The concert will open with a performance by the NOLA Treblemakers at 1PM followed a performance by Amanda Shaw and Rockin’ Dopsie.  The first Head Start project to be funded with the proceeds is the purchase and the installation of seat belts on school buses which will enable the children to take field trips. Future fundraisers will be given for other projects for the Head Start Program needs. “We are thrilled to have Amanda Shaw help with fundraising for our
program,” said Fred Taylor, Covington Head Start Center Director.  “Amanda and her family have been dedicated to the success of this program and we truly really appreciate their efforts.”

Admission to the concert is free, but sponsorships are available to ensure the funding goal is reached. Companies and individuals interested in donating are encouraged to purchase sponsorships. Sponsor a seatbelt for $150, a bench (3 seat belts) for $450 and a row (6 seat belts) for $900.  An entire bus sponsorship is available for $9,000.  In addition to sponsorships, donations will also be accepted at the concert.

Amanda’s family is in the process of adopting a 2-1/2 year old little boy who attends the Covington Head Start Program.  This
particular project is very close to Amanda’s heart and is inspired by her baby brother Alex.  “After visiting the Covington Head Start School, I noticed that the program couldn’t afford some of the extras that our other schools have.” said Amanda Shaw.  “Only the poorest families qualify for this program, but every child deserves an environment that enhances their lives with positive academic accomplishments and creative opportunities.” 

Donations can be made payable to the RCCDC.  Donations should be sent to the Covington Head Start Program, c / o Fred Taylor, Covington Head Start Center Director, 73060 East Stadium Dr., Covington, LA 70433.  The Head Start Programs are 501C3 organizations, tax id number 72-0680604.

Head Start is a comprehensive program designed to foster the healthy development of young children from low-income
families.  The program has grown from a brief, eight-week summer program for preschoolers in 1969, to a year-round
program today, serving children from birth to age five, as well as pregnant women.  Head Start provides children from low-income families with daily nutritious meals and many opportunities for social, emotional and intellectual growth that can prepare them for success in school and in life.  The program also connects children to a health care source and provides vital support services to their families.

 Always be aware of your surroundings. Thieves may be watching you.

 Use your cell phone security lock.

 Avoid becoming distracted by your cell phone conversation when walking on the street.

 Keep your cell phone out of site.  Don’t hang it from your purse or jacket.

 Switch the ringer off to avoid attracting the attention of thieves.

 Never loan your cell phone to a stranger. In case of an emergency, offer to make the call for them.

 Consider using hands-free technology.

Here are some important tips to help you keep your cell phone and data safe if it is stolen:

 Keep proper details:

Create a well organized record of all the necessary details and information related to your mobile and keep them safe and sound in a safe place. Make sure that the information recorded with you doesn’t miss out these: Your phone number; Make & model of your phone; Details about color & appearance; the pin code or security lock code of your phone; IMEI numbers (if you’re using GSM phones).

 Security mark addition to protect a cell phone: When you lose your phone, there can be two possibilities – first, that you left it somewhere and it wasn’t stolen and there’s somebody looking for helping you out. Second, somebody has stolen your phone purposely. When you have placed a security mark, it will be easy to get hold of your phone in both the cases. So, simply use some ultra violet pen to write your post code, house number or address on your mobile handset as well as its battery. This will help your mobile become more easily identifiable in case it gets lost or stolen. You can even think of writing your email id or some other contact number. You may never know if somebody wants to return you your mobile. So, don’t forget to do this to protect a cell phone.

 Lock your phone using Security Lock Code or PIN feature: Once your phone is locked with security lock code or PIN code, the thief who has stolen your mobile will not be able to use your phone or have access to your personal numbers stored on the SIM card. This way it will be safe from any kind of misuse.

 Get your phone registered with your network operator: The moment you discover that your mobile phone’s missing, immediately report its loss to your network operator. With the help of your IMEI number, they’ll be able to get your handset as well as the account blocked. There are certain wireless carriers ready to help you out. Once your phone is blocked, it won’t ever be possible to use the phone again even with some other SIM card. This kind of step to protect a cell phone is a bit risky one as once you have disabled your phone; you’ll not be able to use it again. Again, you need to keep all the records related to the registration of your phone so that the thief may not be misusing your phone even after the registration.

 Get your phone number disabled: This is another way to stay safe from the thief who has got hold of your mobile. The best way is to get both your account as well as number disabled so that the thief doesn’t get to use your services or make money by selling it.

 Request your carrier to start up with a formal investigation immediately: This proves helpful as your carrier gets aware of the theft and you can immediately be saved from unnecessarily paying your bills even if your phone is not totally saved.

 Lodge a complaint with the police: In many cases you need to show the copy of the FIR, so don’t forget to do this as soon as possible. So, along with all the other important actions like blocking account and number get a complaint against the theft with the police to protect a cell phone.

 Use anti-theft software on your mobile: This is indeed the best and most effective method to keep your mobile safe and sound. And when it comes to safeguard your stuffs from technically smart people, you got to use technically smart measures and using anti phone theft software.

For more information on what you can do to safeguard your property, contact your local Police Department, Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa, or visit one of the many crime prevention websites listed below that offer free safety tips on being streetwise and address many crime prevention issues. Sites to visit to help protect you, your family, and your belongings: www.ncpc.org ; www.USAonwatch.org ; www.NYC.gov . Sources of Tips: www.nyc.gov and www.smartfuzz.com

Please call Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa to report cell phone thieves or any crime. You can do so anonymously by calling 1-800-554-5245 or for juveniles call 1-877-668-2421. You may also visit www.tangicrimestoppers.com , www.facebook.com/tangicrimestoppers or you may text your tip anonymously to “CRIMES” on a regular cell phone or “274637″ on a Smartphone beginning the tip with “TANGITIP”. If you tip leads to an arrest you may be eligible for a cash reward. Be a part of the solution!

  ]]> http://northshorelinks.com/events/northshore-ama-luncheon-march-29-2012/feed/ 0 http://northshorelinks.com/events/st-tammany-contest-seeks-original-pinatas-from-local-artists-prizes-to-be-awarded/ http://northshorelinks.com/events/st-tammany-contest-seeks-original-pinatas-from-local-artists-prizes-to-be-awarded/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 20:54:46 +0000 David Ellis http://northshorelinks.com/events/?p=823 Calling all artists who reside in St. Tammany Parish — you now have an opportunity to showcase your work at the upcoming Friends of the Harbor Center’s annual gala on May 5, appropriately themed Cinco de Mayo.

The Friends of the Harbor Center, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization made up of volunteers who work to raise funds for purchasing needed equipment for the facility, is recruiting both adult and high school-aged artists to make custom piñatas out of paper-mache. Submissions will be displayed at the event, and winners will earn cash prizes.

According to Irma Cry, chairperson of the board, “We were looking for a way we could get local artists involved with our event. Since this year’s gala is on Cinco de Mayo, we felt piñatas were the natural choice.” Cry said the group plans to incorporate them into the event decor so all must reflect a “Mexican” theme and be a minimum of 16” tall. Besides those few rules, the sky is the limit.

“We can’t wait to see what everyone comes up with,” said Cry. “Since the piñatas can be any shape or color combination, we expect to see a lot of variety and originality.”

This is the first time that the Friends of the Harbor Center has hosted its annual event on the popular party date. It is also the first time the group has asked local artists to get involved.

Prizes will be awarded to first ($75), second ($50) and third place ($25) winners in both the adult and student groups. In addition, people who attend the event will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite submission, and the one with the most votes will be crowned “People’s Choice” and win $100.

“I encourage everyone to get involved either by making a piñata or attending the Cinco de Mayo gala,” Cry added. “The funds we raise will help the Northshore Harbor Center purchase needed equipment for the venue so it can continue to be an economic development engine for our parish.”

The piñatas are due by 5:30 pm on April 23, 2012, to the Northshore Harbor Center, along with a signed registration form. For more information or complete rules, please call 985-781-3650.

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THE Hit musical NUNSENSE

Cutting Edge Productions will hold
auditions for Nunsense on January 29 2012 at 7 PM . 

Nunsense introduces the audience to the
fictional Little Sisters of Hoboken who are putting on a show to raise money to
bury sisters accidentally poisoned by the convent cook, Sister Julia (Child of
God). The show honors the “humor of the nun” and the classic musical revue
form.

The auditions
being held is for 5 women aged 16 and up.  Auditions will be
held at Attractions Salon which is located at 747 Robert Blvd in
Slidell .  Auditioners are asked to arrive early to fill out
audition forms and to be prepared for cold readings from the
script. Also Please have a song to sing, an accompanist will be on
hand. Five strong female singers/ actresses needed. Also, the ability to
tap dance is a plus.

Nunsense will open on March 16 and runs though
march 31 2012. 

For more information, please visit www.cuttingedgetheater.com
or call (985) 640-0333.

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Brian Fontenot

Cutting
Edge Productions

(985)640-0333

www.cuttingedgetheater.com

“We have big plans for Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa in 2012 and are asking for the
financial support of the individual residents, local businesses, civic clubs, and
corporations that do business in our parish. We have new projects and programs that
we want to offer in 2012 to continue our growth and effectiveness in solving
crimes.” States, Jodie W. Powell, CEO and Executive Director of the organization.

Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa has grown from averaging 45 calls per month to the tip
line in 2008 to an average of over 500 calls per month in 2010 and 2011. Since 2004
the organization has paid out over 474 tipsters and over $129,600 in rewards. In
addition since 2004, CST has assisted our local law enforcement in over 844 arrests,
assisted in clearing over 1,127 cases, and the recovery of over $232,980 in stolen
property and narcotics. The support of the community is imperative to our continued
fight against crime.

Want to Stop Crime? Join The Club!

Be a Part of The Solution In Your Area

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Become A Tangi Crime Stoppers Club Member!

Fear of Personal harm and retaliation create an environment for crime to flourish in
many neighborhoods. We all must play a role in fighting crime, putting criminals in
jail, and making our neighborhoods safe and secure. Be a part of the solution. Join
the Tangi Crime Stoppers Club and become a member of the most effective crime
fighting organization in our area!

The Tangi Crime Stoppers Club members receive a membership decal, the opportunity to
participate in committee activities of the organization, a certificate to display
their support, and the satisfaction of knowing that they are playing a vital role in
fighting crime.

Corporate sponsors receive additional benefits dependent upon the sponsorship level
they have chosen. For a full list of the benefits of membership and sponsorship and
to download the necessary forms, please visit our website at
http://www.tangicrimestoppers.com/club  .  Memberships and sponsorships may also be
paid online via PayPal. Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa is a Non-profit 501c3
organization.

Tangi Crime Stoppers Club

Regular Membership Levels

Friendship Member $10 – 25.00

Individual Member $50.00

Associate Member $75.00

Contributor Member $100.00

Family Membership $150.00

Small Business- The Tipster $250.00

Benefactor-The Crime Stopper $500.00

Tangi Crime Stoppers Club

Corporate Sponsorship Levels

The Vice Squad $1,000.00

The Fugitive $2,500.00

Crime & Punishment $5,000.00

Law & Order $10,000.00

Top Cop $15,000.00+

For additional information please contact Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa, Inc. at
985-634-0590 or via email at tangicrimestoppers@gmail.com  .

If you have information to share anonymously about a crime please call our tip line
at 1-800-554-5245 (JAIL) or on our website at www.tangicrimestoppers.com  or
www.facebook.com/tangicrimestoppers . If your tip leads to an arrest you may be
eligible for a cash reward.

The calendar will make a great holiday gift and stocking stuffer. The best part is that your purchase willsupport KMB’s programs. 100% of the calendarproceedswill bedonated to KMB and will go towards anti-litter efforts, beautification projects, recycling programs and environmental education in Mandeville.

BUY YOUR $8.99 CALENDAR TODAY! FIND YOUR CALENDAR AT THE FOLLOWINGMANDEVILLE STORES:

Rouses Walgreens

P.J. ‘s Coffee

Maxein’s Coffeehouse

Treasures Unlimited

Gordans of Mandeville

Vianne’s Tea House

Das Schulerhaus

You may also purchase a calendar by calling KMB at 624-3165.

Mandeville, LA-Noel A’ Mandeville, the Northshore’s Christmas Festival, is hosting a Pet Promenade to benefit St. Tammany Humane Society on Saturday, December 10th 2:00pm!

Register family pets to march with the humane society for an extra-special Christmas parade around Old Mandeville.  This parade is open to any type of family pet and children are also welcome.  Registration begins at 9am that Saturday; line up at 1:00pm at the Mandeville Trailhead.  From there we will march down Girod St. to the Lakefront and back.

The march will also include a team of roller derby girls leading the parade, pet blessings, STHS adoptable pets and a second line band!  Register now online ($10 per pet for first two pets, $5 for each additional pet) at sthumane.org or the day of the promenade: 9am at STHS trailer on Girod Street or at the Mandeville Trailhead at 12:30pm ($15 per pet for first 2 pets, $5 for each additional pet).

Join the Louisiana’s largest no-kill shelter and many others to spread fun, Christmas cheer all while helping the homeless animals of St. Tammany Humane Society! For more info or to register today, visit sthumane.org or call the shelter at 982-892-7387.

Businessman and former Mandeville Civil Service Municipal Board Vice Chairman, David Ellis, has announced his candidacy for the District 1 seat on the Mandeville City Council. The election is to be held March 24, 2012.

Ellis’ civic service commitment began as a Boy Scout, eventually attaining the rank of Eagle Scout — awarded to him at Mandeville City Hall in 1990. In Mandeville, David has served on various boards and committees, including the Fontainebleau Property Owners Association, Cedarwood Condominium Association, and as the St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce appointee to the Mandeville Municipal Civil Service Board, where he worked directly with police and city employees.

David continues to support the local community as an active Northlake-Mandeville Rotarian, Board Secretary and volunteer for the Covington Three Rivers Art Festival, and President-elect of the St. Tammany Leadership Alumni Foundation, which “identifies, trains and supports emerging leaders in the area,” said Ellis in the announcement.

Inspired by his experience completing the Leadership St. Tammany program in 2008, Ellis founded NorthshoreLinks.com, a Northshore community portal and information website. “It’s a valuable resource to many in the community seeking local news, event information, and pretty much anything related to the Northshore,” he said.

Ellis, 37, attended Northlake Christian School and graduated from St. Paul’s in Covington. He then received his bachelor’s degree from Baylor University and his MBA from LSU, with marketing and finance concentrations.  Upon graduation, David moved to Chicago and then New York, gaining valuable experience working for IBM as a financial analyst and accountant.

Ellis returned to the area in 2003, where most of his energies have been focused on the growth and development of his family’s Mandeville-based insurance company. David proudly says his greatest achievement in life is being married to his wonderful wife Susan and raising their two children, Bradley and Caroline, together.

“If elected, I believe I will do an excellent job for the City of Mandeville and can help move the City in the right direction,” noted Ellis. “Working with the Mandeville Civil Service Board, alongside our police and city employees, I’ve been exposed directly to our city’s most valuable assets, its workforce. I plan to continue serving our community and hope to do so as a Mandeville City Council member beginning in 2012.”

Ellis’ campaign website can be found at www.EllisForMandeville.com. Updates can also be found on his Facebook page: www.Facebook.com/ElectEllis.

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At a 2 p.m. press conference near Covington, Brister explained that her Transition Team has been divided into eight committees, each with a specific area of focus. The committees will operate under the headings of Administrative Policy; Boards and Agencies; Contracting for Professional Services; Customer Service; Economic Development; Funding Government; Intergovernmental Relations; and, Personnel and Human Resources. Each committee will review current Parish policies, practices and guidelines, and make recommendations to Brister about changes to or maintenance of those specific operations.

Howard Daigle, Jr., Managing Partner of the Daigle Fisse & Kessenich law firm, has been appointed Director of the Transition and will manage the Transition Team process.

The Administrative Policy Committee will be chaired by Bill Newton, an insurance executive and former Louisiana Assistant Commissioner of Insurance. Membership of that committee will include Hank Miltenberger, S. Michele Blanchard and Elvige Cassard.

The Boards and Agencies Committee will be chaired by Maura Donahue, vice president of DonahueFavret, Inc., and former chair of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Members will include Lacey Toledano, Dawn Sharpe Brackett, Glen Villalobos, Sam Caruso and Evans Spiceland.

The Contracting for Professional Services Committee will be chaired by Jim Rozycki. Members will include Mandeville Councilwoman Trilby Lenfant, Darryl Cherry, Kevin Murphy and Sean Burkes.

The Customer Service Committee will be led by Dian Lusher, president of DYNEL, Inc. Members will include Clerk of Court Malise Prieto, Ron Franco and Bill Sims.

The Economic Development Committee will be chaired by Marty Mayer, president of Stirling Properties and former Chair of GNO, Inc. Members will include Eric Schouest, Brent Woods, Jim Hudson, Peter Link and John Crain.

The Funding Government Committee will be led by Todd Richard, President of FARA. Members will include Dick Night, Albert ”Joey” Richard, Glen Runyon and David Briggs.

The Intergovernmental Relations Committee will be chaired by Lenfant. Members will include Jay Seale, John Dubreuil, Janet Fabre Smith and Tim Carpenter.

The Personnel/Human Resources Committee will be chaired by Northshore Foundation CEO Susan Bonnett. Members will include Cassard, Donahue, Jason Cobb and Bruce Clement.

Brister will take office Jan. 9, 2012, but the Transition Team’s work is expected to continue through early spring of next year.

“Transitioning from a 12-year administration to a new one is something to be undertaken with great care, thought and study,” Brister said. “By including some of the best minds and community leaders St. Tammany has to offer, I want to ensure the quality of service our citizens expect and deserve is as seamless as possible, while we pursue improvements without rushing to implement change.

“I look forward to working with these committees and the entire team as we move forward in coming months, and I know their input will be invaluable in building the future of St. Tammany Parish.”
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