Black Cat GroceryOpen 7 Days • M-Sat 6-8 • Sun 6-6 • 985-878-9651
Famous Italian Sausage �• Fresh Muffulettas �• Deli MeatsGreat Ribeye Steaks �• Sicilian Style Black & green Olives
Fresh Romano Cheese �• Full Line Grocery & Gas
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Fun!Fun!
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Special supplement to The Amite Tangi Digest for the Wednesday, March 16, 2011 issue.
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296 E. Railroad Ave. �• Independence, LA(985) 606-0113
www.specialoccasionbyora.com
Special Occasion by OraClothing & Accessories • Suits • HatsFlowers for All Occasions
Catering for All Occasions • Wedding, Prom & Church Dresses
INDEPENDENCE SICILIAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL ROYALTY. The 0-11 month old boys royalty are from left King Brandon Joseph Milazzo, Jr., first alternate Aiden Buffington, and second alternate Brody Hanks.
INDEPENDENCE SICILIAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL ROYALTY. The 0-11 month old girls royalty are from left Queen Audrey DePhillips, first alternate Kaylee Sundo, second alternate Brylee Russell, and third alternate D�’aaryn Stimage.
INDEPENDENCE SICILIAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL ROYALTY. The 12 - 23 month old boys roy-alty are from left first alternate Zachary Musso and King Parker Danna.
INDEPENDENCE SICILIAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL ROYALTY. The 12 - 23 month old girls royalty from left are Queen Navaeh Landers, rst alternate Holly Muscarello, second alternate Faith Harper, and third alternate Maddison Finch.
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Mama Mannino�’s~ ~ ~ Meat Market ~ ~ ~Whitetail Butcher Shop
53210 Ragusa Road �• Independence
985-878-2022 Monday - Saturday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
ItalianSausage$2.49
Italian PrincessSnowballs& Sandwich Shop
985-878-2212(beside Carwash)
INDEPENDENCE SICILIAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL ROYALTY. The 2-3 year old boys royalty are from left King Brady Coberly, rst alternate Zachary Granger, and second alternate Brayden Hernandez.
INDEPENDENCE SICILIAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL ROYALTY. The 2-3 year old girls royalty are from left third alternate Eden Gonzalez, second alternate Rylee Hock, Queen Brooke Baker, and rst alternate Paris Danna.
INDEPENDENCE SICILIAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL ROYALTY. The 4-5 year old girls royalty are from left third alternate Taylor Williams, second alternate Jolene Relan, rst alternate Taylor Corkern, and Queen Brooke Hyde.
INDEPENDENCE SICILIAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL ROYALTY. The 6-8 year old girls royalty are from left Queen Jocelyn Stewart and rst alternate Allie Landry.
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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
INDEPENDENCE SICILIAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL ROYALTY. The 9-11 year old girls royalty are from left rst alternate Chandler Sassone and Queen Rayanne Ridgel.
INDEPENDENCE SICILIAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL ROYALTY. The 12 - 14 year old girls royalty are from left Queen Maddison Price, rst alternate Ciara Pierson, second alternate Elizabeth Zimmer, third alternate Victoria Perise, and fourth alternate Sierra Mitchell.
INDEPENDENCE SICILIAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL ROYALTY.
The 15 - 17 year old girls royalty are from left rst alternate Mary Hano and
Queen Marlie Giardina.
All events, activities and groundsphotos of the
Independence Sicilian Heritage Festivalwere taken byCarol Brooke,Alissa Cannon,John Howell
andTrish Thames.
Special thanks to Beverly Holmes,Virgil Howell,
Joy Loftonand
Amy Miller.They, along with
the photographers, made this
supplement a success.
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Independence345 W. Railroad Ave.
985-878-4306
Loranger54033 Hwy 1062
985-878-6606
Hammond 18150 Hwy 190985-345-7122
& Paul’s Pharmacy Locations3 convenient
locations to serve you!
Fest iv i t iesFest iv i t ies
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Tangipahoa Parish Tax Assessor
Jr. MatheuHopes everyone enjoyed the Sicilian Festival!
Celebrate
Sicilian
Heritage
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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
Hope you enjoyed the
Sicilian Festival!
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Independence BakeryHot Donuts Daily • Fresh Breads • Italian Cookies • PastriesOpen Tuesday - Sunday 7 am - 3 pm • Homemade Pizza 5 pm - 7pm
878-0104
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MIKE’S GLASS & RADIATORMIKE’S GLASS & RADIATORServing the Independence Community since 1976
Automotive • Residential • CommercialPlate Glass • Window Glass • Furniture Tops • Mirrors • Windows • Storm & Insulated Windows • Window Screens • Shower & Tub Enclosures
Window Tinting • Windshield Repairs & Replacements • Specializing in Insurance Claims • Auto Headliner Replacement • Brake TagsLocally Owned and Operated by Mike Muscarello • Open Mon - Fri 8 - 5
228 West 7th St. • Independence • 985-878-4760
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Independence Hardware405 W. RR Ave. (Hwy 51)
985-878-6254
Propane • Energy PolesMonday- Friday 8-5:30
Saturday 8-3
Potting Soil 2.49Potting Soil 2.49Killzall Weed Killer 49.99Killzall Weed Killer 49.99
Cypress Mulch 2.99Cypress Mulch 2.991 gal Sprayer 7.991 gal Sprayer 7.99
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Don't DRINK &
DRIVE
Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel EdwardsSalutes the Independence Sicilian Festival
PROTECT YOUR FAMILY - Register in the Sex Offender Notification Program at www.tpso.org
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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 �• Get Ready for Dance Team & Cheerleading Tryouts
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Proud to serve Tangipahoa Parishwww.sdtwds.com
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Hope you had a great timeat our sister festival...
the IndependenceSicilian Heritage Festival!
Join us at our Festival...March 18 through 20
The 2011 Amite Oyster Festival BoardScott Gay - Chairman
Carol Brooke Harold BrownJoy Lofton Richard CutrerJulian Ledet Brandon VoightDaina McClain Jammie Dowden
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CHICKEN �• RIBS �• BEEF
Bar-B-Que StationIn Historic Downtown Independence
563 West Railroad Ave.
985-878-3747
PROUDLY REPRESENTING THE TOWN OF INDEPENDENCE 2012 Sicilian Festival Queen Caitlin Corona was crowned at the festival Sunday afternoon.
SICILIAN ROYALTY. The 2012 Independence Sicilian Festival Queen was crowned by former queens. 2011 Queen Kristian Prescia, 2012 Queen Caitlin Corona, and 2010 Queen Lindsey Prima proudly represent their Sicilian heri-tage.
2012 INDEPENDENCE SICILIAN FESTIVAL QUEEN IS CROWNED. Caitlin Corona of Independence is crowned as the third queen of the festival. She is pictured here with her runners up Erin Ardillo and Brittany Danino.
2012 INDEPENDENCE ROYALTY CROWNED. On Sunday at the third annual Independence Sicilian Festival the new king and queen were crowned. Roger Navrra and Caitlin Corona will represent the festival this year.
CROWNING THE NEW QUEEN. The 2012 Independence Sicilian Festival Queen Caitlin Corona is crowned by the 2011 Queen Kristian Prescia. Also helping to crown the new queen is Kim Ragusa, the pageant direc-tor.