The St.Remembering Bernard Our Past, Building a Better Future News www.thestbernardnews.com Wednesday, July 19, 2017 Volume 51, Issue 29 Chalmette man booked with extortion and online impersonation A Chalmette man out on a extortion and online imperson- throughout multiple conversa- $10,000 bond awaiting trial for ation. Sheriff Pohlmann said tions, unbenounced to the vic- charges related to an August both recent instances involve tim and the person whose iden- 2016 arrest for computer-aided adult female victims. tity he stole. solicitation of a juvenile teen- Sheriff Pohlmann said Brad- Once Bradford befriended age girl is being investigated ford is accused of allegedly cre- these individuals, they said he for running an elaborate cat- ating various fake social media would coerce them into send- fishing scheme to force women accounts and using them to cat- ing him sexually explicit pho- into sexual relationships, Sheriff fish, or scam people into roman- tographs and videos of them- James Pohlmann said. tic or sexual relationships. selves. Once the images were Paul Bradford Jr., 22, of 40 In some instances, Bradford obtained by Bradford, the vic- Packenham Ave. in Chalmette, posed as fake persons, and in tims said he would begin to was booked July 7 with non others he assumed the identity threaten to share them with consensual disclosure of a pri- of actual individuals known to Paul Bradford, Jr. booking photo vate image and July 10 with the victims and posed as them See CATFISHING on Page 3 St. Bernard Parish District Attorney cuts a ribbon for new Victim Assistance Center The St. Bernard Parish District Attorney had a ribbon cutting on June 30th of its newly opened Victim Assis- tance Center. The center is located on the corner of Packenham Drive and St. Bernard Highway. The center is funded by a federal grant aimed at providing a loca- tion away from the courthouse for juveniles and victims of crime to have their needs met as they recover from the crime and seek assistance through the criminal court system. The St. Bernard District Attorney’s Victim Assis- tance Center provides assistance for victims, their family members and/or significant others to all criminal and ju- venile justice procedures, and is available as a resource as their cases proceed to trial. In St. Bernard Parish, the District Attorney’s Office does not want victims of crime to be forgotten. The Of- fice of the District Attorney has made a commitment to all victims to give them a voice in the courtroom as allowed

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INDEX Calendar of Events...... 2 Local News...... 1, 3-5, 10-12 Obituaries...... 6 & 10 Arrest Reports...... 8 Church Directory...... 2 State News...... 5 Classifieds...... 7 Nunez Community College...... 9 2 Church Directory & Calendar Wednesday, July 19, 2017 - The St. Bernard News

Assembly of God 2825 Paris Rd, Chalmette Church 494-7378 Worship 10am 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, Baptist Church 272-0392 Braithwaite Tue. & Thu. masses 1904 Goodwill Dr, Violet. Sun. school 7:30am • Sat. 4pm • Sun. 11am 8am, worship 9am • Thur. 7pm Bethlehem Baptist Greater Round Hill Church 682-0675 Baptist Church Submit Your Events to [email protected] or call us at 504-832-1481. 111 Bethlehem Lane, Braithwaite 905-9162 • 2213 Canal St, Violet Sun. School 8am, worship 9am Sunday worship 11am Thu. Bible study 7pm Wed Bible study 7pm JULY 19 SEPTEMBER 21 Historical Park and master percussionist Call on Me Ministries a Greater South Shore • St. Bernard Tourist Commission Meet- • Sippin’ in the Sunset, 6 to 9 PM. Interna- Luther Gray present African drumming and non-denominational Christian Church F.G.B.C. 298-1019 • 3620 De La Ronde Dr. “Rebuilding the family Structure” ing, 4 PM. The meeting will take place at tional Day of Peace. dance. 2 to 3 PM, Saturday, July 1. Free. Sunday 10am, Hands-on-Prayer is 7408 west Judge Perez Dr., Arabic, The Visitor Center, 409 Aycock St., Arabi, French Quarter Visitor Center of Jean Lafitte Tues-Thurs 12-3pm La 70032 • 278-8854 Carolyn Park Presbyte- Sun. worship 9:00am La. The Agenda will include discussions of SEPTEMBER 30 National Historical Park and Preserve, 419 rian Church Wed Bible study (Bread of Life) 6:45 upcoming events, marketing, and planning. • Gethsemane Lutheran Church ‘s an- Decatur Street. 589-2636 ext. 1 or www. 7408 W. Judge Perez Dr, Arabi. High Praise Fellowship 733-2326 • Sun. worship 11am 781-4414 • 120 E. Solidelle, Ste. nual Rocktoberfest, 11AM to 5PM, on nps.gov/jela. Chalmette Church of A, Chalmette, Sun. service 10am JULY 20 the church grounds at 2825 Paris Road, in Christ 250-8492 Lighthouse Pentecos- 200 De La Ronde Dr. Sun. Bible tal Church 272-0785•7724 E. • Old Arabi Neighborhood Association Chalmette (corner of Paris Rd and E Girod Weekly, Thursday study 9am, worship 10am & 6pm St. Bernard Hwy., Violet Sun. school Wed. Bible study 7pm 10am, worship 11am (OANA) General Meeting, 7 PM at the St). Our Rocktoberfest supports local and • St. Bernard Social Ride, Start your New Celebration Church Wed. Bible Study 7pm Maumus Center • video presentation about global missions. There will be tradition- Year with our bike riding group. We ride at 831-9673 • 7500 W. Judge Perez Living Cornerstone the history of the building • membership al Oktoberfest foods, as well as hot dogs, night with lighted wheels through neighbor- Dr., Arabi Sunday worship 9am & Church International 10:45am 714 W. St. Bernard Pkwy., drive & committee sign-up (see member- hamburgers and desserts. There will be hoods in St. Bernard Parish. Meet at 6 PM, Christ Lutheran Church Braithwaite 228-6401 3300 Jupiter Drive ~ Chalmette Sun. service 10am ship guidelines at www.oldarabi.org/mem- games, music, craft booths, and an amaz- Ride at 7 PM (sharp). Meets at First Bap- (504) 342-2830 Nabi Healing Center bership. ing parade of prizes. Booths are still avail- tist Church, Chalmette, 305 E. St. Bernard Sunday Worship 10:00 am 7451 W. St. Bernard Hwy, Arabi. Bible Study Sunday 9:00 am Sunday 5-8pm • St. Bernard Volunteers and Communi- able by contacting Barbara, our secretary, at Hwy., Chalmette, LA. Lights on sale before Christian Fellowship New Birth Ministries ty (SBVFC) Meeting, 10:30 AM at Rocky & 504-271-4254. the ride. $7.00/wheel. On FB - “St Bernard Family Worship Center 6321 Louis Elam St, Violet, 5816 E. Judge Perez Dr, Violet • 301-9282 Carlo’s. Social Ride” and join our group. 324-4092 Wed. Church School 6pm OCTOBER 8 Sun. Service 8am Sun. service 10:30am Wed. Bible Study 6pm One in Christ Church JULY 22 • St. Bernard Sports Hall of Fame / Gulf Monthly, 4th Wednesday A Closer Walk, Meeting 530 East Judge Perez Dr, Chalmette • Chalmette High School Alumni As- Coast Bank 22nd Annual Golf Tourna- • St. Bernard Parish Hospital’s Alzhei- the Need Ministry 682-1117 Sun. service 10am 682-0333 • 6201 E. St Bernard Hwy, sociation Golf Tournament, 11:30 AM ment, at Oak Harbor in Slidell at 11AM (tee mer’s Caregiver Support Group, designed Violet, La 70092 Our Lady of Prompt Sun. Service 8am Succor Catholic Sign In /1 PM Shotgun Start at Oak Har- off at 1PM). Registration fees for the event to provide emotional, educational, and so- Mon. Bible Study 6:30 pm Church 271-3441 Thurs. prayer service 6:30 pm 2320 Paris Rd, Chalmette masses: bor Golf Course. Limited to the first 144 are $100/player or $400/foursome. Beer, cial support for caregiver’s through regular- Corinne Missionary Sat. 4pm • Sun. 7am, 8:30am, players. $95/golfer or $380/team. Closest lunch and dinner are included in the cost of ly scheduled meetings. Participants develop Baptist Church 10:30am & 7pm (Spanish) 2pm 5620 E. Judge Perez Dr. 272-0558 Our Lady of Lourdes to hole, food and drinks, longest drive. For registration. Hole sponsorship opportunities methods and skills to solve problems. The Sun. school, 10am, worship 8am Catholic Church 682-7070 additional information contact Golf Tourney start at $50 per hole. The Hall of Fame is a group encourages caregivers to maintain Bible study 7pm Wed. 2621 Colonial Blvd., Violet Masses Mon., Wed., Thurs & Fri. 8:30am • Chairmen: Paul Granberry (504) 818-8932 non-profit organization and all proceeds will their own personal, physical, and emotion- Cornerstone Church of Tues. 6:30pm • Sat. 4pm • Sun. God 343-8446 9&11am [email protected]; David Fernan- be donated to local athletic programs and/ al health, as well as optimally care for the 4905 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet www.Cornerstone-stb.net Poydras Baptist dez (504) 818-8935 dfernandez@sbpsb. or schools. For more information regarding person with Dementia. St. Bernard Parish Sun. school 9:30am, worship Church of St. Bernard org; Louis Bandin (504) 638-1438 Louis. golf tournament registration or sponsor- Hospital first floor conference room, 2 PM. 10:30am 8213 Saro Lane. 237-3538 Sun. Bible study 9:30am, worship [email protected] ship opportunities, please contact one of Covenant United Meth- 10:30am odist Church the following board members: Eddie Appel, 115 E. D’Amour St. • 271-3763 Praise Temple Fellow- Sun. Service 11am ship 650-1794 JULY 25-27 Treasurer (504) 301-6135; Roy Cortes, Vice Events in nearby Parishes 7517 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet Delacroix Hope Baptist Sun. 10:30am • Living His Way Free Summer Camp, President (985) 246-8354; Dr. Bryan Frich- • JULY 28 - Sabrina Carpenter announces Mission 452-6092 Bible Study Thur. 7pm 1932 Bayou Rd, St. Bernard Delacroix Hope Baptist Church (1932 Bayou ter, President (504) 554-2685 the De-Tour, (featuring special guests Alex Sun. worship 11am Second Missionary Bible Study 10am Baptist Church 278-2338 Road, St Bernard) will provide a free sum- Aiono & New Hope Club) Saenger Theatre, New 2109 Caluda Lane, Violet mer camp, July 25-27, 9:00-noon. Kids Orleans. Tickets are on sale at the Saenger Faith Baptist Church of Sun. service 8am OCTOBER 14 Chalmette 682-1144 Wed. Bible Study 7pm will enjoy recreation, crafts, music, snacks, • Old Arabi Sugar Fest, 2 to 7 PM Theatre Box Office, ticketmaster.com, livena- 4825 E. St. Bernard Hwy. Sun. School 10am, Service 11am and St. Bernard Baptist lunch and Bible stories. Parents and friends tion.com or by calling 800-745-3000. The box 6pm • Wed. 7pm Church 881-6723 2615 Jacob, Chalmette are welcome! Ages K5- going into 6th grade. NOVEMBER 9 office, located at 1111 Canal St., is open Mon- First Asia Baptist Sun. service at 11am Church 432-2525 For more information, contact Phil or Debbie • Sippin’ in the Sunset, 6 to 9 PM. Early day through Friday 10 AM to 5 PM. All tickets 2408 Walkers Ln, Meraux Sun. St. Bernard Catholic School 10:30am, worship 8am Church 281-2267 Smith at (504) 400-4095, im1sent4@gmail. Holiday Shopping. subject to applicable service charges and fees. Thur. Bible Study 7pm 2805 Bayou Rd, St. Bernard masses com • AUGUST 4 - 311, Summer headlining tour of First Baptist Church of Mon/Wed/Fri 8:30am Sun. 9am Chalmette 277-2939 St. John Baptist North America. Marking the group’s 18th con- 305 E. St. Bernard Hwy. Church 654-9567 secutive summer headlining the U.S. Sun. Fellowship 9:30am, Service 7047 Hwy. 39, Braithwaite JULY 30 Daily 10:45am & 6pm • Wed. Service Sun. Sch. 10am • Annunciation High Alumni Annual • Battle of New Orleans Talk, Discover • AUGUST 17 - Van Jones’ We Rise Tour, 6:30pm Sun. Ser. 11am • Wed 6:30pm Luncheon, at The Jefferson Orleans South 1815’s Battle of New Orleans with a ranger Powered by #LoveArmy. Saenger Theatre. First Baptist Church of St. Luke Baptist Verrett 682-0743 Church 682-3718 or 418-7492 Located at 2536 Edenborn Avenue, Me- talk 10:45 AM and 2:45 PM daily. No talk 8PM. An array of artists, athletes, thought 3737 Bayou Rd., St. Bernard Sun. 126 Poindexter Lane, Braithwaite School 9:30am, worship 11am Sun. worship 8am tairie, Louisiana between 10 AM and 3 PM. Tuesday, July 4; battlefield visitor center leaders and local leaders to cities across the Wed. Bible Study 7pm St. Thomas Catholic There will be a Parade of Prizes, Raffles and closed for federal holiday. Free. Chalmette country this summer. Van Jones will headline First Pentecostal Church 50/50 drawing. All proceeds help support Battlefield of Jean Lafitte National Historical the tour promoted by Live Nation. 100% of net Church of Chalmette 17605 Hwy. 15, Pointe a la Hache 2015 Palmisano Blvd., 710-0600 masses: Sat. 6pm • Sun. 9am the Sisters of the Most Holy Sacrament. For Park and Preserve, 8606 West St. Bernard ticket proceeds will go to the Dream Corps ini- Sun. School 10:30am Wed. Bible Study 7:30pm Third Missionary more info contact Peggy Ruiz Barcelona @ Highway, Chalmette. 281-0510 or www. tiatives and local charities. Tickets are on sale Fri. Youth Service 7:30pm Baptist Church 272-0504 206 Armstrong Lane, St. Bernard 504-279-3808 or 601-740-1798 or Mardel nps.gov/jela. at the Saenger Theatre Box Office, ticketmas- Freedom For Life Sun. worship 10am Christian Fellowship Groome @ 504-454-0724 or • Walk the Wetlands - Explore Louisiana ter.com, livenation.com or by calling 800-745- 1010 East Judge Perez, Chalmette Trumpet of Truth • 421-6132 Sun. Worship 10am Ministry 7451 W. St. Bernard 504-606-1202. swamp and marsh on a ranger-guided walk 3000. The box office, located at 1111 Canal & 7pm Hwy, Arabi. Sun. School 9am • Service 10am • Family and Friends Day, Garden of 10:00 AM Wednesday-Sunday. Free. Bara- St., is open Monday through Friday 10 AM to Garden of Prayer Fami- Tues. & Thurs Bible Study 7pm Prayer Family Worship Center (2605 Mun- taria Preserve of Jean Lafitte National His- 5 PM. All tickets subject to applicable service ly Worship Center 419-0288 • 2605 Munster, Meraux World Prayer ster Blvd., Meraux, LA 70075) will be host- torical Park and Preserve, 6588 Barataria charges and fees. Sun. Service 8am • Wed. Service Tabernacle (S) 277-4555 7pm 4030 Paris Rd. Chalmette ing their Family and Friends Day at noon. Blvd. in Marrero (near Crown Point). 689- • AUGUST 25 - Lil Wayne’s 3rd Annual Lil Sun. service 10am Gethsemane Lutheran Youth Service Wed. 7pm Pastor Robert Taylor of Lord Way Family 3690 ext 10 or www.nps.gov/jela. Weezyana Fest, Sponsored by Morris Bart at Church 271-4254 Worship Center of Jackson, Mississippi will • Spirits of Congo Square, Recalling the Bold Sphere Music at Champions Square in Listing additions or changes send to: The St. Bernard News be the speaker. Pastor Martin C. Sylvester gatherings of enslaved people at Congo New Orleans! This is an annual event, which 190 Hickory Avenue, Suite 6 • New Orleans, LA 70123 Sr. will be the host pastor for more info call Square during New Orleans’ early years will feature an array of soon-to-be announced Phone: 504-832-1481 Fax: 504-837-5923 Email: [email protected] Eugene at (504)-400-9211 or Pastor Syl- and their musical influences on the begin- special guests! Tickets are available at LiveNa- vester at (504-419-0288). nings of jazz, New Orleans Jazz National tion.com and Ticketmaster. Wednesday, July 19, 2017 - The St. Bernard News Local News 3

CATFISHING from Page 1 VICTIM CENTER from Page 1 people they know or post them online if they didn’t comply with his by law. The Victim Assistance Center is one more step in providing requests for sexual favors. comprehensive services for individuals and juveniles who are vic- Sheriff Pohlmann said the phenomenon of catfishing is becom- tims of crime, with specialized services for those who are impacted ing more and more prevalent. by violent crime. The primary goals of the program are to assist “In today’s world of social media and technological advances with victims’ rights by providing assistance in the immediate after- people need to be less trusting to individuals they meet online and math of crime, providing on-going support to alleviate the trauma more leery about what they share with them,” Sheriff Pohlmann associated with crime, and easing the process of participation in said. “Parents especially need to be more vigilant about monitoring the criminal justice system. what their children are doing online and make every effort to keep The center will have referral community resource assistance, in- the lines of communication open about the dangers associated cluding assistance provided by the battered women’s shelter. Court with these types of scams.” Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers will also have use Sheriff Pohlmann said the investigation into Bradford’s online of the center to help meet their needs in providing needed services. activity is ongoing and additional charges are possible as nearly Bi-lingual staff is available to work with Spanish speaking clients. a dozen more adult females have come forward claiming to have been victimized by him. Bradford is being held in St. Bernard Par- ish Prison on a $25,000 bond. • CDA & Associate Degree Lead Teachers Anyone who believes they were victimized by Bradford or knows • Full Time (M-F) & Part Time (3 days) someone who may have been should report it to the St. Bernard • Age 6 weeks - 4 Years Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Bureau by calling Sgt. Jes- • LDOE approved Creative Curriculum sica Gernados at (504) 278-7731. for Pre K3 & Pre K4 2017-2018 School Year

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In its third year, the River Del- The program, which began in ta Institute is part of a larger St. Bernard Parish in 2015 with national initiative, spearheaded a $100,000 investment from by the Center for Global Envi- the Arlene and Joseph Mer- ronmental Education (CGEE) at aux Charitable Foundation, is Hamline University in Saint Paul, a three-day professional devel- Minnesota, to create a network opment workshop for 3rd-8th of water educators. grade teachers. Teachers from “We greatly appreciate the public schools in Louisiana and support of the Meraux Founda- Minnesota convened to learn tion, enabling us to convene the how to engage their students in River Delta Institute here,” said the STEM fields through hands- Tracy Fredin, Director of the on, inquiry-based investigations CGEE at Hamline, at the open- Fredin also invited participants in the natural environment is vi- at local watersheds. ing orientation on Tuesday. “We to attend the River Institute in tal to their growth and develop- “This year of the Institute is have a great team of local ex- Minnesota this summer, which ment as learners.” special for us, as it’s thrilling to perts with us this year, and we explores the headwaters of the The Meraux Foundation, see the growth in the program are excited to explore the many Mississippi. founded with the vision of bet- over the past three years,” said connections between stake- Stationed out of St. Bernard tering the quality of life in St. Chris Haines, board member of holders in this year’s Institute.” Parish, the educators participat- Bernard Parish, is committed to ed in three days of workshops, educating youth and the public covering different topics each on the issues affecting coastal day. While conducting fieldwork Louisiana. The coastal environ- and learning social and natural ment is a key focus of the Mer- science content that they can aux Foundation’s programming, take home to their classrooms, which includes plantings, co- the educators also explored alition building, and education deeper connections, like those programs. between the land, the river, and “St. Bernard Parish is unique- the people. ly positioned to be a leader in The participants come from water management, coastal SPECIALS 11 schools in Minnesota and restoration, and education, not LUNCH Louisiana, as well as from area solely due to its location but also Buy 2 Large Only SPECIALS non-profits, and governmental due to the experiences we’ve 1 Topping $ 99 agencies. 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Board Member Sidney Torres, Pizzas + 1 “Encouraging educators of III’s River House at Crevasse Order of Chicken Wings + Your choice, only $10.99 ea. young children to use new ap- 22. The program culminated 2 Orders Cheesy Dip Bread Dine-In Only. proaches in teaching is crucial,” with a reception at the Meraux Pickup Only, Per Order, Per Coupon said Dinah Maygarden, a lead- Foundation’s Docville Farm with er of this year’s Institute and a performance by Minnesota 3358 Paris Road Chalmette Director of the Coastal Educa- media personality Don Shelby tion Program at the University as Mark Twain, whose literary 270-0999 of New Orleans (UNO). “Giving works highlighted the signifi- students hands-on experiences cance of the Mississippi River. Wednesday, July 19, 2017 - The St. Bernard News Local & State News 5 Junior Deputy Academy’s 4th week Lieutenant Governor Nungesser crowns The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Junior Deputy Academy’s fourth first Queen of Louisiana Seafood” week included visits to the Parish Prison and lessons in basic first aid and CPR. The program, which began June 6, ran through July 12 and is designed to teach youngsters about the various aspects of law enforcement. See more photos online at www.thestber- nardnews.com.

Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board (LSPMB) crowned Chef Bon- nie Breaux of The St. John Restaurant in St. Martinville as the Queen of Louisiana Seafood at the 10th annual Louisiana Sea- Capt. Justin Meyers speaks with Junior Deputy Academy participants inside the St. food Cook-Off, held June 20 at the Cajundome Convention Cen- Bernard Parish Prison chapel. ter in conjunction with A Taste of Eat Lafayette. To earn the crown, Chef Breaux prepared cracklin-crusted black drum graced with a fennel marmalade, nestled on Abi- ta Amber-infused Brabant potatoes and sautéed haricot vert, topped with butter-poached, jumbo-lump, blue-point crabmeat. Chef Breaux beat eleven of the state’s best chefs by showing her creativity and highlighting the superior quality of the seafood that comes from Louisiana’s nutrient rich shorelines. “It is an honor to crown the first Queen of Louisiana Seafood, Chef Bonnie Breaux of St. Martinville,” said Lt. Gov. Billy Nun- gesser. “This year’s competition was the toughest yet, as each competitor truly showcased why Louisiana has the most excep- tional, healthy and delicious seafood in the world. Together, we will promote Louisiana’s thriving seafood industry and the im- pact it has on the state’s tourism, economy and culture.” Chef Breaux’s first duty as Queen of Louisiana Seafood will be to represent the state at the Great American Seafood Cook-Off held on Aug. 5 in New Orleans, where she will compete against Junior Deputy Academy participants visited St. Bernard Parish Prison and were able to the nation’s top seafood chefs. go inside the facility’s chapel.

Dep. Darlene Ricks demonstrates cardiopulmonary resuscitation to Junior Deputy Acad- emy program participants. 6 Obituaries Wednesday, July 19, 2017 - The St. Bernard News Roy Louis Manalla, Sr.

Roy Louis Manalla Sr. passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at the age of 89. Beloved husband of the late Lois Fanz Manalla for 39 years. His final days were surrounded by his cherished family. Loving father of Cindy Manalla Schulz, Rosalind Manalla Lamarque and Roy “Whip” Manalla Jr. Son of the late Nathan Manalla and Norma Majesty Manalla. Brother of the late Nat Manalla, Helen Savarino, Dorothy “Dot” O’Rouke, Ethel Jordan, Muriel O’Rouke and Hazel Leefe. Proud grandfather of Nicole Manalla Lafrance (Cliff), Nathan Manalla (Cheramie), Neal Manalla, Monique Schulz Cure (Billy), Grant Schulz (Shannon) and Brit- tany Lamarque McDaniel (Kenny). Great grandfather of Hannah Lafrance, Alec Lafrance, Ashton Lafrance, Ella Lafrance, Cameron Cure, Colin “Whitey” Cure, Grant “Turk” Schulz, Gavin Schulz, Landon McDaniel, Cecilia Manalla, Kayla Manalla, Mya Manalla and arriving in September 2017, Gunnar Roy Schulz. Also survived and fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends. Roy was born on January 7, 1928 in New Orleans, LA and was a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish. His smile, his hugs, his sense of humor and unconditional love will forever live on in our hearts. He will always be remembered and deeply missed by his family and friends. Relatives and friends were invited to attend a visitation held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Saturday, July 15, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. A funeral Mass began at 1:00 p.m. He was laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.

Leo J. Rose, Jr.

Leo J. Rose, Jr., 89, passed away on June 28, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo, Sr., and Roberta Alison Rose; father and moth- er in-law, James and Sarah Cortese Brocato. He is sur- vived by his wife of 66 years, Concetta Brocato Rose; son, Leo J. Rose III, daughters, Alison Rose Carlin and Jennifer M. Rose (Joseph Canatella); son in-law, John G. Carlin; beloved grandson, Donovan J. Carlin; brother in-law, Joseph B. Cali; sister in-law, Elizabeth B. Cali, and a host of nieces and nephews. Leo graduated from Francis T. Nichols in 1946 and he attended Loyola University. He served in the U.S. Army where he was stationed in Germany with the 4th Division, 22nd Infantry from 1950 to 1952. He retired from the Expressway Medical Center, Harvey, Louisiana. Leo was a very dignified, strong, intelligent, caring man with a deep love of faith and family. He loved being an integral part of his grandson’s life. What- ever he was involved in, PawPaw was always there. A private memorial Mass was held at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, New Orleans and interment took place at All Saints Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations to Tributes Process- ing, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, Tennessee 38105-9959. To view and sign the online guest book, please visit. www. lakelawnmetairie.com.

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ARABI • David C. Price, 41, 8436 Patricia • Kellie Bond, 33, 1605 Robert Harbourview Drv., Expired • Jerrica Rose McKnight, 30, 2301 Str., Resisting An Officer, Poss. Drv., Bench Warrant (5) Driver’s License, Renewal Estban, Fugitive Of Drug Paraphernalia, Reckless • George W. Shaw, 63, 1901 Pilate Registration, MVI Sticker- Operation Vehicle, Driver Not Ln., Assault/Aggravated, Bench Expired, Fugitive, Liability CHALMETTE Licensed, Flight Using Motor Warrant Security Required • Terry L. Baham, 29, 3409 Vehicle • Benola Holmes, 29, 1343 Mazant Dauterive Drv., Domestic Abuse • Jason Riley, 18, 101 E. St. Avide VIOLET Str., Bench Warrant (3), Bond Battery Str., Violation Of Protective • Jason Cyle Henrey, 37, 2712 Surrender (2) • Tyrone Aaron Billew, 24, 3317 Order, Resisting An Officer, Daniel Drv., Criminal Trespass, • Robert Holmes, 32, 1208 Murl Golden Drv., Bench Warrant (7), Schedule I Poss. Marijuana Ill. Poss. Stolen $500-$1500, Str., Fugitive (9), Ill. Poss. Stolen Bond Surrender (5) • Michelle A. Serpas, 42, 2305 Trio Theft Under $750 Over $1500 • Kristy D. Blanche, 43, 8520 Str., Disturbing The Peace • Victor Manuel, 42, 2900 Daniel • Johnathan Jackson, 32, 4527 Benjamin Str., Dist. Peace Drunk, • Brittany Solar, 25, 412 W. Drv., Dom Abuse Agg. Assault, Marais Str., Illegal Poss. Stolen Drugs-Schedule III, Contraband Solidelle Drv., Simple Battery Illegal Poss. Stolen Firearms Over $1500, Resist Arrest By In Correct. Center • Tiffany Lynn Tommaseo, 29, • Shane Edward Martin, 29, 3009 Refuse To ID, Fugitive • Chelsea Chestnut, 24, 3700 2824 Pirate Drv., Dist. Peace Tara, Simple Battery, Misd. • Nicole Johnson, 31, 2219 St. Lena Drv., Bench Warrant (4) Drunk, Resisting An Officer, Sexual Battery Roch Ave., Theft Of Goods • Thernell J. Clarke, 27, 601 E. Assault/Simple, Legend Drug • Leroy McElveen, 27, 6417 Jules Under $500 Judge Perez Drv., Schedule Brown, Burglary Aggravated • Gabriel James Kennamer, 34, I Poss. Marijuana, Drugs- MERAUX • Lyndon McElveen, 25, 6418 Jules 2219 St. Roch Ave., Poss. Of Schedule II, Poss. Of Drug • Richard A. Bush, 52, 2313 Brown, Burglary Aggravated, Drug Paraphernalia, Fugitive (3) Paraphernalia, Turning/Reqrd. Munster Bvd., Bench Warrant (2) Simp. Crim. Damage $500 To • Paul Nolan Ledet, 44, 2104 1st Signal, Expired Driver’s License, • Modesta Cooley, 46, 4124 Najolia $50000 Str., Reckless Operation Vehicle, Fugitive Drv., Driving While Intoxicated • Ivan Morris, 36, 2821 Stacie Veh. Must Use Lgt. Lamp • Michael C. Dattalo, 42, 201 E. • Tres Hodge, 33, 2300 Nancy Drv., Disregarding Stop/Yield • Glenn Mack, 58, 2863 English Moreau, Theft $750-$5000 (2) Drv., Fugitive Signs, Turning/Reqrd. Signal, Turn Rd., Driving While • Brandon Galvez, 18, 3721 • Tammy Cox Jeanfreau, 49, 4421 Security Req. Exemp. Active Intoxicated, Drivg. Rdwy. Lane Campagna, Resisting An Officer, Anais Sq., Theft $750-$5000 (2), Duty, Disturbing The Peace, Traffc. Reckless Operation Vehicle, Off- Bench Warrant Poss. With Intent Schedule II, • Julian Henri McCarthy, 30, 3719 Road Vehicles-Auth For Use, • Blake Cole Navarro, 17, 3000 Poss. Of Drug Paraphernalia Cadiz Str., General Speed Law, Contr. To Delinq. Juvenl. Fable Drv., Battery/Aggravated Driving-License Suspd., MVI • Victoria Jean Griffin, 33, 601 E. • Troy Joseph Powell, 45, 2813 OUTSIDE ST. BERNARD PARISH Sticker-Expired, No Seatbelt In La 39, Theft Of Goods Under Nancy Drv., Domestic Abuse • Corey A. Anderson, 24, 8567 Use Law $500 Battery, Fugitive (5) Wilcrest Drv., Simple Burglary • Dwight P. McMurray, 29, 3518 • Dayid Wayne Grimsley, 36, 66 • Murray K. Williamson, 54, 4421 • Charles Baham, 27, 8877 49th Str., Fugitive (3), Drugs- Plauche Drv., Theft $750-$5000 Anais Str., Theft Of Goods Richmond Drv., Theft Under Schedule II, Poss. Of Drug • Joshua Perry, 26, 2313 Plaza $1500 & Up (2), Bench Warrant, $750 Paraphernalia Drv., Resisting An Officer, Fugitive (4) • Tia Francis Branch, 19, 13179 • Arianne Nicole Melancon, 24, Simple Battery, Resisting An Sevres Str., Reckless Operation 96492 W. Diamondhead Drv., Officer, Battery/Police Officer ST. BERNARD Vehicle, Hit And Run Driving Schedule I Poss. Marijuana (3), Fugitive (3) • Bradley J. Anderson, 24, 1921 • Roger Brown, 23, 421 N. Miro • Mekaelia Nicole Minor, 27, 2109 • Edward J. Pfeffer, 29, 3713 Todd Drv., Theft Under $750 Str., Illegal Poss. Stolen Over Painters Str., Illegal Poss. Stolen Karen, Simple Burglary • Jerrilyn Blanchard, 49, 1709 $1500 Over $1500 • Rony Jo Polizzi, 45, 3301 Pecan Bayou Rd., Driving While • Merlin M. Burrell, 26, 2327 Music • Dimas Rezende-Santos, 46, Drv., Crim. Neglect Of Family Intoxicated Str., Fugitive (2) 1206 Carlton Str., Simple • Ashley Carnes, 23, 2713 N. Burglary Roman Str., Illegal Poss. Stolen • Jeremy Totten, 46, 2131 Ursaline Just Like New. NOW HIRING EXPERIENCED Over $1500 Ave., Illegal Poss. Stolen BODY & FENDER/ • Walter Anthony Carter, 37, 1918 $500-$1500, Misrepresent Only Better Alabo Str., Driver Not Licensed, During Booking, Poss. Of Drug PAINTER APPLY WITHIN Veh. Inspect At Least 2, Schedule Paraphernalia, Fugitive I Poss. Marijuana, Fugitive • Lester Triche, 36, 2109 Painters • Darrell Douglas, 56, 1431 40th Str., Illegal Poss. Stolen Over Str., Simple Battery $1500, Felony Carrying Illegal • Malik Fernandez, 19, 5912 Weapon, Fugitive (2) Complete Auto Body Burgundy Str., Ecstasy Poss. • Danilo Quintanilla, 32, 1500 St. & Mechanical Repairs • Christopherd Frye, 32, 2120 N. Phillips Str., Driver Not Licensed, We Accept All Insurance Claims Butterfly, Fugitive (7) No Insurance, Registration Come as a customer...Leave like family • James O. Gervais, 51, 1928 Certifict., Disregard Stop Sign, Hickory Ave., Driving While No Seat Belt In Use Law 3019 Jean Lafi tte Pkwy., Lang & Sons Intoxicated, Nbr. Of Driving • Duran Williams, 30, 1918 Chalmette BODY & PAINT SHOP Lamps, Driving-License Suspd. Alabo Str., Poss. Marijuana 1st 504-278-1954 • Tyneda Ester Grant, 38, 6670 Offense, Fugitive Wednesday, July 19, 2017 - The St. Bernard News Local News 9 10 Obituaries & Local News Wednesday, July 19, 2017 - The St. Bernard News

Kim Angie (Loftis) Sansone KIWANIS KORNER

Kim Angie (Loftis) Sansone, born on January 25, 1959 and passed away on June 2, 2017 at the age of 58 due to complications from cancer. She was the beloved companion of Dan Miller. Daughter of the late Antonina DiVicenti Loftis and William Robert Loftis. Sister of William Randy Loftis (Therese Lee Loftis) and Laurie Loftis Dewald. Half-sister of Johnny Loftis and Vicki Loftis Pregeant. She is also survived and fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, relatives and dear friends, along with her cowork- ers at Tanbark Rehab and Wellness Center in Lexington, KY. Kim was born in New Orleans, LA and was a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish, settling in Lexington, KY since Hurricane Katrina. Although Kim’s illness made her appear frail, she possessed strength, perseverance, and an ability to overcome incredible odds and physical challenges. Before her illness, Kim truly enjoyed life through her simple pleasures of going to the movies and listening to her favorite music with family and friends. She was well loved and will be deeply missed by all who were touched by her love, kindness, laughter and compassion. Services in Kim’s memory were private.

St. Bernard Battered Women’s Program starting [L-R] New member Robin Burns,​ new member Darin Burns, new member sponsor new outreach domestic violence group Sara Pena-Spiehler and Kiwanis President Elect Dr. Don Duplantier. The St. Bernard Battered Women’s Program is starting a new outreach domestic violence group to provide opportunities to share experiences and frustrations and to gain resources. The group is a 12-week domestic violence education group and will start on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 @ 6:00 p.m. Please call Joyce at (504) 277-3177 for requirements and to register to attend the groups. Children’s Groups will be held at the same time and refreshments will be served. All services are free and confidential.

Charlie Hi my name is Charlie. I am a one year old, handsome mixed breed. I have a calm, sweet per- sonality and love to get hugs and belly rubs. I get along with well with people and my dog friends. My favorite thing to do this sum- mer is cooling down in the kiddie pool. Come visit me and all of my adoptable friends at the St. Bernard Parish Animal Shelter [L-R] Claude D. Maher, Thomas J. Schmitt and Kiwanis President Elect Dr. Don Du- located at 5455 E. Judge Perez plantier. Drive in Violet. Submitted by Michael Chutz The Speaker at the June 27, 2017 meeting of the Kiwanis Club of St. Bernard was Claude D. Maher, Executive Director LA Op- eration Lifesaver and Thomas J. Schmitt, Yardmaster/Operation Lifesaver Kansas City Southern. The topic was Rail Road Safety and R.R. Crossing Safety. Operation Lifesaver is a non-profit in- ternational public education program, first established in 1972, to end collisions, death and injuries at railroad right-of-way. For more info go to www.oli.org or contact Claude D. Maher, Ex- ecutive Director LA Operation Lifesaver at (225) 921-8381 or Thomas J. Schmitt, Yardmaster/Operation Lifesaver Kansas City Southern at (504) 838-6936. At this meeting, the Kiwanis Club installed two new members to the club, Darin and Robin Burns. ​This brings the toal new members to the Kiwanis Club to 10 for this year. The Kiwanis Club meets every Tuesday at noon at Rocky and Carlo’s. For more information, please contact Robby Showalter at (504) 616- 7312 or [email protected]. Wednesday, July 19, 2017 - The St. Bernard News Local News 11 2017 Stirling Olympians triumph during annual games Stirling Properties commer- The Learning Tree provides cial real estate company is educational, residential, and pleased to announce that it has support services for more than raised $53,000 for nonprofit or- 600 children and adolescents ganizations in the Gulf South with developmental disabilities, region through its 5th Annual including autism, from more Stirling Olympics. Today, repre- than 30 counties across Ala- sentatives from Next Generation bama. Programs are designed and The Learning Tree were pre- to help children lead more ful- sented with checks for $26,500 filling and rewarding lives, as each. well as helping families face the Next Generation helps facil- challenges of autism and other itate student-initiated weekly developmental disabilities. lunch clubs on Junior and Se- The donations are proceeds nior high school campuses and from Stirling Properties’ 2017 uses these clubs as avenues to Stirling Olympics, an annual connect students to local men- company-wide fundraising ef- tors. Facilitators in these clubs fort for local charitable causes. Representatives from Next Generation accepting donation check. provide a safe place on cam- The event, hosted by the com- pus for students to receive help pany’s Stewardship Committee, with real-life issues and discuss was held at Coquille Parks and these topics with adult mentors. Recreation in Covington. During During group discussions, the the Stirling Olympics, employ- facilitators cover a wide range ees are divided into teams that of information relating to issues compete against one another that teenagers face such as bul- in a day of silly games, quirky lying, suicide, violence, drug competitions, and team-build- abuse, relationship struggles, ing relay races, all with the ulti- excellence in education, and mate goal of raising money. Fi- human trafficking. Programs are delity Bank, Smoothie King, and in place in 8 Louisiana parishes Whole Foods Market were on – Jefferson, Orleans, St. Tam- hand to provide food and bever- many, St. John the Baptist, St. ages for the participants. Heart- Bernard, St. Charles, St. James, felt thanks to all of the sponsors and Tangipahoa and in 2 Missis- and supporters who have gen- sippi counties – Hancock and erously contributed to Stirling Harrison. Olympics this year. Representatives from The Learning Tree accepting donation check. AARP Chapter 3926 Meeting Annual DAR SE District Gail Gowland, Executive Director of St. Bernard Battered Wom- Independence Day Luncheon en’s Program, Inc. spoke at the June meeting of the AARP Pak- Members and guests of the Francois de Lery Chapter, NSDAR, enham Chapter #3926. A $500 donation was presented to Gail by attended the 46th Annual SE District Independence Day Lun- George Virga, president of the organization. cheon hosted by the St. Tammany Chapter, the newest member The club meets the fourth Saturday of the month (January-No- of the District. vember) at 10:00 a.m. at the Council on Aging, 8201-A W. Judge Perez Dr. The next meeting is July 22, 2017. For additional infor- mation please contact George Virga, President at (504) 278-1367.

Back Row: Michael Elliott, Caron Codina, Carolyn Constance, Shelia Schulz, Judy Barattini, Faith Moran, Missy Dearing Barnett, Liz Barnes, Sadie Timpa, and Glenn Raby. Front Row: Daneta Stewart, Bonnie Cook, Chapter Regent Christyn Raby, Na- [L-R] Dody Bayard, George Virga, Gail Gowland, Florence Welborn and Jack Muller. dine Meyer and Fay Champagne. 12 Local News Wednesday, July 19, 2017 - The St. Bernard News Old Arabi Neighborhood Association welcomes new board The Old Arabi Neighborhood Association the Association’s future goals, reports from that fall dates have been set for two of its recently elected its Officers for a two-year committee chairs, and membership and premier events. The first Sippin’ in the Sun- term. Previous Vice President Barry Lem- committee sign-up. All residents of Old Arabi set is scheduled for Thursday, September oine will serve as President and welcomes are invited to attend. 21st from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. while this two new Officers, Charlie LeSage and Alison Van Aman said there are now several com- year’s Sugar Festival will occur on Saturday, Barrios, who will assume the roles of Vice mittees looking for volunteers. “Each is each October 14 from noon to 7:00 p.m. For more President and Treasurer respectively. Linda chaired by an Officer or Board Member,” she information about these events or for appli- Van Aman returns as Secretary for OANA. said. “From neighborhood beautification cations for interested food and art vendors, Other members elected to serve on the projects to helping grow the membership or visit www.oldarabi.org. Board include Troy Barrios, Jenifer Heintz, our events, there is something for everyone.” See more photos online at www.thest- Ray Lauga, Kelly McCartney and incumbent OANA also wants the community to know bernardnews.com. member, Sal Cusimano. Lemoine was quick to credit Mike Pechon, Maegan Dobson and Katherine Lemoine for their work in bringing OANA back. “We are really thankful for their tireless ef- forts over the last several years,” Lemoine said. “After being dormant for many years, OANA is really enjoying some positive mo- mentum, but we also want to attract more members interested in promoting and pre- serving all of the good things going on in the area.” OANA members are reminded that the next general meeting will be held on Thurs- day, July 20th at 7:00 p.m. at the Maumus Center. A video about the history of the [L-R] Charlie Lesage, VP; Alison Barrios, Treas.; Troy Barrios, Board: New OANA Officials took office last month and are Center will be followed by a brief outline of excited to lend their time and talent to the organization