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Walker To Receive Cartoon Map of City

The City of Walker and Mr. Map of Slidell have entered into an agreement to produce a cartoon map for the city of Walker. The map will consist of local businesses being able

to purchase images of themselves or their businesses in the form of caricatures. “This is an opportunity to showcase our growing community” according to the Mayor. “Walker’s growth has led the area over the past ten years and this is a unique opportunity to personalize that growth through Mr. Map.”

Businesses will be able to have their images placed on the map for $495 which includes up to two caricatures and a building or other image (equipment, etc.) and signage. A small number of display ads are available for purchase on the folded map’s back cover. Each client receives a minimum of 25 maps to distribute as they see fit. The images produced for each client are owned outright by the client with no additional charges or annual payments to be used for any purpose by the client.

The city will showcase ten Walker sites under city control. The map will be available through all advertisers and the city, plus any other neutral locations able to distribute the free map. The map will also be available online. Mr. Map has created 36 maps in fourteen separate markets with more than 4,000 clients, including three maps in nearby Zachary. Central will also have a map done this year as well.

Mr. Map works well with school districts. Zachary and Plaquemines Parish have both done maps including all their schools depicted and maps available to every fourth and fifth grader in the system, plus additional maps for staff and students in other grades. “The maps show what a community is like in real time,” according to Tony Onellion, creator of Mr Map. “It gives students a sense of belonging and familiarity and helps instill a sense of understanding geography, which has been lacking in recent years. They’re just fun!”

Mr. Map began in Slidell 20 years ago. Among those with their caricatures on the maps include former Louisiana John Bel Edwards, Lieutenant Governor/Tourism Director Billy Nungesser, several mayors and state lawmakers and celebrities including Tom Hanks, Sylvester Stallone, Dolly Parton, Julia Roberts and Sally Fields.

Mr. Map maps can be viewed at mrcartoonmap.com and clicking on Gallery. Eight maps are shown on the site. You can participate by calling/texting Onellion at 985-201-4589 or mrcartoonmap@gmail.com.

WALKER ANIMAL SHELTER HIRING

Full-time position, with benefits available in our animal shelter for a Kennel Technician. This position serves the frontline in providing a clean and healthy environment for the animals during their time at the shelter. The Kennel Technician maintains clean kennels, cages, bedding (and other laundry), toys and other equipment. The Kennel Technician will also assist in providing animals enrichment and exercise. Help where needed in office and on field call outs.

You must be able to:

*Be able to lift over 55 pounds, and up to 100 pounds with assistance.

*Stand and move for hours at a time.

*Endure physical labor in harsh weather conditions

*Work weekends and several holidays

*You must be 21 years of age (to drive City vehicle), have reliable transportation and a high school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Please email application and resume’ to mary.gray@walker-la.gov

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