St. Bernard Parish Schools Participates in American Cancer Society Relay for Life Hundreds of St

The St.Remembering Bernard Our Past, Building a Better Future News www.thestbernardnews.com Wednesday, May 3, 2017 Volume 51, Issue 18 St. Bernard Parish Schools Participates in American Cancer Society Relay for Life Hundreds of St. Bernard Par- ish Public Schools’ employees and students participated in this year’s St. Bernard Parish Relay for Life Cancer Walk and raised over $9,000 for the cause. Relay for Life is a team fund- raising event where team members take turns walking around a track. St. Bernard Parish Schools had fourteen teams participate in the event. Superintendent Doris Voitier said, “Cancer impacts us all, and today, I am proud of our schools’ children and employees for joining the rest of the community in our solidarity to remember loved ones lost and Superintendent Doris Voitier joins Julie Ginart (Supervisor of Transportation), Donna Schultz (Principal of Davies Elementary), and honor survivors.” Shelby Benezech (Secretary to the Superintendent) at the School Board booth at this year’s Relay for Life Cancer Walk. Cabrini teacher Michelle Fortier accepted to Smithsonian Summer Art Institute Michelle Fortier, chair of joining educators from across subject that we teach at school, Cabrini High School’s English the country to learn about the and I am excited to have the op- Department, has been accept- connections between American portunity to be able to bring new ed to the Smithsonian Amer- art, social studies, history, and knowledge that I will gain from ican Art Museum’s Summer English/language arts. After the the institute to my future class- Institute: Teaching the Human- institute, Fortier will be able to es.” ities through Art in Washington stay connected to her new net- According to the institute, D.C. work of colleagues and muse- they were only able to accept During her summer at the um staff throughout the upcom- less than half of all participants, institute, Fortier (‘97) will learn ing year. which shows Fortier’s accep- about American art from pro- Said Fortier, “I am so excited tance is a testament to the fessionals and learn how to I was chosen for this opportu- strength of her application, her integrate art into her daily nity because I understand the hard work and determination, Michelle Fortier, Cabrini’s English Chair teaching lessons. She will be importance of the arts in every and her many qualifications. 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...... 4, 5 & 12 Classifieds...... 7 Education...... 9 & 12 Church Directory...... 2 Obituaries...... 6 & 10 Arrest Reports...... 8 Entertainment...... 11 2 Church Directory, Calendar & News Wednesday, May 3, 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 5 & 6 MAY 18 ONLY. Free. Chalmette National Cemetery of Call on Me Ministries a • Third Annual Bird Festival, The Third Annu- • LUNCH & LEARN SESSION: Domestic Vi- Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Pre- non-denominational Christian Church Greater South Shore 298-1019 • 3620 De La Ronde Dr. F.G.B.C. al St. Bernard Bird Festival will be held Friday, olence 410 • Lethality Assessment – As- serve, 8606 West St. Bernard Highway, Chal- Sunday 10am, Hands-on-Prayer is “Rebuilding the family Structure” Tues-Thurs 12-3pm 7408 west Judge Perez Dr., Arabic, May 5, 2017 from 11 a.m. till 5 p.m. and Satur- sessing And Addressing Three Types Of mette. 281-0510 or www.nps.gov/jela. La 70032 • 278-8854 Carolyn Park Presbyte- Sun. worship 9:00am day, May 6th from 9 a.m. till 5 p.m. The festival Batterers, This session will train professionals • Memorial Day at Chalmette National rian Church Wed Bible study (Bread of Life) 6:45 7408 W. Judge Perez Dr, Arabi. will be held at the Islenos Museum Complex, on how to assess the type of batterer they are Cemetery - Chalmette National Cemetery of 733-2326 • Sun. worship 11am High Praise Fellowship 781-4414 • 120 E. Solidelle, Ste. located at 1205 Bayou Road, St. Bernard. LA. encountering and what best practices should Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Pre- Chalmette Church of A, Chalmette, Sun. service 10am Again this year, many beautiful species of mi- be employed in addressing the behaviors of serve, 8606 West St. Bernard Highway, Chal- Christ 250-8492 Lighthouse Pentecos- 200 De La Ronde Dr. Sun. Bible gratory birds will be captured and banded by individual perpetrators and the safety needs of mette. 281-0510 or www.nps.gov/jela. study 9am, worship 10am & 6pm tal Church 272-0785•7724 E. Wed. Bible study 7pm St. Bernard Hwy., Violet Sun. school 10am, worship 11am specialists from Audubon Louisiana. You can victims. 10 AM – 2:30 PM (Lunch served at - Volunteers are needed to place and re- Celebration Church Wed. Bible Study 7pm witness the banding of these birds and get a Noon). Docville Farm, AMROC Building Second move American flags at all 14,000+ head- 831-9673 • 7500 W. Judge Perez Dr., Arabi Sunday worship 9am & Living Cornerstone very close view. Most of these colorful birds Floor, 5124 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet, Loui- stones. Flags are placed beginning at 7:30 10:45am Church International 714 W. St. Bernard Pkwy., are returning to North America from their win- siana 70092. MUST REGISTER BY MAY 15. AM on Friday, May 26, and are picked up Christ Lutheran Church Braithwaite 228-6401 3300 Jupiter Drive ~ Chalmette Sun. service 10am ter homes in South and Central America. Ex- E-mail: [email protected] OR CALL GAIL and prepared for storage beginning at (504) 342-2830 Sunday Worship 10:00 am Nabi Healing Center perienced local birders will be guiding visitors @ (504) 231-1247 7:30 AM on Tuesday, May 30. Projects Bible Study Sunday 9:00 am 7451 W. St. Bernard Hwy, Arabi. Sunday 5-8pm through trails in Eastern St. Bernard, as well usually take about three hours and require Christian Fellowship Family Worship Center New Birth Ministries as on the Festival grounds. The St. Bernard JUNE 2017 walking and bending over in possibly hot, 5816 E. Judge Perez Dr, Violet • 6321 Louis Elam St, Violet, Art Guild and master woodcarvers will dis- • Jazz in June Concert Series, St. Bernard humid, and buggy conditions (preparing 324-4092 301-9282 Sun. Service 8am Wed. Church School 6pm play their beautiful artwork, depicting many of Parish Leisure Services will host a “Jazz in flags for storage also requires sitting and Sun. service 10:30am Wed. Bible Study 6pm these migratory birds. Indoor programs, fea- June” every Thursday evening in the month rolling flags). Be prepared with sunscreen, A Closer Walk, Meeting One in Christ Church the Need Ministry 530 East Judge Perez Dr, Chalmette turing Dr. Erik Johnson of Audubon Louisiana, of June. The FREE concert will take place in insect repellent, and closed-toe shoes. To 682-0333 • 6201 E. St Bernard Hwy, 682-1117 Sun. service 10am and experts on re-forestation and local animal Sidney Torres Park Amphitheater, located be- volunteer for either or both projects, email Violet, La 70092 Our Lady of Prompt Sun. Service 8am Succor Catholic wildlife, will be held in the Frank Fernandez, hind the Fredrick Sigur Civic Center from 5:30 [email protected]. Free. Mon. Bible Study 6:30 pm Church 271-3441 Thurs. prayer service 6:30 pm 2320 Paris Rd, Chalmette masses: Jr. Islenos Center on the Festival grounds. For p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Bring your lounge chairs - Memorial Day Ceremony – 12:30 PM, Corinne Missionary Sat. 4pm • Sun. 7am, 8:30am, more information contact the St. Bernard Of- and enjoy the beautiful sound of Jazz music. Sunday, May 28 Vietnam Veterans of VFW Baptist Church 10:30am & 7pm (Spanish) 2pm 5620 E. Judge Perez Dr. 272-0558 fice of Tourism at 504-278-4242. Food, drinks and crafts will be available for Post 3798 present a tribute to America’s Sun. school, 10am, worship 8am Our Lady of Lourdes Bible study 7pm Wed. Catholic Church 682-7070 purchase. fallen troops; ceremony includes a color 2621 Colonial Blvd., Violet Masses Cornerstone Church of Mon., Wed., Thurs & Fri. 8:30am • MAY 7 - June 1, Hurricane Brass Band guard and bagpiper. Free. God 343-8446 Tues. 6:30pm • Sat. 4pm • Sun. 4905 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet 9&11am • Annual Spring Tea of the Francois de - June 8, Cypress Pop Trio • Wetlands Art Tour 2017 - French Quarter www.Cornerstone-stb.net Poydras Baptist Lery Chapter, NSDAR, will be held on Sun- - June 15, Swingaroux Visitor Center of Jean Lafitte National Histor- Sun. school 9:30am, worship Church of St. Bernard 10:30am 8213 Saro Lane. 237-3538 day, May 7 at 2:00 p.m. at the home of Faith - June 22, Garden District Jazz Quintet ical Park and Preserve, 419 Decatur Street in Covenant United Meth- Sun. Bible study 9:30am, worship Foster Moran. Katie Tommaseo, St. Bernard - June 29, Patrice Fisher and Arpa, Latin New Orleans. 589-2636 ext 1 or www.nps. odist Church 10:30am 115 E. D’Amour St. • 271-3763 Director of Tourism, will give a presentation on Jazz Band gov/jela. Sun. Service 11am Praise Temple Fellow- ship 650-1794 events that take place in “St. Bernard - His- Vendors interested in participating should - Tuesday, May 9, - Saturday, May 13 from Delacroix Hope Baptist 7517 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet Mission 452-6092 Sun. 10:30am toric Past, Promising Future.” A report on the contact Denise Montalbano, Leisure Coor- 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM: Photography exhibit 1932 Bayou Rd, St. Bernard Bible Study Thur. 7pm Sun. worship 11am recent LSDAR State Conference as well as the dinator at 504-278-4295 or dmontalbano@ “Losing Ground” shares the work of artist Bible Study 10am Second Missionary Baptist Church 278-2338 announcement of the NSDAR Awards present- sbpg.net. Applications can also be picked up Cate Colvin Sampson as part of a city- Faith Baptist Church of 2109 Caluda Lane, Violet ed to local schools will also be given. Tea and at 1101 Magistrate Street, Chalmette (end of wide art event designed to bring aware- Chalmette 682-1144 Sun. service 8am 4825 E. St. Bernard Hwy. Sun. Wed. Bible Study 7pm desserts will follow the meeting. For further Palmisano Blvd.) between 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 ness to Louisiana coastal land loss. Free. School 10am, Service 11am and 6pm • Wed. 7pm St. Bernard Baptist information call 504-722-8823. p.m. The Jazz In June Concert Series is made - Saturday, May 13, 2:00-3:00 PM, join a Church 881-6723 First Asia Baptist 2615 Jacob, Chalmette possible by grants through Louisiana Office of ranger to discuss the consequences of Church 432-2525 Sun. service at 11am 2408 Walkers Ln, Meraux Sun. MAY 10 Cultural Development, Atmos Energy and St. human attempts to control Louisiana’s School 10:30am, worship 8am St. Bernard Catholic Thur. Bible Study 7pm Church 281-2267 • National Active and Retired Federal Em- Tammany Commission on Cultural Affairs. environment. Free. 2805 Bayou Rd, St. Bernard masses First Baptist Church of Mon/Wed/Fri 8:30am Sun. 9am ployees Association (NARFE), NARFE Chap- Chalmette 277-2939 ter 1398 will hold its next monthly meeting 305 E. St. Bernard Hwy. St. John Baptist Daily Weekly, Thursday Sun. Fellowship 9:30am, Service Church 654-9567 on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, beginning at • Battle of New Orleans Talk, Discover • St. Bernard Social Ride, Start your New 10:45am & 6pm • Wed. Service 7047 Hwy. 39, Braithwaite 6:30pm Sun. Sch. 10am 11AM in the Sicilian Room of Rocky and Carlos 1815’s Battle of New Orleans with a rang- Year with our bike riding group. We ride at Sun. Ser. 11am • Wed 6:30pm First Baptist Church of Restaurant, 613 St. Bernard Highway, Chal- er talk 10:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. daily. Free. night with lighted wheels through neighbor- Verrett 682-0743 St. Luke Baptist 3737 Bayou Rd., St. Bernard Sun. Church 682-3718 or 418-7492 mette. If you are an active federal employee Chalmette Battlefield of Jean Lafitte National hoods in St. Bernard Parish. Meet at 6:00 PM, School 9:30am, worship 11am 126 Poindexter Lane, Braithwaite or a federal retiree, please consider attending. Historical Park and Preserve, 8606 West St. Ride at 7:00 PM (sharp). Meets at First Baptist Wed. Bible Study 7pm Sun. worship 8am First Pentecostal St. Thomas Catholic Spouses are also welcome and encouraged to Bernard Highway, Chalmette. 281-0510 or Church, Chalmette, 305 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Church of Chalmette Church participate. It is up to each of us to do our part www.nps.gov/jela. Chalmette, LA. Lights on sale before the ride. 2015 Palmisano Blvd., 710-0600 17605 Hwy. 15, Pointe a la Hache Sun. School 10:30am masses: Sat. 6pm • Sun. 9am to protect what we have worked for and right- • Walk the Wetlands - Explore Louisiana $7.00/wheel. On FB - “St Bernard Social Ride” Wed. Bible Study 7:30pm Fri. Youth Service 7:30pm Third Missionary fully deserve. Point of contact for additional swamp and marsh on a ranger-guided walk and join our group. Baptist Church 272-0504 Freedom For Life 206 Armstrong Lane, St. Bernard information is pamela.e.marks1953@gmail. 10:00 a.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Free. Baratar- Christian Fellowship Sun. worship 10am com, publicity officer. ia Preserve of Jean Lafitte National Historical Monthly, 4th Wednesday 1010 East Judge Perez, Chalmette Trumpet of Truth • 421-6132 Sun. Worship 10am Park and Preserve, 6588 Barataria Blvd. in • St. Bernard Parish Hospital’s Alzhei- & 7pm Ministry 7451 W. St. Bernard Hwy, Arabi. Sun. School 9am • Garden of Prayer Fami- Sevice 10am MAY 13 Marrero (near Crown Point). 689-3690 ext 10 mer’s Caregiver Support Group, designed ly Worship Center Tues. & Thurs Bible Study 7pm • Men Sold Out For Christ male choir, 2nd or www.nps.gov/jela. to provide emotional, educational, and 419-0288 • 2605 Munster, Meraux Sun. Service 8am • Wed. Service World Prayer Annual Gospel Showcase, feauting some • Chalmette National Cemetery Tour - Walk social support for caregiver’s through regu- 7pm Tabernacle (S) 277-4555 4030 Paris Rd. Chalmette of the best singers in the metropolitan area the national cemetery to discover its history larly scheduled meetings. Participants devel- Gethsemane Lutheran Sun. service 10am Church 271-4254 Youth Service Wed. 7pm on Saturday, May 13 at 7 p.m. at the Mount and the stories of some of the thousands bur- op methods and skills to solve problems. The 2825 Paris Rd, Chalmette Olive Baptist Church, 1904 Goodwill Drive, ied there. Meet at front porch of old cemetery group encourages caregivers to maintain their Listing additions or changes send to: The St. Bernard News Poydras, LA. For more info, Eugene 504-701- superintendent’s lodge (two-story brick build- own personal, physical, and emotional health, 1519 E Judge Perez Suite 2 Chalmette, LA 70043 5481, Pernel 504-579-2124 or Kelvin 504- ing just inside cemetery gate). 10:00 a.m. and as well as optimally care for the person with Phone: 504-832-1481 Fax: 504-837-5923 Email: [email protected] 606-7186. 11:00 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays through Dementia. St. Bernard Parish Hospital first May 21. 1:30 p.m. ONLY on Sunday, May 28, floor conference room, 2:00 PM. Wednesday, May 3, 2017 - The St. Bernard News Local News 3 Volunteers to clean 10,000 headstones Free “Jazz In June” Concert Series and markers in Chalmette National Cemetery in time for Memorial Day to be held in Torres Park HOPE Crew project volunteers in Chalmette National Cem- etery are on track to clean 10,000 headstones and markers in preparation for Memorial Day. As of Thursday, April 20th, 411 volunteers from the local community and from across the Unit- ed States have contributed a total 1,303 hours cleaning, docu- menting and realigning headstones in service to our veterans. This Volunteer Month event has received participants from several organizations including the American Heritage Girls Troops LA 1502 and 1504, Holy Cross High School, the Sin- gle Marine Program of New Orleans, Tulane University, Boy St. Bernard Parish Leisure Services will host a “Jazz in June” every Scouts of America Troop 315, the East High School JCFA, Thursday evening in the month of June. The FREE concert will take JROTC LA-931st, St. Francis High School, the Defense POW/ place in Sidney Torres Park Amphitheater, located behind the Fred- MIA Accounting Agency, as well as many dedicated individu- rick Sigur Civic Center from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Bring your lounge als and families. chairs and enjoy the beautiful sound of Jazz music. Food, drinks and HOPE Crew partners at the National Trust for Historic Pres- crafts will be available for purchase. ervation, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, June 1st – Hurricane Brass Band and the National Center for Preservation Technology and train- June 8th – Cypress Pop Trio ing would like to thank all participants and project sponsors June 15th – Swingaroux at D2 Biological Solution, Oak and Laurel Cemetery Preserva- June 22nd – Garden District Jazz Quintet tion, LLC, PJ’s Coffee, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, and June 29th – Patrice Fisher and Arpa, Latin Jazz Band McDonald’s for their support in this effort. Vendors interested in participating should contact Denise Montal- Despite reaching this preservation milestone, there is still bano, Leisure Coordinator at 504-278-4295 or dmontalbano@sbpg. work to be done. Chalmette National Cemetery is the rest- net. Applications can also be picked up at 1101 Magistrate Street, ing place of an estimated 16,000 troops, and thousands of Chalmette (end of Palmisano Blvd.) between 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. monuments remain in need of cleaning, documentation, and The Jazz In June Concert Series is made possible by grants realignment before the Memorial Day flag planting volunteer through Louisiana Office of Cultural Development, Atmos Energy and project on May 26. St. Tammany Commission on Cultural Affairs. BREWSTER’S 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 PM - PM SAT 1AM - PM SUN - All Day $1.50 DOMESTIC BEERS • $0.50 OFF ALL IMPORTS $1 SCHNAPPS SHOTS

FRIDA SATURDA $2 SHOTS of $3 Margaritas KITCHEN OPEN Fireball, Rumpleminze SUNDA till 11PM on and Barenager $3 Bloody Saturday! all day and night Mary’s 4 Local News Wednesday, May 3, 2017 - The St. Bernard News St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office conducts seat belt checks St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office deputies have been on extra patrols throughout the parish in conjunc- tion with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission’s 2017 “Buckle Up In Your Truck” initiative, which began April 21 and wrapped up on April 27. “One of the safest choices drivers or passengers can make is to buckle up their seat belts,” Sheriff James Pohlmann said. “Otherwise, you’re risking serious injury or death. You may not see an accident coming, and, in just that moment, your life can be over because you didn’t do something as simple as Sgt. Jorge Vargas issues a citation to a motorist for not wearing their seat belt on April 26, 2017, near the corner of Center Street buckle your seat belt.’’ and St. Bernard Highway in Arabi. Compassus earns national distinction for treatment of veterans education and training – the unique needs partnerships with veteran organizations. of men and women with military service,” “We are very proud of this accomplish- said Judy Bauer, executive director of Com- ment, and look forward to helping other passus – New Orleans. “The courageous hospice programs across the country learn service of our veterans, who are among the necessary skills to serve and honor our community’s most valuable members, these men and women with the dignity they should be honored with the highest quality deserve at the end of life,” continued Bauer. end-of-life care.” NHPCO is the largest nonprofit member- We Honor Veterans provides educational ship organization representing hospice and tools and resources to help hospice provid- palliative care programs and professionals ers promote veteran-centered educational in the U.S. The organization is committed activities, increase organizational capacity to improving end-of-life care and expand- The Compassus program serving New to serve veterans, develop and/or strength- ing access to hospice with the goal of pro- Orleans and the surrounding communities, en strategic partnerships, increase access foundly enhancing quality of life for people including St. Bernard Parish, today an- and improve quality of care. dying in America and their loved ones. nounced it has achieved Level Four Part- NHPCO and the VA invite hospice provid- The mission of the VA is to fulfill Presi- nership with We Honor Veterans, a program ers to pursue four levels of partnership with dent Lincoln’s promise “To care for him who of the National Hospice and Palliative Care the We Honor Veterans program. The fourth shall have borne the battle, and for his wid- Organization (NHPCO) in collaboration with and highest level demonstrates a provider’s ow, and his orphan” by serving and honor- the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) commitment to improve quality by mea- ing the men and women who are America’s to improve end-of-life care for American suring the impact of VA and community in- veterans. veterans. terventions. Preceding levels require com- For more information about Compassus “One out of four dying Americans is a vet- munity education and outreach to veteran – New Orleans or its services, visit www. eran, so we are passionate about working organizations, establishing veteran-specific compassus.com/metairie or call (504) 264- to best understand and provide – through policies and procedures, and seeking local 6893.

Fendi Meet Fendi, a boxer/pit mix who is about 6 years old. She is as playful and energetic as a puppy. Fendi is sweet and friendly, very approachable and wants to be the center of atten- tion. She is learning to walk on a leash and would be a great companion for afternoon walks. Come meet Fendi and her friends at the St. Bernard Ani- mal Shelter located at 5455 East Judge Perez Drive in Violet. Wednesday, May 3, 2017 - The St. Bernard News Local News 5 6-year-old New Orleans girl found wandering in Chalmette after going unnoticed by a school bus driver A 6-year-old girl from New Orleans was alone. of Tournefort and East Magnolia streets in found wandering a Chalmette street on Sheriff Pohlmann said the girl, who at- Chalmette, more than 10 miles away from the morning of April 25 after she had fallen tends a charter school in New Orleans, had her school. asleep and gone unnoticed by a school bus fallen asleep during the bus ride to school Sheriff Pohlmann said the girl, who was driver who had returned home after finish- and remained on the bus after other stu- found uninjured and in good condition, was ing his route, Sheriff James Pohlmann said. dents were dropped off for classes, unno- released to her grandmother, who then gave At approximately 8:30 a.m., Sheriff Pohl- ticed by the bus driver. permission to school officials, who also had mann said, deputies responded to a call in The girl woke up after the driver, who lives arrived on the scene, to return her to school. reference to an unattended juvenile. When in Chalmette, had parked the bus near his Sheriff Pohlmann said no charges have deputies arrived on the scene, they found home following his shift, not noticing the been filed against the bus driver at this the girl in the care of a concerned resident child was still aboard. The girl exited the time, but the case has been referred to the who lives in the 400 block of Pierre Street, bus on her own and was found alone by District Attorney’s office for further investi- not far from where she was seen standing a neighborhood resident near the corner gation. Colleagues from around the globe Visit Nunez Community College International Visitors Attending the AACC but to learn what other colleges are doing in ciation’s Workforce Development Institute Convention Come to Campus Europe and Africa,” said Dr. Tommy Warner, held in New Orleans in January, 2016, but Chalmette, LA— The American Associ- Nunez’s chancellor. this was the first time that so many inter- ation of Community Colleges (AACC) held Representatives from the following in- national visitors have come to the College. its annual convention in New Orleans from stitutions and locations visited Nunez: the Former Louisiana Community and Techni- April 22 – April 25. The convention draws Danish Ministry of Higher Education and cal College System (LCTCS) president, Dr. community and technical college faculty Science: Copenhagen, Denmark; Burton Walter Bumphus, now heads the AACC. and administrators from around the world and South Derbyshire College: Burton-on- Learn more about the AACC at: www.aacc. and with Nunez’s proximity to downtown Trent, England; Portsmouth Highbury Col- nche.edu. New Orleans, several international dele- lege: Portsmouth, England; Institut Univer- Nunez Community College is an open-en- gations made a visit to the College. Visi- sitaire de Technologie: Marseille, France; rollment comprehensive community college tors were treated to a tour of campus and and Grand Gedeh County Community Col- offering over 30 academic and technical spent time with faculty and instructors from lege: Zwedru City, Liberia. programs. Registration for summer and fall Nunez’s industrial technology (PTEC) pro- “I learned a lot that I will take back to Li- classes is open now. Visit www.nunez.edu gram. Many of the institutions represented beria. Your way of doing community college or call (504) 278-6467 to apply and enroll. offer similar programs or are interested in education has changed my worldview,” developing industry-driven credentials. said Dr. Solomon Jallayu, President of “This was a wonderful opportunity through Grand Gedeh County Community College, AACC to meet with community and techni- of his visit to Nunez and experience with the cal college leaders from all over the world. PTEC program faculty. Having them on campus not only allowed Nunez has worked with AACC before, us to showcase Nunez Community College, hosting visitors to campus during the Asso-

[L-R] Everton Burke, Chair of Corporation at Burton and South Derbyshire College; Wayne Wheeler, Director of Interna- [L-R] Lionel Nicod, Deputy Director in Charge of Train- tional Programs and Services with AACC; Tommy Warner, Chancellor of Nunez Community College; Dawn Ward, Chief ing, Institut Universitaire de Technologie (France); Carter Executive and Principal at Burton and South Derbyshire College; Stella Mbubaegbu, Principal and Chief Executive at Gordon, Adjunct Instructor in PTEC at Nunez Community Portsmouth Highbury College. College. 6 Obituaries Wednesday, May 3, 2017 - The St. Bernard News Alex A. Menesses Lovena Frances Bellamy

Alex A. Menesses passed away Lovena Frances Bellamy passed away peacefully on Thurs- peacefully at his home on Wednes- day, April 20, 2017 at the age of 86. She was the cherished day, April 19, 2017 at the age of companion of Martin Campo. Beloved wife of the late Roy C. 64. Beloved son of Marion Recurt Bellamy. Loving mother of Carol Bellamy Migliore (Gary) and Menesses and the late Alex A. Me- the late Shirley Ann Bellamy Engelhardt (Rodney). Daughter of nesses. Loving brother of Michael the late Richard and Angelina Vaccaro Cavillier. Proud grand- Menesses (Patti), Susan Menesses, mother of Sherie Migliore (Vincent Treme), Gary Migliore (Sta- Pamela Menesses (GiGi) and Glenda cy), Roy Migliore (Michele), Shelia Cunningham (Kerry), Dawn Bringol (Chris). Proud uncle of Mi- Hammer (Paul) and Christy Engelhardt. Great grandmother of chael Menesses Jr. (Dana) and Bran- Michael Chagnard, Brandon Chagnard (Brittany), Santo Cha- don Menesses (Rita). Great Uncle of Ayden, Corynne, Etta, gnard, Joseph Chagnard, Kimberly Chagnard, Faith Ann Migliore, Gary Migliore Jr., Rose and Alex. Abigail Migliore, Roy Migliore Jr., Charlie Migliore, Sarah Migliore, Randy D’Antoni, Alex was born on February 25, 1953 in New Orleans, LA Eric D’Antoni, Tyler Dupre and Ava Cunningham. Great-great grandmother of Bran- and was an avid sports fan. He was a long time resident of don Chagnard Jr. St. Bernard Parish and a current resident of Lacombe, LA. Lovena was born in New Orleans, LA and was a longtime resident of St. Bernard Alex will be deeply missed by all who were touched by his Parish. She was a dedicated and loving mother and friend to many. She will be deep- love, kindness, laughter and compassion. ly missed by all who were touched by her love, kindness, laughter and compassion. Relatives and friends were invited to attend a visitation Relatives and friends were invited to attend a visitation to be held at St. Bernard held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Wednesday, April 26th St., Chalmette, LA on Monday, April 24th from 1:00 p.m. – from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass that began at 11:00 a.m. She 3:00 p.m. A funeral Mass began at 3:00 p.m. He was laid was laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please consider to rest in St. Bernard memorial Gardens. To view and sign a donation in memory of Lovena to the St. Tammany Humane Society at www.sthu- the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemori- mane.org or 985-892-7387. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www. al.com. stbernardmemorial.com

Doris Fredricks Martin Roy Anthony Mistretta, Sr.

Doris Fredricks Martin passed peacefully from this Roy Anthony Mistretta, Sr. passed away world on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at her home in Ken- peacefully on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the ner LA. She is preceded in death by her husband and age of 91. He was preceded in death by his the love of her life Robert Martin; her mother, Anna parents Stefano and Vita Monteleone; step- Schroeder Fredricks, her father; Thomas Fredricks; her mother Vita L.; his “Queen” Rosalie Bowers grandson, Cody Martin; her sister, Rita Bouterie and her and son Roy Jr., his wife’s children Patricia brothers, Elwood and Lionel Fredricks. She is survived Schleg (and Jody Decody), and Frankie; and by her four children, Melanie Fernandez (Rickey), Kath- as patriarch of 12 siblings, Frank, Josie, Rita leen Martin, Barbara Puderer, (Dennis) and Robert Mar- “Vit”, Salvador “Red” Armato, Katie, Emile tin Jr. (Jill). She was “Mamere” to her four grandchildren, and Joe. He survived by his daughter Toni Tonya Taaffe Bode (Chase), Kea Sherman Bodenheimer (Neal), Jeff Taaffe Gass; grandchildren Robert Gass, Roblynn Sliwinski, Chris, Roy III (Mary Claire), Kaitlyn Martin; two step grandchildren, Kirk Fernandez (Mandy) and Chad Mistretta; 18 great and 9 great-great grandchildren; his and Karen Dalferes. She is survived by 10 great grandchildren, 2 great great siblings, Mary Dandry, Salvador “Tuddy”, Kelly, Steve and Chris- grandchildren. She was “Aunt Dottie” to numerous nieces and nephews. tine Lewis, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear Her life began on February 27, 1925 in New Orleans, LA and continued in friends. Beloved by families Ciancio, Pagano and Nichols includ- Arabi, LA until Hurricane Katrina forced her to move to Kenner, LA. She start- ing his goddaughter Cathy Peterson. As a young adult he was an ed a new life with new friends at Nouveau Marc retirement community. She ice man and delivered produce in the French Quarter. He worked loved her church, leading the rosary and way of the cross for her neighbors at Falstaff Brewery and was very proud of being employee of the and residents. year at Abita-Kentwood Water Company. He was well loved, and Doris also enjoyed music, art, sewing for her family and friends, as well as affectionately known for his good nature and generous heart. playing bingo, pokeno and card games. She has been a diehard Saints fan Relatives and friends were invited to attend a visitation to be since their beginning at Tulane Stadium, where she, Bob and other family held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., members Chalmette, LA on Saturday, April 29, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 enjoyed their season tickets. But her greatest pleasure was to be together a.m., followed by a funeral service that began at 11:00 a.m. He with all of her family and celebrate many happy occasions. Doris never met a was laid to rest with his beloved wife in St. Vincent de Paul Cem- stranger and had an irrepressible love of life. She will be forever remembered etery No. 3 in New Orleans, LA. In lieu of flowers donations may and greatly missed by all who knew her. be made with the Legacy Donor Foundation (organawareness.org) Special thanks to the staff of Nouveau Marc; her nurse, Cherrie; her dear or St. Jude Children’s Hospital (stjude.org). To view and sign the friend Sue and all of her doctors, especially Dr. Kelvin Contreary for their kind- family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com. ness and care for Doris over the last few years. Relatives and friends were invited to attend a visitation held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Thursday, April 27, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. – noon. A funeral service began at noon. She was laid to rest next to her husband in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans, www.ccano.org, in memory of Doris. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com. OBITS continue on Page 10 Wednesday, May 3, 2017 - The St. Bernard News Classifieds 7 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Chalmette, Two bedrooms, one bath, duplex, $750. monthly, $500. Services deposit. (504) 616-3220 or (504) 343-5277 Mike’s Lawn Care, full service, quality work. Free estimates, Call 481-4286 3 Bdrm/2 Bath Single Family Home. Convenient location: Gas Stove, DW, P.J.’s Lawn Service Free Estimates Insured, dependable service, call Microwave; Central Air/Heat, Fenced Yard. 1 Yr. Lease. $1200 + $1300 (504) 453-6857 Deposit. Call 276-2569.

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ARABI Liberaux Str., Fugitive Paraphernalia Cocaine, Poss./Witd. Cocaine • Kissy Bryant, 38, 1015 • Lauren Banks, 23, 400 E. • Jacob Alexander Enlow, 25, 2516 Over 28 Gms., Poss. Of Drug Government Str., Poss. Liberaux Sq., Fugitive (3) Volpe Drv., General Speed Law, Paraphernalia, Felony Carrying Marijuana 1st Offense, Poss. Of • Clint M. Bowley, 36, 2908 Corinne Poss. Of Drug Paraphernalia, Illegal Weapon, Use Of Firearm Drug Paraphernalia Drv., Battery/Aggravated, Driving-License Suspd., Turning/ CDS, Ill. Poss. Stolen Firearms, • Gregory Jemery, 41, 1015 Domestic Abuse Battery Reqrd. Signal Fugitive, Parole Violator Government Str., Poss. With • Tyler Lamar Brown, 30, 8414 • Norman P. Ford, 37, 1964 Laura • Jaleel Jarell Williams, 18, Intent Schedule I, Poss. Of Drug Valor, Fugitive (3), Disregard Drv., Heroin Poss., Poss. Of 3004 Mumphrey Rd., Criminal Paraphernalia Stop Sign Drug Paraphernalia, Battery/ Trespass • Keith Lee Hebert, 28, 128 Nutria • Andrew John Carroll, 18, 2317 Aggravated • Jerome Williams, 24, 3435 Delille Drv., Simple Burglary, Simp. Pecan Drv., Time Served (Other- • Val Gallego, 54, 3605 Golden, Str., Bond Surrender (10), Bench Crim. Damage Under $500 Specify) Resisting An Officer, Assault/ Warrant (7) • Frankie M. Mcguire, 24, 1734 • Jessica Corkern, 36, 2101 Aggravated (3) Schnell, Dealer’s Temp Plates, Victor Str., Domestic Abuse • Poncho P. Gonzales, 37, 3016 MERAUX Schedule I Poss. Marijuana, Battery Corinne Drv., Domestic Abuse • David A. Bowley, 44, 2056 Felony Carrying Illegal Weapon, • Amber Crisler, 31, 1876 Battery Valmar Drv., Drugs-Schedule Poss. Of Drug Paraphernalia, Liningston, Domestic Abuse • Anthony J. Hauptmann, 29, 32 III, Obstruction Of Justice, Drugs-Schedule II Battery, Dist. Peace Drunk, E. Carmack, Fugitive (2) Resisting An Officer, Probation • Savitri Moore, 37, 8429 W. La Resisting An Officer, Simp. Crim. • Marvin Jovany Henriquez, Violator, Bench Warrant (2) 46, Violation Of Protective Order Damage Under $500 24, 3605 La Fontaine, Bench • Joanne U. Pentney, 58, 2536 • Antonette Smith, 26, 1216 • Kenisha K. Davis, 25, 3932 Warrant (3), Fugitive (4) Mary Ann, Dist. Peace Drunk, Tenebrach Str., Battery/ Lyndell Drv., Simple Battery, • Cody Sean Henritzy, 23, 3312 Bench Warrant (3) Aggravated, Disturbing The Disturbing The Peace Packenham Drv., Theft Of Goods • Ryan H. Rivet, 24, 2830 River Peace • Keith Dejean, 41, 2101 Corinne, Under $50O Rd., Robbery/Simple • Abry Landon White, 37, 1024 Dom. Abuse Batt.-Strangulation, • Nicholas Hepburn, 24, 18 E. • Reginald Tyler, 45, 2224 Walkers Angela Str., Obscenity Kidnapping Second Degree, Carmack, Theft $750-$5000 Ln., Fugitive Theft Under $750, Attp.-Murder/ • Edward H. Knight, 46, 3418 CHALMETTE First Degree, Poss. Marijuana Packenham Drv., Fugitive ST. BERNARD • Derrick D. Austin, 24, 429 E 1st Offense, Poss. Of Drug • Shauna Mary Leroux, 32, 3326 • Virginia M. Assavedo, 51, 2620 Packenham Drv., Housing For Farmsite, Bench Warrant Other Agency • Stacy M. Billiot, 52, 2224 Tiffany • Ronny Massett Marner, 31, 2204 Crt., Fugitive Marietta, 2nd Degree Battery, • Francis P. Brossette, 35, 2200 Fugitive Reunion, Drugs-Schedule III • Ashli Arielle Martin, 32, 406 E. • Jessica L. Guidroz, 39, 2105 Liberaux Str., Fugitive (3), Poss. Tiffany Crt., Heroin Poss., Poss. .28-< 200 Grams Narcotics, Of Drug Paraphernalia Poss. With Intent Schedule I, • Nicholas Matthews, 27, 1864 Poss. 28 To 199 Grams Cocaine, Sugar Mill Drv., Bond Surrender Poss. With Intent Schedule II, (2) Poss. Of Drug Paraphernalia, Ill. • Britnie Jane Porte, 24, 2405 Poss. Stolen Firearms, Use Of Flamingo Drv., Poss. Of Drug Firearm CDS Paraphernalia, Fugitive (2) • Jermaine A. Mitchell, 40, 508 E. • Russell J. Prats, 29, 1408 Bayou Liberaux, Bond Surrender (2) Rd., Simple Battery, Resisting • Zachary Thomas Peralta, 31, An Officer, Dist. Peace Drunk, 2525 Riverland Drv., Bench Fugitive Warrant • Kenneth Francis Rabalais, 32, • Kaitlin Stewart, 27, 70043 Volpe 6301 Delacroix Hwy., Simple Drv., Reckless Operation Vehicle, Burglary (3), Atempt.-Simple Driving While Intoxicated, Open Burglary, Simp. Crim. Damage Alcohol Container In Veh., DL In Under $500 (2), Poss./Dist. Immediate Possession Legend Drug w/o Rx, Drugs- • Juan Tremino, 32, 3713 Juno Schedule IV, Poss. Tools For Drv., Hit And Run Driving, Crime Driver Not Licensed, Accident No Insurance, Registration VIOLET Certificate, False Certificate • Dewing Porche Alveris, 28, • Raymond Alwyn Tyner, 57, 2419 3018 Daniel, Housing For Other Romacita, Bench Warrant Agency • Chris Wells, 33, 406 E. Liberaux • Ashley Nicole Delone, 26, 5 Str., Heroin Poss., Heroin Contemporary Crt., Fugitive Dst., Poss. 28 To 199 Grams • Karen Louise Hills, 43, 2906 Wednesday, May 3, 2017 - The St. Bernard News Arrest Reports & Education 9

Daniel Drv., Theft Under $750 28, 854 Curtis Ave., Housing For Hill Rd., Fugitive (2), Bench • Miranda Silva Moll, 24, 1384 • Dustin Charles Lewis, 23, Other Agency Warrant (2) Hwy. 1181, Domestic Abuse 2617 Shannon Drv., Attp.- • Byronisha Bright, 24, 2238 • Antonyo Famularo, 34, 26055 Battery Rape-Second Degree, False Mandeville Str., Bench Warrant, Mt. Hennan Crt., Fugitive (4) • Savion Smith, 27, 10921 Roger Imprisonment/Armed Weap. Fugitive • Deneil Foy, 33, 3411 Bacchus Drv., Bench Warrant (2) • Shane Edward Martin, 29, 2105 • Keith Brown, 59, 2404 Simon Drv., Bond Surrender, Bench • Sean A. Taylor, 36, No Address Canal Str., Theft Under $750 Bolivar, Fugitive Warrant, Fugitive (2) Data, Fugitive • Constance Ouinn, 33, 2810 • Monique Burton, 34, 4461 Dale • Kendell Harris, 30, 14863 N Little • Eddie Patterson, 26, 8005 Stacie, Battery/Aggravated Str., Fugitive (2), Poss. Of Drug Woods, Bench Warrant (10) Brueard, Bench Warrant, Bond • Steven Lee Rizzuto, 31, 9 Jo Ann Paraphernalia • Heidi Johnson, 27, 6205 Painters Surrender Crt., Pornography With Juvenile • Latoya Butler, 39, 2228 Cadiz Sq., Theft Of Goods Under $500, • Audwin Summers, 50, 7830 W. (3) Str., Bench Warrant Fugitive (2) Laverne, Fugitive (2), Driver Not • Emile Joseph Serigne, 53, 2120 • Chase D. Cornwall, 21, 15 • Joann Legendre, 56, 4769 Flake Licensed, Nbr. Of Driving Lamps, Colonial Bvd., Bond Surrender Pine Circle Rd., Bench Warrant Ave., Fugitive, Disregarding License Plate-Switched (9) (2), Obscene Talk On Phone, Stop/Yield Signs, Renewal • Bruce C. Wallace, 57, 4969 N. • Alicia S. Sylve, 33, 2905 Stacie Assault/Simple Registration Rampart Str., Fugitive (4), Bench Drv., Theft Of Goods Under $500, • Lemar Joseph Davis, 24, 530 • Nick Maldo, 48, 500 St. Maurice Warrant (2) Heroin Poss., Drugs-Schedule II, Brown Str., Schedule I Poss. Ave., Bench Warrant, Fugitive • Michael Robert Williams, 42, 703 Bench Warrant Marijuana, Use Of Firearm CDS (4), Bond Surrender Sycamore Rd., Bond Surrender • Brian J. Dobronich, 47, 2014 • Brian May, 31, No Address (6) OUTSIDE ST. BERNARD PARISH Perez, Bench Warrant (2) Data, Fugitive, Poss. Of Drug • Miles Wood, 37, 61015 N. 19th • David James Monroe Bennett, • Robert Evans, 27, 7270 Bunker Paraphernalia Str., Housing For Other Agency

Education Events, Organizations, Obituaries, Classifieds, News Cabrini junior earns Jose Luis Baños Chalmette High School Alumni Association Award for excellence in Spanish 2017 Spring General Membership Meeting The Chalmette High School Alumni Association will hold its spring general membership meeting on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. in the tech theater located in the Chalmette High School Cultural Arts Building on Palmisano Blvd. On the agen- da will be upcoming activities of the Association. Following the meeting, please join us for the CHS Jazz Band’s concert in the Cultural Arts Center at 7:00 p.m. The CHS Alumni Association’s Annual Golf Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at the Oak Harbor Golf Course in Slidell. Anyone interested in playing in, sponsoring or donating to the event is asked to call Paul Gran- berry at 504-818-8932 or David Fernandez at 504-302-2000. The Association’s membership drive is an ongoing process. Dues are $10 per membership year. You may join or renew your membership at the meeting; but if you cannot attend, simply Cabrini High School’s Evelyn Enrique received the 2017 Jose mail your dues to the CHS Alumni Association, c/o Chalmette Luis Baños Award for Excellence in Spanish on Sunday, April 23. High School, 1100 E. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, LA 70043. Enrique, a Spanish AP student, received her award during a Checks should be made payable to CHSAA. Be sure to include reception at the Academy of the Sacred Heart for outstanding your name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and achievement in her Spanish studies while attending Cabrini. She year graduated. To register as an alumnus and periodically re- was one of 11 students to receive the award representing 11 dif- ceive information regarding the Alumni Association, visit www. ferent high schools in New Orleans, each chosen for their high chs.sbpsb.org and click on the Alumni link. standards of excellence in language study. The Sociedad Española is dedicated to the celebration of the traditions, respect for the art, music and literature, and promulga- tion of the Spanish language and culture in New Orleans. Vivian Coutin, Cabrini’s Assistant Principal and President of So- ciedad Española, opened the presentation by addressing the assembly on the importance of Spanish in the 21st century. Coutin was followed by Ramon Vallejo, a member of the Board of Trustees of Sociedad Española, who spoke about the Camino a Santiago. The Honorable Jose Luis Baños presented the students with the award that honors his father, the founding member of Sociedad Española. He also presented Coutin with a certificate for her valuable assistance in promoting the language and culture of Spain. 10 Obituaries Wednesday, May 3, 2017 - The St. Bernard News Joseph Barone Roy Joseph Solis, Sr.

Joseph Barone passed away Roy Joseph Solis, Sr. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April peacefully at his home on Friday, 25, 2017 at the age of 91, surrounded by his loving family. He was April 21, 2017 at the age of 67. the beloved husband of his childhood sweetheart, Bridget M. Solis. He was the beloved husband Together they celebrated 66 years of marriage, friendship, love and of Rose Mistretta Barone for 37 laughter. Roy was the loving and proud father of Sam Solis (Rachel), years. Loving father of Kristin Bridget Solis lmpastato (Joe), Susan Solis Powell (Randy) and Roy Barone and Amber Barone Ste- Solis, Jr. He was the grandfather of Gerry Michael Solis, Ginny Solis vens (Clint). Son of the late Vin- Powell (Jason), Timothy Jude Solis (Hillary), Amanda Powell Har- cent Barone and Sallie Vallum pole (David), Joseph lmpastato, III (Katie), Maria lmpastato Geno- Barone. Brother of Elizabeth Bar- vese (Justin), David lmpastato (Kate) and Madeline Powell Lamalie one and Linda Barone Gros (Woody). Step grandfa- (Doug). He is also survived and fondly remembered by his eight great grandchildren. Roy ther of Rowan Stevens. He is also survived and fondly was a decorated veteran of the United States Navy who proudly served his country in remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends. WWII. He was well loved and will be forever remembered as a loving and loyal husband, Joseph was born in New Orleans, LA on June 23, father, grandfather and brother, who loved his country and treasured his family. 1949 and was a longtime resident of St. Bernard Par- The Solis family wishes to express their deepest gratitude and appreciation to the care ish. He was a diehard LSU and Saints fan. Joseph givers at Peristyle Assistant Living for their devotion and care. will be forever remembered and deeply missed by his Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at St. Bernard Memori- family and friends. al Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 from 10:00 A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. To a.m. – noon, followed by a funeral Mass in Roy’s memory beginning at noon. He will be view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www. laid to rest with his beloved wife in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. To view and sign the stbernardmemorial.com family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.

Carol Ann Campo Isaacs Harold Joseph Smith, Jr.

Carol Ann Campo Isaacs passed away Harold “Sonny” Joseph Smith, Jr. passed away on on Monday, April 24, 2017 at the age of Thursday, April 27, 2017 at the age of 84. He was the be- 71. She was the cherished wife of 29 loved wife of the late Jeannette Pomes Smith. Loving fa- years to Thomas J. Isaacs. Loving mother ther of Harold J. Smith, III (Marilyn); Henry E. Smith (Jean- of Dr. Harold David Kennedy (Mary), Darryl ie) and Brian M. Smith (Cheryl). Son of the late Harold J. Andrew Kennedy (fiancé of Sheri Sheas- Smith Sr. and Gertrude Betz Smith. Brother of Ronald J. by), Cheryl Ann Kennedy, Debra Sargent Smith (Rita). Proud grandfather of Henry Smith, Jr. and (Kent), Laura Ross (James), Chad Isaacs Andrew Smith. Step-grandfather of Charles Johnson, Sr. (Christina) and Shelly Campus. Daughter (Rhonda); Sheri Johnston (Gene); Shandy Arguelles (Ja- of the late Martin and Josephine Campo. son); Shay De St. Germain and Shad De St. Germain (Ken- Sister of Patricia Nunez, Peggy Evans, Betty Fahm, Ronnie di). Step-great grandfather of Charles Johnson, Jr.; Christopher Gioe; Robyn Campo, Rickey Campo and the late Curtis Campo and Alvin Gioe; Isabella Johnston; Reece Arguelles; Mela Arguelles and Braylon De St. Campo. Proud grandmother of Connor Joseph Kennedy, Car- Germain. He is also survived and fondly remembered by his 2 great grandchil- oline Marie Kennedy, Brooke Ashley Kennedy, Jade Michael dren, along with several nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Kennedy, Katie Sargent, Samantha Ross, Jaymi Ross, Morgan Harold served as a New Orleans Fireman for most of his adult life and proudly Isaacs, Christian Isaacs, Anthony Campus and Kai Campus. served his country in the U.S Coast Guard. He will be forever remembered as She is also survived and fondly remembered by many nieces, a loving and loyal husband, father, grandfather, step-grandfather, step-great nephews, cousins and dear friends. grandfather and brother, who loved raising his pigeons, rabbits, canaries and Carol was born in New Orleans, LA and was a longtime res- dogs, but treasured his family and friends above all else. ident of St. Bernard Parish, where she enjoyed painting, gar- Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at St. Ber- dening, crafts and candle making. She was well loved and nard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Friday, May will be forever remembered as a loving and loyal wife, mother, 5, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., followed by a funeral service in Harold’s grandmother, sister and a friend of many. She was a fabulous memory beginning at 11:00 a.m. He will be laid to rest with military honors in St. cook who treasured her family. Her recipes will be enjoyed and Bernard Catholic Cemetery. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit cherished for generations to come. www.stbernardmemorial.com. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial gath- ering to be held at Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church, 2621 Colonial Blvd, Violet, LA on Friday, May 5th from 11:00 a.m. until noon, followed by a memorial Mass in Carol’s memory beginning at noon. She will be laid to rest in St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.

All obituaries are available online on our web site. Wednesday, May 3, 2017 - The St. Bernard News Entertainment 11 Entertainment Events, Organizations, Obituaries, Classifieds, News CHS Voices shined at Glitter and Gloves Chalmette High School Voic- es chorus presented Glitter and Gloves recently. Sponsored by the Chalmette Cultural Arts Foundation and the Arlene and Joseph Meraux Charitable Foun- dation, this year’s annual gala focused on the theme “Across the Times” and included numbers from shows like Hamilton and Newsies. Many of the numbers had a historical theme and show- cased a wide-range of student talent. Artistic Director Arianna Cas- sar said several group numbers were selected and each featured a diverse assortment of student talent. Cassar said her favorite number in the show was “A Musical.” “I was able to design it like a ‘large inside joke’ to the theater Chalmette High School Voices chorus presented Glitter and Gloves last week which was sponsored by the Chalmette Cultural Arts community while still utilizing Foundation and the Arlene and Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation. a great deal of glitz, glam, and grand musical theater style,” year’s sold out show of Beau- Cassar said. “I also loved mesh- ty and the Beast was a hit with ing all of the different types of audiences of all ages, and this dancing and singing styles and year’s promises to be just as ex- various theatre references into citing. one large, fabulous group num- Students in the St. Bernard ber.” Parish public school system Cassar, who graduated and alumni who are interest- from CHS in 2008 and has ed in joining the cast can find been working with CHS Voice more information regarding au- performers since 2010, also ditions on the St. Bernard Parish recently announced this sum- district website. mer’s Performing Arts Academy See more photos online at show – The Little Mermaid. Last www.thestbernardnews.com. 12 Local News & Education Wednesday, May 3, 2017 - The St. Bernard News St. Bernard resident receives New Orleans CHS Basketball Team Recognized at City Council Citizenship Award Recent Board Meeting

The Owl Basketball Team was recognized at the recent School Board Meeting for their outstanding season.

Chalmette High School’s Boys’ Basketball team had an ex- ceptional year. The team competed in the state semi-finals and was District 8-5A Champions. Coach Stockton said, “These young men worked very hard this year. While we did not make our ultimate goal of winning the state championship, we had a great season and our athletes worked really hard and we are proud of them for that.” Individual players also had outstanding years. Mitchell Robinson, senior Owl, made several elite teams including First Team All-State, First Team All- District, First Team All-Metro, and was one of 22 men on the McDonald’s All-Ameri- can team. He is ranked ninth in the nation and is signed to West- ern Kentucky for next fall. Mattie Zimmer and City Council Member LaToya Cantrell Glenshawn Amos made the First Team All-District and the All-Metro Team. Mattie Zimmer, a St. Bernard resident, received the New Orleans Carlton Campbell was also named to the All-District First Team. City Council LaToya Cantrell Citizenship Award. Each year, a male And Josh Williams, an academic standout and athlete, made and female are selected from each of the New Orleans District B the Class 5A Academic All-State Basketball Team. schools in recognition of excellence in civic awareness, scholastic School Board President Diana Dysart congratulated the team achievement, and community service. and said, “It was a pleasure to watch the team this year. They Mattie, an 11th grader, received this recognition along with fel- truly worked together and made us all so proud.” low Holy Rosary student Alex Dupuy, a 12th grader and Kenner Reiterating those statements, Superintendent Doris Voitier resident. added, “The young men on this team have carried on the long standing tradition of great basketball at Chalmette High School. As Mrs. Dysart mentioned, the lessons you have learned this year NOW HIRING Just Like New. working together as a team will carry on with you as some of you EXPERIENCED BODY & FENDER/ might continue on to play college or professional basketball, or Only Better as you pursue your other ambitions off the court.” PAINTER APPLY WITHIN

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