind of happened. And be more disciplined than I am. I’m pretty disciplined, but I’ve wanted to write a book about my family for at least 30 years and I haven’t sat down to do it. My parents died young, and I feel like I’ve cheated my kids because they didn’t know my parents. I follow this rule when I work in the community – I set a goal and Obviously, I’d take them to SciPort and fulfill it, but I let that the Robinson Film Center because those take precedence over my personal goals someare the projects near and dear to my times. heart. If they were gardeners, I would And, learn to say no. I take them to the American Rose Center. have tremendous guilt I would take them to the Marlene Yu when I have to say no, Museum. And the State Exhibit Museum and yet I think it’s imporand the Norton Art Gallery, which to me tant to have your prioriis unbelievable. It just blows me away ties. And I don’t think I that we have Norton’s. always get that straight.
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I think I’m a peoplepleaser, too, and sometimes in order to accomplish your personal goals you need to be willing to say no to people. And I’m not good at that. I’ve belonged to the same book club since the 1960s - it’s a serious book club, and I’m a prolific reader. I always read the acknowledgements in the back, and especially married women’s acknowledgements. And I think, how did you pull this off when you have a husband and children, and how did you discipline yourself to sit down and get this done? And sometimes they’ve gone off to writers’ workshops, but someone like a J.K. Rowling, who wrote Harry Potter in a coffee shop? How do these women have the discipline to do that?
As far as eating: Giuseppe’s. Imperial Cathay. Strawn’s – we go there at least once a week, and sometimes I go alone at noon. I just take a book and go!
do every week. I swear I must have come out of the womb dancing, because my daddy played Al Jolson records, and from the time I could barely toddle I would put on costumes and choreograph dances to Al Jolson records, and dance for my daddy! I just don’t remember when I wasn’t dancing. Yesterday I was walking in Norton’s and I had on my American in Paris soundtrack with my earphones and I started dancing in Norton’s! And I thought, “Someone’s going to think I’m absolutely nuts, I hope nobody’s around.” But I just couldn’t just walk – I had to dance.
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Obviously, I’d take them to SciPort and the Robinson Film Center because those are the projects near and dear to my heart. If they were gardeners, I would take them to the American Rose Center. I would take them to the Marlene Yu Museum. And the State Exhibit Museum and the Norton Art Gallery, which to me is unbelievable. It just blows me away that we have Norton’s. As far as eating: Giuseppe’s. Imperial Cathay. Strawn’s – we go there at least once a week, and sometimes I go alone at noon. I just take a book and go!
Question:
You grew up in Mississippi, and your husband is from New Orleans. How is it that we were lucky enough to have you settle in North Louisiana, in Shreveport?
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We had come here for a year – my husband was an intern and then we were going back to New Orleans, but we ended up staying. And one of my first questions was, “Does Shreveport have a symphony?” And if they had said no, then I wasn’t going to stay. And it’s not that I’m a huge classical music person, but I don’t want to live in a town that doesn’t care enough to have a symphony. It just says what the values are in a community. The other thing that made me want to stay in Shreveport – and this may sound crazy – but in those years, the city had roses planted in all the neutral grounds, and beautifully maintained. And when I saw these neutral grounds with the beautiful roses, I said, “This city has a lot of pride. I want to live in a city with a lot of pride.” For someone coming from the outside, that really makes an impression. The city was just in bloom, all over. If I had the patience, bringing back the roses would be my next thing.
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Workout Posh
Workout attire has become more popular than ever. With so many options we wanted to know the latest trends for both form and function- and of course for looking fabulous. We ask our areas Queen of Exercise, Mrs. Lauren Leblanc, to compile a list of her favorites to keep us all “Workout Posh”.
Liquido-
Liquido Active is a designer of limited edition, high quality yoga clothes and apparel for women. They offer everything from yoga pants to sports bras and accessories.
Asics GT-2000 4Available at Sports Spectrum in Shreveport.
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Fit Mama-
FITMAMA designs and makes fun and flattering tops and bottoms in high technology fabrics. So many cute options to choose from.
Lauren’s favorite shoes.
I buy Asics GT-20004 in every color. If you are an avid workout person, then you should have at least two good pair of tennis shoes & alternate wearing them daily. A shoe should have 24 hours’ rest in between to maximize effectiveness & have longevity.
Balega Socks-
The best running socks are the ones that keep your feet dry inside your shoes. Balegas Socks use a proprietary blend of synthetics called Drynamix to speed the evaporation process and keep feet dry during a hard workout.
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Nike Lux Pants-
The Nike Epic Lux Women's Running Crops support your stride with a tight, streamlined fit that stays in place and a smooth feel made for miles. July-August | LOLA MAGAZINE | Page 43
Integrate Your Health W
omen in modern society are busy. We are individuals, mothers, wives, professionals, volunteers and friends. We over-schedule and over-extend, leading to lives consumed by stress. Stress can take a toll on our bodies and we often wear it physically in the form of medical illness. That’s right: stress can make you sick.
ous medical problems, including heart disease, high blood pressure, autoimmune disorders, anxiety, depression, irritable bowel syndrome and even infertility. It has been estimated that 60-90% of doctor visits are for stress-related issues. Conventional medicine is very good at managing many of these chronic illnesses, but there is more that we can do for treatment and prevention.
Acute stress is a normal and essential physiologic response. It is often referred to as the “fight or flight response”. Imagine yourself walking through your yard and coming across an alligator. You perceive danger and your nervous system gets ready for action. Your heart starts to beat faster, breathing quickens, digestion slows and stress hormones are released in preparation for conflict. This is an appropriate response when faced with a dangerous situation.
Mind Body Medicine focuses on using the Dr. Nicole Cotter is a rheumatologist currently practicmind to influence ing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. She is boardphysical health. certified in Rheumatology and Internal Medicine and Does that sound is studying Integrative Medicine through the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine. Dr. Cotter believes strange or alternathat an integrative approach to health is ideal. When tive to you? It not in clinic, you can find her reading, running, cooking shouldn’t. We unwith her husband or chasing her two kids. knowingly use Mind Body techniques frequently. Do you ever take a deep breath in a can prevent and reverse some of stressful situation to center yourthe damage done by chronic self? Do you exercise for stress stress. There are many ways in relief? Do you pray when you are which we can evoke the Relaxworried? If so, then you are alation Response, including breathready using Mind Body modalities. work, biofeedback, guided Dr. Herbert Benson, the founder of imagery, prayer, yoga, meditation the Benson-Henry Institute for and mindfulness. The Relaxation Mind Body Medicine at Harvard, Response can even be generated described medicine ideally as a from activities such as painting, three-legged stool, balanced knitting or physical exercise. equally by medicines, surgery, and self-care approaches. He is responsible for describing the Relaxation Response, the response Breathwork is an easy place to opposite to the stress (“fight or start to explore Mind Body Mediflight”) response. His scientific recine. Breathing is one of the few search has shown that regular elicbodily functions over which we itation of the Relaxation Response
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have both voluntary and involuntary control, meaning that we can make ourselves do it but we also do it without any thought or effort. By using the breath, we can affect our physiology and help to manage stress. A simple breathing exercise known as the 4-7-8 breath was developed by Dr. Andrew Weil, a pioneer and leader in the field of Integrative Medicine. Done twice a day with four repetitions each time, the 4-7-8 breathing technique is an easy and fast exercise to incorporate into your daily life that has the potential to promote relaxation and relieve stress. It can even help you fall asleep at night. Here is how to do it: Find a comfortable place to sit with your back straight, place your tongue against the ridge behind your front teeth, close your mouth, inhale through the nose for a count of four, hold your breath for a count of seven and exhale through your mouth for a count of eight. Repeat three more times. Although twice daily practice is most beneficial, the 4-7-8 can also be done any time you feel it may be helpful.
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Meditation is another modality to consider making part of your daily routine. Meditation is defined by the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health as “a mind and body practice that has a long history of use for increasing calmness and physical relaxation, improving psychological balance, coping with illness, and enhancing overall health and well-being.” Many people may perceive meditation to be a strange and foreign practice, but it actually requires no particular religion or cultural beliefs. I often hear people resist meditation, saying that they cannot shut off their minds or be still. The good news is that meditation is not about stopping your thoughts but about redirecting them. It is not about zoning out, but rather zoning in. Scientific studies have shown
that meditation may be beneficial in conditions such as headache, high blood pressure, chronic pain, irritable bowel syndrome, smoking cessation, anxiety and depression. It may even be helpful in reducing menopausal symptoms and regulating the immune system. In 1998, Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, the founding Executive Director of the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, conducted a research study looking at the effect of meditation on psoriasis. Psoriasis is a common autoimmune skin condition that results in patches of scaly skin. Patients with psoriasis undergoing ultraviolet phototherapy either received UV light therapy alone or while listening to a guided meditation during the treatment. Dr. Kabat-Zinn found that the patients who meditated had more rapid clearing of the psoriasis. This study demonstrated the powerful effect that meditation can have on healing.
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Because we live our lives busily and frantically, we are often not truly aware of the present moment. Mindfulness is an old tradition that has gained popularity in recent years. It is a way of training the mind to be fully present. Dr. Kabat-Zinn defines mindfulness as “paying attention in a particular way; on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgementally.” In addition to a daily meditative practice, mindfulness is weaved into everyday activities by focusing in the present moment with a kind and open mind. Imaging techniques have shown that “happy” areas of the brain light up with mindfulness meditation. Mindfulness has been studied as a compliment to conventional care for numerous medical conditions, including anxiety, stress disorders, asthma, chronic pain, heart disease, hypertension, and gastrointestinal disorders. If you are
curious about meditation and mindfulness, the Center for Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts is a good resource, particularly the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program. Headspace, a mobile app and website, is a great place to help you get started with a daily mindfulness meditation practice.
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Relaxation techniques are many. As with any medical intervention, one size does not fit all. What is important is that we recognize the stress in our lives and have the foresight to intervene for the sake of our health and general wellbeing. Learning to truly relax and be present can not only assist in treating existing medical illness but may prevent future disease. Am I suggesting that you throw your medicine in the trash, cancel your surgery, buy a meditation pillow and get to work? Absolutely not. I am suggesting that, in addition to conventional therapies, we unleash the healing power of our minds and intentionally incorporate the Relaxation Response into our daily life.
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Last year, I was fortunate to be present for a lecture given by Dr. Shauna Shapiro, a psychologist and expert in Mindfulness. She made a profound statement that has stuck with me ever since: “what we practice becomes stronger”. This is true for both the negative and the positive. If we practice impatience and anger and anxiety, they will become stronger in our lives. If we practice peace and patience and positivity, they will become stronger. Which will you choose?
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e The Happy Hour Guide
"Girls Night Out”
SHREVEPORT/BOSSIER
Cantina Laredo 6535 Youree Drive #401 Shreveport, La 71105 | 318-798-6363 Monday-Friday 4-7 pm and 9pm-10pm Saturday 11am-5pm ½ off Casa Rita’s, $4Well Drinks, $2 Domestic Beer, $3 Import Bottle & Draft Beer, $4 House Wine
Windrush Grill 1023 Provenance Place Boulevard Shreveport, La 71106 | 318-686-2220 Monday-Friday 4pm-6:30pm ½ Price Domestic Beer, House Wines, Well Drinks, Discounted Martinis Saturday & Sunday Brunch $2 Bloody Mary’s & Mimosa’s
Walk On’s 7031 Youree Drive Shreveport, La 71105 | 318-220-4256 Monday-Friday 3-6pm ½ Price House Margarita’s and House Wine, Well Liquor, Domestic Draft Beer
TEJAS 855 Pierremont Road #149 Shreveport, La 71106 | 318.629-9292 4:30pm-6:30pm Daily; All Day Sunday 2 for 1 Well Drinks, House Wine, Domestic Beer, Frozen Ranch Waters (Vodka Freeze) Various Daily Drink & Shot Specials
Carrabbas Italian Grill 1706 East 70th Street Shreveport, La 71105 | 318-798-6504 3pm-7pm Daily ½ Price Drinks & Appetizers in Bar Area ½ Price Drinks in Dining Area
Frank’s Pizza Napoletana 6950 Fern Avenue Shreveport, La 71105 | 318-230-7130 4pm-6:30pm Daily $2 off Draft Beer, House Wine, Domestic Bottle Beer
2 for 1 Italian Margaritas & Limo Chill-O 11am-5pm Saturdays $3 Mimosas Bloody Mary’s & Regular Happy Hour
DON JUANZ BAJA BEACH TACOS 2333 Airline Drive Bossier City, La 71111 | 318-752-3244 1409 East 70th Street-Pierremont Plaza Shopping Center at Fern & 70th Street 4:30pm-6:30pm Daily: 4:30-10:00pm Friday & Saturday 2 for 1 Margaritas Rotolo’s Pizzeria 1409 East 70th Street Shreveport, La 71105 | 318-220-8392 2pm-6pm Monday-Friday $2 Long Necks 2 for 1 Wine, Shots, Mixed Drinks
Zocolo Neighborhood Eatery & Drinkery 436 Ashley Ridge Blvd Shreveport, La 71106 | 318-219-9536 Monday- All Day; Tuesday-Friday 2:30-7:00pm Saturday 11-7pm ½ Price Well, Wine and Draft
Superior’s Steakhouse 855 Pierrmont Rd #120 Shreveport, La 71106 | 318-219-4123 Monday-Friday 4pm-8pm $5 Bar Drink Specials Monday- Margaritas Tuesday- Martinis
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Wednesday- Wine by the Glass Thursday - 3 for 1 Drink Specials Fusion Friday – In House Pineapple or Pear Infused Fusion Cocktails Superior Grill 6123 Line Avenue Shreveport, La 71106 | 318-869-3243 4:30pm-6:30pm Daily 22 ounce Margaritas $11.00 2 Johns Steak & Seafood 2151 Airline Drive #1500 Bossier City, La 71111 | 318-841-5646 Tuesday-Friday 4pm-7pm 2 for 1 Domestic Beer, Well Drinks & House Wine 1st Martini Free Wednesday Ladies Night – 1st Martini Free and regular Happy Hour Specials all night
Wine Country Bistro 4801 Line Avenue #14 Shreveport, La 71106 Pierremont Mall | 318-629-9463 2:30pm-6:30pm Monday-Friday ½ Price Wine & Well Drinks Sunday Brunch 10am-2pm ½ Price Mimosas, Bloody Mary and Screwdrivers
El Compadre 502 East Kings Highway Shreveport, La 71105 | 318-868-4467 3pm-7pm Daily 2 for 1 Draft Beer & Margaritas
Highland Table 3030 Creswell Avenue Shreveport, La | 318-990-9611 Wednesday 1/2 Price Wine Bottles Friday & Saturday 2 for 1 Well Wine & $4 Great Raft Beer Sunday Until 3pm $15 Bottomless Mimosas, Bloody Marys and Screwdrivers ABO Special 3-close
Blue Southern Comfort Food 5863 Fairfield Avenue Shreveport, La 71106 | 318-216-5327 Tuesday-Saturday 3pm-6:30pm $5 Margaritas, House Martini, Any Wine ABO Special 25% off entire Bar Ticket TAZIKI’S MEDITERRANEAN CAFÉ 5821 Line Avenue Shreveport. La 71106 | 318-300-4890 Monday-Friday 4pm-6pm Hummus Trias Appetizer-(Hummus, Gluten Free Hummus, Taziki Dip or Spicy Pimento Cheese) & 2 Glasses of Wine $17.99 Wine Down Wednesday $1 off Glass/ $4 off Bottle
Grub Burger Bar 1370 East 70th Street Suite 100 Shreveport, La 71105 | 318-219-5395 3pm-6pm Daily $3 – Domestic Pints, Rita’s, Well Drinks, Cheese Fries, Handspun Shakes $4 – All Craft Pints, Luau Fries & Handcrafted Shakes $5 – Spiked Shakes & Patron Mango Rita’s
VINTAGE WINE BAR 6535 Line Avenue Shreveport, La 71106 | 318-868-8866 Monday-Friday 4:30-6:30 pm House Wines: $4/Glass Well Cocktails and select Martinis: $4
Chimi V’s 2050 Old Miden Road Bossier City, La 31-741-3144 Everyday 3-7pm 2x1 Margaritas
River City Grille 1903 Benton Road Bossier City, La | 318-550-5660 3pm-7pm Monday-Friday
Bistro Byronz 6104 Line Avenue Shreveport, La 71106 | 318-219-4848 3pm-6pm Monday-Friday $3.60 Apps- Blue Cheese Chips, 3 Cheese Chips, 3 Cheese Fries, Spinach Dip $3.60 House Wines & Vodka Freeze
RUSTON
Beau Vines Steakhouse 2647 S. Service Rd W Ruston,
La 71270 |318-255-1008 At Bar & High Top Tables Monday- Thursday 5pm-7pm Friday & Saturday After 9pm $2.50 Domestics, 2 for 1 Wines by the Glass & ½ Price Well Drinks
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Roma Italian Bistro 102 N. Monroe Street Ruston, La 71270 | 318-202-3810 5pm-8pm Daily $2.50 Domestic Pint $4.00 Well Drinks & House Wine
Portico 1821 Northpointe Lane Ruston, La 71270 | 318-255-9900 Monday- 4pm-Close $1 off Beer, $4.50 Well Drinks, $5.50 Call Drinks Tuesday – 4pm-7pm $1 off Beer, $4.50 Well Drinks, $5.50 Call Drinks & 7pm-Close 2 for 1 Pint Draft Wednesday – 4pm-7pm $1 off Beer, $4.50 Well Drinks, $5.50 Call Drinks & 2 for 1 Burgers 5pm-Close Thursday – 4pm-7pm $1 off Beer, $4.50 Well Drinks, $5.50 Call Drinks Friday – 4pm-7pm & 10pm-Close $1 Off Beers, $4.50 Well Drinks, $5.50 Call Drinks Live Music Every Other Friday at 8pm
MONROE
Trio’s 2219 Forsythe Avenue Monroe, La 71201 |318-387-3577 4pm-7pm Daily 2 for 1 Margaritas & Well Drinks
Portico 2230 Tower Drive Monroe, La 71201 | 318-329-9510 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday – 4pm-7pm $1 off Drinks Tuesday – 7pm-Close 2 for 1 Draft Beer Thursday – 4pm-7pm $1 off Drinks & Ladies Night Bottomless Wines, $5 Drinks and Apps
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BACK-TO-SCHOOL By Doctor Jennifer Singh
s a pediatrician and internist who is also a mom and a chef (Ok, I’m not really a trained chef, but I dream that I am a chef), I’m obsessed with getting the right nutrients into my family. Although we as moms have more access to a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains than ever before, there are a couple of challenges that make it harder to feed our people right.
The first challenge is confusing information – the USDA, health professionals, and the media send us a barrage of information, much of it contradictory! Which diet should we be following? Do we really need to focus so much effort on protein? What about fiber? The second challenge we face in feeding our families is time (or lack thereof) – our schedules are busier than ever, and frequently I’m happy just to get anything edible in front of my kids. Despite all of the contradictory information, some facts are strongly supported by scientific evidence and help me simplify my nutrition goals when feeding my people, so let me give you the following three simple points to remember:
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Try to maximize the plant matter in every snack or meal. Serve whatever fruits or vegetables your people will eat, and serve them abundantly. If they only like apples and sweet potatoes, serve apples and sweet potatoes. Plants are the only source of powerful antioxidants that protect from diseases like cancer, heart disease, and other chronic diseases common in the USA. ---Don’t worry about protein; focus on fiber. You may have forgotten from seventh grade biology that many plants are good sources of protein (Over 40% of the calories in spinach, broccoli, kale, and mushrooms come from protein.) Most Americans consume well over the Recommended Daily Allowance of protein. As a nation, however, we are seriously deficient in fiber. Where do you get fiber? Plants, and plenty of them. Beans (and other vegetables as mentioned above) contain protein AND fiber (possibly the perfect food). This also includes whole grains like oats, brown rice, and whole-grain bread and pasta products.
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Avoid processed meat. Sure, those little packaged lunches in the meat aisle are easy and appealing to kids, and nothing is faster and easier than slapping some lunchmeat between two slices of bread. But the World
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Health Organization released a statement last year stating that processed meats (like lunch meat, hot dogs, and sausage) have a strong link to cancer. Try some of the meatless varieties of cold cuts that are widely available in the produce aisle of the grocery store. You will be surprised at how similar they are to the original.
Other Tips for Lunch Prep:
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Preparing on the weekend means less stress during the week. Believe me; it’s worth the extra effort on the weekend to whip up some muffins, rice, pasta, or homemade meal-ables to make lunches easier.
2. Think outside of the box! It’s fun to sometimes get breakfast for lunch and lunch for breakfast! 3. Just changing sandwich bread to a bagel, English muffin, or whole-grain wrap can make it more interesting. 4. Did you know you can make a batch of sandwiches on the weekend, wrap individually, and keep in the fridge until you need it? Yep, you can do that.
5. Fresh fruit is best, but sometimes you have to go with a fruit cup. Choose fruit packed in
water or juice, not sweetened syrup.
6. Most chips provide very little real nutrition (as in fiber or plant
matter) and are usually full of fat and salt. Try whole-grain crackers, popcorn, baked chips or pita bread. Snickerdoodle Fruit Wrap (Makes 6 wraps) Ingredients 6 whole-grain tortillas 1 ½ cups of fruit of choice that has been rinsed and patted dry for filling the wrap (the exact amount will vary according to your taste). Fruit suggestions include the following: sliced strawberries sliced bananas apples that have been cored and thinly sliced
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fresh blueberries fresh peaches or canned peaches that are thoroughly drained and patted dry Snickerdoodle Spread 1 can (about 1 ½ cups chickpeas), rinsed very well and drained ¼ tsp salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 ½ tsp pure vanilla extract 2 Tbsp unsweetened applesauce 2 Tbsp ground flax meal (on the baking aisle) ½ cup packed brown sugar ¼ cup dry rolled oats up to 1/4 cup milk of choice, only if needed Directions 1. First make the snickerdoodle spread. Place all the snickerdoodle spread ingredients except the milk into the bowl of a food processor and start to process. 2. Stop to scrape down the sides and add milk a tablespoon or two at a time until the mixture is smooth. It should be slightly lumpy. 3. Next, assemble the wraps. Spread snickerdoodle spread onto each tortilla. Be generous! 4. Cover the spread with a layer of fruit. 5. Fold or roll the wraps as desired. Wrap individually and keep in the fridge for breakfast, lunch, or for snacks on the go! 6. BONUS: try folding these in half and browning in a skillet for a messy, tasty fruit quesadilla. 7. Leftover snickerdoodle spread will keep tightly covered in the fridge for a couple of days. Refresh with a drop of milk and a stir before serving again.
A jar of marinara sauce (Choose varieties that do not contain cheese, meat, or added oil.) Five unsweetened fruit cups Baby carrots, celery sticks, or cut fruit (orange wedges, washed and dried strawberries, fresh blueberries)
Healthier Pizza Meal-ables (Makes 5 pre-packed lunches) This is too simple to be an actual recipe, but it’s a quick replacement for pre-packaged little lunches from the meat-aisle, which contain preservatives, negligible fiber, little fruit or vegetable matter, and processed meat. (Remember, the World Health Organizations says the consumption of processed meats like lunch meat and hot dogs is linked to cancer.) Make your own pre-packaged “meal-ables” by setting up a little assembly line on the weekend. Your kids may enjoy helping out!
Directions 1. Lay out all supplies in assembly-line fashion on counter. 2. Into the large compartment of each container, place 34 mini-pitas (or more depending on your child’s appetite), full-size pita wedges, or whole-grain crackers. 3. Add a little stack of meatless pepperoni. 4. Add cut vegetables or cut fruit to the smaller compartment. Seal them and stack in the fridge. 5. Fill each tiny plastic dip cup with marinara, seal well, and place in the fridge. 6. For daily lunch, pack your meal-able, dipping sauce, and a fruit cup. (“But that’s two fruit servings!”, you say. YES, it is.) 7. For bigger appetites, throw in a whole-grain Gingerbread Muffin or Corn Salsa Muffin.
Ingredients and Supplies Five plastic lunch containers, each with at least two compartments Five very small plastic containers with snap-on lids (for holding dipping sauce) A package of whole-grain mini-pitas (or whole-grain regular pitas cut into fourths, or whole- grain crackers) A package of meatless pepperoni (usually found in the produce aisle) or other veggie toppings.
Healthier Hot Dog Meal-ables As I may have mentioned before, we should all be avoiding processed and preserved meats. You can find a variety of meat-free hot dogs in any grocery store, and many kids love finding a hot dog in their lunchbox! For bigger appetites, pack an extra hot dog and more fruits and vegetables. You can pre-wrap hotdogs for easy grabbing on school mornings. Add a small container of condiments of choice (ketchup, mustard, etc.) and you are ready to go.
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Taco Rice & Beans (Makes 4 generous servings) This healthy bowl is so easy, and tempts lunchers young and old with the familiar flavor of tacos, while packing a fiber and protein punch. It’s great cold, hot, or room temperature. Also great as a burrito filling with shredded lettuce or fresh spinach, if you add a spoon of salsa to moisten.
2. Sprinkle on the taco seasoning a tablespoon at a time, until the mixture reaches your desired spiciness. 3. Stir in any additional veggies your diner will eat. 4. Portion into individual plastic lunch containers and stack in the fridge for easy lunch packing for school (or work!)
Ingredients 2 cups cooked brown rice (you can use the instant brown rice if you need more convenience) 1 can of black beans, rinsed and drained (you can substitute pinto beans) 1 can of whole corn, rinsed and drained ½ package of reduced-sodium powdered taco seasoning Optional: chopped tomatoes, finely chopped green onion, finely chopped bell pepper, finely chopped romaine lettuce, dash of lime juice Directions 1. Mix rice, beans and corn in a large bowl.
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Coffee Table
REDESIGN By Kristin Kirk with Kristin Kirk Interiors
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staple to every living room, your coffee table is one of my favorite pieces you can easily enhance to quickly add depth to any living room. While it can be easy to think of coffee tables as just a place to rest your drinks, prop up your feet, or corral magazines and remotes, they can be the perfect place to add some personal style to your home! Be-
cause they are found in some of the most used living spaces, they provide the perfect canvas for an interesting and creative vignette. A well-appointed coffee table will always be found in the chicest and most stylish homes. These key elements can help you use your coffee table as a fun and inexpensive way to make your home a stand out space! Page 54 | LOLA MAGAZINE | July-August
1. Books.
I ALWAYS start with books when styling a coffee, or for that matter, any kind of table, bookcase, or shelf. We all have them in our homes, and they are a great way to add height and color, and are wonderful for highlighting your own interests and personality! I like to group books of similar sizes into stacks to create a more cohesive look. ** budget friendly tip*** I often scour antique shops, thrift stores, and used book stores for large coffee table books that represent mine or my client’s interests. You can find beautiful books (and interesting) books for a fraction of the price when buying them new.**
2. Organic/ Natural Element.
I always like to add a natural element when styling a coffee table. Whether is be a pot of greenery, a small succulent, a found element such as antlers or a turtle shell, or an always inviting vase of fresh flowers; an organic element can add a new texture and break up the sea of synthetic objects. Natural elements can provide you with variations in height and soften up the hard angles and lines of your table. I love buying a bouquet of fresh flowers at the grocery store. I just group them by flower type or color and put like groups in small vases on tables all around my house. You can really make one bunch of flowers go a long way!
3. Trays, Bowls, and Boxes.
I love using trays as a place to begin when styling a table. They add a layering element as well as define a space for a little vignette. Square and rectangle boxes and trays add nice lines to round tables, while round bowls soften the hard lines on square tables. I love finding unique and interesting bowls and boxes to display. They are great ways to show off collections – not to mention being perfect storage for keys, remotes, and other objects! I will
often start with a larger tray as my foundation on the table, then I add stacks of books, a plant and a cool object. I place smaller bowls and boxes on top of, or next to the stacks of books. These may house small objects, or be a focal point themselves.
4. An Interesting or Quirky Item.
The chicest of coffee tables always have a conservation piece on display. I really like to use this element to show off a client’s interests and personality. You can display a cool piece of jewelry in a glass case, a fun animal figurine, or
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a prized antique piece. This is an opportunity to really showcase some of your favorite things. It is also a good way to easily change things up! I swap out my favorite objects all the time, or add something new I find while shopping! I like to add an interesting object on top of a stack of books or grouped together on a tray. Placing your more interesting objects on a stack of books can give them the height they need to take center stage. The key is to draw your guests in and make them want to look a little closer!
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youngest children currently living in poverty, and with more than 51 percent of pre-kindergarteners showing achievement gaps that often persist through school, such trends predict a dire future for a vast number of children of all socioeconomic levels. When so many children cannot reach their potential, neither then can their community. Step Forward is doing something to change this. Utilizing “collective impact,” Step Forward applies this team approach through a growing partnership of more than 1,000 cross-sector individuals and organizations working toward an ambitious goal: the opportunity for a sustainable, living wage job for every single young adult in Northwest Louisiana. Work toward this end goal requires a cradle-to-career vision, anticipating and working to eliminate the developmental hurdles that may arise on a child’s path to success from the very earliest point. Preparation for lifelong success must begin at birth and continue until adulthood. Not leaving this challenge to parents or school districts alone, Step Forward’s business, government, nonprofit, faith-based and civic partners are working diligently alongside them in this effort. Step Forward teams work to create opportunities and eliminate barriers for all children in our community. This happens through a combination of awareness and action. Using local data indicators such as “kindergarten readiness” or “third grade reading proficiency” as a roadmap to show where imOne wants to be an engineer. Another, a lawyer. Others provement is needed, action plans are created to move those aspire to be a gymnastics instructor or a nurse. Their college numbers in a positive direction. Step Forward picks are equally ambitious -- the Univerteams include Early Childhood (ages 0sity of Oregon, Trinity University, 5), Early Literacy (grades 1-3), Midand the University of Illinois. dle Grade Math/STEM (grades By Elizabeth Enochs These dreamers are third6-8), youth Civic DevelopStep Forward graders. They attend a ment (grades 6-12), and Regionally Focused local school where nearly Workforce Development Globally Prepared every child lives in (ages 18-24). poverty. They don’t This grass-roots acknow that poverty’s tion planning and colmany barriers will laboration is nothing make achieving their less than magical. dreams difficult at When citizens with best. They believe similar concerns and they have the same a passion for change opportunities for sucget in a room, their cess as any child. synergy and creativSadly, research ity result in the develtells us they don’t. opment of powerful According to a 2015 projects -- projects study from Harvard such as the creation University, children of a corps of literacy in Northwest volunteers, a schoolLouisiana not only based family expo, are unlikely to escape webcasts of local poverty, but most are CEOs educating their predicted to have an future workforce, parent even lower household ineducation classes, and come as adults than their many more. Amazingly, all parents, making them at risk of these things happen with for many health and social probthe existing resources right here in lems. With 32 percent of our very this community.
DREAMS
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Simply put, Step Forward intends to find what works and do more of it. This requires a scientific approach. Data shows where work is needed. Research highlights what has worked in other places. Continuous project evaluation gives feedback about what should continue or be changed. Although off to a great start, the work is far from complete. In order to achieve population-level change for the more than 109,000 children in the Northwest Louisiana metro area, a veritable army of concerned and involved citizens is required. No one can argue that the situation is urgent and the need is massive. One need not look far to find a child who is struggling. Here are just a few things that anyone can do to make a difference. Encourage a child or a group of children in a family, a neighborhood, a church, or through a volunteer organization. Sing to a baby. Read to a child. Tell about overcoming a challenge. Model persistence. Show how to apply math in real life by following a recipe or building a birdhouse.
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Practice interview skills, or help create a resume’. When everyone does something or takes some action, no matter how small, a great impact can result. As journalist David Brooks said, “Success begins with two beliefs: the future can be better than the present; and we have the power to make it so.” The future for those third-grade dreamers is far from certain, but should they not have the same opportunities as every child? Barriers like poverty don’t have to hold them back. Having concerned, supportive adults in their lives can create the tipping point toward success. Their dreams can come true – they simply need us all to Step Forward. To find out more about where volunteer efforts are needed and what strategies have been effective, go to www.stepforwardnla.org and read The Step Forward Report to the Community or contact the Step Forward office at 318.221.0582.
Success begins with two beliefs: the future can be better than the present; and we have the power to make it so. - David Brooks
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CALENDER OF EVENTS
July
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Norton At Night: Twilight Talkies-An American in Paris Norton Art Gallery
Recurring weekly until August 13 Tuesday-Saturday Phases: A Moonbot Retrospective Artspace / 710 Texas Street / Downtown Shreveport, La
Running Through
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Trace Atkins Riverdome at Horseshoe Casino / Bossier City, La Trace Atkins returns to Horseshoe’s Riverdome on July 2
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KTBS 3 Independence Day Festival Festival Plaza
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South Highland Summer Market Shreveport’s new summertime Open-Air Market located in the lush South Highlands neighborhood promises to be a unique experience for all who are looking for something fun (and free) to do on a Friday night. Beginning June 6th and going through August 8th, every Friday evening for 10 weeks, Mall St. Vincent will host the “South Highlands Summer Market” from 5:00 to 9:00 pm under a large tent in outside the mall adjacent to the historic St. Vincent Academy.
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Ying Yang Twins Riverdome at Horseshoe Casino / Bossier City. La Ying Yang Twins are bringing their Southern Hip Hop sounds to Horseshoe’s Dare After Dark on July 8 Downtown Shreveport, La
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Brian Wilson Riverdome at Horseshoe Casino / Bossier City, La Brian Wilson presents Pet Sounds at Horseshoe’s Riverdome on July 23. Come celebrate the 50th Anniversary Celebration and final performance in its entirety
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Garth Brooks 7 p.m. CenturyLink
Garth Brooks 7 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. CenturyLink
August
Shop Til you Drop Arts, Crafts and Gift Show Bossier Civic Center / Bossier City, La
August
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Billy Currington Riverdome at Horseshoe Casino / Bossier City, La Don’t miss your chance to see Billy Currington at Horseshoe’s Riverdome on August 2
August
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Maks and Val Live on Tour: Our Way Shreveport Municipal Auditorium
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An Evening with Blue Oyster Cult Shreveport Municipal Auditorium
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Hollywood’s Greatest Gameshow Live with Host Bob Eubanks Riverdome at Horseshoe Casino / Bossier City, La If you’ve ever dreamed of standing on the stage of a national game show, this is your chance. Hollywood’s Greatest Game Shows, hosted by Bob Eubanks Live is a stunning interactive extravaganza that brings all your favorite game shows to Horseshoe’s Riverdome for 2 shows on August 6
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Town of Minden’s 4TH of July Celebration - Minden Park
Farmer’s Market
July 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th - Farmer’s Market (Every Tuesday) Esmeralda Ave. 4pm-8pm July 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th - Farmer’s Market (Every Wednesday) Esmeralda Ave. 4pm-8pm
August 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30thFarmer’s Market (Every Tuesday) Esmeralda Ave. 4pm-8pm August 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st - Farmer’s Market (Every Wednesday) Esmeralda Ave. 4pm-8pm
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GE Summer Concert Series: Jelly Bread Minden Park 6:30pm
July
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53rd Annual Juried Competition at Masur Museum The Masur Museum of Art’s Annual Juried Competition showcases contemporary artists throughout the United States of America working in any medium. Masur Museum Of Art 1400 South Grand Drive / Monroe, La
August
GE Summer Concert Series: Catch a Wave Minden Park 6:30 pm
MONROE
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Zooblilation 2016 Don't miss the return of this exciting event with a fun run & 5k, music, food, vendors, and fun for all ages. Proceeds benefit the Louisiana Purchase Zoological Society. Louisiana Purchase Zoo / Monroe, La $7 for ages 2 and up
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GE Summer Concert Series: Foreigner Unauthorized Minden Park 6:30pm
July
Downtown River Jam featuring Matthew Davidson Band Jim Taylor Auto Group presents the Downtown River Jam featuring Matthew Davidson Band on the Skent N Dent stage! Enjoy live music, food, and spirits to the backdrop of fireworks! Beer tastings provided by Choice Brands. Downtown Riverwalk / Monroe, La
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The CenturyLink Star Spangled Spectacular It's time to celebrate America's independence! The annual Independence Day fireworks display will be on July 2 at 9:00 pm. Best viewed from downtown Monroe, or close by, the fireworks will be shot from the center of the Endom Bridge! Downtown Monroe and West MonroeDeSiard and Trenton Streets / Monroe and West Monroe, La
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2016 Battle of the Badges Catch all the boxing action as the Policemen take on the Firemen in this non-stop action event. This year features Captain Clay Higgins fighting for TEAM BLUE! All proceeds will benefit MedCamps of Louisiana. ULM- Fant-Ewing Coliseum / Monroe, La 6pm-10:30pm Ticket Prices Vary
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Patriotic Program and Fireworks Show In celebration of Independence Day, Temple Baptist Church will once again be presenting their musical program of Christian patriotism, followed by their spectacular fireworks show. This is an annual event that is greatly looked forward to by the Ruston community, as well as visitors. This year's program entitled "Heal Our Land" will begin at 7:30pm in the church sanctuary and includes a parade of the U.S. flags by area veterans, patriotic performances by the Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra, and more! The fireworks show will follow the performance in the back parking lot of the church. This is a wonderful event for the entire family to enjoy!
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July
Dog Days of Summer Dog Days of Summer is an event that takes place during each Louisiana Tech Orientation session in the summer. Several Downtown Ruston shops offer extended shopping hours, and you can catch great live music on the Railroad Park stage. This event is open to the public, so come eat, shop, and join LA Tech orientation as they welcome the newest group of Bulldogs to the Ruston community!
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Oklahoma The Dixie Center of the Arts will be hosting the Ruston Community Theater as they present "Oklahoma!". A story of cowboy Curly McLain and his romance with farm girl Laurey Williams and a secondary romance with cowboy Will Parker and his flirtatious fiancée, Ado Annie. Directed by Dee Alexander and sponsored by the Gale and Lucy Chumley Musical Series. Showtimes: July 14-16 at 7:00pm and July 17 at 2:00pm Tickets are $15 for adults, $8 for students.
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Queen Dixie Gem Peach Pageant Dixie Center for the Arts / Ruston, La 6pm
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As we all embark on summer vacation whether that means spending the afternoon by the pool, hiking in the mountains, or building castles in the sand there is bound to be a hiccup that arises in your child’s health. Here are some I encounter quite often in my practice as well as in my parenting.
CAR SICKNESS: Many children experience car
sickness. Rarely are they able to tell you they are feeling sick until it’s a little bit too late and the car has to be detailed! If you know that your child has complained of headaches, tummy aches or dizziness while riding in the past go ahead and talk to your pediatrician about safe medicines that can be used to combat the nausea. This usually consists of a very small dissolvable grape flavored tablet that the children love. If you are already on the curvy roads position them in the middle of the back seat (safely buckled in their appropriate restraint) and allow flow of fresh air from the windows. Encourage older children not to read while riding if they feel ill and turn off the DVD player (gasp!) if your little one starts to feel sick.
TICK BITES: If you are travelling to the mountains this
summer, even as nearby Dr. Susannah Walker was born as Arkansas, make sure and raised in Shreveport. She and do your tick checks at attended Loyola College Prep night. Ticks love warm dark and the University of the South. areas including leg creases, She and her husband, Graham, scalp areas, underarms and other unmentionable areas. have three wonderful little If you happen upon a small girls. She is a pediatrician and black or brown tick embedcontinues to love what she does ded in your child’s skin or more and more. In her spare scalp do not panic but attempt to remove the tick as time you can find her running best you can including the or hanging out in her yard at legs and body. Pull directly home with her family. upwards on the tick with fine pointed tweezers. Once removed clean the area with rubbing alcohol or soap and water. If your child develops a fever, rash, joint pain or similar illness in the subsequent few weeks then notify your pediatrician and make sure and tell your doctor of the tick.
SUNBURN: No matter how diligent you are with your sunscreen we have all had a little too much sun at some point in our life! If your child experiences a sunburn, bathe
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them in a cool bath, use your aloe vera gel for soothing and you may even consider a dose of children’s ibuprofen or Motrin for the pain and discomfort. Worrisome signs to observe for are severe headache and vomiting at which point they need to be evaluated by their pediatrician. They may need IV fluids for rehydration. Consider using a long sleeve swim shirt but be vigilant and don’t let your child get overheated.
they do not itch but if scratched will bleed, spread and sometimes become infected. They can come in populations of 2 or 200. There are treatment options through the dermatologists that include burning and blistering so the pros and cons must be weighed. My personal choice is to allow the body to fight the viral infection itself unless it is disfiguring or causing a child to be self-conscious.
SCRAPES AND SCRATCHES: Everyone is
bound to have a skinned knee or elbow at some point. There have been many changes in wound care over the years. Many of the current grandparent generation would reach for the hydrogen peroxide. Do not reach for the hydrogen peroxide! Stick with simple warm water and soap to remove dirt and debris. Place some Neosporin or triple antibiotic ointment on it and a clean dry band-aid. Watch for any signs of infection and let it heal. If it appears angry or red or there is thick drainage then of course see your pediatrician.
MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM: This one always throws moms and dads for a loop! Some children will develop a cluster of small flesh colored, warty looking lesions on their body in any area that is certain to alarm parents. It is very often located on the trunk or torso or in areas where a bathing suit rubs the skin. Typically,
Enjoy your summer and remember these are the times to make memories with your kiddos. Slow down, be patient and enjoy the little moments!
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