Sept. 16-29, 2015 Vol. XXVII, Issue II
NICK CAVE HIRES COMMUNITY FOR LARGE-SCALE PERFORMANCE ART.

Brand-New Books
Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School in Shreveport has been awarded a $3,500 grant from best-selling author James Patterson. Scholastic Reading Club, a division of children’s publisher Scholastic, will match each grant dollar with “bonus points” that may be used to order books and materials.

Hirsch May Ice Over
NAHL. “The budget is significantly less,” Kyrias said. “It’s a better opportunity for success.” While Kyrais did not confirm any contact with the Mudbug organization, he did call Shreveport- Bossier a “prospective market” that would “fit well” in the NAHL.

Better Business
The agency recognizes Torch Award businesses in four categories: the Integrity Award goes to businesses that maintain a solid commitment to ethical business practices; the Customer Commitment Award is presented for outstanding customer service...

Pace Marks 50 years
“I’ve always had the bug,” said Pace of his passion for media. “Fifty years in media means to me that I have paid my dues, and I have been there and done that. I have worked the midnight shift, when I got started in 1965, where I played tapes at a little AM station in Little Rock, Ark.

Some Old, Some New
In the state legislative races, five area legislators can relax because they are elected to another four year term. They are District 37 Sen. Barrow Peacock (R) and Reps. Barbara Norton (D-District 3), Thomas Carmody (R-District 6), Mike Johnson (R-District 8), and Gene Reynolds (D-District 10).

'The Cynic'
My son from history class: The professor said the country is progressing. George Washington cannot tell a lie; now most everyone can..

All is Quiet
There was little doubt that very popular Sheriff Julian Whittington would forego any opposition – and low-key parish coroner Dr. John Chandler was unlikely to be challenged.

Firm announces plans to expand
Heard, McElroy & Vestal, LLC, a regional provider of tax planning and preparation, audit and assurance, business valuation, and retirement plan services, announced the firm has acquired substantially all of the assets of Smith Pugh & Seal, LLP subject to the terms and conditions of the transaction executed Sept.

After the Party
The qualifying period for the general election in Louisiana ended last week, and the slate of candidates that will appear on the Oct. 24 ballot next month has been set.

Top Businesses
the advocacy of regional business interests and the We are very proud to see such wonderful and successful celebration of outstanding achievements businesses flourishing in our community, and throughout Northwest Louisiana. it is an honor to have the privilege to share in Our Chamber member volunteers and the celebration of their successes.

Concrete Operation
For more than a century, Builders Supply Company Inc. has been a true pioneer in the concrete industry.

Top Businesses
Forum and the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce are proud to name three local businesses as Businesses of the Year for 2015. Awards go to ANECA Federal Credit Union, Ashley’s Building and Construction Co. LLC and Roppolo’s Insulation LLC, for their outstanding success and civic contributions.

FIBROMYALGIA
A common and chronic condition that affects almost five million Americans, according to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, fibromyalgia comes with a number of symptoms that sometimes impair daily life functioning.

HEALTHY DOSE of information
BPCC NurSiNg Bossier Parish Community College’s Nursing program is the No. 1 ranked nursing program among all of Louisiana’s community college programs and is ranked in the Top 20 percent of nursing programs in the eastern region of the country, according to NurseJournal.

Hypnosis
It is not a state of mind control or brainwashing, but instead a way for a person to help solve problems he or she has difficulty solving in a non-hypnotic state. One can never be hypnotized unwillingly; participation is required for hypnosis to occur.

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.

.

.

TALK of the TOWN
perform a free concert to patrons from 2 to 6 p.m. Store hours on Sundays are noon to 6 p.m. Sandra Odom, Sept. 20; Haley Brooke, Sept. 27; Thomas Keys, Oct. 4; Banjo Bob, Oct. 11..

Blanketing Shreveport
Cave’s message is to tell the stories and share the voices of Shreveport Common in an all-out artistic performance scheduled March 20 at the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium. Shreveport Common is a nine-block area around Central ARTSTATION that is home to more than 800 people in the city.

‘Louisiana Saturday Night’
This biennial event is set for Sept. 26 at the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum. Tickets are $150. Margaret Green, chairman of the Friends of the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, which is hosting the event said she is excited about the offerings this year..

Heart of Highland
This year the free festival will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 19 in historic Columbia Park and will feature a full weekend of jazz and blues events all benefitting the festival. A festival preview party will be held from 7 to 10 p.m Sept. 18 at Great Raft Brewing with music by Louisiana Appleseed.

On the Scene
To be included in OTS, email your high-res photos to editor@theforumnews.com.