Briefs for July 5, 2012
Fireworks sales to help group
Women Outreaching Women plans to sell discount fireworks until Thursday at 26852 4-H Club Road, Denham Springs.
WOW will also showcase artwork by local artists.
Proceeds from fireworks sales will benefit WOW, a nonprofit organization in Livingston Parish that operates an emergency shelter for women and children fleeing domestic violence.
For more information, call (225) 665-6713.
Clinic unites with North Oaks System
Dr. Nancy R. Mellin and the Northshore ENT clinic have joined the North Oaks Physician Group network of North Oaks Health System.
The clinic will remain at 42401 Pelican Professional Park in Hammond, with the same name, office staff and phone number of (985) 542-9155. Hours of operation will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays.
“With North Oaks Physician Group managing the clinic, I look forward to focusing entirely on what I love most about the practice of medicine — taking care of my patients,” Mellin said. “North Oaks Health System shares my commitment to high-quality health care and personalized patient experiences.”
To schedule an appointment with Mellin or request information on accepted insurance plans, call Northshore ENT Clinic at (985) 542-9155.
For more information about North Oaks Physician Group’s network of primary, walk-in and specialty clinics, visit http://www.northoaks.org.
Chamber to hold annual honors event
The Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce’s Education Committee will honor support personnel, teachers and principals of the year Wednesday at Forrest Grove Plantation, 8743 Stephenson Drive, Denham Springs.
Check in begins at 11:30 a.m. and the program and lunch will start at noon.
State Rep. Rogers Pope, R-Denham Springs, will be the speaker. The cost is $16 per person, and includes lunch.
Support Personnel of the Year are Sheli Harris, secretary, French Settlement High School; Toni Bennett, para professional, Gray’s Creek Elementary; Francis Vaughn, food service, South Fork Elementary; Tina Stevenson, custodian, Levi Milton Elementary; and Lisa Stewart, bus driver, Walker High School.
Teachers of the Year are Jamie Griffin, North Live Oak Elementary; Leanne Payne, Southside Junior High; and Margaret Westmoreland, Walker High School.
Principals of the Year are Staci Milton, Seventh Ward Elementary; Myra Homes, Southside Junior High; and Dana Nolan, Walker Freshman High.
Arts Council plans beginner classes
The Livingston Parish Arts Council will hold a beginner drawing and painting class for ages 16 and up from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, July 12, 19 and 26. The cost is $25 per class.
To enroll, see a supply list, or find out information about other programs offered by the Arts Council, call (225) 664-1168 or go to http://artslivingston.org.