The Forum News
June 11 - 24, 2014 Vol. XXVI, Issue XX

Barnwell’s Future
The R.S. Barnwell Memorial Garden and Art Center has long been a mainstay of the Shreveport Riverfront. Constructed in 1970, the Barnwell Center was named after oil magnate R.S. “Cap” Barnwell and is owned by the city of Shreveport. Its original mission was to advance cultural activities, specifically to promote art and horticulture.

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Food Truck draw
Posey started her venture in August 2012. She sells stuffed burgers, grilled sandwiches and hand-cut fries. She’s recently added hotdogs, too. “We have a quarter-pound hotdog, so it’s like twice as big. We have a BLT dog, which is just bacon lettuce and tomato in the bun along with the hotdog.

'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..

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Group Cycles through City
The Texas 4000 is a national group of cyclists formed to fight against cancer by raising funds for research and sharing hope, knowledge and charity throughout the United States.

IngenuIty
The Start Up Prize is made up of two qualifying events and a final challenge during which contestants will participate in round table discussions, connect directly with potential investors in courses, network with investors one-on-one and prove themselves in mini-challenges along the way.

Summer Selections
The South Highlands Summer Market is from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Friday evening through Aug. 8 at Mall St. Vincent, located at 1133 St. Vincent Avenue in Shreveport. The market is located in a large tent in outside the mall adjacent to the historic St. Vincent Academy.

JAILHOUSE PHONES
I have challenged powerful special interests. Major oil companies eroding our coast, utilities earning excess profits, Public Service Commissioners and staff too cozy with utilities – these are a few issues that I have raised, first as a senator and now as a member of the PSC.

BE CAREFUL OUT THERE
Every year, CQ Press publishes its annual report on crime, which analyzes data for cities with a population of at least 75,000 residents. Needless to say, the ranking of the most dangerous cities in the United States is always controversial – especially among those who are near the top of the list.

Reducing Personnel
Not the first of such “restructure” efforts by Bossier City Fire Chief Brad Zagone, this latest reduction of personnel costs was reason to visit with Zagone and Deputy Chief Steve Pennell about the department’s substantial budget reductions and savings.

It just doesn’t feel right
Do you ever have a hunch or gut feeling where you are convinced, almost instantly, by feelings that you cannot always explain? Some folks call this intuition, which comes from the Latin word “intuir,” meaning “knowledge from within.

Shreveport Chamber hires Doughty to fill role
“Doughty will focus on increasing our membership and revenues through an aggressive marketing program and support of our board of directors and volunteers,” Dick Bremer, Chamber president, said.

The Way it Was in 2008
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Men in 2014 Business
A certain number of qualities are the make-up of an effective American businessman including integrity, honesty, self-reliance, vision, perseverance, personal fortitude and leadership to name a few. These qualities paired with a competitive nature, a creative mind, and a hint of sophisticated charm lead businessmen to success.

Biz Scene
The annual event, presented by the Shreveport Bossier Convention & Tourist Bureau, honors star employees in more than 20 categories ranging from Outstanding Valet to Outstanding Hotel Executive. The evening’s final award, the P.R.I.D.E. Master Award, is the region’s highest honor among tourism and hospitality professionals.

SNORING PREVENTION
More than just a deep roar during sleep, snoring is the sound resulting from blocked breathing and the tissues at the top of the airway striking each other and vibrating, according to the National Institute of Health.

Filling the job
(BPT) – When open enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplaces closed earlier this year, more than 7.1 million Americans had signed up for health insurance coverage. Industry leaders are faced with the challenge of providing quality care while meeting the needs of an aging population and patients with more chronic health issues.

Children’s Health Concern
(BPT) – Most parents and grandparents know that keeping medicine out of children’s hands is important. But every minute a poison control center answers a call about a young child getting into medicine, and every eight minutes a child goes to the emergency room for medicine poisoning.

Eye Injury First Aid
The National Institutes of Health lists eye emergencies as including cuts, scratches, objects or particles in the eye, burns, chemical exposure and blunt injuries to the eye or eyelid. Also included are eye infections, glaucoma or blood clots in the eye may also require medical attention.

Healthy Geezer
Fred Cicetti is a freelance writer who specializes in health. He has been writing professionally since 1963. Before he began freelancing, he was a reporter and columnist for three daily newspapers in New Jersey. Email questions to fredcicetti@gmail.com.

Asthma Inhalers
(BPT) – Did you know that Asthma affects approximately 26 million Americans, including 7.1 million children? May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness month and the perfect time to remind parents of asthmatics about the importance of making sure their child is getting the correct delivery of their asthma medication.

Following the Parade of Homes
A deep front porch and French Quarter lantern suspended by a yolk bracket hanging over gorgeous custom mahogany French doors provide a stately entrance.

Time To Try To Diy
“Having an outdoor living space that doesn’t require a lot of upkeep allows you to spend more time enjoying – rather than maintaining – your deck,” said Adam Zambanini, vice president of marketing for Trex. “With composite decking you don’t have to worry about rotting, warping, cracking or splintering, and you’ll never have to sand, stain or paint.

Simple design tips
(BPT) – Between time spent commuting, working in the office and conquering an endless list of to-dos at home, a full day can go by without much, if any, time spent outdoors. In fact, Americans spend 90 percent or more of their time indoors according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

Outdoor Appreciation
(BPT) – You love the days when you can go home from work, open the windows and enjoy dinner out on the deck. And it sure isn’t hard to rise early on those sunny weekend days to spend all day in the backyard. Those days are here, and it’s time to get outside to spend time with the grill, the garden and the deck.

Lawn needs
(BPT) – Small lawns have many of the same needs and issues as larger lawns, but they don’t always require the same bulky tools to get the job done. A smart arsenal for small lawn care includes some sturdy hand tools and a few small, but powerful, gadgets.

Al Fresco Dining
(BPT) – Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, bridal shower, graduation or simply inviting friends over to revel in the good weather, the change in seasons offers a great excuse to enjoy a meal outdoors and spend time with family and friends. Here are a few tips to help you simplify, so you can make the most of your good weather soiree.

Gardening tricks
(BPT) – Warm weather begs green thumbs across the country to break out their gardening gloves and till the soil for the season’s plantings.

TALK of the TOWN
Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport. 635-8186. Acts are 6:30-10 p.m. unless otherwise noted. A.J. and the Two Tone Blues Band, June 27. BABY HUEY’S ON THE BAYOU:.

Creaux-nuts
Shreveport-Bossier City is getting a little taste of New York City with Sevendipity’s spin on creaux-nuts. This sweet pastry is half donut, half croissant and is available at 3030 Creswell in Shreveport..

‘Big River’
The adaptation deals with the adventures of Huck and his pal Tom who have found a treasure and are now rich. Huck is faced with the prospect of staying with the Widow Watson, who has been taking care of him because his Pap is a violent drunk, or striking out to find his fame and fortune away from tiny St.

AT THE SHOW
White added to the folklore of the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium on June 2 as he played to a soldout crowd. In two hours of relentless rock ‘n’ roll, White conjured up what may be described as a modern day snapshot of the Municipal’s past, awakening the ghosts of another musical age and Shreveport’s rock-hungry masses.

Nest Fest
“Nest Fest is a big event for us,” said Noel Haacker, founder and executive director of Renesting Project Inc., a 501c3 nonprofit, tax-exempt public charity. “Not only does it raise funds but also awareness of Renesting, of who we are and how we serve.”.

A Way With Words
Wayne White, artist, art director, illustrator, puppeteer, set designer for “Pee-Wee’s Playhouse,” and subject matter of the documentary “Beauty is Embarrassing,” will be the latest artist in residence for the Shreveport Regional Arts Council’s...

Rolling With The Times
LTGTR begins 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 20 with the Caddo Parish Commission presenting the Kids/Health Zone. The festival officially kicks off that evening at 5:30 with the official opening ceremony, with a full entertainment line-up until midnight. The festival reopens at noon and runs through midnight Saturday and 2 p.

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A Special Roast
Moving customers from sweet to savory takes one whiff of the smoky scent filling the coffeehouse causing many to catch a craving for meat. The meat is the chicken laying out peacefully with pecan wood, which Bolling said is more subtle than smoking with hickory.

Southern Meets Zydeco
“The primary purpose of the event is that it is designed to raise funds for scholarships for Southern University in Shreveport.

On the Scene
Makers Fair:.