Help Stamp Out Hunger in Hammond this Saturday, May 8 by placing bags filled with nonperishable items next to their mailboxes for the mail carriers to pick up. The items picked up this Saturday will benefit the local Tangi Food Pantry. But, this is a national event happening all across the country as well. This marks the 18th year the "Stamp Out Hunger" program has been in effect. Since its inception in 1993, the "Stamp Out Hunger" program has collected 982.7 millions pounds of food to help stock the nation's food pantries. The Campbell Soup Company as well as the US Postal Service and National Association of Letter Carriers sponsor this event every year. So, please do what you can to help Stamp Out Hunger in Hammond by leaving nonperishable food items in a plastic bag next to your mailbox this Saturday, May 8. This small act will be helping out the community's families in need. Thank you.
Registration for Summer Safety Camp in Independence, LA begins now. Independence's Summer Safety and Crime Prevention Overnight Camping Retreat takes place from 6pm on May 14 to noon the following day and is absolutely free to all kids ages 5-13. Sponsored by the Independence Summer Recreation Program and Martin Chapel AME Church, the safety camp is designed to help kids learn more about crime prevention and safety tips. The overnight safety camp will be held at the Independence Recreational Complex in Independence, Louisiana. All participants in the camp are simply asked to supply their own camping equipment (sleeping bags, bug spray, tents, etc.). In addition, the program is asking for donations to help provide needed camping supplies. Some of the groups participating in this fun event include the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office, the DA's office, the Tangipahoa Alcohol and Drug Abuse Clinic, Juvenile, Range and Dare, local police and fire officers, Dr. Clifton, Amite ROTC and Lallie Kemp Regional Hospital. If you wish to register your child early for the Summer Safety Camp, simply visit the law offices of Cassandra Butler at 146 Hwy 40 West in Independence. You can also register at the Independence Recreational Complex on the day of the event.
Registration for Summer Safety Camp in Independence, LA begins now. What a fun and safe way for kids to learn more about safety and crime prevention. And, it's absolutely FREE!
Yvonne Martin, The Martin Team, your Hammond real estate specialists
This Friday, April 9, 2010, the Amite's Got Talent 2 Showcase will be held at 7pm at Amite High School's theater. Since last year was such a great success, the Amite Arts Council decided they would put another showcase on this year. Included in this year's showcase will be singers, dancers, musicians and comedians. The show is expected to last for about two hours. All proceeds from ticket sales will go to Relay for Life, the American Cancer Society program. Tickets are $5 for regular admission and $3 for children under 12 years old.
Scheduled participants of the 2010 Amite's Got Talent 2 Showcase are:
Andy Anderson
David Bryant
Butler AME Zion Gospel Church Choir
Cookie Coxwell
Kathy Dale Forrest
Caryn Fulda
Clyda Fulda
John Fulda
Laken Goldsby
Reggie Goldsby
Gregy Hayden
Bob Irwin
Richard Kilpatrick
Benji McNabb
Charles Palmer III
Ronda Powell, Robert Reynolds, Mittie Rohner, Jana Fulda Russell, Marcie Thames, Ruby Thompson, Charley Vance, Beth Fulda Van Mullem, Derreck Vernon, Gregory Vernon, Jenny Vernon, Katie Wallace, Jerome Wayne, Clay Wilson
Come out to Amite on Friday, April 9, 2010 to watch the contestants duke it out to win Amite's Got Talent 2. It's a fun time for the entire family. And the money raised goes to a great cause.
Hammond knitters are needed to help soldiers in a unique and fun way. The Tealou & Josephine shop has created a group of knitters to knit helmet liners. These helmet liners are shipped off to soldiers serving our country overseas. The idea came about when a customer came into the Hammond shop to order a special type of yarn for helmet liners she was knitting for a soldier she knew serving abroad. The owner of Tealou & Josephine, Gretchen Chauvin, thought this was such a great idea that she presented it to her knitting group. The knitting group meets every Saturday from 1-2pm at the little shop located at 119 East Thomas Street in downtown Hammond to create the head warmers "in the round". Anyone can participate. As long as you can knit 1, pearl 2, you are in! If you can't make it for the 1-2 pm session, you are more than welcome to stop by the shop at any time, pick up a free pattern, complete it at your own pace from home and drop it off at the store when you are finished. The yarn must be 100% washable wool, nonflammable, warm when wet and in one of the approved olive, black or gray colors. Ms. Chauvin says that the patterns are very simple and is currently looking for patterns for hats and cowls to knit in addition to the helmet liners. If you are interested in participating in the "knit in" or want more information about this fantastic project, please contact Tealou & Josphine via email at Tealou@att.net or simply drop by the shop. Put your knitting skills to work to support our troops. Hammond knitters are needed to help soldiers. Won't you be one? Thanks, Tealou & Josephine for showing us how Hammond helps others.
It's official! Hollywood has come to Hammond. Over the next couple of weeks, Dark Horse Pictures will be filming in the area and using our beloved City of Hammond as the backdrop for its new sci fi/paranormal thriller "Seconds Apart". In fact, approximately 2/3 of the movie will be filmed here in the Hammond area, with the rest of the filming taking place in New Orleans. While the actors are from out of town, some of the construction crew is comprised of local workers. In addition to scenes being filmed in the downtown Hammond area, some scenes will be shot in nearby Ponchatoula. "Seconds Apart" is about twin teenage boys with supernatural powers who live in present-day Louisiana and stars, amongst others, actor Orlando Jones. Let's show them what southern hospitality is all about by welcoming Hollywood to Hammond with open arms.
Craig and Yvonne Martin, The Martin Team, your Hammond real estate specialists
Yvonne Martin, providing real estate services for buyers and sellers. Areas servedL Hammond, Ponchatolua, Tickfaw, Loranger, Amite, Robert, Kentwood, Albany, Covington, Springfield, and Livingston.
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I once heard a saying that "People don't care what you know until they know you care." That saying has become my standard in real estate. I want each and every client to know that I do care.
With my focus on Technology and my tremendous investments in marketing programs and my constant increases in advertising venues I strive to be the best real estate agent in the market, never losing focus on what is important, you, the client.
If you want an agent, who displays dedication and competence; someone who knows the area, and someone who cares about you and your family, then call me. When you are ready to buy or sell, I make this pledge to you: That I will be the hardest working, most trustworthy and simply the right person for you to hire.
This is the business that I have chosen. This is the business that feeds, clothes and shelters my family. I tell you this to let you know that if you want quality service, a name you can trust and a person working hard for you, then hire me. You'll see that I am different from most. I rely completely on this business and so I treat each and every client as if they were a true friend and most are.
If you are moving into the area or if you have been here for years and are ready to step up or down. I am here to help you "come home". I specialize in the Hammond, Ponchatoula, Covington and surrounding areas' real estate market. I strive for excellence to ensure quality service and a real estate team you can trust.
My family has been in the area since the 1850's. I have been a Realtor in the area for several years. I understand the unique niche that the Hammond, Covington, Ponchatoula, Springfield, Albany, Amite, and surrounding communities have to offer. I have been here a while and I understand the complexities of the region and the people that I serve.
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Thank you Yvonne, I have never been happier. I was looking for a nice home and surroundings to retire in and very happy with our choice. We couldn't have done it without you and I will always remember that and I will continue to spread yyour name. A lot of people know about you but aren't ready to make a move yet, but I still feel that they will....sooner or later. Thx much!! - Mike Lutz
~~~ I wanted to take a m-nute to thank you again for all the hard work you did in assisting my husband and me in purchasing our first home. Without your help we would have been totally lost. I was awed by your knowledge and expertise. You guided us through the entire process with professionalism and dedication. I'm sure ours was a small purchase compared to other clients'; however, you made us feel just as important. You were readily available to answer questions, you returned calls promptly, and you went out of your way to complete and deliver paper work in a timely fashion. I was amazed at how well the entire purchasing process flowed. I remember first seeing the house on June 11, and we had the closing on June 27. We could not have had such a quick and problem free transaction without your guidance.
It's been three months now, and we are completely satisfied with our decision. We were well-informed buyers due to our wonderful agent.
Thanks again for your hard work. We will definitely recommend you to anyone we know. _ Ora Lynn Anderson Smith
~~~ Yvonne Martin was my agent three years ago. Prior to my meeting her, I had been looking for the right house for one year, to no avail. I was exhausted and frustrated when we met. She was amazing. After my first meeting with Yvonne, she got a firm grasp on the type of house I was looking for. Within days, I had a purchase agreement on my dream home. She was a pleasure to work with, and extremely effective in carrying out her duties. She later sold a property for me, which again, she did an exceptional job. All I had to do was show up to sign the paperwork at closing. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a new home. - Jennifer V. Daigle
~~~ Yvonne is a great agent! She sold our house quickly despite difficult market conditions. Through Keller Williams, she has access to current market data, which she used to help us price our home and develop strategies for marketing it. She was prompt in getting our house featured in their on-line sites and also in returning phone calls. She was diligent about contacting potential buyers, and showed our home often while it was on the market. She advised us well throughout the process. Working with Yvonne was a very good experience, and we would certainly use her services again in the future. - Carl and Toni Phillips
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