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Richard Folmer
I would be remiss if I didn't mention the attendance at your funeral, but it had not happened when I wrote these lines for [318 Forum]. If I were to guess, I would suppose that there will have been few open seats when the service began for you at First United Methodist Church.

Richard Sloan Folmer
I will profoundly miss my friend Richard Folmer. He taught me more than I can say, was always kind, treated everyone with decency and warmth, and loved to joke around. I’m so lucky that I got to work with him in this field that we both love so much ... But mostly, I’m just happy to have known him.

Joe Biden Gets Something Right
Of course, Joe Biden campaigned largely from his basement while running for president of the United States. Many in the media, including The Washington Times, referred to him as “Hidin’ Biden” as a result. He’s already spent 28 percent of his first year as commander-in-chief in his home back in Delaware.

Burning Love
“That’s nasty,” I said. “Have you ever seen an 8-year-old boy’s hands?” “I have 10 grandchildren,” she said. “They’re filthy, aren’t they?” She stared back at me blankly.

Shreveport Little Theatre unveils coffee table book
“The Maker of Dreams” — the name of SLT’s first production in 1922 — is also the name of a 12” x 12” embossed, foiled, hardcover coffee table pictorial. You will find some 400 pictures in it — taken during approximately 900 productions, paying tribute to the actors, actresses and directors who have displayed their talents over the years.

318 | Briefly
Advanced Call Center Technologies (ACT) is investing $1.5 million to develop a new customer care center in Shreveport that will create 600 direct new jobs. Louisiana Economic Development estimates the project will result in 314 indirect jobs, for a total of more than 900 new jobs in Louisiana’s Northwest region.

4 [NEW ON THE FOOD SCENE] FLAVORFUL RESTAURANTS TO FALL IN LOVE WITH
As Sarah explained, “We expanded our menu to have breakfast pastries, fresh-baked bread, desserts, cookies, brownies, cookie cakes and then King Cakes during Mardi Gras. We would do a lunch ‘pop-up’ where we would make a sandwich out of the fresh-baked breads that we make.

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Function First
One area of innovation in physical therapy was developed in Norway. It’s called Red Cord and uses a method called Neurac, an acronym for neuromuscular activation. Neurac can be an effective treatment for injury recovery and neurological conditions when combined with suspension.

Where is the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic headed?
SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that has caused the current COVID-19 the wave has come on and accelerated, the pandemic, has circulated since late wave has begun to withdraw and the number 2019 and was declared a pandemic in early 2020.

Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. It is most often diagnosed in women between the ages of 35 and 45, with at least 20 percent of cases diagnosed in women over 65.

Thyroid Awareness Month
More than half of the Americans suffering from a thyroid disorder go undiagnosed. During January, National Thyroid Awareness Month presents the opportunity to educate populations on the significance of this small, butterfly-shaped gland located just above your collarbone and in front of the windpipe.

318 Talk
MARCH 3: VIRGINIA K. SHEHEE MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMEN AWARDS CEREMONY..

On the Scene
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