The Forum June 24 - July 7, 2015 Vol. XXVI, Issue XXI
BUILDERS GET COMMUNITY AID TO SURVIVE RED RIVER FLOOD.

‘Power of one’
Some of the local nonprofits funded by the United Way grants are: the American Red Cross of Northwest Louisiana, Center for Families, The Food Bank of Central Louisiana, Goodwill Industries of Northwest Louisiana, Holy Angels Residential Facility,...

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Saving a ‘Parade’ Home
M. Loftin Builder, LLC, began construction March 1 of a 6,000-sqaure-foot-home he was determined to build just under 100 days for the Northwest Louisiana Home Builder’s Association Parade of Homes.

Nominations sought for artist award
The Community Foundation is accepting nominations for the G. Scott Griffin Award. The award, which features a cash prize, will be given to a local artist, who has overcome adversity to make a contribution to the community in the execution of his or her art.

A PictoriAl History
“I would like all the people of Bossier City to know what a rich history they have,” Jones said. “I hope they treasure their downtown and historic buildings, and I want them to support their local organizations’ efforts to rejuvenate the downtown area.

'The Cynic'
Babe Ruth said it ... “I never heard a crowd boo a homer but plenty of boos after a strike out.”.

Biz Scene
The United Way of Northwest Louisiana awarded checks June 9 to 45 nonprofits, which offer programs that range from health, income, education and basic needs. BHP Billiton hosted the event..

ELECTION UPDATE
With the Louisiana Legislature’s session over, expect the races for state legislative seats to move into high gear. Members of the Legislature are forbidden to hold fundraisers while they are in session. At the same time, the many races on the Oct. 24 ballot should start to firm up.

Jindal’s duplicity
This week our governor, the honorable Bobby Jindal, is expected to announce his presidential ambitions to the nation.

Police Presence
It is impossible to forget, that just four days before last Christmas, two New York City police officers were ambushed, and murdered, in their parked patrol car in Brooklyn.

The Rebirth of Shreveport
The renovation of the Sears Building, renamed the Lofts@624, is one of the benchmarks for renewal and restoration for future projects. Life for those who will reside in the luxury apartments is said to be an electrifying life of urban convenience and high style, and the corner of Texas and Louisiana streets will never be the same.

DETECTING SKIN CANCER
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, and taking action to detect any early signs can make all the difference. Affecting more than 2 million Americans every year, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation, it’s also the easiest to cure if treated and diagnosed early.

Community Outreach
Designed for those who are considering or who have scheduled total hip or total knee replacement surgery. The Willis-Knighton Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Institute offers participants insight into the joint replacement process, from preadmission planning to surgery, follow-up and rehabilitation.

Senior Lift
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery reported in 2010 that 84,685 surgical procedures were performed on those 65 and older, including facelifts, cosmetic eyelid operations, liposuctions, breast reductions, forehead lifts, breast lifts and breast augmentations.

Healthy Geezer
Norovirus (the common term for the infection) is highly contagious and spreads swiftly wherever there are crowds of people – nursing homes, dormitories, hotels and cruise ships. Usually they are found in contaminated food or drinks, but they also live on surfaces.

A Better Smile
Estimated full treatment for someone receiving braces for the first time ranges from $5,000 to $6,000. Partial treatment is more varied, as it depends on the patient and type of treatment. Nasser said partial treatment can be less than $2,000 to upward of $4,500.

Video Vice
When considering limiting video game playing time, LSU Health Shreveport’s assistant professor of pediatrics Dr. Wanda Henderson Thomas said parents should limit screen time overall, not just video game playing time. Screen time includes time spent in front of televisions, computers, tablets and smartphones.

TALK of the TOWN
Cooper McCauley. The Emerging Artist Gallery is a project of the BAC and hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, go to www.bossierarts.org.

Old Crow Medicine Show
shows flourished in the American Old West era with some continuing up until World War II. They derived from the European mountebank shows and usually featured a “host,” often purporting to be a doctor. The shows basically existed to sell elixirs that the “doctor” claimed to be cure-alls, often referred to disparagingly as “snake oil.

Narrative Artist
Cooper McCauley received a bachelor of fine arts from Jacksonville State University in 2012 and is currently pursuing a master of fine arts from Louisiana Tech University. Cooper McCauley created “Seven Days” from 2010-12, using narrative photography to address the complexities of growing up in a family that moved around a lot.

An Institution
Shreveport Art Club is truly a local institution. Founded in 1921 by a few local artists, the group remains active and thriving, “furthering art in the cities of Shreveport, Bossier and the surrounding area for the enjoyment of all,” as it says in the group’s artist statement.

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On the Scene
–Mary Ann Van Osdell.