FAVORITE ACTIVITIES DURING ‘CORONA PAUSE’

FOCUS SB sent out emails to our readers asking what their favorite activities were since the arrival of the “corona pause.”Our readers have submitted the following past time activities:♦ Watch birds at bird feeder♦ Cleaning closets, drawers and cabinets ... a longoverdue project.

FOCUS ON FARMING - BY JACK DILLARD

As this is being written last Tuesday as the sun sets, our Ark-La – Tex has enjoyed a day of sunshine and has the hope for more days as we move into the month of April.Early planted gardens (vegetable) are off to an excellent start.

DEAR GABBY — WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU HAVE A CLASS ASSIGNMENT, 17 CENTS AND A CARLOAD OF KIDS?

Dear Gabby,My son attends high school and the business teacher assigned a report, “Restructuring America.” The teacher divided the students into groups of seven and threw in one courageous parent per group to assist.

PASTORS, LAYMEN LAUNCH CONSERVATIVE BAPTIST NETWORK

A significant number of pastors and laymen, motivated by a passionate desire to keep the Southern Baptist Convention anchored to the inerrancy and sufficiency of God’s Word, have formed the Conservative Baptist Network.Last month, the Rev.

CHURCHES SHOULD FOLLOW 10 PERSON RULE

Attendance all local churches and other houses of worship is important to everyone’s religious faith.   And so is compliance with public safety mandates from elected officials.Governor John Bel Edwards has issued several public emergency proclamations concerning the deadly COVID-19.

30-SECOND READ: HOARDING NUTS

BY: JEFF GAUGERI Life teaches hard lessons. Here are some I’ve learned.Never argue with a teenager. They already know everything.Don’t buy a car with white cloth seats. Drops of coffee, soda and ketchup are drawn to them like bugs to a windshield.Never complain to your spouse about her snoring.

BOSSIER SCHOOL HELPS LOCAL HEALTH-CARE COMMUNITY

An idea from a Benton High School graduate who now works for Willis-Knighton Health System led to Bossier Schools heeding the call to equip health-care workers with much-needed personal protective equipment as they fight the coronavirus.

DOWNTOWN SHREVEPORT KICKS OFF A SALUTE OF DAILY GOOD DEEDS

 Press ReleaseFriday, March 27, 2020Contact: Liz Swaine, 318-455-2593Downtown Shreveport Kicks Off a Salute of Daily Good Deeds(And there are so many from which to choose!) The news is dominated right now by lots of bad- virus fears, business closings, job losses.

CITY AND PRIVATE PARTNERS LAUNCH SHREVE.BIZ IN SUPPORT OF STRUGGLING LOCAL BUSINESSES

WILLIS-KNIGHTON PHYSICIAN NETWORK CLINICS OFFER VIRTUAL VISITS

Willis-Knighton Physician Network clinics have been open during this COVID-19 outbreak. However, they realize that many patients prefer not to be seen in person.

CAN KINDNESS SAVE THE WORLD? KICKING OFF DOWNTOWN SHREVEPORT’S DAILY GOOD DEED

LIZ SWAINE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITYWhen we get scared and uncertain, when things are changing quickly and we feel like we have little control over the outcome, it’s not unusual to hunker down or lash out, stock up on toilet paper and wait for better days.

SIMPLE WAYS YOU CAN SAVE LIVES BY MAYOR ADRIAN PERKINS

COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a new strain of the coronavirus. The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11, 2020. Caddo Parish reported its first positive case on the same day, and two weeks later, we have 115 cases.

IS IT TIME TO START A JOURNAL DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC?

Some people like to journal. Writing down on a daily basis occurences, experiences and reflections. In effect, keeping a detailed diary. Maybe it's time for non-journal people to give it a try. They can start anytime. Actually, Tuesday, March 24 , would have been ideal.

DO YOU WANT A FREE PAPER?

Focus SB/The Inquisitor is the answer!!If you are not a subscriber email Kathy@jesettle.com with name and address.This weeks edition will be dropped in the mail to you.

THE SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL NEEDS TO MEET--AND  SOON

The Shreveport City Council cancelled its  Monday March 23  work session and Tuesday March 24  regular meeting this week.