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DINING ON CLOUD 9
“The definition of Cloud 9 is a perfect state of happiness, euphoria or complete satisfaction,” Tina Marie said.

RESCUING PETS
Robinson’s Rescue Low Cost Spay/Neuter is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to reduce dog and cat overpopulation and euthanasia in Northwest Louisiana by providing affordable spay/neuter services to those who could otherwise not afford them, and who strive to educate the public on the importance of having pets spayed/neutered.

THEN AND NOW
“Our passion is to show others a glimpse into the past, while creating a desire in them to preserve what is left of that past,” Mike said. “We also hope to generate interest in the downtown area so that people will come downtown and see all the history that is there.

’RITAS ON THE RED
The second annual Red River Margarita Pour Off competition between the area’s top restaurants and bars will bring the best bartenders together to compete for $1,000, a WWE belt and the prestigious title of Best Margarita in Shreveport-Bossier Labor Day weekend.

PADDLING DOWNTOWN
The 600 and 700 blocks of Texas Street have been paddling hard for a while now. There’s money being spent, buildings being rehabbed, businesses opening and expanding.

Business Briefs
The local chapter of Society for Human Resource Management will play host to “Your Strategic Plan” 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Aug. 23, Wyndham Garden Inn, 1419 E. 70th St.

Morris Dickson Company Turns 175!
To celebrate their milestone 175th anniversary, Morris and Dickson Company, Louisiana's second-oldest business, hosted a grand party July 16 in downtown Shreveport.

HARD CONSTRUCTION
The Hardest Working Hands in the Business.

40 UNDER FORTY
Ray (in 2009) is an associate professor and chair of the department of education at LSUS. She is a former teacher, assistant principal and high school principal.

STUDYING UP FOR THE HIGH COST OF EDUCATION
How are most families saving for college? For many families, it’s still an old-fashioned savings account. But a better solution for dealing with the high costs of education may be a 529 education savings plan..

No Laughing Matter
While his supporters may think he is anti-establishment, not politically correct, and even funny, some comments he has made are no laughing matter. All the while, his campaign and party loyalists spin his dangerous and reckless pronouncements to justify supporting him.

GET COMFORTABLE WITH IT
They are not “comfortable” voting for Donald Trump, they say. Ted Cruz. John Kasich. Lindsey Graham. And now more than 75 Republicans have signed a letter urging that the Republican Party spend the party’s money on helping secure the Republican majority in the Senate, and not on Donald Trump’s presidential campaign.

DAYLIGHT SCHOOLING TIME BEGINS
The “good news” for students is that the Caddo 2016-2017 school year will be 10 days shorter than last year; the last day of school will be May 19. How all this plays out for students, parents, teachers and school staff are questions yet to be answered.

LIVE UNITED
“United Way works on the community as a whole,” Martin said. “Whereas individual agencies work on a specific issue, our grant process works to solve the issues from homelessness to job loss to literacy. Therefore, by giving to United Way, dollars are invested wisely in programming and people, and not buildings and administrative costs of nonprofits.

DR. BRYAN VEKOVIUS M.D.
Dr. Vekovius’ Shreveport office is located in Ashley Ridge Business Park at 450 Ashley Ridge Boulevard. To learn more, call 318-675-3733 or visit www.drveko.com.

HEALTHY DOSE of information
Dr. Amanda H. Bunton has joined Women’s Health Clinic located in Suite 201 of the Physicians Center on the campus of Willis-Knighton South & the Center for Women’s Health. Other physicians in the clinic include Dr. Frederick J. Kinder, Dr. Gregory M. Phillips, Dr.

STAYING HEALTHY
While we all love that fall brings us football, pumpkins and an opportunity to finally make gumbo, it also is the start of cold and flu season. While the children are getting back to school and back into a routine, this is always the best time of year to remind ourselves about how to stay healthy year-round.

THE IMPORTANCE OF SELF-CARE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ARTHRITIS
Self-care, or self-management, means taking a proactive role in treatment by utilizing strategies to help manage symptoms. Self-management is about making healthy lifestyle choices while addressing the physical and emotional effects of arthritis. There are seven important self-management strategies that can help you successfully manage your condition.

PREVENTING FALLS IN YOUR HOME
Each year, according to the National Safety Council, one in every three adults age 65 and older will fall. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has determined falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries for the same age group..

What is United Way of Northwest Louisiana?
United Way of NWLA fights for the education, health and financial stability for all citizens living in Northwest Louisiana, while maintaining essential needs for those who are struggling in our community. United Way envisions a community where every individual has an opportunity to succeed, and entire communities thrive as a result.

WHY WE DO IT...
• 2,687 cases of child abuse/neglect occurred in NWLA (The average movie theater holds 251 people).

OUR FOCUS:
• Create healthy eating and physical activities.

EVERY DOLLAR COUNTS
Ross received job training from Goodwill Industries and began working a better paying job. He participated in free financial literacy classes through the Bank On Northwest Louisiana program and opened a bank account. Both Ross and Tina have health insurance now, have their own home, and Tina is healthy.

WHEN CHILDREN SUCCEED, WE ALL WIN
Susan began an after-school program each day with the Plant a Seed in Our Youth Foundation for homework help and tutoring. While there, she met others who struggled like her and had a one-parent home. In only three months, Susan had raised her grades by one letter grade.

BUILDING A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY
When he and his sister, Elizabeth, were young, they received medical assistance. His sister has diabetes and needed the same medication as Tina. Without the nonprofit pharmacy available to him and his family, Elizabeth would not have lived..

HELPING OUR MOST VULNERABLE
Cindy attended job training at Goodwill and parenting classes at Catholic Charities. She is a full-time receptionist for a mortgage company. Both Cindy and Alex graduated from the program and moved into their own place. Cindy is making new friends, and Alex has a mentor.

UNITED WAY LEADERSHIP
JERRI DE PINGRE, MINDEN SOUTH WEBSTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

2016 Community Investment
It takes everyone in our communities working together to create a brighter future. Through hard work, donations, time and United Way of NWLA, your donations have done just that..

CHECK-UPS & BIANNUAL X-RAYS
Teeth are arguably the most used and abused part of the human body, requiring daily care and maintenance. As you age, dental care becomes even more important. “For older people, concentrate on taking care of your teeth and coming in for six-month cleanings,” said Dr.

LOVE YOUR SMILE AT 60 PLUS
An intraoral scan of several teeth is then taken with a wand like camera. Again, no uncomfortable sensors and no gooey mess. The scan is then used on a computer to design a tooth (shown in white here) to the ideal form and function the doctor chooses..

SOUTH SHREVEPORT DENTAL
As a general dentist, we are seeing a demand for straighter, whiter, healthier teeth and gums. Straight teeth are not just for esthetics. Having straight teeth begins as the foundation of a healthy mouth, including esthetics. By aligning teeth properly, chewing forces are spread more evenly and we see a lot less stress on individual teeth.

Keith Carter
Always Best Care is a national franchise that had $66 million in revenue last year. Working with clients to determine each individual’s needs, Carter and his staff make sure they are well cared for by trained and experienced caregivers who provide “from four hours of companion care to certified nursing assistants (CNAs) live-in care 24/7.

HEALTHY GEEZER
There is an emergency technique called Hands-Only CPR. This is cardiopulmonary resuscitation without mouth-to-mouth breaths. It consists of two easy steps: Call 9-1-1 and push hard and fast in the center of the victim's chest. That means 100/minute uninterrupted compressions until paramedics arrive.

COPING WITH INFERTILITY
Surprisingly, approximately one in six couples will struggle with infertility at some point. As many couples are now delaying pregnancy, infertility is becoming more common. Unfortunately, many couples do not feel comfortable discussing this struggle publicly and prefer to deal with it in private.

KEEPING FIT
It’s time to get married … to a fitness program. Everyone thinks of “fitness season” as the time when people are making resolutions for the new year. In reality, fitness should not be seasonal.

THE VALUE OF CLINICAL TRIALS
Clinical trials are often thought of as a last resort to cancer treatment. While this can be the case, most often patients who participate in a clinical trial are helping researchers, physicians and other medical professionals gain insight into cancer, how it works and how to treat future patients.

CONTACT LENS HEALTH WEEK
This dedication is to bring awareness and education on healthy contact lens wear and care. The CDC, which has partnered with a number of other organizations in order to promote awareness, states that the purpose of this week is not only to educate on...

THE HEAT IS ON
As temperatures rise, the risk of heat illness for those participating in outdoor activities rises with them. Children, individuals with low fitness levels and those who have suffered from a previous heat illness are more susceptible to falling victim of the heat.

A SILENT EPIDEMIC
Recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines suggest this is the age group of many undiagnosed carriers of Hep C. Without treatment, these carriers may face advanced liver disease issues during the aging process. It is estimated 2.4 million Americans do not know they are infected with the hepatitis C virus.

TALK OF THE TOWN
THROUGH AUG. 28: GEORGE RODRIGUE FOUNDATION OF THE ARTS ART CONTEST: LOUISIANA CELEBRATES CARNIVAL,.

Don Juanz
Grilled yellow-fin tuna, lettuce, jack cheese, cilantro, mandarin slices and creamy-lime cilantro dressing on a white corn tortilla. Baja Shrimp Quesadilla: Grilled, wild-caught Texas brown shrimp, grilled red bell pepper, onion & jack cheese served with rice and a side of guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream.

Rhino Coffee
Tomato pesto sandwich: sliced tomato and mozzarella with house-made basil pesto on a toasted, crunchy ciabatta bun. (If you’re feeling extra adventurous, add bacon.

ON THE SCENE
– Mary Ann Van Osdell The Krewe of Atlas coronation was held July 23 at the Shreveport Convention Center. The theme was “Under the Big Top,”.