VOL. 20, NO. 7 KENNER’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1991 july 2011
Kenner legislative delegation wins right for city to launch The Kenner Star enters “West End” type development at Laketown 20th year of telling the By ALLAN KATZ city’s story The Kenner Star appreciative thank you.” newspaper is entering “The focus and goal into its 20th year of our business model of publication this has always been about month. Candy Lovitt, growing the Kenner managing editor, said, economy. The Kenner “The Kenner Star has Star encourages our taken great pride in readers to shop locally helping to make Kenner and promotes the residents aware of the State Representative Tony Ligi State Representative Tom Willmott State Senator Danny Martiny investments that local good news and progress entrepreneurs have Kenner’s three member legislative delegation area,” said Zahn, “And if we develop Laketown being made within made in our city. We won a huge victory for the city with passage of a bill properly this could be one of the most exciting our city. To everyone provide a forum for that allows Kenner to sub-lease Laketown land and changes that our city has ever seen. I wanted to who contributes to Kenner professionals water bottoms for a commercial development that proceed cautiously so before I asked Representative the publication of to share their expertise might one day rival the huge West End development Ligi to draw up this bill, I sought out leaders of the Kenner Star each with the community. in New Orleans during the 1950s, 60s and 70s. Kenner’s civic and neighborhood improvement month we extend an continued on page 25 State Representative Tony Ligi, who represents groups to be sure that the business community had Kenner, says the key to the passage of the legislation no objections to the development of Laketown.” was convincing Governor Bobby Jindal, who lived The passage of the legislation opens the door for in Kenner while serving as the First Congressional the administration of Mayor Michael S. Yenni to begin Grand opening District U.S. Representative, that it was a good idea. seeking interested developers who share the vision “The governor wasn’t sure at first that it was a good of a commercial lakefront development featuring July 25. idea to open that door for commercial development food, music and recreation. Some are hoping it might on the lakefront but he later re-considered and emulate the Coconut Beach development in New see story on page 31 decided it was okay,” said Ligi. He was joined by Orleans of the 1990s until Hurricane Katrina. Others Kenner’s two other legislators, state Senator Danny see the possibility of a West End-type development Martiny and state Representative Tom Willmott. that was a huge asset for New Orleans and Jefferson A strong effort by the Kenner District 3 Councilman Ben Zahn was the Parish near the lake for more than three decades. first to bring attention to the legislators the idea of “Currently, there is nothing on the lakefront like community wins a reprieve for changing the water bottoms lease situation so Kenner a West End, a Pontchartrain Beach or a Coconut Lincoln Manor Playground would have the chance to change the landscape of Beach,” said Ligi. “It is to the credit of Councilman By ALLAN KATZ Laketown. “I’ve always thought Laketown had the Zahn, Mayor Yenni and his administration that they potential to become a West End-like commercial continued on page 26
Chief Caraway grateful to Yenni administration, City Council administration, council, Zahn, but work together to come up with financial woes not permanently solved balanced budget BY ALLAN KATZ BY ALLAN KATZ Kenner Mayor feared that the police Kenner Police Chief Michael S. Yenni and department would be Steve Caraway is very his administration are short of funds, having During budget talks Kenner Parks and pleased that he doesn’t have encouraged by their to close down its canine for the 2011-2012 fiscal Recreation Director Ken to reduce the number of collaborative efforts with unit, issue summons year the Lincoln Manor Marroccoli said, “For the police officers assigned to the Kenner City Council rather than make arrests playground in south past three or four years, Kenner neighborhoods, he Kenner, along with two Lincoln Manor has had won’t have to close down that have yielded a of those accused of balanced budget that misdemeanors and other playgrounds, were significant drops in levels the K-9 unit and he’ll be proposed to be closed this of participation and were able to buy a significant serves the needs of the possibly close three of police department, keeps the city’s playgrounds. year, in part for financial not even able to field number of new cars. “I think I speak all the city’s playgrounds But, Kenner Chief reasons but also because teams in many sports. So But, as pleased as he is for everyone in our of the low numbers of that we could guarantee to have gotten through the open and keeps the city’s Administrative Officer department when I express athletic participants that the children could fiscal crisis of 2011, he’s capital funds budget Mike Quigley says my appreciation to the in the city’s children play, when they’ve come already thinking about the intact. the administration and likely fiscal crisis of 2012. continued on page 28 It had been continued on page 26 recreation leagues. continued on page 30 2 July 2011 - KENNER STR
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KENNER STR - July 2011 5 From the Editor Elected officials and expectations BY ALLAN KATZ
I’ve covered reflect the wishes of their constituents. issues. However, the elected official have to reduce expenses, caused jobs in politics for 45 After being elected, most find that it’s usually comes to realize that decisions are both the public and private sectors to be years. With the more complicated than they had imagined. not so black and white and that in fact they eliminated and raised the tension level that political climate as They may find themselves in the middle usually have to give in order to receive. affects everyone. In recent weeks, I’ve it is today and the of problems to which there seems to be One of my mentors in the art and heard elected officials on just about every sad downfall of so no easy solutions. They usually discover science of governance likes to say that the side of every issue talk about how the many political figures in recent times, the that almost all the big decisions involve real test of an elected official is if you can interest level from the public has grown attitude toward elected officials for many some sort of compromise. How do you take a scolding from a colleague without and about the difficulties of trying to find has become very cynical. While there put together a majority of votes in the thinking that you’ve been personally a way to please everyone, which most certainly have been many exceptions over legislature, on the City Council or on attacked. She also says that the highest people expect, but is impossible. With the the years, I happen to have found that any board or commission? Very often, level of attainment in public life is to economic situation as bleak as it is today, it most elected officials can be honest, really a compromise can be forged by finding have the ability to disagree without being isn’t easy to please the majority. And don’t care about their community and try hard a solution that a majority can vote for, disagreeable. Those who come into public forget that elected officials are well aware to do the right thing. even if it isn’t exactly the answer they life with high hopes usually find pretty that in their decision and lawmaking they Knowing in advance that everyone hoped it would be. This can sometime quickly that you have to be able to put aside are expected to be accountable to all. does have their own opinion, I’d like to cause problems from other public officials your personal feelings and accept that most On the local front, if you use talk a little about what it’s like to hold a and members of the public. This is true of the time the outcome in a controversial history as a guide, you have to think that public office. especially on the national stage in Congress issue is going to be a compromise where no eventually the current recession will run It seems that being an elected official where sometimes issues are decided by a one gets everything that they want. its course and the Kenner economy will now has never been a more difficult job. handful of votes. Constituents along party In recent years, almost every tough once again have steady funding whereby The vast majority of public officials lines often take the attitude of “We didn’t question facing the executive branch, elected officials and citizens don’t have I’ve covered over the years begin with send you to Washington to compromise” the legislative branch and the judicial to be anxiety-stricken over jobs being lost the very best intentions of helping their toward their Congressmen. Sometimes branch of government, on all levels, has and services to constituents being cut or constituents and their community while voters feel passionately that it has to be been made more difficult by the current whether their police and fire department also trying to maintain their integrity and their way or no way with respect to certain recession that has seen government continued on page 28
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july 2011 Vol. 20 No. 07 A blue birthday for Bobby Kenner Star is a monthly newspaper and is distributed by BY JEFF CROUERE direct mail free to all 20,700 registered voter households in Kenner. An additional 2,000 copies are distributed in over 100 high traffic locations. This month, Jindal was also successful in to remain in Louisiana for legislative Publisher Troy Broussard Bobby Jindal, the thwarting a plan to phase out state income business or natural disasters, he often Editor former whiz kid of taxes. While this has broad support among leaves the state on personal business. His Allan Katz Louisiana politics, voters, the elimination of the income legendary travel schedule has become Managing Editor/Marketing Director turned 40 years tax would have caused major budget fodder for his political opponents, who Candy Lovitt old. Unfortunately problems. Jindal was spared the prospect note that the governor’s security costs Staff Writer/Editor for the governor, it must have been a very of vetoing a popular bill months before he must be paid by state taxpayers even Troy Broussard blue birthday. His legislative agenda for faces the voters for re-election. when he travels to sell books, fundraise or Contributing Writers this session was mostly defeated. While This was not supposed to be the reality campaign. Iftikhar Ahmad James L. Melchers he did score some victories, most of his for the former boy genius. Several years All of his fundraising efforts have John Bull Prat P. Reddy Steve Caraway Rafael E. Saddy major initiatives were not achieved. ago, Bobby Jindal was the rising star in resulted in a massive war chest of $10 Ed Clancy Tony Simon Despite persistent lobbying, his plan to Louisiana and national politics. In 2007, million for Jindal. This hefty cash balance Jeff Crouere Sharon Solomon Keith M. Darcey Ken Trahan merge SUNO and UNO failed to generate he was elected governor amidst great has not scared away his first officially Dan Dormady Doug Turner legislative approval. In addition, his expectations. The people of Louisiana declared opponent, Claiborne Parish Craig Goodwin Guy Williams Thomas R. Lyons Michael S. Yenni short sighted idea to sell state prisons to had suffered through the administrations school teacher Tara Hollis, a conservative Linda R. Martin Paolo Zambito generate revenue to close the budget gap of Edwin Edwards, Mike Foster and Democrat, who recently switched parties. Scott Zimmerman did not even make it to the House floor for Kathleen Blanco and were longing for In a recent interview I had with Ms. Copy Editors debate. His budget was dead on arrival, energetic, reform oriented leadership. Hollis she noted that Jindal’s stewardship Melissa Drake while his plans to consolidate boards of Unfortunately, Jindal delivered very of the economy has been a disaster. It is Monica Zeringue higher education and raise college tuition little of substance along with plenty of hard to argue with Hollis after examining Account Manager costs never generated much legislative disappointment. Jindal’s record. When the governor took Barbara Bellaci support. His major achievement of ethics office in 2008, the state unemployment Distribution Manager David Spako The governor was successful in reform has been derided by critics rate was 3.8 percent, but today it is Printing sustaining his veto of the four-cent cigarette who note that the executive branch is 8.1 percent. In his tenure as governor, Baton Rouge Press © 2011 Kenner Star, Inc. tax renewal. A legislative override would exempted. A bill in this legislative session Louisiana has lost 169,000 jobs, even All Rights Reserved have been a major embarrassment, since to bring much needed transparency to the though he promised to recruit new jobs legislators are rarely willing to challenge governor’s office was defeated. While and industry to the state. His economic KENNER STAR the powerful office of governor. The last Governor Jindal won this legislative development efforts have been mostly P.O. Box 641654 • Kenner, LA 70064 Phone & Fax 468-9125 successful gubernatorial override was victory, advocates of openness in failures, and major facilities like Avondale Email: [email protected] in 1993. Ironically, legislators were able government lost. shipyard and Michoud assembly plant The content of all theme-based columns, to circumvent the governor’s veto and To the governor’s credit, he has been a have shed thousands of jobs. He inherited written by respective professionals in this newspaper, is include the cigarette tax in legislation good manager of state government during a budget surplus of $1 billion, but this year in no way intended to render advice, suggest a course of action, or take the place of an individual consultation funding the TOPS program that did not hurricanes, oil spills and river flooding. the state faced a $1.6 billion deficit. regarding that subject matter. require Jindal’s signature. Nevertheless, when he is not forced continued on page 31 6 July 2011 - KENNER STR Government Hurricane preparedness BY MICHAEL S. YENNI Kenner Mayor The July and other dangerous events had become Homeland Security grants. capabilities are sufficiently maintained through September big business. In fact, it was evolving into In the meantime, more planning has throughout the hurricane season. months are long a new industry for governments in the been underway to better prepare for storm The city administration works closely established as the public sector and private businesses large events. with the East Jefferson Levee District hurricane months and small. Directors and assistant directors have and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in our area and As the federal Department of been undergoing incident management (USACE) concerning levee systems and Kenner has been working to meet the Homeland Security morphed into the training to comply with FEMA standards flood control programs. annual threat that hurricanes present to role of the nation’s umbrella agency for established through the national incident Working closely with the Jefferson our community. emergency management and the unifier of management and incident command Parish Homeland Security and Emergency This is the first year our city has first responders, it also filled the role of the systems (NIMS/ICS). Preparedness Committee, funding for six an office of emergency management nation’s grant giver for local emergency The new Jefferson Parish Emergency shallow water rescue vessels has been and a coordinator to run it. Creation of programs. Operations Center (EOC) in Gretna is now secured for the Kenner police department. the office was an outgrowth of the city In that regard, local governments big operational and members of the Kenner Construction of an emergency administration’s efforts the past four years and small and by the scores began stepping emergency action team are being trained housing unit in the Kenner public works to create an emergency plan to address all up with official emergency management in specialized emergency management facility is nearing completion. This will kinds of emergencies, from hurricanes to squads and departments. Considering the and communications operations. Our enable the city to provide emergency threats from crashes on the ground, the possible millions of dollars in grants that team members will be stationed inside municipal workers a safe environment to water and in the air to nuclear accidents. might become available, such a move the EOC in the event of severe weather. sleep and eat during a storm, ensuring that I don’t mean to say that Kenner was made sense. We will have direct communications with our essential personnel remain within the not prepared for hurricanes in previous For Kenner, the sixth largest city federal, state and parish officials in order city during a severe weather event. years, because it was. We learned a lot in Louisiana and larger than all other to request any resources needed in Kenner. Finally, since 2006, the city has after Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and municipalities in Jefferson combined, The city of Kenner office of operated a unified command post during the threat of Hurricane Gustav in 2008 it made darned good sense. It also made emergency management coordinates severe weather events. Our mayor, police showed we had learned well. good sense to appoint Doug Dodt to head local hurricane preparedness activities chief and fire chief, as well as department However, during those years, the new office. Dodt, the former Kenner throughout the year with a number directors, work side-by-side to achieve attendance by city personnel at state police lieutenant who literally wrote the of federal, state, regional and parish common goals and address the emergency and regional preparedness exercises and book on the city’s emergency plan and has agencies. We plan, train and exercise needs of our citizens. Kenner’s emergency emergency management conferences contacts in police and other emergency alongside FEMA, the Governor’s Office management team is committed to clearly indicated that immediate response agencies throughout the region, brings with of Homeland Security and Emergency teamwork. to the threat and aftermath of hurricanes him a wealth of knowledge and experience Preparedness (GOHSEP), Jefferson Parish Kenner’s office of emergency and other severe storms, disasters, terrorist and the ability to draw up applications for Department of Emergency Management, management can be reached by phone by Louisiana State Police, Jefferson calling 471-2100 or via email at oem@ Parish Sheriff’s Office, as well as the kenner.la.us. If your call is about an Louisiana Department of Transportation emergency you wish to report, use your Two GreaT LocaTions in Kenner and Development (DOTD). This close phone to dial 9-1-1. coordination ensures that region-wide Yenni can be reached at 468-7240 or by email at WiFi all Drive Thru evacuation plans, resources and response [email protected]. locations Kenner Citizen Police Academy session beginning in August 3501 Chateau Blvd. • 465-9444 701 W. Esplanade • 461-9819 Class #26 of the Kenner Citizens’ jail and participate in a ride along with Police Academy will begin on Tuesday, a police officer. Upon completion of the Call Ahead for August 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Kenner program, a graduation ceremony is held To Go Orders! Police Complex located at 500 Veterans for students.
Southwestern Chicken Salad - 8.95 Boulevard. Kenner Police Chief Graduates of the program have Grilled chicken, corn, salsa, balck beans, cheddar jack cheese, cucumbers, Steve Caraway and the Kenner Police the opportunity to join the Kenner tomatoes, & tortilla strips. Served with Southwest ranch dressing. Department are encouraging citizens of Citizens’ Academy Alumni Association Smoked Turkey Salad - 8.50 Smoked turkey, baby swiss, chopped walnuts and sliced apple. Kenner and those working in Kenner to (KCPAAA), through which they can Cobb Salad - 9.25 participate in this unique opportunity to lead the community in improving safety Rows of grilled chicken, crumbled blue cheese, carrots, boiled egg, learn more about police operations. and promoting support for the Kenner cheddar jack cheese, bacon and smoked turkey. Grilled Chicken Spinach Salad - 8.25 Students attend free classes one Police Department. Alumni members can Fresh spinach, grilled chicken, feta cheese, black olives, tomatoes and cucumbers. night per week for 13 weeks and will also volunteer their assistance at various Chef Salad - 9.25 receive instruction from trained police department events. Grilled chicken, smoked ham, cheddar jack cheese, boiled egg, fresh tomatoes, bacon and alfalfa sprouts. officers who are certified in their fields. Graduates may also apply for All salads served on romaine lettuce with wheat crackers and your choice of dressing. The academy provides detailed coverage entry into the KPD Community Police Rasberry Walnut, Caesar, Lite Ranch, Honey Mustard, Fat Free Italian, Hot Bacon, Blue Cheese, Balsmic Basil Vinaigrette. Extra dressing .50. about how the police department works Corps. This program gives members the www.chateaucafe.com in the areas of patrol division functions, opportunity to volunteer and assist the crime prevention, criminal investigations, KPD in its mission. computer forensics, K-9 Unit, crime For more information and to fill out scene procedures, criminal and domestic an application visit the Kenner Police violence laws, narcotics investigations, Department website at www.kennerpd. traffic enforcement, physical fitness, use com. Contact the community relations Open 7 Days • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner of police force and self-defense, gang division at 712-2294, 712-2395 or email awareness and S.W.A.T. Students receive [email protected] with any a tour of police headquarters and the additional questions. KENNER STR - July 2011 7 Government Keeping your kids safe during summer BY STEVE CARAWAY Kenner Police Chief
School is out It’s a good idea to speak to your children alone behavior concerning television and away from pools, canals and lakes, unless for the summer at a young age about the importance of Internet use and having friends over. they’re under adult supervision. Never and the long break staying away from strangers. You should Teenagers: Require your kids to tell leave your child alone in or near a pool. that our kids have also speak to them about the difference you where, when and with whom they If your child does not know how to swim, been anxiously awaiting is finally here. between appropriate and inappropriate are going. Require them to check in with consider signing them up for swimming Much of their time during these next few adult interaction and tell them to seek you at certain times of the day or call lessons even if you don’t own a pool. If months will be spent outdoors and with out you or another trusted adult should them yourself to monitor their activities. you own a pool, keep toys away from the friends. It’s imperative that you know someone hurt them or attempt to hurt Constantly remind your teenager to call pool when not in use, so as to stop children where your child is and with whom at them in any way. before he or she returns home for the from reaching for the toys and possibly all times in order to ensure their safety. Older children: If your child is old evening so you will know an approximate falling in. Also, make sure to store pool- Listed below are some safety tips to keep enough to stay home alone, instruct them arrival time. Encouraging your child to get cleaning chemicals in a securely locked in mind and share with your family, not to keep the doors locked at all times. Give involved in sports, dance or a volunteer area. only during the summer months, but year- them rules for answering or not answering group is a great way to keep them out of Again, I encourage you to share these round. the phone and door when they are alone. trouble. The busier your child is, the less tips with your family. Putting safety first Young children: Make sure to ask Do not allow them to go off alone without likely he or she is to get involved with is the key to an enjoyable summer. On questions and check the background the supervision of a trusted adult. It’s drugs or alcohol. The best way to ensure behalf of the Kenner Police Department, of anyone you hire to supervise your also important to talk with them about the safety of your child is to be observant I wish you and your family a safe and fun- kids. Teach your children to seek out a emergencies and instruct them on what to and to be a good listener. Get to know your filled summer. police officer or security guard if they do and who to call should one occur. Post child’s friends, learn about their activities Chief Caraway can be reached by get separated from you and make sure a list of emergency and trusted adults’ and spend time talking with them every email at [email protected]. Visit the your child knows your full name and numbers in an easy to find location. day. Kenner Police Department website at phone number in the event they get lost. Also, set some ground rules for home Pool Safety: Tell your kids to stay www.kennerpd.com. Kenner Planning Department seeks Call for FREE Wills Trusts beautification grant for Rivertown FORM LIVING DECLARATION BY ALLAN KATZ With instructions Successions Business Law Personal Injury Over 30 years experience MLF Melchers Law Firm 909 West Esplanade Ave., Suite 206, Kenner, LA 70065 (504) 467-1092 www.melcherslawfirm.com James L. Melchers, Attorney-At-Law
Victoria A.M. Smith, M.D. The Kenner Planning Department is amount of the grant being requested for preparing a grant application for the state several weeks. “This is a reimbursement Department of Transportation seeking program where Kenner would put up a landscape improvements, bicycle/ five percent match and the state would NOW pedestrian improvements and historic provide 95 percent of the funds,” said BACK IN corridor preservation in Rivertown. Ince. KENNER “The hopes of getting a major grant Ince said a beautification program for Rivertown beautification has been would make Rivertown more attractive on Kenner’s mind for a long time,” says both to visitors and locals. It would Mike Ince, Kenner’s grant administrator. enhance businesses already operating in “Rivertown would greatly benefit from Rivertown and would help attract new Family Practice a beautification program and it qualifies businesses to the historic neighborhood. for a state grant because it certainly “We’re very hopeful about this,” Men • Women • Children fills the bill as a major 20th Century said Ince. “Rivertown is one of Female Care • Pap Smears rail connection that played a historic Louisiana’s historic neighborhoods Se habla español Contraception role in the development of Louisiana’s that is on the verge of becoming a local fala-se português agricultural and rail systems.” attraction. A major state grant would Ince said the planning department show that Louisiana recognizes both is still putting the finishing touches on the importance and the potential of Office Hours by Appointment its application and won’t know the full Rivertown.” 4228 Williams Blvd., Suite 203 • 496-0138 or 889-4011 8 July 2011 - KENNER STR Business Kenner cell phone users have a stake in possible merger between AT&T and T-Mobile Lake BY ALLAN KATZ 39th St.
Kenner cell phone 3813 h users who are frustrated Florida Ave 38th St. Williams Blvd. by dropped calls and the rising costs of service might be the beneficiaries if a proposed merger between cell phone giants AT&T and T-Mobile come to pass. If the FCC approves the proposed merger, it would mean that the resulting corporation would have enormous resources for improved service, innovation and competitive pricing. “Those areas of High wire act – installing antennas on a cell site is not for faint at heart. Here, two specialists Louisiana, like the city work on antennas at an AT&T cell site near the interstate. of Kenner, that have sometimes felt by-passed in the move toward million. mobile broadband and wireless service would Joining with Jindal in endorsing the proposed be tremendously benefited by the combination AT&T merger with T-Mobile are two major of T-Mobile’s and AT&T’s technologically unions affiliated with AT&T. They are the compatible networks that offer a fast, efficient Communications Workers of America and the and certain solution to meet consumer demand for International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. 4G LTE (long-term evolution) mobile broadband “The acquisition of T-Mobile USA by AT&T is while improving service and helping drive growth good news for everyone who realizes that the and investment in U.S. broadband networks,” United States needs to catch up to the rest of the said Bonnie W. Eades, regional director for AT&T world when it comes to broadband speed and Roofing • Patio Covers • Carports Louisiana. build out,” says Larry Cohen, President of the Glass Rooms • Siding • Window Screens Windows Re-Screening • Screen Rooms Among those who agree is Louisiana Communications Workers of America. Replacement Windows • Pool Enclosures Governor Bobby Jindal who has endorsed the Cohen notes that driven by explosive growth proposed merger between AT&T and T-Mobile. In for mobile broadband, the U.S. faces what are FREE ESTIMATES a letter to the FCC, Jindal said, “The availability known as spectrum constraints. Spectrum is the of mobile broadband is a critical component to full range of airwave frequencies that enable drawing in new businesses and growing the ones everything from broadcast television to cell phones already in our state. With this merger, Louisiana to mobile broadband and even baby monitors. triple communities and businesses, especially in The growth of airwave-dependent devices like our rural and suburban areas, will be able to smart phones and tablet computers has been participate and compete even more in the global unprecedented. The FCC says that “mobile data economy.” Jindal noted that rural and suburban demand will exceed available capacity by 2013.” CONSTRUCTION, CO. parishes make up more than half of Louisiana That is why Eades says a combination of 2158 Kenner Ave. • Kenner, LA and the expansion of technology will help spur T-Mobile’s and AT&T technologically compatible Licensed & Insured innovation and economic development in areas networks offers a fast, efficient and certain www.bbbconstruction.com that need it most. solution to meet consumer demands for mobile “Adding mobile broadband will help create broadband investment and development in the more opportunities for Louisianans – Louisianans U.S. who will not have to leave our state to secure a “That is why,” says Eades, “Kenner has Looking for great education or find a rewarding career,” said a vested interest in the FCC’s decision on the the governor. proposed AT&T-T-Mobile merger. It won’t just GRACE KING Eades noted that even before the proposed have an epic impact on communications in New merger, AT&T has plans to expand its facilities in York, Chicago and Los Angeles but also in Kenner, HIGH SCHOOL Louisiana. In 2011, AT&T plans major expansions River Ridge, Metairie and the River Parishes. in their wireless and wire line networks, including We all pause to wonder now and then how we Class of 1971 an upgrade of more than 700 cell sites with ever got along without cell phones, computers, enhanced backhaul connections along with plans Facebook and Twitter. The fact is we need to make Graduates to build at least 30 new cell sites throughout the sure that we keep improving these innovations state. Equally important, AT&T spent $233.7 and creating new ones. One way to do that is to million on goods and services purchased from create companies that have the ability that we can Contact: suppliers based in Louisiana in 2009. “This achieve our communications goals both nationally spending supports jobs and economic activity all and locally, which certainly includes the merger Facebook group: across Louisiana,” said Eades. of AT&T and T-Mobile. We’re hoping we can win GKHS Class of 1971 AT&T employs almost 5,500 people in the same kind of support in Kenner that we got in Louisiana and has a payroll of more than $332 Baton Rouge from Governor Jindal.” KENNER STR - July 2011 9 Automotive Summer car care tips BY SCOTT ZIMMERMAN
W h e n sunlight. This can cause your interior evaporation through the gas cap and will the summer. This will save on corrosion on summer is upon and hard surfaces to burn your skin save you money. your paintwork, too. us, we can expect and practically melt anything left in Oil and filter When you are getting ready for the gentle, warm the car. Remember to never leave your Oil should be changed every 3,000 that trip to the beach or to your favorite t e m p e r a t u r e s kids, animals or electronics in a parked to 5,000 miles or every three months and location you should pack a travel kit to of spring to be car in the summer heat. Also, do not in accordance with the manufacturer’s put inside your car. Include drinking long gone and the sweltering hot days to leave laptop computers, music players, warranty and maintenance manual. water, sun block, insect repellent and a return. While you may dread this for one camera or cell phones in a parked car as Performing a simple oil and filter change first aid kit. You should also carry an extra reason or another, here are some hints the heat can damage them. will noticeably improve your car and gallon of windshield wiper fluid, a gallon and tips to get, and keep, your vehicle in Park in the shade whenever possible engine performance and save you about container with 50 percent coolant and 50 shape for summer. and use a windshield cover to reflect two percent on your gas costs from better percent water and a couple of quarts of Refrigerate the rays of the sun. Keeping the vehicle gas mileage. oil. You want to make sure your car is in Manufacturers usually recommend cool is only part of the equation. The Windshield, wiper blade and screen tip-top shape for the long summer days. running the air conditioner for 10 to cooler your car is, not only will you wash An efficiently running car gets better gas 15 minutes each week during the cold have more comfort but you will reduce There is nothing worse than driving mileage. You don’t want to get stranded in months in order to maintain the system. the rate of evaporation of gas from the down a hot, dusty road when a bug goes the sweltering heat. This is the time of year However, many drivers simply turn the tank which is a direct cost saving to “splat” in the middle of the windshield. As to pack everyone in the car and have some system off in the winter and then wonder you. If you do not have adequate shade you put on the wipers and look for a jet of fun in the sun. By being prepared and ready why it is not working several months later you can purchase a car cover with high fluid to clean off the offending bug stain – for anything the summer can dish out, you when the warm weather comes around. UV resistance to block out those harsh all you see is a dried set of streaks because will feel more at ease when you take that Check for vapor emissions from the rays effectively and to also provide there is no screen wash and the wiper blades trip to the beach, lake or park. vents when you run the air conditioning good water protection for those summer have lived out their life thanks to the cold Scott Zimmerman is the owner of as this is a sign of low coolant and a thunder storms. temperatures of winter. To ready your car for Scotty’s Tire and Automotive, Inc., a family- refresh of the system is usually required In this light, make sure you ensure summer change the wiper blades and top off owned and operated full-service tire and and will maximize your comfort while the gas cap is on tight and not just the window wash following the directions automotive shop, located at 4200 Williams minimizing the cost to you. turned until you hear the “click” when for summer driving as the concentrations Boulevard in Kenner. Store hours are 7:30 Beware of the heat you fill up. Gas evaporates quickly differ between the seasons. For example in a.m.-5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday. Car temperatures can climb to in the hot sun and ensuring an tight the summer you don’t need anti-freeze in Scotty’s website is www.scottystireauto. 160 degrees when parked in direct seal, if possible, will help to prevent the wash. Do not buy these products during com.
The auto market, where are we headed? BY DOUG TURNER
In May We are in uncharted territory and WIN A of this year it is hard to predict when prices will new car sales ease. The pre-owned market is about FREE slowed down supply and demand, so, until new car CARNIVAL considerably because of high gas sales rebound there will be less trade- prices, but mostly because of the ins which will keep the supply down. CRUISE shortage of inventory caused by the The summer months are usually FOR TWO! earthquake in Japan. very good for new and pre-owned WINNER! MAY 11 - AUGUST 26 As I wrote about a few months ago, sales, so I’m sure we will handle WEDNESDAYS - FRIDAYS Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Mazda and whatever comes next. Hopefully by NOON - MIDNIGHT ONE LUCKY CUSTOMER WILL WIN A other car manufacturers are running the time this column is read in July 2011 CHEVROLET short on supply so they have cut out things will be moving back to normal most of the incentives, rebates, low with lower prices and the dealers will or zero percent interest rates. This has be “dealin!” CAMARO! had the effect of dealers pulling back Doug Turner is president of on low gross profit deals because they Deal’n Doug’s Autoplex, which stocks JULY 1 - AUGUST 27 don’t have enough cars in the pipeline all types of vehicles, cars, trucks, FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS to replace them. The outlook is for SUVs and vans priced from $5,000 continued slow sales until around the to $25,000, located at 6900 Veterans end of summer. Boulevard in Metairie. Turner, in the 7PM - 2AM It appears this new car situation has automobile business for over 30 years had a dramatic effect on the pre-owned and an twelve year member of the market. The new car dealers have Better Business Bureau, was recently jumped into the pre-owned market to appointed by Governor Bobby Jindal offset the lack of new car sales and to the board of the Louisiana Used 1700 JOE YENNI BLVD. KENNER, LA 70065 this has driven the wholesale prices up Vehicle Commission, which licenses 504.466.8525 Must be at least 21 years of age, Must show proof of a valid government-issued photo ID and be a member of the Twin Spires Players Club. Management dramatically. For instance, the NADA and oversees the used vehicle industry reserves all rights to alter or cancel this promotion at any time. See offi cial rules for details. Participating locations only: Chalmette, Gretna, Kenner, and LaPlace. book value on my 2008 Lexus LS460 in Louisiana. Turner can be reached rose more than $3,000 from May to at 887-3131 or online at dougturner@ GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-877-770-STOP June. dealndougs.com. 10 July 2011 - KENNER STR Health
Ochsner - Kenner offers full range of colon screenings that could save your life By Paolo Zambito
It is a well because it’s the simplest, least expensive one centimeter, but is less sensitive to scheduling your gastroenterology known fact test and can be done in the privacy of smaller defects. medical screening, contact Ochsner that medical your home. The purpose of the FOBT is The American Cancer Society Medical Center-Kenner at 464-8000. screenings and detection of hidden, or “occult” blood, recommends that regular screening for Paolo Zambito, R.N., is chief early detection of many diseases can which might be an indication of cancer colorectal cancer start at age 50 with executive officer at Ochsner Medical save your life. Each year, more than or large polyps. a fecal occult blood test every year, a Center-Kenner and has served in this 56,000 people die from colorectal Colonoscopy flexible sigmoidoscopy and a double- role for six years. Zambito has been at cancer, and regular screenings could With colonoscopy, while under contrast barium enema every five years the Kenner facility for over 20 years. prevent almost all of these deaths. Yet, mild sedation, a gastroenterologist or and a colonoscopy is recommended Zambito, who serves on the boards of fewer than half of colorectal cancers other specialist uses a slender, flexible, every 10 years. the National Kidney Foundation of will be diagnosed at an early stage, when lighted colonoscope to inspect the The endoscopy unit at Ochsner- Louisiana and the Louisiana Extended treatment is most effective. “Ochsner colon and remove polyps or abnormal Kenner offers all of these screenings Care Hospital of Kenner is also a member Medical Center-Kenner offers a full tissue. The high quality picture from the and more. “Our patients are very of the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce range of gastrointestinal procedures,” colonoscope is shown on a TV monitor, appreciative of the fact that they can and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce says Kenny Custard, supervisor, and gives a clear, detailed view. have their screenings done close to of Louisiana. For more information of endoscopy department. “Any screening Flexible sigmoidoscopy home,” says Custard. “We are a full- the services and physicians at Ochsner that can be done in the larger hospitals Flexible sigmoidoscopy is a widely service, quality hospital offering a Medical Center-Kenner call 464-8000. in the city can also be done right here at used test in which a doctor uses a compassionate, personal environment.” Ochsner-Kenner.” slender, flexible, lighted tube to inspect For additional information on There are four basic tests that, when the lower one-third to one-half of the used regularly, permit detection and colon, where most polyps are found. removal of precancerous polyps in the Double contrast barium enema Common foot injuries colon or rectum. This slow-growing (DCBE) BY CRAIG GOODWIN cancer can take up to ten years to With double contrast barium enema develop, which leaves a generously wide (DCBE), a harmless white dye allows a Injuries to tissue to allow it to heal. Also located window of opportunity for screening. radiologist to X-ray the colon without the foot are a in the arch area are arch ligaments that Fecal occult blood test (FOBT) inserting a scope. DCBE is an excellent very common attach to the heel bone (calcaneus). Most people start with the FOBT tool for detecting lesions larger than o c c u r r e n c e This is the site that bone spurs can both in the lay develop. This condition usually occurs and athletic from tightness in the ligament structure population. Foot injuries range from of the arch and stress placed upon its “turf” toe, plantar fasciitis, Morton’s attachment. Again, orthotic inserts help neuroma and fractures. The foot should relieve the pressure and decrease the The Kenner Professional Business be protected at all times with shoes pain. Association’s (KPBA) that help support our arches and help Morton’s neuroma is a condition Monthly Luncheon disperse or cushion our body weight. whereby a large nerve located between Date: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 Walking in shoes that do not support the third and fourth toes becomes the arch area and are too tight in the toe compressed and irritated. This Guest Speaker: Jefferson Parish President box can cause injuries to the foot. condition is more common in women John Young “Turf” toe is an inflammation than men, possibly because women Reserved tables of 8 - $200 condition of the joint between the first wear confining shoes more often. 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Real Estate 3500 Chateau Blvd., Suite 501 Lawn care Kenner BY LINDA R. MARTIN Summer is in the air and plants is the best thing you can do to clean the air SABELLA’S that means that homebuyers and grass is considered to be better than most are going to be paying just as other plants or trees at removing carbon and other PLUMBING much attention to the exterior impurities from the atmosphere. Through the process SMALL JOBS of a home as the interior. of photosynthesis, grass takes carbon from the air Those shopping for a home and stores it in the ground. Repairs • Drain Cleaning want to envision their kids “A grass lawn enriches the soil by providing playing in the yard, their friends coming over for a home for beneficial microorganisms and insects Hot Water Heaters barbeques and the lazy Sunday afternoon laying on that eat nature’s leftovers – decomposing grass • the lawn. clippings, plant leaves and other vegetation-and Residential Repairs While people are inclined to bring in flowers, recycle nutrients back into the soil,” said Michael paint the deck and work on the curb appeal, often McDermott, a lawn care expert in Larchmont, N.Y. Servicing Metairie & Kenner the lawn itself is neglected. The positives of a well- “It also pollinates plants and serves as food for other maintained grass yard are many and it’s important to animals, making grass an important part of nature’s 818-0007 get your grass in tip-top shape before showing your cycle.” Sammy Sabella Owner/Operated home. An important component of growing grass is Licensed Master Plumber Over 25 Years When it comes to growing grass, consistent care to properly water it,and it is better to water deeply is key and failure to invest in long-term turf care can (down to a depth of six inches) and less frequently, open the window to any number of problems in your than lightly and more often. If your lawn dulls in CRACK REPAIR SPECIALIST lawn. color or begins to wilt, then your lawn needs water. It’s also important to give your grass the Make sure to sweep any fertilizer that lands on AL FENNER fertilizing lawn care and control treatments it needs driveways and sidewalks back on to the lawn. THE REPAIRMAN based on the season. Lawn care for growing grass Grass also acts like a natural air conditioner WINDSHIELD as we enter summer months has different needs than that cools the air as it releases water vapor through what is expected in late summer and fall. its blades. The water evaporates and draws heat, The way you mow your lawn can either make cooling the air in the process. As a result, lawns are a growing grass easier or harder. In the spring, you need safer surface for children to play on and provide the to keep the grass high. You never want to remove cool comfort we desire on hot days. Those are selling more than one-third of the total blade height when points that can help any home sale. mowing or you could chop off the food-producing LindaPROFESSIONAL R. Martin can be •reached TOP QUALITYat (504) (443- parts of the grass blade and end up with a brown 6464).15” Prudential Line Cracks Gardner Realtors• Bullseye is an • Stars lawn instead of a green one. independently owned and operated member of You should also leave grass clippings on the lawn PrudentialALL Real WORK Estate Affiliates. GUARANTEED Inc., a Prudential to help recycle important lawn fertilizing nutrients. company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Visit our MOBILE SERVICE Established 1986 Lawn care experts share that growing green website, www.prudentialgardner.com ONLY 736-0777 12 July 2011 - KENNER STR Banking You have to know when to hold them BY GUY WILLIAMS
In his song, In finance we really do need to know knowing what you know now, it may be Think about what companies will benefit “The Gambler” the same thing. There are investments that time to sell. from the recovery and also which ones Kenny Rogers said should be held and some that should be So, if you wouldn’t buy it again, it will benefit from the retirement of the “You have to know sold. The most common mistake that many may be wise to sell and buy what you think baby boom generation. when to hold them, of us make is to hold on to investments would be best for the future. A stock may Also, consider expanding the “know know when to fold them, know when to that no longer make sense. have fallen because the market changed. when to hold” strategy to the other things walk away and know when to run.” No one wants to sell at a loss. Our Barnes and Noble and Blockbuster in your life. Do you have clothes, exercise Kenny was talking about a card mental logic is “This stock hasn’t done are two examples of stocks where the equipment or equipment that you are player’s options. Some cards should be well but I want to keep it until I get back fundamentals of the market changed. unlikely to use? If so, sell or give it away. held and some discarded. Also, some to my cost.” When the market changes, values may Clearing the house and garage can help poker hands should be valued highly The market doesn’t know what you never recover. to clear your mind and reduce clutter and and some thrown away. He also made paid for a stock, nor does it care. It is This approach will give you a chance stress. the point that at times the deck is stacked easy to look at your cost as an important to relook at your investments and to buy Finally, even though I used the against you or the game is fixed, in those milestone that keeps you from selling what makes sense in today’s market. You gambler to introduce this strategy. For cases you should run away. until you get back to your cost. always want to invest with a look toward goodness sake, don’t think that I am He could have been talking about A more realistic way to look at the future, not a look into the past. The endorsing gambling for everybody. We finance. Some investments should be investments is to consider the current ideal investment portfolio is positioned to see far too many lives ruined and fortunes sold, some increased and sometimes you market value as the real and accurate cost. increase in value because of what is likely lost when folks get hooked on gambling. need to run away. We are at a turning point A good way to consider your to come next in the economy. Guy Williams is president and chief in our economy. Interest rates are very low investments is to look at what you really With that in mind, interest rates are executive officer of Gulf Coast Bank and stock prices are relatively high. Real want to own given the amount of money very low right now. This is probably not and Trust Company. Their Kenner estate is trending down while the price of that you have. the time to buy long, fixed-rate bonds. Real branch office is located at 3410 Williams gold is way up. So how do you “Know A clarifying question would be “If I estate has been battered so that prices are Boulevard. Brian Behlar, branch manager, when to hold them, know when to fold sold everything and had to reinvest the now relatively low. This may be the time to can be contacted at 565-3661. Visit Gulf them, know when to walk away and know cash what would I buy?” If you own buy that investment double or condo. Coast Bank and Trust’s website at www. when to run?” stocks that you would not buy today The U.S. economy will recover. gulfbank.com. Health EJGH sets national standard in cancer care BY KEITH M. DARCEY
Four years Debbie Schmitz was named EJGH’s Commission on Cancer, the accrediting EJGH now has four navigators. ago, East Jefferson first navigator, a role she took and helped body that approves cancer programs has These dedicated professionals serve General Hospital redefine over the past four years. “I work declared that all accredited programs must as nurse, confidant, friend and advisor transformed the with both the physicians and the patients adopt the navigator model and that model to their patients. It is a unique role that experience of to ensure that every effort is made to must be instituted by 2015. has proved to be extremely effective in cancer patients remove the mystery and give the patient Earlier this year, EJGH once again helping patients win their battle with in our region by introducing the Cancer the information they need to play a established itself at the forefront of cancer. The EJGH navigators are Anna Navigator program. A Cancer Navigator positive role in their own treatment. I love patient-centric care when they established Heim, breast cancer navigator; Debbie works with cancer patients, and their my job. I love the fact that every day we Site-Specific Navigators to assist cancer Schmitz, navigator for prostate and other families, from the time of diagnosis all work together creating new survivors.” patients. Now, there are navigators cancers; Margaret Penick, lung/colorectal until survivorship is achieved. They help The Cancer Navigator model has concentrating on cancers of the breast, navigator and Shawn Neely, breast cancer coordinate patient treatment schedules, proved to be so successful that it’s being lung, prostate, colon and more. These navigator. support groups and assist in every aspect endorsed by prestigious groups such as navigators are all long-time nurses whose In the past four years, EJGH has done of care so the patient has a one-on-one the American Cancer Society and the backgrounds have given them the unique a great deal to enhance cancer care in this resource throughout their cancer journey. Hospital Advisory Board. In fact, The skill sets required to be an effective region. The first and perhaps boldest step liaison between the patient and multiple was becoming an M.D. Anderson affiliate physicians or care providers. hospital. Affiliation means that EJGH • Ballet • Tap • Modern DANCE CLASSES Mattie Hobley is director of Oncology physicians who become credentialed • Jazz/Hip Hop • Acrobatics Services at EJGH. She has long been members of the M.D. Anderson • Preschool Dance FOR an advocate for this more personalized Physicians Network gain access to • We Provide Fun for All ages Through a small class ALL AGES approach to patient care, “Nothing is the treatment protocols developed and environment! AT KENNER’S more frightening than a cancer diagnosis. used at MD Anderson Cancer Center in • Family oriented Recitals VETERANS LOCATION The navigator’s role is to explain and Houston, Texas. As part of affiliation, • Exercise while your child attends dance class! simplify things so all the patient needs to EJGH shares their outcomes and data concentrate on is getting well.” She goes with M.D. Anderson for review to ensure Zumba classes at three locations: 2401 Veterans in Kenner, on to explain the role in more specific that EJGH patients are receiving the best 3333 Kingman & 4631 W. Napoleon in Metairie. terms, “Patients may undergo a series of care possible. Another key development 2216 Metairie Rd. CDA ance& Fitness Classes 7 days a week! D treatments and diagnostic tests in a variety in cancer care has been the development of locations over a long period of time. of the navigator program which is now The navigator will make sure all that takes being embraced by hospitals throughout place seamlessly and removes the mystery the nation and copied even within our from the process so the patient and their own region to varying degrees. The family knows exactly what is happening final development has been the capital For class schedules and more information Zumba® and Zumba Fitness ® are registered www.cdadance.com (504) 466-5856 trademarks of Zumba Fitness, LLC at every step of the journey.” continued on page 31 JANUARY 2009
KENNER’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1991 Long-needed, long-delayed sewer infrastructure VOL. 18, NO. 1 Developer says demolition of Chateau Village upgrade and repairs finally Walgreen’s at Vintage mall may be delayed, Councilwoman about to become reality and Williams wins DeFrancesch not happy aboutolition permit, that the knock down of By ALLAN KATZ approval of councilman, By ALLAN KATZ Chateau Village was supposed tober 14, Since 1994, begin no later than Decem neighborhood groups Demolition of Kenner City 2008. the old, crum- By ALLAN KATZ Developer Mohan Kailas said dem- Councilwoman- bling Chateau at-Large Jeannie olition has been delayed because Village shop- BlackNOVEMBER has been 2009 Kenner District 3 Councilman Ben bankers are reluctant to make loans ping mall may KENNER ST★R JULY 2005 1 trying to con- Zahn and community leaders are pleased KENNER’S COMMUNITYduring NEWSPAPER the nation’s SINCE 1991 current fiscal be delayed vince Kenner MARCh 2011 with plans to build a gleaming new VOL. 18, NO. 11 crises. DeFranceschMayor Muniz: responded, Kenner as far in serious because of the mayors and fel- Walgreen’s on the northeast★★ side of the as she’sfinancial concerned, Kailastrouble, made millage a increase Councilwoman-at-Large ★ Annual nner postalKe credit crunch, low Council Jeannie Black Vintage and Williams Boulevard inter- commitment and she regrets that he . food drive set for KENNER’Sneeded COMMUNITY to avert NEWSPAPER drophousehold in SINCEquality may 1991 of life KENNER ST#R Government section says the devel- members that the 8 MAY 2009 ★ ★ District 4 has not livedBy ALLAN up KATZ to the agreed-uponbe necessary to Since 2006, Kenner’s Fire Department “This will be an important new retail November 5, 6, and oper.7 But help finish pay- city’s sewer lines need a majorhas saved 27 lives # VOL. 20, NO.Councilwoman 3 By ALLAN KATZ scheduleMayor that Ed should Muniz says have that begunKenner ing for a ★anchor serving★ the growing★ community Kenner District rebuilding of rebuilding program. a pull-out brochure that Maria DeFrancesch is in serious financial trouble. Playground repairs and upgrades continue, new programsStaryou will are find underway demolition no later than December Kenner Parks and Recreation Director The 20th postal food drive to assist the The mayor, who is completing his Kenner’s sewer After almost 15 years of trying, By KEN MARROCCOLI, amount of funds allocated to the play- will give you details on all of our upcom- around it,” said Councilman Zahn. “The JULY 2005 a roj- p KFD Chief Hellmers says city Hurricane Katrina and we will be so grounds immediately after Hurricane ing classes and programs that are being 2008. first term in office, says that the system, We have begun Kenner Food4 Councilwoman Bank and the city’s most Maria JUNE 2010 happy to finally stop the leaks at these Katrina and have voiced our concerns offered for the summer. We have a wide KENNER’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1991 to see progress on lot where the Walgreen’s will be con- combination of Hurricane Katrina ect that has beenCouncilmember Black finally has a gymnasiums. Several other gyms have and provided written and photographic range of activities for people of all inter- VOL. 14, NO. 7 Chiefneedy residents Caraway is set for NovemberKenner 5, 6 asks voters to“We support have to work together property with the tax Kenner Mayor repairs and delayed and put Ed Muniz already had their roofs replaced, includ- documentation of the true extent of the est levels and ages from ceramics to gar- and 7. EveryoneDeFrancesch, whoKENNER receives the who ST hasR - J workeduly 2011 with and the current recession have dealt needs property tax proposalsKENNER ST upgrades at the structed has never previously been pro- 13 mayor who agrees that sewer system R - May 2011 ing Muss Bertolino, Galatas and Butch damage. FEMA has been extremely dening classes to art classes. We are also off for some 30 Star in the mail will get a brown food developerKenner and finances I’m “a going one-twoonesty om- to punch.” c continue BY ALLAN KATZ 7 city of Kenner Parks. Several construc- Duhe. This is aVOL. big step 19, as it allowsNO. 5us to helpful to us and has gone out of its way holding registration this month for our the developer for months on plans for Now, says Muniz, h years. upgrading and repairs are a matter of assist inus correcting the deficiencies. L.A. Muhleisenductive and I’m and very pleased to help millagesdrive donation bag that dedicated they are asked to to Kenner Police Department tion projects are either underway or do some planned upgrades inside of these to summerKENNER’S camp. The children COMMUNITY who attend NEWSPAPER SINCE 1991 Kenner voters will decide on civil serviceKENNER’S in AprilCOMMUNITY1 ballot willbudget to2006 be doNEWSPAPER a proposal that,” is fundedelection that saidSINCE calls by Councilwoman 1991for anythe property tax millages.“It pains me to say this,” said recently completed. The Butch Duhe facilities that will be a tremendous We are in the process of receiving new our summer camps have an enormous fill and leavea new in or Chateaunearservice, their mailwhich Village boxFEBRUARY will on have shopping the support 2009“Click of cur- It or Ticket”pels him to tell the Kenner 2011 City When Kenner the opportunity bring it into commerce.By Stirling ALLAN KATZ BY ALLAN KATZ city charter to follow state law on when elec- urgency and a City Council that is playground concession stand is in the improvement to benefit all of our chil- project worksheets for the parks and look amount of fun and have APRIL 2009 Son Funeral Home the food drive days. rent Mayor Phil Capitano, has been set by For oneCouncil, thing, along hewith says,Kenner’s it busi- was a mistakeMuniz. “I am by not a a mayor who loves Government final stages of construction and we are dren. Other items that have been com- forward to continued improvements in to take field trips that are both education- MAY 2010 BY STEVE CARAWAYDeFrancesch. “At the same time the Firefighter Joe Sunseri Properties, the developer, has been very Kenner’sVOL. 19,mall, postalNO. 6 saidcarriers, a delay working in the demolition tions are called and whoness has and the civic authoritybasketball leaders to andvarsitiescontinued the vot- won more ontaxes. pagethan 120I 25would do almost anything to looking forward to the grand opening. pleted are newKenner air conditioning units at Councilmanthe near future with the remainder of Gregoryal and enjoyable. For more Carroll: information Wants KENNER’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERstill serving SINCE Kenner 1991 Kenner Policethe Chief Kenner City Council for April 1, 2006.Joe Stagni:previous Kenner administration District 2 overCouncilman six years ago is todriven makeunanimously to excel with her. This project has been a long time coming several gyms throughout the city includ- these projects. I want to extend my about any of our Leisure Services For the second time, Kenner voters will call an election if thereers, is a that vacant it may mayoral,games. be essential Stagni was in 2010 named All-Districtavoid a tax increase, especially inarrived at the medical Fee increases by under the scheduleauspices ofAlso Local will on tterarriers,4342 the be C April a problem. 1 ballot will beKenner four pro-BY ALLANPolice KATZ Chief Mayor Ed Muniz and the six other KENNER’S COMMUNITYwith the NEWSPAPER plans being drawn in 2003 SINCE and ing 1991 Muss Bertolino playground; new thanks to the FEMA and state representa- Classes please call 468-7268. after 56cooperative years and we havego to had the threepolls to meet-decideSteve whetherNational Caraway they Association want is an of Leall- council or thepolice police chief’sto post.pass department’s a millageand All-State,increase funding ofalthough about dependent he wasthe often middle the on of a sales recession. But, I’m we feel that this will be a welcome addi- green vinyl coated fencing at all of the tives for all theirVOL. hard work, 18, with NO. a spe- 2 We are now signing people up for new posed changes to the Kenner City Charter. capital improvement projects in District 1’s future According to the developer’s dem-Joe Stagni would be very pleased if, shortest player on the floor. not going to lie about it or pretendemergency, the two-year- tion to this growing playground. Another parks in District 3; and tennis court cial thanks to city legal advisor Mike sports, boxing, wrestling and mixed mar- Kenner City Council a civil service system developedwill pick for up city the donation bags filled Voters will also decidefive mills whether in order all to properly fund VOL. 18, NO. 4 BY ALLAN fencing, KATZ nets, wind- Hard-pressed Kenner Food By TROY BROUSSARDings with the adjacent neighbors andout supporter of MayorOne calls for the city council to Theapprove Kenner tax revenues. As it has turned out, he says, sales Counciltaxes members have joined with project that is about to begin is the upgrades with new Gaffney, as all have helped us to work tial arts within the Kenner Recreation hall. with food from residents as they deliv- when hisseven political council careervan members isoccupants. over,the can heKenner isbe elected FailurePolice“I’ve as and tried toFire towear bring athe seat samethat beltpassion we can live in a dream worldold girl had been pulled Wentwood concession complex. This screen and painting at some of them. We through recovery. Program. These city programs are not hoped to generate the budget by June 15, rather than June 1. continued on pagepproving 26 measures that will VOL. 18, NO. 12 continuedA previous referendum on pageMichael 17 on civil S. service Yenni’s Police Departmentremembered as a arecouncilman too volatile, Departments.who gave unpredictableand In addition, drive to myMuniz work and as a subject Kenner to suddenBlack in a complex was completely damaged by have several other areas that we are Baseball and softball seasons are upon really newthe as they playgrounds have been on hiatus back to their pre- $8 million investment in Kenner, Big Easy Self Storage,er their routes. Employees pays from the off food bank, council chair.contributes Currently, the to charter more allows fatalities than any otherand $50 plus courtfrom costs the for swimming subsequent pool Bank trying to raise $3,500 An aerial photograph from the mid- Proponents say the changes will give the his very best. Solomonsays a $3 a yearCouncilman service family charge that I per displayed as a Hurricane Katrina and forced to close focusing on Districtto upgrade in1 theCouncilman very near us Gregory and weKenner are continuingCarroll isto seea 49-year-old the num-KENNER’S getsover COMMUNITYthe pastKatrina several its NEWSPAPER years. status,first Kenner SINCE so 1991 thehas children who $300,000 per year lost by a narrow marginproposed in which 1999 whenhas April been overwhelmed 2 tax with requests for food,is once will trans- again only the twoswings at-large tocouncil allow members for planning to in regards to personnel or Mayor Muniz said 2009-10 budget may be $2 million very storied history with In fact, all of his life, Stagni has been immediately bring more than $4 mil- future, which is new lighting at all of the ber of participants increase over the past always had a 1950s that hangs in Rivertown’s Exhibition mayor, the council and the public more time single traffic-relatedteenager behavior trying to help– evenJohn Curtis drunk winviolations. a The Louisianaand was stretchedHighway outSafety in credited with increasing the national belt because the structure was unsafe. The life-long KennerMayor resident Muniz who says asks he hasfor bright, additional ambitious participatefunds now, in our programsmembers can enjoy of Louis Congemi was mayor.port Congemi the collected items from both post offices. “The recession has servereally as taken council chairman. Beautification programs bids are in and contracts are being signed ballparks and upgraded restroom facili- few years. We are currently reaching pre- boxing so we felt that it was time to bring By ALLAN KATZ Facing its most serious deficit in history KENNER ST VOL. 20, NO. 5 joining localdrivencontinued to excel. on page 26 state championship,” said Stagni. “I’ve plans in mind for his district – a combinationfor commercial of community freezer dECEMBER 2009 Hall is of the intersection of Williams R - May 2011packagea tremendous that includesbite outto studyof the a and Kenner consider economy budgetary and weissues. are facing a record num-driving.equipment.KENNER’S Unfortunately, Property COMMUNITY taxes too manyby NEWSPAPER contrast people are SINCE Commissionpredictable 1991lion of estimates capitalthe kitchen. improvements that this law could to the usage rate from 58 percent in 1994 to so we look forward to construction ties. With all that said,Kenner we are not content CityKatrina Council levelseconomic with participation more and weinclinedback a sport specialistthe that tosame helps wait great fit the billfacilities for indi- I did when opposed civil service. 21 His friendsBut recalltheplans most that attention as a teenager, is $10 certain alwaysto be million wanted to excel in my work as a District 2 Councilman lower due to recession impactbeginning on this month.sales This facility tax will revenuewith the amount of progress that has been hope to see this trend continue. We feel vidual accomplishment and helps train that could force cutbacks in city servicesBoulevard and and Veterans Highway from a Another charter change issueand on national the April projectsVOL. withBy 17,ALLAN NO.quality KATZ 9 of life improvements – to ensureKENNER’S COMMUNITYgrowing NEWSPAPER up in SINCEKenner,” 1991 Carroll said. Gregory SEPTEMBERCarroll, 2008 The upcoming referendumnew eight-mill on civil property garnered byand the civil measurable.Mayor service issue Muniz which Caraway cancels said an telephone additional changecontract,Joe Stagni The child had eluded replace the portable trailer and the port-o- done to date and are always looking to that this is a greatBy opportunity ALLAN to have KATZthe body and mindBy to ALLAN overcome adversi- KATZ personnel layoffs, the Kenner City Council $26 million renovation replaceslaw enforcement old Holiday agencies and safetyStagni drove himselfstill toneed become a toughone of reminder,chiropractor, soa husband the Kenner and a father save and 22Kenner lives in Louisiana sewer system every and year. opens thean observedMAY 2011 usage rate of 85 percent in brighten East, West work witht the facility inthe for a coming year than Kenner District 1 vantage point that looks out toward Airline lets that have been out a get otherDistrict projects underway1 keeps and pace accom- withyour all child the comeother out districts to the parks throughout and join ty. These sportsIn regard are being to offered blight to chil-and improving The largest investment in the histo- KPD Chief Caraway continued on page 31 By ALLAN KATZ In a state of the city speech to members of SPEECH HIGHLIGHTS C Councilman elected. at its April 8, 2010 meeting adopted many tax to fund operatingadvocates across the country in supportthe bestflared point in guardsthePolicein late policeever 1990s Department createsto play and funding athas John continued department willmadea civic be leader. by out the It’s in of justpreviousfull information always force been administration in There technology, were 23,382her adult occupants supervisors of for2010. Belt usage saves thousands of lives few years since the demolition of the old plished.the city. the Kenner Professional andin the Business fun with other children their age. dren agesneighborhoods, 13 and older.Zephyrsthe Participating $650,000 Carroll weE is lost a said when offhe the millageKenner and was running Star Drive. L.A. Muhleisen and Son Funeral Curtis High School.movie He was a starter complex at door to long-term improvements that VOL.the current 20, NO. fiscal 3 year.” Associationerous meetings on November with 17, 2009, Mayor See page 28. rolled back. SeveralL other agencies realized the Sports DistrictThe 2 Councilman city Joesaid of Stagni. 60 Kenner’sgroupsfor in more than six years. annual Capitano spoke for fiscal year budget for 2011-2012 facility. We have had num“Miss Lucille”Participating in Macy’ssports is a great way to setsgreat way October to become involved and grandmay E openingry of Kenner’s date Districtincreases 2 isin payingfees that it off hopes will generateHome Director, LouisInn A. Muhleisen, with Jr., sparkling, newcosts and Crowne a newof thefour-mill 2011 Plaza national “Click It or Ticket” dayin and 2004 savesnight compounded during more the than financialnational $100,000 “Click budgetaccountants forIt issues passenger city said when the cars,city was pickup over-pay- trucks, vans and each year across America. In 2009 alone, A couple of other projects that are in FEMA over“The the past peopleEd few Muniz years of insisted my and we districtthat withbu ildthe are lastingnation very infriendships, the proudAlready build of their self confi- besetbe anby outletwants record for some toBY initiateproblem to KEN keep requests andfrom a TRAHAN neighborhood rolled stray- their for millages forward to fromthe his development freshman year of to civil his seniorservice in Kenner just a moment and jumped Loyola Drives and Muniz and Chief Financialworst recession Officer in 70 y Macy’sKENNER’S has announced COMMUNITY Saturday, Forkeep NEWSPAPERthem the revenue first neutral. AmongB SINCE themshows, were 1991 personal appearances andAutomatic more.more than $300,000 Transmission a year. and Dennis Neighborhood Watch could cost as much as $25 million or erty tax millage adjustment a few months ago, R likes to point out with a measure of nostalgia “This renovated property represents a ing for telephone services and, since it the works are the reroofing of Woodward are beginningneighborhoods toYenni seefacing the benefits a major and mourned revenue ofwill ournd ears crisis,play withdence a the Kennera inCitymajor your child, Octoberrole let in them 25, all 2008 learnof asthe the the district granding down openingrevitalization the wrong thepath Jefferson as and these rental Parish sports Sheriff housing and Coronor’s Macy’s, the largest retail brand of $1.3property million tax forseat capital belt of enforcementimprovements mobilization,year taking and, during or already Ticket”his tenure,By Curtis dedicatedmobilizationALLAN boys’ KATZ revenues period, to buckling the police department The operating budget he will soon our governing authority – the City Councilpline, self– confidence and self Afor the businessmen who put up the while he servedThe as District Esplanade 5 councilman mallSUVs killed in motorinto vehicle the pool. traffic In a flash,seat she belts had saved inhaled 12,713 too livesmuch nationwide. Gym and Lincoln Manor Gym. They efforts. We have revisitedCouncil shouldwith FEMA step forward the benefits in this crisisof teamfood, work andthe see all Kenner of their teach Fooddisci BankOffices, the has East Jeffersonbeen Levee Board, the “JeffersonMAY 2009Parish and other municipalities By ALLAN KATZ The TaskBy ALLAN Force KATZ Is new Targetwas leasing store all the setphone for equipment, improvements I want to propose,” saiddate Carroll,made for twoan inncoent New who Orleans mistake works stores, by rolling Macy’simprovement backtime the in program the histo- which will Macy’s,T Inc., delivers fashion and afford- that a house on Williams Boulevard included This is an artist’s rendition of Louis Armstrong New Orleans also sufferedDuke major damage McConnell from say Kennerinand Kennerheed his sales proposals. andefforts and hard work pay off. I want to control. We feel thatJefferson this will Parish be a greatSchool Boardsee and thestory city of E page 9 willcosts. makesignificant Laketown upgrade overeven what existedand it was onewere of Taskhis reduced campaign promisesbyForce $1.5 million annually.resulTs He said everymore. attax The millage Esplanade to 18.13 mall mills. and I am Macy’s now asking the able luxury to customers at moreAutomotive than 800have been raising their have fees for many33 years,”MARChyears 2011 of success, Internationalplace Airport’s May new Consolidated 23 to June Rental 5.Car PoliceFacility, to willbe be down on those who are not buckled up.had nothingcrashes to show in 2009. for its expendi- Of thesewater occupants,and lost consciousness. 53 Please be Her a conscientious mother called driver and hand to the Kenner City Council may for a non-profitIn his speech corporation Muniz said, praise“During that all the helps of prop- the volunteerpeople parentswho andlost theiraddition be to designed the KennerHarahan.KENNER’S toRecreation spur While COMMUNITY neighborhood family. several NEWSPAPER government SINCE agencies 1991DistrictmoneyS 1 Councilman and for the city officials who in the picture, the only man made structure When Mayor Ed Muniz tookconstruction office at The Esplanade? Power Boulevard toldLakesidecity council by Shopping Second to roll that Center. millage Harvest Elizabeth forward by 1.4 thatWhile it must NFL locations in 451 states, the District of known as CONRAC. Construction will begin this month on the when he ran for mayor. WhaT’s NexT Chief Caraway asks voterscoaches forVOL. their 18, NO. time 5 to and efforts support that For more informationry ofrolled propertyon the theithe boxing city pro- of the major tax league 6 level,More Logan thansaid 60 youngstersMorrison, Councilwoman-at-Large Michele Both of these Kenner Police Chief Steve By ALLAN KATZ tures. “It’s been a long haul but this just tax revenues – whichhomes account andthroughout businesses for in Hurricane Rita,Johnson-Cuthrellmills Katrina to make it and hasrevenue been Gustav. neutral named generaland recapture communitythat will benefit revitalizationr tax ourmillages city forward, for years by Kenner to Columbia,did Gregory Puerto Carroll Ricot and Guam. visible at the time the photo was taken, more invitingpreviouslyMayorticketing Yenni’sfor unbelted at thisfamilies location. streamlining vehicle occupants Equally taskEast force Jefferson yearDrivers since almostLevee and thenfour passengers,District, years has ago, been he asked seateda struggleBY the ALLAN in KATZfinancially.percent were not wearing911 and seat a belts three-man at unitwear of your the seatbelt Kenner every Fire time. Insist that manager of Macy’s at The Esplanadegram please and callowners Joeynot. LaBellaKenner and rolled at 416- them back in an effort Offering toworked distinctive with assortments,h them includ- to be sure that theVeteran infielder Joe Thurston leadsA group of investors from the metro almost $100 million building, housing a three-level rental car garage The referendum was originally set for be about $2 million less than the cur- Santa Claus is atthey Kenner’s put forth obtain in coaching Christmas the a youthcommercial in freezer.come.” Food BankChris Coghlan, Gabyrespond Sanchez,Ybuilt toBranigan. city Brett programon “We’ve satisfied been very fortunate customers Caraway believes that a Mayorcity’s accountantsYenni’s to identifystreamlining Kenner’s taskSo, Mayor force Muniz, after confirming Carroll grew up in south Kenner.our community. HeBrian graduated Their Williams selfless will attitude,from hold Our the7681. same targeting posi- Kenner, rental housing it has landlords inDepartment withof Inspectioning incentives exclusive and Code fashion to and home brands, would later be converted into a home for his proposedwith over 10 around1,500 year parking the spaces, clock which is during scheduled thisto be opened period. in It’s s both the “It’sfront impossibleand rear seats to properlyof vehicles,Kenner plan District forthe 4 equipment time ofshows the crashes. that if Also, you keep according trying andpassengers in your vehicle do the same By ALLAN KATZ about half of the operatingJefferson budget – ParishKenner homeowners to get cheaperplayersTo celebrate flood battle both openings insurance continued Macy’s willon premiums page 27 See story on page 19.offeringE instructionin Kenner infor a longthe time elder with players, sales tax hitting .343 over the Greg Norton, who took over important,formed to the recommend investment government group U.S.October Corps cuts 15 by theof Kenner Engineers Council. But, the opinions of the accountants,The making can-Department of aresponded, Kenner arriving city budget at the front door Village, just waitingattention toto detail greettion and at the their all Lakeside overall the store. com-goodIfSystem. you would This change like information will allow insur- about Enforcement,Hayes whichMacy’s cityand manages storesEmilio of the Kenner are operatedBonafacioSince bywould fourA are 2006, among benefit Kenner’s from the Fire Department 2012. Construction Byof the ALLAN facility will KATZprovide overNeighborhood 2,600 jobs. Watch program can worst contract. rent $61.5 million budget, said millages dedicatedLady ofBy Perpetual ALLAN KATZ Helpto School, Kenner BonnabelEffectiveofficials May High 1, 2009, School thePolice citysay of and the retailimproveCan Departmenthold cost the Rivertown a exterior cocktail of a freezer gala and tobe physical benefit a ismoney The appearance maker? of their boxing,rental wrestling and company. MuhleisenNew admits, Orleans however, that area have spent about membersSouthern Theaters brought of world NewCouncilwoman Orleans of experience is Maria passion for the human“This is spirit a day are we very have beenanything waitingance companies for that NOCCA isover offered to sell floodmillions Institute at the insurance Kenner (New of Orleans city’s Centerinvolvementregionally in meeting based NFIP retail divisions – Macy’srevenuesR that grewfirst each 19 year. games Now, we’vewith two home runs, seven managing the Zephyrs in the middleproperty of taximportant millages that you take heed of the life-then fourare members requiredreplacement, of the by council Louisiana hiring moved toand law efficient to buckle operations celledto thethe phone National when contract BYyou Highway and ALLAN created KATZ Traffic Safety and always check to make sure children are down between eight andboys nine and girls Kenner will be moved by the federal it’s employ an those whoeral came Emergency through New Orleans en Saturday,behind this developmenthelpis prevent a who’ burglaries,collaborate vehicular on $200After an million investigation, they told the never becomein less negative than four or minutes, lose heart, 15 minutes sooner than the University of New Orleans.much “I appreciated grewsince up by I becameparticipatingour department mayor,” Mayorand Parks Edtounits. Muniz property andMayor Recreation “I ownersfor would Creative at a Department lowerMuniz like Arts) rate. to on please Fridayworkre-opens Octoberstandards, with 24,community saidHeritage theCentral, Fed Macy’s leaders Hall East, as from Macy’smixed Florida, martial arts he didn’t always believe it was the best BY ALLAN KATZ DeFrancesch says she is BY ALLAN KATZ Lucille Lawrence government to a higher classification In announcingdollars, the new rating, while Keith the construction of asuffered state-of-the-art severalhas consecutive saved self- 27 years lives of serious $26 millionthe 2010 replacing season when a HolidayEdwin Rodriguez Inn at switch the referendum to Aprilr hat t in 1, their contend- opinion, the city’s the city’s first Department of Mayor Ed Muniz. said.about “Hardly $3,500. a day goes by that a citizen 2008. Macy’s return to New OrleansManagement will Agencyand Macy’s (FEMA), West recent- –and anBy online ALLAN storeKATZ at doubles and six RBIs. Thurston has are dedicatedsaving to thebenefits Photo of wearingby Michelethefts aand seatbelt Pitkin vehicular andbreak-ins. up Heordon’t be protected mayoknow what by an your age-appropriate budget is going Administration, to be from yearcontinued pickup on page truck 21 drivers are safely buckled or fastened in their car District 5 Councilman Kent in KennerYenni, Recreation 90, who died Department’swe couldin the notprograms National operate Flood without and Insurance them.had the callaround 468-7211.a reception the city to come and upmeeting withroute other hall toincentive Miami. programs that choice for a new business location. Public officials and community levee improvementmoving forward projects with plansconfident for a $10 that construction percent from 2007-08. In addition, VOL.doesn’t 18, NO. 9 ask ‘When is Macy’s reopening?’Chiro, directorcoincideeconomic of Kenner’s with the iconic devel- departmently informed him ofwww.macys.com Kenner’s elevated. Macy’s Central, based who of outstanding area business great thingsan canEast be Jefferson achieved,” ambulance said that was also on the These volunteersProgram’sBy ALLAN (NFIP) KATZare truly Community the backbone Rating PleaseBy remember ALLANVooDoo KATZ that if you struggle are driving sales tax decreases and, for the first time was hired by the parent Marlins, is back AirportLooking modernization back on it, formerpoints projects Jefferson to the 60 existing Parishing that election will drawworst, a leastlarger, productive more contract was good fortuneAugust of 10, always was being around positiveMacy’s is role an important models anchor at The status. The actionin follows Atlanta,storage a five-year operates 239facility. storesMore in than18 states 60 Kenner boys and girls garnered major league time in part of six Novemberleaders are 7 hailing a program of $1.3 on a new Target store in The “This may be the first time in the Kenner Police Chief of this communityLike andin ourtheir recreation the return Food bytowould playgroundsBank, New reward store’sOrleans toSecond treat 150thlandlords the and area birthday likeHarvest while who a celebration. improveAt their press property. time, the MaybeKFD Zephyrs Chiefwere 9-10, Hellmers says“I remember city questioning Veterans my dad and about Williams with a new top-police departmentnot disregard and this essential safety measure.child restraint.to year,” saysThis Chieflaw applies Caraway. to vehicles “Overand the passengerspast few years continue to have lower seats. You’ll save the cost of a ticket and KENNER’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1991 Neighborhood Watchwith programs more inmillion, to come 49,000-square-foot motion pic- Denapolis said the first phase of the mourned through- Esplanade and it will be a draw for sever- Macy’sopment will be celebrating special- thiscycle milestone verificationacross visit last the year. South, Southwesthave respondedin and 20 to a city years, program we’ve that is been forced to increase for his second season in New Orleans, his continuedrepresentative on page 27 turnoutLawrencethe of Kennerone for telephone votersE. Chehardy, services. who The Kenner Mayor Black afterway. the Council, with the back- property tax revenueswho were fell very off instrumental indepartment. my upbringing.Kenner’sTreasure Christmas BecauseChest Village Casino is onceof scwehool was canzoneMayor controversial and develop Ed slow Muniz down some has to said make16 programs for years sure three years ago, that but encourage today it’s landlords just seasons with the Dodgers, Phillies, Red AUGUST 2010 Assessorleaders.million Lawrence The in fact improvements Chehardy that they is for arevery invest- proud of the work Esplanade mall will begin in out the city of al other significant retailers. I look for with star-studded# festivities,The fashionfeaturing NFIP providesMidwest, federally pretty including backed good the stores offering pitching located instruction in and in boxing, light wrestling this location and that I couldn’t believe that totaling more than $235 million KennerDistrictThe making 4 of a Kenner city annual budget, whose city’s modern history that a mayor Steve Caraway is an all- We haveagainWaitanother a wide hugebudgetis holidayvarietyarea over successful success,of college isfor new funded pro-sewerage filled Kenner baseballthat by thethat children messbusinessany Kenner teams staypropertyin needs disappointsafe. to move Rivertowntax millages. The businesshundreds is located of fees at collected 2201 by the city.” of-the-line Crowne Plaza. the revenues theyWhen produce used properly, cannot be seat used belts for reduce anyBYsince otherALLAN havingfull four-year KATZthe Michaela gross Kennerterms forS.weight Yennithe City office of Councildescribed of10,000 hasaspounds a scrambledman whorestraint spent to patch 35 use years rates our than occupantsSunseri, of followingother may what even he save learned a life. in CPR and that I amKenner still very active and in the recreationTheis Esplanade adepartment non-profit to usher and ina renaissance that provides food to theflood insuranceKenner that encourages and Metairie. com- ★ and mixed martial arts. Sox and Cardinals and is looking to work first full season. that he andKenner’s his colleagues Laketown did that during will make their service on ture complex at The Esplanadeearly June,mall. after the Kenner East and West Loyola Drive beautifica- with music, food and fun. Families are to matchfrom a venue istthe who thatcity’s consumes efforts has revenues been by toimprovinghitting. their properties,”SEPTEMbER 2009 he would build a funeral home in the middle See band lineup on page 4 ingCouncilwoman of the administration, agreed to a $600,000 from last fiscalJefferson year. Parish. grams goingKenner’s on at the(see Kenner Holly LSU, Parks Heights andTulane), as another new station sports entity munities to enact and enforce flood- Among thoseA involved good in offeringexample the of the fee increases is the ing in Kenner is an indication that mayor, police chief and all council seats fiscal year runs July 1 and endscontinued June 30, on pageis a long, 25 out supporter of Mayor flocking to ChristmasFor Village one to get thing, in heone that says, produces it revenues. was a mistake by a needs property tax proposalsBig Easy Self AlthoughStorage, 2201 a ribbon West cutting Napoleon, and pre-purpose offersare withoutthe on-site now risk underwaya ofmanagement, vote fatal of injury the people. by video 45unity percent hasa for bril- or less,budget stoppingwhich withincludes bureaucrats non-recurring automobiles, from balancing revenueCity vans Council local passenger and Christmas at government its rededicated May 20, vehicles. Village MariaIn 2009, 68 percent of For more information on “Click It or has proposed a budget less than the I think itThe is as widow a privilege of Joe Lucille to give YenniRecreation back to Department. the community We have excit- by CarrollKen Marroccoli said. can“In be my reached district at thereplain regulations. are a lot ToWest beof covered renters by Napoleon a andprogram, with in the enthusiastic Kenner, encour- justhis way off back with Florida.of nowhere,” Muhleisen recalls. “MyNorton dad’s spent 13 seasons as a player Mayor Michaelthe area S. even Yenni’s more of streamlining a draw for task force.”Kenner is benefiting from more than $200 million first aid classes, checked the child’s pulse. She had tion project was begun with the plant- the holidayrunsKennerSecond moodLacey cleaner,continues and Santa Guidry FoodChateau quieter,Claus its is fineat Bank free CaférunHis which, of administrationin smell opensthe New in recreation.ken- took inturn, a stepOrleans Kenner, in thatis theKENNER’S firstOn the is mound, hereCOMMUNITY to Tom stay Koehler NEWSPAPERcouncil’s and action SINCE in raising 1991 the cost of a Kenner deliveries for its customers. will be facing votersSouthern on the April Theaters 1 ballot. is owned2010 by meeting the authorized involved process that stretches from early February MichaelBeyond S. Yenni’s that, the taxworking revenues Yenni,with whoour servedchildren. from as mayor Even ofing Kenner though classes being previousit’s offered been through almost administration our five468-7211we The need day or was tobyassigned overespecially email let the at sixpleasant landlords years for to both know agoflood insurance thatto make we policy, want a property them toBY agement ALLAN of Mayor Ed KATZ Muniz, are Kenner in the major leagues with the White Sox, TheBY front-seatALLANchiefthey KATZsays thinkKenner passengerthe our families. eight-mills comm car occupants will be used and solelyand pick-upbudgets trucks. on the Violators backs of taxpayers,of this law was appointedpickup truck to occupantsDeFrancesch who were killed in Ticket” please visit his jovialMayor best,By Ed ALLAN laughing Muniz, KATZ District it up and 4 pos- direction recently ghborhoodwith the re-opening resi- of the 25-year old outfielderanswersurveillance was, Bryan ‘It won’t Petersen be andlong and accepts all of this Of the $3.5 million in recommended cuts ofalong levee improvementwithcapital projects money, in East which Jefferson left the city with no capital previous year,” said Muniz. “But and president of JeffersonLeisure Parish, Services Program. In theKenner center ner.la.us.Aida Melara,Parish a nei East Bank Regionalmust Library.Dallas be in a community TrahernWilliams that partici- have been Boulevard. thebrake top tag starters. from It replaces $7.50 to $10. ugly Members of the view party have been set for 4:30 p.m. The four council members who supported Mayor Ed Muniz to sign an until the councila pulse adopts but itit, waswhich weak. by city Her charter heart must waswww.nhtsa.gov be still beating. years now, in my district we stillVOL. haveing forCouncilwoman a19,pictures agencyjob NO.market. towith Mariado boys 8 in DeFrancesch and that bringing girls. actuallymaintain former Wildlife handsThe and other improve and Chateau Fisheries out Caféstheir the Museum are free properties. located ascontribution at to the qualityIf a ofneighborhood life in our city to be enjoyed District 3 Councilwoman Jeanne Solomon family of New Orleans, long- ing of 100 new trees along the neutral “Miss Lucille” was long regardedpullout as section of this issue of the dent who had been asking for a new patesby all inour the residents.” NFIP. To qualify for the area will be built up.’ He reallyColorado, had great Detroit, Tampa Bay, Seattle and A newLouis Armstrongmanager New Orleans at The International Esplanade Airport mallfrom the enforcesSt. Charleshead ParishKenner’s code border streamlining allof the conduct, way to the task force formed in April . proposedthe April Treasure 2 tax Chest Casino are slight- “Christmasthe Village police is one of department’sHeritage Hall, funding an historic facility dependent that is on sales Professionalcouncil Boxing were & MMAsurprisedwas hittingto learn .288that Kenner in 18 games with two cuttingbyliant 60 percent28 future.” jobs out for of pickup city government truck, SUV for and2011-2012, are subject to fines of $25 for the firstagreement traffic giving Target crashes $1.4 were not buckled up. Chief Caraway can be reached by and DistrictScott 3 Councilman Korndorffer, Ben Zahn a young Kenner 139 Robert E. Lee Boulevardprogram,BlackKoehler across says a it community is funds ge opened must adopt the and seasonWhen 2-0 withKenner a for operating costs such as hiring, fuel, utilities and for funds. Unfortunately there is nothing left to raid to Kenner and Jefferson Parish’s Firstassist existingThe New businesses Orleanssewerageavailable Zephyrs lift to (pump) be rented inCommunity station Kenner for have sinceweddings, busi- junk cars that onceMay 8filled at the the site. In on January 14, 2009, the completely- Black, whose district includes New Orleans boundary. no later thanReaching June 15. into his kit, he connected the child to the we’ve run into several financial Kenner’sand other bestfoodentrepreneur, cityand officials most to special cut Kenner’s thefounded ribbonholiday the firstneedy.the street Mary-Sharon from Mount Carmelenforcethat in have New subsidized a floodplain a citywide managementnerated capital by projectthe Treasure fund. Chest foresight.”problems as thereAtlanta. always Norton are,” belted said 89 home runs in is in the beginning of major modernizations intended to By ALLAN KATZ2011continued in an effort on page to solve20 the city’smillion budget in tax problems.incentives. package that includes a Lady. However, “Miss Lucille” was tax revenues. As it1996. nesshas Themeetings, oldturned one, catered as she learnedout, luncheons he and says, din-“Prior to thesales Treasure Chest,continued taxes the city never onhad a page capital 28 brake tags are the homeleast expensive runs, three in the doubles state and six RBIs. Chehardy said, “We really feel bad for the 28 peopleviolation, time $50 movie for a second theater violation developers whose email at grounds. He said plans are also coming traditions,”in mid-April says Mary-Sharon 2009 at the new goodNew 2.74 ERA chief in four appearances.administrativePontchartrain CenterThe officer brings energy, wins praiseInvestors from in the police project chief, include customers Joe “One of the and consequences vendors of Hurricane Katrina is High-visibility enforcement such as ly down from last year and the Louis started their 19th season. The first four buildingordinance fund. Thethat Treasure contains Chest certain has not basiconly helpedFirefighter Joe Sunseri maintaining the jail and police headquarters. The four- help the police department meet its obligations this Here are the steps that begin the [email protected] of a famed in Kenner and JeffersonDiscount# for Chateau Zone Café 14 years invests ago atthroughn 3501ers, musical the $500,000Orleans, years, venues of inquiring 4747 and Westother about Napoleonevents. in Built Avenue his major league career. increase the efficiency of its continuedoperations. on page 34 “Target has worked with us step-by-step oxygen and turned it up. After a long moment, Howland,and$1,027,875 directorChateau recruit dollar of community Boulevard sewerage businesses lift s in sta- the shoppinga new station, thatin wasMetairie noisy, mightsometimes and the latestfit KennerimproveNFIP edi- Kenner’srequirements. infrastructure,their but the funds place we’ve is asee 3.5 pages acre 13, 14 & facility 22 Petersen withcontinued played on for page the 28 ZephyrsSchudmak, in 2010,continued “butrenovated Councilmanon page and 33 upgraded Stagni Crowne Chehardy, was the long-time former assessor of . Visit the crunches that cumulatively mean new eight-mill property continuedmore than her role on in pagepolitics. 30 She had areHowland, too volatile, Kenner’s unpredictablein 1907, the Director two-story brick and and of subject masonrychanneled24-year to into the sudden capital old fund have Koehler also paid for assets is a good prospect for whoCurrently may underway be losing are theirthree majorjobs constructionif our recommendations projects that the U. S. Army Corp of Engineer’s construction the “Click It or Ticket” mobilization is Kenner Police Department website at along for tree plantings on Vintage ices fortion the on city. Hollyseasons Heights Drive. (1993-1996)erv- were spent at UNO’s Today there are more than 19,000 arrived at the medical mills will fund capital costs including new cars, bulletWhen Mark successfulyear. Gianquitti A changewas projectsnamed in manager funding include of The is through theabsolutely theater this entire necessary,” process knowingadopting said that thean endannual budget: Aviationa long careerBoard’s from the 1940s until 1970 Kennercenter located at theCity corner ofCouncilbuildinglost West power, istion and considered was which too small offers agives preservationist to ade- a drive-thru, approvallike dump at 701 trucks and bulldozers.” A portionfor of Treasure tax Charlie Corbell is the pitching coach Jaeger, Randy Waesche, Wayne and Jefferson Parish and is a managing partner of Chehardy, the child started coughing and spitting up water. American Cancer Society hosts “LookChest’s payments toChateau the city, approximately Café adds additional location hitting .255 and earned brief major league budget for our area, which used to be about $3 Lighting the Park tax to fund operating new“We wellResidents openedstoreswingsEsplanade Christmas inwith the neighborhoodat Avenue,to Village the Williamsallow offeringon city. had for premiumquately planning dealandWest with heavy Esplanade Vintagein rains regards that across fromtocommunitiesthe personnelexperiencethe Marlins. participating140,000 or in the square and feet ofenthusiasm storage space. to the job Plaza is open and doing business. The arewith followed. a total cost of However, $235 million unfortunately, with an economic thisimpact is somethingTownEsplanade mall hall by his meetings employers, the Simon Property piece would be construction of a new Target,” as a reading and physical education Privateer Park. Fortreasure, the havinglast 15 been years, admitted to the the goes directly to the police department. Of the remainder, rmer ama- was right there from the time he heard we’ll probably have fewer dollars to Decemberlong 4 been andCommunity complaining it will remain of sewerageopen Services, said the recession emergency,restaurateur Joey LaBella, the fotwo-year- me to Mayor Ed Muniz four yearsfor New ago Orleans.when they Corbell were previously VOL. 19, NO. 8 complexes, e h found at Elmwood that a problem and with Clearview. In early February, the Kennerwww.kennerpd.com Finance Department Drive past Loyola. “The trees will coffee, pastries and a variety ofNational soups,often fell Register inKenner her subdivision. of library. Historic Places. the formulaNFIP.BY developed ALLANtive dedicates of our 50 percentKATZ local of the 24 culture percent, where the cof- time with the Marlins, playing in 23 proof vests, guns, etc. million a year,Caraway. has greatly increased,” “One example said Fran of our budgetaryDecember problems 4 teacher. “I have been told manyBYGood, times ALLANsmells Feel in KATZ the area. Better” session on May 6 JULY 2008 thatof more goesDavid than on 4,500 Ducote,all theconstruction time Paul in jobs. private Flower, Still under business design Susan whereGroup, the owners Sherman of the mall Law Firm. The other tasksaid force DeFrancesch. members “I think this is a huge stepBy the time the ambulance arrived,. her eyes were costs and a new four-millnew airport director incentivesequipment.saladsZephyrs and sandwiches. have Property to called andhelpLocated DeFrancesch techniques Jeffersontaxes at 303 “IThe Williams knew forsaidby makeup, nearby Parish fromcontrast Boulevard,Esplanade residents the skin beginning care, the areTreasure inChiro The predictable 1994ChestThe saidcollectionsfee in 1990land25-year to is citywide theKenner great NFIP capital but initiat- Targetprojects,old it’s 25 justTrahern partteur andStar of pro theopened boxer Paul… Whittaker 2-0telling and ourfirst city’s putting12-year together story theold Muniz forScotty team. nearly I had retired from20 Years Kenner Parks and Recreation streamlines operations that my mother was one of the best PE Her name is Lacey Guidry. She percent to infrastructure for maintenanceSam and construction Schudmak, who heads the propertyserved as theis formally pitching coach called for the the plannedCampbell, executive for director each of the East Jefferson sends each city department head information to begin continued on page 8 can tell many stories of sewage back- ed the “CommunityFor Mike Rating Quigley, System” old Kenner’s long-time girl had boxing new trainerbeen chief Johnny pulled Powell. administrativegames with Florida. of our interest, as were the other peo- Chiefare additional Caraway projects says that hewill is raise supporting the total cost ofMayor the certain Yenni’s behaviors by teenagers and young adults causedtoward the continuedre-building of on the page Kenner 25 economy.” completely change the appearance of Munizteacher administration in Jefferson Parish,” saysIn her conjunctionBYhas ALLANToday, with sent the besides KATZ Relay both hisFor Life first those locationnailbuilding care, who wasasthat well a key I hadas have location ways a great to in lostdeal location the oldwith their in(whichhair Kenner,”with is split up aequally experience.4.96 between ERA.each of the From five Traherncoun- the very start,is back I for his need to make a profit causes constant restructuring.” namedGeorgeis that were presently Solomon, Leon Giorgio, our speaking police president department for and the CEO isof spendinghis home at Zephyr Field in Metairie. cil districts) with the remaining 25 percent to be used for The program is being offered tem- Pilgrim Baptist ChurchCambre and Stevecontinues Dwyer. Todd Loup,KENNER’SLevee District. COMMUNITY “We currently NEWSPAPER have more SINCEthan $200 1991 Open open and she was able to sit up as the emergency property tax for capital of New Orleansandwhich ameasurable. special is still “Look at 3501 Caraway Chateaulossing such up in their assaid with homessaid Korndorffer, wigs, and reekingan turbans, additionalnow and in his lateand under 30s. change themade CRS there sure iswe an incen- had an enticing variety working from the parish but IZephyrs was a long-time in 2005 admirerwhen the of ZephyrsEd were Discountexpansion Zone and renovation invests program BY $500,000 to KEN more thanMARROCCOLI in $400 The City Council previouslypreparing approved their a plan budget requests for the upcoming year. to startdaughter, May Peggy 24 Yenni, herself a holds a master’s degree in urban andreduction of theofficer, city’s debt. working forfrom a porarilyYenni the at the swimming Woodwardwon’t be Gymnasium, anything pool new. ZimmermanCrowne is an Plaza New Orleans Airport ofprospective Kenner’s customers to council vow they would shop elsewhere. installs fleet management Discount Zone is investing smellsa half near themillion old pumpcontinued facility, dollars on page 20 secondHeritagetive for communities Hallof stinti pastries,group to with do more such than the as that cinnamon Zephyrs, built rolls, havingthe facility, BigRuben Easy Gotay, a 31-yearple old at Cityinfielder, Hall we needed to work -appointedtax proposal because the Kenner Police Department is own company, Select Properties Inc. and chairman of teacher at Bonnabel High School.Good…FeelGenerousBoulevard, Better”jobs sessionThe to Korndorffer the Kenner“Shrinewill be Food held has onscarves. Bank threeAirline”residents Each“I had for woman inis helpmind no attending adonatelonger south as will Louisiana-typewell Councilwoman-at-Larg asmores available than for weddings. th Muniz. To me, Mayor Muniz perfectly represented the idea million.Chehardy The airport says currently he agreed handles to about head 7.5 the million streamlining million in constructiondevelopers, contracts said that are they underway are planning 14 Fridays East and West Loyola Drives and especially during hot summer millions and millions of dollarse Michele in street, Branigancontinued drainage said and that on page 30 2001 34 Street, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. an affiliate of the Washington Nationals. general manager of the new hotel, Gianquitti responded by having his security people uni-to demolish a long-closed The two-story documents 84,282 medical show each technicians department placed how much her inthey a gurney and Kenner emergency plan appearscosts. far ahead of other communities on May 6in fromOnother police 6:00 April Chateau p.m. 8, tofunding Cafés, 2010,8:00 p.m. including the at made Kennerreceive a new a byfree café City kit wherethe of skincare peopleprevious and wouldn’t cosmet- administration just come NamedcakesPhoto and CAOby petit Barry fors, Spragueby all incoming baked daily at Mayor MikeSelf wasYenni, Storage,batting Quigley .284 in 19 games with three nage or lift- Kenner Parks and Recreation Director & department“People tell for me Kenner’s all the time that my sewer work throughout the city have been paid for by BY ALLAN KATZ inBy a ALLAN new KATZ location that will sellmonths. frozen “Now thisyogurt, is all gone, andpizza, pitched for New Orleansand Mondaywas in 2009. through stretchedrecalled Friday.He that The program out during in his career internationalHotel. martial It includescaring 292 well traditionnew passengersstore in at aKenner year. Williams A tourism plan and recently Vintage completed by districtsand are targetedthe Jefferson for completion Business in mid-2011. Council; That Jim Hudson, chief the eightAmericanregionalseconda Cancer shiningtons location Society’s planning of new in Volunteer Kenner,edibles facility. oneic from products. in It tofor has Localthe the city’s stood coffee Kenner University but intended Hairthe food also Stylestest forTreasure lunchto Chest bank give Casino or Targetmonies. Said Branigan, the needed“I think the of a smart with.businessman Whether who committed it was drai himself to public damagedtask force every for day two by reasons unstable – one, and his inadequate friendship of funding.formly many and fairly enforce a 15-rule code of conduct. square foot Mervyn’s store and to build a one- city and county councilmother members, had an incredible rapport with Councilan increasing unanimously approved number three of senior citizensFor almost 20continued years, 11 on page 31 the Kenner Star has taken great pride in its mission of keeping the BY ALLAN KATZbers of our congregation are very rich have continuedspent so on pagefarprepared 30in the current to take year, her howto the much hospital. money KENNER’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1991 we’re thrilled,” she said. casino has not only been a good neighbor, but has played will move to the old Wentwood Damon Minor is the hitting coach of theaters with stadium seating arrange- Vintage Drive as well,” said Denapolis. Both of these vehicles organicSixteen yearsin ago, foods 2004the city of Kenner and compounded was gasolinedivided by an at the financial corner of budgetWilliams issues when R - JANUARY 2010 home runs, two doubles and six RBIs. said, “We opened with 60 employees,doesn’t include two crucial construction projects Saturdays her students and often became aCenter men- locatedLakeview at 2605 and River another Road in in theDebbie JeffersonUnlimited Settoon, whodinner. salon was one ownerof The the leader’s idea Nancy incentiveof is the really anti-Hihara moremajor will missed topart reflec- in finalize infrastructure the improvement KENNER entirenegotiations ST in our city.”2010the season withkitchen. hedue previously to an credits worked District for the 2 By TROY BROUSSARD New Orleans tourism officials calls for a combination Newof chiefexecutive administrative officer and founder of Omniofficerstory, Bank138,280 and squarebrings recent foot store energy,for Target. By ALLAN KATZ often-bitter, emotionalof argument time, over whether with a gaming somejUNEcasino contingent, minorMelara 2011 says joinedshe improvements seldom city thinks officials about the in casi- cut- Gymnasium, now called the Wentwood service and brought the methods of business to the art of years with Mayor Yenni, and two, the high regardByThose ALLANhe individuals KATZ who refused to comply with the rules – AUGUST 2010 Development of Kenner’s emer- Taxof New Increment Orleans. Financing She districts has at been workingBroussard said, “After visiting those Iowa and Illinois arts champ theroomsand Zephyrs. an with Minor 42-inch played flat four screen seasons in Presently no with part the of wisdom the Kenner of their life Police experi- Department’sthat should soon go out for bids. These include two remains in their current budget and includes a projection, tor, confidante, friend and cheerleadercasinoNew should Orleans, be allowed 70121. on the city’s lakefront. no today.be Se participating in the session. ing the quality of the side streets, the 100-year hurricane protection Today, the child has made a full recovery proposed presidents, 10 year mayors and administrativeBoulevardalready and dedicatedVintage Drive. revenuesting the big red ribbon to the that stretched policetowns with departmentresidents existing riverboats, all experiencing of nothing KennerAdult Complex, aware 2 Furman Circle, ofGotay after the hasgood extensive news major and league progress time being made within our city. marketing, airport expansion and attracting additional heyt did New Orleans The issue was decidedon by a city fixed council vote that incomes saw ttoon who said, “Manycan of the bad effectsnoThe we longer Esplanadeinjury. mall owner, Simon late Joe Yenni when he was includingchairman wearingments pants of and inGreater a conventional a total New seating Orleansway and capacity no Inc.; Glenn of Hayes, “They will definitely add to the quality This free program is for recently diag-expected toFor happen more because information of theBy casino, ALLAN like ora signifi-KATZ to RSVPbut positivecall effects of gaming, we felt confident the same governing.” has forall the local, city of and Kenner. expect “MayorThe to be Kenner Yenni hiring and more I have The administrationfor any student of needingMayor Ed extra carethe proponents and The Planscarry the madeEsplanade day. Among filed over the proponents for mall the theater were inlast hopes complexfewacross of years. the luring new at metal The control Esplanade box that mall Kenner HighCommunity historicalTheongoing child repairs are completed. had eludedCouncilman Joe Discount Zoneences. is investing They provide a half million us with dollars an exam- floodwalls, one from Lake Pontchartrain along the VOL. 17, NO. 7 cant increase in crime, didn’t occur. But neither did the results would occur in Kenner, and they did.” the major leagues, playing in 136 games flights to raise the total of tourists coming to this marketexperience and enthusiasmcontinued on page 31 to the jobbased on how much they have spent so far, about how gency plan for hurricanes, tornados, then-Mayor“Our Aaron Broussardcompany and then-Police has Chief Nick been very successful in Kenner in part of four previous“A” seasons student with as well get identification cards at any time during property tax millages Aviation Boardconcern.” nosed femaleatwere JEDCO cancer reduced patients(Jefferson and by is ledgood $1.5 effects,thestuck like Americanmillion generating above Parish theenough Cancer ground newannually. city Economic and Society incomeProperty was to sur- at 833- He Group, said and every for other retailers, Ken Marroccoli,Jefferson director Parish of parks and President and receivers, a large newIn a “Sundayballroom Rededication with cursing – were asked to leave the premises. If without any brain damage that might have occurred managers. All wereMuniz guests has implemented of the a fleet man- Congemi who,Target, along with some a Kenner major council members,retailer, to build a new # Vincent Schwartz,Out general of manager the of the Treasurebullpen, Jay Buente, In the MunizKenner team, officials Mike Yenni worked was chief withadministrative us.” MayorSt. Charles Philpresident Parish Capitano line of toplans the the Jefferson Louis to hold Armstrong Chamber New of Commerce 18 june 2011 - KENNER ST Kennerhandle PlanningThe team theand Zoning risinghasreduce Directorstood our taxes costs and generallythemall property. testincrease ofCity the housing,of economicofficials time pie. and Kenner food Food Bankmarker officials expressed in placeher adult supervisors for in a newbeen locationto friends 13 millionple that offor bywillChristian a 2015. longsell Tourismfrozen time,prosperityParks yogurt, officialswell and that beforepizza, saycan Kenner’sbe his BYname ALLAN came KATZ more than 2,400. of life in these neighborhoods.” R While Miss Lucille touched thehadlivesby visited volunteer riverboatHolly gaming Heights beauty cities resident in professionals Illinois Aida and Iowa Melera, who 4024rounded or 1-800-ACS-2345. by new street and sidewalk Chest, is a native of Metairie, a graduate of East Jefferson recreationsaid for the District city of Kenner, 4 isCouncilwoman very Maria for San Francisco, hitting 13 home runs. soon.” Loup said that in the new much they are expected to spend for the remainder of MayorChairmanagement Dan program Muniz: that includes preven- I’veand we feelloved that we owe theI did the see somewhat community of firsta surprising effect on a some greattwo people, years in office the Royals, Mets and Braves, hitting a APRIL 2007 Service” this past December, the not, they were systemevicted by Kenner taking police, with whom shape in Kenner continued on page 26 Jay Hebert recently announced that the The mall’s PUDas well, layoutHigh School requiresto possibly and thean University Alumni,locate of New Orleans, citystores who officials has there. and area histori-for the late MikeStagni Yenni and when city Renewed effort to put airportthe day. We will also be able to handle the second floor, we’ve consolidated and found happy civic and government leaders. The gam- gratitudecontinued to generous on page 31 Kenner residents who seedonated page 2 more nuclearKENNER’S accidents COMMUNITY and other natural NEWSPAPER orare dedicated SINCE to the 1991 tive maintenanceof thousands for every of students one of over 25 years,use theirandyearcenter, experience larger joins since officials to store offer in then ribbon atpractical the cutting. haslike site tips my child's been of athletic a long- coach a whostruggle was unaware of a gam- financially.Victor Garate, Steve Cishekpleased and by the Dustin way the program is shap- officerBy and ALLAN Quigley KATZ was deputymeeting chief administrative rooms that officer. are equipped withorganic foodstourism andachieved infrastructure,gasoline if at we the including follow corner in hotels,of their Williams Rivertown foot- and hall meetingsand in former each of banking Kenner’s five executive; Dennis DiMarco, See page 4 during the time when she was unconscious. Her ing ordinance allowingDevelopmentowneras Treasure ofwell. The ChestEsplanade Casino ThePhoto to exist by Barry mallZephyrs Sprague hasCommission) submit- haveamendment gone tothrough include and, theworked as theater for Boyd com- Gaming, Treasure Chest’s parent com-Thejust a KennermomentDeFrancesch. and Star jumped “I appreciate has been the assistance more thanMost importantly,just a newspaper. the business has to public attention,” says Chehardy. “But, beyondFor Mike that, Quigley, Kenner’s new chief administrative National League of Cities, which con- bling problem until being exposed than to it. Luckily eight in tons this of foodpany, since for 1998. those He hasin beenneed.ans general assembled manager of the at the old Kenner High on He is in his first year of professional R e c r e a t i o n Gianquitti had entered“This into is a acooperative wonderful arrangement. project that will the year. This enables the department to adequately Packer said Iffikharmany went on to become importantwas deal,”passed 6-1 by thesaid Kennerand CouncilSamprescriptions. on November Madi 18, of Discountbecome Zone. “One good“I’m way very friends pleased with and the forward political ing up. “We have more than 50 boys and Kenner congregation of the Pilgrim continued on page 22 Also underway in District 5 are street Kenner’s 322 pieces of equipment. closed Mervyn’s. case, the problem was caught and prevented a home fore- he, too, was respectableparish president. .255 in the big leagues. continued on pagecouncil 26 districts. The dates and loca- 1993 with the only ted dissenting an application vote coming from for then- approval by the city plex but before“It is just approval amazingcasino can how, besinceRichardson given inMay this for timehelpAugust of you recession loadhave 16, it in 2008 andthe all rear anx- to of formallypitched your car unveil well a his- but the Yenni and Quigley were an inseparable team. “I think Ed Boulevard theand Pontchartrain Vintage Drive. Center continuedwould also onbenefit page from 34 a officer,largerregistration working for foraBY Yenni our ALLAN Leisurewon’t be KATZ anything Services new. our administrative, Leisure Services and have a full-size kitchen where employees police department and RonnieJefferson Vitellaro, Parish who heads leaders, the fleet like currentThe Icefive House“It’s major impossibleare leagueprosclosure. at Another affiliations, ice to properlyand service including plan andKENNER’S for more equipment of this year. COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERabout 10of girls my between fellow SINCE the ages council ofofficials 11 and1991 members. with The tax Jefferson Parish Registrar of Voters and former chief accidental disasters appears to be well Ahmad, director of District 4 Councilmanpartof Louis a Planned Congemi. of aBut, Unit cooperativeto Development (PUD)U.S.acquaintance agreementthe Rep. went project to jail “Joseph” for embezzling byprogress Kenner’s“We Cao have we’re Planning a wonderfulchecks making relationshipor onoffice a full-size with in the trying citytruck. of into to the pool. In a flash, she had inhaled tooAt much four foot eight inchescoaching.state-of-the-art tall and 85 Baptist visual Church, technology located at gear 2114 D e p a r t m e n t assess where they are in the current year in order for VOL. 20, NO. 6 ducted the seminar as partJefferson of Parish its Councilman ongo- (andBYof for- ALLAN giving KATZThe creationback to ofthe the community at TIF work to districtscover gambling isdebts. is to Thatiety, sidebuild that of gambling Kenner a isstate- residentsKenner,” he says.dug “We so viewdeeply thetorical city to as give our marker partner.” help acknowledging to the the18 who school’s have turned“I have out for the had pro- aThe Outfielder wonderful Kenner Chris Aguila,Starbeen 32has… years a success. old, Self-storage in the buy-outtourist industry. land in commercecontinued on pagetions 27 for the meetings, which will be Canmanagement department, Laketown said, “We of controversy surroundsHollywood the Treasure“Second Chest Southbecome Casino, Studios Harvest had been sendingmain usman“If you’reis closer a working guy Jose who needs Ceda. Muniz is one of the most talented executives I’ve ever seen “Our company has been very successful in Kenner me to Mayor Ed Muniz four years ago when they were Iffikhar Ahmad seldom known to most people or openly discussed by the Named CAO by incomingbring Mayor movie Mike theater Yenni, Quigley customers to Kennerdecision not to run. I’m just sorry that repairs in University City. “University By ALLAN KATZ VOL. 16,that Milwaukee,NO. would allow4 forday, theno hint Houston, construction of Washington,aalliesDepartment,food bank,”with Hebert New said said, Mary-SharonSchwartz Police the says proposal the Treasure Howland, Chest Chiefplacement employs d just under on 800 theSteve National Registerincrement of approvals mean the Simon classesMayor until 9:00Ed Muniz p.m. Monday walks throughaway with maintenance head high, offices. feels he told the can enjoy their breaks and take a lunch. We the revenues they producethe cannot Dayton,estimate Ohiobe mer that byused parish assigning school for vehicle superintendentany otherwhich will and celebratereplacement, the 15th anniversary of its opening hiringpublic. All inand all, space,the thing efficient I still worry lake about leveenow bringis theoperations and Target flood to wall Thewhenenough Esplanade iceyou to last for a 12-hour mall,” day, we gram,” says Marroccoli. “The qualityconvincing of him pounds, Scotty Zimmerman of Kenner Reverend Richard Wilson Drive in The three projects currently underway at the airport continued on page 27 on Laborof-the-art Day this year. The casino store has won itsat place a as keya location in Kenner. Weworkers, also making VOL. it Kenner’ 17, NO.water 3 and lostrelationship consciousness. over the years Her mother called The Zephyrs are in the Pacific ahead of similar plans for many other There wasoffers49,000-square-foot a time in summer America when camp stadiumif you forbarge style itself motion being securedmust enough goinmunity a throughhurricane.” services a public for hearingthe city. processShethe lakealso levee expressedcanHistoric help and you,”the Places.the west says gratitude return Ricca. Kenner flood “If you’re High, opening in continuedhit on page.281 31 through hisand first Mike 17 Yennigames is witha young a manfor businesson his way to travelers greatness. I and local events.and we feel that we oweThe the communityEsplanadehas recently a mall great held in July and August, will be first putting togethermy recommendations the Muniz team. to fix I had Kenner’s retired from ing Emergency Managementmaintenanceschool to a board group that member) Training really Eltongood Lagasse. corporate citizen respectedYork in both (Mets) civic and politi- and Florida.U.S. Rep. Anh “Joseph” Cao, R-Newexcluding the airport.The Schwartz s largest 24-yearsaid most singlef irector com- Treasure employer, o Chestold Ceda started 1-1 with past has been a service for families, BY ALLAN KATZ continued on page 27 International Airport since 2006, wanted ice, you wentfrozen to an ice house where foods Settoon such agrees the casino as is no chicken, longer controversial in meatsemployees reside inwall, and either both Kennerhosting of orwhich Metairie. a Christmas are He integral says party parts in your of patio taken a huge step forward into making Friday. We are extremely excited to finally have a large media room where first aid City had hundreds of homes flooded purpose without a vote of the people. cal circles.wantdon’tKenner pictureto offer theaterknow children our complex customerswhat along your the westa budgetlotwith ofcontinued finalofspecial the is approval entire going citybuys by to on thethe toand KennerpageLocal be 4342 Cityfrom30 Branch1924, yearof wasthe National the first school in Kenner and continued on page 30 doesn’t look like a six-timeCoast international League AmericanRivertown, South Division celebrated their 153 yearinclude the following. truth, butand Kenner TheBY Esplanade ALLAN wasn’t KATZ mallready from to handle through-Our maintenance it staff along with Scotty’s Tire and Automotive understandsLagasse vehicle tells maintenance, of how Miss t Lucillethey saw would bring a big frozen cube out Kenner. She has goneOrleans,Caraway. on to work arrived in otherin civic Kenner and polit- on April Whilethe casino’s 20, gaming volume he is offand slightly need hasn’t inenough the current ice to fill 200 discussed drinks, with the Yenniteam-high family,” four recalls home runs, four doubles KENNERdeal,” saidST ★SamR JULYMadi of Discount2005 Zone.1 “One way announced by the mayor’srecalled office. that during his career working from thefinancial parish but problems I was a didn’t long-time get the admirer of Ed Kenner’s flood protection system.911 and a three-man unitand ofhis the partner KennerKENNER’Sthink Fire our newCOMMUNITY mayor follows NEWSPAPERin the footsteps of SINCEa family 1991 “It’s noto bigthe dealloading today,Byside ALLAN platform but of it was the KATZ and very mall. expertly emotional chip 16 ical causes. Council.Association of Letter Carriersa terrific who picked• through0.90up the donationsERA and theth four years saves. beenHe is a caring corporate citizen, donatingA major over feature one quarter of the renovated of cities around the nation, based on has agreedcityKenner’s is tosaving something leave hundreds his special of position thousands inhe him of atyears a ago,”West time says Jeannie Black, nowThe a Kenner End? affiliation with the Marlins economic rece offeredwe can help first you. through Ice is our business, 12 grade classes. martial arts champion but he is considered lifespan with an appropriate theme – Terminal exterior improvements, including better Kenner administration seeking 2009 to check out office space the city As his last day in office approaches away to fill your order. However, current District 3 Councilman Ben Zahn, the Treasure Chestssion. has InCao slightly part also because trimmed took of business its a closer hours trends, of look oper- at the old Banking but Schudmakwith said Round the Rock business (Texas Rangers), today of givingits operations backThe to residential the community more land efficient is to nearbuild a and state- cost be a“Two one-stop evening shop meetings for willrecreation. be held various contractorspublic acceptance has that been I had working hoped and CPR classes will be taught to our gym Program in collaboration with the U.S.we’reLaketownto Theyear,”also development looking says would intoChief beboat calledadopting Caraway. “The Developera nearbyin bags “Over distributed of theschool.” project theby the is past Southern fewbut itsyears customer service that makes us Quigley who for many years Private sponsors bring back free he previously worked for the Muniz. To me, Mayor Muniz perfectly represented the idea The chief says the eight-millsdollars. Thewillwhen added hebe benefitseemed used isto we’ve be solely an ordinaryCouncilwoman-at-Large. high “It wasturkey and has been the most butwho say was not in they politics at the can time that the no casino waslonger do so The last high school senior class graduat- and 14 RBIs. Aguilaof played real dedicated for New public servants. This Mayor Yenni has the out the region,” said Kenner District 4 during Katrina,” said Denapolis. and run the Louis Armstrong New LocalThere postmen aren’t many Sal ice Candilora, houses left inJohn Lou- Brehm, Ryan will provide him and also got a quickation. The averagingcasino,Kenner whichKenner once Star was Juniora opensuccess.” a High24strikeout hours School a day, is andDepartment dis- per inning. responded, arriving at the front door signage, lighting and façade improvements. The work is controversial issue forGrand” KennerHollywoodcontinues thattheaters I can Southever remember and Studios, in the 2011. plans abeing full- debated, call Florida for said itsthat thetodayTheatres he has onlycials hears idea beenof who affirmative New endorsed Orleans, with and a encouraged business Caraway, of the entireand the effort. postal Munizoffi- thinks that Kenner was one of America’s most promising young “The Walls Made Strong Again.” As at the end of June, Mayor Ed Muniz for. I still feel that if the City Council Council working on budget with deadline approachingMayorextendedBY ALLANtheschool Ed life of student everyMuniz vehicleKATZ and how in the she Councilmanisbut, became the Stuprich extremelynegativeisiana aThe issues but and Kenner brought newAdam hasup at one Ronquillo,theconstruction thattime hasneverproud been mate- members of at the 4045 CongemiLocaltour of Williams federally-funded Boulevard projectsnow like open from 11:00makes a.m. to 3:00ed a.m.Thea in from 1955Ice Sundaymillion House and is thealso a school small-endhurricane dollars then became a worth of spaceprotection in its pages to a promote priorityAlbuquerque hotel city is attractions a(Los 7,500 Angeles square suchDodgers) foot as ballroom and of-the-art store at a key location in Kenner. We also in each district in orderlate to Joe allow Yenni as whenmany he was of a smart businessman who committed himself to public observations made by local officials at cussed theKenner possibility Chief of using Administrative federal was an employee of Jefferson Kenner Summer Camp Negotiatingfor operating costs such as hiring,with fuel, utilities your and for Branchfuture the4342location of Kenner the National to be north Association City ofselfthings theCouncil about o existing the Treasure Chest. the has “Over Solomon Along the scrambled last 15 Family, with years the longtime through postal Thursday,evacuated,” tocarriers movie patch and who from the- 11:00 donated our a.m. said to 5:00 their the a.m. time, on councilman. Congemi describedSUMMEROrleans the in 2010. He same has major gift that league we all saw in Joe Yenni – a true caring for the effective. We have finally moved into Having the different areas of parks diligently on the renovations since last and playground supervisors. The room can DepartmentOrleans of Homeland International Security Airport rialized.” andin businessservice for 35 filmyears production and is still going company based Dannaconvenience store.Morris In addition to sell- – has become a necessitycontinued forcorpora- on page 23 the Louisgetting Armstrong underway now. New mentor to him and many others, urging the Treasure Chest has generated an average of close to $6 Whilejunior the high, Z’s closing have in 1996. struggled at the grants to improve infrastructure, Carriers,launch helpedpretty untilcollect solid food undergoing we during at meet developingthe 20 health prospects. requirements AtFridays and Saturdays. toincentive money to house federalin and less than four minutes, 15 minutes soonerkarate than stars. church members will tell you, Councilwomanhas no regretsMaria about his DeFrancesch.decision not had agreed with my recommendations has set“Then, a the high heavy trucks standard that came to for Carroll, “Taking away the athletic programs from Black saysstrong. the viewsGoodyear of the proponents Car have Center proven on The Esplanade aterHowland owners also and acknowledged developers in the New food drive’sOfficering ice, g they Mikeoffer a six-bay Quigley car wash on the Kenner Police, Fire Departments come up witht awant “Musicto offer our customers in the a lot Park”MARCHof special buys 2008concerts and people as possible toJefferson attend. EveryoneParish President and service and brought the methods of business to the art of will inincludedé metro New ja-vu, Orleans, a 2,500 is workingmillion square with a year where for Kenner’s foot treasury. store That’s aas total ofwell at as anew safe rooms as “bomb shelters.” The safeParish. rooms “The can current mayor is Oklahoma City (Houston Astros). At 9-10, BY ALLAN KATZ BY gUY WILLIAMS them on throughoutcontinued on page their 30 adultcorrect.ByNovember “It years.ALLAN wasCalled said the The casinofood IceKATZ would House,drive be afor located major the provider at Kenner 2151 Foodetterf Bank. L “Besides our financial contributions to the city, we PROGRAMStimethe in right partsplace of four to previous seasons with Terminal interior improvements, including upgrades located in Kenner. least $90 million,th which is a considerable sum to be added municipalwith agenciesLaketown, five self-serve in the building and one andautomaticcontinued Rivertown on page 31 and it events, the Planetarium andthat MegaDome can be divided Cinema, into six smallerour new administrative facility located at and recreation in one building will allow a pilot emergency management train-maintaining the jail andof police his headquarters. administration’s The four- successesbudgetthe city of Kenner with to offer and non-recurring a summer annual thatOrleans revenuesponsors, andif Jefferson thethe Kenner andenjoy Parish.police beingProfessional rededicated plate, a sponsor of National Businessthere chief Night Association, Outhave Against was been brightagreeable, spots. a His coach, John Chung of Washington Pilgrim’s history demonstrates a con- to run for a second term, evenOctober. though Theirfor enacting skills a minimaland hard sewerage work have also be used for presentations or classes the International City/CountyIn that vein, Miss Lucille provedof jobs in the toWilliams Kenner be economy, Boulevard, that the this funds is a generated business thatto the coffers of a city our size. All the council districts in preservejob thestation, old visiting building bothenerous at reasonable that Grand isan now prices. onEast Isle A se- during Jefferson ambulance that was also on thetions and big companies that can’ we’re Orleansalso looking International into adopting a nearbyAirport school.” in the cityprogram will be invitedfor the by late startsmail Mike to Yennithe June when governing.” 6, wide by the Treasuregasoline Chest wouldcamp be fora majorobtain childrenpumping asset for ages Kenner’ 4-13 a facilitycommercial that will with aSouthern canopy.Kenner freezer,” DistrictTheatres There 3Crime Councilmanspokesman and said Backhouse to the GeorgeBen Beach,” up Zahn, saidto Schwartz. Kenner12 pump “We Central also operators, withstandthe 250 one mile who per hour recommended the Zephyrs were third in the division with to the flight information Display System, restroom “The developer is completely first-class pick up the debris just destroyed the the children does not provide any budgetary savings “We were most impressed with is majorstill operating profitably evenfacelift in an ageKenner have benefited from capital improvements direct- work closely with Second Harvesters andlection the Kenner of keg, bottled and can beer are the new,Marlins andcooperative Mets. way to handle emergency calls he probably would have won. user fee and giving the citizensfund an improvementsC for Rivertown an instrumental force in thetreasury elections and that to the Treasure Chest would be a good cor- the National Registerthe of Historic BP oil spill. A group of private With a deadline of June 15 looming before mills will fund capital costs including new cars, bullet whencapital druginclude stores, trainingsupermarkets money, in acting, and conve- musicly which tied andto theSince Treasure left Chest Hurricane funding the formula city Katrina,and so has with noA capital Kenner always sold at the lowest girl prices allowed who invest their D.C. says the 12-year-old Zimmerman “is a sistency of strength, both in1905 the way 24th Street in the old Kenner brake for communicationhe, totoo, run was smoothly.parish president. resulted in a beautiful office building wherethat require suchE modernOCTOBERKenner technologies Star 2010 as Food Bank. We understand that we haveChristmas both civic and Village, the Pontchartrain Center, the Repertoryrooms. Theatre, Hotel officials Children’s said they expectThe new construction at 4045 Williams Boulevard In the Muniz team, Mike Yenni was chief administrative porate citizen, working withpersonal non-profits in the communi- serviceSolomon said the complex will have 14 town hall meetings in the council dis- ing session in Washington, D.C., spon- s the Muniz-Carawaycontinued on pagewinds 26 and ticket are built 35 would feetway. above bethe ground. pretty boughtKenner renovations from Police residential ands ticket Chief lobby improvements. The work is L office of Tim Coulon, Ed Muniz andwill be a frozen yogurtKenner Police outlet, Department. to In addition, be the known casino has as a “I can’t imagine anything that I might nience stores all offer bagged ice,une too. 1. Places. r saysAhmad,” that said Packer being of the the effort mayor BY ALLAN of Kenner KATZ moral responsibilities as a good corporateby citizenlaw. They and will allow you to top off i G opportunity to vote on a proposed Management Association. ty,” she said. “And that is pretty much the way the story keep all their materials on their home d singing, beginning J continued on page 25 r continued on page 8 e possibili- a sponsors has stepped up E provided other indirect sourcestheaters of income for with the city stadiumas a seating arrange- continued on page 33 Howland. “We’re now trying to raise the M “It is amazing that we’re still doing so Jefferson Parish Councilmanhave found that the city of Kenner is a great environment that it honors tradition,will as includewell as ina 2,500 its square foot store as well as a varietyas is theirof classes plan. They also have been offered open to Kenner during the last decadesince the city owns the building and the property and your propane tank and water bottles can officer and Quigley was deputy chief administrative officer. streets. So we’re replacing street pan- Paul Connick. has turned out. Today, I don’t think any hint of controver- City officials discussed th By ALLAN KATZ “I have had a wonderful B getting underway now. proof vests, guns, etc. funds. Unfortunately there is nothing left to Congemi raid to also noted that, with the fortification of the tag station. trict where they reside,” said Karen BY ALLAN KATZ When you enter the building, we have the entire parks and recreation department PowerPoint displays, television and any The camp offers two-weekportion sessions of hotel and motel sales t KENNER’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1991 for cooperative endeavors.” KPRD ★★ have hated more than spending the them, the Kenner City Council is working toward well but I think it is because we specialize money. property millage increase, for police Here is an to hire a new director of aviation syfor hangs over the Treasure Chest. They’ve become an ments and a total seating capacity of be filled with 100 percent pure spring the ballroom to be much in demand, R Castle, Lundi Gras, Music in the Park concerts, Laketown Fest and Kenner Open sored by the National League of Cities. “The real point is that long before generated by tourism, can be attributed to Treasure Chest ty of discharging treatedDistrict effluent from 2Sunseri, Councilman following what he learned in CPR and homeowners over a decade decision making are often likened to to return the popular live accepted and generallyin customer admiredand service willmember be and of based the can communi- infill Rivertown. particularLouis Fees Congemiax has revenue, worked typically on“We have no plans for expanding the Treasurewater from Chest Kentwood, at Louisiana. mission of service thatgasoline has been pumping facilityAircraft with rescue a canopy. and fire There fighting station will include a BY ALLANrelationship KATZ over the years Yenni and Quigley were an inseparable team. “I think Ed 2011 Leisure Service A continued on page 30 Caraway and “After we presented Kenner’s emer- The long awaited necessary dredgingformidable. to continued on page 29 remindsCasino and that customersmoney is dedicated2,400 to improvements persons. at VOL. 19, NO. 10 Boudrie, public relations consultant to T has been a wonderful experience. Joseph S. Yenni office building, for the first time in the his- ★ this time but we’re always considering opportunities to next four years probably disagreeing funds to do so. Considering the demandthe Kenner sewerage treatment plant and fire protection, that the majority meeting with improvement associations Joe Yenni and the Yenni familyty.” becamerequests, regardlessyou ifstill it’s filling are a big ice happy, go ahead. What will have to continue to maintain it.” help the police department meet its obligationsloves this Theher Ice House is openjob on Monday and front desk personnel who will greet you can function more efficiently. They will other audio visual equipment. Chief Caraway says Armstronghe is supporting International. Mayor Iffikhar’s Yenni’s n see story page 9 begin at $140 per child perLaketown week with and Rivertown. Many projects have been com- i E els that have been heavily damaged This move has afforded us the The city of Kenner - ★ ★★ interesting way enlarge our operati huge decisions on budget cuts made necessary by a a number of hurricaneSolomon saidprotec- the project will cost first aid classes, checked the child’s pulse. She had chest for a tailgate party, a hunting trip or a “There were passed down throughwill generations be a frozen of yogurtnew outlet,aircraft torescue be known and fire“Music as fighting in thestation, Park” new concerts vehicles with the Yenni family,” recalls Districtthrough Thursday from 6:004Joe a.m.Councilwoman until Stagni KPRD Leisure Service Maria DeFrancesch seeks reform ago is the object of a renewed Muniz is one of the most talented executives I’ve ever seen S a hangover and for good reason – a improve the boatingpleted, experience some are underway and in others Kenner are planned. So, in directly into the Parish Line Canal as both for visiting convention groups Summer Programs they had all agreed to place their names synonymous with reform politics in ons,” said Schwartz. “KennerHouse. has Kenner Fire Chief John Hellmers Newdiscounts airport applied fordirector attendance of plans on setting passengerproven to be a greattory place of for us Jefferson and we hope that the Parish an East Bank emergency operations the city. This is an opportunitywith for the resi- City Council while the city y ALLAN KATZ - Police Chief B Christmas party for 1, 000,” says Joe Ric Kenner Chief Administrative 1 contract was approved by the that way the casino has made an additionalabout $10considerable million and the targeted com- 6:00 p.m., on Friday and Saturday from your future self doesn’t want is communityfor you is as pleased withlong the Treasure as it meets Chest federal as we’re environmental gency plan to our trainer he advised us 6 tax proposal because the Kenner Police Department is year. A change in funding is absolutelyMuniz is necessary,” very excited said about the mil- “Sales taxes are up $1.5 million for this fiscal Kenner and Jefferson Parish, the Yenni Swim program and free lessons offered Scotty Zimmerman abilityCouncilwoman to consolidate our Black recreation and answer any questions or direct you continue to improve our facilities in order As he contemplates the first two tion projects that will help Community and other improvements that meet new FAA standards for ca, who morehas owned thanthat the one Ice week. House exists Scholarships for seven we and really don’t want to have Quigleyfrom thewho adjacentfor many years neighborhoods and of thinking about began on April 8, 2010 when theThe Ice city’s House is boatlocated at 2151pleased Williams with being Boulevard. members of the Kenner 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. and on Sun SUMMER CAMPS families who have worshipped there. to Kenner’s Rivertown this and Mike Yenni is a young man on his way to greatness. I Our goal is to provide efficientt of how it used to be and are barely passable. Unfortunately, pletion date is Memorial Day,center 2009. is in place. “An aemergency pulse but operations it was center weak. on theHer heart was still beating. n Officer Mike Quigley on the slowly sank into bankruptcy,” said has a grants administrator h dents of each district to meet directly See center pull-out section protection standards. w referendum where voters turned down property tax temporary feeling can lead to a bad Photo by Eric Miller on the season ticket waiting list for joint effort to prepare it for years, having bought it from the previous o Steve Caraway and t family was enmeshed in Jefferson days from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The r U.S. Rep Anh “Joseph” Cao (left) reviews e Councilwoman-at-large Michele Branigan believes the best is yet to come in Kenner Aviation Board on April 21, 2010 volumereduced tuitionrecords, are available aims for chil- for good relationshipscommunity.” with and for locals who may find it perfectRiv Y # BARRY SPRAGUE and coach rescue and fire fighting operations. Construction is now and city emergency plan manager owners who were in the business for moreboth the city Principal of Kenner funding and is comingher from a GoAt theco-workerslegislation April 16 meeting of the to prevent scandals s and other cel- Kenner’swas an Recreation employee of Department’sJefferson think our Leisure new mayor follows in the footsteps of a family damaged every day by unstable and inadequate funding.launch Caraway.to on get Williams bamboozled “One Boulevard example by in of Laketown high our pressure budgetary problemsphone number is 469-3503. & PROGRAMS “We respect those whoathletics have come section, Leisurecontinued Servicesspring. on page 26 job visiting Grand Isle during Mayor Muniz. “I have no regrets about the E where you need to go. Our boys, girls and to maintain the high standard our residents dren from lower-income homes. “We’re flood information with Kenner Mayor EdEast Bank of Jefferson is critical in responding to an emer- effective services from a professional staff year and are estimated toyour increase financial even thatmore our next city’s plan appears to becontinued far on page 30than 28 years. to use donations that were givencontinued to on page us 31 to Reaching into his kit, he connected the childofficial to tothe make public his or her involvement in a for- What was Kennerage 2 like 50 years with ago? the mayor. Wheneveryone we complete is very the pleased.” A decision.and Several his hiring thingswas approved come by to the mind Artist’s concept of The Grand entrance masterslions of ice handling, whether of you dollars want bagged Kenner their inKenner City what Council,local officials council NFL unveil he members historic believesteam. marker.Law Onesee center of pullout the section guysFire Chief John John Chung New airportspearhead directorSeunderway e plans p new onwith setting completion rule passenger to set for late 2010. BY ALLAN KATZ who is intensively a street panel costs $3,500. It’s very years in the mayor’s office, Muniz is • BYchampioned ALLAN KATZ the cause of the small business owner, doing our part to help with the sale. increase proposals and property tax renewals. Ricca,very and excitedhis staff of about six full-time this and em- feel that it Ed Muniz R the parish becomeMuniz, Deputy a CAO safer Mike Quigley and Parish. “The current mayor is SEE CENTER PULL-OUT SECTION closed.Kenner’sBy ItThe will ALLAN leaders Lakeremain PontchartrainKATZ closed fromcubes 6:00or blocks Basin a.m. and whether you want someone to for weddings,before banquet us,” church historian Fallon the BP oil spill.Service Division this year will onceof againreal dedicated offer public servants. This Mayor Yenni has the Two yearsgency in as the quickly planning, as possible,” the Federal Congemi said. “Having the Once again Kenner’s marketing. Zahn named Kenner Council President, Presently no part of the Kenner Police Department’s is that presently our police department is spending continued on page 30 schedule, the list of town hall meetings Emile Lafourcade were among some ployees and six part-timers, have a big load- ★ profit enterprise or any other conflict of interest.” section, maintenance section and our park went on and people will offer a great summer experience Under an agreement reached in the early 2000s,adult all coordinators’ offices are located on expect. to anyone who visits the office. We look issues. This came New Orleans City Council the next CAO Michael Yenni at Laketown. ★ Basin teaching how oxygento be caretakers and turned of it up.Hellmers After ahave long agreed moment, ★ ahead and much further detailed than ★volume records, aims for good relationships with trying to attract grants When Scott Zimmerman opened his business in year, so it is misguided to close playgrounds to our ing platform and enjoy demonstrating thatplace they are to live. Photo by Barry Sprague District 4 Councilwoman Maria DeFrancesch hopes Rivertown“It will is comein the alive interest on four of Friday the nights in May as the one who recommended that you might want to discuss with asked the others to get together at their same gift that we all saw in Joe Yenni – a true caring for the Foundationbuy food is in partnershipto purchase with the freezer.”teful and excess spending that BY ALLAN KATZ continued on page 23 Mayor Michael S. Yenni has proposed an to 6:30 p.m. on weekdays to accommodate Emergency Management KennerAgency authorized embarks on more Jackson said. “For example, when Yenni building to house hundreds of essential employees, summer programsKenner for Councilwoman-at-large both children and adults. The Michele Branigan, expensive and sometimes when you economic development of the city. regulate adult book stores continued on page 30 was was at City Hall will also be posted on the city of DeFrancesch believes she brings a unique resume constantly being encouraged to run for R up when someone asked me, “What day. will be held KENNER May 9 toST 14, 2011 on Dr. Freemanairport expansion Garrett projects are recalls reviewed by thethe city ofdetails ebrations. Your future self will be disappointed March 2011 - became informed about operations section under one roof. With the first floor along with the I.D. station “As District 4 Councilman our environment as well as how to safely to place their respec- forward to providing you the necessary 60 public officials from around the 10 In our new building we have two in the next four years to pass reform legislation that will popular rock bands perform live music on the back porch of the the six-weekthe Ashley project. Marie Kelly Foundation, the child started coughing and spitting up water. confronting an issueKenner’s or problem, leaders we for a wide variety of families and children. If cuts are neededthat theyyour of should other future communities, self. so we were continuedthe paymentemergency on offavorite page this personnel project 30 sports because and equipmentbar it to discuss is a huge tailgating plus and adds Iftikhar Ahmad, the new the Tulane University Reily Center. city of Kenner to get this 160- Kenner’ssummer website. programs Anyone seeking are funded more by the fees paid by the continued on page 25 to the Kenner Council. Born in Italy, she came to the Kenner which issues permits to allow the construction to Kenner 10 years ago, it was the result of careful thought The agreement would pay Ahmad, Do you remember back in the day Monday through Friday from 5:00 p.m. BY$10 ALLAN million KATZ movie complexDistrict at 4 Councilwomandespite the recessionMaria DeFrancesch and the city’s fiscal seeks crisis,reform operatingput in abudget new street for 2011-12 panel, the of city $56.6 has million to and a would your future self thinkRenewed about effort to put airportcontinued on page 29 if you Beneficialfail to doI have somethingchanges made hurricane made small protec-to lawsthatenjoyBy on ALLANsmall the recreation successionsmake KATZreached it unlikelyat 467-1092 it offers. or visit Kenner the web- will ever be tivehit by dispatchers the kind of in a Black elected“This is one to of theserve best economicBY asALLANKenner viceBy KATZ ALLAN Produce president KATZ Co. shed of Heritage Park in the 300 block of “When completed this major improvementhis administration involved dredging the has harbor. carved “The best frompart the might reflect on somethingeveryone that my under one roof we are able to for players and coaches. Also located big conference roomsFoot forcontinued trafficstaff on meetings,the page need,23 on moreinformationwest and return more that you may need. a second term. But he says,the American “I’m 70 Red Cross and Tulane to plans designed tothan make our $17.3 parish safer,” million the Councilman sewer BY JAMES L. MELCHERS By the time the ambulance arrived, her eyes were ★ ’s site at www.melcherslawfirm.com. proceed. n information can call the office of the projects, ranging from the nation who took part. They included that season as his name had finally ★ e be in areas that are non-essential and do not impactAnything44, $195,642 that a requires year. The Aviation an director of aviation at Louis in order to utilize an “Affidavit★ of Small until 8:00 p.m. and on SaturdayUnited States from at the age ofRegistration six, worked opens her way on through May 2, 2011. ★Chacreil tractdr back in commerce, Healthparticipants that cover the supply costs and salaries. ★ • in its partnership with the local US Post Office and the National Association of tion my priority,” said ★ Succession.” Additionally, use of this af- believes that Kenner is moving into an era of growth, that?” The idea is at some point we will of upgrading the marina will be welcomed by conflict-of-interest scandals that have recently shaken could really add up over time. One when there was such a thing asis since sales FEMAVolunteers is covering are the needed funding each the year s i n g Williams Boulevard.
$3.4 million capital budget. SPRAGUE BARRY the “Affidavit of Small Succession” to explained. great grandfather, the late ReverendIn 1960, a 25-year-old chiropractor 2 0 moved to e also replace the panel next to it if they University to provide a free weeklong g and planning. high school and college earning a bachelor IftikharstreamlineVOL. Ahmad, 19, NO. the 2 tasks. new This will alsoa open uplegislation on the first to preventfloor is the scandals office where you supervisors meetings and any other Board announced in February that 100-yearThe Louisiana hurricane protectionfidavit is only available if open and she was able to sit up as the emergency Zahn. See p understood whyKenner the fee Parks and Recreation Call JoAnndevelopment at 836-2238 or projectsemail ever to come to immediate response to a high-pressure Armstrong New OrleansCongemi.include immovable Among propertyKenner (real the estate) most budget.come WROUGHT The up mayoron IRONthe waiting WORK says list. his He had his The Esplanade mall The programscontinued are self-sustainable on page 21 and no money is floodwall is developmentbarred until of the old2012, buy-out land inyears commerce old and at that age you don’tLegislature has the heirs are his children, Custom built fences, gates, burglar bars, dumpster enclosures, 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. The swimming Kenner PoliceJULY 2005 continued on page 30 the quality of life for our families and children,” said boatersCouncilman that use the Laketownunder certain boat circumstances. launch,” Small suc- work isto being assistOther performed in thisimportantup government program. handrails,atrebuilding no A/Cimprovements cages, cost minor repairs To to in provideKenner Jefferson include Parish the program remote andle roomoper- the to assure that Wilsonjoann@ used to say. The olderIn mem-preferably addition to theas freesoon concerts, as possible,” from 6:30KENNER’S said BYto ALLAN9:30 COMMUNITYMike p.m., KATZ Quigley, NEWSPAPER SINCE 1991 look back at the decisions we made and swimexample program of this to anyone is failing in the to round up Like manyLetter Kenner Carriers, city employees,30 years experience Branch 4342, and corporate sponsors,of science helped degree incollect chemistry, almost mathematics 200 tons director of aviation at Louis infrastructure improvements and development. The city is facing a fiscal crisis mostly because made significant parents, brothers or sisters Roger Blount “It was obvious to me that the Kenner economy was continued on page 18 Internationalpersonnel Airport, ini mcession stores intendsp o immovable rtant who projectsproperty is reallylimited since to the took an medical technicians placed her in a gurney and Kennersaveourlake.org District 3 Councilman Ben theKenner, opportunity setting forup parentsshop ats to1700 come Williams in and can Boulevard. rent Laketown,spent from the City city’s Park, general Veterans fund on conferencesthem. that need to take place.is absolutely We Director necessary Ken Marroccoli can be reached sales presentation is probably a bad beneficial changes or their descendants, or thetickets and wanted to813-5870 make plansclasses with will be held from May 16 to 20, . Include the name and age Black stated, “Ourra sole responsibili- BY ALLAN KATZ saidLouis Kenner Congemi District 3 Councilmana single lot or contiguous Ben lots.Zahn. These lotstaxpayers,” anDanna adequateation said Morris of Zahn. pumping Jefferson number started stations of School her instructors, from career Board. the atsafe City anKENNER rooms, adding PARKSthe anright & RECREATION combination the Kenner tourism industry,”ArmstrongMusic saidChief Newa in OrleansStever thed Park Caraway i Galso includes booths manned byDistrict local 4 food Councilwoman Maria DeFrancesch hopes Kenner High School to surviving spouse. This is and French as well as a masters degree in M Kenner’s Chief Administrative Officer. The terms of FEBRUARY 2010 either be glad or disappointed at what systemPontchartrain taking Basinmust who have only isshape one age buildingadministration five plus ancil- orin Kenner carved out savings of District 2 Councilman Joe Stagni. make any plans for twofor in yearstheyour lawshis governing tenure mortgage fromsmall successions.at the paymentairport whenever nd seemed you to of food for distributionwww.kenner.la.us/recreation.html to needy families through the Kennerof VOL.the swimmer, 14, F NO.ood 5 Bank.the class time requested, Fifty years later,KENNER’S that chiropractor, COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER Dr. Freeman SINCE L. 1991 Branigan, before entering political life,lake wasMAY one levee 2005 path now open sales tax revenues have plunged during the national interest in customerslary buildings (sheds, etc.). a The building not available if theadditional person three“The feet currentprepared to the levees administration to and take backup her andgenerators 2011.to the the CityClasses hospital.for New will Duncan beRecovery at 5:00 Canal p.m., safeZahn house6:00 and was unanimously rehabilitation electedSteve presi- following Caraway is working total with kneemem- replacementin the Parknext four or years any to gym Thepass reformlong-time or field legislation East facilities.running thatJefferson will summer On Levee program District is headed Executive Director to help eliminateat 468-7211 or idea. One example of thisThe is administration buying storm thatPrior ofto Congemi these Mayorchanges, a citedsmall succession Michael was the construction S. Yenni, of safe is survivedadditional only by morehis program friendscontinued wasto tailgate created onKENNER’S page 28sinceto train they COMMUNITY had all NEWSPAPER SINCE 1991 Internationaland craft Airport, vendors. intends funding for roadway and going to grow,” said Zimmerman, who has been in the Mayor Ed Muniz addresses older. can have no more than four dwelling units Hall and expects to Byconclude ALLAN hercontinued careerKATZ at onsee pageof 4-page first 30 respondersinsert is biochemistry. Before being elected to the Siltty in servingbuildup as in president lake dredging and vice set for early March BY ALLAN KATZ [email protected] weAnd, did inCouncilwoman the past. The suggestion at large Michele is Branigan BYtowas ALLANmake defined be a as record-setting one your inKATZ which the monthly person time payment or notremote relatives such as guardian’s name and contact email and the FAA buyout are that the land could be used for The residential land near died without a will, owned no immov- within the one building.$1.5 Each of the unitsmillion fromCouncil all City can make Hall a major depart- contributionp.m. and to 7:00 p.m. Classes are offered at Kenner Police Chieffor his tenure at the airport make it unlikely Kennerby Kerri will ofever McGovern the be hit city’s by the Diaz, mostkind managerof activeofficial of volunteers the to recreationmake public in thehis or Kenner her involvement in a for- . recession that has impacted cities across the nation. into a timesharenow.” program Muniz, while based on rooms on at the the Duncan feedback and Elmwood pumping stations. “Noaunts, stronguncles or cousins. swimmersgone on the 16 yearslistToday, at or the older same the child time. has The made a full recoveryBY CRAIG GOODWIN Garrett,BYbers ALLANAmong of theKATZ recently City the sponsors shared are Veoliahis reminiscences Water N.A.; All of South Kenner in sewer problems the VOL.able propertyTheenjoy (real 14, swimming estate) theirNO. except a cem- 7work? lessonsmust be residences are primarily. provided Addition-Iftikhar Ahmad sent to emergency sit- dentcouncil, of theDeFrancesch Kenner was City a teacher Council for over at its Fran Campbell says the city of Kenner benefits from drainage improvements. planning, who is working that you consider what your future self Kenner District 3 Councilmaninsofaradding as extrapassenger Ben cash Zahn ally,volume you either theand havedecedent the or the available surviving When use of the “Af- phone number in your email. presidentcommercial of the council purposes, is to if maintain a buyerconflict-of-interest can be found. scandals that have recently shaken profit enterprise or any other conflict of interest.” tires and automotive business for 30 years. “And I really the Louis Armstrong New longer willetery space essential intended for pumpthe burial ofstation the operators need to be fidavit of Small Succes- Kenner history City by passing Hall. legislation that to be a record-setting time Kenner Star. Recreation Department. In fact, some of her fondest says she wantsthe crowd to know at just a recent how much “Music will be - spouse must have lived on the property to be water• safetybeen instructors awithout way for (WSI).any local brain charitiesdamage that and might generous have occurred hearts thirty to meetyears and every an administrator month. for five. ConsultingACouncil silt buildup on Engineers atnew Laketown rules Inc.;in the Digital Engineering & Imaging department’s Leisure Service Division. “We are going JULY 2008 vacation. We have all been presented bydeceased, Red and Crossowned assets trained valued at water safety sion” is applicable, it others is sheepishly confessed that theyuations. Both chiefs the 1960s with the neighborhoodsMike Ince, are a MayorRivertown Yenni’s proposed budget century-old calls for deep cuts building to become receptionhe gets facility from Kenner named voters,is concerned. is Heritage confi-and it was the last placements of residence Hall of ei- other than Public Works. Muniz Officer Mike Quigleyup government and Deputy inChief Jefferson Parish anda the vastly improvedDeFrancesch hurricane believes protection she brings system The a unique East than resume Jefferson Levee District has issued a on a master’s degree in will think three or more years down the Kenner legislative delegation$50,000to pay or less.Are In down such are cases you an pushing the“Affi old principal enough a plan on to recall yourthat not necessarya time to open pro- requires governmentThe city to of operate Kenner with complete is embarking on first 2009 meeting on Thursday, insofar aslake passenger near the Treasure volumeQuigley Chest casino said credit for the renewed effort is the GOLD Orleans International Airport davit of Small Succession” was prepared, ther of them until illness, incapacity, natu- Normally a $250 class, the WSI“I studentsgrew up DeFrancesch said she is very proud of a Inc.;decorumthat GEC will seek Gulf and to Engineering fur- respect by& Consultants; followinga sMCB our Properties; tomaybe have a littleamemories wonderful, less,” said of fun-filled her involvement summer for in both Kenner adults include time bate through the courts. during the time when shedecided was that unconscious. better responses Her were likely if both police and fire dis- “TheVOL. population20, NO. 4 of the AdministrativeG cityr was OfficerJefferson about of Public School17, 000Works Board. in liked the way that although Kenner has a populationsaved of by the closure of the Community Serviceswith the opportunity to get a free instructorsAcknowledging and are heldthatral disaster Armstrong at Tulaneor destruction required International either hashad continued not gotten around on topage adding 30 their patientnd continuesi to work on knee range of motion, Healthto the Kenner Council. Born in Italy, she came to the signed by all heirs, notarized and sent to is concerned.isKenner causing boats to scrapeL Councilu against the Selects 23-Year-Old Asexisted District when Hurricane2 Interim Katrina Councilman camecontract howling for towarda completeexperiencing,” graduaterebuilding of of she Floridathe west Statereturn for the Kenner Parks and Recreation Department. This affidavit must be pre- transparency,” says DeFrancesch, currently day following surgery you will be expectedOchsner’s to get cardioscan gauges risk of heart attack public administration at road aboutat decisionsthe Lake” you makefree today.concert in dent that he can be reelected,loan.Louisianawhen Department There if of a Revenue salesperson heare for cer-people- or both of them who to wouldleave the have property. really cut 10 know on 10th Street A total knee replacementJanuaryresolution8. she Zahn authored, succeeds passed by District the City 2 L.A.D.ther regulate Corporation; the oper- the Coca ColaRobertsPrat Reddy Bottling for Rules their Company; determination of and andZahn. kids,” saidKENNER’S Diaz. “The quality COMMUNITY of what we NEWSPAPER offer in SINCE 1991 On March 26, 2009 the city of Kenner held a grand bought from residential would allow the economicUniversity. development They consistIn other of words, five Laketown. if your relativeweekday owns pared, attend executed and a some- week• kept of classroom youan unprecedentedinformed instruction about patchers sewer events were rebuilding that in the affect same room, your talking constitutional to one another and rights, to the your quality1 ballot willwater councilbe bottom a proposalemphasis at rules low tide that and given is calls alsoIftikhar by for Ahmad Mayor the Yenni“The to current put the administration propertyKENNER’S andspent the Cityat the COMMUNITY parks sittingUnited in NEWSPAPER States bleachers at the age offor six, SINCEhours worked upon her 1991 way through SILVER camera, cell phone or gift if we listenKenner’s nevertification that in newno itstaxes historywere due.interim This afhandled civil 10 million service passengerstimes recorded within namesin the Kenner to the list. There voters would be nowill decide on civil service in AprilAcknowledging 1960,”2006 thathe Armstrongsays. electionstrength, “It International seemed balance that has and everyone is taught how knew to walkevery with a cane Department which has responsibility for Rivertown L.A. Muhleisena single house or apartment building and serving her second term in office. “Jefferson out of bed and begin weight bearing on the surgical By ALLANsuccessful KATZ negotiationsmously with FEMA approved to Reddy, by who headsmembers up of the selection “is certainly onefloodwall of the greatest near said.the LouisUniversity, “But (fellow Armstrong with degrees New Orleans fidavit would then be presented to banks, Kenner in 2005. the University of New 70,000,Yenni there says isto afacilitate small-town these cuts feel he to is theproposing community. that Some people even take this to the point requirementsfree of detailed Muniz charge in andHOMEBUYER complete isin training Kenner,” watchful continued resurfacesspender on page your 26 kneeCouncil, joint by requiring Kenner’s public officials causingSouthernations damage of Eagleseveral to propellers. (Budweiser) adult Distributing Co.;Council the Friends can make of a majorour camps contribution is comparable to to that of the private sector. years off of their mortgagewith no more than four units,by and rounding lived service, which will have the support of cur- VOL. 17, NO. 7 homeowners over a decade A bill authored by stateclasses,ainsurance calendar Senatorhis companies each or oryear, her aother 45-minuteDanny institutions inventory Ahmad Martiny said, sessionand “I am of couldand a very Louisiana suggest growth- Law. It is wise person requestingthe cost an of emergency doing work response. inCouncilman engineering, Previously, legal and Joe police account- Stagni and and will servecitynever charter in its to history follow inhandled commercestate 10 law ormillion without on and passengerswhen toaneliminate assistiveIftikharelec- in this over device.Ahmad, four-year Most old the issue. patients newKenner’s airport transition publichours. works high school and college earning a bachelor APRIL 2011 opening for Heritage Hall, a landmark at the corner of Laketown sponsored by theto a timesharedecides presentation. to run. Don’t In do addition, it. that held the heassets of the has deceased and in one of them until too ill to live alone, groupof Parishtailgating.TRAINING life andprogramand the So,CLASSyour school if of you tax board more wantdollars. were thanseason shocked $17.3 million. knee. Before you go home you will needotherKenner Ifto meetyou District resident. Iaresome want 3 Councilman at ofrisk residents Kenner. for Ben a heart to It be really attack proud was a of aKenner small City town, Council to fill the vacated moments of my life. I’m honored,International delighted Airport. continued on page 27 ms to know everyone else. Equally impor- that property can be passed to the heirs - to consult a seasoned says Morris. Victoriaremoving A.M. the diseasedto be Smith, bone governed by the same M.D. rules as Kenner Rivertown,Order and Acadian Ambulance Service.Kenner history by passing legislation that She points particularly to the Williams BoulevardCouncilwoman-at-large) in economics and urbanPLATINUM museums, the Planetarium and MegaDome Cinema directorwas sufficient at to allowwork the release ofsetting the up systemthe followingBy week ALLAN by serving KATZEnglish as swim a calendar bookyear, Ahmadstores located said, “I inam a very growth-“The silt that will be removed is goingEach department, year saidwe the strive to improve what we ofhave science to offer.degree in chemistry, mathematics Everyonesome playgroundsee districts be re-drawn and resources of having an internal dialogueago is about the object of a renewed swimtheminded payment instructions. person upand In to I addition throughassurethe an next “Affidavit you to hundred this,ofthat Small Succesduringprofessional or my totime handle a fire dispatchersing worked by usingrent in in-house separate Mayor people rooms. Phil rather Capitano, than consultants. has been set by Zahn said the city is goingfrom to respond a walker to a cane within two to four weeks and Sonfunds to the heirs. Funeral It was not necessary to Home By ALLANby scandalsKATZFirst class when elected officials became aviation director, who has brought representatives state Representative Tony Ligi is close to final passagesmall succession as de- Jan. 16, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. as council president for the next six quick, painless Cardioscan from Ochsner exam is notcontractor, covered Great by SouthernEven insurance. with the city’s present economic state of It could be the most expensive camera different options as a way of helpingtickets for of the the year! New Orleans Saints or public employees.establishedcontinued goals. on You page will27 tions need are to getcalled in and and out who of bed has the authority to requiresDistrict government 2 seat to of operate John Lavarinewith complete III, who was and thrilled to Mayorbe able to serve. Muniz:Until This themeans workI’ve is completed,loved the says Eastfirst Jefferson two years in office open probate through the courts. sion” as long as the total value of the es- KennerThe“My decision& dadadministration had a to rebuild the seeking and city’s cartilage. The recovery and minded personbymostlythe dredging city.The and TopcatsIthe locatedassure harbor you towill asouth thatdepth be duringplaying of ofsix M Airlinetomy on be i time takencMay h toaHighway. 6 our eand l nearby the marshesBlackened As toit still is Williams Boulevard and Third Street, perched at the - finedinstructors above. for the Ashley Kelly Swim We’re also saving money by advertising for or sending the way our meetings are conducted.” Our summer camp kicks off on June 6.” and French as well as a masters degree in Jeannie Black and I have andwhat the they Councilcity will ofthink on Kenner. Aging.in the future about eachthousandhereThere day arewe three there will significant and isgo changes aby beyond five-minute applyingtate does 10 not exceed million a session$75,000. part In passengers this of case any a Jan. 17, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. “When Chief Hellmers was first named to his position, he raised are able Jeannieto transition Black to no assistive deviceDredging, in four isto responsible flood gates which have been completed and the $120 shifted to the playgrounds that historically have high joint effort to prepare it for By ALLAN KATZ James L. Melchers is involved in deals with obvious significant District 4 Councilwomanthe Kenner City Council for April 1, 2006. build up the wetlands.transparency,” While the work says DeFrancesch, currently COUNCILWOMAN-AT-LARgE tant, Kenner is a very family-oriented place. It was exact- that you ever bought.and Many Governor timeshare Bobby Jindalto these laws. The has first of these also changes signedthe affidavit must onbe recorded in in the con LSU• putTigers the one spotlight day,job at get the on air-on the free waiting services andrehabilitation programs following available a total to Kennerby yourself. citizens. You should bendhere your we knee can willtoBlues eight gogiveapproximately beyondfeet,Band youbeginningof on 10Kenner, peace May million in March. 13. of passengers NewOn mind.McMyne, May Orleans, 20 a the aDingbats the 23- New willelected Orleans performTo by schedule Kenner Aviation voters andecreasing appointment, to fill the position revenues, a Branigangreat dealbiochemistry. to is me still and Before optimistic myLevee beingfamily.” elected District about to the Executive Director Franbecome Campbell, good friends and political you find just theveyance right records of the thing parish where tothe pur-thProgram.e senior attorney at These are perilous times for city governments all out “Requests For Proposals”months. for such Division services as B At-Large call an electiontoday,Leading if thereKenner the is City a 50vacant yearsCouncilwoman-at-Large mayoral, ago was a very congenial forplace. protecting the site continued on page 25 aboutstillyear,now definesissues hopefully theserving small that succession affect many as one the times. Pontchartrain I Kennercannot tell you yet if Pre-Registration the possibility of bringingMaria DeFrancesch the dispatchers into the same space,” said is going on, the Kenner boat launch “The fee for children from the ages of three to 12 been pounding away at southeast edge of Rivertown’s Heritage Park. today’sCouncilwoman decisions. Branigan says she is also extra income to prepayment. You wantMelchers Law Firm, lo- conflictsFora must! thesewer ofsecond interest. system time, I think reflects Kenner we can develop votersa top prioritywill for “The workThe is electiongoing to besix paid fits weeks.for inby with By eight the coun- to serving 12 weeks her secondafter surgery term in office. most “Jeffersonmillion levee-building project at the KNorthATZ and South MIChELE BRANIgAN sale. in which the person leaves property in property is located along with a certified - grants to improve infrastructure, 90 degrees or show good progressyear, hopefully in bending many your times. I cannot tell you yet if of Councilman-at-Large.Kenner’sduring the execution The offinancial opening in An future council, election BDeFrancesch y to A LLAN selectinthe was Lavarine’sthe bike a teacher pathhands for full- along over the westof returnvoters floodwall will be participation levels or host a full complement of the - cated at 909 West Espla portl beforei garbage collectionAlso on and the contracting. April At1 ballot the mayo will r ’s be four pro- and CategoryBoard 6 will and play the onyear-old MayFAAwill 27. be toentrepre- temporarily the table. closedcall during or visit Ochsner Health Center- allies with Police Chief Steve marketing companiessupport get 50 percentof the measure. of weLouisiana will with hita gross 10 value millionof $75,000 copy for of the the decedent’s first death certificate.time in 2011,The listacross 2012water now. South safety Your Louisiana, instructorConC h futureita S butul theprogram self city will of kneeKenner thank replacement is faring has improved significantly over the council orFEMA Scotty’sCouncilpoliceHeart at an chief’s effort estimated disease is Councilwoman-at-Largecostpost.Tire is of aboutthe andleading AutomotivecauseParish of and the school is board $140 were per Kenner’s shocked two week future. session “Infor Kennerthe same residents,” way that we responded ly the kind of community that I wanted for my business Interim chase?Civil Service DirectorThe Martinthird change involves Schwegmann the require nade Avenue in Kenner legislation thatbetter would than require most with anyChief much elected Caraway. of “I told him that was Councilwomanan excellent idea and that Jeannie I had Black was People were nicepatients to each have other, regained very knee courteous range of motion inthe the project. and are Reddy said LOANS this for several years now The two-story brick and masonry building was admittedA simple thought experiment is youror less. Thisfamily is an increase to of $25,000 come over to your “burn theand the firm’s primary Sulli EducationalMayor Services, Edinc. Muniz’ administration and knee and KRPDyou should extend weor straightenwill hit 10 million your knee for the first time in 2011,weekdays. 2012 The boat launch will be re- thirtyGet years the and CASH an administratoryou need FAST! for five. “What we are trying to do concerned by reports that Kenner“It is in Policethe interest Chief of Stevethe ment to have the affidavit certified by the go to the pollsb e g ito n n idecide n g whether they wantrequest, we’ll also be sending out RFPs for banking serv- $800,000,”cil’s said plans Zahn, to who rotate credits the presidency andthe at-Large position was created when time successor will probablybarred be to heldboth bicycles in and foot traffic. the purchase price just to sell the unit to afterthe prior allowable gross56 value of $50,000. years past few years with the innovation of the minimally ★ deathJeannie in America.Black. “Our If researchthereneur is a and foundhistory author, thatby of scandals thereMetairie, when isBY so elected ALLAN much2005 officials Veterans KATZ became Boulevard, “We appreciate the boat owners who programs that the city offers. Yenni also says that “Laketown canhas been becomeor busy 2013 setting butKenner’s I up am the absolutely new inheritanceWest merit-based tax confidentcollectorEnd that civil nowithcontinued taxes service thatare areas it of on practicewill pageyou. arebe •26 printedfund4224 Florida voting ave. improvements - Suitethe #7credit booth being givenballots to Mayor forfor electionRivertownposed day changesso Kenner to the voters Kenner would City Charter. be informed able to continueopened everystrength weekend. and We flexibility estimate continuedexercisesthe contract for toon Diaz. the Hurricane work “Where is being needed,Katrina we by also rebuilding offer almost everything Caraway. While he hasn’t discussed This change takes effect January 1, 2010. estate planning, wills, or 2013Voters butKenner’s I way willam absolutely Deputy they also Chief decidespoke confident Administrative★★ to whether each that it other.” will all be continued on page 26 DeFrancesch said she is very proud of a “How will I feel tomorrow if I drink mortgage” party sooner,due. The affidavit rather should no than longer be 464-6224 ices. We’re going to re-examine the structure fully.of our bank-You should be able to walk with crutches or a and I think we’re approaching a consensus that this and my own family.” city of Kenner to get this 160- This appearsIf to apply these after January old-fashioned 1, concepts mean thework Kenner at the City Council,Kenner both of Star elected vice presidentNOWLEISURE of the SERVICE council.John Helmers has become theinvolvedCouncilman in deals with obviousprocessed Terry significantMcCarthy for approval by resigned Mayor Ed to use theOctober. Kenner Boat Until Launch then,Buy, and wantsell, McMyne pawn“It would said he’s be extremely dangerous to try to either to the National Register of Historic Places in July 1985.Caraway may have to ax his K-9 dog unit that is system done.”approved by Kenner voters.- submitted to the Department of Revenue trusts, successions, cor- a civil service system developedinvasive surgical for city technique. This technique withcontinued the on page 27 hasvice-presidency“The courtsset havea madehigh among it clear thestandard workthat all willadult its take mem- about 120 for days or Mayor Ed Muniz is extremely proud is make Kenner safer, fix its you. That means that on day one, even 2010, regardless of the date of death. In Using your futureEd Muniz self iswho a funbrings 40 years One calls for the city council to approve done.” heart diseasebureaucracy in yourhis family, or her involved own. a Cardioscan This that is thea sale most 842-4168; would advanced takeextended Ochsner stage 16 of care. Medical Our summer Center- camp has threeresolution two-week she authored, passed by the City the idea with Caraway, Muniz thinks low performing playgrounds will still be utilized, During Chief Caraway'srestaurants first and two stores,” saysyears Representative infor certification. office Ligi. “If- porate crimelaw, and personal voters.BY reduced ALLAN KATZ ing relationships to see if we can save some money # Muniz. that had been knockedto clear up down, this problem I see for them,” us responding said to the way too much tonight?” Sort of obvious other words, the $75,000 limit should ap BACKwalker INon a levelKenner surface Fire andseven Chief climb council up and membersdownIn 1960, two mostcan be of elected the land as betweenconflicts the of interest. then named I think we can develop acre tract back in commerce, Schwegmann,later. Rounding who served up for willThe more law make has notthan changed your20 in itsyears require asinjury. Melchers can be Kenner Policeimprovement of the instruments used, helped“It decrease is an honor toFALL receive PROGRAMS the faith youngest interim accept a position with Jefferson Parish. looking forward to being partbike of or the walk Kenner along is the something previous path that adjacent we need to to do as a city.” Scotty’s offers tires, alignments, brake, cooling system if you could resell, you have alreadyChief CarawayOurBy plyTROY regardlesssomething Lady said of whether BROUSSARD the that decedent toof you, Police Perpetual then it may be that Helphall. foodwhom of haveexperience agreed in the private sewer sec- repairs are at rehabilitationcontinued on page and 26 the patient is progressedsessions back to that a include in-house Zahn.entertainment, Council, arts requiringof and his administration’sKenner’s public officials successes and It was built in 1909 to replace an earlier structure builtused at for patrol and drug-sniffing duties to locate died before or after January 1, 2010. ment that a person must die without a will framework for decision making. It there.” (non-contrastbers during CT aScan) normal of termyour heart of office. can New Orleans,On April 1516 2, Jefferson 2011, all Highway, voters in KennerANYTHING OF VALUE! thatinfrastructure if the police chief andwas agreeable,protect a but will only host programs that have a proven isn’t it. “What was I thinking?” The we can bring Coconutpersonnelfuture Beach director self forveryto Jefferson Kenner, happy. Parish’s they’ll civil servicehost sys- Danna Morris Department. Mayorcelebrates Muniz, 18 theyears budget Council of by June KENNER agree15, ratherto three thanTheatre steps. June And 1. you Guildshould do the to prescribedAirline continue Highway home continued runningand Lake on page Pontchartrain 26legislation that McMyne,was would swamp. require who any said electedrecession he will not and run the in fiscalCity Council’scrisisto be governed withdeliberations byunity, the thesame innovation, and floodwall,” rules votes. as Kenner said GEMSToNE Campbell. & “The path is being preferably as soon as possible,” said Mike Quigley, CrimeThe second change extends down the use of in Kenner The citytor ofto the Kenner tableboth when recovery it comes andto rehabilitation time following the SEE 8-PAGE council★ chair. Currently, the charterCouncilman allows in $150,000, three property tax scenarios“Increasing were the CLASS sewer & fees won’t pay the cost lost half of your value. One sales pitch dé ja~vu is a gift store where you’llcan help youA previous make good referendum decisions on and civil serviceAnother example is inand the field support of insurance of my where colleagues in lead-Crimedetermine Kennerdown yourin★ Kenner riskduringfull for level a heart of thefunctional attack. last activity. 1-866-OCHSNER;decade Followingcrafts total projects, knee Ochsner swimming, BaptistDistrict 4 specialCouncilwoman event days andsays that being the mayor ofdIAMoNd Kenner RINGS WEddING & repair, fuelthe systems, site in the 1870s.oil changes Since then, and the much location more. has servedcaches of Billegaly ALLAN drugs. KATZ Departmentstem,ministry says all License he across has receivedplate recognition tothe full cooperationhold nation cameras fromannualare play the major role ingala 21• percent established reductiontheMy top in momadealing crime free of was inwith Kenner’sand Kenner money. efficient infrastructure avenue ofProponents communication say the changes betweenexercises. will giveKenner’s the elected theKenner specialwill have electionCity the Council to chancecooperation fill the to unexpired says go and to theno hard pollsincreases work,”“This topublic is saidaemployees. dream to Branigan. comecompletely true for me,” torn said up. There is much constructionMuniz-CarawayMILITARY RINGS work ticket would be pretty track record of participation at that site. Three hangover tomorrow is notKenner’s worth the Chief Administrative Officer.weekend The terms events of that willThe help same fill thing up applies Kenner to skippingcontinued hotelsinvolved on in page Kenner 30 haspolitics, a grants although administrator that surgery. publication.McConnell says the city is self-insuring itself in severalINSERT INSIDE onlyLicense the plate two Therecognition at-large high cameras ground council playreplacement wasmajor membersKenner usedrole in patientshistory. 21for to percent cattle are reduction encouraged grazing. in crime The to ingreat resume Kenner airport field an trips. EachMaria DeFranceschweek has a themeYou createdand won’t all the by hear the us on theof radio, totally yourebuilding won’tproperty our see outmoded, us onENGAGEMENTvalues, TV! obsolete helping sewer them Still to be decided is the use of Kenner’sis that prices $3.7 can only go up. Well, we administrationAnBY ALLANaerial of Kenner KATZ photograph Mayor Ed Muniz. from Schwegmann the mid- avoid bad ones. This thoughtOn the one process hand, cash is ing the council. JeannieYou may and experience I look for- mildBY swellingALLAN KATZBIf y in you A yourLLA are N leg K betweenATZ 40 and 75 years Medical Center, 2820 Napoleon Avenue, has been a wonderfulKenner Star experience.. formidable. “My dadas aused residence, to tell general me that mercantile I should store, treat drug every store,temporary cus- doc- exhilaration of getting drunk your employer’s matching savings held very little interestlostofficialswho by for a isneeds. narrowme intensivelyand while its marginI wascitizens. inRivertownYour 1999 hospital when stayareas may and Repertory increasing lastmayor, three its the to deductibles five council daysTheatre, in and others. the “We’ll public be but more withtimeSEPTEMBER★ additional 2008 Kenner’sboreMichael the McMynenamechecks Italian Moisant festivalHe International was unani- event Airport.termresidents make of Founded Lavarine decisions for in now, District regardingShe vows 2, believes said sixto his propertyfind that, contraryfunds tax to to thepaycontinued conventional to continuedbe doneon pageon between page 627 the existing wall and the residences playgrounds named for possible changes include the FAA buyout are that the land could beand used generatesuffering for sales saysattrition tax he’sOur revenues.” working Lady as ofwith young Perpetual members profession-Helpof Mayor food Muniz’ team to f l owing into the city coff e r s after you are discharged. Elevatingserve as the council leg,★ wearing chairman. ★active lifestyle. However, they are stronglyevents advised compliment that theme. We do something a bitThat’s why we cansystem afford but to itPAY will YOU showto grow. MORE the state’s” Department of have seen them go down, too. Also, the 1950s that hangs in Rivertown’s Exhibitionhas helpedLouistrying a Congemilot toof attract folks, was grantsso mayor.youdepending may Congemi See on how story wellputting youon funds healpage into after an insurance5 surgery.ward reserve to The working for self-insurance with the council and of age, smoke, have high cholesterol, 894-2800millage or Ochsner proposals,wisdom, HealthKenner of which Center-West the Star current three are City new Council willAs he inprotected contemplatesthe near by the wall. the first The twodemolition of theMuniz existing is very excited about the mil- Westgate,tor’s Highway office, post Park office, and Lincoln motorcycle Manor. shop, televisiontonight.million stu- And insurance has anyone settlement evercommercial said, from purposes, Hurricane if a Katrinabuyer can be found.Prior to Hurricanedraftministryplan. the rules Katrina, Your will that host futurewill its Coconutgovern annual self how will gala the Beach benew on really Kenner – agrowing and Civil utility up. bills. After I graduatedDeputy fromfrom sales Chief taxes, fromAdministrative Louis Officerto study and consider budgetary issues. A combinationcomingin 1947 of well-applied after in Worldearly againstnew technology War Aprildoing II, activities and it wasn’told-fashioned that nearlyproduce police as high largedifferently impact as itloads for the last two weeks of camp. The second Environment Quality Kenner our city’sMayor determination Michael S. Yenni to tomer just as I would want to be treated,” says A four percent reductionmonthly in and crime swap hasfees can alsreally opt add for fieldsA other combination thancontinued of lawwell-applied enforce- on page new 27 technologywant KENNER’Sand to try old-fashioned it. It COMMUNITY can pay police to make NEWSPAPER SINCE 1991because the costs in the insurance field have compressionjust gone up hose and applyingBut anhigh ice the pack blood most for pressure attention15 to or is livecertain a sedentary to be Bank,for rebuilding 2500 Belle Chasse sewerage Highway, system 391- yearsSee inwall thethree willmayor’sFor be propertyextremely office, dangerous.Muniz tax is It will not be a good y believe in that. I don’t just“You want were so helpful last night when ServiceMayupsetHall 11, Board is 2011,if ofyour operates the at coworkerthe intersection and Cypress also how signs Lake the of city up Williams goes andCrescent about The Citybenefit Baptistopposed galafor High and a wide civilraffle School variety A service.fundraiser andrmstrong of Intern a t i o n a l th By ALLAN KATZ The lastWhen Music in Scottthe Park Zimmermanconcertsuch as was running on June opened 5, and 2009, jumping. when his the business Sports and such threein as golf,arecelebrates renewals,future vote two 18 to withyearsraise small sewer of Kenner fees forParks Kenner and Recreation households.your GOLD and SILVERlions of dollars in what he believes In diothe andmayor’s wildlife budget museum. the Community Services damage to the PontchartrainQuigley Center. said credit Stagni for says, the renewed effort is the work came together in the first half of 2010 to seriouslyAs reduce theMike Kenner’s Kenner Quigley Starsaid the enters funds incredibly,” its will 20 come says yearAnother McConnell. Familythe we charter administration will change continue 20Practice minutesissuein his tand on at to hopethe a time tellAprilVOL. to will keep our 14, helpwork NO. reduce 9came togethertheis swelling.today. in the In firstIf 1960, half of the 2010 airport to seriously still reduce used BY Kenner’ssome ALLANEvery KATZoldto military timelast week Gulf of Coast camp Bank the campers & host a fun talent KRPD address our problems,” said Branigan. “And that is Zimmerman, “and I reall Police Chief Steve Carawayto the already feeling high carrying costs.VOL. 17, If NO.hiring 9East and Jefferson firing workers. Levee District Executivespentwill Director begin a coupleyourself with of cocktails years happy in college, at even 6:00 ifAirport p.m. my the paydayand from the is Treasure garneredlifestyle,PontchartrainTopcats by theplayed a Cardioscan civil Centerfor one service andof the the event’s can Louisiana issue provide largest which audiences. 5150. Leisure Serviceconstantly Summerplace Registration being for civilians encouraged to find to themselves. run for New drainage you were drunk and youremphasis remarks weregiven by Mayor Yenni to put the propertyment and CountryexperiencedyouBoulevard don’tcrime Club andfigureslocated and then officers Veterans atby at10 21 retirementVillere percent. Highwaytake Drive hastheir from a projects,The upcoming ranging referendumfrom the on civil As a result, says McConnell, theKenner emphasisthe patient isDispatch having troublecrime walking figures orKenner by performing 21 percent. 10 yearscycling, ago, it swimming wasKENNER’S the resultand COMMUNITY walking of careful areincreases. permissible. NEWSPAPER thought SINCE“When 1991 the sewer★ fee issue was firstScenarioSLEISURE raised SERVICE last on page 30. was wasteful andcontinued excess spending on page 20 that “This one-time money paid to the city gives us a Gulf Coast Bank In an act of unanimity, the seven members of DepartmentThe isbuilding also proposed was closed to experience after Hurricane Katrina when you really want a timeshare, rent first, The merit-based civil service system replaces momthefollowed old recommendedyears by dinner.collective in the me Tickets future. forf roma jobare story at$50Chest three City and Casino.as sources: it Onunfolds, the other A $3.8 and million will also continueMenKenner • Women moving to care forward •about Children duringthe city, the Superdome,Quonset had responded.huts for Interminals the end, with and the administrativeTrust President buildings. Guy Williamspublication. drives continued on page 26 important.” to provide customer service. I want to earn customerso kind loy- and thoughtful?” Franin $500,000Destrehan.Campbell moreAll says proceeds thethan city you from of do Kennerthe for gala pension benefits from development of the old administration is on liquidity. “CurrentlyMayor Kenner activities Ed Muniz, city of with daily the supportliving ofsuch theflared“We as dressinghaveyou in 16 andtheand stationary and late yourplanning. bathing, 1990s healthcarelicense and plate has Craigrecognition provider continued Goodwin, cameras with physical and theone Kennertherapist, Cardioscanmobile City Council is president is have not united for to individuals try to for the sewerage system rebuildinga that second is beingFALL term. PROGRAMS But he says, “I’m 70 his administration has carved from the
good aboutin commerce his first and two to Iftikharyears Ahmad,in office. the new airport systemvantage where“We elected point have officials that 16 stationary looks could outplay license a toward role in plate decid- Airline recognition camerasMayor and one mobile Kent Denopolis“In 1960, the Kenner Police Departmentby his consisted handsomeThe property newyear taxbranch everyone millage office proposalswas skeptical 2005 about DaytheNOVEMBER need. Camp As 2005 time continued on page 26 retirements. But, he says, not in Kenner. hand, the costs of all the servic- SPRAGUE BARRY perfect opportunity to buy sorely neededand then equipment look at the resale prices on the will go to the ministry. Hall.include That a chancewasGuy pre-civil to Williams win service a flat is and screen president my and government has a strong firstrevenue halfKenner flow of – City the2009. 2006-07 Council, This has is determined a crucial thatcamera the attachedconcurrence to one of of Council our cars members, of thatMichele Kenner read theBranigan license Orthopedic mayor plates and and alert findSports us a Therapy,way to reassign located money allocated in the mandated by federal and state environmental cuts. Thisstorm department’s winds damaged remaining the roof functions and rain waters are enteredThe the consequencesKenner’s of bad financial Heritage Hall is now booking events in aConstruction city building listeda vastlyingpurposes. who improved wouldcamera ofbeThis hired attached hurricane newcan or fired. and to one Thedoes protectionTarget ofold ourhappen system cars system also thatso read than license theEd platesKenner Munizpeople andCommunity High alert who usSchool live toDevelopment hereSABELLA’SSe and habla those Blockespañol who Grant ownFemale businesses InsideCare he• in or Pap sheKenner maySmears be transferred.Treasurefor to Chestinpatientmoreinformation than CasinoSees rehabilitation“It six was to years. preventobvious Big Capitano injury toPotential me tospoke that your the for Kennerwith economy established was coronarySee story artery on disease, page 5 years oldSEE and 8-PAGE at that age you don’tFASTKenner CASH budget. The mayor says his alty and I know that to do that, I have to be willing to go aviation director, who has brought representatives Drive. L.A. Muhleisen and Son Funeraltelevision. es that city government buys – budget is $59.9 million – but weRivertown needshows, it to beRepertory able personal meet Theatre appearances Guild will contin-immediately and more.Kennerdecided if theof City thatvehiclenine the Council police Theatreunder surveillance $4.6Guildelectsofficers is thenew million hasmostwho officers been qual- werereported knownin stolencity’s rainyin operating oras were if‘marshals,’” Kenner and placedday capital at budgets on fund 3410the in order ballot Williams savesto afteragencies. the the Kenner day for Kenner for the fire and“I’m police very departments.” pleased thatsecondary our Policemarket. If after this research The food ministry serves over threeMacy’s applicationchief was executiveaccepted.” sets officer October of Gulf Coast grand opening date at 3921 Williams Boulevard and two other locations Adult & Children’s Programs Look inside this month’s Kenner Star 15 scheduled to become the responsibility of the Parks “Miss“We’veexisted beenallowed Lucille” when ablecity employees Hurricane to attract to participate Katrina outstanding incame politics. howling Under toward fundingadministered for roadway and by the Louisiana time, as Kenner,to continue like the working rest of with the physicalheart. and going occupationalThe screening to grow,” test said takes Zimmerman, less than whocoronaryidentify has fundsRbeen - june stents, that2011 in can the be bypass used to repay surgery, a $22 or “We are in agreement with the mayormakeExample that the any plans1 depicts for two the yearstwo 2010 from current building, destroying parts of the first-floor ceilings, walls on the National Register of Historic Places. don’t immediatelymiss out on if any the employervehicle under match surveillance has beenWe reported would stolen likeor if to thankfala-se our português advertisers for their continuedMacy’s, the largest support retail brand ofthe of development of civil service in Kenner KENNER ST INSERT INSIDE administration carved out savings of of Kenner, New Orleans, the New Orleans Aviation For detailsinsurance, regarding garbage the collection, gala call building materials, pave- the obligations of our budget andueContraception to to then run thehave city’s some community left theatersuffers in the listedonly ownerAt ifiedminor its January group ofIn the 7, to vehicle 2010Kenner, run themeeting is community wanted the Kenner by theater the CityOpens police,” Council but said Kenner PoliceBoulevard,City Council the sight earlierMayor of it this bringsEd yearMunizsewer a voted system addresses rebuilding 4-3, needs to happen and Kenner City Council cracks down on rowdy, the extra mile for my customers. I do that every day.” District 4 Councilwoman Maria DeFrancesch Kennerthousandmerit-basedHome in 2005. people civil Director, service, a year politicsLouis in the OLPHwill A. not Muhleisen, be Macy’spermittedShe Jr., hasto wasBank announced 22 years and Trustold Saturday, and Company. her first job Their PLUMBING for the Kennertherapists. Dispatch Upon discharge 2005, A Yearfrom inthe hospitalremembers a home Dr.Byin Garrett. ALLAN Metairie KATZ “Williams and on the West Boulevard,million Bank. low-interest Goodwin where loan that I will finance the and Recreation Department and the employees will Department has an excellent response to retirementthe listedKENNER savings owner STR of plans. the vehicle is wanted by thement police,” anddrainage street said fill, Kenner improvements.paint and Police playground material – are over to meet emergenciescountry, or the unforeseen,Macy’s, could which face Inc., possibledelivers fashion serious and afford-10elected minutes Divisiontires Aand and at-Large automotive is Councilwomanpainless. business Michele Branigan for 30 womenyears.rebuildingbig “And ofwhosmile a long-neglectedKatrina. Iareto really his pregnant. face. broken sewerage Ochsner we doesare committed to get itsee done,” taxcenter said now.”bills Branigan.pull-out from Muniz, section Kenner based and on Jefferson the feedback Parish PAWN and floor. Flooring and some ceilings on the second floor Board and the FAA to the table. storeyoung at people areaThedetermine14 providing june to 2011 whoEsplanade our - is assistance hired, department, fired with or promoted food, andmanymall citywasOur as Lady a receptionist of PerpetualKenner’s in what HelpRecovery is Catholic only now hometown Authority;$1.3SMALL paper. a million low-interest JOBS And to of our improvementsloyalRivertown. readers, However, we both would the mayordamage, andaskChief thewhile Stevere-opens also he Caraway. concluded served “Inand as that several District the original instances,graduated 5 agreement councilman we’ve from been with LSU able Medical to quickly School respondingBusiness Department to aKenner request from Council Mayor agrees to fund $3.7 million $1.5 million from all City Hall depart- Zimmerman says his seven employees also share the Shelikes pointsChief to pointparticularly Steve out Caraway. with to athe “Inmeasure Williams severalOctober of instances, nostalgiaBoulevard 25, 2008Kenner we’vegoing as the branchthrough been grand Mike able the opening office roof. to★ Ince, quickly is a located at 3410 always seem to arise. Review, ahealth publication physicaled compiled therapist and will printed visitits president for a set fewNew for up the weeks nextmy six-month practice,Branch term.Kenner was Finance a two-lane Director Duke streetsystem. with one“With lane perfect the hindsight, crowd it’s atMayor clear a recent Ed that Muniz’ we “Music recommendation would havethat been is Kenner that forced the to homeowners layoff per- received,dangerous which3405 barWilliams rooms Blvd., Unit 3 says the referendum on the millages was an example Yenniemployees mournedFinally will be don’t banned forget from political to plan participation. forknown Church as at the 464-0361. Public Works Department. ★★ CommunityeconomicCouncilable want issues. luxury additional,So to customers that tighter Kenner checks at more andmake resi- bal- than arrests 800Councilthe justThe cityliked membersblocks –cost written the from alsoduring in way elected where1992 athat District–of thepromotionalis Alliedtoo wantedalthough 5 loosely Councilman Health, vehicle drawn Kenner period Kent Department was spotted hasnot a byrecommend of population the Physical Therapy thisof as a screening test for he gets from Kenner voters, is confi- ments other than Public Works. Muniz either werebe part also of damageda reduction by thein force storm. or All be repairsreassigned were com- time toums emergency and“Our the research city’s calls, other found attractions we that have there is in so Rivertown, much of whom said theclothing, have medication,college rent,or military furnishings expe- you to pleaseloan of let up us to know $12 planning, million if we who from can “Whileis thebeworking weof have service to have money toby toyou Kennerpay for in our Mayor thbudgete future.Phil Capitano’s adminis-and it was one of his campaign promises The sevenMichael memberswas a ofS. great the Yenni, Council decision,”in – sewerage toDistrict saidapprove 1 McConnell. sewerage putting projects rebuildingsonnel the be fundedsix and limit by increasing some of the cleanup BY ALLAN KATZ att.comflood gatesthat makea whichhouse arrests haveon Williamsjust been blocks completed Boulevardfromdate where forand two included thethe Newwanted Williams$120 Orleans vehicle“Undergraduate Boulevard. stores, Mayor was spotted Macy’sMuniz’ of Florida Brian direction,by the Behlar, State we’rewill doing moremakeOffice Laketown Hours by Appointment evento make sure the enjoys patientcamera.” is safelygoodDenapolis getting coveredasBy aroundits viceALLAN president in shells.KATZ forMcConnell the next Nearly six-month says aall decisionterm. homes by Mayorin Kenner Phil at thatcontinued at the on Lake”page 15 free concert in (near corner Williams & W. Esplanade) credit for his successes. “We have customers who comeof democracy to in action.bureaucracy involved that a sale would takerunning 16 aheadthe“Under fun thingsmerit-based of that civil makeschedule service, life Kenner exciting. willShe have won a recognition for her competence THE DEMOLITIONRepairs • Drain OF Cleaning MERVYN’S HASancescontinued forBEGUNlocations the onTheatre pageAND in 45Guild, 30 states,A NEW and City the TARGET DistrictAttorney of of andthroughresponse isn’t70,000, specific May enough there 15 is about is in$75. a 1987. small-townthe This finances The screening professionals of feel to individuals theCouncilman at Kennercommunity. Greg Orthopedicwith Carroll, existing District BY 2 Councilman angina ALLAN orthe KATZ chest sewer usage feeefforts to Kenner that residents.totaledmadedent such “We $619.43. a that big difference he can Example bein reelected, 2 shows if howhe continued on page 30 to open positions within city government. building was known for many years as the Block Building at The Esplanadebranchwork mall manager,in-house and Macy’s thanLouisiana can ever bebefore,” contacted says Department Duke 4228 at McConnell,on a Williams master’s of degree Blvd., in Suite 203dents • 496-0138tration will benefit, asand a report thator I889-4011 intendhe for or Kennershe to is makeprogressing citizens.when The withBoth he council kneeran membersforrange mayor. of took theirCapitano new seats and immediately the city council at toJoe raise Stagni, thepropositions District“If 3our Councilman ‘rainy in day’ front Ben fund Zahn, ofremained Kennerhave at deferred the residents. action on this for 30 days so we pleted in late 2008. launched some aggressive initiatives rie nce.lso,million aA competent, number inlevee-building thecamera.” efficientpicture, of ourwork the project force senior only unimpeded atman the madeNorth by politics,” structure and South University,Our email with address degrees is [email protected]. Keith ConleyColumbia, has been Puerto instructed Ricofrom to anddraw Guam. customersupIn aadditionthe to Theatre thetime boost Guild. had from septic technology,and tanks Sports Chief which TherapyCaraway drained sayscan beother intocontacted key three-foot via email at clearing the streets of storm debris right A bar room that requires constant attention from DeFrancesch said, “The Council, after the BY ALLANin Kenner KATZRecently and threeWeddings friends in met Kenner’s to discuss whiteand country energy and churchKenner’s moved in Director up the Cityof Finance. Hall “Obviously, weTO can BE reduce BUILTHot WaterON THAT Heaters SPOT IN THE ESPLANADE IS EXPECTED TO the beginningEveryone of the council seems meeting.city’s to “rainy know day” everyone fund two years discomfort.else. ago Equally paid low impor- levels of theLaketown past, we would couldsponsored have pursue had our ownby ideasthe abouta 2011howdecides to pay Kenner to run. property In addition, tax bill he will has be continued on page 26 public administration at See DispatchStory onmotionprovides page and 13information strength. The about final com- stage of rehabilitation District 4 Councilwoman Residents of Districts 1 and 2 will benefit★ from K-TV and the mayor’s office will experience said Schwegmann.In addition “It’s clear to the from boost the election fromLakeside technology, returns Shopping565-3661. Chief Center. Caraway Visit Elizabeth Gulfsays other Coast key★ Bank more and inviting forcertain families that communication staysarrests open wereThe the referendumresult of old-fashioned was originally police work setthat forinvolved hundreds us from NewThe Orleans, upper floor the still West serves Bank, asse the they officesMetairie, know and studio thethat north ofwe when the mercantile store occupied the site. It has served ladder. In the 1980s,in she economics was Environmentalgiven the and job urban Quality,★ and $1.5 mil- new, moreOffering specific distinctivecontract. assortments, includ-Councilwoman-at-Largedrainage [email protected]. Jeanniethat dividends surrounded Black in the wake every of Hurricane block.”aThe major millage fiscal problem renewals during thefor and the seweragethe newP.J. work.after WeKatrina areHahn all hit.” together the Kenner Police305-1616 Department may find itself stripped against drug dealers and other criminals, officers whothevisible next could football at thetake time season. their the In photo retirements the past was taken, continued on page 26 that willOPEN benefit IN THE our citySUMMER for• years OF to 2011. pleted andis outpatient upcoming physical projectsBy ALLAN therapy. in KennerKATZ During thistant, stage, Kenner the is a very family-orientedCouncil Vice President place. ItMaria was DeFrancesch, exact- city District of 5 Kenner. affected if all six propositions werePrivate to be appointments available upon request. request of Mayor Yenni and Chief Caraway, voted that’s whatarrests the votersRivertown were want, the and canresult this be ofnew part old-fashionedcontinued civilJohnson-Cuthrell of wedding service on sys- page police andTrust’s 25 recep- work has website been that namedinvolved at www.gulfbank.com general hundreds the University of New Council President sewerage improvementsin realizing that this needsShortly at to two be after done. key taking The lift office, stations. Mayor shorea andreduction the Riverof force Parishes of one employee becau respectively. as an important focal point as Kenner developed from a of secretary to Councilman Louislion in city fundscome.” . that were already amongstMayoring Mayor Muniz exclusive had Muniz, asked fashion for Chiefother and proposals home brands,Octobersaid, “Everyone 15 byThe the is in centerKenner favor of of continuing Council. town wasour But, what is now millage knownCouncilmanHurricane propositions KentKatrina Denapolis aftermath. dedicated Most likely, to police of its alcohol permit. K-TV 76, Kenner’s community cable television station. and we have successfully recruited and throughouttem wouldwill make later suretion thatbe packages convertedit becomes offered a reality.”intomanager bya thehome city. offor Macy’s his at The Esplanade★ and Residential RepairsBy ALLANand KATZ operationalMassage changes Envy in the offerscity initiated spaTopcats settingly the headline kind forand of holds healthy,community a businessKenner’s degree relaxingthat Rivertown JeannieI wanted Blacktherapies for myand business Councilwomen-at-LargeTHE DEMOLITION OFonly MERVYN’S question is whether CapitanoHAS itBEGUN can said passed be fundedhe AND thought by by A the KennerNEW “rainy TARGET day” voters. In that case the to place the referendum before the people for a vote. chose to continueGeorge to Drake work because AwardCongemi, the apresented promising young elected at offi- Roosevelt★ continued Middle on page 27Schoolto run the communityBY ALLAN KATZ theater. Only SMG, the community theater.Ben Butfrom theZahn the original University ofagreement, New CommunityThe Kenner City Council approved $3.7 million in K-TV will be consolidated within the Cities Overseeing the civil service system will be a new civil To celebrate both openings Macy’s will Macy’s stores are operatedHurricane bybeyond four Katrinathen the total brokefour relaxation some members of the win- mind of the council moved to and fire, said Yenni, will additionalensure tighteningthatAnnounces majorof the city’s operating and That is the effect of an ordinance unanimously ★ as “Rivertown.” Dr. Garrett rememberscontinued on page especially 26 Michele Branigan and Jeannie take pride in our work and we treat everyone who comes quiet farming community to a modern commercial and company. Muhleisen admits, however,Photos by that Barry Sprague devoted to sewer repairsServicing in the Metairieunmatched, Kenner & Kennera caring Caraway,about hisduring students thethe past council year. For and an I,” additional said copyannualandIn Lundi my April ownOrleans. Kenner’s Gras family.” “We love celebration Kenner,” historic he TO BE BUILT ON THAT SPOT IN fundTHE was ESPLANADE notannual adequate KennerIS to EXPECTED fund the property cost TO of tax will increase Mary-Sharon Howland, director of Kenner’s continued on page 30 Brian Williams will hold the same posi-a dedication to learning, kindness to Philadelphia-basedMassage company Envy is a spa that specializingdows runs atthe thein and Treasure body. “We drawn Chest not only Casino, up relieve in 1992 butstress andwhen the entire concept was Black – have agreed they want capital budgets and we are conducting our own The publicretained responded a by170-member emphatically departmentdefeating the that service board that includes five members: Johncial Benz, who was alsoOchsner a school teacher. opens In blood donorcity of Kenner, center and throughout© ERIC MILLER inJefferson, regionallyKenner St. Charles based and retail divisions – Macy’s says. “We’ve been welcomed city services suchsewerage as fire protection,projects, hoping police the state will take note of Information Technology Department. environment in Kenner is good andStar in our honor of the memory of George Communityhold a cocktail gala tothat benefit was genuine, The an unselfishof attitude thismassages report, in and facials visit that theopened city’s a year webtensionswitch –site, which everyone RivertowntheCavallino’s seemsreferendum to have will Hardware tohost April the 1, tenth Store contend- annual on Williams BoulevardOPEN IN THE SUMMERinvestigation OF 2011. of that.”emergencies, such as hurricanes, and approved by the Kenner City Council. The new On May 19, 2011, Taylor Porter, tion at the Lakeside store. others, compassion, optimismcontinued and a on page 31 wasn’t able to budge theThe securely kings and tied-Scotty’s queens ofwith two offers open major arms. Carnivaltires, It’s a organizationsalignments, will be brake, in coolingto investigate system further tighteningDuring Chief Caraway'sby $140.92 and first the total two combined years property in office crime reduced in here withCommunity dignity Servicesand respect,” Department, he says. which operates muse- f enthusiasm JeffersonAbdallahe didn’t Darwish,dé Parish ja-vu always Laura interiors, Donnaway, believe 701Kelly it wasL. Simoneaux, West1994, Drake, the Esplanade,theybest III, to married. an eighthDue She grade to continuedthe student growing work-demand for blood components in St. Johnhelping parishes,” his fellow said faculty Dr. Bobby and aRodwig, sincereago“Big inmedical Kenner at direc- 819Book” West Esplanade salean over-abundance to of bein our modern held world in March in Kenner However, members of the Council did say millages. As I work through the budget hearings, I VOL. 14, NO. 2 NOCCA Institute (New Orleans CenterPublic officialsCentral, and Macy’s community East, Macy’s Florida,Kenner’s Rivertown to toastwonderful each other community and greetJob to live the people fair of Kenner as protectionof the city’s andfinancial bettertheir belt to commitmentpay toCandidacyasked sewerage to increase upgrades. it to $7.5 million. ForChief That Caraway said that Police Yenni stated, “I am taking the lead on budget right, was awarded the ninth annual quality of living each day to the fullest.818-0007 www.kenner.la.usAvenue near Chateauor Boulevard. contactdown gaming Kenner– but boat. also City Aftertreat physical prompt andconditions. repairs, Short The continued Street as on one page of 26 the busiest places in town. See Story on page 13 ordinance came in the wake of a request by Police has good morale and lots o successesand are Roger fulfilling.” Griffeth. ating Roosevelt“This at City is a who dayHall. best wethe emulateshaveKenner been area, the waiting The Ochsner for Blood Bank recently opened tor ofwillingness The Ochsner to do Blood whatever Bank. it “This took togrowth get will also pro- ingpart that of“Festa the election annualrepair, Italiana.”day-long fuelwilland Lundi systems, drawraise KennerGrasa family.” a celebration larger, Heoil and Mayor changes his on more the eve ofand Mardi much Gras, more. AprilATZ 2, 2011 By ALLAN KATZKPBAGeorgechoice Drakeoffers for Award holdinga freenew by Roosevelt giftbusiness wrap location. oncharity all purchases.Police six-course Chief SteveDrake, dinner headCaraway Kenner writer and editor ofdeveloper the reinvestsand Macy’sin“We are Sugar filling West a niche –and in the an Mill onlineresult Apartmentis store psychological at and physiological complexoffered for sale at very reasonable prices. By ALLAN K $7.5 millioncontinuedtax was billlater on page from reduced 30 Kenner to $4.6 and Jefferson Parish Zimmerman is a graduate of St. Christopher’s, must now decide how to amend the budget proposed Schwegmann, who originally said he intended to for Creative Arts) on Friday OctoberleadersOwner/OperatedKENNER’S 24, are hailing HallCOMMUNITY at 468-7240. a program NEWSPAPERThe Friends★ of theSINCE of$1.3 Treasure the 1991 Jefferson Chest is backPublic in business. Library willwife, My Linh, have a two-year sewerage will be “We feel that we’re sending a clear signalDepartments to the all across the nation are continued on pagequalitiessince I became30 that he brought mayor,”the Ochsner to the Mayor halls Medical Ed Center-Kenner Muniz BloodSammy Donor Sabella Center. videthe blood job done.donors more convenient access,marketplace and we by hope offering it massages and benefits. Some2010. of our clientsCentanni’s “Mysay that thedad Buildingusedconsidered to tell Supply me that on I Airline should Highwaytreat Kennerevery was cus- citywide elections in Marchmillion due to extra allocations primarily Chief Steve Caraway that Kenner bar rooms be cutting by eliminating a $5,000 portion of my for the work we do,” says Chief Middle School“I remember principal Amelia questioning Noel. my“That dad aboutwas when I discovered politics,”Kenner Star for over eight years until representativeMichael turnoutS. Yenniold daughter, of Kennerwill Calla.Cash, Mybe Linhchecks the voters is honorary and major credit and debit cards SAmple BAllot would total $760.35. Example 3 shows hold the civil service director’s post only oftemporarily, Roosevelt MiddleIt School,is located namely in Suite 101 on the firstBy floor LicensedTROY2008. of the Macy’sBROUSSARD MedicalMaster returnPlumberwill to also NewThe encourage Orleanseighth grademoreOver will teachersfrequent 25 Years atblood www.macys.com facialsdonationshold at affordable their from semiannual prices,”. Macy’s says“Katrina Cong “Big Central, experiencewas Book” the firstand basedThe thesale hurricane event relaxation March starts wherethey at 17derive10:00 a.m. in the 400 block of Williams Boulevard in Louisiana DepartmentKenner of Environmental Police Quality that million in improvements for a Tulane graduate who works on solid economic to the police department. Those fundssuffering attrition as young profession- Rummel High School and attended Southeastern by Mayor Yenni in response to the vote of the TheThe award Kenner is presented Professional by the Kenner Businesssaid.she said. “Hardly Association “It hadn’t a day seemed goes is presenting by all that that a citizen inter- hisits untimelyannual passing charity at the age of 52, Tran, who owns the Massage Envy from our treatmentsfront of the positively theKennertomer affects major Exhibition just not supplier as Center I would with for a performance want carpentersFEBRUARY to by be the treated,” popular and2005 contractors.rock saysThe election A for all Kenner citywide offices will be required to close$9.90 between less 2:00than a.m.a Metairie and 6:00 homeowner. a.m. mayoral compensation for the next fiscal year.” said he has been approached by some Kenner officials Office Building at 200 West Esplanade Avenue. Ochsner theseRoosevelt communities. Middle The School Ochsner selected Bloodin Atlanta,Bank’s mission operates is we 239 didn’t stores allow inanysince 18 of statesour chairmanfullcrew tofour-year ride out of theasterms a pharmacist event.will fora be at athe accepted. Livenationalsuccess office music, Admission of is free and plenty of A foursee percent page reduction 11 thein crime 2010 has property tax bill of a Metairie Caraway. Lucille Lawrencethis location and that I couldn’t believe that had a 23-year careercoincide with the with Jefferson the iconic department franchisethrough on West March Esplanade. 20, Massage 2011, onlyin the theirband bodyPontchartrain Thebut their Topcats mind and starting Center spirit.” at 11:00 a.m. held on March 27, 2010.the On city that ofballot Kenner Kenner voters ismade ready it possible to tackle for Kenner, our unlike sewerage other people.” continued on page 27 fundraiser “Cooking 101” at the Exhibitiondoesn’testing toask me Hall‘When before. in isBut, Kenner’s Macy’s as Louie’s reopening?’ Rivertown, wife, 415 Porter in recognitionKenner’s of her Laketown Cityoutstanding thatCreates will makethe storm on the boat,”He says said the mission Roblocal Zimmerman, Stillwell, of Massage grocery chain drug “andstore,free store. parking I Trup’sreally is believe available.Superreflexology Market,in For that. more andfooting I Murad was don’t information healthy afor justbusy skin the want next 10 als opt for fieldsAt other present, than Kenner law enforce- bar rooms may operate 24 hours LouisianaIn University. response to the He, mayor’s his wife budget, Stephanie District 1 and son, asking that he consider serving in the post on a perma- will also open the Ochsner Medical Center-WestSpending tens Bank of millionsto providemore on an upgrades adequate than and thesafe original bloodacross supply costEnvy of offers thefor the South,an introductoryhospi- Southwest one-hour andmayor,At noonrides, police will be local the chief arrival crafters, of and the“As kinga all pharmacist, ItalianandA council job queen Ifair see oftheon foodst seatsthe October Zulu Socialfacials. 25 Aid and will be able to choose a mayor, police chief, the South Louisiana cities impacted by The three properties tax scenarios were Yenni, 90, who died Parish Public Schoolstore’s System, 150th where birthday he celebration. located at Kenner’s Laketown.Envy Spa Hours is to make are quality Thursday therapeutic Police Chief SteveChief Carawayhomeowner, feeling with a house also assessed at Williamshe would Boulevard. build a It funeral will be home heldI found onin the July myself middle 9, in2011 the centerfrom of7:00 Kenner p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Zulu,character Argus and she was presentedAnd with Street massagea for $39. “EachParty month,vice president we have Highlight for Communications atKennersponsored Lundi by the city Street.Gras of Kenner Today,Tran says Massage a Winn-Dixie Envy offers problems and make massive improvements,” said District 5 Councilman nent basis. Macy’s is an importantBlood Donor anchor Center at Thein April to servebuilding patients the andcomplex, donors local developertals and communities Henrythe Shane area it serves,” says even that explained his more compa- Rodwig. of a draw for massagesPleasure and skin Club nourishingplaceto and provide the facials atking Williams andbenefits customer queencall of of massage the theand Kreweservice.Friends our 21 clients of Argus. canof I use thewant Kenner Library toMayor earn years.at 455-2665 customertwo Councilmembers-at-Large or emailloy- and all five district Katrina, to offer a full range of emer-ment and experienceda day. The officers Council take declined their to go along with Chief taught at Higgins,Macy’s East Jefferson will be and celebrating this milestone Midwest,donethrough better includingthan Saturday the previous themonth,”(March stores says 17-19) located fromand in 10:00 access a.m. toto Rivertown’s famous affordable prices for facials, enabling verified as accurate by Kenner’s Finance Scott,Councilman Jr., reside Gregory in Kenner. Carroll said he is adamantly August 10, was “We’ll see what develops,” said Schwegmann.politics and“The I became fascinated by it.” commemorativeFor more information plaque, on a locations savingsDomestic bondor hosting a blood Boyd Gaming,★ available ownerswillEd to of Munizeveryone be the Treasure facingwill at affordable issue avoters welcomeprices. in conjunctiononto the the Carnivalresulted withApril their royalty wellnessin1 75 ballot.and employers and they will take part council positions. A runoffgood election, about if necessary, his first By two ALLAN years$150,000, KATZ in office. who receives a Jefferson Parish Joey andof nowhere,” Jeaux La Bella Muhleisen will be recalls. theEsplanade instructors, “My dad’s and itdemonstratingfrom will Jefferson, be a draw Orleans for and sever-Bonnabel and entertaining Plaquemine High Schools parishes. the before moving Tran. “Of course, it’s to our advantage [email protected]. All clients proceeds to enjoy this from therapy the for sale District 2 Councilmangency Joe cleanup Stagni. services He while said keeping Districtsretirements. all 1 and But, he says, not in Kenner. Hair Styles cosmetologist honoredny’s investment in the recentlyThe renovated royalty of SugarKenner Zulu Mill ★and apartmentsfamilies.Argus will Kenneris toast also8:00 an andp.m. Metairie. and Sunday (March“We offer 20)in traditionala convenient from noon stands champagnealtylocation, toand flexible 5:00on toasts I theknow health. before attendingsite. We thehavethat assembled clients towith thatdo more havecrowd. that, not than been I 600 have to be willingKennerwill be held to currentlyon go April 1, 2010. has one of the lowest Caraway regarding his request, but then passed an with star-studded festivities,and her name fashion has also been transcribedthat Kenner is very convenientChest. not Reached just in Las Vegas, Stillwell Director, Duke McConnell. mourned through-first priority is writing the rules that will governAfter this then-Mayor sys- “Expanding Aaron Broussard Ochsner’s blood services and blood donor drive, call 842-3375. VOL. 15, NO. 10 The fourchildren’sKENNER’S council COMMUNITY museums membersable to walk NEWSPAPER or arewho been limited some supported fromSINCE of physical 1991 the first time. He says benefits of facials OCTOBER “I’m2006 very pleased that ourtax Policebill only. The Metairie homeowner’s tax opposed to the closure of Lincoln Manor. Said ins and outs of basic culinary skillsal while other significant preparing retailers.a full six-course I lookto for Roosevelt meal. WineMiddle School in 1997.the In kickoff of Fat Tuesday’s celebration onfor those whoThe live festivities in the city but alsobegin onhours Williams andBoth membership Carnival benefits clubs that parade make inwould-be frontbenefit of large employees crowdsthe Jefferson on registering. Mardi Gras,Parish Zulu Libraryin System.Candidates will qualify2 and on February the Louis 3 through Armstrong the city employees New onOrleans the payroll. International answer was, ‘It won’t be long and all of this investment in Kenner’s quality ofon life. a memorial plaque in the Rooseveltp.m. Over 60,000said, “Wegently were used very books, respectful puzzles, of athe extra DVDs, mileactivity for who havemy been customers. able to improve includeI do moisturizing thatproperty every the skin; day.” taxincreasing rates in Jefferson Parish and has “We’ve been able to attract outstanding tem, hiring a personnel director and gettingmoved merit-based on, Louis Congemiprograms will became allow ushis to bettercapacity care as for an oureducator, patients Drake in the had a DistrictViolence 3 Councilwomanfor our clients who reside Jeanne inCourt the greater Massage Envy so affordable thatBesideTiefer. many of At Trup’s 1:00 p.m., was the Congemi’skings and queens Shoe Repair Shop. ordinance that Caraway said is “a greatcontinued start.” on page 21 East Jefferson levees in good shape out the city of ★ Monday, February 7 at 1:30 p.m. in Boulevard between the railroadNew tracks Orleansthe and attractions and Argus in Metairie. their offered physical TheCompanies Zulu activities by king festival afterhiring is Jimmie sessions included L. Feldercirculation; and decreasingFebruary signs of aging;5, 2010. Department has an excellent“There’swill a great response be lesson $770.25. in thisP.J. for The Hahn,all 2010 an property tax for Critical departments such as the pairings from Glazer Wine DistributorsThe Esplanade will be selected to usher inespecially a renaissance for that courseCompleted in 1978, the 540school units oflibrary. the Sugar Mill apartments,NewCDs, Orleans video area. tapes,Also,Category our networkmusic 4 hurricane. tapesour clients andAs make it records turned massagesBonnabel out, willand we facials be a High School Is A SafeAirport Place, will be benefited by the improvementscontinued on topage the 21 civil servicearea up will and be running.” built up.’ He really had great love of teaching, a dedication that was his queen is his daughter,Zimmermanof Argus Lianacontinuedof Felder-Jefferson. and massage. Zulu says WeRadio will provide onhis DavidShack,lead therapiespageseven a Robert Wal-Mart,second for 20employees Sherman improvingline is skinfor tonealso decades. andThe texture,share early as votingwellthe period is March 13 through of us,” said McConnell. “In the environ-young people to our department, many Kenner’s mayor and Danna became the ★ Kenner’s historic Rivertown.Black, whose The king On district and Aprilbase 14,consiststhe includes 2005river of members atthe 10:00 city from ofa.m.over Kenner 670 with regular freeiniti- part admission of their lives,”Of says course, Tran. two of Mr. Congemi’s sons went into administrator Kenner Police Department have had to Executive Director Fran Campbell says the East Kenner and for volunteer efforts to help Kenner City Council redistricting by an experienced wine expert. which are located at the end of Williams Boulevard approximately one were extremely fortunateThethe hours king inorganizers. suffering ofof Massage the Krewe Envyonly of are Argus. Theclients His Kenner queen withEnterprise arthritis, is Meredith Italian cancer, Car Elizabeth chronicRental, pain, Big Chehardy. as alleviatingcontinued rednessMarch and on sensitivity. 20page (except 25 Sunday)time and is to held emergency from 8:00 a.m. calls, wea Kenner have homeowner currently is $150.82 city’s first lady. Although she enjoyed her ated a newKRMCother “Domesticto Massage the Treasure Envy now Violence” locations Chest aroundOchsner court Casino the which Mardi GrasMedicalcreditand for mini-parade Center-Kennerhis successes. to LaSalle’s “We Landing have for customersThe telephone number who for Massage come to ment we live in here in South Louisiana,of whom have college or military expe- foresight.” queen of Argus are Tommy Cvitanovich broken windows.Monday The stormIn through addition didn’t Friday, to budgethe 8:00 toasting a.m. to andinsomnia, presentationWheel etc.Novelties, We of see proclamations massage Taco therapyTico the and as Kenner Tountil show6:00 p.m. how at the Jeffersonthe six Parish property Registrar ofmillage Voters office, located in the with the Jefferson Parish. block from the lake, became known at its inception as the perfectcontinued fitBy country.”for TROY BROUSSARD on page 34 chief executive officerOffering of Ochsner Health An“Ochsner Excellent has a strong commitmentEnvy is 496-9000. to Education Visit the website at launched some aggressive initiatives rely on the unpredictable funding sources Fourteen years after she soundedJefferson alarm, Levee District Councilwoman has been patrolling the JeannieTreasureLucille Chest Yenni Casino is the Iron Chef top sponsor. Museum (including Mardi 10:00Grasevent p.m.; beadwork includes Saturday,Heritage 8:00crafts a.m. withthe Foundation, to 6:00 annualfood andan addition toastdrinks before toavailable foundedbenefit their one’s at a departuremodesthealth by and cost. not to After Joe Yenni Building, 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard,the Suite danger 502, inofless Harahan.a disaster than For is that never of far a away, Metairie homeowner. If all time Second as first lady, while Chateau still working at Café opens inand Kenner, Kaitlin Mary Pastorek. first Isaac will Spencer is hear here casesTran separatelysays to the secret staythe of fromTreasure Massage other Envy’s Chest, misde- thankSystem. goodness.” “Our goalus is tofrom get off toNew a good Orleans,Wingexpanding Zone. health “Thethe careeventWest in thiswas Bank, market,www.massageenvy.com/clinics/LA/Kenner. and propositionsMetairie, the willnorth affect Kenner property tax Jeffersonrience. Parish Also, a number of our senior only makes small changes The widow of Joe young adults. Shane said that the original design of the complex lent p.m. and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. just as a luxurious experience,” said My PUBLIC GRAND OPENING AND RIBBON CUTTING AT LAKETOWN womencontinued affected on page 33 by cancerKPD helpsParish Special East Bank RegionalOlympics Library. programsuccessdemonstrations is that their massages by and Larry facials, Bannock), startthe andpresentations, to con- make this amusic smoothdowntown from transition the Topcats forNewsuchwhen Orleans’ will a successyou continue combine Lundi that until excellent Graswe 3:00 will employees p.m.festiv- aspx The. and more information call theagainst registrar of drug voters officedealers althoughat 736- and6191. we other pray itcriminals, will be many years of sales taxes. City officials say they have Mississippi River Levee between St. Charles and Reservations are required andCity seating Hall, theyis limited. divorced The in 2001. cost Theis $40 for- per person or Wheeler and Cheryln Gilbert Wheelermeanors, are traffic,On October and 1, code Ochsner enforcement Medical Center- matters. By ALLAN KATZLinh. six Kenner propositions pass on April 2, in given by state-licensed professionalWith the damagesentertainmentTran repaired, is a licensed the and massageshore parking therapist and are free. the Rivercontinued Parishes on page because 28 they knowTo be eligiblethat weto vote in any election, a voter must be registered 30 days prior Sheriff’sofficers Office, who could take their retirements Yenni, who served as mayor of Kenner By ALLAN KATZ itself well to fostering interaction among the residents who wanted Kennerto tests (OMC-K) and became prizes, the streetnewest mem- performers,allTown of our food, employees and patients.”ities.hall Mayordefinitely AmongCapitanomeetingsphysicians Massage host will with Envyanother present a services non-profit soon,” area key organization to bills, using an example of a home assessedbefore we at again see anything like BY ALLAN KATZ $75 per couple. Raffle tickets willmer be mayor, sold nowfor adoor Jefferson prizes. Parish The fundraiser will benefitThe other ChateauZulu’s King Cafés and are Queen. located at Under themassage former therapists city andTreasure court estheticians, Chestsystem, go has repeat re-opened for business. Emile Lafourcadeto that particular election. setsand the we tone have successfullyfor 2011 recruited the Kenner and homeowner will be paying watched the sources of revenue they have Black cheers Mayor Muniz’ planOrleans for parishestions sewer of 24/7 PVC since pipe upgrades the wereriver rosesagging over 15 creating majorConstruction problems of theB newy ALLAN Target KATZstore that will be Theexperience Kenner Police the Departmentsingle’s lifestyle. along with the Harahan Police Department,ber of andthe Ochsner music Health by Off System, the Recorda non- DJL. Mike René Goux, formertakethe market pride city vice to pres-inSwedish the our royaltysaid like massage, work Ochsner,Mayor of deep-tissue both andPhilit’s easy krewes.Capitano. massage,we to see treat that the everyone city who comes Hurricane Katrina. We need tohas be pre-chose announced to continue to work because the and presidentthe Kenner of Jefferson Food Parish, Bank, Angels PlaceCouncilman, and the and Metropolitan his former wife Center remain for Women and139 Robert E. Lee Boulevard across offendersprofit reportedly organization, often whichAbout alreadyfaced half of boasts a the different gamingident vessel’s of the NOLA 1,030One Regional of Health thesports best massage,will be kept pre-natal well served secrets massage, by the in new Ochsner depended on for the past 40 years decline feet at the Carrollton gauge on May 6, 2011. “The a Jefferson Parish“When Sheriff’s Sugar MillOffice, was Louisianafirst built, State it had Police a nightclub Troop onB, Probationsite with night-and plannedin hereThe with streetfor dignity parade each will and include respect,” several he says. retained a 170-memberpared for the department worst. Mayor that Capitanothat he wasis running Redistricting can be politically traumatic but citywide,” said Black. an anchor“Miss Lucille” at The was Esplanade long regarded mall as is runningthe best ahead ofScott friends. of Korndorffer, a young Kenner threeBig acute careEasy hospitals employeesSelf and 25Storage clinics have as returned. Noffers e t work TheKenner operated Treasureaid to by flood Tenet Senior Healthcare Medical Center Center-Kenner,” administration’s Gouxis said.a communications policy environment in Kenner is good and our Children.12-year For over 25 years old the KPBA Scotty has annually donated★ to suchParole, charities. DEA, FBI, theSecret street Service, from U.S. Mount Marshals Carmel and U.S. in New Departmentmagistrate of Housing and/or prosecutor each time Corporation, they saidLouisiana that hemini-floats, was very is pleasedthe Mardioverall Mouse,Officials excellence at GatorOchsner of Gras,said the that short term right and the city council did the right and take a roller coaster ride that they say Back in 1994, when she was the Councilwoman for part of a network that extends across south- has good morale and lots of enthusiasmfor Police Chief levees are in excellent condition and there have ly entertainment. The laundry rooms were meeting places, and some had Chest is open daily from noon to 3:00 a.m.Zimmermanopportunity is a graduateLadies… of St. Christopher’s, “We have a chance on April 2 to address thissuccesses issue and are fix fulfilling.” the Kenner’s 2011 City Council reapportionment went scheduleKenner with and Jefferson plans for Parish’s a grand First opening onHer Julyentrepreneur, City 24, Hall career founded continuedPilgrim the to firstand Urban Development Baptist members participated Church in the 26th annual Louisiana appearedcontinues Laweast in Louisiana.victims court. OMC-K, Now, in offendersformerlythe form known will as of standwithfree how storageOchsnerpublic and Tenet Dwainounits worked schools togeth-the Clown thatgoals and Kenner for the Lilly hospital the children include Mime.BY expanding ALLAN Hot the KATZ thing in backing his proposal.” Around that time, the city applied for and receivedFor information,Nancy tickets Hihar, and sponsorship who came opportunities, to Kenner contact 35 KPBAyearstables Ways ago and chairs Orleans, to soopen that 4747 you a could West sit Napoleon and socialize,” Avenue Shane explained. ofbusy, Kenner’s happyfor Big Easy place council for the work we do,” says Chief of★ Kenner. continued onhas page made 30 it impossiblePolice Chief to Steveproperly Caraway plan District 3, Jeannie Black said that Kenner’s sewer system 2004 AnnualEnforcement Report Torch Run on May 19, 2011 to benefit Special Olympics Louisiana.Kenner RegionalBig Easy Medical Center, currently er on the transition. Rummelto make a HighWe Schoolnumber can solve of hospital andthe challanges beds attended as needed, of as Southeastern well problem, assuring the Kenner Police Department a long-term pretty smoothly with relatively slight changes that been no signs of seepage, no subsidence or any 2011.Lady. However, “MissZimmerman Lucille” was is Chateauan Café 14 years ago at 3501 Election Likelybefore the same magistrateApril and prosecutor, 2continued who on pageattend, 19dogs, from popcorn,Garbage pre-kindergarten cotton candyand and debris through soft drinks collection problems addressed and Means Director Judy La Bella at Local “Thatofficers was have whatin carried Metairie the residents the “Flame and wanted the of latestHope” back Kenner forat that Special time.” edi- Olympics throughoutexistsSelf as Storage, a 203-bed acute care hospital “We had over 20 integrationdifference.” teams made as consultingthinning the hospital’s hair. existing staff for representingCaraway. the mayor The election for the future needs of Kenner. low-interest 2.45 percent loan of $11 million to be used hair and beauty salon,[email protected] hascontinued been honored on page 25 by the American will be familiar with a defendant’s case fromdistrictsBY ALLANLouisianawill KATZBigbe Easyavailable. University. He, his wifeHe Stephanie is a key andmember son, return to full health. I hope the voters can see that this is a was inaffect shambles four of theand five needed districts. a major overhaul. “The otherold- indication that would cause concern,” said famed“I am in just Kenner so andpleased,” Jefferson said for Kenner DistrictChateau 4 BoulevardOn incaring ortheKenner 738-0424. shoppingthe area Progress since tradition the eventtion came which to offersLouisiana a drive-thru, in 1985.in To date,Kenner at 701 the Law EnforcementChateauwhose a services leader Café in includes adds a full-service additional E.D., locationup of both Tenetsenior and Ochsner high employees school.The cityideas of about Kenner how the has hospital filed can suit grow in the is set for April 1, international martial As Councilman-at-Largebers of our congregationarraignmenta surgery throughself department, storage are disposition. very hyperbaric rich Themedicine measure’swho have worked closelyScott,just toThe facilitate recently Jr., Treasure reside the future. Chest in Kenner. Casino Mardi Gras lection contract for the city.and “In other its request city officialsKennerP.J. at Hahn Star As chief executive officer and mayor, citywide exclusively for sewer work. Districtmore 3 than was her therole in politics. She had center located at the corner of WestTorch Run is the largest fundraising and public awareness campaign for Special solutions, is A completed good against example Waste is Management, Bonnabel High theirof con-Mayor Michael S. quality of life issue. A safe communityenters is a precious quality of life est sectionsBy law,of the the city’s city’s fivesewer council lines districts made areof terra cottaCampbell. Councilwoman Maria DeFranceschCancer Society who hasfor playedher outstanding Available assistance To Public to helpWest women Esplanade across fromcontinued the on pagetive 27and wound of our care, local oncologyKevin culture services, where cardiol-Delahoussaye thetransition. cof-By EmployeesALLAN onMuseum both KATZ sides is have located Introductory at“The 415 Ochsner Williams team Special… is united around the for proposals, Kenner specifically 2006. Sixteen-year By TROY BROUSSARD extending© ERIC MILLER a The Kennera food drivetracted Senior automated Center, garbage collection looking beyond Olympics programs around the world. with the wisdomgoal is of toogy their provideprogram and life continuityadvanced experi- orthopedic with serv- the ever-been dedicated toSchool the process where and their opti-close simple,to100% 98 laudable Humanpercent goal Hair ofof making Graft, the health care public events. Lafourcadefifteenth year by KennerYenni cosmetologist says he cut the city honored budget from first chosen by the administration to begin a city long career sewer from the 1940s until 1970 Esplanade Avenue, offering premium welcome to Bouldevard.for Second For more information aboutYenni’s administrationrequested that all bidders asset incorporate and has into a distinctincumbent bearing Police on Chief property Nick Congemivalues.” is pipes were breaking and full of cracks and the newer sec-The East Jefferson Levee District has assisted arts champLooking and an for The 6.3 mile routeKenner for the library. JeffersonTerry Parish leg of theMcCarthy Louisiana Law Enforcementfeeices. is great butannouncesResigns it’s just part of themism he’ll has made arun smooth transition.”company, Goux, in for Kenner their and continued at Ochsner failure Medical toCenter- redrawn every 10 years to assure that each council a leading role in bringingstricken the Target with store cancer to Kenner. retain theirBy beauty,ALLAN KATZ their pride and their increasing loadall of victims domestic violence cases. locatedstudents adjacentH aare r v e s t Kenner to Application, Rivertown residents. Cut, 00and at Styled… also is responsiblelaunching website $61 million to less than $56 million. In At AT&T we know your business requires nextsolutions that as a reading and physical education coffee, pastries and a variety of soups, ences. They provide“It’s us been with a complex an process, exam- and we’ve who is presently a seniorLundi vice-president Gras callforKenny 468-7293.Kenner as good $299 as it can be. Weand lookHurst heldforward thetheir same proposal a contingency plan for prohibited from running again due to term inspection and repairs because of the enormity of its prob- Torch Run started out “I at Zephyrknew from Stadium the in beginning Metairie and in ended 1994 at the KennerCityexperience. prosecutors of the recent notefor From that theDistrict since very these start, cases4 I council food bank.collect garbage following★ Hurricane three other levee districts with sandbags and “Target has receivedRoosevelt Middle more School than eighth grade600 student job Taylorapplications. Porter, right, was awarded the ninth annual had numerous teams at work on both the the OchsnerMayor Health System,Last PhilThe said facility year, Capitano that he Bonnabelto meeting plansOffer with Expires the to students 07/30/2011both hold the city and com- for volunteer efforts to help district has approximately the same number of are efficient, cost-effective and productive. And we teacher. “I have been“A” toldself-esteem. many student times assalads well and sandwiches. In a Police “Sunday Complex. Rededication ple of Christian prosperityMississippi that can be 641 CompromiseFourteenKatrina. Street, In years1999, Wasteis a busyManagement after wasshe‘Storms sounded and Other Disasters.’ foralarm, To drafting date, speechesCouncilwomanlimits.In September, Hahn the said he is announcingJeannie 11 doing so, the mayor reports the following george drake Award, sponsored by the Kenner Star, at an end of school ceremony in May. drake’s that I had a great location in Kenner,”By ALLAN KATZ believes Ochsner’s presencehas in Kenner also will munity leadership to begin aposition long and sup- during the four- Kenner Star lems. Close to $3 million was budgeted to pay for GRACE an KING HIGH SCHOOLIn the tradition of previous adminis- will nowmade legalbe trackedandRiver sure functional flood weseparately,seat hadaspects an of enticingthatthea more acquisi- compre-will variety be excelled in the LEAPCall For tests, Your winningFree Consultation a we have yet to see this plan. I have celebrated voters. The 2010 census showed that Kenner has a HESCOknow baskets your life for deserves flood the fighting same. efforts. Police They’ve selectedmother, the jeanette store drake, manager. left, attended the Besides ceremony honoring theToday, her son. besides hisService” first location this past December, the tion sincewho July,” have said Dr. Patrick Quinlan, be goodhallplace for the meetings city with and the region.lots inthe eachof successful activities, portive of Kenner’sbidder relationship,” for health the said garbagefive Dr. Quinlan. col- # and presentationsthemonths beginning for before of its fifteenth the election year of publica- because he is has been done to tighten the belt on that my mother was one of theHihar best PE was named “Volunteertrations, of Mayor the PhilYear” Capitano for has hersaid devotion Korndorffer, now in hisachieved late 30s. if hensive we follow follow-through in their on foot-offenders shouldparticipated be in Toys for Tots and collects year mayoral tenure of of pastries,temporarily such as cinnamon rolls, prized star for their school. Overall, “If the millagecontinued renewal, on page which 32 comprisestion in Louisiana’s half sixth our largest operating city by mak- women affected by cancer and maintenance personnel have worked overtime By ALLAN KATZ released his first annual report labeled With the resignation of Kennervacant Councilman-at-large in 2006usedcouncil cell phones for Black districts. the Cell Phones for Thecheers datesGentlemen… and Mayor loca- Muniz’ plan for sewer upgradeskicking off his campaign now in a bid to total population of 66,702. The city lost five percent That’sextensive why we are always examination looking ahead, of beyond the district’s the sewerconstruction,teacher system in Jefferson Target on Parish,” has invested says her thousandscontinued of onwhich dollars page is 26 still at 3501 ChateauKenner congregation“I of had the in mind Pilgrim a south Louisiana-type available.continued The relocated court willonto the area. meetpage Big every Easy 34 is offeringThursday screenings and social events. Yennitions of and PVC other pipeing werethe city jump sagging to cyberspace. creating The paper’s major new problems government spending: Class of 1971 Graduates Terry McCarthycakes set totwo and take months petit effect of fors,free on storage March all to baked those 31, hailing state daily Soldiers offi- at program.BonnabelAllPUBLIC finishedVolunteers INFORMATION aYou close can OFFICER turn third back among theEd years Muniz budget, before is Yenni not approved by the people, we will be in dire straits, y ALLAN KATZ “BRINGto the YOUR “Look HOME Good, TO AFeel NEW Better” LEVEL”“Popular program Report 2004.” and Look another for your pro- “We’re always open to and looking 616-4142 build community consensus on the goals of B of its population compared to the 2000 census. to assistnext St.city new Mary technology. property. Parish, Bringing LafourcheA professional limitless Basin innovation and television/video to on landscapingdaughter, inspection Peggy that Yenni, is both herself a Boulevard, Korndorffer has three morning with Judgefrom the Miguel Byaffected ALLAN areas. Elias KATZpresiding andtions for theBack meetings,EMILE in 1994, LAFOURCADE when which she willwas the be Councilwoman for officials;citywide,” formulatingsaidsite, Black. found at www.kennerstar.com, 81 city government positions were At four foot eight inches tall and 85 copy insertedBaptist inside Church, this edition located of thecafé atwhere 2114 people wouldn’t just comecials are expected to set AprilFlood victims 2 as theneed dateonly stop for by an the electionfor new ways“TheRivertown Jefferson to get involved senior and Parish give center publicbouncingand be serves schoolsmore confident in back thetook in your office. Hair from Styles UnlimitedKatrina will fea- continued on page 26 City to sponsorcontinued on page 31 appearance. because our department is presentlyturethe a printable Kenner underfunded online Police version Department now.of the current If thefor the peri- the Pontchartrainmeet all your communications Leveeompany needs. was hired. Following procedure,teacher at Bonnabel the Highgram School. called “Bosomother Buddies.” ChateauKenner Cafés, She Star. including was aalso new praisedfor thefor coffee her but also for lunch orto selectMarion his successor. Floyd office as prosecutor. during business Dalehours and Standifer, present backheld to our community.” inLEAP JulyDistrict Landry tests, and 3, said. Jeannie August, behind BlackGrace will said King be that and Kenner’s sewer system andAround distributing that time, the city applied for and received a eliminated. The plan adopted was one of eight alternatives. services c Reverend Richard Wilson Drive in Kenner“Big Easydamage, Self At residents Storage providesCityKenner wholooking Facilities are citizens, 60 aheadyears businessLafourcade’s to dedicatedbannerSalon & Spa community duties new 2007 building and equipmentmonth’sod 2006-2010. edition, millage digitally is archived not copiesapproved, of Nancy Hihar, who came to Kenner 35 years ago to open a pounds, Scotty Zimmerman of Kenner Executive Directorvalid of identification the Metropolitan listing their residence Battered Emile Lafourcade 3635 Florida Ave continued on page 26 “People tell me all the time that my second location inThe Kenner, annual onereport in borrows its theme McCarthy servedHalloween 18in yearsone of the on flooded the Kenner areas. bash Council,clean, dry,K e vsecure iRiverdale n was storage in in shambles aSenior new, High and Schools needed and a major just overhaul. “The old- promotional informationback issues, and writer profiles, among other Budgets and manpower in all willingness to go to the hospitals in the area to helpdinner. extended The idea is really more reflec- announced by the mayor’s office. includeBy ALLAN providing KATZKenner, LA low-interest 2.45 percentHahn said loan that of $11 crimeLAKETOWN’S million rose by to NEW seven be usedFIShINg per- PIER The changes were that company washed a section of sewer from manhole to man-doesn’t look like a six-time international Rivertown, celebrated their 153 year both as Women’s a District 5Program On councilman Sunday, Big October believes Easy and 29, Self 2006, as Storage having councilman-at- from is 5:30 located the p.m. at sameuntil well-maintainedold and facility. olderJr. The brings facilitywithoutbounce is more charge,” than back says from Katrinawe will not have funding to replace obsolete trucks.” hair and beauty salon, has been honored by the American mother had an incredible rapport with Lakeview andfrom another the new in the Kenner Jefferson Planetarium, with Delahoussaye,ahead of East Jefferson. Sales 504 464 5949 items of interest. 8:00 p.m., the2201 city West of Kenner Napoleon will Avenuesponsor ina HalloweenKenner, completely“Two surroundedestSubject eveningsections by access gates of meetings theTo city’s Random sewerwill be lines held made of terra cotta tocitywide the public exclusively aboutcent in city for Kennersewer in work. KENNER2004, District including MAYOR 3MIChAEL wasa 50 theper- S. YENNI AND DISTRICT 3 departmentsCOUNCILMAN BEN were ZAhN drasticallyINSPECT ThE NEW reduced. LAKETOWN a headlinelifespan that reads, with “Exploration an appropriate theme – large. Hejudge said and he has prosecutor accepted an will offer benefit from Jefferson the court.andanMary-Sharon sixteen assistant cameras offering 24-hour-Howland, director ofofficial Raging winds city during information Hurricane Katrina tore the roofs hole and the washed section was videoed using a remote-martialcare arts champion cancer Contact: patientsbut he is considered who wanted help with their hair and Kennerbash in Rivertown.at the corner The eventHigh of Williams will feature Boulevard historical games, andfood and “Unfortunately,”40 years experience says to Bonnabel Newspaper publisher Troy Broussard Cancer Society for her outstanding assistance to help women her students and often became a men- a-day monitoring.pipes Our staffwere at Big Easy breaking and full of cracksoff of and severalOffering the buildings newer Total in Rivertown Hair sec- Care, but most ofprograms;first the dam- chosen overseeing by thecent administration increase the in murders, toFIShINg begin PIER. city a 35 sewerA gRAND percent OPENINg AND RIBBON CUTTINg WILL BE hELD ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2010 Kenner: Charting a Bold New Course.” Parish President“Both will Aaronfun become along BroussardwithWest expertsa costume Napoleon contest. toin Avenue coordinatedomestic next to CVSviolence vicein each president district in order to allow as manyto the news media and explained that he hopes the new website will The fleet of take home vehicles was “The Walls Made Strong Again.” As Pharmacy. pridecommunity ourselvesPrincipal on providingthe services position Ray the absolute Ferrand, offor public “there Kenner. are someage has now been repaired and only two museums are still stricken with cancer retain their beauty, their pride and their controlled self-powered tractor. As the linetor, was confidante, videoed friendone of andmakeup. America’s cheerleader most promising young Jefferson’s programThe of cost Senior is $3 for Citizen adults and Services. $1 for Drug Tests diverseCustom but Massage cohesive Therapy, and unitedinspection student andallow repairs even more because people oftoWITh catch the enormity upLIVE on MUSICevents of FROM its prob- 6:30 P.M. UNTIL 9:30 P.M. FOOD AND REFREShMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AND ThE Plans filed forThe theater report was prepared complex by the pub- at The Esplanade mall markerThose seeking inplace assistance from Big atbest Hibernia service available. Big Easy supplies Leasing operations of KTV-76,increase in rapes, a 26 percent increase in reduced from 30 to nine. © 2011 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. issues, and because of that will be able to make closed. CRESCENT CITY CRUISERS WILL BE SPONSORINg “CRUISE” NIghT IN LAKETOWN. Facebook group: GKHS Class of 1971 children 12 and under. All laser apeople variety ofincorrect services as to possible satisfy perceptions all your to attend. about Bonnabel Everyone inthe public,Complete conducting Body Waxing, self-esteem. for any student needingkarate extra stars. care and lic relationschurch firm of LeBlanc members & Shuster, willmall tell property. you, “Mr. Broussard tells meEasy that are encouraged projections to call call ahead for and theBank,“While has By thereinformation ALLAN are KATZ many officer activities for Directorbody, an of excellent Community faculty Services and Marylems. some - S h a r o n Closegreatcontinued toin $3 Kenner. burglarieson million page 23 was and budgeted a 15 percent to pay increase for an in and a leak was found the tractor would indicate the dis- The award was presented to Hihar by Cheryl Fourcade better decisions,”showsAlumni, will be scheduleshe discounted states. city an appointment.toofficials $2 per and areastorage histori- and packing needs,” said Landry. Manicures, Pedicures, continued on page 27 Kenner Planning and Zoning Director announcedinBig the Easy’sthe citythat hourscommunity. ofwill operation be are Someinvited of these by mail are based tonews theHowlandplans conferences said only for the anWildlife even and and Fisheries stronger Museum academic and “Former city residents, and others who Hihar was named “Volunteer of the Year” for her devotion concern.” His coach, John Chung of Washingtonin consultationPilgrim’s with Mayor history Capitano, demonstratesThe mall’s PUDa con- layout requires an “All offendersperson. The Kenner who“We’d Planetarium are like found to extend guilty a hand are to the sen- at the center,the city its mostof Kenner. important Acrylics, and Gel Nails extensive examinationvehicular of thefts. the district’s sewer system on ans assembled at the old Kennerhe High9:00 will a.m. onseek until 6 p.m. on Monday throughBuilding Managementthe Freeport McMoRan Science Center are still in the midst live outside of Kenner, often ask me how tance from the starting manhole. The general contractor public relations consultant Karen and MegaDomelocal Cinema communitycontinued will also affected onby this page terrible 24 on racial conflict at our school in the future.”Specializing in hair restoration, While Miss Lucille touchedwho thesaid, lives “Nancy’sJay Hebert dedication recently announced and expertise that the as a amendmentcosmetolo- to include the theater com- Friday,town on Saturday hallThe from meetings 9:00 Kenner a.m. until City in Council the council has unani- dis-of repairs. The Toy Train Museum. will reopen incity October. property. A professional“If the rest television/video of America can inspection reduce to the “Look Good, Feel Better” program and another pro- sistency of strength, both in the way tenced topresent domestic “Friteand Lite,” violence historic a “monster” event” classes says Big andEasy Residentwe’vethefunction District 4 may be that it brings extensions, and alternative hair they can begin receiving the D.C. says the 12-year-old Zimmerman “isBoudrie a and the mayor’s staff. August 16, 2008 to formally unveil5:00 a p.m. his- 1970s. andmously Sunday hours Today, approved are 10:00 Bonnabel an ordinance has that a sets very upUp and running are Kenner Heritage Park, including St. Star or get infor- would then excavate down to the leak and ofrepair thousands it. ofThe students over 25 years, owner of The Esplanade mall has submit- plex but before approval can be given forfound thisof a to show be presented highlyManager in aSean successful 20 Landry. “We’re in stopping all in this www.hairstylesunlimitedinc.comcontinued onservices page 29 companymationcrime, and was stories so hired. can from Kenner,” Following past issues. said procedure,Hahn. “I refuse the gram called “Bosom Buddies.” She was also praised for her ed on the depth of the repair. If gist, but even more as a caringThe report woman,that contains it honors hasinteresting helpedtradition, facts many as well as in its together.” Citya.m.trict Council through where 5:00 p.m. they reside,” said Karen Mary’s StateChurch,Thinning the Hair Planetarium Experts Representative Since 1977 and MegaDome Cinema, Tony Ligi continued on page 33 minutetorical condensed marker presentation acknowledging theseniors school’sThe phone randomtogether number is drug 468-3474 testsin and a forthe positive, all volunteers upbeat help- Beginning this month, the answer to both ted an application for approval by the city the cycle of violence,”Landry said went Floyd. on to note,★ “The local seat in the the Science Center, Children’s Castle, Rivertown Repertorycompany washed a section of sewercontinued from manhole on pageTwo to 15 man- parish wide seats in Jefferson cost of each repair was bas many went on to become important the project by Kenner’s Planning packed with Halloween themed websiteBoudrie, is www.bigeasyselfstorage.com.ing out public at any cityrelations facilities, consultant including to willingness to go to the hospitals in the area to help extended mission of service that has been placementnewsKevin featured on the Delahoussaye families National packing whatRegister of Theater, the Mardi Gras Museum and the Saints Hall of questions is simple – all that they have to do
womenCall withToday mild To Qualify to extreme !!! hair losscontinued cope on withpage 26 the chal-175 Fortunate Kennermusic and laser graphics.Kids # Attend2006and elections. happy environment filled with announces run for reelection BARRY SPRAGUE BARRY of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Jefferson Parish leaders, like current Department, Hebert said, the proposal they could and heading out of town and playgrounds, museums, libraries and City hole and theis washed log on.” section was videoed using a remote- care cancer patients who wanted help with their hair and numerous leaks were found in a line segment an alternate passed down through generations of HistoricI immediately Places. realizedKenner there High, was an The openingthe District city. in 4 This is an opportunity for resi- continued on page 34 Parish seats also on the April 2 ballot Jefferson Parish Councilmanlenges (and that for- occurthat from would this allow often-debilitating for the construction of a condition.must go through Even a public hearing process seat is currently held by Michelelaughter BraniganHall. and goodBy ALLAN cheer. KATZ Every controlled self-poweredBroussard adds thattractor. www.kennerstar.com As the line was videoed GRANT MONEY STILL AVAILABLE Bissonet Plaza Elementary1924, was the first School school in Kennerdents and of each district to meet directly Hurricane Katrina more quickly than makeup. method of repair was to slipline the entire segment withScotty a Zimmerman 49,000-square-foot stadiumfamilies style who motion have worshipped there. who is prevented by term limitsstudy from seek- tellsThe us ordinance that socialization was authored by isnewly- State Representativeand Tony a leak waswill foundalso provide the a tractor list of over would 100 high-traf- indicate the dis- mer parish school superintendentmore important, and UP TO $160,000 Nancy has been a great resourcewith for final women approval by the Kenner City Kenner’s share of thstormgrade classes.debris At last, Power Boulevardany other community from in theVintage Metro area. The award was presented to Hihar by Cheryl Fourcade resin fiberglass liner then the repaired line was videoedand to coach picture theater complex along“We the westrespect those who have come offereding first a fourth through term 12in that office. with electedthe mayor. DistrictMayor 5When Councilman Phil Capitanowe complete Kent says the theLigi, who was elected totance represent fromfic the locations starting where manhole. non-residents The can general find contractorOn April 2, 2011, Kenner voters will be asked to vote school board member) Elton Lagasse. FAA Postpones Council. importantDenapolis. for seniors Denapolis, and a long-time the center volun- “I think that many of us who choose hard copies of the paper. who said, “Nancy’s dedication and expertise as a cosmetolo- Kenner officials Chief Administrative Officer Mike continuedHellmers on page 31 pick-upThe last high Delahoussayeto school be paid senior said, “I class haveby always graduat- the stateresilience of to Kenner West residents Esplanade and the gets resurfacing,would then excavate down to the leak and repair it.on The six property tax millage propositions. In addition to Lagasse tells of howJohn Miss Chung Lucille saw side of the mall. before us,”(continued church from page historian 7)Developer Fallon of the project is Southern believed in community service asschedule, one ofteer the himself the atlist Kenner of town playgrounds, hall meetings said Districtto live in South 79 inLouisiana 2007, have has an recentlyinner Candy Lovitt, managing editor of the make sure the leak was stopped. The manhole at each end Mayor Ed Muniz recently announced its shareprovides to 90 percent a of congenialthe costbusiness of debris community environment has enabled the gist, but even more as a caring woman, has helped many CALL TODAY FOR A FREEThe CONSULTATION developmentHearings would beFor called Second “The ed in 1955 and the school then became a strength that motivates us and enablescost of eachKenner repair Star, wassaid based that she on is the verydepth pleased of the repair.the Ifpropositions, voters will be asked to cast their special Yen ni,ublic P Works Deputy Chief Executive Prat something special in him at a time Owned & Operated Jackson said.The city’s “For general example,Theatres fund has of to when New make Orleans, up the $1.8 a businessmillion difference of thatthat is the not state has agreed to pay for the city’s pick-up inwill Kenner that alsoand nearbybesides be communities,city posted the to supportbounce onmajor back of the his from fellow city drainagethe wrath ofcoun- of announced improvements he will run for continued on page 31 Locally continuedthat on page is certainly 28 far preferable to a SPRAGUE BARRY with the final product that web designer TCB women with mild to extreme hair loss cope with the chal- Grand” theaters and the plans callcovered for its by Kenner’s fire millage. In 2001 the fire millage was 11.02 mills.10 percent juniorIn 2010, match high, – which closing amounts to in about 1996.although FEMA cilpersons,has and will continuehe has toreceivedBy ALLAN a lot KATZof positive Now, acontinued $900,000 resurfacing on page ofnumerous Power32 leaks were found in a line segment an alternateelection vote for Jefferson Parish Assessor and Jefferson when he seemed to be an ordinary high confronting an issuethe or Solomon problem, Family, we longtime movie the- $13,000 a week – for continued hurricane pay 100 percentKenner’s of the cost website.in other storm- Anyone seeking morereelectionfrom Vintage to to the West LouisianaEsplanade is about to HouseComputers and Networking has put together. Reddy and Mayor Muniz visit the Kenner Wastewater Time On Proposedthe millage assessed for fire protection in Kenner was 7.4 mills. Without a renewal continuedsenior on staying pagefeedback 31 from at homecurrent volunteers,by himself coaches method of repair was to slipline the entire segment with a lenges that occur from this often-debilitating condition. Even school student and how she becamewww.Elevationsshoring.com a location to be north of the existing ater owners and developers in New debris pickup on public rights of way in the affected areas. It has long been apparent to thoseof who Representatives.begin. The improved new surface will also Parish Councilman at Large, Division A. might reflectof this millage, on something the city will have that to find my close to $3.5 million dollars that the millage informationand parents. can call the office of the be complimented by a new drainage sys- continued on page 19 / Operated residential areas of Kenner. orKenner herself.” elected to payKenner its portion ofofficials the use it thatChief Power Administrative Boulevard from Vintage Officer Mike resin fiberglass liner then the repaired line was videoed to more important, Nancy has been a great resource for women Treatment Plant. mentor to him and many others, urging GoodyearAirport Car Center on Runway The Esplanadecurrently generates.Orleans and Jefferson Parish. Since Hurricane Katrina hit last year, match mandated by FEMA“I’ve for been one month very pleasedto West Esplanade that many was in need of a major tem that should restore right hand lanes to Lawrence Chehardy resigned from his position as RD STREET KENNER, LA 70062 great grandfather, the late Reverend continued on page 21 Representative Ligi mademake sure the the leak was stopped. The manhole at each end continued on page 31 725 – 3 Regardless of the Southernfunding issues Theatres we have, spokesman the Kenner Fire George DepartmentFEMA stands has covered the entire cost of picking through theAmong end long-timeof SeptemberYenni, the volunteersof events2006, Public but appreciate overhaul scheduledWorks and thesignificant Deputy fact improvements. Chief Executivesafe use, evenPrat during Reddy and immediately them on throughout their adult years. Long-awaited public hearings on a pro- up Hurricane Katrina debris in residential asked the state to assume the city’s share In addition to being unable to announcementhandle after rainstorms. at a breakfast held Jefferson Parish Assessor last year. The councilman at Wilsonready used when to called. say. OurThe response older time mem- of three minutes, forty seconds is below the that this not a slap at anyone nor an infer- continued on page 31 In that vein, Miss Lucille proved to be posed new runway at Armstrong Solomon said the complex will have 14 areas throughout the state but the city was to untilfor the end April of the year. at and the KennerMayor Munizincreased Senior volumes visit ofthe traffic, Kenner the drainage WastewaterThe catalyst for these changes is large seat was vacated by John F. Young who was elected (504) 888-5438 (LIFT) national average. The public can assist us in getting to the scene by reporting fires ence of drug use,” said systemDenapolis. originally “I think built into Powe r Councilwoman at Large Jeannie Black. International Airport have been delayed for start paying ten percent starting August 29, Muniz said the official word came by continued on page 28 an instrumental force in the elections to that they happen upontheaters and not with assume stadium that someone seating else arrange- has called. 2006. telephone on September 27 from Dr. JimmycontinuedBoulevard on had page long 28 since failed. Right She was elected to the at Large position in a second time by the Federal Aviation we haveTreatment a core of the Plant. best volunteers in continued on page 28 office of Tim Coulon, Ed Muniz and Kenner Fire Chiefments John and Hellmers a total can seating be reached capacity at 468-4000www.kenner.la.us/fire. of or by emailFEMA at extended its participation in Clarke, chief ofKenner staff for that Gov. can Kathleen be foundhand anywhere. lanes on both My sides of the street 2006, but before that represented District 3 Administration. [email protected]. The Kenner Fire Department website is funding through the end of the year, but Blanco, that the state will pay the 10 percent flooded during and after rainstorms, mak- on the council, which includes the experience with other volunteers has Paul Connick. An FAA spokesperson50 saidhtml. the hearings 2,400 persons. starting in September FEMA had reduced continued on page 34 ing attempts to turn hazardous. continued on page 34 “The real point( is that long before will probably be held in April or May but Solomon said the project will cost always been excellent. I just think that we need to guard against every adverse possi- Joe Yenni and the Yenni family became no specific dates have been selected. about $10 million and the targeted com- Hearings held in New Orleans, Kenner and BARRYbility. SPRAGUE My hope is that this ordinance will synonymous with reform politics in St. Charles Parish. The Kenner hearings pletion date is Memorial Day, 2009. be one more reason for persons who have Kenner and Jefferson Parish, the Yenni will be held at the Pontchartrain Center. Principal funding is coming from a Go aspirations to be volunteers with the city, By ALLAN KATZ continued on page 31 Kenner officials unveil historic marker. family was enmeshed in Jefferson At the center of the hearings will be a get to attend one of the finest elementary but are battling substance abuse problems, schools in Louisiana. to seek help.” continued on page 30 Artist’scontroversial concept of proposal The Grand for an entrance additional Although Bissonet Plaza Elementary north-south runway veering through the School is located in Metairie, its district Bissonet Plaza is a school where nine The city of Kenner currently does wetlands of the LaBranche Swamp in St. extends to the Kenner neighborhoods of every 10 students pass the LEAP test, background checks on all persons who Charles Parish. The concept of the new run- near Armstrong International Airport. where an experienced faculty works joy- seek to become volunteers at city facilities. ously and finds time to give one-on-one This ordinance addressing volunteers continued on page 26 That means some 175 Kenner children continued on page 26 would mirror the current “zero tolerance”
continued on page 8 14 July 2011 - KENNER STR Community Gulf Coast Bank creates a summertime auction that benefits more than 300 charitable causes BY ALLAN KATZ Kenner residents are enjoying who thought that August would be the collectibles,” says Behlar. “We hope 100 local, regional and national charities participating in a Gulf Coast Bank ideal slowed-down time for an auction that you’ll stop by our branch or any of and schools. The last two years, the summertime auction that benefits more to benefit a wide variety of charities the other Gulf Coast branches to see if auction has raised more than $60,000 than 300 charities. while giving participants a chance to we have any items being auctioned off annually. Behlar says the feeling is that “We’ve been doing this since 2008 win some fun prizes, from a dinner for that seem like a fun idea for you.” with increased interest and participation, and this year, we’re hoping to raise ten at Acme Oyster House to a football The donors of the prizes get to say the auction might produce as much as $100,000 for a wide variety of good signed by Archie Manning. The Gulf which charity will benefit from the sale $100,000 for a very diverse group of causes,” says Brian Behlar, branch Coast branch on Williams Boulevard of a particular item if it is successfully charities. manager of the Gulf Coast office in is one of 15 Gulf Coast branches that auctioned off. In some instances, Participants can bid on some items Kenner at 3410 Williams Boulevard. are displaying some of the items being charities put forth items to be auctioned online at auctionsinaugust.com. The The auction is set to start on August auctioned off. off with the proceeds going back to the auction is open to everyone, customers, 1. He says the idea for the auction “It’s a silent auction that charitable organization. non-customers and bank employees. “We began with Gulf Coast President and features hotel stays, vacations, In its first year, Behlar says, the have some great prizes,” says Behlar. Chief Executive Officer Guy Williams sports memorabilia, fishing trips and auction raised $50,000 for more than “It’s a lot of fun and some wonderful causes are the real beneficiaries. If you Hair Styles Unlimited want more information, you can call us at 565-3654.” Salon & Spa 3635 Florida Ave • Kenner, LA 504 464 5949 A 10-foot wooden pirogue with auction proceeds benefiting the New Orleans Oral We Guarantee Your Nails School and an NFL regulation football signed Will Be Beautiful for 2-3 Weeks by former Saints quarterback Archie Manning (charity TBD) are just two of the many items No smudging, peeling, or in Gulf Coast Bank’s charity auction to be held chipping polish. during the month of August at each branch Intro Coupon One Minute dry time. and online. $25 Dry Manicure That’s Shellac Polish www.hairstylesunlimitedinc.com and Shellac 2-3 Thinning Hair Experts Since 1977 Week Polish Specializing in hair restoration, Offer expires 08/30/2011 extensions, and alternative hair. Lost Your CooL? Jefferson Parish Library announces new laptops available for three day checkout
The Jefferson Parish Library reserved ahead of time. Each borrower recently acquired ten laptop computers may only checkout one laptop at a time from the state library of Louisiana. These for a period of three days and it is not computers are specifically intended renewable. Laptop borrowers bear the for use outside the library over a three responsibility for damage to the laptop day period and under stated library due to neglect, abuse, loss or physical guidelines. The laptops are at the East damage and may not install any software Bank Regional, West Bank Regional, on the laptops. Laptop borrowers may North Kenner and Old Metairie libraries. not alter, delete or copy any software The guidelines are listed below for loaded on the laptop, or otherwise laptop borrowers. change its existing software or hardware
Laptop borrowers must be over the configuration. Laptop borrowers age of 18 and must be cardholders of wishing to save files they have created the Jefferson Parish Library. Borrowers must save them to a disk, USB drive, etc. must be residents of Jefferson Parish. Any documents saved on the laptop will
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does not apply. Laptop borrowers shutdown. The laptops must be returned Over 30 years of honest customer service must have a cardholder record in good to the library on the due date at least 30
Professional technicians standing (i.e., no overdue books, no minutes before closing and are not to be Family owned and operated since 1976 outstanding fines) and must agree to the put in the book drop or overnight drop terms of checkout by signing a library box. They must be returned to a staff SERVICES Transmission, A/C Service, Electronics, laptop checkout agreement. Borrowers member who will check to make sure Brake Systems, Tune-Ups, must present a valid library card and a all items are returned intact. If laptops Clark W. Dennis, Noreen D. Fonte, valid Louisiana driver’s license or other are not returned on time, a fine of $25 Major & Minor Mechanical & Front End Mark J. Fonte, Keith C. Dennis valid Louisiana identification card at the per hour will be assessed after the third time of checkout. day. If laptops are lost, damaged or Automatic Transmission, Inc. Dennis Automotive Laptops are available on a first- stolen borrowers are responsible for the 2220 Airline Drive, Kenner • 466-1381 come, first-served basis and cannot be replacement cost of $1,500.
KENNER STR - July 2011 15 Government Sewer infrastructure BeachBeach T TRAVELINGRAVELING$$AVINGSAVINGS improvements status update By PRAT P. REDDY Kenner Deputy C.A.O. Public Works
K e n n e r ’ s projects in the sewer capital improvement sewer capital program. i m p r o v e m e n t The City Council approved a service program continues to move ahead as we fee increase on November 4, 2010 to follow our sewer overflow corrective raise an additional but not to exceed $35 action plan to address sewer system million in funding through city sewer Purchase of $150 to $250 Expires 7/ 31/11 Purchase of $250 and up overflows cited in August, 2009, by the district bonds to fund the sewer projects Please present coupon at time of payment. Louisiana Department of Environmental and fully comply and complete the Quality. LDEQ compliance order and corrective My last report to the public was in action plan. January, 2011, and the latest progress is The three LDEQ loan projects to as follows: begin construction by August 2011 to The $64.43 million dollar sewer be completed by February, 2012, are capital improvement program scheduled the Montrachet Drive lift station and to be complete in 2014 is split into four force main along with 20 generators for funding sources. They include $4 million sewer infrastructure. Remaining projects in city capital funds, $22 million in include the West Stanford Place and Louisiana Department of Environmental West Loyola Drive force main which Quality state revolving loan funds, $6.43 are expected to begin the design phase million in community development block in September, 2011, with construction Back row: Kenny, Brandon, Joshua, Roy grants and $32 million in municipal in March, 2012, and a completion date Front row: Scott, Corwin, Ryan, Scott bonds. They are in various phases of set for October 2012. Other projects planning, design, under construction or remaining are the wastewater treatment 4200 Williams Blvd. construction completed. plant improvements and an effluent pump On March 3, 2011, the Kenner City station feasibility study to determine 465-1312 Council passed a resolution to move and recommend options to improve the 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday forward with procuring $32 million in Kenner Wastewater Treatment Plant www.scottystireandauto.com municipal bonds to fund the remaining continued on page 29
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Tear or days. Physical examination usually rupture of the shows an obvious deformity of the biceps tendon biceps muscle as it retracts superiorly at the elbow in the arm. Tenderness is noted over the is a fairly anterior elbow and a palpable defect is Before Before common injury. The biceps muscle usually present. Swelling and bruising lies superficially in the anterior aspect are commonly seen over the front of the or front of the arm. It originates in the elbow. Muscle weakness in supination shoulder and inserts on the radius just and to a lesser extent in flexion is found. below the elbow and functions to flex Plain radiographs (X-rays) are usually www.step-n-shower.com or bend the elbow and supinate or rotate normal. A magnetic resonance imaging After After the forearm. Biceps tendon tears occur (MRI) scan of the elbow is often Accepts MedicAid most commonly in males aged 40 to 60 unnecessary to diagnose a complete years in the dominant arm. Mechanism biceps tendon tear but may be helpful in of injury is usually forced extension of the diagnosis of a partial tendon tear. a flexed elbow resulting in an eccentric Treatment of a complete biceps contraction of the biceps muscle and tendon tear is either surgical or avulsion of the tendon from its insertion nonsurgical. Nonsurgical treatment on the tuberosity of the radius. is reserved only for older, less active Diagnosis of a biceps tendon patients who do not require full strength rupture can be made with a careful in their arm. Surgical repair can be history, physical examination and performed as an outpatient using a radiographic studies. Patients variety of techniques. Surgery involves That’s the number of households that receive the Kenner commonly report a forced extension reattachment of the torn tendon to the Star newspaper FREE in the mail each month. injury to a flexed elbow resulting in radius through one or two incisions with Want to reach those people? a sharp pop or tearing sensation and fixation using suture anchors or suture Call us to advertise! immediate onset of pain in the anterior through bone tunnels. In patients in elbow. Pain typically resolves in a few 468-9125 continued on page 26 KENNER STR - July 2011 17 Airport
Airport numbers continue to soar By IFTIKHAR AHMAD Director of Aviation Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
To quote a Orleans Aviation Board (NOAB) recent headline parity revenue bonds (Passenger in the local Facility Charge [PFC] Projects) series media, “Tourists 2010 and series 2007. Their rating are flocking to New Orleans.” The outlook is revised to stable from return of tourists to the city is a negative. Standard and Poor’s Ratings welcomed sign that recovery from Services has also raised its underlying all of the natural and man-made rating (SPUR) on the NOAB’s general disasters the city has survived is not airport revenue bonds (GARBs) to ‘A-’ only underway but is accelerating. from ‘BBB+’ issued for Armstrong Many of these tourists fly into the city International Airport. At the same using Louis Armstrong New Orleans time, Standard and Poor’s affirmed its International Airport, a fact I believe ‘A-’ SPUR on NOAB’s stand-alone is reflected in our increased passenger PFC revenue bonds. Their outlook was loads. Officials in the city that track stable as well. Fitch stated the stable tourism numbers state there has been outlook reflects stabilizing trends in a nearly 20 percent increase in tourism airport enplanements at Armstrong this year in New Orleans, as compared International and PFC cash flow as to last year. Looking at our most well as the alleviated concerns that current air service data from April of leveraging, associated with the series this year, we see that our deplanements 2010 PFC issuance and potentially (passengers disembarking the lower PFC fund balances, would aircraft) for the month compared to limit financial protections for the PFC April of last year show a continued revenue stream. Enplanements from increase in tourists as well. There 2009 to 2010 increased by five percent were 391,359 deplanements, up 2.4 and in 2010 enplanements totaled 4.1 percent since 2010. Enplanements million. Standard and Poor’s concurs (passengers boarding the aircraft) on the stability factor and said the were 384,027, up 7.1 percent. This upgrade on the GARBs reflects what resulted in a combined total of they view as continued stability and 775,386 and an average increase of growth in passenger traffic since 4.7 percent. The total seat counts for Hurricane Katrina, a strong liquidity the month compared to April 2010 position and good debt service were up 8.3 percent with 16,013 coverage. As has previously been seats. Finally, the 2011 year to date reported, the airport experienced large air service data for the first four declines in enplanements in 2005 and months of the year show that Louis 2006 after the hurricane. Armstrong New Orleans International The increase in air passenger Airport was up 7.5 percent with a traffic and bond rating upgrades combined total of enplanements and indicates that the traveling public deplanements of nearly three million and the financial sector believe that passengers. This increase in passenger New Orleans is back. These are traffic is definitely a boon to the signals that we are on the right course tourism and hospitality industry in our to overcoming obstacles that have region. Looking ahead, we have every hindered our resurgence. reason to believe that the growth in Iftikhar Ahmad, director of passenger traffic will continue as we aviation for Louis Armstrong New add new service scheduled to begin Orleans International Airport may later this year. Southwest Airlines be reached at [email protected]. will be increasing its service to two Check your local listings for the air destinations when it expands frequency time of the Armstrong International to three daily non-stop flights to Airport 30 minute television program, Nashville and Baltimore-Washington “Airport Alive,” or view it on the on October 3. These additional flights airport website, www.flymsy.com, should provide the flying public with by clicking on the “Airport Alive” increased travel flexibility. link on the “News and Stats” page. On the financial front, I am happy to You can now follow the airport on report that Fitch Ratings and Standard Facebook and Twitter @NO Airport. Hours of Operation: and Poor’s have revised their ratings To find out how to be a volunteer at 6900 Veterans Blvd. Mon - Fri: 9am - 8pm on the New Orleans Aviation Board the airport, click on “Ambassador” Matairie Louisiana 70003 Saturday: 9am - 8pm bonds. Fitch Ratings has affirmed on the airport’s website homepage. www.dealndougs.com Sunday: Closed the ‘A-’ ratings on approximately $134,895 million outstanding New 18 July 2011 - KENNER STR Health Hurricane season and evacuating with proper medications
hurricanes expected to be named. Being meters, special types of blood glucose facility so they can make arrangements prepared will reduce the fear, panic and meter batteries, blood glucose test strips, for you. inconvenience that surround a disaster. diabetic needles, hearing aids, oxygen, Diabetics should keep their insulin Important documents should be in a asthma machine and rescue albuterol as cool as possible. Avoid freezing if portable, waterproof container. Driver’s inhaler for asthmatics, especially for placed on ice and also avoid direct heat licenses or personal identification, social children. and sunlight. A used or unused bottle of BY tONY simon and JOHN BULL security cards, proof of residence (deed Current prescription and over the insulin can be kept at room temperature or lease), insurance policies, birth and counter names and dosages, prescription (59 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit) for 28 June 1, 2011 officially marked the marriage certificates, wills, deeds and numbers of any medications you regularly days. Discard unrefrigerated insulin after beginning of hurricane season. The copies of recent tax returns should be take. 28 days. Heat and humidity can damage National Oceanic and Atmospheric stored in it. Names, addresses, phone and fax blood glucose meters and test strips. Administration (NOAA) has predicted Maintain a list of the following items: numbers of doctors and pharmacies you Check your blood glucose meter package an active hurricane season with six to ten Names of special equipment and use. insert for more information during supplies such as insulin, blood glucose Detailed information about the unusual heat and humidity. Batteries for specifics of your medication regimen, your blood glucose machines are hard to especially for diabetics. find especially right before and after a One important tip is to have had all of hurricane. Don’t procrastinate and keep your medications filled at one pharmacy some spare batteries. Make sure you wash prior to an evacuation. The process of your hands when testing your blood sugar transferring prescriptions will be a lot to avoid illness and infection. Medications smoother. For example, if you evacuate should be discarded if they come in to Shreveport, the Shreveport pharmacist contact with flood or contaminated water. might have problems trying to transfer Diabetics with neuropathy of the foot all of your medications if you had been should physically look for any nails or GET THE HAIR getting your medications filled at four debris that may have lodged into their feet YOU LOVE different pharmacies. This is a common because they may not feel anything. Never PERMANENTLY scenario during hurricane season. Stick to go without sturdy shoes. Foot wounds
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It would be alcohol swabs, cotton balls and tissues, wise beforehand to check with your mail blood glucose meter, blood glucose diary, order pharmacy to eliminate problems test strips and batteries for the meter, Find other Aveda locations at 800.328.0849 or aveda.com. should you evacuate. quick-acting carbohydrates (glucose Some health insurance companies tablets, orange juice, etc.),long-lasting Photo usage rights expire: 09/15/12 allow a 90-day supply to be filled for carbohydrates (cheese and crackers) generic maintenance medications in and empty hard plastic liquid laundry h Tap h Pre-School h Ballet treatment of diseases such as diabetes detergent bottles with caps to dispose of h Mom & Tot h Adult Jazz & Tap h Pointe and hypertension, which could give you used diabetic syringes. a larger quantity to evacuate with. Call Being prepared ahead of time with all h Lyrical h Floor Gymnastics h Hip Hop your health insurance company and ask medications, in the event of an evacuation, h Jazz h Youth Adult Performing Company whether they will allow a 90-day supply is the best action to avoid panic and any h Zumba for any maintenance medication you are unwanted health issues that could have prescribed. If so, the next step will to been prevented. h REGISTER FOR FALL h ask your doctor for a new prescription (John Bull Pharmacy pharmacist CLASSES: for a 90-day supply. So, for instance, Tony Simon, Pharm D., contributed to this h Saturdays, August 6, 13, 20, 27 h if you currently take 40 milligrams of column.) from 10:00am-3:00pm lisinopril every day and the doctor wrote John Edward Bull, P.D., FASCP, your original prescription for 30 tablets, R.Ph. is pharmacist-in-charge at John h Wednesdays, August 10, 17, 24 h the doctor will need to write a new Bull Pharmacy, Inc. Since 1980 Bull has from 5:00pm-7:00pm prescription for 90 tablets. been sole owner and president of the If you are a Medicare recipient, your local community pharmacy and is a third h Dance Company Auditions h red, white, and blue card is not your generation pharmacist in the greater New August 15 & 16 pharmacy card. This card is for hospitals, Orleans area. Bull graduated in 1974 not pharmacies. Your Medicare card for from Northeast Pharmacy School, now the pharmacy should have an emblem ULM in Monroe, where he was associate with a RX symbol. If you don’t have a RX professor of community pharmacy and card, call Medicare and tell them to mail has also served in that capacity as well at you a new pharmacy insurance card. Xavier University in New Orleans for 37 Patients on blood thinners such as years. John Bull Pharmacy is located at coumadin or warfarin who get their blood 2124 38th Street in Kenner, a half block levels tested weekly or monthly should off Williams Boulevard next to the North know where to get their blood tested in Kenner Park. their evacuation area. Call your testing KENNER STR - July 2011 19 Tourism KCVB launches new website and new logo High Summer Utility Bills? BY SHARON SOLOMON Let the City of Kenner help you save money and Over the past on. An event and festival calendar will stay cool this summer. year, the Kenner constantly be updated. Convention and To access our Facebook page click e City of Kenner is providing free* home Visitors Bureau on the Facebook symbol at the top right has been busy redesigning our brand. hand corner of our website to become energy check-ups to Kenner residents. We are officially announcing our new a friend of the KCVB giving you logo and new website along with our access to Kenner and KCVB specials, e check-up includes: Facebook, Twitter and YouTube account. updates, tidbits, etc. We look forward to Free home energy assessment including infrared We are very excited about our hearing from you on our family-friendly imaging and a blower door test. new look and our venture into social Facebook page. Also, as a member of the networking. Participating in this new KCVB your business specials will be Free personalized advice on how to make your wave of Internet marketing is essential able to be posted. If you would like to home more energy ecient. in today’s marketplace. With the KCVB join the KCVB please contact us at 464- Free energy-saving products, like compact joining today’s social media, it will assist 9494. us in our mission which is “to operate To follow us on Twitter click the uorescent light bulbs. as a non-profit Louisiana corporation to Twitter symbol on our website. actively support the growth of tourism Click on the YouTube symbol to view Space is limited. Sign up today! within the city of Kenner through videos of goings on and events in Kenner the promotion and marketing of area that the KCVB has been instrumental in www.KennerSavesEnergy.com businesses bringing to (504) 267-2037 and all our city. * ere is a waivable $50 fee for the check-up. e fee will be completely c u l t u r a l , I look waived if the participant agrees to a simple follow-up survey to assess the educational, forward to eectiveness of the program. s p e c i a l hearing from recreational you with any a n d suggestions convention about our facilities for new website the economic benefit of the community with our Facebook, Twitter and YouTube Paid for by an EnergyKenner Eciency and Conservation Saves Block Grant from theEnergy US Department of Energy and the enjoyment of residents and links. visitors.” See you on the Internet. Our new website is www.kennercvb. Sharon Solomon is the marketing com. Initially our user-friendly, director for the Kenner Convention and For , massage is Introductory informative site will be for visitors Visitors Bureau, located at 2100 Third $ 1-hour only, providing information on where Street in Rivertown. Sharon Solomon MASSAGE SESSIon* visitors can stay and how to enjoy all that can be reached at 464-9494, via email why i still love school days. 39 Kenner has to offer. Member information at [email protected] or at www. will be coming shortly and we will be kennercvb.com. adding more information as time goes
Community Six-course charity dinner to be held by KPBA On July 9, 2011, the Kenner Glazer Wine Distributors will Professional Business Association will provide the wine, selected by a wine hold its annual charity fundraiser at the expert, to pair with each of the six Give the Gift of WeLLNeSS. Exhibition Hall in Kenner’s Rivertown, courses. located at 415 Williams Boulevard. Treasure Chest Casino is the Iron For , massage is Introductory The event, “Cooking 101,” will be Chef top sponsor. $ 1-hour * held from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The Seating is limitedwhy and i still reservations love school days. 39 MASSAGE SESSIon KEnnEr Kenner Food Bank, Angels Place and are required. The cost is $40 per person 819 W. Esplanade Ave., Ste B the Metropolitan Center for Women and or $75 per couple. Raffle tickets will corner of chateau with Walgreens Children, which operates the Battered be sold for door prizes. For over 25 Women’s Program and SARA Center years the KPBA has annually donated (504) 496-9000 Give the Gift of WeLLNeSS. (Sexual Assault Recovery Assistance) to local charities. will benefit from the proceeds of the For information, tickets and KEnnEr 819 W. Esplanade Ave.,KENNER Ste B • SPA KPBA’s charity dinner. sponsorship opportunities, contact corner of chateau819 with W. WalgreensEsplanadE avE., suitE B (504)CornEr 496-9000 of ChatEau By rEginElli’s The instructors, Joey and Jeaux KPBA Ways and Means Director Judy (504) 496-9000 OpenOPEN 7 7days: DAYS: M-F M-F 8aM-10pM,8AM-10PM, SATsat 8AM-6PM,8aM-6pM, SUN sun 10AM-6PM 10aM-6pM La Bella, will prepare a full six-course La Bella at [email protected] or OpenOPEN 7 7days: DAYS: M-F M-F 8aM-10pM,8AM-10PM, SATsat 8AM-6PM,8aM-6pM, SUN sun 10AM-6PM 10aM-6pM MASSAGEenVy.COM | FranChises aVailable meal and demonstrate and entertain on 738-0424. MASSAGEenVy.COM | FranChises aVailable the ins and outs of basic culinary skills. *See center for details. ©2010 Massage Envy Franchising, LLC. *See center for details. ©2010 Massage Envy Franchising, LLC. 20 July 2011 - KENNER STR Government City building named to honor former KPD Police Chief Sal Lentini
The city of Kenner formally more years, died last October at the age The building now houses several Department from what amounted to dedicated the building to the rear of of 87 following a long illness. city departments – the city attorney, a country town marshal’s office to its first modern City Hall in honor of Lentini was a driving force in personnel, civil service, purchasing, a well-equipped, well-trained and Salvador J. Lentini, Kenner’s longest- activities that led to construction of planning and information technology, professional municipal police force. running police chief, in ceremonies on the building, previously known as telecommunications and now K-TV. “He brought honesty to Kenner law June 21, 2011. Building C, as part of a move during Until recently, part of the ground floor enforcement and taught officers to treat Sal Lentini, who served as the administration of Mayor Joseph S. served as storage for city documents. people they served as if they were their Kenner’s top cop for 28 years and was Yenni to provide Kenner with a modern Lentini was elected city marshal in own family,” Caraway said. a political icon in Kenner for many city police department. 1962, a post which later became police The son of a Sicilian immigrant, chief when Kenner adopted a home Lentini grew up in south Kenner and rule charter. At the time, the police graduated from the old Kenner High department had only nine officers, School. While serving in the Army’s occupied one room with a small cell in Troop A, 3rd Cavalry Reconnaissance the back of a brick building on Short Squadron in Europe under General Street, and often borrowed patrol George Patton during World War II, he cars in the early days from the city of was awarded four Bronze Stars. Harahan. In the early 1990s, Lentini
Photos by Barry Sprague Lentini was re-elected seven consecutive times, during a period when Kenner’s population grew dramatically, nearly doubling. The department grew to more than 100 officers by the time he left office in Stop by and try our 1990.
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CAR WASH OFF politically brash style, Lentini was an2y car w ash soft-hearted in private, friends said. A use code 2260 well-known story about him dates from a few days after Hurricane Betsy in We’re your boiling headquarters! 1965, when desperate Kenner residents waited in a long line to buy ice at the
TOP OFF inflated price of $5 a bag. Mr. Lentini YOUR TANK CAJUNLAND COMPLETE pulled up in a police car, lambasted PROPANE BOIL the street vendors for taking advantage SOLD BY THE GALLON .99 of his constituents and arrested them 5 because they were operating without 20 pack 24 pack 12 oz cans a city permit. He and his officers then Longnecks SUITCASE gave away the ice to the cheering bottles crowd. In 1970, Mr. Lentini ran for re- election on a ticket with his friend and moved his residence to the site of Miller Lite Bud Lite Miller Lite Bud Lite political ally Joe Yenni, who became the old LaBranche Plantation in St. Bud Coors Lite Bud Coors Lite Kenner mayor that year and, later, Rose, where he restored antebellum Jefferson Parish president. properties and opened his home for Kenner’s current police chief, a yearly party for families during the The Ice House Steve Caraway, worked under Lentini past 16 years. 2151 WILLIAMS BLVD. (RIGHT(RIGHT BEHINDBEHIND CARCAR WASH)WASH) for more than a dozen years and said In 2007, Kenner renamed the Monday - Thursday • 7 am - 6 pm he personally witnessed how Lentini northern portion of Loyola Drive as Sal FridayFriday andand SaturdaySaturday •• 77 amam -- 77 pmpm 469-3503 SundaySunday •• 88 amam -- 55 pmpm transformed the Kenner Police Lentini Parkway. KENNER STR - July 2011 21
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O-K-114-C_KennerStarAd_2_21_11.indd 1 2/21/11 1:46 PM 22 July 2011 - KENNER STR Sports 2011 New Orleans Saints have questions, answers BY KEN TRAHAN As we wait 2010 season, the Saints are ready to get as NFC, if not Super Bowl champions. Of Goodwin. Still, the Saints like Tennant impatiently for back to work. There is a sense of purpose, course, that is very difficult to do. All they and expect him to be a player. Charles football to kick a hunger to win and win big once again. have to do is walk across the field and ask Brown has a ways to go. He is more of a in for 2011, it There is talent to accomplish the feat. the Saints about it. development project but he was a second- is time to take a There is unity and leadership with Other NFC contenders to reach the round investment and will be given preliminary look a veteran team, led by Brees. The superb Super Bowl include Philadelphia, Atlanta, every chance to make it. Tackles Jermon at the New Orleans quarterback remains one of the league’s elite the New York Giants and Chicago. Dallas Bushrod and Jon Stinchcomb can play Saints. players. He was a leader in representing the could return to the upper echelon with better than they did in 2010. Carl Nicks Assuming owners and players will players in the dispute with owners while a healthy Tony Romo. Minnesota must and Jahri Evans are set at guard, a major find enough common ground to have a maintaining a cordial relationship with solve its quarterback dilemma. strength of the team. Nicks has received a 2011 season, the Saints figure prominently Tom Benson, walking a fine line. Detroit and St. Louis are improving first-round tender and is a priority to lock in the discussion to win the NFC and reach He displayed his leadership in teams. Seattle is not bad. Perhaps the most up on a long-term basis. the Super Bowl. organizing workouts at Tulane which intriguing team to watch is Tampa Bay. The Saints must bring back Lance After winning the Super Bowl to were well attended by his teammates. The Buccaneers were a salty 10-6 in Moore. He is Brees’ most dependable cap the 2009 season, the Saints endured The work stoppage will clearly have 2010 with a good young coach in Raheem receiver, the guy who always runs precise injuries and struggled through a typical an impact on the 2011 season. The quality Morris and a fine young quarterback in routes and catches the football. He wants post-Super Bowl syndrome as their quest of play may suffer initially, depending Josh Freeman. They will continue to grow to return to the Saints and the Saints want to repeat ended on a cool day in Seattle on when players return. Not having a as a threat to the Saints in the NFC South. him back and have tendered him. against a subpar Seahawks team which significant off-season will most definitely Unfortunately, the work stoppage How good will Jimmy Graham be? sported a losing record. impact new, younger players and younger would seem to have hurt a young team When he was drafted in the third round Still, it was a good season for the teams. such as Tampa Bay more than others. in 2010, I stated that he was the best pick Saints, who won 11 games and overcame That is an advantage to a veteran team Young teams need the time to mesh. the Saints made and one of the steals in many injuries. Drew Brees was less than like the Saints. Learning playbooks and With regard to the Saints, here are the the entire NFL draft. We saw evidence 100 percent. The running back position getting repetitions while getting to know early questions to answer surrounding the of that in 2010. Graham had 31 catches was decimated by injuries. Not having each other is not as vital for a team with 2011 season: for 356 yards and five touchdowns. He Malcolm Jenkins, Jimmy Graham, Chris the makeup of the Saints, a team with an Will Reggie Bush be here and what can run. He can jump. He can catch. Ivory or Pierre Thomas at Seattle really excellent, seasoned coaching staff which role will he carry? The feeling is that Bush He has merely scratched the surface of hurt. Cornerbacks were banged up all provides stability in uncertain times. will be here and Sean Payton will use him his enormous ability. He made Jeremy season long. Scott Shanle missed some The season opener with the Green appropriately, as a spot running back, a Shockey expendable, expediting the time. Bay Packers on Thursday, September slot and split receiver and as a kick return veteran’s exit to Carolina. The sky is the With the work stoppage dominating 8 at Lambeau Field will be telling. The specialist. His skills compliment those of limit for Graham, who will increase his the NFL landscape since the end of the Packers are clearly the favorite to repeat Mark Ingram. productivity and create more opportunities How large of a role will Ingram for the likes of Marques Colston, Robert play? The feeling here is that Ingram Meachem and Devery Henderson. att.com will become the Saints’ feature back. He Without an off season, how soon can has the physical ability and durability to Cameron Jordan and Martez Wilson help do so. He may give the Saints their first the Saints defense? Both are physically significant feature back since a healthy imposing and physically prepared to play it’s (always) Deuce McAlister. immediately but the learning curve is What about Pierre Thomas and Chris steep and they are behind in that aspect. about having the Ivory? Thomas is coming off of a season Both will be given every opportunity to right connections in which he was out much of the year. The earn playing time and both are good Having a competitive edge means you need Saints re-signed him early on in the off looking prospects. to be connected with your partners, suppliers, season. That said, the drafting of Ingram Can Scott Shanle remain viable vendors and customers anytime, anywhere. could greatly curtail Thomas and his role and will Jonathan Casillas realize his That’s why we offer a first-class 3G wireless network and access to more than 129,000 with the team if Bush is here. As for Ivory, potential? Shanle now has nine years in Wi-Fi hotspots around the world. We’re there is a role for him. He is young (23) the league. He missed two games a year working to keep you connected. Always. and strong and will be a security policy ago. Casillas missed the entire 2010 for Ingram or any injury situation. As the season with a foot injury and has the Saints learned in 2009, you can never kind of speed the Saints covet at outside have enough solid running backs and the linebacker. It is time for Casillas to put up staff maintains that Thomas still has a or for Jo-Lonn Dunbar to do so. Dunbar place here. started eight games in 2010. How good will Brees be? At 32 years Is it finally time for Will Smith of age and coming off of a knee injury, to serve a four game suspension? It Brees is still in his prime. Though he was certainly appears that this is the case. not as good in 2010 as he was in 2008 The StarCaps saga has finally caught up or 2009, (largely due to the injury), he with Smith following an April ruling by was still good, completing 68 percent the Minnesota Supreme Court denying of his passes for 4,620 yards and 33 a review of the case which will affect touchdowns. He will have to cut down on Smith, along with Kevin Williams and the 22 interceptions, a career high. Expect Pat Williams of the Vikings. Smith saw his him to do so. Brees is on his way to a Hall productivity decline in 2010, falling from of Fame career. 49 tackles in 2009 to 39 in 2010 and saw Will the young offensive linemen his sacks total decline from 13 in 2009 to become players? Center Matt Tennant just five in 2010. The Saints need Smith to could have used the off season work in his perform at a high level. © 2011 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. quest to show coaches that he may be able How good will Shaun Rogers be? The to take over the center spot from Jonathan continued on next page KENNER STR - July 2011 23 Health Government Colitis is a severe illness that may be preventable and Jefferson Parish opens new 911 usually requires many lifestyle changes emergency operations center BY ALLAN KATZ Colitis is an inflammation of the lining of colon Besides the drugs required to reduce and finally get Parish President John Young is pleased to announce the which can be caused by different types of illnesses and rid of the inflammation, the patient is likely required to official opening of the new Jefferson Parish 911/Emergency infection. make certain dietary changes. This includes drinking Operations Center. The Emergency Operations Center Dr. Aderonke Akingbola, a Kenner-Ochsner a lot of liquid to prevent dehydration, avoiding (EOC), located at 910 Third Street in Gretna, Louisiana, gastroenterologist has been in practice at Ochsner- caffeinated and alcoholic beverages, limiting gas is a 67,000 square foot state of the art facility capable of Kenner for three years and has seen a lot of colitis producing food such as cabbage and eating a diet high sustaining itself and emergency personnel for up to 14 cases. “I wouldn’t say that a love of the foods and in protein and low in fat. days. The EOC will provide continuity and coordination of drinks that are usually associated with south Louisiana The number one rule for Dr. Akingbola that she government and emergency operations in the event of any has a direct link to colitis but an over-indulgence in ingrains in all her patients is “blood in the stool is never type of catastrophic event. rich, heavy foods and alcohol can certainly lead to good news. It cannot be deferred, put off, ignored or “The new EOC will provide the Jefferson Parish some form of colitis,” she said. postponed. At the first sight of blood in the stool, the Sheriff’s Office, emergency telecommunications, Among the symptoms of colitis are abdominal patient must call their doctor and seek medical help, emergency operations and the president’s office and staff pain, rectal bleeding, diarrhea, cramping, urgency, loss diagnosis and treatment.” with a command and operations center that will allow us of appetite, fatigue and bloating. With all of that comes “Severe colitis left untreated can be life- to make sure that all of the parish’s emergency needs are a level of pain that makes medical attention welcome. threatening,” says Dr. Akingbola. “Most of the cases provided for.” said Young. “In addition, we will be able to There are many types of colitis, including infectious, that I have seen here are caught early enough that the handle live broadcasts from the center so that we can make ischemic, autoimmune, iatrogenic and idiopathic. challenge for the patient and doctor is to implement sure that our citizens are continually informed as to how Regardless of which variation may have struck the lifestyle changes that make it possible to manage things are progressing during an emergency situation.” the patient, immediate medical care is required to get and control the illness. A patient who adjusts to the Jefferson Parish already provides JPAlert, a free alert colitis under control. regimen and the medications that control colitis can notification system that allows officials to immediately Some of the types of colitis can be prevented by have a long, pleasant life.” contact Jefferson Parish residents in the event of a major simple hygiene, such as hand washing with soap and For more information or to schedule an crisis or emergency. Alerts and notifications can be received water, and staying well-hydrated, especially during the appointment with Dr. Akingbola call 464-8588. Her by email, cell phone, pager or smartphone and other summer’s hot weather. Eating low fat low cholesterol office is located in the Medical Office Building at 200 handheld devices. With JPAlert, Jefferson Parish residents diet and exercise are also important factors. West Esplanade Avenue in Kenner. can rest assured knowing that they are connected to the most up-to-date emergency information available at any given time. Citizens can sign up for JPAlert at www.jpalert.org. Saints continued on page 24 (continued from previous page)
6’4”, 350-pound Rogers gives the Saints a presence Can Garrett Hartley shake off his early season not seen since the late Norman Hand – a block- slump from 2010? Hartley’s early season missed field consuming run-stopping big body. At 32 years of age, goal against the Falcons played a significant role in the question about Rogers is not his ability – it is still costing the Saints a division title and bye. A bye would “11 years experience” there. In Cleveland, he was an attitude problem. That have given the Saints a chance to get injured players does not figure to be the case in New Orleans. Rogers is back. Who knows what would have happened? Still, FREE ESTIMATES surrounded by a group of good, veteran leaders whom Hartley recovered from early season struggles to close Call today for he will respect. Sean Payton is sure that Rogers will be strong, He made 80 percent of his field goals (20-of- no problem and a very productive player. Payton and 25) and all of his extra points (40-of-40). expert installation by Gregg Williams are genuinely excited about Rogers, Will Courtney Roby remain on the roster? With Brazilian native Fernando. who will make Sedrick Ellis a better player, freeing the change in kickoff rules, Roby’s future with the him up from double team blocks to make plays. team becomes a huge question mark. He was not a Ceramic - Marble Can Jabari Greer and Tracy Porter stay healthy? difference maker as a return man in 2010. What could Porcelain - Stones When healthy, they are a good tandem at cornerback. save him is his ability to cover kicks as a gunner. Can Floors - Backsplashes Greer has missed nine games over the last two seasons the Saints justify a roster spot for Roby? while Porter has missed eight games over the same Entering the 2011 season, the New Orleans Saints Owner/Installer: Fernando Calore period of time with injuries. have more answers than questions. Brees is still 292-2461 How good will Patrick Robinson be? The second- brilliant. The running back situation has improved. The year player could have used organized team activities wide receivers are solid, though not spectacular. The (OTA’s) as much as anyone on the roster. He gained guards are an elite tandem. Graham and Jenkins are valuable experience as a rookie, playing in 11 games budding stars. Rogers and Ellis will be a solid tandem. and pressed into a starting role on four occasions due Thomas Morstead is a big asset in the kicking game. to the injuries to Greer and Porter. Robinson has the The season opener at Green Bay could well be a speed and size to be a good cornerback. It is all about preview of the NFC championship game. The Saints learning the game. would much prefer for any title game to be played Is Malcolm Jenkins ready to become an All-Pro in the friendly confines of the Louisiana Superdome, caliber player? Jenkins can run, hit and is smart. He rather than the cold of Green Bay in January. Barring has very good size and instincts. Can he become a ball significant injuries, the Saints should make a serious hawk? He has just three interceptions in two years but run at another Super Bowl, providing we have a 2011 the guy has special ability. Speaking of ball hawks, is season. there a place for Darren Sharper on the 2011 Saints? Ken Trahan serves as sports director of WGSO The 15-year veteran declined last season, slowing 990 AM/WGSO.com and is president and general down, slowed by injuries and wear and tear, playing in manager of neworleans.com Sports. Trahan is the just eight games with no interceptions. Still, if healthy, also the general manager and chairman of the board Sharper can provide leadership and play-making of the Saints Hall of Fame Museum in the Louisiana ability. The guy has 63 career interceptions in his Superdome, and runs the Life Resources Sports illustrious career. Ministry. 24 July 2011 - KENNER STR Latin American News Latino emergency preparedness for disasters BY RAFAEL E. SADDY
It’s that time evacuate, a big problem when staying for events. For information call 512-2362 or Hablemos Claro – K-TV-76 Hispanic of year when we a hurricane is usually not riding it out, 468-6116. TV programs with topics of interest to are all aware of but what happens as soon as it passes. July 23 – Omega “El Fuerte” in the community every Wednesday at 9:00 and are planning In a major disaster it could be several concert at the New Orleans Sheraton. For p.m. and Sunday at 8:00 p.m. For more for hurricane days before vital services are restored. information call 712-7889. information and program schedule go to season. But, A problem could also be that of getting July 23 – Housing and home www.kenner.la.us and click on the K-TV unfortunately, we are not just vulnerable supplies or first aid to those who decided improvement showcase at Dillard 76 logo. to hurricanes because we also run the to stay. I know it is difficult, costly and University, for information contact Nick I leave you with this thought. “Have risk of many kinds of disasters due to the inconvenient to evacuate. But, look at Harris 816-4704 or email nharris@ the courage to act instead of react!” constant traffic of chemicals and other what happened during Hurricane Katrina dillard.edu. Rafael E. Saddy is public relations hazardous materials transported on the when a lot of people were killed not by Kenner Hispanic Resource Center officer of the Latin American Civic river, railroads and on our roads. When the hurricane, but by flood waters. If you – The center offers various programs as Association of Louisiana (LACAL). a natural or man-made disaster strikes, stay behind you will usually be subject to well as access to information and referrals Email Saddy at lacal1234@bellsouth. there is usually little time for citizens to a curfew for safety reasons. The police for all sorts of issues. For information net. Correspondence for be sent to P.O. prepare and protect themselves. or National Guard will be patrolling the call 469-2570. Box 640284, Kenner, LA 70064-0284. The city of Kenner, as well as streets trying to determine which people Jefferson Parish, has prepared plans to do not belong in the area and it could be Emergency operations center address various types of emergencies. difficult to get out and about. (continued from page 23) However, when a disaster hits, not all If you decide to stay in the event of an President Young has strongly urged availability to information and recovery citizens are equally prepared or protected. evacuation you should take advantage of current Jefferson Parish businesses through JPAlert and JumpStart Jefferson, A recent sample study done on the Latino the information many organizations, such to update their business continuity that our parish will be able to manage homeowner indicates they still prefer as the Red Cross, social organizations and plans so that they are best prepared any emergency event with the utmost to utilize friends and family as sources government-hosted educational events for and able to respond to and recover speed, security and safety. We are very of disaster preparation information. focused on helping Spanish speaking from any emergency or disaster. This proud of Jefferson Parish’s commitment However, the good thing is that after the people, provide to help prepare for a includes updating re-entry placards to emergency preparedness and believe experiences of hurricanes Katrina and disaster. They are mostly family-friendly through the JumpStart Jefferson that with these major safety systems in Rita, Latinos have now moved away events that include live demonstrations program to ensure that, in the event of place, Jefferson Parish will be prepared from emergency preparation that once with Spanish written literature usually any sort of evacuation, Jefferson Parish to quickly and efficiently recover from consisted of running to the supermercado provided. businesses will be among the first to any potential catastrophic event. This to buy rum, beer, chips, chocolate Community announcements come back and recover. Placards can be is an important addition to Jefferson salchichas, agua, sardines and galletas to July 9 – Hispanic Summer Concert checked and updated by going to www. Parish and is another example of how hunker down, drink, eat and play cards at Kenner Laketown with international jumpstartjefferson.com. we are working together to make our until the storm was over. Today, Latinos bands and local talent. Open to the public. “I feel confident that with the parish a better and safer place to live, are preparing for emergencies better than Bring your lawn chair. For information opening of the brand new Emergency work and raise a family.” ever, but still not at the same rate as other call 712-7889. Operations Center, as well as the ethnic groups. July 18 – Latin Council general A forced evacuation will cause meeting to discuss issues that affect the unexpected spending so we need to Hispanic community. For information Melchers budget for the possibility by maybe call Danielle C. Williams at 282-0265. (continued from page 11) giving up a trip back home or by having July 21 – Unidad Hispanoamericana’s assets or engaging in a merger requires Who will be your buyer? The best a scaled-down vacation. If you do not general meeting and planning for 2011 the approval of a majority of its way to increase the value you receive for members. your business is to sell it to a strategic It is highly recommended that buyer, such as a competitor, vendor every business have an exit strategy or customer. These buyers will be well defined within its operating able to leverage some of their existing CENTURY agreement, shareholders’ agreement or business to increase their profit from the other documents appropriate for your newly acquired business more than an TITLE business entity. If you do not have unrelated third party. So look to your such a document, it is best to have one competitors, vendors and customers prepared by a seasoned professional first when trying to sell your business. “WE CLOSE REAL ESTATE prior to attempting to sell your business. In conclusion, selling your business TRANSACTIONS FOR YOU” Getting everyone to agree well in requires advance planning. Even if you advance (years) is vital to the successful are years away from exiting, it is best to RANDY LOVITT Notary Public sale of your business. start thinking now about how you will How do you decide on a selling exit your business and begin making the REAL ESTATE price? Often business owners think their necessary plans to ensure a successful TITLE TRANSFERS business is worth more than a buyer is transition. willing to pay. Getting a professional James L. Melchers is the senior Real Estate Sales, Mortgages, to evaluate your business and review attorney at Melchers Law Firm, located Donations, 1031 Tax Free Exchanges recent sales of businesses similar to at 909 West Esplanade Avenue in • Expert Closing Assistance — In Operation over 15 years yours will be helpful in deciding on a Kenner and the firm’s primary areas • In-House Problem Solving Real Estate Title Attorneys — You’ll need this price. A CPA or business broker will of practice are estate planning, wills, • We keep you Informed — We return your Calls be able to help you with valuing your trusts, successions, corporate law, • Our Costs are Competitive — Our Work is Accurate business. A review of recent similar and personal injury. Melchers can be 4200 South I-10 Service Road, Suite 110, Metairie, LA 70001 sales will help you understand what the reached at 467-1092 or visit the website at 830-7979 FAX 831-2609 market is really willing to pay for your www.melcherslawfirm. business. KENNER STR - July 2011 25 People Latino emergency preparedness for disasters Benny and Lola’s “Do it yourself” dream home BY RAFAEL E. SADDY BY ED CLANCY
“Are you introduced to Lola he forgot all about old, banks wouldn’t give Benny a loan, “It’s the biggest house and the putting this up or the lady friend. “I never saw her the so every time he ran out of money, he poorest in the neighborhood,” he says, tearing it down?” whole night,” says Benny, and he got another job and worked until he referring to all of the well-to-do types That’s what spent the rest of the evening talking to could afford to buy more things and re- who have built on Bonnabel since he the lady said to Lola. They dated for a while, and at a hire the carpenter. “He was an excellent performed his own personal miracle. Benny Collin Christmas party the next year Benny carpenter,” Benny says, “and he was One of the most intriguing things during the construction of his dream sat on top of a barrel and asked Lola to not afraid to work with that old wood.” about the house is that it was all done house. It wasn’t really a dumb question, marry him. “I had to say yes in front of Oh yes, those “extra” jobs were all without any blueprints or architect’s since the house had been under all those people,” says Lola. in addition to his regular job, four to renderings. Benny made a rough sketch construction for more than two years They were married in 1967, and that midnight, at South Central Bell where of what he wanted the outside of the and would be for three more. Why so eventually led to three daughters named he worked for a total of 32 years. house to look like and that was it. As for long? Well, the construction team was Terri, Christine and Laurie. By the time the house was finished the inside, it was “this goes here, and rather small. Benny, with a lot of help from Lola, it was 1974. It looks right out of the that will go there...” “Just me, The Lord, and a carpenter,” (and the aforementioned Lord), finally French Quarter, two stories high with There are plenty of old telephones says Benny. (Actually two carpenters if started building his dream house. All of balconies, and a wrought iron fence. in the house, a fond reminder of Benny’s you count The Lord, I guess). the materials for the house – the floor Benny always wanted a French Quarter time working for Ma Bell. In case you’re The project actually began in the boards, bricks, windows, French doors, home, and he definitely has one. It just wondering, Benny and Lola have a cell early 1950s when Benny bought three ceiling beams, etc. – were scrounged doesn’t happen to be in the French phone, and they think it’s just peachy. lots near Lake Pontchartrain alongside from houses all over greater New Quarter. There’s a gazebo out in the yard, and on a gravel road which later became Orleans. Every time a home was being I got a chance to see it up close a nearby bench sits a mannequin dressed Bonnabel Boulevard. He built a small torn down, Benny was there to grab what courtesy of my friend, New Orleans as a phone company employee, holding house on the property in 1957, and lived he could, many times for pennies on the history maven Buddy Stall. He allowed a repairman’s handset. there until he could start work on The dollar. It took almost two years just to me to tag along with his group of The grounds have been the location Big House. In the meantime, he met collect the materials before construction seasoned citizens who call themselves for lots of good times. Once a month Lola. could actually begin in 1969, and Benny “Pack 53+ (Fifty-three plus) Still On Benny has a cookout for all of his retired He was supposed to meet a lady says he has no idea how much he spent The Go.” It’s named after a Cub Scout co-workers from the phone company. friend at a dance, but when he was on them. Because the materials were so troop that Buddy’s sons belonged to as There used to be as many as 80 guests, children, of which Buddy was the Cub but time has whittled the number down Master. They’re constantly taking tours to about 30. And let’s not forget daughter of various points of interest in and out Laurie’s wedding under “the big top.” 20th year of the New Orleans area, obviously still Pack 53+ had lunch catered in the (continued from page 1) on the go. carriage house, and it featured the best Highlighting local hometown publishing each edition of the Kenner Inside the house I decided to fried chicken I’ve had in years. (No businesses helps increase profits for our Star while focusing on the positive negotiate a tiny spiral staircase leading doubt because it came from Mr. Ed’s.) advertisers and also adds to the city’s tax progress made by our city’s businesses, up to the attic. Benny says a friend It’s amazing to realize that base, which is a positive contribution civic leaders and elected officials. Being made the metal frame and Benny everything on the property – the little toward the city’s quality of life,” said from Kenner means something,” said covered it with pieces of cypress so it house, the big house, the carriage house, Lovitt. “We have always been willing Troy Broussard, publisher. looks like the whole staircase is made the gazebo – all of it was built by Mr. to help local business owners who have “Printing a ‘good news newspaper’ of wood. The house is chock-a-block Benny, and he continues to create things invested in Kenner.” like the Kenner Star is not without with beautiful old pieces of furniture, in his shop today. “As the years unfold, the Kenner its challenges. But in the midst of fireplaces, cobblestones and slate that One other item of interest Star will continue to tell the story of controversies both past and present, I was recovered from stately (and not-so- about this great one-man-and-wife changes in Kenner and report on news have maintained deliberate neutrality stately) homes. Many of the bricks were accomplishment: on his last birthday, of interest to its residents,” said Kenner that keeps this publication above dug out of the mud by Benny himself Benny Collin was 84 years old. Star editor Allan Katz. “We try very the fray. The Kenner Star has never at various demolition sites. It’s really Ed Clancy can be reached via hard to provide a local community endorsed a candidate for office or taken a showplace, but Benny says he most email at [email protected] or at his newspaper that helps to educate Kenner sides on an issue, instead honoring the definitely is not a millionaire. blogsite, ed-clancy.blogspot.com. residents about the goings-on in the city people’s vote and good judgment. Part and its government.” of my mission has been to encourage “We would like to thank our loyal your council members, mayor and police advertisers for their continued support, chief to take advantage of this paper’s for almost two decades, of Kenner’s only reach to all registered voters to keep hometown paper,” said Lovitt. “And to you informed about issues that affect our loyal readers who have responded your quality of life. This newspaper will so positively to our newspaper, we will continue to do so,” said Broussard. “I continue to strive to provide you with would like to give many thanks to our Attention Business Owners an informative, interesting read each readers and advertisers who continue to Be An Achiever! month.” make Kenner’s only local paper possible “20 years can produce many and successful. May God continue to • Generate Solid Leads • Learn Leadership Skills changes in a community, and Kenner bless America’s City.” • Be A Confident Public Speaker • Improve Profitability is no different. However, what I find The Kenner Star, a privately owned The Executive Achievers Association meets bi-weekly for breakfast. significant, as someone who has strived company, converted to a monthly to document our city’s story for two publication in 1993 and is mailed free to Thursday, July 7 and 21, 2011 decades, is the consistent pride that all 20,700 registered voter households at Messina’s Catering, 2717 Williams Blvd., Kenner we, as residents, take in living here. in Kenner and is also distributed in high THE EXECUTIVE ACHIEVERS ASSOCIATION It’s a feeling that I’ve experienced in traffic locations throughout Kenner. Call Randy Lovitt at 504-836-7136 for more information on becoming a member 26 July 2011 - KENNER STR
Budget (continued from page 1) members of the City Council who During the council meeting cars under warranty. recreation department. The Kenner studied the budget line-by-line came up $176,000, originally District 3 capitol Instead of having to close three Food Bank is now within the city’s with some innovative solutions to the fund money, was rerouted to the police playgrounds, all the city’s playgrounds Community Development Department. problems. Yenni sent a $56.7 million department giving Police Chief Steve will be kept open in response to pleas In order to avoid additional layoffs, operating budget for fiscal year 2011- Caraway the funds he needs to keep from the community. The Lincoln some Community Services Department 2012 for council approval. At its June the canine unit intact and keep officers Manor playground that has in the past employees were transferred to other 2, 2011 meeting, the council approved patrolling all the city’s neighborhoods. been among the least active of the departments in order to fill vacant a $57.2 million operating budget, the The council also voted to reallocate city’s playgrounds was the subject of a positions that were determined to be increase resulting from amendments $400,000 from the Pontchartrain Center special plea from the public. Quigley necessary city jobs. proposed and approved by the council. Hurricane Katrina insurance settlement said, “It may not have been a good “As others have correctly pointed The council made no changes to the to the police department’s capital fund business decision to keep Lincoln out, this is not the end of Kenner’s $3.4 capital budget Yenni proposed so they can buy badly-needed new Manor going but it came from the fiscal crisis,” said Quigley. “We have but some members said to expect an police cars. This, says Chief Caraway, heart. When the community said the found a way to get over a big bump amendment to the capital budget later will bring the KPD closer to their goal kids would be short-changed by the in the road. The hope is that sales tax this year. of having 80 percent of their police closure of the playground, the mayor revenues will continue to pick up, from and the council agreed with them.” The Esplanade shopping mall, the General ContraCtor About $50,000 from a line-item job Armstrong International Airport and for an assistant to the mayor who had retail establishments. In all likelihood, Sheetrock • Cabinets • Granite resigned was directed by the council to next year we’ll probably be in the trim • Carpentry keep Lincoln Manor playground open. same boat, trying to come up with Quigley noted that some city innovative solutions so we can fully Wood Flooring • Ceramic tile employees were laid off and the fund our top priorities, like the Kenner community services department Police Department and Kenner Fire No job too big, no job too small! was closed down. But he said key Department. While we’re encouraged, responsibilities of the community we know that our fiscal struggle is still locally owned Family Business services department were funded and going to be on-going.” licensed & Insured put under the direction of the city’s SES EntErpriSES, LLC 259-2493 www.sesenterprisesllc.com Legislation (continued from page 1) see the potential and are eager to move Parish, taking the precincts nearest forward with inquiries and research to the Louis Armstrong New Orleans see if what we’re hoping for is viable International Airport. The seat will and achievable.” remain a majority St. Charles Parish In another legislative development, district but whoever occupies it will Kenner picked up part of a St. have a foothold in Kenner. Charles Parish Senate district in the “In effect, it means that Kenner now reapportionment process. The Senate has two Senate seats, the one held by district currently occupied by state Senator Martiny and the new district Senator Joel Chaisson in St. Charles whose seat is currently held by Senator Parish was extended into Jefferson Chaisson,” said Ligi.
Lyons (continued from page 16) whom the diagnosis of biceps tendon with over 10 years experience. The rupture is delayed for four to six weeks, Orthopedic Center for Sports Medicine use of a tendon graft may be necessary is a multi-specialty center dedicated for repair. In order to properly diagnose to complete musculoskeletal care with and treat a biceps tendon problem, an focused expertise in shoulder and evaluation by an orthopedic surgeon is knee injuries. Offices are located in necessary. Kenner and Metairie. For additional Thomas R. Lyons, M.D. is a information call 467-5900 or visit www. board certified orthopedic surgeon nolasportsmedicine.com.
Goodwin (continued from page 10) healthy will help keep our bodies locations in Metairie and on the West healthy. When you have a foot injury, Bank. Goodwin graduated from LSU your activity level will drop affecting Medical School Department of Allied your ability to be active. Health, Department of Physical Craig Goodwin, physical therapist, Therapy in 1987. The professionals is president of Kenner Orthopedic at Kenner Orthopedic and Sports and Sports Therapy, located at 3921 Therapy can be contacted via email at Williams Boulevard and two other [email protected]. KENNER STR - July 2011 27 Home Painting the exterior of your house BY DAN DORMADY
Perhaps one of the most mildew problems come from embedded mildew or break a project. Direct sun and wind can cause paint expensive maintenance that cannot be completely removed by power to dry too fast, especially fast-drying latex paints. Cold tasks you will do on your washing or hand cleaning. Mildew sealer when temperatures, rain and humidity can prevent paint from home is repainting your applied over existing mildew blocks the re- drying properly. Check the label for recommendations home. Making sure the growth of existing surface mildew, but also on temperature ranges before starting. Oil-based paints job is done correctly is enhances the latex finish coat service life. Mildew should be applied when it is over 40°F. For latex coatings important and can be confusing at times. Even sealer has good adhesion over moderately chalky the temperature should be at least 50°F during application the best paints won’t adhere well or produce surfaces and serves as an excellent bonding and for 24 hours after. Also it is best not to apply paint too good results if you don’t prepare the surface primer to reduce peeling. The finish dries clear early or too late in the day. If the dew has not evaporated correctly. and quickly. Mildew sealer must be finish coated in the morning, both oil and latex may have adhesion First you should determine what type of paint with a high quality 100 percent acrylic latex problems. If applied within two hours of sunset and a was on your home previously. Latex paint will paint. Ask your paint store about this product. heavy dew forms before the paint dries latex paints may rub off with alcohol when testing a small area. Even the best paints won’t adhere well or streak and oil-based paints may not cure properly. If the paint rubs onto your cloth it was a latex produce good results if you don’t prepare the If done properly a paint job on your home should paint. The next step is to appraise the condition surface correctly. Check for peeling paint and last between seven to 10 years before repainting will be of the paint that is on the wood now. Your entire scrape it off prior to applying a new coat. For needed. house may only need a bath before repainting. houses with some flaking but not enough to Dan Dormady, P.E. is a licensed professional Wash it down with a hose and go over stubborn require stripping, remove loose paint with a engineer and licensed home inspector and the president dirt with a scrub brush and warm, soapy water. scraper and a power washer, taking appropriate of Criterium-Dormady Engineers, a locally owned Or wash it down with a power washer. Start by precautions if you suspect the old paint contains consulting engineering firm specializing in residential and thoroughly examining the outside of the house lead (usually on homes built before 1977). Sand commercial building inspection services. Dormady can or outbuilding – not just the exterior walls but all bare wood and exposed paint edges or the new be reached at 456-6999, P.O. Box 113565 Metairie, LA also under the eaves, around windows and doors, paint will be thin there and will chip in no time. 70011-3565, or at [email protected]. Criterium- and along the foundation. Look for splits in the Scrub the wood with water and kill any mildew. Dormady Engineers’ website is www.criterium-dormady. siding, popped nails, peeling or blistering paint, Rinse and let the wood dry. If unpainted wood is com. mildew, loose caulking and rust stains. Make the gray or weathered, it should be sanded. The best needed repairs before you begin painting. paint in the world can fail within the first year if Preparation is the most important part of applied over a wet, dirty or degraded substrate. getting a good paint job. A quick and easy Previously painted wood does not always adhesion test is to paint a small cleaned dried need to be primed, however, spot priming all area with a coat of new paint. Come back the bare wood and rusted nail heads is important. next day with a band aid or tape and press it on If you use oil finish paint, then use oil-based the painted area. If the tape is clean it is safe to primer. If you will be using latex finish paint paint after scrubbing the whole house. If the tape then you can use latex or oil primer. Oil primers only has the new paint on it that means the paint should be used if there are a lot of rusted nail is chalky and you’ll need to prime with an oil/ heads showing through because it will usually alkyd primer first. If the tape pulls off all the seal metal better than latex. Use oil primer paint that means the house needs to be stripped if you are painting redwood, cedar or other before it is repainted. woods which have extractives that are prone to If your paint is peeling it could be from too bleeding into the finish paint. Oil primers have much moisture pushing its way out of the house. better adhesion to less than perfectly cleaned Use of exhaust fans in the kitchen and bathrooms and chalky substrates. New wood painted can control moisture especially if it is noticed on with high quality latex primer along with high outside bathroom walls. Using a latex primer quality latex paint has been proven to wear and latex paint would allow some moisture excellently. to pass through the paint possibly preventing New products have come on the market this from happening again. When the top coat which will increase the performance of the does not adhere to the paint below it is called paint job. One is a water-repellent preservative alligatoring. This occurs when the first coat of specifically labeled as compatible with paint We are a locally owned, independently operated, paint hasn’t dried before the second coat was put to coat bare wood spots. The repellent will family funeral home continuing a tradition that has on. Blistering paint occurs in weather that is too limit shrinking and swelling of the siding due endured for 119 years! And we believe that makes a great difference in the care, service and value your hot for painting with an oil/alkyd base coating. to moisture. Three days later, you can prime family receives. If you ever have a question or would the bare spots or the whole house. This should The heat forms a skin on the paint trapping like more information feel free to call or stop by. solvent in a bubble. If you see dry wood behind also be used on any new wood before painting. the blisters then it is due to moisture. In fact, using a water repellent preservative or Mildew is that blackish or brownish colored primer on the back of siding and all edges can growth which appears where dampness and prevent moisture problems from rain and the shade prevail. Never paint over mildew without home from degrading paint job. Sealing the cleaning using a fungicide such as chlorine wood properly also helps prevent moisture bleach or a commercial solution to kill patches from being driven through the siding by solar of mildew. A new type of clear drying sealer radiation. for chronically mildew prone painted surfaces Just like proper surface preparation, is made by paint companies. Most re-occurring applying paint in the right weather can make 28 July 2011 - KENNER STR Community Police budget Kenner Rotary names Anchissi (continued from page 1) firefighter of the year
Rick Wilderman, president of the department fifteen years ago and Kenner Rotary Club, announced Cap- rose through the ranks. He achieved tain Jorge Anchissi of Fire Station operator status in 2005 and captain #38, located at Veterans Boulevard on February 28, 2011. District Chief and Loyola Drive, has been selected Guilmino said, “Jorge does a lot for Kenner’s “firefighter of the year.” The the department on his own time and “firefighter of the year” is an interna- with his own money.” Chief Hellm- tional Rotary award that recognizes ers said, “Jorge always accepts extra KPD headquarters outstanding service to the community assignments to help us out. He has administration of Mayor Yenni and the City from my district capital fund to maintain through job and volunteer activities. gone to schools, nursing homes, day Council, in particular to Councilman Ben police services for this fiscal year. I thank Kenner Fire Chief John Hellmers and care and civic meetings to talk about Zahn,” said Chief Caraway. Councilwoman DeFrancesch for standing District Chief Randall Guilmino nomi- fire safety and prevention. He used Chief Caraway credited the District 3 by me in full support of making sure our nated Anchissi for the award. personal funds and time to become a councilman with coming up with the idea police department can do their job properly.” Jorge Anchissi is a native of Ken- certified EMT. Each year we get called of diverting money from the Pontchartrain However, next year, Caraway said he ner, having attended Greenlawn Ter- out at least seven times in an emer- Center Hurricane Katrina insurance payoff expects that other police departments in the race Elementary, Roosevelt Middle gency when someone’s life is at stake. and his district’s capital budget to the police region, edging out from under the sales tax School and graduating from Alfred As a first responder, Jorge makes a big department to fund continued patrols in revenues that have been declining but now Bonnabel High School. He completed difference. Jorge also went on his own Kenner neighborhoods, continuation of the seem to be regaining some momentum, will his education at University of New Or- time to be trained as an administrator KPD K-9 unit and the much needed capital pour some funds into police pay packages. leans. of fire department software. He really funding for new police cars. That means, Chief Caraway says, that unless Captain Anchissi joined the fire is a whiz on that.” “Ben Zahn was brilliant and innovative,” sales taxes in Kenner pick up comparably, said Chief Caraway. “He scoured the budget he may be losing the battle to retain his and found this opportunity to reroute best officers and recruit the most promising funds from the Pontchartrain Center to rookies for the KPD. the police department. Ben had the full “In order to compete, we need the support of District 4 Councilwoman Maria Kenner economy to show gains at the DeFrancesch. The two of them really fought same rate as those other economies in New for the police department. Now we’ll have Orleans, Jefferson Parish, St. Tammany the money we need to continue full staffing Parish and the River Parishes because we of officers on patrol and to continue our K-9 all compete for the same group of veteran unit. And we’ll get the funds we need to officers and prospective officers,” said keep close to 80 percent of our police cars Chief Caraway. “I don’t mean to rain on under warranty, which I consider absolutely the parade but we simply haven’t broken imperative.” free of the financial problems that we’ve Zahn said, “My biggest priority was to had to overcome this year. But, please give properly fund the police department. I asked lots of credit and thanks to Ben Zahn, the Chief Caraway how much capital money Yenni administration and the City Council. he needed to maintain the KPD this year They all did a great job compromising on On behalf of the Rotary Club of Kenner, Chief Fire Chief Hellmers presented Jorge Anchissi with the and he said $400,000. I was able to move the budget to come up with funding for the firefighter of the year plaque and a check of appreciation. Pictured left to right are Kenner Rotary $400,000 from the Pontchartrain Center’s police department this year. I hope that next President Rick Wilderman, Captain Jorge Anchissi, Kenner Fire Chief John Hellmers and Kenner Rotary Vice President John Parr. insurance proceeds for police capital budget year isn’t just as tough or tougher than this funding along with another $176,000 year.”
Katz (continued from page 5) have the budgets to do their jobs properly. chose that course and they know they will That’s usually when some of the be, and should be, held accountable. But tension is removed from governance. it’s just not as simple to do the job as some When there’s more stable revenue coming may feel. in to run government, it’s a lot easier The recession hasn’t run its course yet. Family Owned & Operated sometimes to find the middle ground. Difficult times still loom for all of us and In those times there is more consensus- certainly for our elected officials, who will type voting in all levels of government. still face many difficult decisions now, but BREAKFAST, LUNCH & CATERING But then, when that happens there will also, by nature of the job, as long as they COFFEES & PASTRIES be those that say that there is not enough are in office. As a wise local business man scrutiny or too much waste in spending. once told me, “You came looking for a See menu at www.caffelatteda.com Decisions for elected officials can be hard job, didn’t you?” Call ahead for takeout! to make on either front. Sometimes in government, what is Kenner Star, 20 years of covering Kenner th Mon-Sat 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM • Sunday 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM a prudent financial decision on paper is The Kenner Star is entering its 20 (Kitchen closes at 3:00 p.m. daily) really not the best choice for the common year of publication this month. I would like good. That’s when government can maybe to thank all of those involved in helping us 5860 CITRUS BLVD. (corner Dickory) HARAHAN be at its best, when the people are heard to inform Kenner readers of the goings on and common sense can prevail. in the city. It’s been a pleasure to be a part 818-0051 818-0053 (Fax) I’m not here to tell you to feel sorry of this newspaper and we look forward to for those who win elected office. They continuing to be a part of the community. KENNER STR - July 2011 29 Government Kenner names outstanding employee for May 2011
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had to scour their entire departments to coaches, team moms and all the other see where to propose to cut expenses. things that it takes to fully participate Marroccoli said it seemed that because in the Kenner recreation leagues,” said ( 50 of the low sports participation levels Marroccoli. “We welcome it. This is a at Lincoln Manor he felt he had to case where the heart overrules fiscal propose its closing. responsibility and the children were “Since there was a shortage of put first. Mayor Yenni was touched by kids to field complete teams and we this situation as were members of the were forced to send them to other City Council who voted for the funding playgrounds it appeared to us there was to keep Lincoln Manor open this year. not a lot of interest in the community Now, the ball is literally in Lincoln in fielding representative teams for Manor’s court. If they want to play, the Lincoln Manor,” said the recreation door is wide open for them.”
VOL. 20, NO. 7
Kenner legislative delegation wins right for city to launch “West End” type development at Laketown SAY YOU BY ALLAN KATZ KENNER’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1991 The Kenner Star enters 20th year of telling thejULY 2011 State Representative Tony Ligi city’s story
Kenner’s three member legislative delegation The won a huge victory for the city with passage of a bill newspaper Kenner Star that allows Kenner to sub-lease Laketown Stateland Representativeand Tom Willmott into its 20 is entering water bottoms for a commercial development that of publication this appreciative thank you.” might one day rival the huge West End development th year month. Candy Lovitt, “The focus and goal in New Orleans during the 1950s, 60s and 70s. managing editor, said, of our business model area,” said Zahn, “And if we develop Laketown State Representative Tony Ligi, who represents State Senator Danny Martiny “The has always been about Kenner, says the key to the passage of the legislation properly this could be one of the most exciting Kenner Star has growing the Kenner changes that our city has ever seen. I wanted to taken great pride in was convincing Governor Bobby Jindal, who lived economy. The proceed cautiously so before I asked Representative helping to make Kenner in Kenner while serving as the First Congressional Star Ligi to draw up this bill, I sought out leaders of residents aware of the District U.S. Representative, that it was a good idea. readers toencourages shop locallyKenner our Kenner’s civic and neighborhood improvement good news and progress and promotes the “The governor wasn’t sure at first that it was a good groups to be sure that the business community had being made within idea to open that door for commercial development investments that local SAW IT IN THE no objections to the development of Laketown.” our city. To everyone on the lakefront but he later re-considered and who contributes to entrepreneurs have decided it was okay,” said Ligi. He was joined by The passage of the legislation opens the door for made in our city. We the administration of Mayor Michael S. Yenni to begin the publication of Kenner’s two other legislators, state Senator Danny provide a forum for seeking interested developers who share the vision the Martiny and state Representative Tom Willmott. Kenner Star each Kenner professionals of a commercial lakefront development featuring month we extend an to share their expertise Kenner District 3 Councilman Ben Zahn was the food, music and recreation. Some are hoping it might first to bring attention to the legislators the idea of with the community. changing the water bottoms lease situation so Kenner emulate the Coconut Beach development in New would have the chance to change the landscape of Orleans of the 1990s until Hurricane Katrina. Others continued on page 25 Laketown. “I’ve always thought Laketown had the see the possibility of a West End-type development potential to become a West End-like commercial that was a huge asset for New Orleans and Jefferson Parish near the lake for more than three decades. Grand opening “Currently, there is nothing on the lakefront like Chief Caraway grateful to a West End, a Pontchartrain Beach or a Coconut administration, council, Zahn, but Beach,” said Ligi. “It is to the credit of Councilman July 25. see story on page 31 financial woes not permanently solved Zahn, Mayor Yenni and his administration that they A strong effort by the BY ALLAN KATZ community wins a reprieve for Kenner Police Chief Yenni administration, City Council KENNER ST R Steve Caraway is very continued on page 26 Lincoln Manor Playground work together to come up with pleased that he doesn’t have BY ALLAN KATZ to reduce the number of balanced budget police officers assigned to BY ALLAN KATZ Kenner neighborhoods, he Kenner Mayor won’t have to close down Michael S. Yenni and the K-9 unit and he’ll be his administration are able to buy a significant encouraged by their feared that the police number of new cars. collaborative efforts with department would be But, as pleased as he is short of funds, having to have gotten through the the Kenner City Council to close down its canine fiscal crisis of 2011, he’s that have yielded a already thinking about the “I think I speak balanced budget that unit, issue summons for everyone in our serves the needs of the rather than make arrests During budget talks likely fiscal crisis of 2012. for the 2011-2012 fiscal department when I express police department, keeps of those accused of my appreciation to the year the Lincoln Manor all the city’s playgrounds misdemeanors and playground in south open and keeps the city’s possibly close three of Kenner Parks and Kenner, along with two Recreation Director Ken continued on page 28 capital funds budget the city’s playgrounds. other playgrounds, were Marroccoli said, “For the intact. But, Kenner Chief proposed to be closed this past three or four years, Administrative Officer It had been year, in part for financial Lincoln Manor has had Mike Quigley says reasons but also because significant drops in levels the administration and of the low numbers of of participation and were continued on page 26 athletic participants not even able to field in the city’s children teams in many sports. So recreation leagues. that we could guarantee that the children could play, when they’ve come
continued on page 30 KENNER STR - July 2011 31 Community Target grand opening at The Esplanade slated for July 24 The Esplanade shopping mall an- will truly enhance our customer’s shop- nounced Target will join its retail mix of ping experience.” stores on July 24, 2011. The new store will In addition to providing Kenner resi- be the first Target in the city of Kenner. dents with a new shopping destination, The Kenner store will feature Tar- Target has a long history of supporting get’s latest prototype, which includes an the communities in which it does business expanded selection of grocery, including and plans to continue the tradition in Ken- fresh produce, meat and bakery goods, ner. The company donates five percent of as well as redesigned beauty, shoe, elec- its income – totaling more than $3 mil- tronics, jewelry and home departments lion each week – to local organizations designed to enhance the shopping expe- through grants and special programs. Tar- rience for Target guests. Other amenities get also supports local communities by COMING will include improved interior finishes, providing jobs that offer a competitive redesigned fixtures, wider aisles, energy- wage and benefits package. The new store SOON! efficient food coolers and more family fit- will bring approximately 150 to 200 jobs ting rooms. Located on the east side of the to the Kenner community. property in between Macy’s and Dillard’s, “Target is proud to open a store that the new store at The Esplanade will en- meets the needs of our guests in Kenner,” compass approximately 138,000-square- said Jason Madden, district team leader feet and will include a Target Cafe, a Star- for Target. “We are excited to provide bucks and a Pizza Hut Express. guests with an exceptional, one-stop shop- “We’re thrilled to welcome Target ping experience and continue our reputa- to our property,” said Valerie Beaubrun, tion as a good neighbor in the local com- Bid online or in one of our 15 branches all month long! 100% of mall manager of The Esplanade. “This munity.” proceeds go to charities, so whether you’re interested in bidding, dynamic new addition to The Esplanade donating or want to recommend a worthy organization, contact our Marketing Department at Gulf Coast Bank to discuss how you can Crouere get involved in Auctions in August 2011! (continued from page 5) For more information, visit our The hallmark of his administration has Jindal does not want to be as aggressive as website www.AuctionsInAugust.com been massive turnover of top positions. Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker or New It is no wonder that key administrative Jersey Governor Chris Christie. Instead, leaders have grown tired of working for he aspires to be like Mike Foster, another an absentee governor. distracted Louisiana Governor with a 11-39-113.indd 1 5/26/11 10:30 AM In summation, his administration mediocre record of success. has been a failure. Whether it was caused Foster was distracted by motorcycles, by his distracting pursuit of national helicopters, law school, hunting and politics, poor relations with legislators or fishing. Jindal is distracted by a desire for misguided policies, the governor does not national fame and glory. In both cases, have a great record to present to the voters the real losers have been the people of this fall. Louisiana. Now, he faces at least one opponent Jeff Crouere is a native of New who will give Louisiana voters a choice. Orleans and his Louisiana based television Hopefully, more candidates will emerge to program, “Ringside Politics,” airs at debate Governor Jindal on the important 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and at 10:00 p.m. issues facing our state. Our coast is still Sundays on PBS television station WLAE- eroding. Our schools are still poor, our TV, Channel 32, and from 7:00 a.m. until roads crumbling and crime remains too 11:00 a.m. weekdays on radio station high. Real fiscal and budget reform has WGSO 990 AM in New Orleans and the not even been attempted. Louisiana still north shore. Crouere is a political analyst has too many state employees per capita for WGNO-TV ABC26. Visit Crouere’s and a government bureaucracy that is website at www.ringsidepolitics.com or much too large. email Crouere at jeff@ringsidepolitics. While Jindal has tinkered around the com. 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