The forum - Vol. XXIX, Issue XIV
March 28 - April 10, 2018 Vol. XXIX, Issue XIV.

AWARENESS OF THE PROBLEM IS KEY
The staff at the Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse of NWLA (CADA) has pretty much seen it all when it comes to addiction. They’re aware that “knowledge is power.” They know how important evidence-based information is for people with addiction and their families because they see the powerlessness and damaged lives stemming from lack of knowledge.

Ninna’s Road to Rescue
One such rescued puppy is Opie, a black-and-white Chihuahua who was one of many dogs saved from a hoarder seizure in 2014. “Opie wasn’t initially expected to live after the rescue,” Lopez said. “One of his ears was torn, he had a hip wound, a long overbite, was older in age and heartworm positive – not to mention terrified of humans and aloof.

Tia’s Hope Foundation
“The Memories in Wonderland Ball is a magical night for all children with special needs, ages 5-21, to dress up and dance the night away,” Henning said.

Art in April
For three-plus hours on Wednesday, April 4, a portion of downtown Shreveport will be filled with street performers and artists, food trucks and specials. Buildings will throw open their doors, businesses will be open late, rehabbed historic buildings will be open for tours, architecture will be discussed and sketched, history will take center stage.

Cooking at the Cottage
tips and techniques the home cook can use to elevate the everyday meal, bringing his humor and experience to television audiences seems a natural progression. The vision and talent of Michael and Lillian Campisi, Michael Campisi Productions, have made that a reality with the filming of “Cooking at the Cottage” featuring Chef John Strand as the host.

SWEPCO
When it’s time to turn on the lights, you may not realize the sources of energy behind the switch. Natural gas, coal, lignite and wind – for decades, SWEPCO’s strategy of energy resource diversity has been at work for customers, providing reliable and affordable power.

Who Cares?
“Hhelping ave you ever written anything about the needy among us?” began an e-mail I received from a reader in response to a recent column I had written. “Democrats are trying to help our people who need help,” the reader continued, “not the ones who party at Mar A Lago and have plenty of money.

The Waiting Game
Shreveport Mayor Ollie Tyler stumbled out of the gate earlier this year when launching her campaign for the millages. The glossy brochure touting the election was produced by the administration in-house, using tax dollars for materials and personnel..

MENOPAUSAL SYMPTOMS
Menopause is the end of menstruation and is caused by changes in hormone production by the ovaries. By definition, this is one year after the last menstrual period. Menopause occurs on average around age 51 in North America. Changes associated with menopause begin a few years prior to complete cessation of menses.

SINUS SURGERY
“Picture if you will,” as Rod Serling would say. Driving the streets of downtown Shreveport, there are no street signs, no stop lights and no names on buildings! You are driving on a dark and confusing trip; but this time you are trying to navigate through your patient’s sinus passages, and obstacles mar your drive.

HEALTHY GEEZER
Riding a bike gives you a substantial workout. I enjoy riding bike trails because I get to enjoy nature while getting low-impact exercise. I gave up riding on streets because there are too many dangers posed by cars and trucks. If you don’t want to ride outdoors, you can pedal a stationary bike indoors.

Community Outreach
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.

Lectures & Seminars
The Eyes Have It: Implantable Telescope Technology.

BUILDERS’ & BUYERS’ GUIDE
Melanie Johnson is on the scene to turn your kitchen storage into a dream. Working with a small space or a full pantry, making the most out of your storage is everything. Helpful tips for organizing can help anyone keep a better handle on all the clutter that accumulates in a kitchen, keeping it organized and out of sight.

CUT EXPENSES
When homeowners get the urge to remodel and renovate their homes, two rooms immediately top the list: the kitchen and the bathroom. In the last decade, we’ve seen something of a renaissance in home bathroom design.

BRING FUNCTION AND STYLE TO YOUR PANTRY
Wire baskets are excellent for all those items that don’t sit well on a shelf, like bags of chips, snacks, pasta and packages of condiments. Potatoes and onions are also great candidates for these baskets; they stay fresh longer in a well-ventilated space.

WAYS TO SAVE GREEN
Did you cringe when you read “energy efficient”? I don’t blame you if you did; the concept of making your home more energy-efficient bears the myth of it costing you an arm and a leg. That’s simply not the case; there are easy and affordable upgrades you can make to your home to save you money on your energy bills.

SWEET RETREATS
Check out these engaging looks from the masters at Space: interiors. All adults need a retreat – from the family, from the chores in the kitchen or just somewhere wonderful to curl up with a book on a rainy day. And at the end of the day, isn’t this where we all end up, seeking relaxation before the lights go out?.

KEEP YOUR LAWN
Reduce the risk of disease by keeping your lawn healthy. Mow high to encourage deeply rooted grass that is more drought-tolerant and resistant to disease problems. Water early in the day so the grass leaves, blades, dry quickly and less water is lost to evaporation.

5 TOP TRENDS
It´s your home’s focal point. The site of some of your best moments and the base of operations for entertaining – it’s your kitchen, and no room in your home is more kitchen, and no room in your home is more valuable. A magnificent kitchen defines a home, and bringing your kitchen to this level means capitalizing on today’s top trends.

TALK of the TOWN
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AT CRITICAL MASS 6
Critical Mass 6 at Shreveport Regional Art Council’s (SRAC) artspace offered any artist who submitted their artwork a chance to see it on the walls of this vast, wood-floored, two-story gallery. There was no jurying process, which meant that anything entered automatically got in.

on the SCENE
The 2018 Northwest Louisiana Go Red For Women Luncheon.