The Forum April 15 - 28, 2015 Vol. XXVI, Issue XVI
David Belanger has Parkinson's and receives treatment from Dr. Jessica Wilden. She will be honored April 30 at An Evening for Healers..

Leading the team
Equally important to me has been WK’s commitment to the community. The WK mantra has always been ‘you will never have a perfect day until you do something for someone who cannot afford to repay you.’ Since 1979, WK has tithed its financial bottom line – donating time, services and money to a variety of local charities and community organizations.

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Travel South
t the end of March, the 33rd annual Travel South Showcase brought hundreds of tour operators, buyers and journalists to Shreveport. The conference also celebrated its 50th anniversary, marking half a century of connecting Southern destinations, attractions, entertainment and hotels with those who influence how visitors spend their money.

Sharing Joy
The rising costs related to special needs services and state budget cuts have left North Louisiana nonprofits scrambling to keep up while the number of those in need continues to climb. Area faith-based groups are stepping up to fill those needs in unique ways.

DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD
All hell (no pun intended) is breaking loose over a “religious freedom” bill, which has been introduced in the Louisiana Legislature by Bossier Republican state Rep. Mike Johnson.

'The Cynic'
Overheard: Real estate agent to an old guy, “This would be a great investment.” His response, “Are you kidding? At my age I don’t even buy green bananas.”.

TELL ME YOU LOVE ME
Self-blame is one of the most toxic forms of emotional abuse. Psychologists say it exaggerates our perceived inadequacies, whether real or imagined, and creates an illusory ideal that we simply cannot meet. In fact, in the Book of James, we are reminded, we all stumble in many ways” and from the Book of Ecclesiastes, we know “there is not a righteous man on earth who continually does good and who never sins.”

THE HELP OF LOCAL HEALERS
“This is a complete and total miracle because last April, prior to his surgery, he was in a wheelchair all the time or on a walker – when he could even use a walker,” Susan said. “He is now able to do anything he wants to do. He mows the lawn, edges, washes cars – he’s out here fixing lamps.

Challenges with Cancer
older certainly may have its challenges, but adding cancer into the mix may present some complications when receiving treatment. As with many types of cancer, the risk of developing cancer increases with age. According to the American Society of Clinical Oncology, 60 percent of cancers in the United States occur in people ages 65 and older.

Healthy geezer
About a month before beginning chemotherapy. you should visit your dentist because side effects are more likely in patients with unhealthy mouths. The dentist can clean your teeth, take X-rays, treat any mouth problems and teach you how to prevent oral side effects.

Seniors and Vitamins
According to the 2011 Iowa Women’s Health Study, multivitamin supplements may be associated with increased total mortality risk for older women. The study examined 38,772 older women, with an average age of 61.6 years old. Iron had the most significance in increasing total mortality risk.

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TALK of the TOWN
$40. 8 p.m. at The Strand Theatre, Downtown Shreveport. Visit www.thestrandtheatre.com.

Barbecue and Scholarships
The event features a competition between teams from across the country made up of top chefs, professional barbecue teams and backyard grilling fanatics. The teams will be judged on categories of chicken, pork ribs, pork and brisket and a grand champion crowned during the evening’s award ceremony.

Play Pushes Limits
The area’s only Actors’ Equity theater company, River City Repertory, is about to bring Albee to the local stage with a production of his play “The Goat, or Who is Sylvia?” opening April 15 at the East Bank Theater at the Bossier Arts Council.

Toasting to Art
Robin Jones, executive director of the BAC, said the success of ARTini has allowed BAC to boast some impressive programming in recent years, including but not limited to Gallery Exhibition Spaces, Budding Artist Association, East Bank Theatre, Artist One Stop, Monthly Literary Series, Project Art Supplies and DigiFest South.

‘Better Choices’
Though G’Marie’s, located at 2130 Greenwood Road, has only been open since November, the restaurant, open for breakfast and lunch, has plenty of regulars that pop in almost daily to enjoy the specials or their own favorites on the menu. Breakfast is served 6 to 11 a.

On the Scene
–Mary Ann Van Osdell.