The Forum April 30 - May 13, 2014 Vol. XXVI, Issue XVII
PLUS: R A I N F O R E S T A RT F O U N D AT I O N H A S B I G P L A N S F O R Y W C A B U I L D I N G.

A Day to Give
The Community Foundation of North Louisiana will kick off the first 24-hour online giving day May 6. During that period, the Community Foundation along with its sponsors will amplify all donations made to participating organizations. Organizations can also receive extra cash prizes throughout the day.

'The Cynic'
In the old days our barber was also the small town doctor. He agreed to take a little off the sides after he got my appendix out..

Nature’s Place
Stephanie Lusk is the co-director of the foundation and said renovations on the old YWCA are to start this spring with completion scheduled for the fall. In December, Lusk said the museum will host its grand opening and has issued a call to local artists and international writers for the debut.

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Perfect Season
With their 105-103 victory over the Jacksonville Giants, the Shreveport-Bossier Mavericks not only secured the American Basketball Association League Championship, they also capped off a perfect winning season, with 34 out of 34 wins. A large crowd enthusiastically cheered on the team at Hirsch Coliseum the night of the final game April 14.

New Business Platform
In a region increasingly becoming known for its new business-friendly atmosphere, 1MC has quickly become popular. “We fought long and hard for Shreveport to get 1 Million Cups, and we got it before New Orleans,” John Grindley, executive director of Cohab, said.

Free summer bowling from Holiday Lanes
Kids Bowl Free and over 1,050 participating bowling centers from coast to coast and Canada have teamed up to provide children with two free games of bowling every day all summer.

Seeing Louisiana
My opponent, an 18-year incumbent, said it could not be done. He was mistaken. The Bossier City meeting will be the 11th held in North Louisiana since I took office in 2003. We have met in Shreveport, Ruston, West Monroe, Vidalia, Winnfield, Natchitoches and Many.

ARE YOU KIDDING ME?
As an observer of the political realm for five decades, I find myself in disbelief with what is going on in the Louisiana Legislature, other governmental entities, and with special interests groups and out-ofstate billionaires. It seems that they have all gone crazy or, at the very least, are stuck in a past century.

Passing Thoughts
A couple of passing thoughts on the current Legislative session that’s thankfully a little better than half over … It was reassuring to learn that state lawmaker Thomas Carmody removed his bill to make the Holy Bible the state book of Louisiana from consideration by the House, although it had already passed in committee on an 8-5 vote.

WALKING AROUND MONEY
The rich just get richer. If there was ever any question about that statement, the Caddo Parish Commission has certainly put it to rest now. And not only are the rich getting richer, they are doing so with your money, and more of it than ever before in history.

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The Way It Was In 2005
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Regular Check-ups
Annual check-ups are key in maintaining health and taking proactive measures to prevent diseases that might be common in your family or age range. The annual visit to your primary care physician can include a battery of tests and screenings, depending on the unique circumstances for each individual patient.

Melanoma Skin Cancer Curable If Detected Early
With the cold winter months behind us, outdoor activities are in full swing. But wait, sun worshipers. Did you know one in five Americans will develop some form of skin cancer in his or her lifetime? Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States and of all the types of skin cancers, melanoma is the most serious.

Live and Learn
Supporting the health and wellness of our community through education.

The Oaks gives independent residents newfound freedom
Residents have nothing to do or they have everything to do at the active adult community operated by Willis-Knighton Health System. It’s their choice. Senior adults at The Oaks embrace as much social, intellectual, physical and spiritual involvement as they choose.

Reaching the Finish
he Louisiana state University Health sciences Foundation will hold its annual “An evening for Heroes” event May 8 at the shreveport Convention Center. the evening will honor the survivors of two accidents as well as associated emergency teams and medical professionals.

Skin Cancer
didn’t come to see me for a melanoma when she made an appointment at my office. She simply had a rash that was itchy. While performing an examination, I noticed a small “mole” on her back and biopsied it. This tiny little imperfection turned out to be a melanoma (skin cancer).

Healthy Geezer
Some biology. If you have anemia, your blood does not carry enough oxygen to the rest of your body. The most common cause of anemia is iron deficiency. You need iron to make hemoglobin. Hemoglobin carries the oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body.

at HOME
South highlands Remodel Brightens Up Home.

Southern with a Twist
The homeowner says she spends most of her time in the kitchen because it is so inviting..

Talk of the Town
Shreveport. 221-0490. Acts are 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. unless otherwise stated. Loco Lounge featuring the best selection of electronic dance music artists in town, Fridays; Floyd Grigsby and the 5GK Band, Saturdays. cOve On cROSS laKe:.

Come Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Eda Rodriguez and her family own a mexican seafood restaurant, a meat market and a bakery in Bossier City, Louisiana. With a passion for life Eda works hard every day with her husband Luis Orozco taking care of four children and three businesses.

65 Years Young
Since its debut in 1949, the Shreveport Opera has presented nearly the entire traditional operatic repertoire, as well as hosted some of the world’s greatest performers.

Disney on Ice
Disney on Ice is returning to the CenturyLink Center, presenting “Rockin’ Ever After” for the first time in Shreveport. Performances will be held at various times May 1-4 at the CenturyLink Center. Presented by Feld Entertainment, the show is a two-hour Disney event.

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On the Entertainment Scene
The Bossier Arts Council will open a couple of exhibits May 6. BAC’s Gallery Fine Art Center will present the art of Carola Nix. The show will run from May 6-July 26, with an opening reception 5 to 7 p.m. May 20. The gallery is located at 2151 Airline Dr., Suite 1200, Bossier City.

On the Scene
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