oyster festival scrapbook 2011
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Congratulations...on a GREAT Oyster Festival!Congratulations...on a GREAT Oyster Festival!
Since 1965
Special supplement to The Amite Tangi Digest for the Wednesday, March 23, 2011 issue.
Wh happened at the festival...What happened at the festival...
...didn�’t stay at the festival!...didn�’t stay at the festival!It�’s all in the 2011 Oyster Scrapbook!It�’s all in the 2011 Oyster Scrapbook!
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Main Dining RoomLive Entertainment by Mike Morris
Friday Night 5 - 9 • Cha-Cha BarLunch • Wednesday - Friday 11 - 2Dinner • Thursday - Saturday 5 - 9
Sunday Brunch 10 - 3
Happy HourThursday & Friday 4:30 - 6:30
Can�’t walk? Let�’s talk...Need a custom artifi cial limb
or orthopedic brace?
We Can Help!www.orthoticprostheticspecialist.com
101 Highland Park PlazaCovington, LA
985-898-6319
802 W. Oak St., Ste. DAmite, LA
985-747-2306
411 East Mulberry St. • Amite • 985-748-4118www.mulberryhousellc.com
• Catering •• Weddings •• Receptions •
• Private Parties •985-748-4118
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Kentwood Auto Salvage & Towing1211 Service Road on I-55 �• Kentwood, LA Mon.-Fri. 8-5 �• Sat. 8-12
985-229-2502 �• 985-229-45521-877-660-2502 �• Fax: 985-229-2503
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Scavanger Hunt andStreet Dance Photos by
Alissa Cannon and Joy Lofton
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ms ar ng atRims Starting at18" - $999.0018" - $999.00
20" - $1249.0020" - $1249.0022" - $1499.0022" - $1499.0024" - $1999.9924" - $1999.9926" - $2499.0026" - $2499.0028" - $3799.9928" - $3799.99All prices plus taxAll prices plus tax
o BIG SELECTION of RIMS!6 mo. or 12 mo. No Interest!6 mo. or 12 mo. No Interest!
115 S. First St. �• Amite �• 985-748-7466Fax 985-748-7534 �• Denny Coutee, Owner/Operator �• See us on facebook.com
FREE MountingFREE Mounting & Balancing & Balancing
Lay-a-wayLay-a-wayPlansPlans
New Tire & RimNew Tire & Rim
PackagesPackagesNew 2011New 2011
RIMS!RIMS!Mechanic on Duty 8-5Michael 985-974-7150
Cheapest Prices • Custom InstallationsCheapest Prices • Custom InstallationsCar Lifts starting at $199.00 installedCar Lifts starting at $199.00 installed
Lambo Doors starting at $1499.00 installedLambo Doors starting at $1499.00 installedSee us for: Gullwing Doors • Suicide Doors • Air SuspensionsSee us for: Gullwing Doors • Suicide Doors • Air Suspensions
Drops • Lifts • Donks • and more!Drops • Lifts • Donks • and more!
$$20 OFF 20 OFF WITH FULL WITH FULL TINT JOB!TINT JOB!
Free tweeters with the
purchase of speakers!
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Amite201 W. Oak St.985.748.9476
Hammond1320 S. Morrison
985.230.0469
Springfi eld31579 La. Hwy 22
225.395.2900
Congratulations on a GreatAmite Oyster Festival!
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318 East Railroad Ave.Independence, La 70443985-878-2828Fax 985-878-2286
314 West Oak St. Ste. AAmite, La 70422
985-748-7434Fax 985-748-7771
Special thanks to Carol Brooke, Alissa Cannon,Beverly Holmes, Virgil Howell, John Howell, Joy Lofton, Amy Miller, Kelly Rainey, Craig Stafford, Trish Thames
and Karen Walker, who all worked to bringthese oyster festival memories to the public.
S i l th k t
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BRANDON�’SBRANDON�’SFor ALL Your Indoor/Outdoor Cooking Needs!
Propane Tanks for Sale or Rent • Propane Bottles Filled • APPLIANCE PARTS • REPAIR SERVICE • New & Used Appliances
985-748-920213361 Hwy 16 • Amite, LA • 8 am - 5 pm M-F • 8 am - 2 pm Sat
PropaneBurners& DeepFryers
Tankless
Water
Heaters
LODGE Enamel Coated Cast Iron Cooking Pots �• Craw sh & Jambalaya Pots Saints & LSU Burners �• Fireplace Gas Logs �• Utility Trailers
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Left to Right: Karen Wallace, Regina Milton, Becky Moore,Monica Ferguson, Lori Price, Cassie Cutrer, Mary Hubbard,
Shanon Vaughn, Brenda Freeman, Shannon Blackmon,Emma Ginn, Marty Broussard. In Tree in Rear: Lionel Green.
...at the20112011
Oyster Festival!Oyster Festival!
Tangi Pines Nursing CenterTangi Pines Nursing Center709 E. North Place �• Amite709 E. North Place �• Amite �• �• 985-748-9464985-748-9464
Hope everyone had ...Hope everyone had FUN...
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748-8191 (24 Hour RX Service)748-9616 (Refi ll Telemanager)
THRIFT-TOWN PHARMACY
Health Mart®
512 North Second St • Amite, LA 70422
Hope you had a great time at the 2011 Oyster Festival!
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Amite Tire, Inc.1201 N.W. Central Avenue �• Amite
748-9921
We hope you had a great time at the 2011 Amite Oyster Festival!
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Thompsons Alignment Center1201 NW Central Ave �• Amite
748-5895
Looking forward to seeing you again at next year�’s festival!
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WANTED - GOLD!!!!We pay top $$DOLLARS$$ for your gold, jewelry....broken...scrap
Bayou Pawn & Jewelry821 N. Morrison �• Hammond �• 985-345-7182
Rings • Chains • Earrings • Pendants
23 years of service to the Hammond area
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Amite • 985-747-9801
McKneely & VaughnFuneral Home Owners:
Wall & Rosilyn McKneely Ronnie & Kim VaughnWhere Service Matters
SOLD EXCLUSIVELY985-748-7610
Out of Amite City FurnitureFree Delivery within 50 miles
located at 11198 Hwy 16W Amite, LA(west of Interstate 55)
Rent to own or purchaseTired of paying rent on Mini Storage?
Rent to Own starting at $50.69 a month.
Size - Price - Rent to Own8' x 12' - $1,095 - $50.698' x 16' - 1,395 - 64.5810' x 12' - 1,495 - 69.2110' x 16' - 1,895 - 87.7310' x 20' - 2,395 - 110.8812' x 16' - 2,395 - 110.8812' x 20' - 2,695 - 124.7712' x 24' - 2,995 - 138.66
Monthly Payments based on 36 months.Deposits: 8' to 10' sheds, $100 • 12' sheds, $200
All sheds are tan with brown trim
Best-Value Sheds!Best-Value Sheds!
No No CreditCreditChecksChecks
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Paul Davis Lumber Co., L.L.C.144 Sawmill Road �• Amite
(985) 748-7930 �• Toll Free 1-800-909-7930 �• Fax: (985) 748-5616Paul Davis, Owner �• Paula McNabb, Sales �• Brad Davis, Sales/Timber Buyer �• Mike Davis, Sawmill Supt.
SNAPPER • STIHL • ROBIN • FERRIS • HUSTLER
EASTSIDE GARAGE INC.Outdoor Power Equipment Sales & Service
Rhett Wallace �• Landon Wallace �• Mitch Miller �• Scott Gay
111 East Chestnut Street, Amite �• (985) 748-9370 �• Fax: (985) 748-5781
Price on mower shown$4,999
3.753.75%%for 60 monthsfor 60 months
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GOD�’S GOD�’S STOREHOUSE STOREHOUSE & THRIFTSTORE& THRIFTSTOREVolunteers are needed to help serve our community.
122 NE Central Ave • Amite • 748-4747
I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.Matthew 40:25, NIV
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228 S. First St. • Amite • 748-8307Gerald Giardina, RPh - Owner • Susan Esteven McGraw, RPh
Hope you enjoyed the 2011 Amite Oyster Festival!
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BROOKESIDE POOLSBROOKESIDE POOLSCleaning, repairs, & renovationsCleaning, repairs, & renovations
Bob, Carol, Lewis, Rachael, DakotaBob, Carol, Lewis, Rachael, DakotaClifford, Landon, Robin, and ChayClifford, Landon, Robin, and Chay
Hope you had a wonderful time at the OYSTER Festival!
We'll see you at
next year's Festival...
downtown!!
Amite Oyster FestivalAmite Oyster Festival
Want to help with the 2012 Oyster Festival? Call Carol at 748-7156 or 969-5340
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Scot�’s Body Shop & Wrecker Service For All Your Vehicle Needs!
WINDSHIELD • A/C • MECHANIC WORK • AUTO SALVAGE • COMPLETE BODY WORK & PAINT • USED PARTS • USED CAR SALES
Hwy. 1041, Joe Johnson Rd �• Pine Grove, LA �• (225) 777-464424 HOUR
WRECKER SERVICE
We pay cash for junk vehicles �• min $50 per vehicle �• you call, we haul! �• Call Scot at above number or 225-938-9131
--- Hope you enjoyed the Oyster Festival! ---
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63399 Hwy 51 North, Roseland, LA 70456985-748-9687 (offi ce) 800-256-7575
www.smittysinc.net
Schilling & Reid Insurance Agency, Inc.
137 East Oak Street �• Amite
748-9362
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Hope you enjoyed the Amite Oyster Festival!
985-748-5914985-748-5914 Be sure to watch for upcoming events at Florida Parishes Arena!
visit our website at:www.fparena.com
FLORIDA PARISHES ARENA
FLORIDA PARISHESFLORIDA PARISHES ARENA ARENA
985-748-4145
~ REPAIRS ON CARS & MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS ~TIMING BELTS, COMPUTER SCANS, BRAKES AND A/C WORK
Highway 51 South • Roseland
Pritchett Repair ServiceHope you
enjoyed theOyster
Festival!
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OLD SAM SPITALES SEAFOOD & OYSTER BAROLD SAM SPITALES SEAFOOD & OYSTER BAREstablished 1921
Bootleggin�’Since 1914
210 W. Oak St �• Amite �• (985) 748-5782
Hope you enjoyedthe Oyster Festival!
Tel (985) 748-9067Fax (985) 748-4370
E-Mail: [email protected]
L E E G R AYCertified Public Accountant
After enjoying the Oyster Festival, relax and let us prepare your income tax return
P.O. Box 368 601 Courtney DriveAmite, Louisiana 70422
Serving this area since 1963Lee Gray, CPALaura Gray White, CPASusan Webb, CPABeckie HendryAmy Dees
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McKneely Funeral Homeof Amite & Kentwood, Inc.
501 Avenue GKentwood
985-229-5111
110 E. Factory StreetAmite
985-748-7178
“Hope ya’ll had a great time at the Oyster Festival!”
Cypress Sawmill11467 Seibert Rd • Roseland
985-747-8401
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Century Financial ServicesAmite
985-747-1000Kentwood
985-229-5777Greensburg
225-222-4039
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510 North Second Street • Amite • 748-3951 • Fax: 748-5766
Thanks for your support with the Amite Oyster Pageant & Festival
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Edwards & Assoc. Law Firm, L.L.C.John Bel Edwards
Frank EdwardsBradley A. Stevens
208 East Oak St. - Amite, LA 70422
(985) 747-1088
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Celebrate with Dance Classes!Celebrate with Dance Classes!
A TOUCH OF CLASS PERFORMING ARTS985-747-1111Downtown Amite • www.atocdance.com
Preschool Classes �• Hip Hop Classes �• Tumbling ClassesJazz Classes �• Ballet & Tap Classes �• Summer Classes & Camps
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Sheriff Daniel Edwardsand the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office
Salutes the Amite Oyster IndustryAlways Remember -- Buckle Up & Don’t Drink and Drive!
Amite Fire & Safety, LLCAmite Fire & Safety, LLCFULL LINE OF SAFETY PRODUCTS FOR YOUR HOMEFULL LINE OF SAFETY PRODUCTS FOR YOUR HOME
SALES �• SERVICE �• REPAIRSSALES �• SERVICE �• REPAIRS
PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERSAND RELATED SAFETY EQUIPMENTPP
ANAN
Bruce Cutrer, OwnerBruce Cutrer, OwnerC.J. PardueC.J. Pardue - State Licensed Technician - State Licensed Technician
985-247-5788985-247-5788
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FRESH Home Grown Produce & Frozen FoodsFRESH Home Grown Produce & Frozen Foods905 W Oak St • Amite • between Master Chef and KFC905 W Oak St • Amite • between Master Chef and KFC
Mon.-Sat. 8-6 • Sun. 10-5 • 985-747-8355Mon.-Sat. 8-6 • Sun. 10-5 • 985-747-8355
Boiled and Live Crawfi sh • All your fi xin’s—Potatoes, Onions, Garlic, Corn • Fresh Louisiana StrawberriesCrawfi sh Fettucini • Shrimp Fettucini • Live and Boiled Shrimp
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MASTER CHEF811 W Oak Street • Amite • 985-748-5119As always... Best Fried Seafood in Town!
“Amite’s Favorite Place To Eat”
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C.C. Currier ElectricalPlumbing & Appliance Repair, Inc.
202 A Daniel Street • Amite, LA 70422
(985) 747-1680 Neil Currier, OwnerCell: (985) 517-1805
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Don�’t wait �‘til next year�’s festival for great seafood!
Come by Mike�’s for great seafood dishes
all year long!
Mike�’s Catfish InnMike�’s Catfish InnHighway 16 West �• Amite �• Highway 16 West �• Amite �• 748-5126748-5126
2011 Amite Oyster Festival!2011 Amite Oyster Festival!
OPEN: TUESDAY-THURSDAY 10-9 �• FRIDAY-SATURDAY 10-10 �• SUNDAY 10-2
Don�’t be sad... It may be done this year, but the
Oyster Festival will be back before you know it...
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Hope everyone had a great 2011 Amite Oyster Festival!Hope everyone had a great 2011 Amite Oyster Festival!
2011
AMITE OYSTER FESTIVAL BOARD
Scott Gay ~ ChairmanJoy Lofton ~ Secretary
Carol Brooke ~ TreasurerJulian Ledet Harold Brown
Brandon Voight Richard CutrerMichael Lambert Daina McClain
Jammie Dowden2011 Royalty
King & Pearl Bud and Carroll GlasgowMiss Hollie Henderson
Teen Miss Autumn WaldenDeb Miss Taylor SlocumJr. Miss Heidi Carrier
Little Miss Morgan GoingsPetite Miss Raleigh Robertson
See ya�’ March 16, 17, 18, 2012
in downtown Amite!
Please email all comments, suggestions or if you would like to help with the 2012 Festival