- Greg Gorden, Department of Environmental Services Director in St. Tammany Parish will discuss the operations of the department & various current projects. Contact information: 985-898-2535 or stpgov.org For litter issues - litter@stpgov.org
- Bobby Hurley, the President of the HBA will talk about homebuilding in St. Tammany Parish, association activities, Legislative Day & key industry issues. St. Tammany HBA www.sthba.org 985-882-5002.
- Jackie Weaver of Grandparents raising Grandchildren discusses their organization’s activities, goals & current needs. Contact GRG @ 985-867-3409 Email john316@gmail.com. or website: http://grgtammany2.blogspot.com/
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- St. Tammany Parish Councilman Thomas J. Smith Jr. discusses the May 3
parish council meeting, along with goals & projects in District 14.
tsmith@stpgov.org
Council Office: 985-898-2591
Cell: 985-285-0447
- HERO of the Month: Amanda Ahner of Pope John Paul High School
discusses her award, high school activities & future plans.
Sponsored by:
Charter Business & Sophisticated Woman Magazine
- Nick Richard, Executive Director of NAMI St. Tammany discusses the
National Alliance on Mental Illness, programs provided, mental health awareness
month,upcoming golf tournament & mental health fair.
PO Box 3850
Mandeville, LA 70470
(985)626-6538 Office (888)521-2297 Toll Free
(877)361-1631 Fax
www.namisttammany.org
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Please join us today at 3:00 for another great show at 990AM or www.wgso.com. If you can’t listen today, listen ANY time on the podcast!
- St. Tammany Parish Councilman Jacob B. Groby, talks about the upcoming parish council meeting. He also discusses Economic Development in District 7, LSU Business Bus visit that was on April 17-18th, Arts District Tax Incentive along Hwy. 190. Contact info: jbgroby@stpgov.org Cell: 985-503-0017 Council Office: 985-898-2591
- Brett A. Henry, Manager of the Camp Salmen Nature Park, discusses the history of the park, outreach & the upcoming Spring Fling. Contact info: Phone (985)2885901 Office (985)288-5903 Cell (985)237-3110 Park Website: campsalmennaturepark.org
- Cindy Boudreau, Director of 2012 Parties discusses Slidell’s Project Graduation & their need for additional volunteers. Contact info: 985-640-3985 E-Mail: slidellprprojgrad@yahoo.com Website: www.SlidellPRProjectGraduation.com
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It was an honor to speak to the students at Madisonville Jr. High during their Career Day yesterday. It was also wonderful to be back in the classroom. I’d like to thank the following people at Madisonville Junior High:
Martha Bateman - Thanks for the invitation to speak at your Career Day.
Travis Costanza - Thanks for the opportunity to speak to your classes.
Dwayne Kern, Principal - Thanks for hosting this wonderful event.
Students - Thanks for your attention, great questions and warm welcome.
I would be happy to visit your school again any time!
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**Listen to the MO Show**
Today @ 3:00 or any time on podcast.
-Saturday Election: School Board Tax
Former teacher, Lee Barrios expresses support for tax.
Northshore 9-12 leader, Carol Fox voices opposition to tax.
-Pamela B. Egan, MN, NP, CDE, owner of Egan Wellness Clinic &
Skin Care Spa discusses anti-aging options, skin care, etc .
-Northshore Regional Director of Catholic Charities, Craig Marinello,
discusses the organization, services provided & how you can get involved.
-WGSO 990AM or www.wgso.com Live or on podcast at any time!
Get in the know with MO!
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Hello everyone! I’m so glad to be a part of Northshore Links. Please check out my page to see what’s being covered on The MO Show. We cover Northshore and regional government, politics, business and community events. We want you to “Get in the Know with MO!”
If you have suggestions for topics you’d like to see covered, please contact me @ maureen@wgso.com.
April 13:
St. Tammany Parish Councilman Reid Falconer discussed the last
council meeting, finance committee and what is happening in District 4.
Ones to Watch Segment: Local talent Nathan Michael Killen sang original
songs, and told us about his work, performances & future plans. See www.nathanmichaelmusic.com or Reverbnation for Nathan Michael from Madisonville.
Samantha Goodwin, Legislative Liaison of Chamber of Commerce & Director of Keep Madisonville Beautiful, spoke to us about volunteer efforts & events in Madisonville, LA. Contact her @ 985-7787790 or samanthagoodwin1@gmail.com
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Beginning April 11, 2012, Maureen O’Brien will be the new blogger here on the Northshore Blog.
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The first signs have started popping up in the last couple weeks. Yard signs, that is, for hopeful candidates. It’s election time again!
In addition to a gubernatorial primary, on October 22, St. Tammany Parish residents will have numerous important items on their ballots to consider.
Are you ready to vote?
Many people, every election day, find themselves surprised at the polls. They may find themselves at the wrong polling location because it has moved, in a different precinct than they expected, or all together not on the polls, when they thought they were.
The Louisiana Secretary of State’s office and our current S.O.S., Tom Schedler (from right here in St. Tammany) have a very useful website to answer all of your voting questions. Accessible through the main site www.sos.louisiana.gov, it is called www.geauxvote.com. It is a very user-friendly site and answers all of the most commonly asked questions and then some. You can check your voting status, register to vote, change your party affiliation, request an absentee ballot and lots more.
The site is divided clearly into sections. With one click, you have all the info any voter needs to answer any questions. Another click, and it’s all candidate information. Qualifying dates, fees, deadlines, campaign rules & regs, it’s all there. Another click gives you the history of all past elections. I really enjoyed digging around on the site. It seemed the more I clicked, the deeper the information went and the more I learned.
Below are a few important dates the you should all be aware of here on the northshore, if you want to vote in the upcoming elections (and I hope you do!):
Qualifying Dates for Candidates: 9/6 – 9/8
Last Day to Register to Vote: 9/21
Time Period to Request a Mail Ballot from Registrar: 8/23 – 10/18
Deadline for Registrar to Receive Voted Mail Ballot: 10/21
Early Voting Begins: 10/8
Early Voting Ends: 10/15
Election Day: October 22
I urge everyone to get out and VOTE! In recent elections, we’ve seen election results decided by only just a few votes. Every single vote truly makes a difference! I hope to see you at the polls on October 22.
Sheri Sable Campbell
Northshore Blog
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One of my favorite causes here on the northshore is the St. Tammany Humane Society. Coming up on Sunday, June 12, they will be hosting an event with many local businesses that is sure to be a good time.
The 2nd Annual Pup-Friendly Poker Run will be held from 3:00-7:00. This is not your average poker run! All the participating businesses, each located through-out Old Mandeville, are “pup-friendly”, and your are invited to bring your dog along with you as you play!
It all begins at the Barley Oak, located on the lakefront at 2101 Lakeshore Drive. This is where you pay your $25.00 entry fee and receive your 7 card hand. From there, you will randomly visit the other poker-pit stops: Ruby’s Roadhouse, The Beach House Bar & Grill, Zorro’s Cool Stuff for Pets & People, and the Ponchartrain Yacht Club. The last pit-stop is Maxein’s Coffeehouse on Girod St. Here, someone will have the winning hand and win the grand prize of $1000 cash! Many other prizes will be awarded as well, like gift certificates, artwork, a weekend getaway and more. Also to add to the festivities, there will be live music at Maxein’s. Christian Serpas and Ghost Town will be performing an acoustic duo show.
Pre-registration is not required, however, if you register by June 3, you can save $5.00. To sign up, you can call the Humane Society at 892-7387, you can stop by their facility on Dog Pound Rd (20384 Harrison Ave.), or pay with PayPal on their website: www.sttammanyhumanesociety.org . In addition, each paid participant receives a poker run t-shirt designed by local artist Ted Pullig.
This sounds like a rather unique and enjoyable way to spend a Sunday afternoon, whether you have a pup to play with or not! A little good-natured gambling, some libations, perhaps dinner at one of the poker-pit stops….all the while supporting our local businesses and of course STHS, who get the proceeds. I hope you can join us!
Sheri Sable Campbell
Northshore Blog
Between running my biz Bot & Nola’s Snoballs, my service as an alderman for the Town of Abita Springs, writing, volunteering and raising 3 kids I have become an expert in time management! It’s a good thing – because there are so many things to do in March it’s going to take a well-executed game plan to fit them all in!
I’ve already told you about Chef Soiree, that’s on March 20 at the Bogue Falaya Park in Covington and starts at 5. However, before I head over there I will be in Mandeville with the Campbell family in tow at the St. Tammany Humane Society’s Annual Woofstock Festival and low Cost Clinic. This year, the event moves out to the Castine Center and is sure to be fun for my whole crew. It starts at 10, there are bands playing all day and there’s additional entertainment with the various doggie contests. I am excited about being one of the judges this year and really looking forward to it! Tickets are available at the gate (or half-price in advance!), and with the ticket price this year you get FREE beer! Yep, Free. Should make for a fun afternoon! Check out the details at www.sthumane.org
Next up, on March 27, it’s the St. Tammany Hospital Foundation’s 5th Annual Gurney Games. This event is SO MUCH FUN! I’m excited to be back again judging for my 3rd year, and I cannot wait to see what they will come up with this time! This event is free and is held right in the middle of N.Columbia St. in downtown Covington. It’s blocked off, of course, and there’s music, food, beverages, and the highlight – the Race. Elaborately decorated hospital gurneys are raced through an obstacle course competing for the best time. However, they are also judged on the best costumes, decorations, performance and best bribe of a judge! Its good clean fun, and a great way to spend a beautiful, spring afternoon outdoors with the family. It’s from 2:00-5:00; please go to www.stph.org for all the details of this unique event!
But the weekend isn’t over yet! From 6:00-10:00 on the 27th at the Castine Center the Junior League of Greater Covington is hosting “Oh, The Places We’ll Geaux!” a benefit for the Children’s Museum of St. Tammany. These ladies put on a fabulous event every year as they draw closer and closer to the reality of our very own Children’s Museum. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased online at their website www.jlgc.net
Whew. I’m exhausted just thinking about it. But thrilled as well, and looking forward to a fun-filled weekend here on the northshore. I’ll be having a good time while supporting some causes that are near and dear to my heart. Hope to see you out there, too!
Sheri Sable Campbell
Northshore Blog
