Mark Owens Pleads Guilty to Murder for the Killing of His Ex-Wife and Is Sentenced to Life St

The St.Remembering Bernard Our Past, Building a Better Future News www.thestbernardnews.com Wednesday, April 24, 2019 Volume 53, Issue 17 "Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires." – 2 Peter 1:4 (NIV) Mark Owens Pleads Guilty To Murder For The Killing Of His Ex-Wife And Is Sentenced To Life St. Bernard District Attorney, Perry Nicosia, today announced that Mark Owens, a 57-year-old man, has been convicted of Second Degree Murder for the killing of his ex-wife, which occurred on September 27, 2017. District Attorney, Perry M. Nicosia, commented, “I’m pleased with the conviction and life sentence. It al- lows the family to move forward without having to relive this horrible crime at trial.” District Attorney Perry M. Nicosia commented after sentencing, “Our office will continue to work closely with the Sheriff’s Office to ensure violent criminals are brought to trial and convicted.” Nicosia applauds the work of the detectives and the prosecution team led by Michael Morales. Nicosia said, “in St. Bernard Parish his District Attorney’s Office and the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office have a zero tolerance for violent crimes. Our offices will continue to work together to ensure violent crime does not Mark Owens find its way into our parish.” St. Bernard Parish Government Monitoring Dolphin Killings St. Bernard Parish Government Preliminary feedback from has been closely monitoring what LDWF and others suggests that appears to be a dolphin kill in the area dolphins may be suffering waterways of eastern St. Bernard from freshwater lesions as a result Parish. of the recent influx of freshwater Two (2) expired dolphins were associated with the opening of the discovered near the MRGO and Bonnet Carre Spillway. Three (3) Lake of Two Trees last week, living dolphins bearing the symp- prompting local officials to begin toms of freshwater lesions have soliciting additional information also been photographed in St. regarding expired dolphins from Bernard Parish since last week. area boaters. An additional nine St. Bernard Parish Government (9) expired dolphins have since is requesting that anyone who has been identified, bringing the total recently encountered expired or amount of known expired dol- sick dolphins send the following phins in St. Bernard Parish to information to John Lane, execu- eleven (11) since last week. St. tive director of coastal operations, Bernard Parish Government has at [email protected]: been sharing information regard- Contact Information, Date of ing the dolphin kill with the Loui- Sighting, Location of Sighting siana Department of Wildlife and (GPS coordinated preferred), Pic- Fisheries (LDWF), Louisiana Sea tures of Dolphin(s), Description of Grant, and the Audubon Gulf Net- Dolphin(s) (mortality, size, color, work. etc.) Pictured: Expired dolphin (left) and living dolphin bearing lesions (right). 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...... 1, 8, 10, 11 Education...... 5, 6, 11 Obituaries...... 9 Church Directory...... 2 State News...... 3 Classifieds...... 7 2 Church Directory & Calendar Wednesday, April 24, 2019 - The St. Bernard News

Assembly of God Sunday 8am • Wednesday 7pm Church 494-7378 Gethsemane Lutheran 1561 Hwy. 46, St. Bernard, Sun. Church 271-4254 services 10am & 5:30pm 2825 Paris Rd, Chalmette Wed. Bible study 7pm Worship 10am Assumption of Our Gospel Temple 272-0123 • Lady Catholic Church 301 E. Morales (behind Breaux Mart) 682-5607 • 6951 Hwy. 39, Chalmette, LA Braithwaite Tue. & Thu. masses Sunday 10:30AM • Wed. 7:00pm 7:30am • Sat. 4pm • Sun. 11am Greater South Shore Submit Your Events to [email protected] or call us at 504-832-1481. Bethlehem Baptist F.G.B.C. Church 682-0675 “Rebuilding the family Structure” or www.nps.gov/jela. 1, through Friday, May 31. Free. Barataria 111 Bethlehem Lane, Braithwaite 7408 west Judge Perez Dr., Arabic, JANUARY 22 - MAY 8, 2019 Sun. School 8am, worship 9am La 70032 • 278-8854 • Telling Tales at the St. Bernard Parish • History Talk, Discover 300 years of New Preserve of Jean Lafitte National Historical Thu. Bible study 7pm Sun. worship 9:00am Library, 2600 Palmisano Blvd., Chalmette Orleans history and culture. 9:30 a.m. Tues- Park and Preserve, 6588 Barataria Blvd. in Call on Me Ministries a Wed Bible study (Bread of Life) 6:45 non-denominational Christian Church Lighthouse Pentecos- Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. and day-Saturday. Free. French Quarter Visitor Marrero (near Crown Point). 689-3690;10 298-1019 • 3620 De La Ronde Dr. tal Church 272-0785•7724 E. Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Free story pro- Center of Jean Lafitte National Historical or www.nps.gov/jela. Sunday 10am, Hands-on-Prayer is St. Bernard Hwy., Violet Sun. school gram for pre-readers and up. Park and Preserve, 419 Decatur Street, Tues-Thurs 12-3pm 10am, worship 11am Carolyn Park Presbyte- Wed. Bible Study 7pm New Orleans. 504-589-3882;221 or www. Weekly, Tuesday rian Church Living Cornerstone APRIL 27, 2019 nps.gov/jela. • Kiwanis Club of St. Bernard/Arabi 7408 W. Judge Perez Dr, Arabi. Church International • St. Bernard Parish School Board Em- • Louisiana Dance Party - Geno Delafose Luncheon, college scholarships, Key Club, 733-2326 • Sun. worship 11am 714 W. St. Bernard Pkwy., Chalmette Church of Braithwaite 228-6401 ployees Lions Club 11th Annual Golf and French Rockin’ Boogiie perform Creole Builders Clubs, K-Kids, Read-to-Ride, Read Christ 250-8492 Sun. service 10am Tournament, 11:30AM Sign-in, 1:00PM and zydeco music; a dance instructor will Around the World, reading incentive pro- 200 De La Ronde Dr. Sun. Bible Miracle Baptist Cather- study 9am, worship 10am & 6pm dral (Adance the King- Shotgun Start, at Oak Harbor Golf Course, be on hand to help you start your steppin’. gram and the well known Terrific Kids and Wed. Bible study 7pm dom of God) 913-9008 For Additional Information Contact Golf 4:00-6:00 p.m. Thursday, May 16. Free. Terrific Teens programs in parish schools Celebration Church 7403 W Judge Perez Dr., Violet Tourney Chairmen: Lee Anne Harlton (504) French Quarter Visitor Center of Jean Lafitte are a few of the projects. Anyone interested 831-9673 • 7500 W. Judge Perez Sun. Breakfast 9:30a-10:00a Dr., Arabi Sunday worship 9am & Sunday School 10a-10:30a 473-1780; David Fernandez (504) 818- National Historical Park and Preserve, 419 in learning more about or joining the Kiwan- 10:45am Sun. Worship 10:30a-11:30a Tue. 7p-8p 8935; or Charles Raviotta (504) 577-0435. Decatur Street, New Orleans. 504-589- is Club community service organization can Christ Lutheran Church D.S Grandberry Sr. (Senior Pastor) • St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Drug Take- 3882;221 or www.nps.gov/jela. join them for lunch each Tuesday, noon at 3300 Jupiter Drive ~ Chalmette [email protected] (504) 342-2830 [email protected] Back Day, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the • Music at Noon, A New Orleans Jazz Na- Rock & Carlo’s Sicilian Room, or call Robby Sunday Worship 10:00 am Special Investigations Division substation, tional Historical Park ranger performs music at (504) 616-7312. Bible Study Sunday 9:00 am Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic 7001 W. Judge Perez Drive in Arabi, near from the park’s CD “New Orleans at 300” Christian Fellowship Church 271-3441 Family Worship Center 2320 Paris Rd, Chalmette masses: the corner of Aycock Street. on the piano. Noon-1:00 p.m., Wednesday, Weekly, Thursday 5816 E. Judge Perez Dr, Violet • Sat. 4pm • Sun. 7am, 8:30am, May 22. Free. French Quarter Visitor Center • St. Bernard Social Ride, Start your New 324-4092 10:30am & 7pm (Spanish) 2pm Sun. Service 8am MAY 8, 2019 of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Year with our bike riding group. We ride at Wed. Bible Study 6pm Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church 682-7070 • All active and retired federal/postal Preserve, 419 Decatur Street, New Orleans. night with lighted wheels through neighbor- A Closer Walk, Meeting 2621 Colonial Blvd., Violet Masses employees as well as members of neigh- 504-589-3882;221 or www.nps.gov/jela. hoods in St. Bernard Parish. Meet at 6 PM, the Need Ministry Mon., Wed., Thurs & Fri. 8:00am • 682-0333 • 6201 E. St Bernard Hwy, Tues. 6:00pm • Sat. 4:00pm boring chapters are cordially invited to • Walk the Wetlands, Explore Louisiana Ride at 7 PM (sharp). Meets at First Bap- Violet, La 70092 • Sun. 9:00&11:00am Sun. Service 8am join NARFE Vernon N. Landry St. Bernard swamp and marsh on a ranger-guided tist Church, Chalmette, 305 E. St. Bernard Mon. Bible Study 6:30 pm Peace and Prayer Chapter 1398 for our monthly luncheon walk 10:00 a.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Free. Hwy., Chalmette, LA. Lights on sale before Thurs. prayer service 6:30 pm Ministries 919-6625 2900 Oakridge Blvd., Violet and meeting on Wednesday, May 8th, be- Barataria Preserve of Jean Lafitte National the ride. $7.00/wheel. On FB - “St Bernard Corinne Missionary Worship service, prayer and praise, ginning at 11 a.m., in the Sicilian Room of Historical Park and Preserve, 6588 Baratar- Social Ride” and join our group. Baptist Church bible study 10am Sunday 5620 E. Judge Perez Dr. 272-0558 Rocky and Carlo’s Restaurant, 613 St. Ber- ia Blvd. in Marrero (near Crown Point). 689- Sun. school, 10am, worship 8am Poydras Baptist Bible study 7pm Wed. Church of St. Bernard nard Highway. We are pleased to announce 3690;10 or www.nps.gov/jela. Monthly, 4th Wednesday 8213 Saro Lane. 237-3538 that Ms. Mary Hand, Chairperson, St. Ber- • Spring Wildflower Walk, Learn some • St. Bernard Parish Hospital’s Alzhei- Cornerstone Church of Sun. Bible study 9:30am, worship God 504-382-1144 10:30am nard Hospital Service District, will be our basic botany and find out what’s blooming mer’s Caregiver Support Group, designed 4905 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet Sunday services 9 & 11:15 am Praise Temple guest speaker. Please take advantage of in the wetlands on a guided walk. 10:30 to provide emotional, educational, and so- Discipleship classes 10:30 am Sun. Fellowship this opportunity and bring your spouse or a.m.-12:30 p.m., Saturday, May 4. Free but cial support for caregiver’s through regular- Wed./Thurs. Bible study 7pm (504) 650-1794 Fri. Prayer services 7pm 7517 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet a guest. For additional information, contact space limited so reservations required; call ly scheduled meetings. Participants develop Bus ride available. Sun. 10:30am, [email protected], publicity 504-689-3690;10. Barataria Preserve of methods and skills to solve problems. The Bible Study Thu. 7:00pm Covenant United Meth- officer. Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and group encourages caregivers to maintain odist Church Second Missionary 115 E. D’Amour St. • 271-3763 Baptist Church Preserve, 6588 Barataria Blvd. in Marrero their own personal, physical, and emotion- Sun. Service 11am 2109 Caluda Lane, Violet (near Crown Point). 689-3690;10 or www. al health, as well as optimally care for the Delacroix Hope Baptist Services 8am Sunday, Sunday School 9:30am, Daily nps.gov/jela. person with dementia. St. Bernard Parish 452-6092 Mission Bible Study 7pm on Wednesday 1932 Bayou Rd, St. Bernard • Battle of New Orleans Talk, Discover • Special Exhibit “Roots in the Water: Hospital first floor conference room, 2 PM. Sun. worship 11am St. Bernard Baptist 1815's Battle of New Orleans with a ranger Remembering Manila Village,” Prints and Bible Study 10am Church 881-6723 talk 10:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. daily. Free. oral histories by Shelbey Leco and under- Faith Baptist Church of 2615 Jacob, Chalmette Weekly, Tues. & Wed. Sun. service at 11am Chalmette 682-1144 Chalmette Battlefield of Jean Lafitte Nation- water portraits by Michel Varisco tell the • Telling Tales at the St. Bernard Parish 4825 E. St. Bernard Hwy. Sun. St. Bernard Catholic al Historical Park and Preserve, 8606 West story of a bygone Filipino village in Bara- Library, 2600 Palmisano Blvd., Chalmette School 10am, Service 11am and Church 281-2267 6pm • Wed. 7pm 2805 Bayou Rd, St. Bernard masses St. Bernard Highway, Chalmette. 281-0510 taria Bay. Exhibit on view Wednesday, May Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. and First Asia Baptist Mon/Wed/Fri 8:30am Sun. 9am Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Free story pro- Church 432-2525 St. Paul Ministries gram for pre-readers and up. 2408 Walkers Ln, Meraux Sun. 228-3932 School 10:30am, worship 8am 7724 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet Thur. Bible Study 7pm Sun. Service 8am • Thu. 6pm First Baptist Church of St. Luke Baptist St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Events in nearby Parishes Chalmette 277-2939 Church 682-3718 or 418-7492 305 E. St. Bernard Hwy. 126 Poindexter Lane, Braithwaite Addiction Resource Program • APRIL 20, 2019 - Bunny Hops. For the Sun. Fellowship 9:30am, Service Sun. worship 8am first time ever, City Park will host an adult 10:45am & 6pm • Wed. Service 6:30pm Trumpet of Truth The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Addiction Resource Program helps residents egg hunt accompanied by free beer sam- Ministry 7451 W. St. Bernard First Pentecostal Hwy, Arabi. Sun. School 9am • struggling with an addiction, whether it be substance abuse, or even gam- pling. On Saturday, April 20, adults ages 21 Church of Chalmette Service 10am and older can get the chance to act like a 2015 Palmisano Blvd., 710-0600 Tues. & Thurs Bible Study 7pm bling related, find the resources they need to better cope with their situation. Sun. School 10:30am kid again as they search for eggs through- World Prayer The program provides individuals and/or their families with information on Wed. Bible Study 7:30pm out Storyland and wear their best bunny Fri. Youth Service 7:30pm Tabernacle 504-356-6901 resources available to them, such as rehabilitation programs, detox centers, 4030 Paris Rd., Chalmette ears. Prizes inside the eggs include City Garden of Prayer Sunday 10am • Movement Youth therapeutic plans of action and faith-based assistance. If you or someone you Family Worship Center Service Wednesday 7pm Park event tickets, candy, and alcohol! At- 419-0288 • 2605 Munster, Meraux Senior Pastor Derek Buchert may know could benefit from this program and would like more information, Listing additions or changes send to: call Stanley Simeon, program facilitator, at (504) 517-2944 or (504) 278-7659. The St. Bernard News 190 Hickory Avenue, Suite 6 • New Orleans, LA 70123 Participation in the program is kept confidential. Phone: 504-832-1481 Fax: 504-837-5923 What's Happening Email: [email protected] — CONTINUES ON PG. 10 — Wednesday, April 24, 2019 - The St. Bernard News State News 3

liver a collusion conclusion, this report instead delivered a death blow to their baseless conspiracy theories. THE SCALISE CAPITOL REPORT Now it’s finally time for Speaker Pelosi and her liberal lieuten- Happy Easter! ants to stop harassing the President and his family, and instead I hope you and your family enjoyed this beautiful Easter week- start working in a bipartisan way to address the problems facing end. Each and every Easter is an inspiring reminder of all God has hard-working families, like sky-high health care costs and premi- blessed us with. ums, better trade deals with our friends around the world, and real "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that border security at home that confronts the crisis at our southern everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eter- border. nal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the Educating my House Colleagues on Louisiana's Offshore Re- world, but that the world might be saved through him." - John 3:16 sources Democrats Owe the American People an Apology Earlier this week, I hosted seven colleagues, Reps. Kelly Arm- Thursday, Attorney General Barr released the special counsel's strong (R-N.D.), Ben Cline (R-Va.), Ron Estes (R-Kan.), Lance Good- report to Congress. Now that the Mueller Report has formally been en (R-Texas), David Kustoff (R-Tenn.), Carol Miller (R-W.Va.), and released, two things are abundantly clear: Denver Riggleman (R-Va.) for my 11th Annual Offshore Energy Tour. • There was no collusion with Russia, and We visited Hess's Stampede offshore oil platform, so my col- • There was no obstruction of justice. leagues could learn firsthand how the nation's energy resources I am glad Attorney General Barr made this report available to the are safely produced in the Gulf of Mexico. Hess is one of the largest public so the American people can see for themselves that while operators in the Gulf producing almost 22 million barrels of oil each Russia clearly tried to interfere with our elections during President year. During the tour, my colleagues learned how companies like Obama’s tenure, there is no longer any doubt: there was no collu- Hess are investing billions of dollars in the Gulf to supply nearly a sion with the Trump campaign. Democrats who have been running quarter of the nation's domestically-produced oil and natural gas. around for the last two years making outlandish claims about the It is an honor to represent you in Congress. For more information President and his family ought to apologize to the American peo- please visit my website, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook pages. ple for misleading them and the press about this smear campaign. God Bless, While Washington Democrats hoped for the special counsel to de- Steve Scalise, House Majority Whip "The Plantation Photographs Of Robert Tebbs" On View At The Louisiana Sports Hall Of Fame And Northwest Louisiana History Museum Lieutenant Governor Bil- tural past. Unfortunately, many menting our country’s architec- The Plantation Photographs ly Nungesser and the Louisi- of these homes no longer exist, tural heritage. Richard Koch, of Robert Tebbs will be on dis- ana State Museum will unveil a but we remember them through head of HABS in Louisiana, led play until November 2, 2019. new exhibition at the Louisiana these photos and Tebbs’s lega- a team of nineteen architects The Louisiana Sports Hall of Sports Hall of Fame and North- cy lives on through his work.” and draftsmen as they revisit- Fame celebrates Louisiana ath- west Louisiana History Museum Robert William Tebbs was ed many of the places Tebbs letes, coaches and sports stars on April 26, 2019, called The born in England in 1875 and im- photographed while also docu- in a dazzling museum complex, Plantation Photographs of Rob- migrated to the United States menting new terrain, including while the Northwest Louisiana ert Tebbs. The exhibition opens with his family in 1888. After a the plantations of the Cane Riv- History Museum presents 3,000 with a reception at the Louisiana successful career as a news er region. A collection of HABS years of history, highlighting the Sports Hall of Fame and North- and sports photographer, Tebbs photographs of Magnolia, Mel- unique cultural traditions that west Louisiana History Muse- gradually shifted his focus to ar- rose, and Oakland plantations survive and thrive in the region um, 800 Front Street, in Natchi- chitecture and interiors, winning are also featured in the exhibit. today. toches, Friday, April 26, at 5:00 commissions to document ma- Tebbs died in 1945 and in Admission to the museum is p.m. The reception, hosted by jor projects, such as New York 1956 his widow, Jeanne Tebbs, $5 for adults, $4 for students, Friends of Louisiana Sports and City’s Grand Central Terminal in sold the complete collection of seniors and active military, and History (FLASH), will feature re- 1913. 332 Louisiana plantation prints free for children 6 and under. freshments and a lecture by Dr. In 1926, with New Orleans and negatives to the Louisiana Visit LouisianaStateMuseum. Tony Lewis, author of Robert W. architect and preservationist State Museum. org for more information. Tebbs, Photographer to Archi- Richard Koch as a guide, Tebbs tects: Louisiana Plantations in photographed nearly one hun- 1926 at 5:30 pm. The public is dred Louisiana plantations, in- invited to this free opening. cluding Whitney, Belle Grove, The exhibition featuring 43 Oakley, Rosedown, Oak Alley, historic images, not only doc- Shadows-on-the-Teche, and uments plantation architectural Houmas House/Burnside. styles from the 18th and 19th Tebbs’s travels anticipated centuries, but also the passage a much broader effort to doc- of time. ument historic buildings in the “Robert Tebbs was one of following decades. In 1933, as the foremost architectural pho- part of its response to the Great tographers of the early 20th Depression, the federal govern- century,” says Lieutenant Gov- ment established the Histor- ernor Billy Nungesser. “These ic American Buildings Survey photographs capture our cul- (HABS) with the goal of docu- 4 Local News Wednesday, April 24, 2019 - The St. Bernard News St. Bernard Parish Drug Court Team Participated In A Conference In Lake Charles The St. Bernard Parish Drug mutual aid to association mem- Court team recently partici- bers; stimulating development pated in a conference in Lake of other judicially supervised Charles, LA which was held by treatment programs, in cases the Louisiana Drug and Spe- where appropriate; collecting cialty Courts (LADSC) in Asso- and providing ways to dissem- ciation with the Louisiana Su- inate information related to the preme Court Drug and Specialty purposes of the organization; Court Office. A “Drug Court” and performing such other re- is a court specifically designat- lated activities to accomplish ed to administer cases referred the stated goals and activities. for judicially supervised drug The St. Bernard Parish Drug treatment and rehabilitation Court works in cooperation with within a jurisdiction. The confer- community and governmental ence’s agenda discussed topics agencies to provide a multi-dis- that were centered around re- ciplinary approach to reduce ducing substance abuse, crime recidivism and to address sub- and recidivism; promoting and stance abuse issues. advocating for the establish- For more information regard- ment and funding of effective ing The St. Bernard Parish Drug Drug Courts in Louisiana; pro- Court Program please contact viding technical assistance and our office at (504) 278-4455.

St. Bernard Parish Government Submits Formal Comments on Proposed Mid-Breton Sediment Diversion St. Bernard Parish Govern- to the recently published Joint sion. The purpose of the USACE commercial and recreational ment has submitted formal com- Public Notice regarding the Joint Public Notice was to solic- species will also be devastated, ments to the US Army Corps of CPRA’s permit application for it input regarding the following including oysters, shrimp, fish, Engineers (USACE) in response the Mid-Breton Sediment Diver- areas of concern: and crabs. Conservation, economics, ·The initial land loss associ- aesthetics, general environmen- ated with the proposed project tal concerns, wetlands, historic will increase storm surge risk in properties, fish and wildlife val- coastal communities. ues, flood hazards, floodplain · The permit applicant has values, land use, navigation, historically failed to properly op- shoreline erosion and accre- erate other diversion structures, tion, recreation, water supply including the Caernarvon Fresh- and conservation, water quality, water Diversion. energy needs, safety, food and ·The land-building capacity of fiber production, mineral needs, the proposed project has likely considerations of property own- been overestimated given his- ership and, in general, the needs toric changes to the sediment and welfare of the people. budget in the Mississippi River. In summary, St. Bernard Par- ·St. Bernard Parish has histor- ish Government expressed the ically been adversely impacted following concerns: (both environmentally and eco- · The permit application in- nomically) by failed public infra- cludes an increase of the max- structure projects such as the imum proposed discharge to MRGO and hurricane protection 75,000 cubic feet/second (CFS), levees, and was recently devas- although the State Master Plan tated by Hurricane Katrina and only calls for 35,000 CFS. the BP Oil spill. Consequently, · The proposed project will the community is unwilling to likely have adverse impacts to accept the new environmental water quality throughout the ba- and economic risks associated sin. with the proposed project. ·The proposed project will St. Bernard Parish Govern- alter or destroy at least 7,530 ment has formally requested acres of Essential Fish Habitat in a public hearing regarding the jurisdictional wetlands and wa- proposed project. The full text terways and adversely impact of the parish’s response to marine mammals and at least the Joint Public Notice can be six (6) endangered or threatened found at www.sbpg.net under species. A number of significant the Coastal Department. Wednesday, April 24, 2019 - The St. Bernard News Education 5

Valero Entergy Meraux Refinery came Just Like New. WE NOW SELL NEW & USED TIRES. to Arlene Meraux Elementary and Only Better WE NOW OFFER TIRE sponsored an Easter Egg Hunt REPAIRS, TOO! Valero Entergy Meraux Refinery came to Arlene Meraux Ele- mentary and sponsored an Easter Egg Hunt for all of our Kinder- garten classes. Students had a great time hunting for eggs and were very surprised to see an appearance from the Easter Bunny! Complete Auto Body & Mechanical Repairs We Accept All Insurance Claims Come as a customer...Leave like family Lang & Sons 3019 Jean Laﬁ tte Pkwy., Chalmette BODY & PAINT SHOP 504-278-1954 6 Education Wednesday, April 24, 2019 - The St. Bernard News Patrice And Sal Cusimano Endow A Upcoming Nunez Events Nunez Scholarship In Honor Of Their CAREER EXPO Nunez Community College and Tri-Parish Works PRESENT the Son, Jeffrey A. Cusimano 2019 Career Expo Thursday, May 9, 2019 1-5 PM Kane Technol- Patrice and Sal Cusimano recently es- ogy Center Looking for a career? Make plans to attend the 2019 tablished an endowed fund with the St. Career Expo to meet with potential employers all in ONE SPOT! Bernard Kiwanis Foundation benefiting the Full and Part Time. Dress to impress and bring your resume'. Nunez Community College Scholarship JOB SEEKERS click here to register for Career Expo: https:// Program for Culinary Arts in honor of their forms.gle/1o4248brx5WNAQ4e9 son, Jeffrey A. Cusimano. A $25,000 en- EMPLOYERS REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite. dowment has been designated to fund the com/e/2019-career-expo-registration-tickets-59062116380 scholarship program. This will assure that a For more information, email [email protected] or knettles@ $1,000 grant will be made to Nunez Com- nunez.edu. Call 504-278-6491. munity College annually in perpetuity. BASEBALL TRYOUTS Jeff Cusimano attended Nunez after Saturday, June 1, 2019 9:00 AM Noel Suarez Stadium (Chal- Hurricane Katrina and completed most of his core courses be- mette High School) Tryout Requirements: - Applied and registered fore transferring to the University of New Orleans as a business for Fall 2019 Classes (at least 12 credit hours) - Copy of Birth major in the Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism curriculum. He was six Certificate - Copy of Personal Medical Insurance - Appropriate hours shy of graduation when his life was tragically cut short on Baseball Attire For more information, contact Becky Maillet at June 7, 2011. Jeff died from bacteria in the St. Bernard Parish 504-278-6477 or email [email protected] water supply that entered his system by way of a neti pot used for STEAM SUMMER CAMPS treatment of severe allergies. Patrice made it her mission to alert For more information about summer camps, email dvumbaco@ others about the dangers of using tap water in a neti pot. Unfor- nunez.edu. Maker 101 Summer Camp Learn essential maker skills tunately, Jeff’s neti pot instructions indicated that tap water was in one week! Students are exposed to short intensive demonstra- safe for use in developed countries. As a result of Jeff’s death, the tions of 3D Printing, CAD, Circuit Design/Arduino/Raspberry Pi, Center for Disease Control has issued warnings to never use tap and Project Based Learning. Followed by engaging instruction water. Patrice and Sal wanted to do more in Jeff’s name. They de- and projects. Students make and 3D print a CAD model to take cided to fund a scholarship for someone else to have the chance home. Summer 2019 Monday - Friday 6/03/19 - 6/07/19 9:00 AM to succeed in the tourism industry – a chance that never came to - 3:00 PM Recommended Age 10-20 Instructor: David Vumbaco fruition for Jeff. Nunez Community College, Fine Arts Center, Room 211 Fee(s): $ Patrice believes that Jeff would have gone far in the hotel busi- 50 Tuition ness. She commented, “Jeff had such an engaging personali- SUMMER NEUROCAMP ty and truly enjoyed helping people.” The Cusimanos hope this Learn about your brain - WITH YOUR BRAIN! scholarship will help others succeed in the tourism industry. Activities include: Mitch Perkins, President of the St. Bernard Kiwanis Founda- • Bain Mythbusters tion, expressed his appreciation to Patrice and Sal for creating • Seeing your Brainwaves with EEG! the scholarship program. “Our Foundation and community are • Flying a Drone - WITH YOUR BRAIN grateful for their generosity to ensure that a scholarship program Summer 2019 Monday - Friday 6/24/19 - 6/28/19 9:00 AM - in the culinary arts, and potentially a broader tourism-related cur- 3:00 PM Recommended Age 10-20 Instructor: David Vumbaco riculum, will be in place for generations to come.” Patrice and Sal Nunez Community College, Fine Arts Center, Room 210 Fee(s): $ are both members of the Kiwanis Club of St. Bernard-Arabi and 50 Tuition the St. Bernard Kiwanis Foundation, and also frequently volunteer ROBOTICS SUMMER CAMP with numerous other organizations throughout the Parish. Build a robot from scratch in one week! Construct and program Dr. Tina Tinney, Chancellor of Nunez, echoed Mr. Perkin’s senti- a hexapod robot from scratch! Students will 3D print a robotic ment. “We are extremely grateful for the general gift endowed by exoskeleton, solder motor circuits, program the robot's micro- Patrice and Sal Cusimano. A legacy in Jeff’s name will carry on for controllers, and battle their creations! Students leave with a 3D years to come and impact students’ lives along the way.” print of their very own design and a discounted rate on their very own robotics kit. Summer 2019 Monday - Friday 7/22/19 - 7/26/19 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Recommended Age 10-20 Instructor: David Vumbaco Nunez Community College, Fine Arts Center, Room 210 Fee(s): $ 50 Tuition MAKER 102 SUMMER CAMP Deepen your maker skills! In this continuation of Maker 101, students refine their 3D printing, CAD, Arduino, and Project Based Learning skills. Can be taken without Maker 101 if students have a sufficient background. Students pick a project on Monday to be completed with expert guidance by Friday. Summer 2019 Mon- day-Friday 7/29/19 - 8/02/19 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Recommended Age 10-20 Instructor: David Vumbaco. Nunez Community Col- lege, Fine Arts Center, Room 211 Fee(s): $ 50 Tuition Wednesday, April 24, 2019 - The St. Bernard News Classifieds 7 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Services Mobile Home Lots/Rent Mike’s Lawn Care, full service, quality work. Free estimates. Call 481-4286. Mobile homes and RV’s furnished for rent. Water & Sewage paid, RV lots for rent, paved streets and parking, cable and internet available $600 and up for RV’s and $800 and up for mobile homes, all utilities Kenneth’s Painting & Carpentry. Remodeling, painting, interior, exterior, paid, no deposit required. 682-4900 pressure washing, sheet rock repairs, Senior citizens discounts! 19 years experience. (504) 250-3504 Commercial Property/Lease Garage Sales Commercial bay, 5809 E. Judge Perez, Violet. Fronts Oakridge Subdivi- sion. 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Multi Families: 1924 Bridgehead Lane, Violet. Sat. April 27 , 8 till 1, furni- ture, toys, clothes & much more!

Multi Families: 2720 Gallo Dr., Friday and Satursday 8:30 till, Lots of Everything.

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Chalmette, Three bedrooms, one bath, duplex, $900 monthly, $700 de- 190 Hickory Ave., Ste. 6 • New Orleans, LA 70123 posit. (504) 616-3220 MICHAEL E. L. ROBERSON, SR. Owner / Publisher DUEY ENTREKIN BOUGHT. SOLD. SAVED. Editor / Graphic Designer THE CLASSIFIEDS LAURA FAIRCHILD DELIVER! Advertising Sales It’s easy to sell your stuff! Just call 504.832.1481 to submit your ad. The St. Bernard News No part of this publication may be reproduced Serving St. Bernard Parish since 1967. 504-832-1481 without the express written consent of the Publisher. 8 Local News Wednesday, April 24, 2019 - The St. Bernard News Wednesday, April 24, 2019 - The St. Bernard News Obituaries & Local News 9 Betty Phillips Casbon Gloria Frey Fayard

Betty “BB” Phillips Casbon passed away peace- Gloria “Dadie” Frey Fayard entered peaceful- fully at her home on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at ly into heaven on Monday, April 15, 2019 at the the age of 80. Her final days were spent surround- age of 93. She was surrounded by her devoted ed by family and friends that she had touched in son Milton and his girlfriend Debbie. She was the some way throughout her life. She was the beloved beloved wife of the late Milton Joseph Fayard Sr. wife of Alfred “Pete” Casbon. Loving mother of Loving mother of Milton Fayard Jr. (Debbie) and the Penny Ann Casbon, David Bernard Casbon, Char- late Patricia Fayard Weaver. Daughter of the late el Re’ Casbon Bollinger (Timothy) and Tyra Michell Joseph Henry Frey and Georgiana Jochim Frey. Casbon. Daughter of the late Bernard Phillips and Sister of Opeo Frey (Lillian) and the late Joseph Lucille Bartholomew Phillips. Proud grandmother Frey, Viola Flores, Oswald Frey, Mathilda Frantz, of Michaela Andreé Casbon Pierre (Vladimir), David Bernard Casbon Jr., Georgiana Lacayo, Pearl Roberts, Clarence Frey and Florence Bauer. Taylor Lucille Casbon, Payton Elizabeth Bollinger and Cameron Rose Proud grandmother of Shannon Haun Orlando, Erica Ellis and Melissa Bollinger. Sister of Alemitta Phillips, Gene Williams and the late Leonard Haun Smith (Gareth). Great grandmother of Georgiana Orlando, Damian Phillips. Aunt of Ivan Phillips, Monce Bartholomew Jr., Zachary Phil- Smith and Zoe Smith. Also survived and fondly remembered by many lips, Cymintia Phillips Manger, Jimmy Williams, Katie Ganier Wilson and nieces, nephews and friends. Laura Denise Williams. She is also survived and fondly remembered by Gloria was born on July 4, 1925 in New Orleans, LA. She was a long- many great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews and time resident of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Mandeville, LA. She all whom she loved as her own children, cousins and best friends who was a devoted homemaker and enjoyed growing African Violets, creat- helped in her care. ing amazing wedding cakes into works of art and teaching ceramic and Betty was born in Grand Bayou, LA and was a longtime resident of porcelain doll classes. She also loved watching her New Orleans Saints St. Bernard Parish before settling in Marrero, LA. She found pleasure in and playing bingo. the details of everyday life and caring deeply for others. She will always Her son Milton would like to thank the nurses, caregivers and staff at be remembered for her loyalty and dedication to her family, her caring Heritage Manor of Mandeville and St. Catherine’s Hospice, especially and loving spirit and her laughter. Her passion for dancing and listening Whitney Marek and Lynne Kueck for their loving support, comfort and to country music was surpassed only by her love for spoiling the grand- care. children. She was a wonderful example of what it means to care for Relatives and friends were invited to attend a visitation held at St. others and will be deeply missed by us all. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Relatives and friends were invited to attend a visitation held at St. Wednesday, April 24, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. A funeral ser- Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on vice began at 2:00 p.m. She was laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Monday, April 22, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., followed by a funer- Gardens. al Mass in her memory that began at 3:00 p.m. She was laid to rest with To sign and view the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernard- her parents in St. Roch Cemetery No. 2 in a private ceremony. memorial.com. To sign and view the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernard- memorial.com. Honor Society Brings Easter Cheer To Children St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office books Chalmette Members of the Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society at Nunez Community College gathered donations and put together 20 Eas- man with armed robbery of Chalmette bar ter baskets for children at the St. Bernard Battered Women’s Pro- The St. Bernard Sheriff's Of- gram. Students and staff from Nunez assembled the baskets on fice arrested a Chalmette man Wednesday, April 17, 2019. The baskets were made with gen- for robbing at gunpoint a Chal- erous contributions from the Gamma Beta Phi members, Nunez mette bar on April 13, Sheriff faculty, staff, and students and employees of Greater New Or- James Pohlmann said. leans Federal Credit Union (GNOFCU). On behalf of the Nunez Benjamin Jefferson, 26, of Community College chapter of Gamma Beta Phi, we would like to the 3500 block of Chalona thank everyone that donated to our project and made it a success Drive, was booked with April and helped make the children at the shelter have a good Easter. 17 with armed robbery for rob- The counselors at the shelter were thrilled and said they could bing at gunpoint an employee barely wait to give them out. at Backyard Bar and Grill, 1351 E. St. Bernard Highway. On April 13, shortly before 6:30 p.m., Sheriff Pohlmann said, a male subject, later iden- Benjamin Jefferson tified as Jefferson, entered the bar, brandished a handgun and demanded cash from the register. Jefferson, who stole an unde- termined amount of cash, fled the scene. Sheriff Pohlmann said no one was injured in the incident. Detectives with the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Bu- reau were able to identify Jefferson through video surveillance and eyewitness statements. He was apprehended April 17 at his home and taken into custody. Jefferson is being held in St. Bernard Parish Prison on a $500,000 bond. 10 Events & Local News Wednesday, April 24, 2019 - The St. Bernard News What's Happening KIWANIS KORNER — CONTINUED FROM PG. 2 — tendees will have the chance to ‘hop aboard’ the amusement park’s many rides, while listening to a DJ and enjoying some adult bev- erages. Tickets are $30. • MAY 7, 2019 - Evanescence. Saenger Theatre, New Orleans. Tickets for Evanes- cence are on sale at the Saenger Theatre Box Office, ticketmaster.com, evanescence.com or by calling 800-745-3000. The box office, located at 1111 Canal St., is open Monday through Friday 10am to 5pm. All tickets subject to applicable service charges and fees. Limited VIP packages will also be available, which include meet and greets with the band, [L-R]: Matt Woodward and Shirley Pechon access to watch sound check, and exclusive merch items. Submitted by Michael B. Chutz • MAY 11, 2019 - New Kids On The Block The Kiwanis Club of St. Bernard~Arabi held a special luncheon celebrating 62 years as a club Announce The Mixtape Tour With Very serving the St. Bernard Community . The St. Bernard Kiwanis Club was chartered on April 15, 1957 Special Guests Salt-N-Pepa, Tiffany, and has been a major service club in St. Bernard Parish since it's inception. Debbie Gibson And Naughty By Nature. Guest Speaker was Matt Woodward of The Gathering and The Coffee House. Mr. Woodward gave Smoothie King Center, New Orleans. Tickets those gathered a Spiritual uplifting speech. are on sale at ticketmaster.com. As part of the special luncheon at Rocky and Carlo's on April 16, 20 19, the club also recognized • MAY 16, 2019 - India.Arie. Mahalia Jack- it's deceased members with a special prayer ceremony with flowers to commemorate the occasion. son Theater, New Orleans. Tickets for India. Shirley Pechon, Mistress of Ceremonies, presented roses at the meeting and lead the effort to place Arie are on sale at the Saenger Theatre Box a Memorial wreat h at the monument in Arabi on St. Claud e Ave. by the Fla g Pole. Each past mem- Office, ticketmaster.com or by calling 800- ber was remembered for their accomplishments within the club and the St. Bernard community. Our 745-3000. The box office, located at 1111 Special Guest's were the Family of Past Honored Kiwanis Club Members. Honoring Our Past and Canal St., is open Monday through Friday Growing our Future "When Something Good is happening in St. Bernard Parish a Kiwanian is There" 10am to 5pm. All tickets subject to applicable a Quote from one of our Past Member. service charges and fees. Her new WORTHY album will also be available free with ticket purchase in select markets. Exclusive meet & greet and VIP packages will be available via Future Beat. • MAY 23, 2019 - Paul McCartney: The Freshen Up Tour 2019. Smoothie King Cen- ter, New Orleans. For further information, please visit http://paulmccartney.com/. • JUNE 8, 2019 - Derek Hough: Live! Saenger Theatre, New Orleans. Tickets are on sale at the Saenger Theatre Box Office, ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745- 3000. The box office, located at 1111 Canal St., is open Monday through Friday 10am to 5pm. All tickets subject to applicable service charges and fees. • JUNE 13, 2019 - Weird Al Yankovic. Tick- ets for Weird Al Yankovic ($52.00 - $77.50) are on sale at the Saenger Theatre Box Of- as are on sale at the Saenger Theatre Box Of- • JULY 11, 2019 - New Found Glory. House or by calling 800-745-3000. The box office, fice, ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745- fice, ticketmaster.com, or by calling 800-745- of Blues, New Orleans. Tickets Available Now located at 1111 Canal St., is open Monday 3000. The box office, located at 1111 Canal 3000. The box office, located at 1111 Canal at newfoundglory.shofetti.com. through Friday 10am to 5pm. St., is open Monday through Friday 10am to St., is open Monday through Friday 10am to • JULY 25, 2019 - Iyanla Vanzant. Saenger All tickets subject to applicable service 5pm. All tickets subject to applicable service 5pm. All tickets subject to applicable service Theatre, New Orleans. Tickets for Iyanla Van- charges and fees. charges and fees. charges and fees. zant are on sale at the Saenger Theatre Box • AUGUST 20, 2019 - Queen and Adam • JUNE 14-16, 2019 - Kinky Boots. Tickets • JULY 5-7, 2019 - 2019 Essence Festival. Office, ticketmaster.com. IyanlaVanzantLive. Lambert. Tickets for the Rhapsody tour are for Kinky Boots are on sale at the Saenger Mercedes Benz Superdome, New Orleans. com or by calling 800-745-3000. The box of- on sale at LiveNation.com. Theatre Box Office, ticketmaster.com or by Weekend ticket packages are on sale now fice, located at 1111 Canal St., is open Mon- • AUGUST 30, 2019 - The Backstreet Boys. calling 800-745-3000. The box office, locat- with prices starting at $185. For information day through Friday 10am to 5pm. All tickets Tickets are on sale at LiveNation.com. Every ed at 1111 Canal St., is open Monday through about ticket sales, accommodations and the subject to applicable service charges and ticket purchased to the North American head- Friday 10am to 5pm. Tickets start at just latest news about the ESSENCE FestivalⓇ visit fees. lining tour will include one (1) physical copy $39.50! All tickets subject to applicable ser- Essence.com/festival. Join the festival com- • AUGUST 1, 2019 - BRING IT! LIVE: The of their 10th studio album DNA. Learn more vice charges and fees. munity: Follow us on Twitter @essencefest Dance Battle Tour. Tickets for Bring It! Live: about the album/ticket bundles here: https:// • JUNE 25, 2019 - Rob Thomas. Saenger #EssenceFest and become a fan of Festival on The Dance Battle Tour are on sale at the www.ticketmaster.com/backstreet-boys-tick- Theatre, New Orleans. Tickets for Rob Thom- Facebook. Saenger Theatre Box Office, ticketmaster.com ets/artist/781254 Wednesday, April 24, 2019 - The St. Bernard News Education & Local News 11 Local Dar Chapter Members Tours McDonald's of St. Bernard's LSDAR Genealogical Library - Athlete of the Week - The members of the Francois de Lery Chapter, NDSAR, recently traveled to the Goodwood Branch of the East Baton Rouge Library to tour the LSDAR genealogical collection. Pictured following the tour are: L to R.: Chapter Regent Christyn Elliott, Dar- leen McDonald, Kathy Lang, Fay Champagne, Librarian Guide Jan Bay, Bonnie Cook Faith Moran and Claire Orth. Missing from the photo is Librarian Meagan Cairns. This section of the library is named for Annie Laurie Moody Library who was the first LSDAR Librarian.

Lane Dibartolo Baseball

Lane is a junior on the baseball team. He pitched a one hit, 7 inning shutout when they played against Higgins. He also struck out 12 players in 7 innings! Lane was awarded a plaque, a free meal and a dessert from the McDonald's of St Bernard. Congrat- ulations Lane! Destrehan JROTC

DAR Chapter To Hear About Visit To WWII Grave Francois de Lery Chapter member Faith Moran will host members and guests at their Annual Tea on Sunday, May 5 at 2:00 p.m. at her Arabi home. Guest Speaker for the event will be Su- san Klees who will recount her travels to the military cemetery in Nettuno, Italy where she placed a wreath at the grave of her uncle Sgt. Fred Vincent who was killed during World War II. Over 900 Black Mangroves Planted In The Biloxi Marsh St. Bernard Parish Government and its partners completed the parish’s third annual black mangrove planting on April 12th. The total number of black mangroves that have been planted in the Biloxi Marsh since 2016 now exceeds 3,150. Program partners include: Biloxi Marsh Lands Corporation Lake Eugenie Land and De- Francois de Lery Chapter Past Regent Fay Champagne pre- velopment, Incorporated, Orvis, American Fly Fishing Trade As- sented the NSDAR JROTC Bronze Medal and Certificate to De- sociation, Save Louisiana Coalition, Low Tide Charters, Anglers strehan High School Air Force JROTC Cadet Madison Geissler at Benefitting Louisiana’s Estuaries, Nicholls State University, Nunez their recent Awards event. Community College, Chalmette High School, LSU Ag Center, Loui- siana Sea Grant, Meraux Foundation, and St. Bernard Parish Sher- iff’s Office. Chalmette High students made up the largest portion of vol- unteers during this year’s event. Representatives from Jefferson Parish Government and Plaquemines Parish Government also participated. The black mangroves planted this year were raised in greenhouses at Chalmette High and Docville since November 2017. An additional 2,000 black mangroves were potted in Novem- ber 2018 in preparation for the 4th annual black mangrove planting, which is tentatively scheduled for April, 2020. 12 Advertisement Wednesday, April 24, 2019 - The St. Bernard News