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Kevin L. Murphy Honored As Best-In-State Wealth Advisor

by Forbes 2020-21 FEBRUARY 11 • 2021 ONLINE EDITION

Kevin Murphy, CFP® a Private Wealth Advisor with Ameriprise Financial in Shreveport, was named to the list of “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” published by Forbes. The rankings are based on data provided by thousands of the nation’s most productive advisors. Murphy was chosen based on assets under management, industry experience, compliance record and best practices in his practice and approach to working with clients. Murphy is part of Laveer Wealth Management, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. #4 Kevin L. Murphy, CFP® Private Wealth Advisor/Managing Partner, Laveer Wealth Management A private wealth advisor practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC Chairman’s Advisory Council 2000-2021 Shreveport, Louisiana

Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors Methodology 2021

The Forbes ranking of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative criteria, gained through telephone, virtual and in-person due diligence interviews, and quantitative data. Those advisors that are considered have a minimum of seven years experience, and the algorithm weights factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience and those that encompass best practices in their approach to working with clients. Portfolio performance is not a criteria due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. Neither Forbes or SHOOK receive a fee in exchange for rankings.

For the full methodology visit www.forbes.com/sites/rjshook/2021/02/11/forbes-best-in-state-wealth-advisors-methodology-2021.

For the full list of Forbes’ Best In-State Wealth Advisors and more visit www.forbes.com/best-in-state-wealth-advisors; advisors can complete a survey for upcoming rankings and get more information at www.SHOOKresearch.com.)

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As a Private Wealth Advisor, Murphy provides financial advice that is anchored in a solid understanding of client needs and expectations, provided in one-on-one relationships with his clients. Murphy has 39 years of experience with Ameriprise Financial.

Kevin L. Murphy, CFP® 738 N Ashley Ridge Loop Shreveport, LA 71106 318.861.3521 Kevin.L.Murphy@ampf.com

Laveer Wealth Management

A private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC

Laveer Wealth Management Ameriprise Private Wealth Advisory Practice

Christopher P. Murphy, CRPC®, APMA®, BFA™ Financial Advisor

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Kevin L Murphy, CFP® Private Wealth Advisor | Managing Partner Chairman's Advisory Council 2000 - 2021 Kevin.L.Murphy@ampf.com

Tanner Murphy, CFA®, CRPC®, CLTC® Financial Advisor Tanner.Murphy@ampf.com

This ranking was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person and telephone due diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively, a major component of a ranking algorithm that includes client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, and firm nominations; as well as a quantitative review that includes assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research, LLC and not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client’s experience. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receive compensation in exchange for placement on the ranking. For more information: www.SHOOKresearch.com.

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When my prior editor, Devin White, decided she wanted to pursue her dream job of becoming a school teacher, I persuaded Seva to take over the editor’s role. She accepted on an interim basis until we could do the proper search to find another special person for this job. Unfortunately, soon thereafter, the Coronavirus pandemic hit our country and many of our local businesses came to a screeching halt, including SB Magazine. Seva helped us get through those trying times but now she’s moving on to her dream job as the Artistic Director at Providence Classical Academy in Bossier City. I know she will do a great job there, but I’m going to miss her here.

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After returning to Shreveport with her family a few years ago, Elizabeth has been a communications manager and grant writer for local non-profits and an editor for a financial services firm in St. Louis. She has also written many articles for local publications, including SB Magazine.

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Explore the Farmers Markets Home Feature – Renovating an “Old” Farmhouse in Grand Cane Sailing Forward at the Shreveport Yacht Club

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318 Best Kept Secrets Staycation/Nearcation Ask the Experts

64 ON THE COVER Family medicine doctor Natalia Luraguiz, M.D.

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EYE ON SB

BY DEBBIE HENRY

CORK Red River Revel’s CORK, a Wine Festival sponsored

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by Eldorado Casino & Resort was held at Festival Plaza, Downtown Shreveport. CORK XV offered gift bags and signature CORK wine glasses for guests to sample over 100 varieties of fine wines as well as delicious samplings of signature dishes from the area’s finest restaurants and local eateries. The sold-out soiree also included live music and raffles. Wine experts were on hand to offer advice and share their advanced knowledge of wine.

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LSUHS 2021 Research Celebration

1. Dr. Stephan Witt, Dr. Chris Kevil, Dr. Nicholas Goeders, and Dr. Dennis O’Callaghan 2. LaTora Green, Dr. Katraya Williams and Caddo Parish Commissioner Lynn D. Cawthorne 3. Bill Comegys was honored with the Community Champions Award by Dr. Chris Kevil, Vice Chancellor for Research 4. Shirley Tan, M.D., Ammar Husan, M.D. MBA, and Charles Webb, D.O. Assoc Professor Family Medicine 5. Dr. Axel Rodriguez Rosa with Sindhu Thevuthasan, Dr. Keerthish Jaisingh, and Dr. Paari Dominic

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Gemini Theme Announcement Party

1. Gemini Party Chair Bernie Bitting with Gemini Charter Member Ann Criswell 2. Chris and Mary Louise Stansell 3. Michael and Richea Corbin 4. Barrie and Tommy Stephenson 5. Gemini Captain James Purdy with Stephanie Arnold 1

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1. Shreveport Regional Arts Council Executive Director Pam Atchison with husband, Bob Atchison. 2. The LSUS Digital Arts Senior Portfolio Show for 2020-2021 senior student artists held at Central Artstation.

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Viva Las Vino

1. Margaritaville GM Barry Regula and his wife, Toni with Elizabeth Gallagher and her husband Asst General Manager and CFO Michael Gallagher 2. Viva Las Vino, an upscale wine tasting hosted by Margaritaville Resort.

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A-LOT-A Crawfish 1. Edgar and Deshea Guzman, owners of The Lot in Downtown Shreveport 2. Chef John Ortiz, Norman Cone, and Ron Davis 3. John David Ritchie and Paige Melton Misc. A-LOT-A Crawfish Festival at The Lot 1

Running of the Hogs 1. Owners of L.E. & Chalk Kyle and Laura Baudoin 2. Paul Strickland with Laurie and Brandon Gautreau 3. Owner of Whisk and Drake Catering Chef Blake & Hailey Jackson Misc. Azalea Drive Street Party

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ast Ridge Country Club congratulates Shreveport native Sam Burns for his first victory on the PGA Tour at the Valspar Championship!

East Ridge is very proud of his incredible performance and looks forward to watching Sam have a long and successful career.

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SB BEAUTY BOSS

BY JONPAULE CALCOTE

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n honor of Father’s Day and all the awesome men in our lives, we will be looking into the ever growing and wildly popular world of men’s style and grooming.

HAIR TRENDS SEEN ON THE MODERN MEN OF TODAY

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THE SILVER FOX – embracing your natural gray hair is not only extremely popular, but it also shows the world you are confident in your age whatever it may be.

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EFFORTLESS MESSY HAIR – this look is cool and edgy and is easily achieved by applying some texture paste in your hair and tossing it about.

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SLICK IT BACK – keep your side cut short. Apply a little gel to the top and slick back for a well-tailored clean-cut look.

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FACE – Always keep a two-inone clipper and edger handy in your bathroom for daily facial hair clean up.

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BROWS – Having your eyebrows waxed or tweezed is an easy way to achieve a well-groomed look while giving your eyes a more open, awake appearance.

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BODY – There are plenty of Day Spas right here in the Shreveport-Bossier area that offer body waxing services for men professionally and discretely, should you desire.

SKIN CARE

Since your skin is the body’s largest organ, it’s important to take care of it.

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Drink PLENTY OF WATER to keep your skin hydrated.

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Schedule REGULAR FACIALS with a licensed esthetician for deep cleansing, exfoliating and hydrating of your skin.

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Purchase a quick, two or three step SKIN CARE KIT to use at home after your daily shower.

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There’s plenty of SHOWER GELS & BODY WASHES on the market with built-in moisturizers and exfoliants designed specifically for men.

NAIL CARE

Regularly scheduled manis and pedis not only help you to keep a well-groomed appearance but are quite relaxing.

Receiving manis and pedis with your significant other is a great way to bond as a couple.

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THERE ARE MANY MED SPAS right here in our own community which offer treatments that cater to men.

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HAIR RESTORATION is an extremely popular service provided in these Med Spas and can gradually restore our looks and confidence as we age.

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LASER HAIR REMOVAL is another extremely popular service offered to men providing us with a smooth appearance.

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BOTOX is one of the most popular services offered to men in medical spas, helping to gently turn back the hands of time.

THERE IS NOTHING BETTER THAN A SHARP DRESSED MAN. SO, HERE ARE JUST A FEW STYLE TIPS TO KEEP YOU ON POINT IN YOUR DAILY DRESSING ROUTINE. •

KNOW YOUR SIZE – Even the sharpest of outfits can look unstylish if not worn in the right size, whether it be too big or too small. If all else fails, drop by your local tailor for that high end fit.

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DRESSING AGE APPROPRIATE – There is nothing wrong with dressing in trending styles, just be sure not to overdo it. One fail proof way to achieve this is to choose one trend item and pair with your wardrobe staple pieces.

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DRESS IT UP SOME – Life gets hectic, and we often reach for that easy to wear pair of shorts, flip flops or a basic tee. Try working in a nice pair of loafers with those shorts or a well fitted polo with your favorite shorts.

NOT ALL THE TIPS WILL APPLY TO EVERYONE— JUST REMEMBER TO CELEBRATE YOUR PERSONAL STYLE! A MESSAGE FROM JONPAULE: I would like to thank not only my family at SB Magazine but my readers and followers for all the love and support I have received on this journey. I have been writing the Beauty Boss column for 6 months and I’ve so enjoyed sharing my inside knowledge of the fashion and beauty industry with you. I have reached a point in my career where I need to step back from a few projects. This is not a good-bye for the Beauty Boss column but a simple see you later. I will still be bringing you fashion and styling tips, but on a seasonal basis, highlighting the stunning future trends and styles in hair, make-up, and fashion for the each of the changing seasons. With that being said, I would like to leave you with a quote by renowned fashion stylist Rachel Zoe that I practice daily: “Style is a way of saying who you are without having to speak.”

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Explore the The Shreveport-Bossier area has not one or two, but three farmers markets, each with their own unique location, atmosphere, mission, operations, and schedule. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, farmer’s, farmers, and farmers’ are all acceptable variations of the name, and a farmers market is defined as “a market at which local farmers sell their agricultural products directly to consumers.” While there are plenty of fresh farm-grown fruits, vegetables, and legumes to be found, modern farmers markets have grown into so much more.

With the addition of some mix of live music, food vendors, and products made by local artisans, they have become almost events—a welcome outing whether you stroll the markets solo, with a friend or bring the entire family.

Depending on which market you visit, you are sure to find nourishment for the soul: energy in the bustling activity, relaxing entertainment, a plethora of healthy food choices for next week’s meals, and the discovery of locally made products. You may see foods not found in your grocery store, or even bring home a new piece of art.

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BY ELIZABETH DEAL

Farmers Markets Shreveport Farmers’ Market

The Shreveport Farmers’ Market has been around for 35 years, and for the last 20, has been operated by the Red River Revel Arts Festival. The market is considered an important project of the Revel that provides fresh, healthy, locally grown and produced food to the community.

This market is supported by the Downtown Development Authority, Slow Food North Louisiana, and the City of Shreveport. The Shreveport Farmers’ Market is an openair environment located at the downtown Shreveport Festival Plaza, much of it shaded by a pavilion.

The mission of the Shreveport Farmers’ Market is to encourage a strong local food system; increase sustainability of independent local farmers, ranchers, and food producers; and foster stewardship of land and community through public markets. The market also seeks to provide a forum creating cooperation among farmers, other vendors, and the community, while educating consumers, offering a market for farmers to sell their goods, and serving as a business incubator for food artisans. The market brings together people from Northwest Louisiana, Far East Texas, and the Southern Arkansas region.

The Shreveport Farmers’ Market has live music, over 10 vendors preparing food on-site, and cooking demonstrations by local chefs. The market features over 75 vendors with fruits, vegetables, herbs, plants, honey, fresh breads, jams, jellies, pickles, seasonings, sauces, cheeses, flowers, shrimp, prepackaged meals, and ethically raised beef, pork, chicken, and lamb. You’ll find sweets like chocolates, cookies, cakes, candies, donuts, pralines and locally handcrafted items such as art, jewelry, crafts, candles, soaps and dog treats.

a SNAP card can receive a dollar-for-dollar match of up to $20 in purchases, increasing their access to fresh, healthy, locally grown food and providing the vendors with the opportunity for additional sales and income. Some farmers also accept Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Food Coupons available through parish Councils on Aging.

Saturdays, June 5 - August 28 (except June 19) 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM Festival Plaza, 101 Crockett Street www.redriverrevel.com/farmers-market/ @ShreveportFarmersMarket

June 5 - August 28 (except June 19)

According to Market Manager Emerie Eck Gentry, the Shreveport Farmers’ Market is the only USDA-approved farmers market in the Shreveport-Bossier community, which allows for acceptance of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. In May of 2021, the Revel partnered with Louisiana Healthcare Connections to establish a “SNAP Match” program. Now, shoppers with

Saturdays, 7:30am - 12:30pm • Outdoor, Open Air Market & Pavilion with over 75 vendors!

• Social Distancing Measures - Spaced out Booths • Hand Saniizing Staions • Live Music and Cooking Demonstraions • SNAP Benefits Accepted by most vendors

A community service project of RedRiverRevel.com/Shreveport-Farmers-Market

FESTIVAL PLAZA, SHREVEPORT Located at 101 Crockee Street

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candles, wood and metal crafts, jewelry, clothing, and leather, plus laser etching and artists in various mediums. Some vendors do custom work on-site.

A combination of food vendors and food trucks serve favorites on-site: tamales, street tacos, meatball hoagies, barbecue, turkey legs, chicken and dumplings, and more. You can also find beef jerky, nutty bars, kettle corn, fresh squeezed lemonade, real fruit smoothies, and cotton candy. Wandering down the aisles, you’re sure to hear local Navy veteran Garland Wilford singing and playing guitar, and sometimes making jokes.

Bossier City Farmers Market

This Bossier City Farmers Market is in its sixth year of operation, and had the longest duration in the area, essentially tracking growing season. Rain or shine, the market is open on Saturday mornings continuously for eight months of the year. Over 75 vendors represent farmers, hobbyists, businesses, non-profits, restaurants, food trucks, entrepreneurs, artists, crafters, and other creative types. Even the Bossier Library comes once a month. Farmers come from Louisiana, Texas and Arkansas and the market will only sell fresh fruits and vegetables that are grown in the U.S. The market location is outside on the south side of Pierre Bossier Mall. But don’t be deterred by the parking lot location; there’s a half-acre of grassy area to eat, relax and play. Vendor booths are spread throughout the blacktop and green spaces surrounding the building.

The mission of Bossier City Farmers Market is to give local farmers and businesses the opportunity to interact, acquire and sell to new and existing customers; develop a local market that operates every weekend without breaks so vendors can develop quality relationships with their new customers over a long period of time; and create a family event that is easily accessible with ample parking and a variety of products and great food.

The market offers fresh vegetables, fruits, cheeses, and eggs; Gulf shrimp; pickles, salsa, jellies, jams, and honey; baked goods; boudin sausage; spices and nuts; and fresh flowers. The market has seen a growth in products from local artists and makers, with handmade goods like soaps,

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Founder and Market Manager Chris Graham emphasizes the family-friendly feel at the market for both shoppers and among the vendors. The vendors help each other out and refer clients to one another. Graham has witnessed some food vendors purchasing vegetables early in the morning on-site from the farmers to use in cooking the menu items they will sell that day.

And pet lovers rejoice. Pets are welcome on a leash, and you’ll find a number of vendors selling pet treats, pet clothing, and even pet furniture. A special “dog days of summer” event is scheduled for July 3 with pet-themed vendors, local rescues and non-profits, a shaded pet zone, and an ice pool for splashing and cooling off (for the pets, not their people!)

Saturdays, April 3 – November 20 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Pierre Bossier Mall 2950 E. Texas St., Bossier City www.bossiercityfarmersmarket.com @BossierCityFarmersMarket

And don’t worry if you can’t make it to Provenance in June…they are planning to have a farmers market in the fall!

Thursdays: June 10, 17, 24 4:00 - 8:00 PM Windrush Park 1968 Bridgewater Avenue, Shreveport www.yourprovenance.com/events/ @YourProvenance @ProvenanceTND

Provenance Farmers Market

The Provenance Farmers Market has been operating for almost a decade and has grown exponentially over the years. There will be three Summer Markets & Music Farmers Markets, open to the public on Thursdays in June, located at Windrush Park in the Provenance Neighborhood.

Provenance is proud to take part in the “shop local” and “eat local” movements by providing a place for local vendors to sell their goods. Provenance also believes strongly in promoting Louisiana culture and the arts in the Shreveport-Bossier community. As a Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND), Provenance was nationally awarded a “Best in America Community” and hearkens back to the days when such events regularly took place within neighborhoods.

A farmers market can be a whole new world of fresh, nutritious, seasonal and minimally processed foods good for your health (and your waistline!). If you’ve never been to one, there’s nothing like seeing a farmer pull food in crates from the back of a truck, choosing your own fruits and vegetables out of a long line of baskets, or tasting a homecooked meal made with the freshest of ingredients. Shopping at the farmers market also provides direct economic support to regional farmers and businesses. And a farmers market can foster community, filled with good food, good music, and good friends!

The market has a beautiful outdoor setting with a sprawling lawn and many trees--a perfect place for picnicking and listening (and dancing) to the music by local bands. Family and pet friendly, there is a playground for the kids and plenty of space for pets to play.

Approximately 35 vendors represent farmers, artisans, crafters and makers.

You’ll find fresh produce and meats from Louisiana and East Texas farmers, plus dairy products, canned goods, baked items, handmade gifts, local artists, and more. Food vendors and food trucks are on hand for an easy and delicious picnic dinner!

Live music starts at 4:30 pm and the line-up is Hali Brown on June 10; TD McMurry on June 17; and the Mike Woods Band on June 24. Matt Snyder of Pinpoint Marketing serves as the market manager.

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SB SWEETS & EATS

BY ELLEN TRICE

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hether you select them from a grocery store display, buy them in a peck-sized basket at a roadside vendor or choose them fresh and fragrant from a farmer's market, there is no taste and smell that says summer in the South more than sweet, juicy peaches! Peach season in North Louisiana begins in June. And the most frequently asked questions at the peach displays, “Are these local? Were they grown in Ruston?”

“Ruston peaches” are not a particular variety, according to Ed Lester, a veteran farmer known by many for hosting a mega produce stand on the west bank of the Red River in Coushatta. He notes that about 12-15 peach varieties have been tested and proven a good match for our North Louisiana climate. And although there is a ‘Red Ruston’ variety, “Ruston peaches” is more a moniker given to peaches grown in or near Ruston.

Peaches trace their roots back to China, eventually finding their way to the United States courtesy of early Spanish explorers who landed in Florida. The easy-to-grow fruit trees spread up the Eastern seaboard and across the southeastern states. Well suited to the milder climates of the South, indigenous farmers and settlers were known to grow the fruit trees individually or in orchards, and peach stones taken along as settlers moving West helped the spread of the sweet-tasting fruit.

What happens when weather makes a drastic change from the norm – such as the week-long freeze experienced locally in mid-February?

Some varieties take it better than others, according to Mark Wilson of the LSU Ag Center.

Peaches benefit from “chilling hours” prior to budding. For trees needing more chilling hours, February’s icebox weather was beneficial. However, for trees with already swelling break buds, the freezing temps were damaging.

“All around, we are probably going to see a onefifth reduction in our crop volume, and therefore the peaches may cost a little more.” And the reduced crops may stick around for a while, says Wilson, noting that trees damaged by the

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icy weather often take a season or two to recover from the damaging cold.

At the risk of sounding like Bubba’s recitation of shrimp dishes in “Forrest Gump,” the list of ways to serve peaches goes on and on. Have a bowl of some traditional fresh peaches and cream or other classics like peach pies, desserts, and bakery items. Throw some peaches on the grill or make homemade peach ice cream for dessert on the Fourth of July. Have a refreshing peach smoothie, iced tea or sangria or try some newcomers to the table like tangy peach salsa. Take this opportunity to preserve some spiced peaches or make jams and jellies to enjoy throughout the year.

Enjoy some North Louisiana peaches soon…

they start to disappear in late

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WHEN IS A

PEACH RIPE?

Ripe peaches will have an all-over base color of a warm yellow – with no green spots. The side of the peach that faces the sun will have blushes of pink to warm, dark pink. A ripe peach will have that wonderful “peachy” smell and have a little “give” to the touch. For a not-quite-ripe peach, put it in a spot that gets some filtered sun. It should soften in a day or two.

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318 SECRETS

BEST KEPT

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We asked SB readers and advertisers to provide us with their best kept secrets about the local SBC area. If you have a secret about restaurants, events, landmarks, businesses, neighborhoods, or history of the area, we want to know!

Tell us at sbmag.net and your secret might be featured in 318 Best Kept Secrets Part Two! 1.

Shreveport was first settled in 1803 and it was originally named “Shreve Town.” It wasn’t until 1839 that the town was incorporated as “Shreveport.”

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The R. W. Norton Art Foundation is home to the extremely rare Double Elephant Folio of The Birds of America by John James Audubon.

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restless spirit. Several former mayors of Shreveport and the infamous Madame Annie McCune are buried there.

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The Korner Lounge has drag Bingo every Sunday, 5 to 8 pm.

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The world’s first ever Shriners Hospital was founded in Shreveport in 1922.

Shreveport has the highest property taxes in the state of Louisiana, causing many people moving to the area to establish residency outside the city limits.

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Alligator sightings are a common occurrence at Caddo Lake, which contains a wetland.

Kenny Wayne Shepherd revisited his roots by recording “Goin’ Home” in Shreveport-based Blade Studios.

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At the Sci-Port Discovery Center you can raise a 500-lb motor with a giant lever or make a polymer, all in the name of physical science.

Altered Grace is the one-stop shop for designer jewelry, women's clothing, furniture, custom rugs, quilts, pillows, children's clothing and more.

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Ladies Night at Balentine & Co. Jeweler is back.

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The Touchstone Wildlife & Art Museum is a mecca of all things taxidermy. It is home to more than 1,000 stuffed and mounted animals from around the world posed in their natural settings.

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Caddo Lake is the home of hundreds of alleged Bigfoot sightings. This was the topic of a 2006 Travel Channel documentary titled “Bigfoot.”

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In Shreveport, funeral directors are prohibited from giving away matchbooks.

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One of the largest art murals in the U.S. is located in downtown Shreveport. The “Once In A Millennium Moon Mega Mural” covers 25,000 sq. ft. on the side of an AT&T building.

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O.J. Simpson’s defense attorney, Jonnie Cochran, was born in Shreveport.

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The Municipal Auditorium, home of the Louisiana Hayride, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is designated as a National Historic Landmark.

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The original city of Shreveport was housed within sixty-four blocks that had the Red River and Cross Bayou as boundary lines.

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The neon words “HOT HOT HOT” conjure up only one thing in the hearts of those from the 318: Southern Maid Donuts. The warm, succulent circles of sugary goodness are glazed with love.

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Shreveport was listed by Fast Company as an ideal starting place to foster tech startups and it is home to CoHabitat Foundation, which helps lure would-be startups to the area.

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4C Coffee House LLC has historically preserved architecture, a mural depicting Grand Cane’s past. The state-of-the-art equipment lend to a perfect melding of past and present.

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In 1925, George T. Bishop elegantly refurbished the 601 Spring building with spectacular coffered ceilings, hand carved woodwork, inlaid earthenware tiles, bronze chandeliers and solid wood cathedral-style doors to make it the now stunning venue.

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Don O’Byrne designed & built-out both Don Juanz restaurants using reclaimed, recycled & re-purposed building materials.

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601 Spring now occupies the George T. Bishop building which is the architectural gem known to most as the Antique Car Museum.

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The Oakland Cemetery is also rumored to be haunted by a

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Author Charlaine Harris writes her Sookie Stackhouse novels based on the area around New Orleans. These novels were the inspiration for the television series known as True Blood; parts were filmed in Shreveport.

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C.E. Byrd High School students are growing lettuce in a newlycompleted hydroponics farm.

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The poet Ephraim David Tyler made his home in Shreveport.

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The actual name of Fort Humbug in Shreveport was Fort Turnbull, but the fort was hastily constructed as a decoy to make spies think that the city had adequate military protection. There were even fake cannons put into place to make the fort look more realistic. When it was discovered that the Fort was a decoy, it was said to be nothing more than a great big humbug, and the name stuck from then on.

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The Lot is a fabulous new place to bring your family to enjoy great food, art, and music.

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Unparalleled Fashions is an online boutique housed right here in Shreveport! A home based business with trendy, chic and affordable women’s fashion and accessories.

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All of Don Juanz seafood is wild-caught and none is farm-raised.

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The section of land known as Bossier Parish was named in honor of Pierre Evariste John Baptiste Bossier, a former Creole general, who became a cotton farmer in Bossier Parish. He is considered one of the first European settlers in the area.

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Willis-Knighton Health System, a not for profit corporation, believes in tithing the bottom line and donates a minimum of 10 percent of its profits back into the community each year to support worthy organizations and activities. The health system understands its responsibility to improve not just the health but also the quality of life of the people it serves.

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Village Cuisine has one weekend a month Steak Night with an upscale menu. Chef Rhonda personally hand cuts local beef from Salley Beef. And it’s the only time they serve Bread Pudding with a whiskey sauce.

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Mardi Gras celebrations in Shreveport date to the mid-19th century when krewes and parades were organized along the lines of those of New Orleans. Mardi Gras in Shreveport did not survive the cancellations caused by World War I.

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Barksdale Air Force Base opened in 1933 and currently has a population of roughly 7,800 Active Duty and Reservists, 7,700 Family Members, 2,150 Civilian Employees and 40,000 Retirees.

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Shreveport is home to a science center called Sci-Port.

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Now an event venue full of vintage charm, 601 Spring was once a Country Music Dance Hall with performers like Elvis, Hank Williams, Ray Charles, & Aretha Franklin.

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Balentine & Co. Jeweler has two jewelers, each with over 40 years of experience.

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Caitlin Rose is a local artist who will go to your house for a kids/adult parties and throw a paint party.

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Port City Bar B Que has off the menu specials and Ryan will sing anything you want him to while wearing a flamingo hat.

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Chocolate Pineapple serves chocolate bacon.

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Fairfield Place is the oldest house on Fairfield.

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The only chief of the Supreme Court used to live at Fairfield Place.

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Georgia's Hair has been at its location for decades and when the owner passed, she left the business to her hairdressers. They do it all, from cuts, to color, to perms, facials and massages.

Lakeshore Mountain Bike Trail is a 4.8-mile bike trail near Cross Lake. Dogs are welcome.

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Gullo's Fresh Produce & Bake Shop has been in business for over 50 years.

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Heavenly Whole’s staff is amazing and goes above and beyond to make guests feel comfortable and relaxed during hydrotherapy colonics.

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The Louisiana State Exhibit Museum is a popular landmark in Shreveport.

Gerald McCaffery, a Jesuit scholastic and former French teacher for Jesuit High School (now Loyola College Prep), wrote a letter to Charles Schulz in the spring of 1966 to ask permission to use Snoopy from the Peanuts cartoon strip as the school mascot. Schulz gave permission in a letter dated May 3, 1966 and the image of Snoopy as a World War I "flyer" in pursuit of the Red Baron. The image has represented Loyola College Prep since.

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Shreveport is home to the NAHL hockey team, the Shreveport Mudbugs.

Shreveport-based Moonbot Studios is responsible for publishing the popular “Guardians of Childhood” books which were later adapted into an animated feature film by DreamWorks Animation.

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Shreveport is home to some spooky ghosts. The Hanging Tree is supposedly one such haunted site, located near Cross Lake. When standing underneath the tree, the temperature is rumored to drop 20 degrees and you can hear the moans of children.

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Every June vibrant wild sunflowers bloom along the Boom or Bust Byway, making it ideal for a scenic Sunday drive.

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Riverboat gambling was introduced to Shreveport in the mid 1990s, helping to spur economic growth and revival of the downtown and cultural areas.

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The Outlets at Louisiana Boardwalk is the largest shopping, dining, and entertainment complex in the state.

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The history of the YMCA at Camp Forbing is rich and storied.

In 1940, the Y took over Camp Lassa (“Louisiana Sunday School Association”) and operated it for the next 75 years.

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You can bring your pup with you to drop off your cleaning at Azalea Cleaners to get a doggie biscuit. They are pet friendly.

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Once in a Millennium Moon mural sits on the corner of Cotton and Marshall. It features 19 people from ages three months to 80 years old. The models were selected randomly from a cast of thousands, and reflect the beautiful diversity of our city. It is one of the largest publicly-funded murals in the nation and was produced by a team of professional artists and 2,600 community painters under the guidance of muralist Meg Saligman.

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Shreveport is actually a shorter drive to Dallas than it is to New Orleans.

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Great Raft Brewery is the first brewery to open in Shreveport since the Prohibition. They offer free tours on Saturdays, complete with tastings.

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The much-loved Mudbugs played for a spell in the Hirsch Memorial Coliseum, a 10,300-seat multi-purpose arena that now hosts wrestling matches and concerts.

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No monkeying around, Shreveport is home to Chimp Haven, a sanctuary for chimpanzees who have been retired from biomedical research and the entertainment industry.

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Heavenly Whole’s clinic offers massage, esthetician services, holistic health products and locally owned “Move” water.

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Nate's BBQ has the Big Nasty Sandwich - hamburger patty, sausage and pulled pork with cole slaw.

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Women operate Red River Brewery; 9 of 12 employees are women.

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SB Rides has glow in the dark bicycle tours available in Shreveport & Bossier.

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The Korner Lounge is Shreveport’s oldest bar and one of the oldest LGBTQ bars in the country.

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SWEPCO now offers several interactive dashboards to help you think about – and act on – your energy use.

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Shreveport is blooming with a whopping 20,000 rose bushes at the American Rose Center, which has been the headquarters of the American Rose Society for 40 years.

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Fans of swoon-worthy Jared Leto take note—those baby blues were made right here in Shreveport.

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Azalea Cleaners has a press on the spot service from 6:30 am to noon for customers who need something pressed to wear to work or an important meeting.

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Need a guide to the stars? There is an official movie guide that is decked out with all the what’s what and who’s who on Shreveport-filmed movies and TV shows available online.

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The Twin City Knockers isn’t as devious as it sounds. It’s actually the name of the all-female roller derby team representing the Shreveport-Bossier City region.

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The Cleaning Lady is a cleaning company that offers cleaning services and lawn care!

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Geaux Chic, Top Priority Tax Pros, and Logan McConathy of State Farm sponsor the Real Gunkie Fashion Festival.

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Country Market Meat & Deli in Sibley, Louisiana, uses a different type of meat that is not Angus.

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Cedric Glover, the first African-American to be elected mayor in Shreveport, took office in 2006.

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Herby-K’s is the place to get a fried shrimp po-boy. They actually flatten the fried shrimp out on the bread and it is oh-so-yummy.

Azalea's Cleaners still offers coffee for special occasions and if you spill it they can get it out.

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Caddo Lake is the site of the infamous Swanson’s Landing boating accident that occurred in 1869. A steamer caught fire, killing 69 passengers.

The legal cannabis industry is predicted to outpace all other industries in terms of job growth by 2030, and LSUS wants to be at the forefront regionally for education surrounding this new emerging market.

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The Red River that flows through Shreveport wasn’t always a shipping hub. For a spell the river was filled with so much silt that it was considered un-navigable, until an initiative in the 1990s helped to reestablish it as a major thoroughfare.

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The golden spike, commemorating the completion of the eastwest Vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific Railroad, was driven at Bossier City on July 12, 1884 by Julia "Pansy" Rule--the first such spike driven by a woman.

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Even though it’s situated in the “Dirty South” with a humid climate, Shreveport averages one snowy day a year.

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The beef used at Don Juanz is certified, choice-grade Angus beef.

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Every quarter the Azalea Cleaner’s team gets together to decide where we will make a difference in the community.

They are always collecting donations and looking for ways to help in the community.

LSUS July summer camps are Full STEAM Ahead! From Digi Design, Coding Games, Mindstorm Robotics, 3D Printing, and Programming Games, they have your summer anchored with fun and education.

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Taqueria La Michoacana is the place to get amazing $2 tamales.

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KTBS anchor Bill Lynn gives away free bikes to ShreveportBossier kids monthly.

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Shreveport-Bossier is the commercial and cultural center of the Ark-La-Tex region, where Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas meet.

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Shreveport has a family-owned hydroponic urban farm?

Cotton Street Farms has lunch salads on weekdays.

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The largest children’s festival in the state is held in Shreveport.

Artbreak features art, theater events, food, and a 5K race.

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Slattery Building, for a time, was the tallest privately-owned building in the state of Louisiana.

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Real Gunkie Fashion Festival hosted by Tki Francis is a fashionable event featuring fashion designers, live entertainment, vendors, food, and fun will be the evening of August 7 in the Eastbank District and Plaza in Bossier City.

Shreveport has been named “All American City” three times— in 1953, 1979, and 1999.

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Bayou Deli Casserole has homemade pies and cookies baked daily for your quick sweet fix.

The Long-Allen Bridge, which also goes by “Neon Bridge” and “Texas Street Bridge,” is truly a work of art in its own right.

Constructed in 1933, the cantilever bridge is adorned with bright neon lights and extends across the Red River.

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Avalon Hair Salon can travel to you.

The Barksdale Global Power Museum has a large collection of vintage military aircraft. It is home of the 2nd Bomb Wing, the 8th Air Force, and the new Air Force Global Strike Command.

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Glamour'Us salon allows licensed professionals such as cosmetologists, estheticians, and nail technicians, to work on their customer at the same time.

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Shreveport is the third-largest city in the state of Louisiana and the 113th-largest city in the United States.

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GGVR Arcade on Line Avenue has been open for 2 years and is an absolute hidden gem.

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In the late 1980s and early 1990s, several programmers working at Softdisk in Shreveport developed technology that would lead to the creation of Wolfenstein 3D and Doom.

A.C. Steere School, expanded in 1938, is named for developer Albert Coldwell Steere, the founder of the Broadmoor neighborhood. The institution was designed by Edward F. Neill of Shreveport and added in 1991 to the National Register of Historic Places.

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Altered Grace Boutique designs their own tees and offers custom designed tees.

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The best jukebox in town can be played at the Lucky Liquor, one of Shreveport’s best dive bars. Lucky Liquor’s other claim to fame is that it is shown in the opening credits of “True Blood.”

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Shreveport enjoys a solid reputation in the sports industry. It is home to some sports superstars, including Terry Bradshaw, Todd Walker, and Tommy Maddox.

Shreveport is home to Fort Humbug, a “slight-of-hand” military site. The actual name was Fort Turnbull, but it was hastily constructed as a decoy to make spies think that the city had adequate military protection. It was stocked with fake cannons made of felled trees and it actually worked. When it was discovered that the Fort was a decoy, it was said to be nothing more than a great big humbug, and the name stuck.

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The largest casino in Shreveport, Louisiana, according to gaming machines and table games put together, is Eldorado Resort Casino Shreveport. The Eldorado Resort Casino Shreveport total casino square footage is 28,917 square feet.

The first settlers came to the Stonewall area in the early 1830’s. Colonel Edwards moved his family and possessions from Society Hill, South Carolina to a place they named the Bee Gum Community. This is approximately three miles east of the present Town of Stonewall.

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All Don Juanz margaritas are made from freshly squeezed lime juice and all-natural ingredients- no artificial flavors or syrups are used.

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In 1884, the Town of Haughton took its name from the family of William and Harriet Hassell Haughton.

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At Azalea Cleaners you can get a lesson on how to fold a fitted sheet from their plant manager, Jennifer. Bring your fitted sheet and she’ll show you how to do it.

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Shreveport became the capital of Louisiana for a brief spell during the Civil War, after Baton Rouge and Opelousas were both seized by the Union.

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Caddo Parish is named for the Caddo Indians who once inhabited that area.

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Mardi Gras in Shreveport was revived beginning in 1984 with the organization of the Krewe of Apollo.

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Chocolate Pineapple serves stuffed cheesecakes.

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GGVR is NWLA's only Virtual Reality arcade and is the only spot in Shreveport-Bossier with a real Retro Arcade.

Shreveport is the commercial and industrial center for a threestate region (known as the Ark-La-Tex). Important products include petroleum, natural gas, chemicals, iron and steel products, cotton, and lumber.

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Youree Drive was named after Missouri-born banker Peter Youree who became one of Shreveport's most prominent businessmen.

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Shreveport, and its sister city, Bossier City (founded in 1884 and incorporated in 1907) together have six historic districts and many landmarks listed on the National Register.

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The City of Shreveport became an incorporated township in 1839. Shreveport is named for Captain Henry Miller Shreve to honor his contribution to the settlement of the region.

Shreveport was named the seat of Parish government on October 6, 1840.

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The Red River, opened by Shreve in the 1830s, remained navigable until 1914 when disuse, owing to the rise of the railroad as the preferred means of transporting goods and people, allowed it to begin silting up.

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Shreveport is 326 miles from New Orleans.

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Ki Mexico has a ramen noodle night. Reservations required!

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Shreveport, located about 20 miles from the Texas border and 40 miles from the Arkansas border, is in Louisiana's “other side.” The city is bisected by a north-south and an east-west interstate highway, making it and other popular destinations within an easy drive.

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Robinson Theatre has a "date night" with an elegant buffet dinner and a cash bar.

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President George W. Bush was taken to Barksdale AFB for safety after the first of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

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The Shreveport Symphony Orchestra is Louisiana’s oldest continually operating professional orchestra and one of the most respected regional orchestras in the United States.

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Shreveport is second only to New Orleans among Louisiana cities with multiple historic landmarks.

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Grand prize winners of the Louisiana Film Prize have included directors from Los Angeles, New Orleans, El Dorado, and Shreveport.

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Shreveport's most famous musician, blues guitarist and singer "Lead Belly" (Huddie William Leadbetter), was born near Shreveport in 1888.

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The Women's Department Club is 100 years old.

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Betty Virginia Park was given to the city by Elias Goldstein and his partner A.C. Steere in honor of their daughters, Betty and Virginia, respectively.

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The town of Benton is named for 19th century U.S. Senator Thomas Hart Benton, a Democrat from Missouri and an ally of U.S. President Andrew Jackson.

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Stonewall, DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, is located six miles south of Shreveport, LA and West of Interstate 49.

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The Highland Historic District boasts almost 100 acres of beautiful Colonial Revival, Queen Anne, and bungalow/ craftsman homes, some built as early as 1875.

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Stonewall remained a dairy and farming community until the 1960’s when people began to realize its proximity to Shreveport, its friendly industry people, and its progressive educational system. The town would soon become a bedroom community to Shreveport.

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Shreveport is 452 miles driving distance from the ocean at Gulf Shores.

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The Shreveport Regional Airport is served by four airlines to seven major destinations.

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318 Restaurant Week is an initiative launched in 2016 by the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau and its partners.

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LSUS will begin offering a “Careers in Cannabis” course.

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Southland Printing is now the largest privately held, familyowned parking ticket manufacturer in the United States, which is a source of pride for Southland’s owner, John A. Manno, Jr., and his employees.

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Governor John Bel Edwards and Amazon announced the company’s first robotics fulfillment center in Louisiana.

The $200 million capital investment located in the Hunter Industrial Park nears interstates 20, 49, and 220 and will provide over 1,000 jobs to the Shreveport-Bossier community.

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The Shreveport Little Theatre & Academy is celebrating its 100th consecutive season in 2021.

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Gullo's Fresh Produce and Bake Shop is located on a farm.

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Bossier City is not the Bossier Parish seat. The parish courthouse is located instead in Benton, about 12 miles (19 km) to the north of Bossier City.

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Shed Road, the first all-weather turnpike in the American South, was constructed in the 1870s and operated from 1874 to 1886. It extended for 9 miles (14 km) from Red Chute to the Red River.

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As a key Air Force Global Strike Command base, Barksdale has a pivotal role in providing a large part of the nation's deterrent force.

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Abraham Winter, a Jewish immigrant to Shreveport in 1840, also established Shreveport’s first department store, the Winter Company, in 1849.

Allegiant Airlines has service to Los Angeles and Las Vegas with seasonal flights to Destin & Orlando/Sanford.

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Elvis sang the jingle for the delicious Southern Maid Donuts commercial in the 1950s. It was the only commercial he ever did.

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The 16-story structure — built in the 1950s and named the Petroleum Tower, reflecting the commodity that then ruled the local economy — was vacant and asbestos-laden when given to the non-profit Community Renewal International (CRI) in 2001.

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The Feibelman’s Store in Shreveport was designed by architect Samuel G. Weiner. It opened in 1925 and was the first store in town to offer its own credit card.

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Shreveport is also renowned for its historic landmarks. One example is the McNeill Street Pumping Station, a waterworks dating back to 1887, which is still operational today.

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The cities of Shreveport and Bossier City share an arena football team, the Bossier-Shreveport Battle Wings.

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Haughton is home of the Buccaneers.

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The original Shreveport town site consisted of 64 city blocks divided by eight streets running west from the Red River and eight streets running south from Cross Bayou, a tributary of the Red River. Today, this 64-block area is the city's central business district and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

To be continued in our July Issue… Stay tuned!

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SB HOME MATTERS

BY HAILEY LAWSON

SUMMERTIME

POOL CARE J une 21st marks the official start to the summer season, so it’s time to get your pool in tip-top shape for the months ahead! As you prepare for family gatherings and poolside parties, pool maintenance is a necessity.

It’s important to know how to keep your pool crystal clear for playing and relaxing in the summer sun.

Here are a few pool maintenance tips to get this summer season off to a great start and keep you lounging in the sun all summer long.

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CHECK POOL LEVELS

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3.0 ppm. It’s best to check your pool water near dusk at least four hours after all swimmers have left the pool. If necessary, add chemicals to rebalance the pool water pH and chlorine levels.

Shock your pool water once per week with large amounts of chlorine to eliminate algae and other contaminants. The amount of shock you use varies, so follow the chemical manufacturer’s instructions. It’s best to shock your pool at dusk and then let your pump run continuously for 24 hours before swimming again.

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KEEP IT CLEAN

Thoroughly clean your pool at least once or twice a week.

Empty the skimmer baskets daily and skim the surface of your pool with a net for leaves and debris as necessary.

Routinely vacuum debris off the bottom of your pool’s floor. Also, apply a quick scrub with a pool surface cleaner at the pool’s waterline to keep it looking fresh.

UTILIZE CIRCULATION

The more you run your filtration system, the cleaner your pool will be – and you’ll spend less time keeping the chemicals balanced in the water. However, running your filtration system 24 hours a day is not very realistic. You want to run your filtration system as much as possible, but a good goal is a duration of 8 to 12 hours, sometimes longer in warmer climates. Investing in a variable speed pool pump that can run at a lower speed during the day will consume less energy and save a few dollars.

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Starting the summer with a clean pool is the best way to guarantee lots of summer fun in the coming months. Don’t forget to add some playful additions for entertainment, like a volleyball net, a basketball hoop, or some beach balls.

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“Old”Farmhouse

BY ADAM BAILEY

Renovating an

in GRAND CANE This newly renovated Louisiana farmhouse seems to have evolved over time. Step inside and see how many of Louisiana’s blended cultures have created this one-ofa-kind architectural statement just outside of Grand Cane, Louisiana.

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n northwest Louisiana, “porch life” is as much a part of the cultural fabric as Southern Baptist churches, cotton fields, and sweet tea. So when Ellen Jarratt decided to renovate her family’s farmhouse, she knew that the porch would be central to the character of the house. She also wanted any restoration project to bring new life to the property through historic culture and context. “I wanted to make sure any renovation felt like it may have been part of the original house, dating all the way back to the late-1800s.”

The result? A freshly renovated “old” farmhouse—a justunder-2,000-square-foot Southern belle of a home—that beautifully pays homage to the property’s historical past.

Known locally as the White Gate house, it effortlessly evokes the feeling of a traditional farmhouse without feeling stodgy. It’s timeless, old, and beautiful—and is wrapped with the perfect amount of porch space. “This house was designed to have a different zone of porch for every part of the day,” Jarratt admits.

Make no mistake, in northwest Louisiana, residential architecture is as unique and diverse as the people who live there. Similar to the way the area’s bayous and streams merge into the Red River, the architectural character of northwest Louisiana was formed by the blending of various styles and traditions, giving home design its distinct look and feel—one that screams northwest Louisiana! Step inside and see how a piece of that architectural splendor and history is on full display.

The White Gate House Renewed

Located approximately forty-five minutes south of downtown Shreveport ( just head south down U.S. 171 into Desoto Parish), the White Gate house conjures the soul and spirit of its Louisiana location in a number of ways, but the most obvious is its original construction.

Built in the late-1800s, the home’s original construction showcased a central breezeway, or dogtrot, and was covered by a continuous gabled roof—a fairly common feature for homes in the South during that time. Prior to air conditioning or electricity, rural agrarian families built dogtrot houses, also known as dog-run or breezeway houses, to take advantage of air circulation and cross breezes. By using several open windows on the sides of the home, the central open hallway would optimize airflow, as breezes were pulled into each side through open doorways, making it the coolest spot in the house (and one where the family dog was likely to camp out, or trot, hence the name).

The White Gate house is simple in its construction. Made of rough-sawn lumber, it originally consisted of two bedrooms which were divided by a breezeway. “At some point another two more bedrooms were added, giving it a total of four rooms,” Jarratt recalls. “Later, another addition connected the kitchen, which was originally built as a SBMAG.NET

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separate room away from the house. That addition included a dining room, bathroom and utility porch.”

Separated kitchens were a fairly common feature in agrarian homes of late-1800s. It kept excess heat from wood burning stoves away from the main house (remember, you were trying to keep cool). If there ever was an accident, and the kitchen caught fire (which was common back then), you reduced the likelihood that the entire house would go up in flames.

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Northwest Louisiana’s hot and humid climate was also a major influence in the renovation. The home’s large, deep overhangs help provide shade, and the doors on either side of the kitchen are aligned with the front and back porches helping to create cross-ventilation. The house, too, is raised on piers so air can circulate under it.

“How the house was originally sited and designed had to take into account all of the important local-climate conditions. Unfortunately, the dogtrot has been enclosed.

Luckily, the way that the porches are situated, with the windows open, there’s always a constant breeze.”

Other elements also pay homage, though subtle, to the property’s history. The larger, main house—with its rustic, Acadian roots—suggests a humble structure with its simple, flat moldings, and chunky-tapered rafter tails.

The kitchen and dining area, which includes the kitchen,

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dining room and utility deck, evoke a clear transition of the additions to the house—with its newer details. The modernized kitchen, its custom island (with seating) and ceramic subway tile easily compliment the perfectly placed seven-foot, custom-made farmhouse-style dining table—opening up the space in a sort of vernacular progression—adding a little new to the old. “The idea behind the renovation is that the house looks like it had evolved over time,” claims Jarratt.

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A thriving preserved home of the first accredited public high school in the state, Grand Cane has become the art and live theater center of Desoto Parish.

In September 2009, Grand Cane was designated one of only forty four cultural districts in the State of Louisiana. The Back Alley Theatre is also located in the Cultural District and is a popular destination for patrons of each of the many seasonal productions. Village restaurants accommodate production events by pairing dinner with the shows while the nearby Cook-Hill Bed & Breakfast is available for weary travelers that want to stay awhile. Don't forget to check out the unique boutiques too!

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An Illusion of Being Built Over Time

Today, the home is humble, poetic, and simply beautiful—without pretense—as it conjures the feeling of an old home that has naturally evolved over time. The inside design features a combination rough sawn oak and pine siding, reclaimed doors, and new engineered hardwood flooring. The recently renovated kitchen and open dining room area offers a natural gathering spot for guests where Jarratt can entertain friends and family with ease. The arrangement allows the dining room be the “show stopper” since it’s so open to the rest of the house.

Old photographs and tchotchkes align the walls and shelves, making it eminently livable for both the homeowner and guests. “I like mixing the old with the new,” Jarratt confesses. “The furniture and art are a mixture of what was already in the house, sprinkled with a few items from my parent’s house in Shreveport where I grew up. So a lot of it is very special to me. I never realized that this

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have no idea why it’s there. My theory is the walls were used like an early day chalkboard for schooling.”

Loving those Porches

Then, of course, there are the porches, nine-feet high and eight-feet deep, wrapping around the front and east side of the house. Each takes into account the climatic conditions and the sun’s positioning throughout the day. In the back, a new deck was added, and a stone path leads to a fire pit and seating area. The porches—the front, back and east side utility porch—are all big enough for tables, chairs, and swings. “They are basically outdoor living rooms,” says Jarratt.

Those easily offer up perfect spaces for quality time with guests that Jarratt cherishes the most. “Our family is our life’s greatest work—what we are building and creating as we go—and I value the memories that are being made in this home.”

Louisiana’s Architectural History

Jarratt confesses that the renovation of the White Gate house—both inside and out—would not have been possible without the collaboration of several skilled design professionals to help restore the property—Mike Willis of Mike Willis Construction (General Contractor), Eddie Shinault of M&E Company (Electrical) and Carl Costanza

Adventure YO U R WAY !

place was called White Gate until I found several pictures with the name written over the front fence that had a white gate.”

It was during the renovation that Jarratt also noticed some historical writings on the walls of the home. As most rooms were gutted down to the studs, it was discovered that many of the original boards had been written on.

“After removing the paneling in every room, followed by wallpaper, cheese cloth and newspaper, I found the original wood and found the writing on every exterior breezeway wall of the original structure. There’s writing, numbers, and drawings—some with dates of 1878 and 1899. I

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Cook-Hill House Bed and Breakfast

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(Caretaker, Groundskeeper and friend). Jarratt admits that any home renovation, no matter how great or small, is a huge undertaking. “I was pleased to be a part of the strong renovation effort that produced something that is nothing less than exceptional. However, this is an ever-evolving process, and I’m thinking up new projects all the time including a barn to replace the one that fell down.”

The home easily illustrates Louisiana’s architectural history in all its glory. Any drive down long country roads in Desoto or Caddo Parish will offer many reminders of Louisiana’s architectural past. From the simple Acadian cottage used by farms in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, to the grandiose mansions of the antebellum aristocracy, the White Gate house is a descendant that easily reflects the traditions of Louisiana’s blended heritages, every bit as much as the food, festivals, parades, and music.

Overall, the White Gate house renovation project provided a very functional need with the simplest of means. It is rare that renovation projects succeed in making homes as well placed and beautiful as the original structures left behind. Jarratt, along with her team, successfully found ways to reinterpret the forms for modern living and opened up this cottage to the landscape and breezes. Now go take a good look at your own house. What do you see?

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Village Cuisine Catering, Café & Gift Baskets SPILLING THE TEA ON VILLAGE CUISINE CAFÉ & CATERING

Whether you’re looking to start a new holiday or family tradition, searching for a perfect space to host a bridal or baby shower, or just want an extra special afternoon treat, there’s a spot for you at the Village Cuisine Café for an elegant English high-tea.

Tea Thyme Tuesdays are an intimate affair in the quaint dining room that transforms into a tea room for guests interested in celebrating special occasions with a spot of tea and 3 tiers of tiny treats.

The tables are set with vintage china cups, saucers, and demitasse silverware. Tea service begins with your choice of true English loose leaf curated teas (the same brand the Windsor Queen Elizabeth enjoys), three courses— soup, salad and fruit, followed by a tea tower stacked with assorted cucumber, pimento cheese, and chicken salad tea sandwiches, including the one served at the Queen’s Coronation. Sweet treats such as cakes, cookies, and scones are served with a dollop of cream and jams madein-house from fresh ingredients.

All the food looks beautiful: Salad greens are fresh and bright, and the Chef/Owner Rhonda Meek obviously gives thought to the play of colors as well as flavor.

Rhonda travels once-a-year to England and offers instruction to new tea-thymers on the art of pouring tea.

The elegant tea strainer positioned at each setting is not just a prop. Place it over the teacup before pouring hot steeping tea from the tiny pot. Otherwise, tea leaves will fall into the cup, leaving potential for a not-sosmooth sipping experience.

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SB PERSON OF INTEREST

BY ELIZABETH DEAL

FRANK HARRIS

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eet the man behind the food. Frank Gaines Harris, IV, is the owner of two of Shreveport’s most beloved restaurants: Frank’s Pizza Napoletano and Frank’s Southern Kitchen. Harris grew up cooking at home with his mother, Peggy, and at the family’s hunting camp, Pecan Brake, on Catahoula Lake with his dad, Frank Gaines Harris, III. Harris is a graduate of Loyola College Prep and the University of Mississippi. One summer during college, he took a Tulane University sponsored six-week trip to Paris and this is when he started to get serious about food. He later graduated from The Culinary Institute of America in New York, always on the Dean’s List, and spent a few months training at The Waldorf=Astoria in New York City.

Harris then worked for Chef John Folse and Company as the Executive Chef of White Oak Plantation in Baton Rouge, specializing in Cajun and Creole cuisine. He traveled to Taipei, Tiawan, with Chef Folse to open Lafitte’s Landing East in the Taipei Hilton, a promotion of the cuisine and culture of Louisiana.From Baton Rouge, he moved to Dallas, where he was first the Line Cook and then Chef de Cuisine at the iconic five-star restaurant, The Riviera. During this time, he also worked part-time in pâtissier and charcutier for L’Epicurien.

Harris completed an eleven country, around the world culinary journey, writing several food and wine related articles for D Magazine in Dallas. He then worked under world-famous Chef Fabio Pichi at Cibreo in Florence, Italy, experiencing cooking in an intense, immersive restaurant while learning about the traditional cuisine of Tuscany. It was during this time that he ate a lot of woodfired

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pizza and began dreaming about a future Napoletana pizza restaurant in Shreveport.

He ultimately moved home to Shreveport to be near family. “Good, different things were starting to happen here, and I wanted to be part of that,” says Harris. He started Jour de Fete, a private catering business (where his specialty oysters were in high demand). While catering a party, he met his future business partner, Brian Flournoy.

Together, they made Frank’s Pizza Napoletano a reality and a few years later they opened Frank’s Southern Kitchen, specializing in Louisiana Cajun and Creole dishes.

On being a business owner, Harris says everything comes down to the golden rule: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” He keeps this foremost in mind for everything he does: food quality, wine list choices, music selection, atmosphere, and the way employees and customers are treated. “I make plenty of mistakes and I don’t always hit the mark, but I sure do try!” His business philosophy also includes “hire the best people you can, guide them and let them do their job!”

Beyond his accolades and culinary talent, Harris is known for his larger-than-life personality and friendly and welcoming way. He and his wife, Melissa, have a son, Gaines (Frank Gaines Harris, V), a rising junior at Caddo Magnet High School, and three spoiled dogs, Bocce, Scout, and Bella. Harris has also been a beekeeper for many years but is now taking some time off.

Our spirits, our souls, and our stomachs are all fortunate that Frank Harris has made this area his home.

Ochsner LSU Health Economic Impact Report Shows Huge Gains Adds $151M to Local Economy and more than 4,000 Jobs

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chsner LSU Health released a report showing it is having a significant positive impact on the state and regional economies while expanding access to quality healthcare to residents across North Louisiana.

Ochsner LSU Health was formed in October 2018 when Ochsner Health and LSU Health Shreveport partnered to manage two former charity hospitals, a network of clinics and health centers, and a physicians group, all in North Louisiana. Ochsner LSU Health commissioned the study to assess the economic impact this partnership has had on the regional economy, specifically in Caddo and Ouachita parishes, as well as the overall state economy.

The study was conducted by economist Dr. Loren Scott of Loren C. Scott and Associates.

State of Louisiana On the state level, Ochsner LSU Health has added $151.4 million more in business sales and generated $57.4 million in additional household earnings for Louisiana residents. It has also created jobs across the state and generated an additional $9.1 million to the state treasury, the report said.

“Clearly, the formation of this partnership has been a big win for the state,” writes Scott in describing the impact.

In fiscal year 2018, $3.9 million in capital was spent on healthcare facilities. Since the partnership was formed in October of that year, this dramatically rose by a factor of nearly 18 with Ochsner LSU Health spending $69.7 million in fiscal year 2021.

Caddo Parish In Caddo Parish, business sales impacts are up 54 percent, household earnings are up 52 percent and local taxes of more than 43 percent with a job multiplier factor of 2.6. The average wage of these jobs is $63,312 versus the parish average of $47,944. In Shreveport, Ochsner LSU Health has increased its full-time employment by 32 percent.

“When a decision is made by a firm to create a new job, a chain reaction is started, which works its way through the economy,” Scott said in the report. “This chain reaction causes even more jobs to be created. Think of the parish economy as a large economic pond. Into this pond is dropped a rock labeled ‘Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport.’ When that rock hits the pond, it sends ripples all the way to the edge of the pond. It is these ripples that are referred to as the ‘multiplier effect.’”

“Importantly, these gains came at a time when the state economy was being hammered by COVID-19 and a depressed energy sector,” said Scott in the report.

Capital spending in Caddo Parish is up 15 times, from $3.5 million in 2018 to $54.2 million less than three years later.

Ochsner LSU Health also increased operational spending in Caddo Parish by 40 percent, or by $192 million, in that same time frame.

The partnership generated nearly $1 billion in sales at businesses in the parish, just over $30 million for local government treasuries, boosting impacts by more than 54 percent.

Continuing a Mission to Serve All Populations “As a result of the extra effort to serve this underserved market, the partnership’s Medicaid patient count has increased significantly in just the first two years after the transition,” said Scott in the report. “[T]here has been a rather remarkable 21% increase in service to the Medicaid population since the transition to the partnership.”

“Importantly, expensive emergency room visits by Medicaid patients are down 25% since the transition. This is because more clinics are now available to this population, so they can take this less expensive way to receive care,” he continued.

“CLEARLY, THE FORMATION OF THIS PARTNERSHIP HAS BEEN A BIG WIN FOR THE STATE.” — DR. LOREN SCOTT

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Louisianans ages 12 and up can now receive the COVID-19 vaccine, following a thorough review and decision by the FDA and CDC. Now, more families have the ability to protect their children and families and enjoy summer with confidence.

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SAFELY Are the vaccines safe for kids?

Yes, the newly authorized Pfizer shot is safe and effective. In trials, the vaccine has demonstrated 100% effectiveness in children as young as 12 years old with minimal side effects. The vaccine is so safe that the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) urges teens and adults to get the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as it is available to them.

Are the vaccines free?

Yes, COVID-19 vaccines are free to everyone. Providers can't ask a patient for payment. Providers can bill your insurance – including Medicare or Medicaid – for a vaccine administration fee or the federal government if the person is uninsured.

What about side effects?

Some people may experience mild to moderate pain or swelling in the arm where the shot was given, fever, chills, tiredness and/ or headaches.

These are normal and

a positive sign that your body is building protection. These side effects usually go away within a couple of days.

My student has a disability. Should they be vaccinated?

Yes, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that children and youth with special health care needs receive the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as they are eligible.

Is parental consent needed for a person under age 18 to get the shot? If so, can the consent be given by someone other than the parent?

Yes, parental consent for anyone under 18 years old is required. This can be done in person or via a signed form found on this page: ldh.la.gov/covidvaccine.

What if I have more questions?

That’s not uncommon… most people do.

We encourage you to visit COVIDvaccine. la.gov or scan the QR code and get the facts about vaccines, where you can get vaccinated and more.

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RHEUMATOLOGY

ROBERT E. GOODMAN, M.D. Robert E. Goodman, M.D. is a Board Certified Rheumatologist at the Arthritis & Rheumatology Clinic in Shreveport.

He combines his specialized training and 35 years of experience with personalized care to provide patients with the latest treatment options.

WHAT SORT OF CONDITIONS DO RHEUMATOLOGISTS TREAT?

Rheumatologists diagnose and treat diseases that affect the body’s connective tissue, including more than 100 different diseases that can cause arthritis or inflammation of the joints and bones.

Rheumatologists also specialize in diagnosing and treating certain autoimmune diseases and offer continuing care for patients with musculoskeletal disorders.

Some of the diseases and conditions I diagnose and treat include rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, fibromyalgia, gout, lupus, ankylosing spondylitis, polymyalgia rheumat-

ica, polymyositis, scleroderma, Sjogren’s syndrome, & osteoporosis.

WHAT IS YOUR TREATMENT APPROACH?

I work closely with each patient to personalize a plan that blends the most innovative approaches in rheumatology and arthritis treatments.

There have been many advances and breakthroughs in the field of rheumatology that have led to better treatment options and continually improving outcomes for patients.

For example, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder that occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s tissues. It affects the lining of the joints causing painful inflammation, which can damage other parts of the body as well.

The goal of treatment for RA is to reduce or stop inflammation as quickly as possible, and slow or stop disease activity. This

will achieve remission, meaning minimal or no signs or symptoms of active inflammation. With today’s available treatment options for RA, remission is more achievable than ever before. Although there is currently no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, remission sure feels like one.

WHAT ELSE WOULD YOU LIKE FOR PATIENTS TO KNOW ABOUT ARTHRITIS AND RHEUMATIC CONDITIONS?

You are not alone. An estimated 50 million people in the United States of all ages and genders have arthritis or other rheumatic conditions. Since rheumatic disease affects everyone differently, the key to the best outcome is to work with your rheumatologist to learn what works best for you. Together we can make a big difference in how much your condition affects your quality of life so that you can continue to say yes to the things that are important to you and live your best life!

For more information, or to make an appointment with Dr. Goodman, call 318-424-9240, or find us on the web at www.arthdoc.com, and on Facebook at facebook.com/arthdoc.

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FAMILY DENTISTRY HOOPER FAMILY DENTISTRY WHEN SHOULD I BRING MY CHILD TO START SEEING THE DENTIST?

A good rule of thumb is if you can see that their “baby” teeth are coming in, then it is probably a good time to go ahead and bring them in to see a dentist for a simple exam. The dentist can not only check their new teeth coming in, but also, and often, more importantly, their tongue, tonsils, and their airway.

They also can check to see if any tethered tissues may be causing problems with nursing, feeding, talking, and even proper breathing.

WHAT ARE TETHERED ORAL TISSUES?

Tethered oral tissues or “TOTS” for short are areas where there are restrictions in movement due to excessive tissue attachment. Everyone has probably heard the word “tongue-tied” at some point in their lives. Believe it or not, this is a real diagnosis and condition for lots of people! Along with tongue-ties, there

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are also lip ties on the top lip! Infants born with these ‘TOTS’ can struggle tremendously nursing due to the inability to get a good latch. They also may snore at night due to the tongue not moving freely, thereby creating an airway concern. When they get to the point of trying to talk, they may struggle to speak properly and enunciate certain words.

HOW CAN THESE “TIES” BE FIXED?

There are a couple of ways these problems can be revised in your child, and the sooner the revision, the better.

One of the best options to “fix” these lip and tongue ties is with a medical laser. Similar to the way tattoos can be removed, we can use a special laser that can “cut” the tissues. It sounds like a terrible process, but actually, it is far easier than the traditional method of using either scissors or a scalpel. The

process as a whole takes no longer than 30 seconds with a properly trained doctor who has the right equipment.

Lasers not only cut and relieve the restrictions, but they also cauterize the wound as the cutting is done, creating almost little to no bleeding. There are other post-procedure exercises the parent needs to perform with the child to prevent any reattaching of the tissues, but the reattachment after having laser revision is much lower than in the traditional method of using scissors or scalpel. If you have questions, it’s always best to consult with your doctors before deciding which method best fits your baby’s needs!

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ORAL SURGERY ORAL SURGERY & ASSOCIATES Oral Surgery Associates provides a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgical treatment options. With locations in Shreveport, Bossier City and Ruston, they have served north Louisiana, East Texas and southern Arkansas for over 30 years. Expertise includes removal of wisdom teeth, corrective jaw surgery, dental implants and more. Dr. David Clark received his undergraduate degree from Louisiana Tech University and then attended dental school at NYU College of Dentistry. He received training in oral and maxillofacial surgery at Washington Hospital Center. Following his residency, Dr. Clark moved back to Shreveport and joined Oral Surgery Associates in 2011. He enjoys golf and spending time with his wife, Katie and their daughters, London and Everleigh.

Dr. Frank Harmon graduated from Northeast Louisiana University and

office setting rather than a hospital or surgery center.

WHAT ARE DENTAL IMPLANTS?

Dental implants are essentially screws made out of titanium which are placed in the jaw bone and used as an anchor to restore missing teeth. They can be used to replace a single tooth or multiple teeth, and are also commonly used to aid in the retention and help stabilize dentures. When teeth have been missing for a long period of time, the bone in that area tends to atrophy, or shrink, and there is not enough bone to place the implant. In those cases, bone can be added prior to, or sometimes same time as the placement of an implant.

Baylor College of Dentistry. He completed his residency at Wilford Hall Medical Center, where he was awarded the Merk, Sharp and Dome National Resident of the Year in 1984 and entered private practice in Shreveport in 1987.

He enjoys fly-fishing and woodworking in his spare time.

WHAT IS AN ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEON?

An Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon is a dentist who, following dental school, receives additional training in the surgical treatment of the mouth, face and jaws. This includes tooth extraction, including wisdom teeth, placement of dental implants to replace teeth, and the treatment of oral and facial developmental abnormalities, trauma, and disease. They are also trained to provide deep levels of anesthesia so that most procedures can be performed in an

WHAT TYPES OF ANESTHESIA DO YOU OFFER FOR YOUR PATIENTS?

We offer multiple levels of anesthesia.

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POSITIVE STEPS FERTILITY Dr. John Preston “Pres” Parry is an internationally recognized fertility and surgical expert. He tripled majored at Cornell, did his graduate work at Columbia, and medical school at New York Medical College. This was followed

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He has published in the New England Journal of Medicine, is secretary/treasurer of the Society of Reproductive Surgeons, is on the editorial board for Fertility and Sterility (the primary U.S. fertility medical journal), and in June of 2021, received Fertility and Sterility’s Reviewer of the Year award. Finally, he has been involved in multiple patents and is the inventor of the “Parryscope® technique” for comprehensive single visit fertility testing.

WHAT IS THE TOP QUESTION FOR COUPLES WITH INFERTILITY?

“Will I get pregnant?” is clearly the number one question. If most women under 35 have a 40% chance of being pregnant in three months with lowcost, low-tech solutions, there is a lot of hope. The key thing is making sure they have the right diagnosis, as I routinely see women who have blocked tubes, polyps, low egg counts, and other factors that have been missed, and they’ve been putting their energy and hope into the wrong things.

HOW CAN A WOMAN UNDERSTAND HER FERTILITY?

The Parryscope® technique is part of a broader approach, fusing ultrasound and office hysteroscopy to understand the ovaries, Fallopian tubes, and uterus in a single visit. It gives women accurate,

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IS FERTILITY CARE AFFORDABLE?

Insurance often does a bait and switch with patients where they often have very different expenses than what they think. We’re very upfront about our prices, where currently it is $150 for a consult, $75 for a semen analysis, and $1000 total for fertility testing for most women. Also, for oral medication, an ultrasound, and insemination, it is about $550 a month, and IVF (in vitro fertilization) is closer to $12-13,000 plus medications.

WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING PEOPLE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR PRACTICE?

Though capable and experienced, couples want to know how much you care before they care how much you know.

We fuse excellence, empathy, and efficiency in a way that gets results. Finally, coming to Positive Steps Fertility is a lot like joining a family—we’re with you every step of the way and share in the tears and laughter. We can’t wait to help everyone have the children of their dreams!

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NEUROSURGERY JOHN REEVES, M.D. HOW CAN I PREVENT BACK PAIN?

Unfortunately, most of us cannot. I get it from time to time. One can often mitigate against back pain by doing things your doctors recommend for your health in general. Maintaining or achieving an ideal body weight is important.

Biomechanical physics say that for each 4 pounds of weight loss, you unload 16 pounds from the lower spine. Similar calculations have been worked out for other joints. Diet is important, as 90% of weight loss is governed by it. Many delicious foods with sugar and grains promote general inflammation…sorry, they are out. While you cannot lose weight solely by exercise, strength training is beneficial if not essential. It needs to be strenuous to build strength, so give the local physical and occupational therapists, strength trainers, and yoga instructors some business-they can help.

WHEN SHOULD I SEE A NEUROSURGEON?

That is a very broad question. If you have had trauma and have severe disabling spine pain, you should see one promptly.

If you have sudden severe spontaneous

pain that causes leg or arm pain with tingling, numbness, weakness of a set of muscles, incoordination, impairment of your capacity to walk or do your activities of daily living, you should get to an ER or your primary care doctor promptly for evaluation and a consultation to a neurosurgeon. For more chronic or indolent situations where a less intense version of these symptoms exists, you should still see a neurosurgeon. Speaking from an acknowledged bias that I share with my neuro and orthopedic spine surgery colleagues, the spine is our specialty and while we often rely on our colleagues for help, we should be involved rather early in the decision making.

WHAT IF I HAVE A BRAIN TUMOR?

That is a very frightening situation.

There are bad ones and not so bad ones.

These are firmly within the neurosurgery specialty and I strongly advise neurosurgery consultation if you have one.

Significant progress in survival has happened over the course of my career with glioblastoma and other related tumors.

Tumor of the brain linings, also known as

meningioma, is usually less ominous. For some tumors, simple biopsy followed by chemotherapy and/or stereotactic radiotherapy is best. Tumors that spread to the brain from other locations are still a great challenge. Our colleagues in oncology have made great advancements.

WHAT HAS YOUR CAREER LOOKED LIKE AS A NEUROSURGEON?

After I got out of neurosurgery residency at LSU New Orleans, I practiced in Shreveport briefly before an opportunity arose in Wichita Falls, Texas, that I took.

They were underserved in neurosurgery and I immediately began to practice the entire gamut of neurosurgery-tumor, neurovascular, pediatric, degenerative and tumor spine, peripheral nerve, neurotrauma, plus a fair amount of medical neurology. I shared offices with orthopedic surgeons for 20 of those years, which considerably expanded my diagnostic and surgical skills. Realizing one cannot be a master of everything, as time passed my surgical practice evolved into spine surgery, brain surgeries, trauma, and nerve. Exhausted at being a practical “lone ranger” neurosurgeon for many of those years, I accepted an offer to return home to Shreveport, where I was raised.

I still enjoy seeing the wide spectrum of neurosurgery problems because they are very interesting and challenging. It has been a fun career so far!

Spectrum Neurosurgery Available in Bossier City & Shreveport Dr. Reeves provides neurosurgery consultation at all Willis-Knighton hospital locations and performs surgery at the North, Pierremont, and Bossier locations.

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28 years of experience in clinical neurosurgery Diagnosis and treatment of surgical disorders of the brain, spine, and peripheral nerve Second opinion Appropriate use of physical and occupational therapy, diagnostic imaging, and EMG/nerve studies Conservative application of surgical methods of management Experience with military-related spine issue Knowledge of our community and its residents

Request a consultation at either the SHREVEPORT OR BOSSIER CLINIC locations by calling (318) 212-8115.

John Reeves, MD Board certified in Neurological Surgery by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

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ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS SNELL’S ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS DO I NEED A PRESCRIPTION AND APPOINTMENT FOR MY ORTHOTICS?

Despite some common misconceptions, the answer is yes! Snell’s Orthotics & Prosthetics is a medically accredited facility that requires orthotic prescriptions written by medical doctors. Once you visit your doctor and receive your diagnosis and prescription for a device, just call our office to schedule an appointment!

HOW DO YOU CHOOSE YOUR CERTIFIED PRACTITIONER?

This is a great question because it is one of the most important! Your choice to select a practitioner should start by checking to see that they are certified

by ABC or BOC as a quality standard,

and then ask about their education and clinical experience. Second, the facility needs to be convenient to your location and accredited because follow-up visits will be needed. Last but certainly not least, this long-term relationship is one that requires your trust and confidence, so look for someone you’re comfortable with to provide your care.

DOES MY BABY NEED A CRANIAL HELMET?

It is normal for a newborn to have an irregular head shape for the first few weeks. However, if your baby’s head continues to have flat areas and/or an asymmetrical shape after the first 3-4 months, talk to your pediatrician to determine if a cranial re-molding helmet

is needed. If a helmet is prescribed, we at Snell’s O&P will make the process as easy and stress-free as possible.

We use Orthomerica’s Starscanner® technology to non-invasively capture the precise shape of your baby’s head, which allows us to create a custom-fitted helmet that provides the needed correction! This helmet is typically worn for 4-6 months, with regular scans and adjustments made periodically as your child progresses.

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A STAND-UP SALUTE TO INDEPENDENCE

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How about a famous Fertitta’s “Muffy” --and a salute to your host? Robert McCall, husband of Agatha Fertitta McCall, is proud to show off his American Flag/Eagle prosthesis while on duty at the Shreveport landmark restaurant. “I don’t own the place, I just work for Agatha,” he laughs.

It was no laughing matter, though, when Robert injured his right ankle in 2012. “I thought it was just a sprain... Turns out it was a fracture and delaying treatment ended up destroying my ankle,” he said.

When complications compromised his kidneys, “…my doctor said that either I was going to have the foot amputated, or it was going to kill me.”

In 2015, when he needed a replacement for his original prosthesis, Robert consulted Clint Snell, a frequent Fertitta’s customer.

“I wanted some kind of artwork on my new leg. Russell at Snell’s showed me the flag and eagle design and I knew that was the one for me. My son is in the National Guard, and my father also served. Now everybody that sees my leg wants to know where I got it.

“Snell’s did me good. I really appreciate them.”

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doctors don’t answer calls or texts, and you can’t communicate with them on weekends or after hours. When you have a concierge doctor, you no longer have to struggle to communicate with your doctor. You can reach them at any day or time. In addition to those benefits, you don’t have to wait a long time to get an appointment. Most concierge physicians have available appointments for the same day you want to attend or the next day. And you don’t have to wait for hours in the waiting room prior to being attended.

WHAT DO I GET WITH MY MEMBERSHIP?

Direct access to your doctor when you do need it, EKG and lab work inhouse, our vascular screening program to check carotid arteries, aorta, and arteries that go to your leg. Anything that could help us prevent disease.

There aren’t many doctors that focus on preventative care. However, this is an important medicine area that has a huge role in preventing or reversing disease. That allows you a chance to change your habits like eating a healthy diet and doing exercise. As well as avoid the complications that come with health conditions. A concierge doctor is going to evaluate your health and determine what health conditions you have an increased risk of suffering. Because of the focus on personalized preventative medicine, concierge doctors reduce the mortality rates of health conditions like hypertension or diabetes. They are able to help patients lead better, healthier lives.

WHAT OTHER SERVICES DO YOU OFFER?

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DR. NATALIA LURAGUIZ WHAT IS A CONCIERGE DOCTOR?

This is a doctor that mainly focuses on preventative healthcare and provides a personalized health plan for each of his patients. This type of doctor limits the number of patients he sees to be able to provide longer appointments, usually 60 minutes long, 24-hour access

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OPHTHALMOLOGY RUSSELL VAN NORMAN, M.D. DR. RUSS VAN NORMAN first arrived in Shreveport in 1994 to begin his medical education. After graduating from medical school in 1998, he went on to complete his internship and ophthalmology residency at LSUHSC. Wanting to further his training, Dr. Van Norman embarked on a two-year fellowship in Cornea/External Disease and Refractive surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern. This extra education was critical in learning and implementing advanced techniques in corneal transplantation, cataract surgery, refractive procedures (LASIK), and also makes him the most highly trained corneal specialist in the area.

Upon completion of his fellowship and board certification in 2004, Dr. Van Norman returned to the Shreveport area and began his medical practice. To date, he has performed over 15,000 ophthalmic procedures including cataract removal, laser cataract surgery, premium IOL’s, LASIK, Advanced Surface Ablations, full thickness and partial thickness cornea transplants, and sophisticated anterior segment procedures.

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WHEN SHOULD A COUPLE SEE A FERTILITY SPECIALIST?

Even if conception is not currently desired, couples or individuals should see a specialist to learn their reproductive potential if they have infertility risk factors or plan to delay having children. This allows for timely, informed, effective decisions on when to conceive. As examples, a woman who had planned for later child bearing may learn with timely evaluation that her ovaries are at risk for or have declined early in egg quality and/ or number. As such, conceiving sooner is a more realistic option. A single woman in her late thirties may choose to conceive by donor insemination, or a career-oriented woman less than 35 y.o. may choose to cryopreserve her oocytes for later use. Doing so can prevent infertility from her having to use her unpreserved older low quality eggs. So collectively, patients knowing their reproductive potential can make more informed and effective decisions about when to conceive.

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Dr. Dupree graduated for the LSU School of Dentistry in New Orleans, where he also completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency. He has numerous professional awards including the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and International college of Oral Implantologist. He is heavily involved in volunteer and church functions.

Dr. Dupree opened the practice in 1996. He and his staff at Dupree Family Dental strive to make dentistry as relaxing and fun as possible. They stay current on the latest advantages in research and treatment, with emphasis on cosmetics, implants, and sleep apnea appliances, so you get the most advanced care possible. Dr. Dupree has the latest state of the art equipment to help treat patients with Sleep Apnea who can not tolerate their CPAP.

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GENERAL DENTISTRY RONALD HERMES D.D.S. Our practice has been serving Shreveport and the ArkLaTex for 60 years. Our goal is to provide our patients with a dental experience that will establish lifelong relationships built on trust, confidence, quality of work and exceptional patient care.

We are committed to staying on the cutting edge of dentistry through continuing education and the use of the latest and greatest treatment modalities, materials, sterilization techniques, and technology. Those cases that are beyond our abilities are referred to competent specialists.

Dr. Hermes was born and raised in Shreveport. He graduated from Jesuit High School (now Loyola), LSU, and Baylor College of Dentistry. He is a member of the American Dental Association and the Southwest Academy of Restorative Dentistry, is a Fellow of the American College of Dentists, a Board Member for the Louisiana Dental Association, and President of the ArklaTex Academy of Dentistry.

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It’s no accident that Medic Pharmacy is trusted and respected throughout northwest Louisiana and beyond. It’s all about leadership and it was under the leadership of owner Clovis Burch that Medic Pharmacy developed a model for success, including building a team of highly regarded professionals, combined with top-notch customer service and a deep commitment to our community. Mr. Burch passed away in June 2020, and the business is now managed by his sons, Alan Burch and David Burch.

Smart, highly competent businesses combine their best practices with new innovation to enhance the customer experience.

Medic Pharmacy does this in two ways.

First, new services have been added over the years, including the areas of specialty and compounding pharmacy. At Medic, you also will find immunization and psychiatric maintenance injection capabilities. Secondly, old-fashioned customer service

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Medic Pharmacy also has deep roots in the community. The professionals at Medic Pharmacy want to make a difference. Medic pharmacy coordinates pharmacy services with Feist-Weiller and the American Cancer Society. They work with the transplant teams at Willis-Knighton and University Health, as well as being involved with CHRISTUS and Willis-Knighton cancer centers.

In every organization, people make the difference, and Medic Pharmacy is no different. All 11 employees are knowledgeable and committed to providing customers the best experience to help with quality, pharmaceutical care. They have a total of over 100 years of combined experience among their pharmacists and are involved in training pharmacy and technician students.

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DOES SHREVEPORT REALLY NEED ALL OF THESE SUBUTEX/ METHADONE CLINICS?

NO. Shreveport/Bossier has some issues with opiate addictions, but not to the extent that our citizens should be prescribed Subutex at 16 mg per day without a plan to titrate them completely. We have an epidemic with more Methamphetamine than anything, and “street subs” from those same Subutex clinics that over prescribe “subs” that are sold on the street at a high-profit margin.

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You must wean down to as little as possible, then go into a MEDICAL DETOX facility for at least 5-8 days, then start taking NALTREXONE, a daily pill that curbs opiate, alcohol, and even cigarette cravings!

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A 28-day residential program can reboot your brain to think clearly, then AFTERCARE with Intensive Outpatient treatment, group therapy, drug screens, and accountability for several months to a year. Change your phone number, “frienemies,” and old surroundings. Attend Celebrate Recovery or NA/AA for more support. Get help, it IS possible!

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It’s the perfect time for you and your pet to go outside and play. However, it’s also important to remember that we need to protect ourselves and our pets from the dangers of the sizzling summer sun. Of course, we know to prepare for the sun and heat when spending a day at the beach or on a picnic in the park, but often we forget the dangers for our pets when they’re just outside in the backyard playing on a regular summer’s day. Extreme heat can cause breathing issues for your pet, leading to a sudden life-threatening heatstroke, especially for flatfaced dogs. So, staying cool is an essential part of having a great day in the sun. Here are a few handy tips that you can use on a summer day to keep fido cool in the sunshine.

STAY HYDRATED Your pet needs plenty of cool water on a hot summertime day. It’s important that your dog stays hydrated when enjoying the day outside, especially in the afternoon during the hottest time of the day. To encourage your pet to drink, make sure he has easy access to lots of clean, cool water. Place a large water bowl in a shady spot. And on scorching hot days, you can always cool the water down by throwing a few ice cubes into the dog water bowl. Also, you might want to try out some coconut water on that precious pup. It’s full of electrolytes that can help keep your dog hydrated, but be sure it doesn’t contain any added sugar or harmful additives.

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SHADY SPOT Direct and prolonged sun can quickly cause heat exhaustion or a heat stroke. If you have a fenced-in yard, a mature tree or a covered porch is the perfect place for an afternoon break or even a quick nap.

If neither of these are available, you might want to purchase an awning to create a shady escape for that beloved pooch. However, if you don’t have a fenced-in yard, never leave your pet tethered outside in the sun and unattended for long periods because heatstroke can happen in a heartbeat.

DOGGIE POOL A doggie pool is another great way for your dog to stay cool – and have some fun too! Everyone enjoys a dip in the pool. If your pup is a little hesitant, put your bathing suit on and get in to entice your pup to play.

But do not allow your dog to gulp too much water as this can lead to water intoxication, which can be life-threatening.

A pet pool placed in the shade is always a perfect place to cool down on a hot day.

SANDBOX Dogs love to dig! Digging exposes cooler ground for your fourlegged friend to lie down and cool off. A sandbox can be constructed easily with some wood, nails, and loose sand or dirt. Place the sandbox in an area where it can be seen from inside your home so you can supervise your dog. Bury some of his favorite toys in the sandbox to encourage him to dig there. If you have a large yard, you might want to combine the pool and sandbox area to create his own private beach!

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STAY INDOORS If it’s too hot – just stay inside. There are times when your dog and you should just stay indoors.

This is a great time to play some indoor games or teach your dog a new trick. If your dog has a lot of energy, take him outside for short periods or take him for a walk after sunset. Remember, if it’s too hot for you, it’s too hot for your dog!

Summer is a great time to enjoy warm weather in a safe and relaxing way. Hopefully, these tips will help you and your dog beat the heat while having some fun!

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SB ART & CULTURE

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aving spent the last forty plus years of my life enjoying the comradery of my fellow thespians on local stages, I thought I was on top of “All Things Theatre” in Shreveport-Bossier. It turns out that there’s more to the fine arts scene here than the stage and the lights. There’s usually an entire organization working tirelessly to offer our community the best work of local virtuosos. This includes dance, visual arts, drama, musical theatre, photography, music and crafts.

One of the hardest working, most successful teams behind the scenes can fit into one of the jail cells that doubles as a dressing room at Bossier Arts Council. You heard correctly.

Jail cells. Bossier Arts Council is housed in the old Bossier City Jail. Made up of a handful of dedicated staff members and a diversified Board of Directors, the Bossier Arts Council is a true jewel in city’s crown of achievements.

The Bossier Arts Council is also home to DigiFest South, an annual digital arts festival and tech expo that celebrates how digital technology combined with artistic creativity has helped our modern society progress. DigiFest continues to inspire students to seek advanced education in the digital arts. It also serves to validate the econom-

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ic significance of the skills highly sought by today’s big tech companies. Digital skills stimulated by DigiFest can translate into lucrative career opportunities.

The Artist’s One Stop gives local artists access to technology and training to further their ability to present their careers as either vocational or professional artists. With the goal of discovering emerging artists, Artist’s One Stop provides professional photography equipment so that artists can document their work. Computers are available for use with access to the internet as well as Adobe Creative Suite. It doesn’t stop there. Printers, paper and other office supplies are available (some fees may apply) and classes are offered in a variety of software applications as well as professional development.

Professional consultation and assistance with resumes, artist’s statements, marketing and branding is available to enable artists to transition their creative production into a professional setting.

For those who would like to explore or further develop their artistic abilities, the Art Annex is home to several art instructors who enjoy teaching various mediums. Classes in oils, mixed media, woodcarving and photography are favorites.

As an arm of the Bossier Arts Council, the Bossier Art District is instrumental in directing foot traffic to the galleries. The aesthetic improvements alone are worth the visit.

Bossier Arts Council is home to two galleries: The Main Gallery and the Emerging Artists Gallery. These galleries are changed every two months giving patrons entirely new bodies of work to explore and enjoy. For those interested in becoming a legitimate art collector, don’t miss the “12x12 Show.” At $50 a piece, beginning a collection of an artist’s work is more than a bargain.

The theatre space of East Bank Theatre, while small, has been successful in staging excellent productions. It’s also a wonderful space for up-and-coming playwrights and smaller theatre groups. The intimacy of the theatre experience is described by both patrons and actors as something special. Audiences feel like they are part of the show. Although East Bank has been “dark” this past year, rehearsals for a production of “Clue” are beginning with the show opening in the fall of this year. You don’t want to miss this zany “who done it.”

How is Bossier Arts Council funded? Through donations and the generosity of the city of Bossier. “Our big fundraiser is ARTini, held yearly, with the exception of last year,” says Robin Jones, Executive Director. “This year, ARTini was held at the Sci-Port Discovery Center. The theme was Pop Art featuring the art of local artist Lauren Ross.”

ARTini celebrated various forms of creative expression and encompassed the culinary, musical, and visual arts. Area restaurants created unique martinis and competed for the coveted title of “Judges Choice,” “People’s Choice,” and “Most M’artisanal.”

The funds raised from the event will go to support the general operations of the Bossier Arts Council and all of the programming and outreach projects for the entire year.

There is so much to see at the Bossier Arts Council galleries and on stage of East Bank Theatre. From a facility that once held criminals to a building that houses beautiful works of arts by local artists, BAC delivers. From a theatre that enlightens and entertains audiences of all ages to an annex that offers classes to blossoming artists, BAC provides.

Becoming a patron is as easy as walking through the door.

The belief in the idea of “art in public spaces” gives BAC the authority to claim that the visual arts impact individuals in their daily lives. Give your life a little boost and visit BAC. 318.741.8310 • 630 Barksdale Blvd. Bossier City, LA 71111 bossierarts@bossierarts.org • Tues-Sat 11am-5pm

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ocated on 15 acres of prime shoreline of Cross Lake, the Shreveport Yacht Club recently completed an expansion of the Clubhouse facilities and the construction of a new boat pier. “It’s an exciting addition to Shreveport-Bossier,” says the club’s Commodore Steve Craig. A commodore is equivalent to a chairperson of a board.

In the early 1900s, there was a period of water shortage in the local area, which prompted residents to construct a dam across Cross Bayou upon the Kansas City Southern Railroad Company’s property, forming Cross Lake. The Dilg League Club, as it was first called, was established in 1927, organized in a small cove on the east end of Cross Lake.

Around 1930, the name was changed to the Shreveport Motor Boat Club and then to the Shreveport Boat Club which was incorporated in 1932. The final name change came in 1948 as the Shreveport Yacht Club. The club has grown to be a bustling destination for lake lovers and boat owners from the Shreveport-Bossier area and beyond.

Award-winning chef John Hedgepeth has been on the staff for nearly three years.

“I was blessed by God to be presented with the opportunity to work here. Now, I have a workplace that’s like a family to me, and I couldn’t be happier,” he says. The club and the members have been blessed with a new and improved menu. Hedgepeth, who specializes in fine dining, transformed the menu, which is now filled with fresh seafood, meats and vegetables. Some of the house favorites are the beef tenderloin and the shrimp pomodoro, which he makes with a secret ingredient. The chef plans to eventually add an herb garden outside for use in his menu creations.

With the new menu, the Shreveport Yacht Club became even busier, according to General Manager Rick Hutson. A higher capacity dining room was needed.

Tim Brandon Architecture did the renderings, schematic programs, and overall design for the expansion. “It’s a cool building – not something you see often,” says Lisa Frontaura, Vice President of Operations for TBA. “We didn’t want to make any major design changes. We were extending what they already had.”

The clubhouse has a grand dining room with a full menu, weekly chef’s specials, and a full-service bar. Members can rent the dining facility to host parties, events and weddings.

A new multipurpose room downstairs will be used for junior sailing, club events, and private events.

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The downstairs portion of the clubhouse was renovated first, which allowed members to sit down and dine while the larger upstairs room was being reconstructed. Frontaura wanted to get everything completed without interfering with business. During the kitchen renovations, Hedgepeth and sous-chef Mona Smith cooked out of a 10’ x 20’ trailer donated by Complete Repair Service but it didn’t hinder their work. Although they broke records for the amount of food and beverages prepared and served at the Club during that time, they are thrilled to start cooking in the renovated space. The commercial kitchen is triple the size of the original, giving the kitchen staff more capacity and a more efficient workflow, with all-new industrial stainless-steel countertops, a large convection oven, a dishwasher, a grill, and a frying station.

The expansion included a complete renovation of the club’s bar room, complete with a resplendent handcrafted bar designed and built by long-time member and former Commodore Don Olson, who also served as the Owner’s Project Manager for the overall construction project. The dark wood of the 20-foot bar is mahogany, which is often used on boats, and the bar top has inlaid, unstained strips of maple. The bar has two coats of stain and was finished with three coats of varnish to give it a stunning shine. The foot rail is polished brass.

The renovated interior has a minimalist design to keep the lake the center focus. Three walls of glass in the dining room provide a panoramic view of the lake and the property. The exterior of the upstairs main room has some cedar finishing, and there is a new wooden and concrete deck with access to the ground floor.

A refined nautical theme runs throughout the facility. “We wanted to give the whole expansion a very marine-type look,” says Beau McFaren, Construction Project Manager for M&M Builders. Portholes, like those on a boat, were added to the swinging doors that lead to the kitchen, and the hardware used to attach the cabling to the guard rails on the concrete balcony is the same that sailboats use to hold the masts. Upstairs is all exposed timber construction with exposed pine beams.

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Hanging on the wall behind the bar is a stained-glass panel of the Shreveport Yacht Club burgee made in the classic style of leaded stained glass and framed in a decorative brass porthole. A burgee is a flag bearing the colors or emblem of a sailing club, and the Shreveport Yacht Club burgee is a blue and red swallow-tailed flag with two stars and the letters “SYC.” The stained glass panel was the idea of members Paul and Linda Jordon, was designed and created by Eric Allen of Ed’s Emporium, and donated by Commodore Steve Craig.

“We wanted to give the whole expansion a very marinetype look.

immediately. Located on the east end of the property, the new pier extends 300 feet. The expanded Shreveport Yacht Club now has 4 boat piers and about 300 boat slips which can accommodate sailboats, powerboats, large cabin cruisers and houseboats.

There are plenty of ways to eat, drink and be merry at the newly-expanded Shreveport Yacht Club. And no, you don’t have to own a boat to apply for membership!

Wayne Wentworth, founder of Complete Repair Services, which specializes in the restaurant hospitality industry, managed the installation and fabrication of the kitchen, bar and HVAC system.

Outside the Clubhouse are ample grounds with covered and uncovered seating areas, charcoal grills, a swimming pool, a kiddie pool and a large playground adjacent to the pool area.

The construction of the new “D” Pier added 42 boat slips (32 regular, four large, four uncovered) which filled up

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The Lot Downtown Shreveport is a spacious outdoor event center, located in the heart of downtown Shreveport, LA. Owners Deshea and Edgar Guzman have turned the old Sportran Bus Station into a familyfriendly hangout where you can enjoy local food trucks, live music, sports, art vendors and special events. Bands, artists, and foodies from all over come to showcase their talents each weekend and create a lively atmosphere everyone can enjoy.

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hen most of us lay down for the night, we often think of the tasks for the day ahead or the things we have forgotten on our to-do list. Rarely do we stop and think of the people who do not have a place to call home. On any given night, there are individuals and families who are forced to take shelter on the streets, under bridges, or anywhere that’s warm and dry.

HOPE Connections is bringing people together to prevent and end homelessness in Northwest Louisiana.

In the early 1990s, a group of community volunteers saw the effect that homelessness was having on our communities and decided to come together to find a realistic solution for Northwest Louisiana. What began as the Hope for the Homeless organization eventually evolved into the official non-profit organization HOPE Connections in 2001. Christa Pazzaglia has served as Executive Director since 2008.

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The vision of HOPE Connections is that no individual or family has to experience homelessness in Northwest Louisiana. To bring that vision into reality, HOPE’s mission is to guide and foster a comprehensive, coordinated homeless services system for those at risk of experiencing homelessness grounded in rich collaboration or engaging the passion of the community.

The homeless population in America was already steadily increasing before the world was impacted by the pandemic. Last year, there were over 580,000 American citizens living on the streets and that number is expected to increase by the end of this year. As of 2020, there were over 3,100 Louisianans without homes. That’s a 7.9% increase from the previous year.

Volunteers and members of the HOPE Connections Street Outreach Team make routine stops at homeless camps and underpasses across the area checking in on people and passing out much needed items. Once the team determines homelessness, the Coordinated Access Team provides assessments and determines placement with the agencies which can provide needed services and/or sheltering through the HOPE Coalition. The coalition currently includes Providence House, Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse of Northwest Louisiana, Vol-

unteers of America North Louisiana, Easter Seals, and Project Celebration, just to name a few.

Having a formalized coalition of agency coordination allows for eligibility of federal funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The local agencies coordinate services and report data using a shared Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).

HOPE Connections consolidates the data for tracking and reporting purposes.

In May of 2020, due to the pandemic, HOPE Connections turned its day shelter into a 22-bed emergency shelter. HOPE has plans to construct a 37-bed shelter that will stand behind their existing headquarters on Levy Street in Shreveport.

Individuals and families will have access to beds, showers, laundry facilities, telephones, computers, and information about other agencies and services. Once complete, the emergency shelter will revert to a day shelter.

Any agency, organization, church, or individual who is interested in working collaboratively to end homelessness is invited to attend HOPE Connections Homeless Coalition monthly meetings.

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MORTGAGE LENDING NOLA LENDING GROUP, A DIVISION OF FIDELITY BANK

NOLA Lending Group offers Residential Mortgage Lending and has been a mutually owned community bank since 1908. We help our clients achieve their dream of home ownership by delivering an exceptional experience focused on their needs.

Our mission, vision and values define Fidelity Bank’s foundation. Our core values are our promise to our clients. When we live the mission, “Here for Good,” and our values we enrich our strong heritage and ensure our longevity as a financially stable and operationally sound institution.

BRIAN DAVIDSON NMLS #: 109055 NOLA LENDING GROUP SHREVEPORT 9242 ELLERBE ROAD SUITE 100 SHREVEPORT, LA 71106 318-703-3531

WHY DOES IT TAKE SO LONG TO CLOSE A HOME LOAN? This is a common and understandable question. Consumers are accustomed to ever faster, ever more convenient products and services from a wide variety of companies. From the simple purchase of a meal, to the purchase of an automobile, to the purchase of a home, we are constantly looking for a speedier solution. So, in this microwavable world with overnight delivery guaranteed, why is it not much faster to finance a home purchase?

The answer lies in the nature of the home loan itself. Most products and services fulfill short term needs. A home loan, by contrast, satisfies a long-term need. The average American lives at a home he/she owns for at least 5 to 7 years, some much longer.

And, most home loans have terms of 10 to 30 years to keep them affordable.

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harmful transactions. A foreclosure has long lasting, negative consequences. If a jacket does not fit, the consumer can generally exchange it or get a full refund. With real estate, the stakes are much higher.

The success or failure of a home loan is largely determined on how well a lender verifies a borrower’s financial credentials; a process called “due diligence.” This involves many individuals performing a variety of tasks to acquire the most accurate information.

A colleague of mine once explained the process of a mortgage approval like this: “Have you ever watched ‘the credits’ after a movie, where they list all the people who helped create it? The actors. The directors. The camera operators. The hair and makeup artists. The people who built the sets. The stunt professionals.

The lighting. The wardrobe. Etc., That’s what it’s like closing a mortgage. Dozens of people working together to get your loan closed, and it takes time to do it right.”

Documents needed to perform this due diligence include but are not limited to: A credit report showing all information and FICO Scores from all three credit bureaus. 30 days of paystubs. 2-3 years of W2s/1099s/1098s/K-1s. 2-3 years of personal tax returns. If self-employed, 2-3 years of business tax returns. 2 months of bank and investment account statements. Pension and/or disability award letters. Verification of employment. Divorce decree/ property settlement. Child support verification. Explanations for derogatory credit or bank account information. Explanations for gaps in employment. Military service records (VA Loans), etc., And, this is just to get pre-qualified!

What about the property itself? Once a lender determines there is an acceptable borrower risk, they must then turn their attention to the collateral for the loan. A professional appraiser must determine the property’s fair market value, so we know if the home is worth what borrower is contracted to pay for it. They must also hire a title attorney to examine the legal records to insure the proper conveyance from the seller to the buyer. Then, they must make certain that an insurer will protect the property from events such as fire, hurricanes, tornadoes, hail, and flooding.

Finally, an underwriter must review all documentation, and make a final decision as to whether all guidelines have been met.

However, if you know anything about insurance underwriters, additional documents or explanations will be needed, which takes more time. Once a clear to close is issued, then a closer is assigned who draws up all loan documents, roughly 100 pages, delivers them to a closing agent, and arranges for the wiring of the proper funds to them. At this point, the parties are all ready to close and must all agree on a time that works for everyone.

So, as you can see by now, the fact that all these people and tasks can be coordinated into a timely and smooth process is quite a testament to the many talented mortgage professionals we are blessed to have in our NWLA community. It is certainly challenging work, but you will have a difficult time finding any one of us who will not agree that our great industry is a “labor of love.”

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BY SEVA MAY

WILLIS-KNIGHTON MEDICAL CENTER EARNS HIGHEST FEDERAL CMS STAR QUALITY RATING OF SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CITY HOSPITALS Willis-Knighton has been recognized as the highest rated Shreveport-Bossier City hospital and the only one to receive four out of five stars in the latest round of overall hospital quality star ratings released by the Federal Government’s Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

AMAZON TO OPEN FULFILLMENT CENTER IN SHREVEPORT Amazon is building a $200 million major robotics fulfillment center in Shreveport, bringing with it 1,000 direct jobs, an estimated 1,118 indirect jobs and about 800 construction jobs. Completion is expected in 2022. “This new Amazon project is a major advancement for the Shreveport-Bossier City metro area and for Louisiana’s economy,” Governor John Bel Edwards said. “In addition to providing strong benefits, Amazon will pay workers double the minimum wage or more in a state-of-the-art technology environment.”

STEWARD PARTNERS GLOBAL ADVISORY WELCOMES POLJAK GROUP WEALTH MANAGEMENT AS FIRST LOUISIANA TEAM Steward Partners Global Advisory, LLC, an employee-owned, full-service independent partnership associated with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. (member FINRA/SIPC), is continuing its nationwide expansion with the addition of Poljak Group Wealth Management in Shreveport, Louisiana. The eight-person team led by brothers Denis and Davor Poljak manages over $500 million in client assets and was previously associated with Morgan Stanley.

In May 2021, Denis and Davor Poljak were named to Forbes Magazine’s 2021 Best-in-State Wealth Advisors.

“Denis and Davor represent a true American success story, and we’re proud that they have chosen Steward Partners to help grow their business and write their next chapter,” said Chris Barton, Divisional President, Steward Partners Global Advisory. “Their team is a living testament to how hard work, advanced education and genuine concern for clients can be a formula for a successful advisory practice. Becoming owners of their business is the next step toward their goal of providing a superior experience for clients.”

BOSSIER CITY BOWLING ALLEY GRANTED LOUISIANA HISTORICAL MARKER Don S. Coleman, young, successful and innovative build-

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er in Bossier City, decided to build a bowling alley after enjoying the sport one evening in 1959. The only bowling center in Bossier City and the oldest operating bowling center in Louisiana, Holiday Lanes, was born that day. The iconic building with a free-span wavy concrete roof was opened to the public in August 1960 with 32 bowling lanes and a full-service café. Well-known restauranteur (and later Bossier City mayor), George Dement, operated the restaurant through the 60’s. Holiday Lanes is still owned and operated by the Coleman Family. Mr. Coleman advised his family to never sell it, but to keep it in the family as a place for all ages to come together for fun. The ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Louisiana historical marker was May 18.

NASA EXHIBIT LANDING AT SCI-PORT Sci-Port was selected to receive the Chandra X-Ray Observatory from NASA which will be on display until Fall 2021. This flagship-class space telescope was launched aboard NASA’s Space Shuttle Columbia on July 23, 1999.

Chandra is one of the Great Observatories, which includes the Hubble Space Telescope, Compton Gamma Ray Observatory (1991-2000), and the Spitzer Space Telescope (2003-2020) and is named after the Nobel Prize-winning Indian-American astrophysicist Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar.

NEW GAME-PORT EXHIBIT AT SCI-PORT The classic early 1970’s Pong game has been reimagined into a game called “Port Pong” that will feature an overhead playing “table” where participants will stand in a portal and use their hands as the pong paddles to volley the electric pong “ball” back and forth to each other.

Game-Port features a few digital game-inspired PuttPutt golf greens, a Sci-Port Amusement Gallery featuring some classic pinball games and early video games, a Mousetrap-inspired pneumatic chair lift, a giant Simon Says, an Angry Birds-influenced game, and a special area called “Game Guts” that will feature the inner workings of classic game systems over the last thirty years. This exhibit, providing an interactive gaming playground for people of all ages, has been developed and designed by local “imagineers” Ryan McCutcheon, Bonné Summers, and Luke Lee. Game-Port will also have other game-related programming over the course of the summer: The summer gaming program will happen through a partnership between Sci-Port and Shreve Memorial Library. The Shreve Memorial Library’s Maker Van will be engaging youth in coding at multiple sites throughout Caddo Parish. Sci-Port will have summer STEM camps

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Steward Partners Global Advisory, LLC and Poljak Group Wealth Management maintain a separate professional business relationship with, and our registered professionals offer securities through, Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.

The Forbes ranking of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative criteria, mostly gained through telephone and in-person due diligence interviews, and quantitative data. Those advisors that are considered have a minimum of seven years of experience, and the algorithm weights factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience and those that encompass best practices in their practices and approach to working with clients. Portfolio performance is not a criteria due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. Out of approximately 32,725 nominations, more than 5,000 advisors received the award. This ranking is not indicative of an advisor's future SBMAG.NET | JUNE 2021 performance, is not an endorsement, and may not be representative of individual clients' experience. Neither Raymond James nor any of its Financial Advisors or RIA firms pay a fee in exchange for this award/rating. Raymond James is not81 affiliated with Forbes or Shook Research, LLC. Please visit https://www.forbes.com/best-in-state-wealth-advisors for more info.

for students to participate in hands-on activities to explore science, technology, engineering and math.

Pokémon GO – June 19 - celebrating the 25th year of the release of Pokémon. The Adventures of Intrigue will be hosting a version of gaming via an escape-room style game.

LSUS STUDENTS NAME PROFESSOR OF THE YEAR, ANNUAL STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED LSU Shreveport students announced Dr. Alexander Mikaberidze as the 2021 Professor of the Year and awarded 15 variable student honors in its 202021 Student Leadership Awards, two of the university’s annual traditions.

LSUS PROFESSOR AWARDED $15K STATE GRANT TO PUBLISH SHORT STORIES LSU Shreveport’s Dr. Dorie LaRue, Professor of English and Foreign Languages, was awarded a $14,781 grant by the State of Louisiana Board of Regents Support Fund (BORSF) to publish a complete collection of short stories.

The stories will showcase the difficulty of social change and displace the cultural isolation of the contemporary South.

LSUS EARNS FIVE TOP RANKINGS FOR EDUCATION DEGREE PROGRAMS Teaching Degree Search has awarded top rankings to LSUS in five categories for the state. The university earned first in Best Value Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools, Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools, Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools, and Best Value Educational Administration Schools. A third-place ranking was awarded for Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools.

LSUS LEADS LOUISIANA FOR MOST AFFORDABLE ONLINE BACHELORS’ PROGRAMS LSU Shreveport was ranked 1st in Louisiana and 15th in the nation by OnlineU for the Most Affordable Online Bachelor’s Degrees. OnlineU aims to connect students with programs that fit their budgets. All schools on the list have tuition rates under $8,000.

“We’re pleased to be announced as a low-cost leader for online undergraduate programs within the state,” Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives Dr. Julie Lessiter said. “As part of our mission we offer high quality, affordable baccalaureate degrees that prepare our graduates to be successful in both career and life through the many educational opportunities they experience at LSUS.” AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY RECOGNIZES CHRISTUS MEDICAL CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center was recently awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack.

“Accreditation is providing optimum care for the spectrum of cardiac patients – from low risk (those experiencing chest pains who require follow-up with a cardiologist) to the worst type of heart attack (STEMI). We use evidence-based practices, provide constant, on-going training of staff and have expert physicians on staff; our priority is to provide the highest level of care. Anyone who comes to CHRISTUS with a heart attack is assured they are getting the best care for their heart,” said Celia Carr, Chest Pain Coordinator, CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center.

LSU HEALTH SHREVEPORT CELEBRATES EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH In the past year, LSU Health Shreveport delivered a significant pandemic response tied directly to research as well as obtained significant NIH and other extramural funding along with creation of life-saving medical devices and

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breakthrough discoveries. These individuals were honored by with the Office of Research Excellence Awards. Dr. Chris Kevil, Vice Chancellor for Research, also highlighted new projects and exciting developments on the horizon.

Office of Research Excellence Award Winners: • Dr. Andrew Yurochko received the Excellence in Extramural Funding Award.

• Dr. Steve Conrad and Dr. Keith Scott received the Excellence in Translational Research Award.

• Dr. Nicholas Goeders and Dr. Chris Schmoutz received the Excellence in Innovation Award.

• Dr. Jeremy Kamil and Dr. Rona Scott received the Scientific Research Impact in Basic Science Award and Dr. Angela Cornelius received the Scientific Research Impact in Clinical Science Award.

• Dr. G. E. Ghali, Mr. Bill Comegys, Mr. Matthew St. Amant, and Mr. Ray Lasseigne received the Community Champion Award for their role in securing & facilitating the donation of the former CHRISTUS Schumpert property.

Research at LSU Health Shreveport by the Numbers: • $438,000: Total Licensing Income FY21 to date • $6,875,864: Total Licensing Income FY14-20 • 171: Number of U.S. patents issued • 118: Number of International patents issued • Ranked 2nd in the LSU System for tech transfer • Home to six research centers (*denotes Center of Excellence)

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Center of Excellence for Arthritis and Rheumatology (CEAR)* Feist-Weiller Cancer Center (FWCC)* Center for Cardiovascular Diseases and Sciences (CCDS)* Center for Brain Health (CBH) Louisiana Addiction Research Center (LARC) Center of Excellence for Emerging Viral Threats (CEVT)*

OCHSNER LSU HEALTH SHREVEPORT WELCOMES GASTROENTEROLOGY SPECIALIST DR. QIANG CAI Qiang Cai, M.D., Ph.D., gastroenterologist is also a Professor and the Division Chief of Gastroenterology at LSU Health Shreveport. Dr. Cai received his bachelor’s degree from Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang, Jiangxi, PR China and master’s degree from Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, PR China. He pursued his Ph.D. at Cornell University. Dr. Cai performed his residency in Internal Medicine at Saint Joseph’s Hospital, University of Wisconsin prior to engaging in his Fellowship in the Division of Digestive Diseases, Emory University School of Medicine. He remained at Emory University rising to the rank of Full Professor.

Dr. Cai is an advanced endoscopist and brings focused and unique expertise in endoscopic mucosal resection, endoscopic submucosal dissection, Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) for achalasia, Gastric Peroral Endoscopic Pyloromyotomy (GPOEM) for Refractory Gastroparesis, ERCP and EUS-guided and specialized pancreatic therapies.

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CONGRATULATES OUR 2020 AWARD WINNERS CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE

For Leadership and Professionalism Dr. Helen Wise

Bachelor of Art - 1997 Professor of Sociology at LSUS • • • • • • •

Norman A. Dolch Superprofessor in Nonprofit Administration 2020 LSUS Professor of the Year Executive Director for the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance on campus Director of Applied Research for the Institute for Nonprofit Administration Author of Race, Gender, and Class, 2nd Edition, 2020 Editor of Social Problems: A Case Study Approach, 5th Edition Married to Doyle Wise, Jr., one daughter, Maggie

Michael Ilgenfritz

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For Service to LSUS and Faithful Support of Our Community

The Honorable Judge Jeffrey Cox Master of Business Administration • • • • • • • • • • • •

Elected to serve as Judge for the Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeals BS in Finance from Louisiana Tech Juris Doctorate with magna cum laude honors from Southern University Law Center Legal Law Masters in Taxation from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas Inducted into the Southern University Law Center Hall of Fame in 2014 Included in the Southern University Judicial Wall of Fame in 2016 Serves on the Louisiana Law Enforcement Commission and the Advisory Board for the Bossier Parish Community College Criminal Justice Program Assists with training of cadets at the Bossier Sheriff’s Training Academy and instructs Law Enforcement Officers all over the state on legal concepts Writes a monthly article for The Best of Times Magazine Member of the Harry V. Booth and Henry Politz American Inns of Court Member of the American, Louisiana, Shreveport, Bossier, and Webster Bar Associations Married to Susan Cox, two children, Gabrielle and Stephen

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Bachelor of Art - 1991 Principal of Caddo Magnet High School • Masters of Education Administration from Centenary College • Past Assistant Principal of Administration at Southwood High School • Graduate Assistant under Melissa Mainiero helping with accreditation while working on Masters • Past Assistant Principal of Instruction at Bryd High School • 2019 Louisiana Department of Education High School Principal of the Year Semi-finalist

Calvin Sears

Bachelor of Science - 1981 & Master of Business Administration - 1984 Senior Controller of Sealy and Company • Certified Public Accountant in LA & TX • Served as Vice President of LSUS Alumni Association for two terms • Served on local Board of Directors of Girl Scouts • Served as Chairman of the Downtown YMCA Committee of Management • Married to Paige Sears, four children, Ben, Hannah, Hilary, and Shelby

Dr. Lonnie McCray

Bachelor of General Studies - 1996 Dean of Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education & Associate Professor of English at Southern University • Ph.D. of Higher Education Administration from University of North Texas • President of Caddo Parish 4H Advisory Committee • Past-President and current Vice President of the Board of Directors for Philadelphia Center • Serve on the Shreveport Human Relations Commission

Dr. Paul Rushing

Bachelor of Science - 1992 Internal Medicine • Attended LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport • Attended University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences for Residency • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification • Diabetes Care Recognition from Health Care Incentives Improvement Institute • Cited in many medical Publications and Presentations • Married to Theresa after meeting at LSUS

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CONGRATULATES OUR 2021 AWARD WINNERS CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE

For Leadership and Professionalism Dr. Jennifer Thomas Prime

Bachelor of General Studies - 2004 Doctor of Internal Medicine, Willis-Knighton Health System COVID Unit • • • • • •

Attended LSUHSC Shreveport for medical school in 2004 Completed residency in Internal Medicine Board-certified and has been a hospitalist with the Willis-Knighton Health System for the last 8 years Takes care of the majority of the patients in the COVID unit at Willis-Knighton Has tended to patients with various issues from heart attack, stroke, COPD, and sepsis Currently enrolled in the MPH program at LSUS

Dr. Candice Webert

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD

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Angie Pellerin, M.A., M.S., L.P.C. Master of Science •

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Oversees mental health counseling and wellness support for currently enrolled students while also providing related consultation to the campus community Received training in vinyasa yoga and other mind-body practices and has incorporated yoga, meditation, aromatherapy, and biofeedback training into mental health outreach efforts Earned dual bachelor’s degrees from LSU in English and Psychology Has worked in various jobs, including restaurant, retail, insurance, hospital, and health club environments, as well as working as a technical writer for a commercial real estate appraisal firm Moved to Shreveport in January 2014 to enter the Master of Science in Counseling program at LSUS Worked in the Student Development Office at LSUS as a student worker Worked as a graduate student worker for 1.5 years and subsequently did her one-year counseling internship Was then hired as a full-time counselor upon graduation in May 2016 Two years later was promoted to Director of Counseling Services in August 2018

Master of Education - 2007 Assistant Principal, Youree Drive Middle School • Career path started at Broadmoor Middle School Lab in 2005 • Provides resources and guidance to teachers and students to support teaching and learning • Evaluates teachers and staff on best instructional practices and assists with overall management and school operations • Received her Bachelor and Doctorate from Louisiana Tech University • Outstanding Social Studies Teacher of the Year (Caddo Parish) 2008-2009 • YPI 40 Under 40 Class of 2019

Grant Summers, J.D.

Bachelor of Science - 1992 Attorney, Davidson Summers APLC • Extensive experience in the areas of property law, probate and estate planning, oil and gas law, business transactions, commercial lending, business litigation, commercial bankruptcy, and business organization • Shreveport, Louisiana State and American Bar Associations (1996 to present) • Harry V. Booth Inn of Court, Barrister (20012007), Associate (1997-1999) • Supreme Court of the State of Louisiana, Committee on Bar Admissions, Assistant Examiner (2006 – 2014)

Dr. Kelly Tindal

Bachelor of Science - 1998 Acting Branch Chief of the Herbicide Branch, Environmental Protection Agency • Entomologist with more than 20 years of experience in applied agricultural research in academia (research and extension), privateindustry and pesticide regulation • Attended LSU in Baton Rouge for M.S. (2000) and Ph.D. (2004) in Entomology • Published more than 100 articles between regulatory assessments, peer-reviewed scientific publications, and research and extension reports • Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention Bronze Medal for Commendable Service: Invasive Weed Management Team (2020), Glyphosate Team (2020), TCVP Team (2020), Dicamba Team (2019) • National Excellence in Multistate Research Award, Project S-1039: Biology, impact, and management of soybean insect pests in soybean production systems in April 2009

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re you interested in updating your exterior or interior brick? I have a charming option that will have you intrigued. As we researched ways to add curb appeal to our fifteenyear-old home, we happened upon the process of limewashing. Our goal was to add an aged patina to our existing brick, for a natural, authentic appearance. So, we collaborated alongside Romabio Paints to complete the transformation on our exterior brick using their Classico Limewash.

Classico Limewash is a unique limewash made from Dolomite lime from Northern Italy. It is specially formulated to be long lasting and durable and is aged to perfection for that added old world charm.

It is low maintenance, as it calcifies to the stone or brick and works with the surface to allow moisture to evaporate. Due to the mixture of eco-sustainable resources and minerals, the limewash is toxin free and odorless.

Classico Limewash is a high-performance paint system that can achieve different looks. We chose a distressed, antique limewash finish which has a few darker bricks

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In addition, the limewash is removable! Yes, for up to two days following application, the limewash can be washed off…so you are able to test an area without full commitment.

The limewash is easy to apply. The process is simple...the limewash is diluted with water to customize the thickness before being applied.

There is a special masonry brush that’s used to apply the paint (or it can be sprayed on) to wet brick or stone.

We had a local painter apply the paint and then we distressed it with a power washer. You can remove as much or as little as you choose, using a power washer, to show the desired brick colors underneath. We wanted to have our black brick peeking through, to create a nice contrast to the white. This is a perfect solution for those that are looking to add an aged patina while updating your home with a fresh, clean look.

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With help from my Instagram audience, we chose Avoiro White for our house! It blends so well with our porch siding and trim. The colors offer a variety of custom options to fit your desired style. The limewash requires little or no maintenance for decades, and is naturally fade and mold resistant.

Romabio Limewash can be purchased at the local Home Depot and is affordable and comparable to other paints.

The 4-gallon bucket covers up to 1800 square feet. The romabio.com website has information on how to figure the amount of limewash you need to cover your brick or stone. Remember, the limewash can be applied to brick hearths or fireplaces as well. Also, there are many informational videos to watch that can help answer any other questions you may have about the limewash.

Romabio Classico Limewash is a great DIY choice for one story homes. The whole process can be completed within a week. If you are considering a fresh update to your exterior brick or stone, this is a transformation that comes highly recommended.

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