| | | Display: News - Images - Sections This week in 318 Forum MagazineLETTERS TO THE EDITORChairperson of the James Burton Foundation and The James Burton International Guitar Festival – Janie Landry, co-chairperson of the James Burton International Guitar Festival –Meredith Mclellan and all the committee members and volunteers worked and gave it their “all” to make the festival the amazing event that it was.  40 Under 40young professionals under the age of 40 have been selected by a special committee of the Greater Shreveport and Bossier Chamber of Commerces to be honored with the 40 Under 40 award at the eighth annual Northwest Louisiana Young Professionals Gala presented by The Forum. 'The Cynic'Sweet young thing ...“My boyfriend has cold feet.” Grandmother, “ I didn’t find that out about my boyfriend until we were married.”. Time To RevelAlso on the lineup schedule are a number of local dance groups and other culturally diverse musicians and entertainment. Two new shows added to this year’s Revel are Ballet Memphis and Lightwire Theatre. biz SCENEto the crowd of people. The gala event, where this year’s Professional of the Year will be revealed, will be held Dec. 5 at Horseshoe Casino. Profiles of the 40 nominees will appear in the Nov. 12 issue of The Forum.. Unraveling a Mysterywith the No. 1 program being forensics interviews,” Miller said. “If a 4- or 5-year-old is unable to make a testimony after a report of abuse, instead of multiple interviews that can be scary, the child is brought to Gingerbread House. While the child is interviewed by a counselor, an audio and video team is recording in another room. Recommended Routes in the city“I very quickly progressed into a cyclist under the tutelage of some friends and the culture of the bike shop Turbo Goat in Ruston,” Pederson said, who moved to Shreveport May 2013 for his job working with geographic information systems. “That place really changed my life, more than anything else. Letters from Vietnam“I was going through the box of letters that I had sent home from Vietnam, and it was like I was waking up there right now,” said Rhodes, describing the powerful memories that reading his own letters evoked. “I could read what I had written and know exactly what was going on around me. Growing StartupsMy last article described the Lean StartUp Movement. But what happens next after launching your venture using Lean StartUp principles and gaining some initial traction with early adopter customers? This past summer I discussed the customer or the demand side of the Lean StartUp, where it all begins. Being CourageousThe Captain Shreve Neighborhood Association, of which I am president, agreed to co-sponsor what was billed as a mayoral debate, a.k.a forum, with the Broadmoor Neighborhood Association, which has a pretty good track record of allowing tough questions to be asked. Part 2: District Judgethe case law and then make the decisions based on that. I am not entrenched in the legal community where I’m going to make my decision because I know this person or I’m not going to make the decision because I know the father of one of the parties, or whatever. Occupancy TaxesYou see, there’s an initiative on the ballot in November that will increase the sales tax on hotel guests in Caddo/Bossier by 2 percent, making the total occupancy tax 6.5 percent (and among the highest in the state). If passed, this means for every $100 in hotel bills, paid by guests to our area, $6. MAMMOGRAM MYTHShether it’s a routine check-up or the very first time, there can be plenty of thoughts and emotions that come with mammograms. Some of those thoughts can be related to common myths or misunderstandings that tend to circulate around the screening tool. Childhood obesity“Genetics plays a significant role in childhood obesity, but it is also associated with large maternal weight gain, maternal smoking and gestational diabetes. Once the child is born, the pediatrician will use a growth curve to monitor the patient’s weight level in relation to his or her peers. Healthy GeezerThe body can make all the cholesterol it needs. Most cholesterol is made by your liver. You also get cholesterol from foods such as meat, eggs and dairy products. Too much cholesterol is dangerous, because cholesterol can lead to blockages in your blood vessels. Health PlanInstead of bringing money for the soda machine or coffee shop, bring fresh, ice cold water or caffeine-free liquids with you in an insulated, reusable container. Need help tracking your water intake? There are water bottles and apps that can calculate and track your personal hydration needs. Living in Modernismistoric, modern and custom all describe this beautifully restored and remodeled 1939 Wiener Brothers’-designed, mid-century, modernstyled home. The threebedroom, two-bath home spans 1,874 square-feet at 3145 Old Mooringsport Road in Shreveport, and it is nothing short of an architectural masterpiece. What to know about the housing marketMindy Wardlaw, president of the Northwest Louisiana Realtor’s Association and an associate broker with Diamond Realty & Associates, says that the six-month mark is the turning point from a buyer’s to a seller’s market. And she has the numbers to prove the market has turned a corner. Dos and Don’ts for home buyers and sellers“Don’t jump around from lender to lender trying to get the best deal. A good real estate agent and lender can get the best rates most of the time,” Mindy Wardlaw, president of the Northwest Louisiana Realtor’s Association and a broker with Diamond Realty & Associates, said. Steve Simon ConstructionSteve Simon Construction is a company with more than just a solid foundation, it’s a family owned business that has been raising roofs in the Shreveport/Bossier City area for four generations. Vice President Brad Simon says it’s in the Simon blood to be a part of building communities. Refridgerators: What’s in styleFor many homeowners, the refrigerator is the centerpiece of their kitchen. Wayne Barrett, of Barrett Appliance and Home Products, has been in business since 1992 and knows a trend when he sees one. “The last three years has seen a gigantic move toward the three door/French door refrigerators. Marble and iron becoming more popular this season in homes“The patterned tiles are also becoming very popular – in porcelain we are seeing a lot of wood look styles, which means you don’t have near as much maintenance. There is also a new process that is becoming very popular is called an inkjet. They can take porcelain or ceramic tile and put any type of print on it. Spend more time entertaining outside“We have a great climate almost year round and you can get out quite often and enjoy the outdoors, having the mild winters typically. People want to get outside and spend time with their family, and so why not enjoy cooking and having a meal outside as well,” Michael said. Company lights homes, businessesSpecializing in custom products to fit customer specifications, some possible uses for edge-lit panels include photography, signage, architectural lighting, light boxes, retail displays, undercabinet lighting, backlighting stone or stained glass, lighting in floors, lighted walls, creating a faux window or skylight and lighted shelves and tables. Changing the style of each roomGary Parker, lighting specialist at House of Carpets, is a 25-year veteran of the industry and is in the know of what is the latest in lighting trends. “People are switching to the lighter silver and gold tones with a few crystals which is a very transitional look. Perking with pumpkinIt is surprisingly easy to make homemade pumpkin spice creamer for coffee using more whole, natural ingredients than leading chain store products. And while we love our pumpkin rolls and cookies, there are an array of dishes, such as pumpkin risotto, chipotle pepper pumpkin soup, pumpkin fritters and baked pumpkin sides to sample. TALK of the TOWNmembers only IMAX preview. Free for DNA, Organization, Patron, Donor & Friend of Sci-Port members. $5 for Discovery and Family Plus members. 4, 5 and 6 p.m. Catfish and chicken tender dinner provided by Good Eats, 5-7 p.m. $5.95 children, $10.95 adults. Call 424-8660 to reserve your showtime and/or dinner. Casino Attractionsregistration begins at 4:30 p.m. on the day of the tournament. Ambassador, President and Gold card holders receive one free round; regular entry fee is $20. Our weekly blackjack tournaments are held every Tuesday at 5 p.m.; registration begins at 4 p.m., and entry fee is $20. The Art of EatingIf you want something a little different but not off the beaten path, go for the boiled shrimp salad. Fresh greens create a line up to the star – the speciallyseasoned shrimp. This mount of shrimp is not spicy but paired well with a tartar sauce for dipping. Engorge on the Louisiana Film Prize“The Film Prize has nationally claimed its place in the indie filmmaking world as one of its premiere competitions,” Gregory Kallenberg, executive director for the Film Prize, said. “We are incredibly excited about this year’s group of films and being able to show this work to our jury and the Film Prize audience. Your Film Prize guideSynopsis: In this ’80s inspired epic conclusion, the apocalypse’s bare knuckle badass, Cliff Action, and sexy bodacious babe, Nikita Phoenix, will destroy anything in their way to find the source of man-eating robots. But, Cliff may find that he should be careful what he kills for. Sounding off the Prize WeekendThe Music Prize will be in conjunction with the Louisiana Film Prize. The event will consist of five bands that will be evaluated by a panel of expert judges. The bands will play in the order of a preshow lottery, and will perform one 20-minute set for the competition. The Doctor Is InAfter a 30-year hiatus from the Shreveport art scene, native Drew Edward Hunter, aka “Dr. Blood,” returned to town last month for the opening of two Shreveport Regional Art Council exhibitions: “Library Macabre: A Vision of Literary Fright” and his solo exhibition, “Spectrum. Senior StarsThe program offers a series of comedic, short format plays with topics about and for seniors. All the actors in the troupe are at least 55 years of age. Folmer said the actors play in a variety of locations, taking the plays to the audience rather than having the audience come to the theater. On the SceneTo be included in OTS, email your high-res photos to editor@theforumnews.com. Loading writers... Loading ads... Loading comments... On the Scene Think First: The eighth annual Think First Drawdown was held Aug. 7 at East Ridge Country Club. A live and silent auction were part of the event. The organization presented the 2014 Life Saver’s Award to Cpl. Pamela Purgerson, who has selflessly donated her time and energy to injury prevention and awareness. She has served as a deputy with the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office for 15 years. –Mary Ann Van Osdell 
Art Club: The Shreveport Art Club’s annual member show celebrated its 92nd year Aug. 17 at the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum with an artists’ reception. Criteria for inclusion in the show were that all works must be original in concept and completed since June 2013. The entry must not have won an award in Shreveport or Bossier shows nor have been shown in a previous SAC show. Categories include acrylic, oil, watercolor, pastel, mixed media collage and photography. Donna McGee judged the show. –Mary Ann Van Osdell
Dance: USA Dance Chapter 5015 Shreveport celebrated 20 years as a chapter of USA Dance on Aug. 15. A dance was held at Kings Highway Christian Church featuring Professor Porkchop and the Dirty Dishes to celebrate the occasion. More than 75 people attended. USA Dance promotes dancing for all ages. –Mary Ann Van Osdell      Symphony Guild: Volunteers and sponsors for the Symphony Guild’s Shopper’s Card meet to plan the event, which runs Oct. 16-25. This is the 16th year. The card makes one eligible for a chance to win a $1,000 shopping spree at Lee Michaels. There are approximately 100 stores where shoppers can get a 20 percent discount for those dates. –Mary Ann Van Osdell 
Banquet: Oakwood Home for Women celebrated 40 years with a banquet held Aug. 20 at Broadmoor United Methodist Church. Harriet McGuire emceed, and remarks were given by Peppi Bowlin, president, and Dan Lohman, former president. A video showing lives that were restored was shown. A silent auction was also held. –Mary Ann Van Osdell 
Outdoor: More than 80 churches participated in the Outdoor Extravaganza featuring Phil and Alan Robertson. It was held Sept. 6 at the CenturyLink Center and was presented by Cypress Baptist Church and First Bossier, The Family Church. Pastors John Fream and Brad Jurkovich welcomed the crowd. Exhibitors filled the concourse, and many door prizes were given out. A film about the Fellowship of Christian Athletes was shown. –Mary Ann Van Osdell 
Patriot Awards: The Bossier Chamber of Commerce honored local patriots Sept. 11 at the Bossier Civic Center. Lt. Col. Brett Waring was the keynote speaker. Kelvin Hardison, Lt. Cortez T. Bridges, Jeremy Gobert, SrA Jamie N. Roberie, MSgt. Jeffrey Walker and Lt. Col. George Finck were each honored during the ceremony.  
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