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Congratulations...
on a GREAT Oyster Festival!
Since 1965
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Main Dining Room Live Entertainment by Mike Morris Friday Night 5 - 9 • Cha-Cha Bar Lunch • Wednesday - Friday 11 - 2 Dinner • Thursday - Saturday 5 - 9 Sunday Brunch 10 - 3
Happy Hour Thursday & Friday 4:30 - 6:30
411 East Mulberry St. • Amite • 985-748-4118 www.mulberryhousellc.com
• Catering • • Weddings • • Receptions • • Private Parties •
985-748-4118
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Can ’t walk? Let ’s talk... Need a custom artificial limb or orthopedic brace?
We Can Help! www.orthoticprostheticspecialist.com 101 Highland Park Plaza Covington, LA
802 W. Oak St., Ste. D Amite, LA
985-898-6319
985-747-2306
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Scavanger Hunt and Street Dance Photos by Alissa Cannon and Joy Lofton
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Kentwood Auto Salvage & Towing 1211 Service Road on I-55 • Kentwood, LA
Mon.-Fri. 8-5 • Sat. 8-12
985-229-2502 • 985-229-4552 1-877-660-2502 • Fax: 985-229-2503
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AMITE OYS AMITE AMI OYSTER TER RO ROYAL YALTY YAL TY. B TY Baackk row ffrom rom m lef l ft aare left re Ki Kin i g Bud d Gl Glasgo Gla l sgo sgow w, Deb D b Mi Miss isss Taylor Slocum, Miss Hollie Henderson, Teen en Miss Autumn Walden, and Pearl Carroll Glasgow. Front row from left are Little Miss Morgan Goings, Petite Miss R eig Ral gh R Robe oberts obe rtson, rts on,, an and d Juni unior or Mis Misss H Heid eidii C eid Carr arrier arr ier.. ier
BIG SELECTION oof RIMS! 6 mo. or 12 mo. No Interest! FREE Mounting & Balancing $
20 OFF
WITH FULL TINT JOB!
Lay-a-way Plans
Free tweeters with the purchase of speakers!
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Rims ms Starting ar ng at 18" - $999.00 20" - $1249.00 22" - $1499.00 24" - $1999.99 26" - $2499.00 28" - $3799.99 All prices plus tax
Cheapest Prices • Custom Installations
Mechanic on Duty 8-5 Michael 985-974-7150
Car Lifts starting at $199.00 installed Lambo Doors starting at $1499.00 installed See us for: Gullwing Doors • Suicide Doors • Air Suspensions Drops • Lifts • Donks • and more! New Tire & New 2011 Rim ! Packages S M I R
115 S. First St. • Amite • 985-748-7466
Fax 985-748-7534 • Denny Coutee, Owner/Operator • See us on facebook.com
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Congratulations on a Great Amite 201 W. Oak St. 985.748.9476
Hammond 1320 S. Morrison 985.230.0469
Springfield 31579 La. Hwy 22 225.395.2900
Amite Oyster Festival!
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S i l th Special thanks k tto 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 bring these oyster festival memories to the public.
318 East Railroad Ave. Independence, La 70443 985-878-2828 Fax 985-878-2286
314 West Oak St. Ste. A Amite, La 70422 985-748-7434 Fax 985-748-7771
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BRANDON ’S
P ro Bur pane & D ners F r y e ep er s
For ALL Your Indoor/Outdoor Cooking Needs! LODGE Enamel Coated Cast Iron Cooking Pots • CrawÀsh & Jambalaya Pots Saints & LSU Burners • Fireplace Gas Logs • Utility Trailers Propane Tanks for Sale or Rent • Propane Bottles Filled • APPLIANCE PARTS • REPAIR SERVICE • New & Used Appliances
985-748-9202
13361 Hwy 16 • Amite, LA • 8 am - 5 pm M-F • 8 am - 2 pm Sat
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Hope everyone had FUN... ... ...at the
2011 Oyster Festival! 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.
Tangi Pines Nursing Center 709 E. North Place • Amite • 985-748-9464
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THRIFT-TOWN Health Mart
PHARMACY
®
512 North Second St • Amite, LA 70422
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Hope you had a great time at the
2011 Oyster Festival!
748-8191 (24 Hour RX Service) 748-9616 (Refill Telemanager)
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We hope you had a great time at the 2011 Amite Oyster Festival!
Amite Tire, Inc. 1201 N.W. Central Avenue • Amite
748-9921
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Looking forward to seeing you again at next year ’s festival!
Thompsons Alignment Center 1201 NW Central Ave • Amite
748-5895
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WANTED - GOLD!!!! We pay top $$DOLLARS$$ for your gold, jewelry....broken...scrap Rings • Chains • Earrings • Pendants
Bayou Pawn & Jewelry
821 N. Morrison • Hammond •
985-345-7182
23 years of service to the Hammond area
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Where Service Matters
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McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home
Best-Value Sheds! Rent to own or purchase Tired of paying rent on Mini Storage? Rent to Own starting at $50.69 a month.
No t Crediks Chec
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Size - Price - Rent to Own 8' x 12' - $1,095 - $50.69 8' x 16' - 1,395 - 64.58 10' x 12' - 1,495 - 69.21 10' x 16' - 1,895 - 87.73 10' x 20' - 2,395 - 110.88 12' x 16' - 2,395 - 110.88 12' x 20' - 2,695 - 124.77 12' 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
Owners: Wall & Rosilyn McKneely Ronnie & Kim Vaughn
SOLD EXCLUSIVELY Out of Amite City Furniture Free Delivery within 50 miles
985-748-7610
located at 11198 Hwy 16W Amite, LA (west of Interstate 55)
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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) 748-5616 Paul Davis, Owner • Paula McNabb, Sales • Brad Davis, Sales/Timber Buyer • Mike Davis, Sawmill Supt.
Price on mower shown
$
4,999 3.75% for 60 months
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
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GOD ’S STOREHOUSE & THRIFTSTORE Volunteers 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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Hope you en joyed the 2011
Gerald Giardina, RPh - Owner • Susan Esteven McGraw, RPh
228 S. First St. • Amite • 748-8307
Amite Oyster Festi val!
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Hope you had a wonderful time at the OYSTER Festival!
t a u o y e e s l l ' We . . . l a v i t s e F next year's downtown!!
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BROOKESIDE POOLS Cleaning, repairs, & renovations
Bob, Carol, Lewis, Rachael, Dakota Clifford, Landon, Robin, and Chay
Want to help with the 2012 Oyster Festival? Call Carol at 748-7156 or 969-5340
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--- Hope you enjoyed the Oyster Festival! ---
Scot ’s Body Shop & Wrecker Service 24 HOUR 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) 777-4644
We pay cash for junk vehicles • min $50 per vehicle • you call, we haul! • Call Scot at above number or 225-938-9131
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63399 Hwy 51 North, Roseland, LA 70456
985-748-9687 (office) 800-256-7575 www.smittysinc.net
Schilling & Reid
Insurance Agency, Inc. 137 East Oak Street • Amite
748-9362
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FLORIDA PARISHES ARENA
Hope you enjoyed the Amite Oyster Festival! visit our website at:
www.fparena.com
985-748-5914
Be sure to watch for upcoming events at Florida Parishes Arena!
Pritchett Repair Service ~ REPAIRS ON CARS & MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS ~ TIMING BELTS, COMPUTER SCANS, BRAKES AND A /C WORK Highway 51 South • Roseland
985-748-4145
Hope you enjoyed the Oyster Festival!
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OLD SAM SPITALES SEAFOOD & OYSTER BAR Established 1921 Bootleggin ’Since 1914
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Hope you enjoye d the Oyster Festiva l!
210 W. Oak St • Amite • (985) 748-5782
Lee Gray, CPA Laura Gray White, CPA Susan Webb, CPA Beckie Hendry Amy Dees P.O. Box 368 601 Courtney Drive Amite, Louisiana 70422
L E E G R AY
Serving this area since 1963
Certified Public Accountant After enjoying the Oyster Festival, relax and let us prepare your income tax return
Tel (985) 748-9067 Fax (985) 748-4370 E-Mail: lg@leegraycpa.com
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501 Avenue G Kentwood
985-229-5111
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McKneely Funeral Home of Amite & Kentwood, Inc.
“Hope ya’ll had a great time at the Oyster Festival!”
Cypress Sawmill 11467 Seibert Rd • Roseland
985-747-8401
110 E. Factory Street Amite
985-748-7178
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Century Financial Services Amite 985-747-1000
Greensburg 225-222-4039
Kentwood 985-229-5777
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Thanks for your support with the Amite Oyster Pageant & Festival
510 North Second Street • Amite • 748-3951 • Fax: 748-5766
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Edwards & Assoc. Law Firm, L.L.C. John Bel Edwards Frank Edwards Bradley A. Stevens 208 East Oak St. - Amite, LA 70422
(985) 747-1088
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Celebrate with Dance Classes! Preschool Classes • Hip Hop Classes • Tumbling Classes Jazz Classes • Ballet & Tap Classes • Summer Classes & Camps
A TOUCH OF CLASS PERFORMING ARTS
985-747-1111
Downtown Amite • www.atocdance.com
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Amite Fire & Safety, LLC FULL LINE OF SAFETY PRODUCTS FOR YOUR HOME SALES • SERVICE • REPAIRS PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS P AND RELATED SAFETY EQUIPMENT AN
Bruce Cutrer, Owner
C.J. Pardue - State Licensed Technician
985-247-5788
Sheriff Daniel Edwards and the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office
Salutes the Amite Oyster Industry Always Remember -- Buckle Up & Don’t Drink and Drive!
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FRESH Home Grown Produce & Frozen Foods 905 W Oak St • Amite • between Master Chef and KFC Mon.-Sat. 8-6 • Sun. 10-5 • 985-747-8355
Boiled and Live Crawfish • All your fixin’s—Potatoes, Onions, Garlic, Corn • Fresh Louisiana Strawberries Crawfish Fettucini • Shrimp Fettucini • Live and Boiled Shrimp
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“Amite’s Favorite Place To Eat”
MASTER CHEF
811 W Oak Street • Amite • 985-748-5119 As always... Best Fried Seafood in Town!
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C.C. Currier Electrical
Plumbing & Appliance Repair, Inc. 202 A Daniel Street • Amite, LA 70422
(985) 747-1680
Neil Currier, Owner Cell: (985) 517-1805
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Don ’t be sad... It may be done this year, but the Oyster Festival will be back before you know it...
2011 Amite Oyster Festival!
Mike ’s Catfish Inn
Come by Mike ’s for great seafood dishes all year long!
Highway 16 West • Amite •
748-5126
OPEN: T UESDAY-T HURSDAY 10-9 • FRIDAY-SATURDAY 10-10 • SUNDAY 10-2
Don ’t wait ‘til next year ’s festival for great seafood!
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! l a v i t s a great 2011 Amite Oyster Fe
See ya’’ March 16, 17, 18, 2012 in downtown Amite! 2011
AMITE OYSTER FESTIVAL BOARD Please email all comments, suggestions or if you would like to help with the 2012 Festival to: amiteoysterfest@bellsouth.net
Scott Gay ~ Chairman Joy Lofton ~ Secretary Carol Brooke ~ Treasurer Julian Ledet Harold Brown Brandon Voight Richard Cutrer Michael Lambert Daina McClain Jammie Dowden
2011 Royalty
King & Pearl Bud and Carroll Glasgow Miss Hollie Henderson Teen Miss Autumn Walden Deb Miss Taylor Slocum Jr. Miss Heidi Carrier Little Miss Morgan Goings Petite Miss Raleigh Robertson