Chalmette Man Booked with Attempted Murder, Flight from an Officer St. Bernard Parish Library's 2017 Build a Better World Summ

The St.Remembering Bernard Our Past, Building a Better Future News www.thestbernardnews.com Wednesday, May 17, 2017 Volume 51, Issue 20 St. Bernard Parish Library’s 2017 Build a Better World Summer Reading Program program set to start June 5. Readers of all register for their official summer reading ages are invited to strap on their tool belts bookmarks, activity sheets, and events cal- of books and visit the library for six-weeks endars. Chalmette Movies passes to see of crafts, laughs, special guests and artis- the 30th anniversary showing of the Chip- tic performances. Registration begins at the munk Adventure will be given out to those library’s Chalmette Branch on Wednesday, registering between May 31st and June May 31 and the first week of activities starts 14th. Readers will also receive a Cane’s The St. Bernard Parish Library has just on Monday, June 5th. The first 100 fami- bookmark that allows them to read to earn the program to hit the nail on the head for lies to register will receive a Super Summer a free kids Cane’s meal. a summer of fun. Reading is the founda- Reader yard sign. Weekly story programs will be held on tion for all sorts of literary events during the Participants will receive their blueprints 2017 Build a Better World summer reading for six weeks of construction fun when they See LIBRARY on Page 12 Chalmette man booked with attempted murder, flight from an officer St. Bernard Sheriff James took deputies on a high speed Alprazolam, and possession of While deputies were in pursuit, Pohlmann said a Chalmette man pursuit through Arabi and Chal- drug paraphernalia. A Taurus Wiltz was traveling at a high rate was arrested and marijuana, mette. .45 caliber handgun magazine of speed down neighborhood narcotics and a large amount Tyrin Wiltz, 22, who resides in clip, containing seven .45 cali- streets, driving through traffic of cash was seized, along with the 3500 block of Laplace Street ber rounds, and $3,736 in cash, cones, and disregarding stop a loaded magazine clip, after he in Chalmette, was booked with also were recovered. signs and traffic signals at Paris two counts of attempted first On Saturday, May 6, at 2:46 Road in Chalmette. Wiltz struck degree murder and aggravat- a.m., Sheriff Pohlmann said, one of the patrol units in pursuit ed flight from an officer after he deputies responded to a call near the intersection of Evange- struck with his vehicle a patrol of a man sleeping in a vehicle line Drive and Patricia Street in car driven by a deputy involved while stopped at a traffic light at Chalmette, causing damage to in the pursuit, and attempted to the intersection of West Judge the left side of the unit. strike a second patrol car during Perez Drive and Rowley Boule- Sheriff Pohlmann said Wiltz the incident, Sheriff Pohlmann vard in Arabi. lost control of his vehicle and said. When deputies arrived on the struck a tree in the 1200 block Wiltz also was booked with scene and attempted to wake of East Genie Street in Chal- possession with the intent to the man, later identified as Wiltz, mette where he tried to flee on distribute marijuana, posses- he fled from deputies in his car, foot, but was apprehended by sion with the intent to distrib- heading west on Judge Perez deputies. ute MDMA, more commonly Drive, fleeing through neighbor- Wiltz is being held in St. Ber- known as ecstasy, two counts ing Arabi subdivisions and into nard Parish Prison in lieu of Tyrin Wiltz, booking photo of possession of schedule four Chalmette. $150,000 bond. Read your St. Bernard News on the go. Find us on your favorite social media platform, or scan the provided QR Codes with your mobile device.

INDEX Calendar of Events...... 2 Local News...... 3-5, 8 & 12 Classifieds...... 7 Education...... 9 & 12 Church Directory...... 2 Obituaries...... 6 & 10 Arrest Reports...... 8 Entertainment...... 11 2 Church Directory, Calendar & News Wednesday, May 17, 2017 - The St. Bernard News

Assembly of God Worship 9am • Sun. School Church 494-7378 10:30am 1561 Hwy. 46, St. Bernard, Sun. Gospel Temple 272-0123 • services 10am & 5:30pm 301 E. Morales (behind Breaux Mart) Wed. Bible study 7pm Chalmette, LA Assumption of Our Sunday 10:30AM • Wed. 7:00pm Lady Catholic Church Greater Mount Olive 682-5607 • 6951 Hwy. 39, 272-0392 Braithwaite Tue. & Thu. masses Baptist Church 7:30am • Sat. 4pm • Sun. 11am 1904 Goodwill Dr, Violet. Sun. school 8am, worship 9am • Thur. 7pm Bethlehem Baptist Church 682-0675 Greater Round Hill Submit Your Events to [email protected] or call us at 504-832-1481. 111 Bethlehem Lane, Braithwaite Baptist Church Sun. School 8am, worship 9am 905-9162 • 2213 Canal St, Violet Thu. Bible study 7pm Sunday worship 11am Wed Bible study 7pm MAY 17 sbpg.net. Applications can also be picked up • St. Bernard Social Ride, Start your New Call on Me Ministries a • St. Bernard Tourist Commission, The at 1101 Magistrate Street, Chalmette (end of Year with our bike riding group. We ride at non-denominational Christian Church Greater South Shore 298-1019 • 3620 De La Ronde Dr. F.G.B.C. meeting will take place at The Visitor Center, Palmisano Blvd.) between 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 night with lighted wheels through neighbor- Sunday 10am, Hands-on-Prayer is “Rebuilding the family Structure” Tues-Thurs 12-3pm 7408 west Judge Perez Dr., Arabic, 409 Aycock St., Arabi, LA. The agenda will p.m. The Jazz In June Concert Series is made hoods in St. Bernard Parish. Meet at 6:00 PM, La 70032 • 278-8854 Carolyn Park Presbyte- Sun. worship 9:00am include discussions of upcoming events, mar- possible by grants through Louisiana Office of Ride at 7:00 PM (sharp). Meets at First Baptist rian Church Wed Bible study (Bread of Life) 6:45 7408 W. Judge Perez Dr, Arabi. keting, and planning. 4PM Cultural Development, Atmos Energy and St. Church, Chalmette, 305 E. St. Bernard Hwy., 733-2326 • Sun. worship 11am High Praise Fellowship 781-4414 • 120 E. Solidelle, Ste. Tammany Commission on Cultural Affairs. Chalmette, LA. Lights on sale before the ride. Chalmette Church of A, Chalmette, Sun. service 10am MAY 18 $7.00/wheel. On FB - “St Bernard Social Ride” Christ 250-8492 Lighthouse Pentecos- 200 De La Ronde Dr. Sun. Bible • LUNCH & LEARN SESSION: Domestic Vi- and join our group. study 9am, worship 10am & 6pm tal Church 272-0785•7724 E. Wed. Bible study 7pm St. Bernard Hwy., Violet Sun. school 10am, worship 11am olence 410 • Lethality Assessment – As- Daily Celebration Church Wed. Bible Study 7pm sessing And Addressing Three Types Of • Battle of New Orleans Talk, Discover 1815’s Monthly, 4th Wednesday 831-9673 • 7500 W. Judge Perez Dr., Arabi Sunday worship 9am & Living Cornerstone Batterers, This session will train professionals Battle of New Orleans with a ranger talk 10:45 • St. Bernard Parish Hospital’s Alzheimer’s 10:45am Church International 714 W. St. Bernard Pkwy., on how to assess the type of batterer they are a.m. and 2:45 p.m. daily. Free. Chalmette Bat- Caregiver Support Group, designed to pro- Christ Lutheran Church Braithwaite 228-6401 3300 Jupiter Drive ~ Chalmette Sun. service 10am encountering and what best practices should tlefield of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park vide emotional, educational, and social sup- (504) 342-2830 Sunday Worship 10:00 am Nabi Healing Center be employed in addressing the behaviors of and Preserve, 8606 West St. Bernard Highway, port for caregiver’s through regularly sched- Bible Study Sunday 9:00 am 7451 W. St. Bernard Hwy, Arabi. Sunday 5-8pm individual perpetrators and the safety needs of Chalmette. 281-0510 or www.nps.gov/jela. uled meetings. Participants develop methods Christian Fellowship Family Worship Center New Birth Ministries victims. 10 AM – 2:30 PM (Lunch served at • Walk the Wetlands - Explore Louisiana and skills to solve problems. The group en- 5816 E. Judge Perez Dr, Violet • 6321 Louis Elam St, Violet, Noon). Docville Farm, AMROC Building Second swamp and marsh on a ranger-guided walk courages caregivers to maintain their own 324-4092 301-9282 Sun. Service 8am Wed. Church School 6pm Floor, 5124 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet, Loui- 10:00 a.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Free. Baratar- personal, physical, and emotional health, as Sun. service 10:30am Wed. Bible Study 6pm siana 70092. MUST HAVE REGISTERED BY ia Preserve of Jean Lafitte National Historical well as optimally care for the person with De- A Closer Walk, Meeting One in Christ Church the Need Ministry 530 East Judge Perez Dr, Chalmette MAY 15. E-mail: [email protected] OR Park and Preserve, 6588 Barataria Blvd. in mentia. St. Bernard Parish Hospital first floor 682-0333 • 6201 E. St Bernard Hwy, 682-1117 Sun. service 10am CALL GAIL at (504) 231-1247 Marrero (near Crown Point). 689-3690 ext 10 conference room, 2:00 PM. Violet, La 70092 Our Lady of Prompt Sun. Service 8am Succor Catholic or www.nps.gov/jela. Mon. Bible Study 6:30 pm Church 271-3441 Thurs. prayer service 6:30 pm 2320 Paris Rd, Chalmette masses: JUNE 14 • Chalmette National Cemetery Tour - Walk Corinne Missionary Sat. 4pm • Sun. 7am, 8:30am, • NARFE Luncheon and Meeting, ARE YOU the national cemetery to discover its history Events in nearby Parishes Baptist Church 10:30am & 7pm (Spanish) 2pm 5620 E. Judge Perez Dr. 272-0558 AN ACTIVE OR RETIRED FEDERAL/POSTAL and the stories of some of the thousands bur- • JUNE 9 - Journey with special guest, Asia, Sun. school, 10am, worship 8am Our Lady of Lourdes Bible study 7pm Wed. Catholic Church 682-7070 EMPLOYEE? If so, please consider joining ied there. Meet at front porch of old cemetery Smoothie King Center, New Orleans. perform- 2621 Colonial Blvd., Violet Masses Cornerstone Church of Mon., Wed., Thurs & Fri. 8:30am • members of Chapter 1398, St Bernard, at superintendent’s lodge (two-story brick building all their classic hits. Tickets on ticketmas- God 343-8446 Tues. 6:30pm • Sat. 4pm • Sun. 4905 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet 9&11am our next monthly NARFE luncheon and meeting just inside cemetery gate). 10:00 a.m. and ter.com; Charge by phone: (800) 745-3000; www.Cornerstone-stb.net Poydras Baptist ing, Wednesday, June 14, 2017, beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Sundays through May 21. 1:30 Smoothie King Center Box Office. Sun. school 9:30am, worship Church of St. Bernard 10:30am 8213 Saro Lane. 237-3538 11:00 a.m., at The Palms Too Restaurant, 8001 p.m. ONLY on Sunday, May 28, ONLY. Free. Covenant United Meth- Sun. Bible study 9:30am, worship St. Bernard Highway. NARFE (National Associ- Chalmette National Cemetery of Jean Lafitte • JUNE 13 - Third Eye Blind, Bold Sphere odist Church 10:30am 115 E. D’Amour St. • 271-3763 ation of Active and Retired Federal Employees) National Historical Park and Preserve, 8606 Music at Champions Square. In recognition to Sun. Service 11am Praise Temple Fellow- ship 650-1794 is the only organization whose mission is to West St. Bernard Highway, Chalmette. 281- their fans for 20 years down, Third Eye Blind Delacroix Hope Baptist 7517 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet Mission 452-6092 Sun. 10:30am preserve the pay and benefits of ALL active 0510 or www.nps.gov/jela. No Saturday tours will, for the first time in their storied history, 1932 Bayou Rd, St. Bernard Bible Study Thur. 7pm Sun. worship 11am and retired federal/postal employees, as well in May. play their debut album, considered one of the Bible Study 10am Second Missionary Baptist Church 278-2338 as their spouses. Major threats looming in the • Memorial Day at Chalmette National great rock records of all time, in its entirety, as Faith Baptist Church of 2109 Caluda Lane, Violet 115th Congress could adversely impact the Cemetery - Chalmette National Cemetery of part of a night of music including their latest, Chalmette 682-1144 Sun. service 8am 4825 E. St. Bernard Hwy. Sun. Wed. Bible Study 7pm federal workforce. It is up to each of us to do Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Pre- “We Are Drugs.” Please see www.livenation. School 10am, Service 11am and 6pm • Wed. 7pm St. Bernard Baptist our part to protect what we have worked for serve, 8606 West St. Bernard Highway, Chal- com for tickets. Church 881-6723 First Asia Baptist 2615 Jacob, Chalmette and rightfully deserve. Spouses are welcome mette. 281-0510 or www.nps.gov/jela. Church 432-2525 Sun. service at 11am 2408 Walkers Ln, Meraux Sun. and encouraged to attend. June 14th is also - Volunteers are needed to place and re- • JUNE 13 - WWE Smackdown Live!, School 10:30am, worship 8am St. Bernard Catholic Thur. Bible Study 7pm Church 281-2267 Flag Day, so come dressed in your favorite red, move American flags at all 14,000+ head- Smoothie King Center, New Orleans. 6:45 PM. 2805 Bayou Rd, St. Bernard masses First Baptist Church of Mon/Wed/Fri 8:30am Sun. 9am white, and blue. For additional information, stones. Flags are placed beginning at 7:30 WWE returns to New Orleans when Smack- Chalmette 277-2939 contact [email protected], AM on Friday, May 26, and are picked up down is broadcast to the world live from New 305 E. St. Bernard Hwy. St. John Baptist Sun. Fellowship 9:30am, Service Church 654-9567 publicity officer. and prepared for storage beginning at Orleans! Tickets start at $20.00!! (plus facility 10:45am & 6pm • Wed. Service 7047 Hwy. 39, Braithwaite 6:30pm Sun. Sch. 10am 7:30 AM on Tuesday, May 30. Projects fees). Go to www.ticketmaster.com to buy your Sun. Ser. 11am • Wed 6:30pm First Baptist Church of JUNE 2017 usually take about three hours and require tickets! Tickets also available at the Smoothie Verrett 682-0743 St. Luke Baptist 3737 Bayou Rd., St. Bernard Sun. Church 682-3718 or 418-7492 • Jazz in June Concert Series, St. Bernard walking and bending over in possibly hot, King Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster out- School 9:30am, worship 11am 126 Poindexter Lane, Braithwaite Parish Leisure Services will host a “Jazz in humid, and buggy conditions (preparing lets or 800-745-3000. Wed. Bible Study 7pm Sun. worship 8am First Pentecostal St. Thomas Catholic June” every Thursday evening in the month flags for storage also requires sitting and Church of Chalmette Church of June. The FREE concert will take place in rolling flags). Be prepared with sunscreen, • JUNE 22-24 - FestiGals, JW Marriott on Ca- 2015 Palmisano Blvd., 710-0600 17605 Hwy. 15, Pointe a la Hache Sun. School 10:30am masses: Sat. 6pm • Sun. 9am Sidney Torres Park Amphitheater, located be- insect repellent, and closed-toe shoes. To nal Street . FestiGals is a unique celebration of Wed. Bible Study 7:30pm Fri. Youth Service 7:30pm Third Missionary hind the Fredrick Sigur Civic Center from 5:30 volunteer for either or both projects, email women and New Orleans. Now in its 7th year, Baptist Church 272-0504 Freedom For Life 206 Armstrong Lane, St. Bernard p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Bring your lounge chairs [email protected]. Free. FestiGals New Orleans Women’s Weekend Ex- Christian Fellowship Sun. worship 10am and enjoy the beautiful sound of Jazz music. - Memorial Day Ceremony – 12:30 PM, perience is the region’s first and only wom- 1010 East Judge Perez, Chalmette Trumpet of Truth • 421-6132 Sun. Worship 10am Food, drinks and crafts will be available for Sunday, May 28 Vietnam Veterans of VFW en’s event of its kind in which women from & 7pm Ministry 7451 W. St. Bernard Hwy, Arabi. Sun. School 9am • Garden of Prayer Fami- Sevice 10am purchase. Post 3798 present a tribute to America’s all backgrounds are inspired and empowered ly Worship Center Tues. & Thurs Bible Study 7pm - June 1, Hurricane Brass Band fallen troops; ceremony includes a color in a festive environment including one of the 419-0288 • 2605 Munster, Meraux Sun. Service 8am • Wed. Service World Prayer - June 8, Cypress Pop Trio guard and bagpiper. Free. largest women’s second line parades. Further 7pm Tabernacle (S) 277-4555 4030 Paris Rd. Chalmette - June 15, Swingaroux • Wetlands Art Tour 2017 - French Quarter details and event pricing are available on the Gethsemane Lutheran Sun. service 10am Church 271-4254 Youth Service Wed. 7pm - June 22, Garden District Jazz Quintet Visitor Center of Jean Lafitte National Histor- website. www.festigals.org 2825 Paris Rd, Chalmette - June 29, Patrice Fisher and Arpa, Latin ical Park and Preserve, 419 Decatur Street in Listing additions or changes send to: The St. Bernard News Jazz Band New Orleans. 589-2636 ext 1 or www.nps. • JUNE 27 - Boston, Saenger Theater, New 1519 E Judge Perez Suite 2 Chalmette, LA 70043 Vendors interested in participating should gov/jela. Orleans. The timeless songs appeal to young Phone: 504-832-1481 Fax: 504-837-5923 Email: [email protected] contact Denise Montalbano, Leisure Coor- and old alike, so it’s not surprising to see con- dinator at 504-278-4295 or dmontalbano@ Weekly, Thursday cert audiences that span generations. Wednesday, May 17, 2017 - The St. Bernard News Local News 3 Community Events, Organizations, Obituaries, Classifieds, News Irish Italian Islenos Parade treats Rabies and Microchip workers for cleaning up parade route Drive set for May 20

St. Bernard Parish Animal Services will hold a Rabies and Mi- crochip Drive on Saturday, May 20th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The drive will take place at the Shelter located at 5455 E. Judge Perez Drive in Violet. The cost is $15.00 per animal (cash only) The St. Bernard Irish Italian Islenos Community Parade & March- All dogs must be on a leash and all cats must be in a pet taxi ing Club treated St. Bernard Parish Government Road employ- or cat carrier (no cardboard boxes). For more information con- ees and St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office trustees who helped clean tact Animal Services at (504) 278-1534. the streets of St. Bernard Parish following the Irish Italian Islenos Parish and state laws require dogs and cats to receive a ra- Parade on Saturday, April 1, 2017. To show their appreciation, bies vaccination every year and with the approaching hurricane parade organizers provided everyone with 250 pounds of boiled season it is important to have your pets current on their vaccina- crawfish along with potatoes, corn, mushrooms and sausage tions in case of hurricane evacuation. along with ice cold water and soft drinks. Antique Auto Club BREWSTER’S of St. Bernard Fun, Food & Spirits 8751 W Judge Perez Dr. Chalmette, Louisiana (504) 309-7548 Are you hungry? We have plenty of mouth-watering, tasty choices at Brewster’s! JOIN US FOR HAPPY HOUR! M-F 3PM - 7PM • SAT 10AM - 6PM • SUN - All Day! Saturday, May 20th $1.50 DOMESTIC BEERS • $0.50 OFF ALL IMPORTS $1 SCHNAPPS SHOTS 6:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m.

FRIDAY SATURDAY $2$2 SHOTS ofof $3 Margaritas KITCHEN OPEN Anyone with an antique car is welcome to bring it! Fireball,Fireball, Rumpleminze SUNDAY till 11PM on andand Barenjager $3 Bloody Saturday! allall dayday and night!night! Mary’s Everyone is invited to attend and it is fun for all ages. 4 Local News Wednesday, May 17, 2017 - The St. Bernard News Propane product safety notice for New Orleans area supply as necessary to ensure • Immediately shut off the Resellers: consumers’ safety. In addition, tank. • ABA Rentals the company is working with • Ensure the tank remains 1221 West Airline Highway these dispenser locations to re- outside in a well-ventilated Laplace, LA 70068-3718 mediate the issue so that they area. • AmeriGas AmeriGas Propane is inves- may return to servicing propane • Do not use the tank until in- 107 Iris Avenue tigating the possibility that un- as soon as possible. spected by AmeriGas. Jefferson, LA 70121 der-odorized propane may have Propane is naturally odorless • Contact AmeriGas at (504) • Baldwin-Taylor Hardware been included in deliveries and and undetectable. As a safety 835-0765. 4301 Jefferson Highway fills made to resellers between precaution, propane manufac- • Any propane purchased be- Jefferson, LA 70121-1598 early Wednesday, May 3 and turers add a strong, unpleasant fore May 3 is not of concern. • Frozen Water Friday, May 5, 2017. (rotten egg-like) smell – called The company has communi- 2151 Williams Blvd The company is requesting odorization – to deliberately alert cated with the authorities – in- Kenner, LA 70062-5805 any customers in the New Or- customers to propane leaks. cluding the Louisiana LP Gas • Lapalco True Value leans area who had a contain- The concern with this specific Commissioner and the Louisi- Hardware er filled from the AmeriGas dis- propane is that the smell may ana State Police – about this is- 2020 Lapalco pensers listed below during this not be as strong as intended, sue and continues to keep them Harvey, LA 70058-3099 three-day period to immediate- and could create a safety risk. apprised. • Marse Welding Supplies ly discontinue use and contact If you purchased propane At AmeriGas, safety is our 2700 Hessmer Avenue AmeriGas at (504) 835-0765. from one of these sites on highest priority. We apologize Metairie, LA 70002-7020 AmeriGas operations and de- May 3, May 4 or May 5: for any inconvenience that this • U-HAUL in Saint Claude livery personnel are inspecting, • Immediately discontinue all issue may cause. 2936 Saint Claude Avenue testing and replacing tanks and usage of this propane. Possibly-Affected Propane New Orleans, LA 70117-7227 Bikeway and Pedestrian Draft Plan Meeting set for Thursday, May 18 St. Bernard Parish Government and the Thursday May 18, 2017 from 6 – 8 p.m. in Comments must be submitted within 7 days Regional Planning Commission (RPC) are the Council Chambers St. Bernard Parish of the meeting by May 25, 2017. Written currently conducting the St. Bernard Par- Government Complex, 8201 W. Judge Pe- comments may be submitted at the meet- ish Bikeway & Pedestrian Plan Update. The rez Drive Chalmette, LA ing, emailed to [email protected], or mailed Plan Update is a study funded by the RPC The purpose of the meeting is to solicit to the following address: focused on improving conditions for people feedback from the public on the Draft Plan walking and bicycling in the urbanized area including maps of the proposed facilities. St. Bernard Parish Bikeway & Pedestrian of the Parish in order to make walking and The public is invited to drop in at any time Plan Update bicycling safer and easier for residents and during the meeting’s scheduled time to re- c/o Deborah Jan Fagan, AICP Grants Co- visitors. All interested parties are encour- view the information available, but there will ordinator Consultant aged to attend a public meeting to review be a short introductory presentation from 8201 W. Judge Perez Drive the Draft Plan. The meeting will be held on 6:30 to 6:45. Chalmette, LA 70043

St. Bernard Parish Recreation/Leisure Program to host a second session of Line Dancing St. Bernard Recreation/Leisure Program will host a second ses- Riess Sports Complex, located at 1101 Magistrate Street in Chal- sion of line dancing classes. Come kick it with Kim and enjoy new mette. The cost is $5.00 per class or $25.00 for a prepaid session. music and new dance moves!! The classes will be held from 7:00 Employees of St. Bernard Parish Government, St. Bernard Parish to 8:30 p.m. on May 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 23rd and 24th at Val School System, St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office, Military Personnel and individuals 55 and older will pay $4.00 per class or $20 for prepaid session (Applicants must bring proof of employment I.D.). Payment must be in the form of check or money order made payable to St. Bernard Parish Recreation. No Cash! Bring a friend it’s a blast!! For more information or to reserve your sport contact Denise Montalbano, Leisure Coordinator for St. Bernard Rec- reation at (504) 278- 4295 or dmontalba- [email protected]. Wednesday, May 17, 2017 - The St. Bernard News Local News 5 St. Bernard deputies graduate from POST police academy Two St. Bernard Parish Sher- iff’s Office deputies graduated April 26 from the Peace Offi- cers Standards and Training, or P.O.S.T., police academy held at the Slidell Regional Police Academy. Graduates are: Dep. Albenae Harris and Dep. Melissa Wick- bolt, both of the Field Opera- tions Bureau. The academy includes about 400 hours of training in basic police work, including firearms use, criminal investigation, patrol procedures, writing reports, driving training and physical fit- ness. Representing the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office at the ceremony were: Chief Deputy Richard Two St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies graduated April 26 from the Peace Officers Standards and Training police academy Baumy, Capt. C.J. Arcement held at the Slidell Regional Police Academy. At the graduation ceremony are, from left: Sgt. Mike Lyons, Dep. Albenae Harris, Dep. and Sgt. Mike Lyons. Melissa Wickbolt, Chief Deputy Richard Baumy, and Capt. C.J. Arcement.

AARP Pakenham Chapter #3926 April meeting KIWANIS KORNER ARC’s Executive Director Stephen Sauer spoke at the April meeting of the AARP Pakenham Chapter #3926. A $500 donation was presented to Stephen by George Virga, President of the organization. The club meets the fourth Saturday of the month (January-No- vember) for 10am at the Council on Aging, 8201-A W. Judge Pe- rez Dr. The next meeting is May 27, 2017. For additional information please contact George Virga, President at (504) 278-1367.

[L-R] Terry Pitre, Jeffery Southerland, SBSO Sgt. Steven Guillot, Kiwanis President Amanda Hardesty and Jessica DeFraites.

Submitted by Michael B. Chutz This weeks speaker for the Kiwanis Club of St. Bernard-Arabi was St. Bernard Sheriff Office Detective Sargent Steven Guillot. Sgt Guillot presented an Identity Theft and Financial Crimes Pro- gram. Very interesting subject one that was helpful and informa- tive. Join Kiwanis for Lunch any time Tuesday’s at Rocky & Carlo’s at noon. For more information on the Kiwanis Club or to join, call [L-R] Dody Bayard, George Virga, Stephen Sauer, Carolyn Constance and Jack Muller. Robby Showalter at (504) 616-7312.

Parish President meets with DOTD Officials regarding road repairs along St. Bernard Highway Parish President Guy McInnis and Pub- The two agencies are working together to lic Works Director Keith LaGrange met with make sure the work is completed as soon LA Department of Transportation and De- as possible. velopment (DOTD) Project Engineer Jus- The project includes an overlay of the tin Guilbeau and Area Engineer Frederick roadway with asphaltic concrete, replacing Wetekamm to discuss quality control issues drainage structures, installing ADA ramps regarding repairs along St. Bernard High- at intersections, installing new concrete way. DOTD officials said the project had a curb and gutters along the medians and a few setbacks but is now moving forward. new bike lane. 6 Obituaries Wednesday, May 17, 2017 - The St. Bernard News Louise Chauppetta Brulte Donald Raymond Tessier

Louise “Minnie” Chauppetta Brulte passed away peacefully Donald Raymond Tessier passed at her home on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at the age of 72. Her final away on Monday, May 8, 2017 at the days were spent surrounded by family and friends that she had age of 78. He was the beloved hus- touched in some way throughout her life. She was the loving band of Lois Cordes Tessier. Loving and devoted mother of Barbara B. Guerra and the late David father of Keith Billiot (Darla), Stacey L. McQuaig and Kenneth J. McQuaig Jr. Mother-in-law of Mel- Edenfield (Anthony) and the late Paul vin Guerra Jr. Loving and proud grandmother of Collin Guer- Caranek Jr. Son of the late Henry and ra, Christian Guerra, Brittney McQuaig, Kenneth McQuaig III, Leonide Marin Tessier. Brother of the Heather McQuaig and Derrick McQuaig. Sister of Gerald Chaup- late Delores T. Bennett, Lorraine T. petta (Marie), Jeffery Chauppetta (Rosie) and the late Charles Magee, Rolland Tessier and Rus- Chauppetta, Richard Chauppetta (the late Susan), Larry Chauppetta (Sandra) and sell “Rusty” Tessier. Proud grandfather of Nathan Billiot, Steve Chauppetta. Daughter of the late Charles and Louise Menant Chauppetta. She Eddie Edenfield, Rene Billiot, Kevin Billiot, Anthony “AJ” is also survived and fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear Edenfield Jr. and Alyssa Edenfield. He is also survived and friends. fondly remembered by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins Louise was born in New Orleans, LA and was a longtime resident of St. Bernard and dear friends. Parish. She was a wonderful mother, adored grandmother, loving sister & aunt, and a Donald was a native of Lowell, MA and a longtime res- great friend to many. She was well loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew ident of St. Bernard Parish. He proudly served his coun- her. try in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the Knights of The family would like to express deep gratitude to Concerned Care Hospice and Columbus. He will be forever remembered as a loving and the Riess Family for their loving care and compassion during this difficult time. loyal husband, father, grandfather and brother, who trea- Relatives and friends were invited to attend a visitation held at St. Bernard Catholic sured his family. Church, 2805 Bayou Rd., St. Bernard, LA on Thursday, May 11th from 10:30 AM – Relatives and friends were invited to attend a visitation noon, followed by a funeral Mass in Louise’s memory that began at noon. She was held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Vir- laid to rest in St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery. tue St., Chalmette, LA on Thursday, May 11th from 10:30 In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her memory to the Ochsner Foun- a.m. – 1:00 p.m., followed by a funeral Mass in Donald’s dation Radiation Department /Cancer Services at (504) 842-7117 or giving.ochsner. memory that began at 1:00 p.m. He was laid to rest in St. org. Bernard Memorial Gardens. To view and sign the family To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com. guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.

CNA, working in a nursing home facility for a while and then became a Velma Anna Muszar-Deffes personal care assistant. Her desire to help the elderly became her pas- sion, she worked for several families, caring for their loved ones until their Velma Anna Muszar-Deffes passed away on Mon- passing. day, 5/8/17 at the age of 87. Daughter of the late Her love for family and the Lord was great and she became the family’s Leonard Joseph Muszar and Noemi Landry Muszar. prayer warrior. She had a beautiful smile, a great personality and touched Beloved wife of the late Merlin Claude Deffes. Lov- the hearts and lives of everyone she came in contact with; she never met ing mother of Merlin J. Deffes (Doris), Deborah A. a stranger. Her witty sense of humor could make anyone laugh at the Matyi (Keith), Mary E. Girard (Michael), and Cather- drop of a hat. She loved gardening and she loved roses of all colors but ine A. Hicks (Paul). Proud grandmother of Jeremy most of all red roses. Lott, Kaytlin McClain, Tony McClain, Troy McClain, She will be greatly missed and the memories will remain in the hearts Jared Sharp, Crystal McGrath, Lauren Duncan, Lisa of her family always, knowing one day they will all be reunited. This is not Sansalone, Dorothy Jackson, Erin Cooley, Drew goodbye but, we will see you again! Hicks and Leah Hicks. Also survived by 14 great-grandchildren and many Relatives and friends were invited to attend a visitation held at St. Ber- nieces and nephews. nard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Sat- Velma was born July 7, 1929 in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. She lived urday, May 13th from 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., followed by a celebration in Pearl River, LA until she was unable to care for herself and became ill of Velma’s life that began at 3:00 p.m. She was laid to rest in St. Bernard with vascular dementia. She was cared for by her children, traveling to Memorial Gardens. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit their homes, allowing them to spend quality time with her and share in www.stbernardmemorial.com. her much needed care. For the last year and a half, her final home was Gallatin, TN; she passed away at the Gallatin Healthcare and Rehab Cen- ter in Gallatin, TN. Velma worked for Bell South Telephone Company until the birth of her first child. She then became a homemaker where she lovingly cared for her husband and children. When her children were grown she became a

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ARABI • Tammy M. Eubanks, 23, 213 De 39, Theft Of Goods Under $500 Peace • Lashonda Keiyan Alveris, 29, La Ronda, Fugitive (4) • Tammy Gwen Thrash, 40, 105 4th • Linah Bowers, 27, 36406 Sigrid 209 Bear Str., Bench Warrant, • Taylor N. Eubanks, 23, 213 De La Str., Bench Warrant (3) Ln., Fugitive Disregarding Stop/Yield Signs Ronda, Fugitive (3) • Peter R Youngblood, 23, 29 Gibbs • Frank J. Coker, 28, 1709 Forsyte • Lee Joseph Carlisle, 39, 142 • Timothy Foushee, 49, 2822 Drv., Fugitive Ave., Drugs-Schedule III, Poss. Hernandez Drv., Fugitive Packenham Drv., Bench Warrant Marijuana 1st Offense, Poss. Of • Joseph Wayne Faust, 21, 712 • Chad E. Jolly, 38, 8120 W. LA 39, MERAUX Drug Paraphernalia Community Str., Disturbing The Fugitive (2) • Cory James Barrios, 30, 2309 • Destiny Collins, 27, 806 Richard Peace • Jason Mark Knight, 38, 2709 Legend Drv., Domestic Abuse Str., Fugitive (4) • Keith Lee Hebert, 28, 128 Nutria Rosetta Drv., Fugitive (2) Battery (2) • Basil Michael David, 46, 619 Drv., Bond Surrender (4) • Raina Magee, 31, 4014 Juno Drv., • David T. Franklin, 30, 3017 Deslonde Str., Reckless Operation • Taylor B. Patterson, 26, 7417 N. Fugitive (3) Munster Bvd., Drugs-Schedule Vehicle, Resisting An Officer Peters Str., Entry/Remain After • Michael McClendon, 26, 9117 IV, Schedule I Poss. Marijuana, • Brian Dixon, 20, 2333 S. Prieur Forbidden, Disturbing The Peace Amour, Ill. Poss. Stolen Over Poss. Of Drug Paraphernalia Str., Fugitive (2) • Stephen Schule, 38, 7211 $1500, Fugitive • Tyrell Eli, 28, 1829 Forstall Str., Friscoville Ave., Poss. Of Drug • John Bernard Mitchell, 31, 4417 ST. BERNARD Fugitive Paraphernalia, Disregard Stop Colony Drv., Resisting An Officer, • Brandon Joseph Bryant, 18, • Chad Gallavan, 37, 109 Sign, Driving-License Suspd., Domestic Disturbance 54 Randazzo Drv., Reckless Sapin Loop, Poss. Of Drug Illegal Tinting Of A Window • Samuel Paz, 28, 32 Philip Crt., Operation Vehicle, Driver Not Paraphernalia, Fugitive Driving While Intoxicated, Licensed, Liability Security • Adam M. Germain, 29, 79141 CHALMETTE Reckless Operation Vehicle, Required, Schedule I Poss. Keating Rd., Bench Warrant (4) • Tomas Aguilar, 29, 3709 Juno Driver Not Licensed Marijuana • Michelle Giroir, 35, 704 Lakeview Drv., Reckless Operation Vehicle, • Mark Dale Powers, 59, 9200 • Dalton James Kieff, 21, 1928 Suzi Ln., Contempt Of Court Resisting An Officer W. Judge Perez Dr., Harassing Drv., Schedule I Poss. Marijuana, • Kory David Hamby, 30, 1841 • Jim Al Alphonso, 42, 2517 Ventura Phone Calls Drugs-Schedule III, Fugitive, Orleans Str., Housing For Other Drv., Fail Reg. Sex Off. 1st • Cornell Ridgley, 49, 8720 Littering Prohibited, Drugs- Agency • Benjamin Andrews, 32, 2304 Livingston, Bench Warrant (2), Schedule II • Wayne M. Hawkins, 27, 8414 Delille Str., Domestic Abuse Fugitive Birch Str., Fugitive (2) Battery • Keshan Surtain, 20, 8120 W. LA VIOLET • Robert V. Jones, 23, 7701 • Latrell Barthelemy, 27, 3217 Scottwood Drv., Reckless Daniel Dr., Bench Warrant (2), Operation Vehicle, Schedule I Simple Burglary-Inhab. Dwell. Poss. Marijuana, Poss. Of Drug • Daniell Callais, 37, 2117 General Paraphernalia, Illegal Carrying Pershing Str., Contempt Of Court Weapons, Drugs-Schedule IV, • Tyrone Ceasar, 30, 3100 Guerra Felony Carrying Illegal Weapon Drv., Fugitive (2) • Olivia Taylor Lafrance, 22, 1828 • Troy Spencer Douglas, 30, 2820 Robert Drv., Bench Warrant Acorn Drv., Bench Warrant (4), • Murphey Lewis, 43, 1814 Bond Surrender (2) Frenchman Str., Bench Warrant • Kerry Charles Dupard, 17, 2305 • Tyrin Joseph Ahakeem Lewis, 23, Walkers Ln., Poss. Marijuana 1st 6319 Kuebel Dr., Bench Warrant, Offense Fugitive (4) • Dawn Honeycutt, 40, 3312 Ashley • LC Nixon, 26, 2535 Esplande Drv., Theft Of Goods Under $500 Ave., Simp. Crim. Damage • Melody Lafrance, 43, 3220 Tara, Under $500, Resisting An Officer, Schedule I Poss. Marijuana, Disturbing The Peace Illegal Tinting Of A Window, • Gabrielle Reynolds, 22, 4201 Expired Driver’s License Hollygrove Str., Fugitive • Baron T. Navarro, 41, 2109 S. River • Shaina Renee Sanabria, 20, 494 Park, Driving While Intoxicated Carolyn, Bench Warrant (2) • Carolyn Richard, 52, 3106 Daniel • Maya Sillers, 19, 4301 Woodland Drv., Simp. Crim. Damage Under Drv., Disregarding Stop/Yield $500 Signs, Turning/Reqrd. Signal, Schedule I Poss. Marijuana, OUTSIDE ST. BERNARD PARISH Fugitive (3) • Whitney Berry, 28, 1636 Tricou • Daniel Smith, 26, 7100 Foch Rd., Str., Simple Battery, Fugitive (2) Fugitive • Dean S. Bird, 38, 214 Ormond • Curtis Stewart, 33, 1233 Oak Drv., Bench Warrant Congress, Schedule I Poss. • Joshua J. Bloodwirth, 26, 8130 Marijuana, False Certificate, Aberdeen Rd., Bench Warrant (6) Owner Vehicle Registrt. • Faye Boss, 59, 14813 Emory Drv., • Tevin White, 22, 153 Kennedy, Assault/Simple, Disturbing The Obscenity Wednesday, May 17, 2017 - The St. Bernard News Education 9 Education Events, Organizations, Obituaries, Classifieds, News St. Bernard Parish Schools celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week Being a teacher is one of the most challenging and important time.” jobs in our society. This week students, parents, administrators, After listing a number of St. Bernard Parish teachers who have and community members all came together to appreciate the hard impacted each of her three children, she said, “Each of these work teachers do on a daily basis. teachers built wonderful relationships with my children. They have At each school, teachers received daily appreciation gifts spon- made the learning process fun for them and have made school the sored by either the school’s Parent Teacher Association, a local place they want to be!” business, or the school’s administrators. Superintendent Doris Voitier said that is what it is all about – At the district’s central office, a social media campaign was meaningful relationships so that students become lifelong learners started using the hashtag #StBernardTeachersMatter featuring and eventually productive citizens. parents, community leaders, board members, school leaders, and “The best part about teaching is that it matters,” she said. “St. students thanking and celebrating their teachers. Bernard Parish schools have some of the finest educators in the Parent and teacher Erin Johnston said, “Teachers matter be- state. We are a premier school district because of our people, and cause they build relationships with our children that will last a life- I thank them for their service and dedication to our most valuable members of our society – our children.”

School Board Members celebrate teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week. [L-R]: School Board Members celebrate teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week. [L-R]: Sean Warner, Diana Dysart, and Clifford Englande. Joe Long, Dr. Hugh Craft, and Katherine Lemoine. AdvancEd finds St. Bernard Parish Schools “among the better districts” St. Bernard Parish Schools last week was recommended for nation.” renewed accreditation by AdvancEd, a third-party accreditation The district outperformed the national average by over 50 points, agency that evaluates districts throughout the nation. and the committee commended the district for being exception- According to the lead evaluator, Virginia Massey, the school dis- al in four areas: for their efforts in communicating with parents trict did incredibly well and ranks “among the better districts in the and the community; for teachers’ overall classroom observation scores; for effective leadership (from the Board, Central Office, and school-based administrators); and for strategic planning and use of resources to benefit students. The committee arrived at their conclusions after a three day com- prehensive visit which included interviews of district and school leaders, meetings with parents and community members, and classroom observations. The committee also reviewed hundreds of pieces of evidence and artifacts provided by the district. Superintendent Doris Voitier explained that receiving accreditation signals a school district’s quality and burnishes its reputation. “St. Bernard Parish School District offers students a first-class education in some of the finest facilities in the state. This report and the committee’s findings only validate that,” she said. School Board President Diana Dysart reiterated those sentiments and added, “We are very proud of the hard work that takes place in our buildings every day, and we thank our teachers, staff, students, St. Bernard Parish Schools was recommended for renewed accreditation by AdvancEd parents, and community partners for their continued support in at a School Board meeting last week. helping us ensure that we are a premier school district.” 10 Obituaries Wednesday, May 17, 2017 - The St. Bernard News Daniel Michael Liebert Ella Marie LeJeune Soileau

Daniel Michael Liebert, a United Ella Marie (LeJeune) Soileau passed away Tuesday, May, States Navy Veteran, passed into eter- 9, 2017 at the age of 93. Ella was born on January 25, 1924 nal life on Monday, May 8, 2017 at the in the Southwest Louisiana farming community of Richard, age of 72. He left this world peaceful- LA. She grew up on a farm as one of the nine children of Ga- ly with his family by his bedside. Daniel briel LeJeune and Amada (Matte) LeJeune. She was preced- leaves behind a wife of 50 years, Kather- ed in death by Isaac Harris Soileau, Sr., her loving husband ine Guy Liebert; his 2 children Dana and of 43years. She was also predeceased by her sisters Emily Brett Liebert; and 3 beautiful grandchil- White (William), Alicia Dies (Melvin), Thelma Vincent (Willis), dren April, Daniel, and Olivia. Daniel was Leola Hanks (Freeman), and also by her brothers J.D. LeJune born on April 26, 1945 to the parents of (Pearl) and Rodney LeJeune (Beatrice). She is survived by Wilma and Lorena Liebert. Brother of Donald (Anna) and Ger- her children, Linda Grosz (Shelby), who reside in New Orleans, LA.; Peggy Soileau ald Liebert and Jane Stahl (Rudy); brother- in-law of Estelle Simmons (James H.), who reside in Marrero, LA.; and, Isaac H. Soileau, Jr. (Karen Hall (Michael). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Kovach) who reside in Mandeville, LA.; and, her grandchildren - Shelby Grosz, Jr., Daniel was the proud founder and owner of Orleans Or- James J. and Jean-Pierre Simmons, Katherine A. and Kimberly E. Soileau. She is namental Iron & Casting Dist. Inc. for 43 years along with his also survived by her brother, Dewey LeJeune (Mary Lois), her sister Jane Bordelon family. He made many wonderful friends with his meek and (Ferrell) and numerous nieces and nephews. generous spirit. Daniel helped many become proud business Ella spent much of her life in New Orleans and Chalmette, Louisiana happily owners by giving advice and precious time of his own expe- cooking for students at the Academy of the Holy Angels, an all-girls High School riences in business. His meekness, honesty, and loyal heart in New Orleans where her daughters graduated, and later at Archbishop Hannan brought many customers to his generous side. These cus- High School in Chalmette. She was a long-time resident of Chalmette, relocating tomers became like family to him. Daniel would always give to Marrero after hurricane Katrina. Ella loved sewing, gardening and collecting not take. He was always looking to help out anyone in need. Mardi Gras doubloons. Ella never tired of working and was generous to a fault. These fine qualities are far and none. He has left a legacy for She taught her children and her grandchildren grace, persistence and the value of his wife, children and grandchildren and will never be forgot- hard work. She loved and spoiled her grandchildren and they adored her! ten by anyone. Daniel was very loved and respected by all The family would like to thank the nurses and aides of St. Luke’s Nursing Home and whoever met him. for their care and kindness to “Miss Ella”. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be Family and friends were invited to attend the funeral on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue Visitation began at 10:00 a.m. at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W St., Chalmette, LA on Saturday, May 20, 2017 from 9:30 a.m. Virtue St, Chalmette, LA, followed by a funeral Mass at noon. Interment followed – 12:30 p.m. A funeral Mass will begin at 12:30 p.m. followed after the funeral Mass at St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. As was her wish, she was by Military Honors. Interment will be private. To view and sign laid to rest next to her beloved husband for eternity. the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial. com. com.

Joseph Nucaso Catalano, Jr. Robin Austin Ford

Joseph “Joe Cat” Nuca- Robin Austin Ford passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at so Catalano, Jr. passed away the age of 59. She was the beloved mother of Brandon M. Ford. Sis- peacefully at his home in Slidell, ter of Thomas E. Austin III. Devoted sister-in-law of Carol B. Austin. LA, on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Proud grandmother of Gabriella Nicole Ford and Lyla Rose Ford. Lov- the age of 63 years young. He ing Nanny of Devin Thomas Austin and Jared Louis Austin. She was was an accomplished Jockey preceded in death by her parents, Thomas E. Austin Jr. and Lorraine and lifelong Horseman. He was Schmitt Austin; and her cherished daughter, Lauren Elizabeth Ford. the loving son of the late Ber- She is also survived and fondly remembered by many relatives, cous- nadine C. Catalano and the late ins and dear friends. Joseph N. Catalano, Sr. and Robin was born in New Orleans, LA and was a longtime resident of Carol Catalano. St. Bernard Parish until she settled in Picayune, MS following hurricane Katrina. She was He was preceded in death by his grandson, well loved and will be forever remembered as a loving and loyal mother, grandmother, sister Cazmen Cazenave, and his sister, Antoinette Cata- and a friend of many, who loved her cats and treasured her family. lano. Relatives and friends were invited to attend a visitation held at St. Bernard Memorial Fu- He is survived by his children Joseph N. Catalano, neral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Monday, May 15th from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 III and Sandra Catalano; Crystal Catalano and Adrian p.m., followed by a funeral Mass in Robin’s memory that began at 1:00 p.m. She was laid Cazenave, Jr.; his grandchildren, Chelsea, Chazden to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit and Cash Cazenave and Jacy Catalano. His siblings, www.stbernardmemorial.com. JoAnn Catalano, Wayne Catalano (Renee), Carmella Rodi (Paul), David Noble (Karen), Regina Showalter (Randy) and Kelly Robichaux (Jeff). There is much love left by “Brother” for his loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends of the family were invited to a memorial Mass on May 16, 2017, 10:00 a.m. to noon, at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, 2320 Paris Rd, Chalmette, LA 70043. Wednesday, May 17, 2017 - The St. Bernard News Education & Entertainment 11 Academic Games team takes home national awards St. Bernard Parish’s Academ- spect,” she said. Jillian Chrisman, Leigh Pechon, Senior Division: Ahmad ic Games Team competed in Chalmette Refining/PBF En- and Ryan Gregorie, this year’s Alkurd, Austin Billiot, Kelsey Wheeling, West Virginia recently ergy is the school district’s cor- teams did exceptionally well: Billiot, Kenny Nguyen, and joining over 2,000 students from porate sponsor and makes the Elementary Division: Colby Danton Vu. Onsets Team Award across the nation. local and national tournaments Gilchrist, Selina Li, Ava Vo- – 2nd Place out of 19 Teams. Academic Games is a tour- possible. lante, Andrew Wei, and Tania Presidents Team Award – 4th nament style academic com- Supervisor of Secondary Ed- White. Presidents Team Award Place out of 18 Teams. Onsets petition where students are ucation Mary Lumetta thanked – 2nd Place out of 42 Teams. Individual Award, Ahmad Alkurd challenged to use higher order them for their continued sup- Propaganda Team Award – 5th – 8th Place out of 90 players. thinking skills in the subjects of port. Place out of 46 Teams. Pres- Onsets Individual Award, Danton language arts, English, history, “The money they have put into idents Individual Award, Ava Vu – 8th Place out of 90 players. and mathematics. the local and national tourna- Volante – 11th Place out of 203 Onsets Individual Award, Antony Superintendent Doris Voitier ments not only defrays costs for players. Presidents Individual Vu – 11th Place out of 90 play- said this activity is near and dear the parents, but it also saves the Award, Selina Li – 14th Place ers. Onsets Individual Award, to her heart. students from having to fund- out of 203 players. Propaganda Austin Billiot – 15th Place out of “We are so proud of our stu- raise and instead allows them Individual Award, Ava Volante – 90 players. Equations Individual dents for their achievements this to use their energies towards 13th Place out of 220 players. Award, Danton Vu – 11th Place year. Each year we get nothing studying, learning, and com- Middle Division: Ethan out of 103 players. Presidents but accolades for our students’ peting. We have had an amaz- Gilchrist, Brandon Jackson, Individual Award, Kenny Nguyen behavior, their character, their ing partnership with Chalmette Jedelle LeFeunte, Landin San- – 10th Place out of 128 players. integrity, and their sportsman- Refining/ PBF Energy and could born, and Anthony Wei. Pres- Presidents Individual Award, ship at the national tournament. not thank them enough for their idents Team Award – 9th Place Kelsey Billiot – 17th Place out of All of which proves once again, generosity,” she said. out of 42 Teams. Presidents In- 128 players. Presidents Individ- St. Bernard Parish students Accompanied by their coach- dividual Award, Anthony Wei – ual Award, Austin Billiot – 20th are second to none in every re- es, Melinda Hall, Gena Asevado, 13th Place out of 209 players. Place out of 128 players.

Entertainment Events, Organizations, Obituaries, Classifieds, News Old Arabi hosts Sippin’ in the Sunset Come bring the season of of course, beer and wine. Sippin’ in the Sunset provides done by the volunteers of OANA. “sippin’” to a celebratory close Local favorite Cypress Pop the perfect opportunity to re- “We are so thankful to our with your friends and neighbors Trio will provide the music for lax and visit with friends. Event Arabi friends and neighbors who when The Old Arabi Neigh- the event. One of its members, coordinator Katherine Lemoine have helped to make this event borhood Association hosts it James Palmeri, said the group encourages everyone to come a success,” Lemoine said. last “Sippin’ in the Sunset” on is enjoying success, but espe- out and enjoy the good weather, “We welcome everyone to Thursday, May 18 from 6 -9 pm cially loves playing gigs in their the good music, and the great join us for delicious and local at the Aycock Barn. hometown. food and art. food, wine, live music, unique One of St Bernard’s premier “Cypress’s roots are plant- “Besides good food and drink, arts and crafts, and so much events, “Sippin’” is part social ed strong and growing. We are Sippin’ in the Sunset showcases more. It promises to be another and part marketplace, featuring thrilled to be playing at this up- talented local artists and craft- good time in Old Arabi. live music, food, art, crafts, and coming hometown show.” ers,” Lemoine said. Lemoine said Sippin’ is now in its 4th season, and that the event continues to be a good time for a good cause, raising money for neighborhood beautifica- tion projects and community outreach. “Each time our event gets a little bigger and a little bit better,” Lemoine said. She was also quick to point out that all of the planning, work, setting up, Cypress Pop Trio members Lindsey Tassin, Thomas Palmeri and James Palmeri perform and cleaning up for this at the Aycock Barn. three-hour, happy hour is 12 Education & Local News Wednesday, May 17, 2017 - The St. Bernard News Alivia Nevels receives the LIBRARY from Page 1 Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. and again on Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. Specialguests make appearances at the library on Coroner’s Award for Reading Thursdays at 11:30 a.m., and a variety of artists will share their talents during the library’s Fridays with the Arts performances taking place on Fridays, of course, at 3 p.m. Starting summer reading off with a bang will be Ronald McDonald on Thursday, June 8th at 11:30 a.m. and Harvey Rabbit on Friday, June 9th at 3 p.m. All programming will take place at the library’s Chalmette location. Funding for the popular Fridays with the Arts series comes from a grant by the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council as administered by the St. Tammany Commission on Cultural Af- fairs and donations by Arlette and Wayne Nunez with Shell Oil’s Matching Funds Program as well as the Lemonade Day Kids of St. Bernard. In addition to attending lots of fun programs, St. Bernard Par- ish Library readers will have the opportunity to win prizes by completing their game sheets. Younger readers will receive a certificate of completion along with McDonald’s coupons. Older readers will receive McDonald’s coupons and a magnetic bookmark, while supplies last. Pre-readers through 12th graders who finish by Thursday, July 13th will be eligible to enter their names into the library’s Grand Finale Prize Drawing scheduled for Fri- day, July 14th at 3 p.m. or the Teen and Tween Prize Drawing set for Saturday, July 15th. Adult readers can turn in completed activity sheets through Saturday July 29th. They will also receive a McDonald’s coupon with a magnetic bookmark, while supplies last. Their names will be entered into a prize drawing set for Alivia Nevels received the Coroner’s Award for Reading in second grade at Lacoste Ele- Tuesday, August 1st. Prize sponsors to date include: Audubon mentary School. She is the daughter of Chris and Shannon Nevels. Institute, Chalmette Movies, Crave Bar and Grill, J & M Jewelers, Jean Lafitte Swamp Tours, Kiwanis of St. Bernard-Arabi, Loui- siana Children’s Museum, McDonalds of St. Bernard, National World War II Museum, New Orleans Paddlewheels, P.J.’s Coffee of St. Bernard, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, Wow’s Cafe’ & Wingery. For more information, please stop by the library at 2600 Palmi- sano Blvd. in Chalmette or call 504-279-0448. Patrons can “like” the library on Facebook to get updates on library activities and they can also check out the library’s website at www.mysbpl.org.

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