The Forum April 29 - May 12, 2015 Vol. XXVI, Issue XVII
Family shares cozy Twelve Oaks home pg: 27 More than 150 nonprofits fill day with events to spur donations pg: 5.

Tax Credits
2011, a group from around the state of Louisiana came together to advocate in support of Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits.

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A Giving Community
“St. Luke’s Mobile Medical Ministry participated in last year’s inaugural event,” Steadman said. “After Give for Good, they had their first donor database. They had never had the capacity to build something like that before. They were able to take that database and raise additional dollars at the end of the year.

Group Venture
As we said at the end of Part 1, venture capital investing looks for major new start-ups. Usually, a group of venture capitalists form a fund to do this investing. For example, in the 1980s, Sevin-Rosen Funds of Dallas raised a series of $80 million funds.

biz SCENE
The Bossier Chamber of Commerce recognized leaders in the health care industry for their outstanding work and service to the Bossier-Caddo community at the Salute to Healthcare Awards set April 14 at Margaritaville Resort Casino in Bossier City. Jan Elkins, community projects director for KTBS, served as the mistress of ceremonies.

Building Business
Growing up, my three sisters and I lived the life of children in a closely held family business. Saturday morning cartoons were often followed by a trip to check jobs with Daddy.

EVERY VOTE COUNTS
Whether it’s electing officials to governmental entities or deciding on a tax proposition, our lives are affected in one way or another. And so it is for Caddo Parish voters May 2. There are two propositions on the ballot which will impact residents – and their children – for years to come.

'The Cynic'
Overheard at the luncheon: “I know nothing but good about her.” “Alright then, let’s talk about someone else.”.

Bossier Clerk’s Race
Following Bossier Parish Clerk of Court Cindy Johnson’s announcement that she will not seek re-election this fall, it did not take long for candidates to appear for the job. At the time of press, two candidates are actively campaigning.

RUNNING FROM OFFICE
The dictionary is of no real help when looking to define “public servant.” Jesus Christ was a public servant and it was through humility, personal sacrifice, taking risks and maintaining a vision, that he served others best. It’s a style of leadership based on giving without the need for recognition.

Rumbles in the Sky
is in full force, and it always brings with it the crackling roar of aircraft overhead signaling the arrival of pilots participating in the Barksdale Defenders of Liberty Air Show. The 2015 open house and show will begin at 11 a.m.

TUBAL LIGATION
Tubal ligation, which may be more commonly known as tying the tubes, is a procedure in which a woman’s fallopian tubes are closed or blocked in order to prevent pregnancy.

Vasectomies
“They should think about it as a permanent procedure,” Smith said. “We can do reversals, and they’re successful, but you can’t rely on it being reversible.” Smith said patients should consider the added cost and recovery time of a reversal, too, helping ensure they are committed to the initial procedure.

Healthy Geezer
The 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.

Community Outreach
With the internet and social media, it’s easy to be inundated with health information. How do we find out creditable information about cancer, heart disease and stroke? Learn firsthand from Willis-Knighton physicians and health experts at PUNCTUATING HEALTH,.

At Home
Neighbors, FrieNds Assist iN desigN ANd CoNstruCtioN oF twelve oAks home.

Fit for the Family
and kept us on budget and on schedule. He even found just the right bathroom light fixtures when I couldn’t find any I liked. As far as decorating, we had a lot of help from friends. Judy Lenert, a family friend, helped us pick out the paint colors and wood floors, and that set the stage for the rest of the decorating.

TALK of the TOWN
Louisiana Rivers Arts 2015 College Art Contest Through May 11, R.W. Norton Art Gallery.

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Cinco Celebration
In the United States, this celebration has commonly become known as Cinco de Mayo (the fifth of May) signifying the date of this decisive battle. This date of celebration is often mistaken to be the day of Mexican Independence, which is incorrect.

On the Scene
–Mary Ann Van Osdell.