Congratulations to District 29's Doug Troupe and SallieAnn Brodie. Their foster son from Croatia "Voymir Mustapich"artwork was displayed in Metro Parks Centennial Art Center. Voymir's work was featured in the Nashville's Internationals Art Display reception that was held on Friday, September 30. This is the 5th year for him to have his work displayed. His work along with others will be available for viewing until October 26th. The picture below features his artwork under the title "MUSTAPICH" Please make a visit to this wonderful art gallery and display.
Protect yourself, fight crime and be GREEN at the same time!!
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615-74-CRIME (615-742-7463) Se Habla Espanol
Text “CASH” plus your message to CRIMES (274637)
Nashville Crime Stoppers Inc · P.O. Box 24185 · Nashville, TN. 37202-4185 · (615) 742-7463
As a Crime Stoppers Board member, I am proud to extend an invite to each of you to come by and drop of your paper work, records you want shredded and of course make a donation to Crime Stoppers.
Our board is comprised of citizens like yourself. The police have a police liaison assigned to our board and I might add a good one at that.
Our board pays tips from monies that are donated to our chapter as a 501-C-3. So, anything you can do to help us raise monies, please do so.
I will be happy to answer any questions you may have about our interest in making our community safe to live and work in.
Dwayne M. Duhon
CELL: 294.8844
The first Metro Council meeting of this term I am proud to share that I was able to sponsor a resolution for this very important day and initiative in Nashville with co-sponsor Councilwoman Erica Gilmore and many of our Metro Council members. You can view the resolution by clicking here.
I want to thank District 29's Principal Dr. Robin Shumate, Assistant Principal Deanne Miree for the successful walk to school day on Wed Oct 5. I also want to thank the many parents who turned out in great numberssupporting their children in this very important initiative. Also a special thank you to Ms. Hill and District 29's Smith Springs Baptist Church where the walk initiated for sponsoring the wonderful breakfast and to Walgreens for giving all parents and their children. Walk kits that included a walking journal, pedometer and drawstring bag.
They have committed to participate also in Mayor Karl Dean's 5 K Walk with our community!
NASHVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HIGHLIGHTS
OUR AREA HIGH SCHOOLS ACADEMIES.
Dr. Register, Antioch High School's principal Brian Mast, Marc Hill with the chamber and Rita McDonald held a Academy tour Wed Oct 5 which showcased the incredible work that our teachers, administrators and students are doing in our school's academies which at Antioch High feature the Tennessee Credit Union Academy of Business and Finance, The Academy of Hospitality, The Academyof Teaching and Service and The Academy of Technology and Communication. Please click on the link below to view pictures from this event where all of our elected officials from Southeast Nashville attended as well as area pastors and community leaders.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nashvillechamber/sets/72157627701792485/
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Thank you to all who attended my first community wide meeting on Monday, September 26th at Lakeview Elementary School. Our next community wide meeting will take place soon. Watch for the next Announcement which will be shared in the next newsletter. It will be held with
our Metro Police Chief, Hermitage Police Commander and officers. Our area apartment managers will also be in attendance. I also want to thank everyone for your interest in forming a CERT team for our area of the city which is the only area that has not yet formed a team. The
training classes are below that were shared. If you have any questions, please email me at Karen.Johnson@nashville.gov or contact Angie.roscoe@nashville.gov or teresabrown@nashville.gov
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Community Emergency Response Team Sponsors Family Disaster Training
Who is teaching the program?
The Nashville Mayors Office of Emergency Management
NO COST. -FREE Participants who complete all 4 classes receive a certificate from the
Office of Homeland Security.Learn more about this national program go to…..www.citizencorps.gov/cert
What are the class dates and times ?
Oct 11- (Tuesday night) 6pm-9:30
Oct 15- (Saturday ) 9pm-4pm
Oct 18- (Tuesday night) 6pm-9:30
What will I learn about ?
Disaster Prep –Learn how to prepare before a disaster and how to respond after a disaster.
Terrorist Awareness –learn what to look for, don’t become a victim.
Disaster First Aid and Triage-what you can do for family until paramedics arrive.
Fire Suppression-learn about fire, shoot a fire extinguisher and put out a live fire.
Search and Rescue- Learn how to find a victim under a tornado destroyed home.
Disaster Psychology – prepare yourself mentally- know what to expect after a disaster.
Where are the classes and how do I sign up?
LOCATION : NPD South Precinct – 5101 Harding Place
SIGN UP : Name -Phone- Address - E-mail
TO : ronream.cert@comcast.net or call 331-2726
Or call Angie Roscoe Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management at (615) 862-8530.
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DISTRICT 29 OFFICE HOURS
Saturday, October 29 from 10 am until 12 Noon
First Tennessee Bank - Nashboro Village Branch
Murfreesboro Road
