CityLife September 2015
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CityLife M A G A Z I N E
CONTRIbuTORS WRITERS Tara Bullock Mandy Byrd Mark Crawford Jo Ann Garner Katie Kilpatrick-Gata Dianne Glasgow Myron Griffing Katie Ho Lynn Laird Stephanie Jordan Susan Reeks Betsy St. Amant Sara Thomas Brittney Trahan Mary Ann Van osdell Karen Wissing.

Editor’s Note
Each fall when we come back to production on CityLife for the September issue, I think about how to reinvent the wheel with our usual themes. For our annual fall fashion shoot, I wanted to do something different and tell a story or better yet, tell their story.

odd MOM out
It’s our first day of Pre-K3. I have the perfect smocked dress for Tilly. An aqua gingham fabric with red rickrack trim and smocked apples with a big red bow for her hair and Sun Sandals to match. My daughter is the picture of preschool perfection. She’s smart.

TUNE-IN & TUNE-UP
I wonder how many of you have “broken” bikes in your garage collecting dust. Maybe a tire is flat, a chain is misguided, or there’s a clicking sound that just won’t stop. For one needed fix or another, your bike hasn’t made an appearance on the streets of Shreveport-Bossier City since, well, when again?.

ANOTHER pretty face
Yes, I realize I have a problem, and yes, I’m trying to work on it, but this summer doesn’t seem to be that time.

SCHOOL success
The start of a new school year may bring back a parent’s childhood memories – shopping with mom for clothes, shoes and school supplies; anticipating seeing old friends and making new ones and wondering what the new teachers would be like. And of course, reminiscing about those special teachers who brought out the best in us comes to mind, too.

beauty MUST-haves
Katie Kilpatrick-Gata has almost a decade of experience in the beauty industry. She is a Shreveport native and has worked for Trish McEvoy and Laura Mercier. Katie owns a local studio space and is available for clients. Katie truly has a passion for empowering women to look and feel their very best at any stage in life – from soccer moms to CEOs.

Reclaiming Shreveport
The city was a shining jewel in the South. Presidential candidates, movie stars, musicians and companies came to visit and establish themselves in the city because of the influence and prestige.

Cozy in kindergarten
I know, most parents are probably cheering that school is starting, and the boredom children have been complaining about is over. The commercials and advertising are everywhere. I can probably count on two hands the amount of spam mail I get daily, urging me to hurry up and buy their door buster deals or to buy every $5 T-shirt they have in stock.

Hibachi with a twist
The first time I saw the use of “y” between the two names, I had the misconception it would be a Mexican, Spanish or Nuevo Latino restaurant, so I was a little surprised when he explained Jabez y Jabes is a hibachi steakhouse featuring Japanese cuisine.

The Girl with the Golden Pen
“I’ve always doodled, and I’ve always had a fascination with fonts. I’ve always been artsy; I’ve always loved handmade stuff. The thing is, I’m always my worst critic, and people have told me I have good handwriting, but I never saw it. There’s so much about it that’s popular right now that helps me see how I could use my handwriting,” she said.

Women Who Care, Share
“The women’s resource center would be a one-stop shop for women. There are lots of services going on now, and women just don’t know where to go,” she said. The resource center would partner with other organizations to offer whatever women may need – clothing, counseling, legal aid, etc.

The Fall Five
What does it take to be a model? Is modeling really just about looks or who to look up to? The following five women are a representation of different types of women. A mother. A young woman. A mom-to-be. A businesswoman and a grandmother.

Clementina Agricole
“Hey, Clementina! Are you a model?” one shouts. She smiles and walks out of the room. When she walks back in to the room, she looks completely different.

Julia McGrew
As she sits in her kitchen chair to get her hair curled, chaos is happening behind her in the kitchen. Everything is scattered everywhere around the room. Drawers are open, the sink is filled with dishes and one of the middle children is working on an experiment that hopefully he won’t taste.

Rebecca Kerry
Piper, their daughter, runs to the door to hug her daddy. At age 3, Piper is inquisitive and full of energy. As her mother gets dolled up like a princess, she peers over the table and asks, “Mommy, what are you doing?” “I’m putting on makeup.” “Oh.” Quickly, Piper walks away and becomes mesmerized by the children’s show playing on TV.

Deanza Duron
Duron was 3 when her father died. She grew up in a blended family and was the youngest. Growing up, Duron sang for her church and community and had the chance to tour the world. Her vocal talent lead her to places she dreamed of seeing, like behind the Iron Curtain (when it was there) also to China and Hong Kong.

Megan Bamburg
In black, she turns into a powerhouse businesswoman. Her job as the director of administration/accounts payable manager for Pel-State Services tasks her with working at the top of a growing fuel company. It’s a demanding position she has worked hard to obtain.

Melanie Bacon SIZZLING with style
Melanie Bacon is changing the face of downtown – not just with her style but as the executive director of Downtown Shreveport Unlimited. In her role, she works to create a more attractive downtown Shreveport. Running Mudbug Madness, known as one of the Top 10 festivals in the country, she works hard and looks great doing it.

Q&A
She has been a personal stylist for years and has contributed her style tips to local photo shoots and fashion shows..

TAILGATE to TAILGATE
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September [ AGENDA ]
SEPT. 12: DICE & DAISIES BUNCO TOURNAMENT, P.E.O. Chapter BL is hosting this tournament to benefit Women’s Education. The tournament is from 2 to 6 p.m. at Broadmoor Presbyterian Church, located at 1915 Grover Place, Shreveport. SEPT. 25: WOMEN WHO CARE, SHARE LUNCHEON, The Luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.

Baron’s Ball
The Baron’s Ball Kick-off Party was held July 16 at Cavender’s. The usual modeling of Western clothes was part of the event. Honorary chair is Rebecca Edwards. Guests got to vote on a signature drink for the actual event held Aug. 22 at Harrah’s Louisiana Downs.

Nest Fest
Decorated chairs were the centerpieces of the tables where people enjoyed food by Good Eats and listened to Johnny Earthquake and the Moondogs while taking a break from bidding on auction items. Twelve competed in a design competition judged by three professionals in the design industry.

Tablescapes
Tablescapes 2015’s theme was April Showers Bring May Flowers. Held at East Ridge Country Club, the event benefits the Spring Street Museum. Boutiques represented included Nader’s Gallery, Paper Tulip, Antiques on Gladstone, Ivy and Stone, Holy Angels Gift Shop, Sweet Tee Shreveport, King’s Fancy and MCS Designs.

Return to Maycomb
Marilyn Joiner is an avid reader and marketing executive who lives and works in Shreveport. The next book she has chosen to read is a nonfiction companion to Lee’s books, “The Mockingbird Next Door” by Marja Mills, which is a journalist’s memoir of her friendship with Harper Lee and her sister.