VOL. 15, NO. 3 KENNER’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1991 MARCH 2006

Kenner mayor’s race offers incumbent and field of experienced hopefuls By TROY BROUSSARD

When it comes to choosing candidates on April 1 in the upcoming Kenner races, there appear to be two schools of thought on the streets of the city. While some favor the seasoned veterans who have navigated the political landscape from before the time that Katrina flooded our lives, others want to go with new faces, who presumably will also bring new ideas and approaches to present day challenges. Nicholas J. “Nick” Baroni Nick Congemi Philip L. “Phil” Capitano Edmond J. “Ed” Muniz Martha Jean Williams However, in the race to serve as records of public service. The incumbent, Kenner Chief of Police Nick Congemi, Cares, a local nonprofit organization. Kenner’s chief executive, voters will find Philip L. “Phil” Capitano, is being chal- and former Kenner and Jefferson Parish All five mayoral candidates were sent among the five candidates an incumbent lenged by three fellow Republicans, for- Councilman Edmond J. “Ed” Muniz. The a Kenner Star questionnaire and their pro- mayor and individuals who are also expe- mer Kenner Councilman-at-Large sole Democrat in the race, Martha Jean files can be found on page 8A and 9A. ★ rienced leaders and carry established Nicholas J. “Nick” Baroni, current Williams, serves as director of Kenner

New chief of police – Who will Kenner trust to keep streets safe? threats ranging from natural disasters and terrorists to common criminals. The field of candidates in the April 1 race for police chief offer a range of law enforcement philosophies developed over varying years of experience. Candidates include Republicans Vincent Bruno, “Steve” Caraway, Roy J. Gentile, P. J. Hahn, Pablo A. Ortiz, and Robert Polito. Mike Austin Vincent Bruno “Steve” Caraway Roy J. Gentile P.J. Hahn Pablo A. Ortiz Robert Polito The sole Democrat in the race is Mike BY TROY BROUSSARD ple enjoy. Pre-Katrina, Kenner Star polls limits, voters will certainly be looking for Austin. indicated that crime was the number one an individual who maintains a strong The Kenner Star provided all candi- In large part, the level of safety and concern on the mind of city residents. commitment to providing a highly dates for chief of police with a question- security that a community offers deter- With a vacancy for Kenner Chief of trained and effective police force ready naire and their answers can be reviewed mines what kind of quality of life its peo- Police quickly approaching due to term and able to defend the population against on page 10A and 11A. ★

Seven in Election time comes to Kenner chase for two By TROY BROUSSARD concerned citizens will surely have to do Kenner their homework in order to make an In the weeks following Katrina, there informed choice. The Kenner Star has pro- Councilman at was no shortage of signs promoting the vided the following information to assist services of professionals who had come to Kenner voters. Large seats Scarlett Alaniz Michele Branigan David Campbell John T. Lavarine III rebuild Kenner. In recent weeks, however, Candidates: In an effort to bring The city’s first test of a 1995 term-limit men squaring off against their those advertisements have since been readers coverage of a crowded field, the amendment may very well have had an influ- incumbent at Large council col- replaced by something much more impor- Kenner Star submitted a questionnaire to all ence over the current field of candidates in leagues. The shadow of a proposed tant – the campaign banners of the individ- candidates in order to compile a side-by- Kenner’s two Council at Large races, with both charter amendment on the April 1 uals who are seeking an opportunity to side profile and have printed their respons- contests featuring term limited district council- ballot that seeks to eliminate the at- guide our city into the future. Few would es in this edition. Profiles on candidates for Large position as the exclusive way disagree that, for Kenner residents, the mayor, police chief and councilman at to obtain council leadership posi- stakes of the upcoming April 1 election Large can be found in section A of this tions, and even the status of “acting have never been higher. month’s edition. Look in section B for pro- mayor,” does not seem to have Not since 1994 has a city-wide election files of candidates in all five district races. diminished the enthusiasm of those provided so many options to the city’s We will provide more in-depth information wishing to fill a role that makes almost 40,000 registered voters. With 37 from each candidate in our April edition. them accountable to an entire city. candidates running for every seat and four Joseph “Joe” Bertholet “Jeannie” M. Black Dominic O. Weilbaecher continued on page 12A proposed charter amendments on the ballot, continued on page 15A 2A MARCH 2006 KENNER ST★R KENNER ST★R MARCH 2006 3A 4A MARCH 2006 KENNER ST★R KENNER ST★R MARCH 2006 5A

★ From the Editor ★ Sorry, President Bush, but your team’s response to Katrina remains a total mess The buck stops at the desk of the top visited this state. President Bush has many quadruple crosses are the norm. We got guy, and that is President Bush. When personal friends here, including shipbuilder double crossed. Louisiana supported Katrina struck, President Bush, Vice Boysie Bollinger and banker-developer Joe George Bush, asking nothing in return, not President Cheney and the president’s chief Canizaro. They have his ear, and when even help with the 55-year-old tidelands oil By ALLAN KATZ of staff were all on vacation. Not one of the Katrina struck I was confident that he money issue. And, when the chips were three hurried back to Washington to find would listen to their advice. I now think down after Katrina, President Bush and his While $4.2 billion is a lot of money in out how those poor folks in Louisiana were that he has ignored virtually all of their team gave us nothing. anyone’s book, the latest grant from doing. The President only came to New advice. All of this strengthens my feeling that President George Bush’s team for Orleans after his staff, worried by President The irony is that in two very close we are embarking on a homemade recov- Hurricane Katrina relief doesn’t get him, Bush’s indifference, put together a video- President elections, Louisiana twice gave ery. The cavalry isn’t coming. The federal his administration, or the Congress off the tape of news reports so that he could see for President Bush its nine electoral votes. It government and the insurance companies hook. The fact is that they have treated himself how enormous the damage was. It wasn’t close in this state either time and are reluctant partners in our recovery. Louisiana contemptuously in the months was only then that President Bush went to having Louisiana (along with other Taking his cue from President Bush, since Katrina struck us and we have every Jackson Square where he gave a speech that Southern states) was a major plus for the Speaker of the U. S. House of Representa- right to be furious about it and to view them turned out to be an exercise in cynicism. It Bush campaign. The President spent little tives Dennis Hastert said after Katrina that with complete and total contempt. was pure fluff. We can see from subsequent time in Louisiana during the two cam- he couldn’t understand why anyone would The only thing that former FEMA events that President Bush didn’t mean a paigns. He didn’t need to come here, except want to send federal dollars to Louisiana Director Michael Brown has been right word of it. to collect hundreds of thousands of dollars because that place was just going to flood about in the last six months is that the fed- His words to his then-FEMA director – at posh fundraisers. again anyway. How ironic that Speaker eral government would have treated people “you’re doing a heckuva job, Brownie” – The way that Louisiana has been treat- Hastert is finally coming to Louisiana six in South Louisiana with a lot more respect will live in American infamy, along with ed by President Bush since Katrina hit us months after the storm to see for himself and sent tens of billions of dollars without the Alamo, Pearl Harbor and 9/11. reminds me of two political axioms that I what is going on here. Don’t expect much any questions for relief had our levees been All of this comes as a terrible surprise live by – the first is that gratitude is the from him. destroyed by bombs set off by Al Qaeda, to me. When he was elected in 2000, I least exercised of all human emotions and So, this is going to be a deal that we’ll rather than by the incompetence of the U.S. thought that President Bush would be a the second is that politics is a business Army Corps of Engineers. good President for Louisiana. He has often where double crosses, triple crosses and continued on page 17A ★ ★ Political Review March 2006 Vol. 15 No. 3 Publisher TROY BROUSSARD Session scorecard: hits and misses Editor Orleans Parish Levee District, removing cluttered the landscape. In a post-Katrina ALLAN KATZ its flood protection duties and all of the world, such political clutter is unforgiv- Managing Editor/Marketing Director CANDY LOVITT district’s real estate and other assets. The able. Staff Writer/Editor Orleans Parish Levee Board was never The city has lost its revenue stream TROY BROUSSARD capable of managing investments and with the demise of so many businesses Contributing Writers dealing with flood protection and and the dominant tourist industry. So, JEFF CROUERE JAMES L. MELCHERS deserved to be given a death sentence. It why not save millions of dollars, consoli- LYNNE DIMM SHARON SOLOMON By JEFF CROUERE is just tragic that 1,100 victims had to die date functions and reduce the number of ED CLANCY SCOTT ZIMMERMAN before this incompetent operation was salaries that are being paid? It makes CARL W. C LEVELAND DAN DORMADY When the state legislature finally finally shut down. sense to the public, why not the politi- ALFREDA ROGERS CRAIG GOODWIN ROY A. WILLIAMS JON T.MOSES passed State Senator Walter Boasso’s (R- Other aspects of Senator Boasso’s bill cians in Baton Rouge? Unfortunately, all GLENN DOTTOLO LINDA R. MARTIN Arabi) bill to consolidate local levee are very encouraging. The system for of the consolidation bills in this legisla- TOMMY POWELL BOBBY JINDAL boards into two boards, one for the east appointing members to the board is now tive session failed, so we will not be con- LUIS ESPINOZA RAFAEL E. SADDY bank and one for the west bank, activists, changed. We will actually have profes- solidating the sheriffs, clerks, assessors, PHIL RAMON KEITH M. DARCEY KEN TRAHAN RON HAMPTON reformers and other concerned citizens sionals in engineering, geology and court systems, recorders of mortgages SUSAN FELDER started to finally celebrate. It was a hard hydrology serving on these boards, not and conveyances among many other posi- Account Manager earned victory for Boasso, who withstood just political cronies. The police forces tions that offer redundancy of services. BARBARA BELLACI the opponents of consolidation, those crit- for all of these districts will now be dis- Frankly, the workload of these offices Typography ics from the west bank and other parishes banded, folding operations into the has never been very heavy, while the per- PAULA COUGHLIN/TYPOSITION who fought for parochialism and the ugly department of local sheriffs, eliminating formance of many of these public offi- Distribution Manager specter of politics as usual. Boasso did an irritating example of duplication of cials has been rather poor. Many are paid LORI HOWCOTT not achieve everything he wanted, for services. full-time salaries to do part-time work, a Printing The biggest disappointment of the luxury we cannot afford any longer. BATON ROUGE PRESS © 2006 Kenner Star, Inc. there will be two boards, instead of just All Rights Reserved one; however, at least the passage of his special session was that nothing was done New Orleans is operating on financial Kenner Star is published monthly and is bill represents some sort of victory. It is a on the crucial issue of consolidating polit- life support, with a population one-third distributed by direct mail to all 20,600 registered voter households in Kenner. significant step in the right direction. ical positions in Orleans Parish, where of its previous total. The tourists are not An additional 2,000 copies are distributed voters are asked to elect people to a mul- back and may not come back for many in over 100 high traffic locations. The passage was also a victory for the titude of offices, never mind if there is years. The city government needs to be as KENNER STAR members of the New Orleans Business P.O. BOX 641654 • KENNER, LA 70064 Council and the grassroots organization, any money to pay them or any work for lean as possible to survive during these Phone & Fax 468-9125 Citizens for 1 Greater New Orleans, start- these elected officials to accomplish. very tough years ahead. Instead, the legis- Email: [email protected] ed by headstrong ladies from Uptown There are just way too many people draw- lature wants life for New Orleans politi- Subscriptions $11.95 Per Year New Orleans. Without active lobbying ing salaries for menial positions or offices cians to go back to normal, with all of The content of all theme-based columns, written by respective professionals in this newspaper, from these groups, this measure would that can be consolidated into other them continuing to draw the same plump is in no way intended to render advice, suggest a never have passed. The best feature of the offices. In a pre-Katrina world, it was an salaries while serving a severely reduced course of action, or take the place of an individual consultation regarding that subject matter. bill is that it effectively shuts down the outrage that so many political offices continued on page 9A 6A MARCH 2006 KENNER ST★R

Document Finishing Services ★ Government ★ Volume Discounts Kenner prepares for • Copying upcoming hurricane season • Collating By PHIL RAMON water and become inoperable as many did during Katrina. We have applied for feder- al funds to replace our destroyed Laketown • Binding Even the best prepara- fishing pier with a concrete pier that will tions can fall withstand future storms. In fact, we have • Laminating short when applied for other federal funds that will Mother Nature ultimately mitigate future storm damage to • Stapling delivers a wal- city museums, buildings and our entire lop like Katrina. lakefront. Essentials such as generators are • Cutting Still, prepara- being identified and secured for use at key tion is our best city buildings and evacuation centers. We defense against are also identifying distributors for essen- Black & White and Color Copies In Most Sizes powerful hurri- tials such as food, water, ice and fuel. One canes and rest assured that Mayor Capitano of the biggest challenges during Katrina Locally owned and operated, our stores personally invest in your business. and his staff are already hard at work mak- was communications, which went down ing improvements and changes that will throughout the region. A temporary Conveniently located at: better position the city to handle whatever portable system has been identified which 4041 Williams Blvd. Mother Nature has in store for 2006. This will provide cost effective temporary com- year residents will have the added security munications despite the loss of landlines T. 443-2115 of knowing that Kenner employees will be and cell phones. This portable system may F. 443-1022 trained to operate parish pumping stations. also be eligible for federal funding. M-F 8:30-6:00 In the event that actual parish operators Our essential personnel have already been designated. They know who they are SAT 8:30-2:00 can’t get to the pumps, Kenner workers will step in to make sure that water is pumped and after living through Katrina have valu- out of Kenner as quickly as possible. We able insight that will help us weather any have taken the appropriate steps to inde- future storm. Still, we are refining our pendently monitor the Kenner levees to plans and all city departments will be ensure that they are providing ultimate pro- reviewing procedures to make any needed tection to our community. improvements. We are still in recovery. But The city will also have debris removal we have come a very long way. We don’t contracts in place prior to June 1. Every intend to let another hurricane knock us effort will be made to ensure that your tax back down. With your help, we will no dollars are spent efficiently and appropri- doubt succeed. As always, we welcome ately while providing the best and timeliest your suggestions. service to you, the residents. We are also looking to raise pumps at our sewerage lift Phil Ramon can be reached at 468- stations so that they are not inundated with 7240. ★ Michael Chapman is city hall’s unsung hero for March By ALLAN KATZ many highways were either closed or filled with debris. Michael Chapman, a van driver and As one of his fellow employees says, fleet inspector for the Kenner Council on “Michael is ‘Number One’ here. We’ve got Aging, is city hall’s “Unsung Hero” for some great employees who do wonderful March. work and really care about the seniors, but One of his co-workers at the Council on Michael is just extraordinary. Every day, he Aging, says, “Everyone loves Michael. The sets our standard of excellence. He’s a senior citizens he drives love him and his remarkable guy.” ★ fellow city employees love him. Michael is much more than a driver. He does whatever needs doing. If something needs to be done, Michael doesn’t worry whether it’s in his job description. He just does it. Michael has Children’s a wonderful spirit.” In the immediate aftermath of Castle Hurricane Katrina, the Council on Aging found that many seniors who rode out the 501 Williams Blvd. storm in their homes desperately needed Performances on transportation. They located Chapman in Texas where he had evacuated with his Saturdays family. Told that he was needed, Chapman 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. came back to Kenner despite the fact that KENNER ST★R MARCH 2006 7A ★ ★ Government City offers free tax preparation By ALFREDA ROGERS Louisiana Department of Revenue, the Social Security numbers, dates of birth tance as a result of Hurricanes Katrina or Kenner Community New Orleans Regional Service Center, for any dependent, last year’s return, if Rita. Available assistance includes cloth- Development Director the city of Kenner and the Dr. Martin possible, Form 1099 – Notice of interest ing and funds for rent or utilities. Luther King, Jr. Resource Center. and dividends, Form 1099 – Social To apply for assistance from Catholic The city of Representatives from the Louisiana Security and retirement notices, child Charities or to schedule an appointment Kenner is par- Department of Revenue will electronical- care information notices and voided for tax preparations, call the MLK ticipating in ly prepare your federal 1040EZ, 1040A, checks for direct deposit. Resource Center Monday through Friday, the Internal Basic 1040 and Louisiana state returns at Also at the MLKRC, Catholic from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., at 466- Revenue no cost to you at the MLK Community Charities will accept applications for res- 0697. Remember, the free tax service is Service Resource Center located at 1042 31st idents who need financial or other assis- offered on Wednesdays only. ★ Volunteer Street in Kenner. The service is available Income Tax every Wednesday, from noon to 6:00 p.m. Assistance, or Appointments are highly encouraged, but VITA, a pro- walk-ins are welcome. We listen, we assess gram in which To receive this free service, you will electronic need the following items: your needs, we make it easy for income tax preparation services are W-2 forms, two forms of ID (one of you to make legal decisions. offered to the general public, free of them with photo), Social Security cards • Wills - Trusts - Successions charge. The program is sponsored by the for any dependent, or other evidence of • Real Estate Closings • Business Law FREE TAX HELP MLF Melchers Law Firm Estate Planning • Real Estate • Business Law Call 466-0697 909 West Esplanade Ave., Suite 206, Kenner James L. Melchers, Attorney-At-Law Kathy Melchers, Administrator (504) 467-1092 Kenner officials and contractors subpoenaed to testify before federal grand jury Landscaping as usual… Our place has been leveled by Katrina but we will In two separate volleys of subpoenas Although the four city contractors, issued between February 14 and February identified as Boudrie Communications be doing landscaping as usual until we can rebuild. 16, Kenner Mayor Phil Capitano, members LLC, Hard Rock Construction, All South Landscapers and regular customers for yard work of his administration, and the entirety of Consulting Engineers, and Compliance the Kenner City Council have been sum- Envirosystems, have also been subpoenaed and planting can call us at 888-7517 or 468-5467 moned to answer questions before a feder- to appear before the grand jury as well, al grand jury. attorneys for all four businesses have pub- CALL LYNN DIMM FOR AN ESTIMATE While the U.S. Attorney’s office has licly stated that their clients are not targets PERSONAL SERVICE - SATISFACTION GUARANTEED not made an official statement regarding of the investigation. Representatives for the focus of the investigation, subpoenas Hard Rock, Boudrie Communications, and 888-7517 or 468-5467 issued to city officials reportedly order Compliance Envirosystems testified before them to provide information on March 9, the grand jury on February 23. All South LYNN DIMM’S NURSERY 2006 related to four of the city’s post- Consulting Engineers will make their 27 W. 27th Street • Kenner, LA Katrina contracts. appearance on March 9. ★

The leading choice for Chief of Police.

According to a recent public opinion poll, the vast majority of Kenner residents want the next police chief to come from within the ranks of the department. It’s no wonder. Kenner is among the safest communities in Louisiana, and the Kenner PD is rated among the top police forces in the nation. Steve Caraway has almost 30 years of experience in crimefighting, all with the Kenner Police. As a lawman who rose through the ranks to 2nd in command of our police department, Steve Caraway is the logical choice to serve as Chief of Police.

Paid for by the Steve Caraway Campaign Fund, 705 Carmenere Drive, Kenner, La. 70065 8A MARCH 2006 KENNER ST★R

KENNER MAYOR CANDIDATES FOR APRIL 1, 2006 ELECTION

Nicholas J. Philip L. Edmond J. Nick “Nick” “Phil” “Ed” CONGEMI BARONI CAPITANO MUNIZ

Republican Republican Republican Republican

PERSONAL INFORMATION Married to Elaine C. Baroni; Three children 51 years old; Divorced; One daughter, Dr. 63 years old; Married to Linda Beasley 66 years old; Married to Peggy Ann Muniz; and six grandchildren; Resident of Kenner Holly Capitano; Guardian to nephew, Philip Congemi; Two children, Angela and Nick, Three children, Mary d’Aquin, Michelle for 40 years; Veteran of United States Capitano Jr.; Four grandchildren Hanzo and Margie Muniz; Four grandchil- Marines dren

EDUCATION AND OCCUPATION Attended Loyola University, Delgado College Attended University of Southwestern Attended police training school; Graduated Graduated from St Aloysius High School in and Naval Aeronautical Technology Institute; Louisiana; Elected mayor of Kenner in 2004 from the 1993 Law Enforcement Executive 1957; Attended Loyola University; 40 years Graduate of East Jefferson High School; Development Association at the FBI National in broadcasting Owner of ten-year old civil engineering firm Training Academy and attends additional Urban Planning and Innovations, Inc. training each year; Kenner Chief of Police since 1990

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, MEMBERSHIPS Business owner; Retired as executive vice Prior to being elected to Kenner City Council Served in Vietnam in U.S. Army in South Served 23 years of elective office in Kenner president of General Aviation Corporation; appointed to Kenner Charter Review Vietnam; 35 years of service with Kenner and Jefferson Parish; Worked at various New Former Kenner Council president; Served on Committee, Kenner Tourist Commission, and Police Department starting in 1970 as patrol Orleans radio stations from 1959 to 1972 Republican State Central Committee from chairman of Kenner Fire and Police Civil officer, S.W.A.T. commander, and head of including WJBW, WNOE, WDSU, WJMR 2000 to 2004; Member Kenner Central Lions Service Board and business development and Juvenile Division, Internal Affairs Division, and WBOK; In 1972 partner in WJMR and Club, Marine Corps League Boyd Chapter social services manager for the city of Kenner; Criminal Investigations Division, Narcotics in 1981 became owner; From 1981 until and Italian Contessa Antalina Society; Appointed as Southeast Regional Director of Division and Chief of Detectives; Member of 1998 owned and operated radio stations in Charter member of Jefferson Parish Chamber NOISE (National Organization to Insure a FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development New Orleans and other cities from Florida to of Commerce; Served on Louisiana Airport Sound-Controlled Environment) in 2002; Only Association, Fraternal Order of Police, Texas; 1996 was inducted into the Greater Authority from 1992-2002; Parishioner of St. Kenner Councilman ever chosen by Louisiana Louisiana Peace Officers Association, Pelican New Orleans Broadcast Hall of Fame; In Elizabeth Ann Seton Municipal Association to serve on the Pachyderm Club, Louisiana Southeast Chiefs 1998 sold all broadcast properties in New National Cities Infrastructure and Association; Member and former two year Orleans to Entercom Conglamorate; Founded Transportation Policy Committee; Volunteer president and executive board member of Krewe of Endymion in 1966 and current cap- and contributor to the Ronald McDonald Louisiana Association of Chiefs of Police; tain and chairman of the board House, Audubon Zoo, Kenner Cares and Louisiana Representative to State Associations Louisiana Breast Cancer Task Force; Past of Chiefs of Police; Associate member of executive director of Kenner Cares; Founder of Republican Women’s Club of Kenner and “A Generous Heart” Foundation; Received Metropolitan Republican Women’s Club; statewide Monte Lemann Award in 2001 from Member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and Our Louisiana Civil Service League Lady of Perpetual Help Building Committee

ELECTION EXPERIENCE Elected Kenner Councilman at Large in Elected Kenner Mayor in 2004; Elected Elected Kenner Chief of Police in 1990, Elected to Republican State Central 1982, 1986, 1990, and 1994; Elected Kenner Kenner District 5 Councilman in 1996, 1998 1994, 1998 and 2002 Committee and Jefferson Parish Republican District 4 Councilman in 1976 and 1978 and 2002 Executive Committee at Large in 2004; Elected chairman of RPEC; Ran for Jefferson Parish Councilman At Large in 2004; Appointed Jefferson Parish East Bank Councilman At Large in 1987 and elected in 1988, 1992, 1996, and 2000 (District 4 under reapportionment); Elected Kenner

WEB SITE AND PUBLIC INFORMATION Website www.electbaronimayor.com; Website www.PhilCapitano.com; Telephone Website www.nickcongemi.com; Website www.edmuniz.com; Email Telephone 465-0100 466-5767 Headquarters at 3901 Williams Blvd. [email protected] KENNER ST★R MARCH 2006 9A

★ Sports ★

Martha UNO and Tulane weathering the storm left the squad and opted to transfer. Tulane each made their way to Tyler, Texas to the Jean has performed admirably, showing promise University of Texas at Tyler. Monte Towe’s behind the efforts of its grounded, enthusi- Privateers lost guard Chad Barnes to trans- WILLIAMS astic coach. The Tulane women’s basketball fer before the semester began. Once they team found its way to Lubbock, Texas and convened in Tyler, starting center Ben Elias By KEN TRAHAN Texas Tech University. Veteran coach Lisa was sidelined for the season with a knee Democrat Stockton has done one of her best coaching injury. After the season began, All- Pick a word with the same prefix to jobs with a young team, having positioned American candidate Bo McCalebb suffered describe the surviving victims of Katrina: a squad with no seniors to make a serious a broken hand and was lost for year. After Disastrous, displaced, discombobulated, run at the National Invitation Tournament, returning home to New Orleans, leading 50 years old; Divorced; Three children, disconcerted, disappointed, or disoriented, if not the NCAA tournament. scorer Wayne Williams departed the pro- Sterling, Cinnamon, Dermerrick; One grand- to name a few. Immediately after the storm, The Tulane baseball team also relocat- gram. Through it all, UNO has remained child, Payton Jeremiah members of the Tulane and UNO athletic ed to Lubbock. At press time, the Wave of competitive, losing 10 games by 10 points teams dispersed to various locations around Rick Jones were off to a terrific start, with or less despite its depleted roster. Many the country with friends, teammates, or a number ten national ranking, including media members and coaches around the family members, unaware of what was to posting a victory over national champion, Sun Belt Conference have clamored to come. Texas. Upon returning home to New have Towe, who lost his home in Lakeview, Tulane football managed to piece Orleans, the Green Wave discovered that named coach of the year for what his team things back together in quick fashion, Turchin Stadium was rendered unplayable. has overcome to compete. assembling in Ruston, where they were The playing field was underwater after the Lady Privateers Coach Amy Champion Earned bachelor of arts in English literature housed at Louisiana Tech University. The storm while the facade, which was under a has had it just as tough, losing April Eason, with a minor in philosophy from Loyola dormitory rooms were sub par although the substantial renovation, was badly damaged. Cory Bledsoe, Vanessa Chain, and Ashley University in 1998; Executive director of hospitality was appreciated. Chris Scelfo As a result, Tulane is playing all of its home Sentimore, who elected to depart the squad, Kenner Cares, Inc., a non-profit to prevent proceeded to overcome insurmountable games at Zephyr Field in Metairie, in hopes while also losing Jada Frazier to a broken homelessness; Community events director of Journey Christian Church odds to field a team, play a full schedule, of reaching a second consecutive College ankle late in the season. As a result, UNO and actually win a couple. This was accom- World Series, its third of the decade. has limped gamely toward the finish line plished despite a bevy of burdens, includ- While the Tulane baseball team was in with only seven players, forcing assistant ing the lack of a training table, minimal Lubbock, UNO baseball coach Tom Walter, coaches to practice daily to provide enough equipment, the lack of a true home game who lost his home in Lakeview, arranged bodies to even conduct practice. (11 games in 11 different stadiums), having for his team to attend school and practice in To add insult to injury (no pun intend- just one uniform (road white) which was Las Cruces, New Mexico at the home of ed), both programs announced athletic Community volunteer for 35 years; Executive director for a charitable organiza- appropriate, considering the venues the former Sun Belt Conference member New budget cuts as part of universal cuts tion; Member Kenner Professional Women’s Green Wave played at. Without a doubt, Mexico State University. Upon returning throughout both universities, which have Association, Jefferson Chamber and Journey Coach Scelfo and his team had the most home, Maestri Field was not playable due faced shrunken enrollments. At Tulane, Christian Church difficult task of any athletic team in the to damage to fencing and light poles. UNO men’s and women’s tennis, golf, swimming, United States. He is to be commended for a opened its home season at Segnette Field in women’s soccer, and men’s cross country job well done. Westwego before returning home, where and indoor and outdoor track were elimi- With basketball, the Tulane men, under they will not play a night game this season. nated. At UNO, women’s golf, along with the direction of first year coach Dave With Privateer Place, the athletic housing men’s and women’s cross country and Dickerson, relocated to College Station, for students badly damaged, UNO athletes indoor and outdoor track were sliced. Each Texas and Texas A&M University. were left to hotels, apartments, and eventu- athletic department has or will downsize as Dickerson, who had recently been hired, ally Bienville Hall, a venerable facility that well. Both athletic programs have endured lost his residence in the storm. He also lost has seen better days. Despite the hardships, enormous difficulties but have survived. At star guard Taylor Rochestie to injury and the Privateers are off to a good start with a UNO, the post-Katrina slogan is “we will then to transfer (Washington State winning record. endure.” Many athletes and coaches contin- University). Guard Vincent Camper also UNO men’s and women’s basketball ue to compete despite the loss of homes, property, and the relocation of family members. In so many ways, Tulane and POLITICAL REVIEW changes that still needs to be tackled. UNO athletics are a microcosm of the (continued from page 5A) However, at least the state moved slightly entire greater New Orleans area, mirroring forward and, compared to so many ses- the plight of so many as they fight to regain population. Why should politicians be sions when we moved backward, it is a the might of the playing field glories of able to return to normal when no one else refreshing change. In this case, the vast years past. Both athletic programs refuse to First-time candidate in New Orleans can? majority of the credit belongs to the per- fade quietly into oblivion through the dark- Although the New Orleans govern- sistent state senator from St. Bernard and ness of night with the absence of street ment structure will not be changed, there the ever so persistent ladies from Uptown light. As a native New Orleanian, I applaud is always hope for the future. With reform New Orleans. It has been an interesting both entities for enduring and look forward advocates like Senator Boasso pushing and effective coalition of reformers, who to ascending to an all new height! ★ hard, maybe some serious change will hopefully will continue to work together come in the regular legislative session. since so much remains to be done. ★ Ken Trahan serves as Assistant Athletic According to Senator Boasso, “We’re Director for Media Services, Broadcasting, entering something new in the world of Jeff Crouere is a native of New Campus and Community Relations and politics in Louisiana. The future of our Orleans and his Louisiana based televi- Group Sales at UNO and as sports director state is going to depend on changes like sion program, “Ringside Politics,” airs at at Biz Radio 990, WGSO-AM. Trahan is this.” These changes need to be just the 8:30 p.m. on Friday and at 10:30 p.m. also the general manager and chairman of Email [email protected]; Home telephone start of a very long process of reform. We Sunday on WLAE-TV, Channel 32. Visit the board of the Saints Hall of Fame in 443-5530 did not completely succeed in this ses- his website at www.ringsidepolitics.com Rivertown, Kenner, and maintains a prep sion, leaving an incredible mountain of and e-mail him at [email protected]. football website at www.neworleans.com. 10A MARCH 2006 KENNER ST★R

KENNER POLICE CHIEF CANDIDATES FOR APRIL 1, 2006 ELECTION

Mike Vincent “Steve” Roy J. AUSTIN BRUNO CARAWAY GENTILE

Democrat Republican Republican Republican

PERSONAL INFORMATION 48 years of age; Native and resident of 59 years old; Married to Darlene W. Bruno; 49 years old; Married to Karen Troyer 61 years old; Married to Jennifer H. Gentile Kenner Four children, Lori, 39, Paul, 37, Vincent, Jr., Caraway; 3 children, Megan, Clay and Joey 35, and Michael, 32; Eleven grandchildren; Honorably discharged from Louisiana Army National Guard

EDUCATION AND OCCUPATION Earned bachelor of science degree in busi- Earned masters degree in religion from Graduated from Archbishop Rummel High Attended LSU and Delgado Community ness and bachelor and masters of theology Liberty University in 1996; Earned bachelors School, United States Marine Corps Military College from 1962 to 1964; Took coursework from Christian Bible College; Certifications degree in psychology from Liberty Police Academy, LSU P.O.S.T. Academy; at Northwestern University and UNO as con- in corrections from LSU; Graduated in crim- University in 1993; Earned associate degree Graduated from F.B.I. National Academy; tinuing law enforcement education; Co- inology at Delgado Community College in criminal justice from Delgado College in Retired from Kenner Police Department to owner of Southern Comfort Corporate Suites 1989; Paralegal certificate from UNO in run for Kenner Chief of Police in Kenner 1994; President and owner of radio station KTIB

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, MEMBERSHIPS Formerly employed with Deputy Sheriff of Employed 13 years with New Orleans Police Over 28 years experience with Kenner Police Over 30 years experience in law enforcement Jefferson Parish Sheriff Office and New Department; President of PANO for 5 years; Department; Member International with Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office in Orleans Criminal Sheriff as special investiga- Commissioned with Orleans Parish Levee Association of Chiefs of Police, Louisiana management, supervision, investigation, tion officer; Assistant warden of St. Charles District as assistant to president for 5 years; Association of Chiefs of Police, Southeast command and administration; Achieved rank Parish Sheriff Office-Prison System Orleans Parish Criminal Sheriff’s Office Louisiana Association of Chiefs of Police, of colonel; Co-owner Kenner Business; director for 3 years; Formerly president of Federal Bureau of Investigation National Member of Better Business Bureau, Sentry Security; Elected member Jefferson Academy Graduates Association, Kenner Driftwood Civic Association, University Parish Republican Executive Committee and Police Association, Fraternal Order of Police, Civic Association, Republican Women’s Club Louisiana Republican State Central Pachyderm Club; Associate member Metro of Kenner, Kenner Professional Women’s Committee; Delegate to Republican National Club Association, Pelican State Pachyderm Club Convention in 1996 and 2000; District direc- of Louisiana, Fraternal Order of Police, tor Christian Coalition; Vice-chairman Teen Italian-American Society, 32nd degree Challenge of Greater New Orleans Mason-Valley of New Orleans Scottish Rite, Master Mason of Albert Pike Lodge # 376 F AM and High Twelve of New Orleans

ELECTION EXPERIENCE Ran for Kenner Justice of the Peace in 2000; Ran for Jefferson Parish Sheriff, Ran for First time candidate First-time candidate Ran for Kenner Chief of Police in 1987 and United States Congressman of Louisiana’s 1994; Ran for Jefferson Parish Sheriff in 1st Congressional District 1988

WEB SITE AND PUBLIC INFORMATION Website [email protected] Email [email protected]; Telephone 469- Telephone 419-1264 Website www.RoyGentile.com; Telephone 8683 722-2899 KENNER ST★R MARCH 2006 11A

KENNER POLICE CHIEF CANDIDATES FOR APRIL 1, 2006 ELECTION Kenner Precinct Polling Places K001 Woodlake Estates Tennis & Swim Club P. J. Pablo A. Robert 82 Sequoia St. Kenner LA 70065 HAHN ORTIZ POLITO K002 Charles Reinerth (residence) 661 Petit Berdot Dr. Republican Republican Republican Kenner LA 70065

PERSONAL INFORMATION K003 Summerville Assisted Living Center 49 years old; 2 children Kayla, 15, Carly, 12 51 years old; Married 33 years to Beth Ortiz; 46 years old; Three children; Two grandchil- 1600 Joe Yenni Blvd. Two children; Four grandchildren dren; Resident of Kenner for 44 years Kenner LA 70065

K004 John Bergeron (residence) 64 Androus St. Kenner LA 70065

EDUCATION AND OCCUPATION K005 Schneckenburger Elementary School Earned bachelor of science degree from Graduated from Bonnabel High School in Earned Bachelor of science in criminal jus- 26 Earnest Ave. UNO; Attended Institute of Police 1977; Attended Greenlawn Terrace and tice from St. Mary’s University in San Kenner LA 70062 Antonio, Texas; Graduated Alamo Area Law Technology and Management at University Roosevelt Middle School; Attended FBI Enforcement Academy; Self employed of North Florida, Slidell Police Regional Hazardous Device School and LSU Academy, Gretna Police Department Hazardous Materials School; Former Kenner K006 Academy, Southeast Law Enforcement Police officer; On leave of absence as deputy Audubon Elementary School Institute, United States Department of Justice from Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office to run 200 W. Loyola Dr. Drug Enforcement school; Resigned as a for Kenner Police Chief Kenner LA 70065 detective from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office on February 10, 2006 to run for K007 Kenner Police Chief City of Kenner Fire Station 401 Vintage Dr. Kenner LA 70065 QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, MEMBERSHIPS Contracts manager for Jefferson Parish Involved in law enforcement since 1987 in 14 years experience in law enforcement; K008 Sheriffs Office; Commissioned police officer various assignments with the Lafourche Certified bomb and hazardous material tech- Chateau Estates Elementary School in Alamo Heights Police Department; Parish Sheriff's Office, Madisonville Police nician; Member of Jefferson Pachyderm 4121 Medoc Dr. Member of mayor’s public safety committee; Department and Kenner Police Department; Club; Member of International Association Kenner LA 70065 Former board member East Jefferson Levee Member of National Sheriff’s Association; of Bomb Technicians and Investigators; District including oversight of EJLD Police; Management experience with Chevron Member Fraternal Order of Police, Citizens K009 Jefferson Parish Film and Video Committee Corporation for a Safer Jefferson, National Rifle Greenlawn Terrace School member; President of St. Elizabeth Seton Association; Elected member city of Kenner 1500 38th St. School Board Advisory Board; Advisory Police and Fire Civil Service Board and Kenner LA 70062 board member LSU School of Veterinary Police Association for the city of Kenner Medicine; Coach Lafreniere Soccer Club; K010 Coach Muss Bertolino Playground; Volunteer Greenlawn Terrace School Sunshine Kids 1500 38th St. Kenner LA 70062

K011 ELECTION EXPERIENCE Schneckenberger Elementary School 26 Earnest Ave. First-time candidate Ran for Kenner Police Chief in 1994 and First-time candidate Kenner LA 70065 1998 K012 Schneckenberger Elementary School 26 Earnest Ave. Kenner LA 70062

K013A Woodlake Playground 15 W. Esplanade Ave. Kenner LA 70065

WEB SITE AND PUBLIC INFORMATION K013B Granville T. Woods School Website www.pjhahn.com; Home telephone Website www.paortiz.com; Email Website www.robertpolito.com; Telephone 1037 31st St. 469-2644 [email protected]; Telephone 416- 234-2345 Kenner LA 70062 9896; Assistant Kim Davis, telephone 256- 1706 continued on page 23A 12A MARCH 2006 KENNER ST★R

★ Health ★ Golf and tennis elbow, answers to common questions ing to playing golf over the past six weeks. It from a descending golf swing in which you tion usually occurs with repeated stress to begins to hurt during the latter part of the create excessive contact with the ground on the extensor muscles and tendon that origi- round and continues to hurt for a couple of repeated shots. As the club head contacts the nate from the lateral elbow region. The days. Why am I experiencing the pain and ground during the swing in a descending painting that you have been doing most like- what can I do for it? manner, increased stress is put on the mus- ly has placed increased stress across the lat- John in Kenner cles on the inside of the right forearm and, eral elbow, with certain repeated movements By CRAIG GOODWIN with repeated stress to this area, the tendon with the brush or roller, that has caused the Dear John, area of those muscles will become inflamed. problem. This condition is common and got Dear Craig, It sounds like you have a condition that Repeated stress over time to the tissue is the its name from amateur tennis players that I have recently been experiencing pain is called “Golfers’ Elbow” or medial epi- cause of the inflammation, and the pain is break their wrist while hitting a backhand in the inside of my right elbow from return- condylitis. The condition usually occurs located at the attachment of the flexor ten- stroke, thus causing increased stress and don of the forearm to the elbow. In a right inflammation at the attachment of the ten- handed golfer, this can also occur on the out- don to the elbow. Got 5 minutes? side of the left elbow as well. First of all, you will need to use stretch- First of all, you will need to take care of ing and ice to help decrease your pain. Look 10 years younger the elbow by using ice and resting from Stretching will be performed similar to Are you active, energetic and young at heart but the gray playing for a period of a couple of weeks. medial epicondylitis as mentioned above, in your hair makes you look older than you feel? Our new You will need to stretch the forearm by first but instead of your palm facing upward, you 5 minute MENZ Natural Haircolor service is quick, conven- putting your arm straight out in front of you will want to face your palm downward with ient, discreet,and will take years off your appearance. with the palm up, and then carefully stretch- your arm straight out in front of you, and Make an appointment to look 10 years younger with a ing by pulling the wrist downward and hold- then bend the hand downward at the wrist to MENZ Natural Haircolor service today. ing that stretch for 10 seconds. Repeat this cause a stretch on the top of the forearm. en 10 times. 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Always consult your physician when wrist curls as well as squeezing a soft com- you have any injury, to help you return safe- pression ball 25-30 times during the day. ly to your normal activities. ★ In celebration of our city’s newest delicacy, I am not a golf professional by any If you’re going we are extending our $99 new patient special through Mardi Gras. For $99 you’ll get a means, but the cause of the injury is from Craig Goodwin, Physical Therapist, is to live in a complete series of x-rays, comprehensive the excessive contact, or creating a bigger president of Kenner Orthopedic and Sports examination, diagnostic photos AND a dental than average divot with the club head. Therapy, located at 3921 Williams “Chocolate City” cleaning. We must limit this offer to the first 50 patients and it expires 03/31/2006. Knowing the cause will allow you a chance Boulevard with two other locations in you need a Don't wait! Call today. to fix the problem and prevent the injury Metairie and on the West Bank. Goodwin 456-0964 from re-occurring. Before going back to the graduated from LSU Medical School GREAT dentist! The presence of gum disease may require an additional charge. The doctors will discuss it course, it would serve you well to consult a Department of Allied Health, Department of with you before any treatment is performed. golf professional to help you avoid this Physical Therapy, in 1987. Anyone who has Remember…without seeing Drs. Bradford and injury in the future. Only after your pain is experienced an injury and would like to find Catchings, chocolate could cause tooth decay. completely gone, should you return to the out why it happened and what can be done Dr. H. “Brad” Bradford III course. to help restore normal function in that area, Dr. Sandra J. Catchings Before going back to the course, it can email the professionals at 4420 Conlin St., Suite 204 would serve you well to consult a golf pro- [email protected]. Metairie, LA 70006 fessional to help you avoid this injury in the future. Always consult your physician when you have an injury and get his advice about AT LARGE SEATS Family Dentistry (continued from page 1A) when it would be safe to return to your activ- ity. Kenner Councilman at Large Division A DON’T LET THE OUTSIDE FOOL YOU! Candidates for Councilman at Large, Division A, all Republicans, include new- Now Open! 12pm ’til Dear Craig, comer Scarlett Alaniz, present District 4 “J.R. Your Host” I have recently been experiencing pain Councilman Michele P. Branigan, new- on the outside of my elbow. I have been comer David B. Campbell and incumbent EE&&J’sJ’s BARBAR doing a lot of painting around the house fol- John T. Lavarine, III. lowing Katrina and now I find it hard to lift (La Esquina Del Placer) Kenner Councilman at Large Division B a cup of coffee and do other simple daily Candidates for Councilman at Large, Daily Happy Hour Specials - 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. tasks. What can I do to stop the pain? Division B are two Republicans, current Super Digital Internet Juke Box Robin in Kenner District 3 councilman “Jeannie” M. Black Pool Tables and incumbent Dominic O. Weilbaecher. Plenty of Parking in rear of building Dear Robin, Newcomer Joseph “Joe” Berthelot quali- Minutes from New Orleans International Airport It seems that you are suffering from fied in the race as “no party.” Karaoke - Saturdays somewhat of the same condition as the read- All candidates for Councilman at Mention this ad for a drink special er above, but your pain is located on the out- Large, Divisions A and B, were sent a LIMIT ONE PER CUSTOMER side, instead of the inside of the elbow. It Kenner Star questionnaire and their 1822 Airline Hwy - Kenner • 466-8450 sounds like a condition called “Tennis responses can be found on page 21A and Elbow” or lateral epicondylitis. This condi- 23A. ★ KENNER ST★R MARCH 2006 13A

Why are our children with their hands behind their backs. police officers wasted 7-1/2 hours booking One girl was later released and the other a thirteen year-old on a $4 shoplifting being hauled to jail while was taken by two more Kenner police charge.* Meanwhile, real criminals - violent criminals are on officers to Rivard Juvenile Detention on murderers, rapists, robbers, drug dealers - the West Bank. The handcuffed-child is were on the loose. No wonder violent the loose in Kenner? placed in a holding cell while police crime is rampant in Kenner. If you have teenagers at home, perhaps officers write and file their reports. P. J. Hahn believes it’s time to get this story is all too familiar. Seven and a half hours later, the police Kenner’s priorities straight. As Chief of officers return to Kenner. Eventually, the Police, he’ll put the cuffs on the hardened Two teenage girls are spending a weekend child was released to the custody of her afternoon browsing the shops at the mall. criminals, not our kids. And for kids parents. Officials at Rivard claim this who steal, they’ll have their day in court. A clerk spies a ring sold at her shop on is a common occurrence with the one of the girls and can’t remember Kenner Police Department. Violent criminals are waging a war on making the sale. She asks the girl for the citizens of Kenner. It’s time our proof of purchase. The 13-year-old The cost of the ring was $4. The police department joins the battle. explains she bought the ring in the shop purchase receipt was at the teenager's days before and that her receipt was at home, as stated. Two witnesses testified “Fighting violent crime that they saw the girl wearing the ring home. The clerk accuses the girl of will be my shoplifting and calls the Kenner police. previous to the incident. The District Attorney refused the charges and number-one priority.” A Kenner police officer reports dismissed the case. Instead of writing a to the scene and both citation for the child to explain her girls are cuffed case before a judge, two Kenner * Real incident.

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★ Government ★ Louisiana deserves its fair share the sake of providing energy to the rest of all royalties from leasing in the waters fur- Energy exploration has been a part of the country, and our state deserves the fed- ther off our coast. We will get more than Louisiana’s culture for more than 100 eral government’s support for these $600 million a year immediately, more years. Generations of families have based efforts. than $1 billion a year in 2011, and, ulti- their livelihood around the industry and Unfortunately, right now we do not get mately, more than $2 billion a year. The we must ensure that it continues to be a By BOBBY JINDAL it. States with onshore drilling like New money generated for Louisiana will be strong force for future generations. United States Congressman Mexico receive 50 percent of the royalties shared between the state and parishes like Bringing all of Louisiana’s rightful oil rev- Louisiana’s 1st Congressional District generated within the state. Texas receives Jefferson Parish. The net result will be an enues to the residents of our state is a top 100 percent of the royalties from offshore equitable sharing of the proceeds generat- priority of mine in Congress, and I will Louisiana has served as one of the drilling up to ten miles off its coast. Yet, ed by the resources off our state and a per- continue to advocate to my colleagues in major energy producers for our country despite Louisiana’s innovation and pro- manent stream of money that can be used the House of Representatives to ensure for more than 100 years. Generations of ductivity, and the $5 to $7 billion we gen- for hurricane protection and coastal that this happens. ★ Louisianians have worked on offshore rigs erate in royalties for the federal govern- restoration. and in the refineries to provide our coun- ment every year, our state receives virtual- We came close in previous attempts to Congressman Bobby Jindal’s 1st try with its need for oil and gas. Our coasts ly no revenue for oil that is drilled more allow Louisiana to share in our energy roy- Congressional District covers Jefferson, and waterways have borne the brunt of the than six miles off our coasts. alties; a bill I introduced passed the House Orleans, St. Charles, St. Tammany, activity and show the signs of that use. We This month, I introduced the of Representatives, only to be blocked at Tangipahoa and Washington Parishes. lose 30 miles of coast every year, in no “Domestic Energy Production through the last minute by a U.S. Senator. My new Congressman Jindal has offices locally small part due to the effects of the very oil Offshore Exploration and Equitable bill is broader and more comprehensive and in Washington, D.C. and can be and gas infrastructure that is such a part of Treatment of State Holdings Act of 2006,” than previous attempts. It takes into reached via his Southshore office at 3525 our history. The result is that hurricanes new legislation that will keep billions of account additional national pressures by North Causeway Boulevard, Suite 1020, are slowed down less as they approach and dollars a year in oil royalties where they addressing issues such as rising natural Metairie, Louisiana, 70002 or 837-1259. hit cities like Kenner with more force and belong – in Louisiana. Our state will gas prices, and is already drawing national Constituents can also write to fury. Yet, for all we have committed, we get receive 75 percent of the oil royalties from support, particularly as the nation looks at Congressman Jindal directly at very little return on our investment. energy exploration between three and 12 the devastation caused by Hurricanes www.Jindal.house.gov. We have the greatest concentration of nautical miles off our shores. It will also Katrina and Rita, and realizes the need to crude oil refineries, natural gas processing eventually bring Louisiana 50 percent of let Louisiana protect itself. plants and petrochemical production facil- ities in the Western Hemisphere. We are ★ America’s third largest producer of petro- Retirement and Investment ★ leum and the third leading state in petrole- um refining. Louisiana contributes nearly a third of all the oil and gas produced domestically, the vast majority of those Nursing home spend down resources coming from offshore drilling. By RONALD HAMPTON described the rules then in place and dis- could be on the hook for the parent’s nurs- Louisiana pioneered offshore oil and cussed the various ways that seniors could ing home bills. gas exploration, and the first well ever Part 3 avoid losing their life savings. In part two, Legal advisors are warning that nursing drilled out of sight of land was off the we covered the likelihood that the rules homes may be flooded with residents who Louisiana coast. Most of the techniques In the past could be changing dramatically, and dis- need care but have no way to pay for it. used in offshore energy exploration two months I cussed some of the anticipated changes. States like Louisiana that have so-called around the world today were developed in have tried to We also urged that readers contact their “filial responsibility laws” may seek reim- Louisiana. The oil and gas found off our make readers representatives in Washington to ask them bursement from the resident adult children. coast is then sent directly to Louisiana’s aware of the to vote against this legislation, which could The state of Pennsylvania recently re-enact- shores for processing, refining and trans- rules regard- impoverish spouses of individuals in need ed its law making children liable for the port, amounting to billions of dollars ing the way of nursing home care. financial support of their indigent parents. worth of energy resources passing through disabled sen- Unfortunately, the efforts of individual “Elder Law” attorneys are anticipating a Louisiana’s boundaries. In Louisiana, we iors access the citizens, the AARP, Catholic Charities and wave of lawsuits involving adult children. have always been willing to sacrifice for Medicaid system. In part one, we the Alzheimer’s Association were in vain. We have urged you to do pre-planning At this writing, the bill will be signed into – that is more important now than ever. The law in a few days. It is up to the Louisiana bill calls for grandfathering in those who Department of Health and Hospitals to have put plans in place in prior months or implement the changes, and this could years, but will close many of the doors SAMUEL Y. BROWN, M.D. take several weeks. This is the window of once open as soon as the bill is implement- opportunity, for those who may be affect- ed. Do your pre-planning now. In weeks, or ACCEPT ALL HMOs and PPOs, ed, to act. Here’s why: if the rules are even days, it may be too late. ★ OCHSNER & MEDICAID enacted by our state, as they probably will be, any individual applying for assistance Ronald Hampton is the principal of New Patients will be required to list all gifts of money or Retirement Planning Associates located at and other property going back for five years. 3500 North Causeway Boulevard in Newborn Conferences Unless one has a crystal ball that really Metairie. Hampton is a Certified works, this means that all money gifts to Retirement Financial Advisor™ and author Welcomed children and grandchildren may have to be of “Retirement Land Mines and How to 443-KIDS refunded. Forget about helping the kids Avoid Them©.” He can be reached at 1-800- with the down payment on a house or car 569-2902 or [email protected]. Se habla Español or giving them the lot for their home. Hampton’s firm is a participant in the Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00 • Saturday 8:30 - 12:00 Should a stroke, Alzheimer’s or other Better Business Bureau CARE program and 3813 Williams Blvd., Kenner - Between W. Esplanade & The Lake debilitating illness occur during the five is an authorized representative of S.A.F.E. year “look back” period, the adult children Planning, a Medicaid planning practice. KENNER ST★R MARCH 2006 15A

★ Government ★ EITC helps low to moderate income citizens The Louisiana Department of Social In order to receive these benefits, one from the bank (1099 forms), a copy of last Revenue Service’s Hurricane Hotline at 1- Services is joining other governmental agen- must have photo identification, social securi- year’s Federal and State returns if available, 866-562-5227 or by visiting www.irs.gov. cies in reminding low and moderate income ty numbers for all household members and bank routing numbers and account numbers Remember to write “Katrina Victim” in red taxpayers about federal Earned Income Tax dependents, birth dates for all household for direct deposit, total amount paid for day on top of the form. To locate the closest Credit (EITC), which can get them as much members and dependents, current tax pack- care in 2005 (if applicable) and daycare Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) as an extra $4,400 in their federal tax return. age if received, wage and earning statement providers identifying number. site in your area, contact the IRS at 1-800- “The EITC is an excellent means of forms, W-2, W-20, and 1099-R from all Free copies of last year’s tax return can 829-1040 or the Louisiana Department of assisting working families in getting back employers, interest and dividend statements be received by contacting the Internal Social Services at 1-800-524-3578. ★ some of their hard-earned money,” said DSS Secretary Ann. S. Williamson. “This is an anti-poverty initiative that helps working people get funds to use for transportation, child care costs or groceries.” In order to be eligible for EITC, a person must have earned income and filed income tax. A person’s adjusted gross income must be less than the following: • 31,030 for taxpayers with one qualify- ing child ($33,030 for married and filing jointly) to receive a credit up to $2,662. • $35,263 for taxpayers with more than one qualifying child ($37,263 for married and filing jointly) to receive a credit up to $4,400. • $11,750 for taxpayers with no qualify- ing child ($13,750 for married and filing jointly) to receive a credit up to $399. A qualifying child is one who lived in your home with you for more than half the year during 2005 and was under the age of 19 at the end of the year, or under the age of 24 if still a student, or any age if permanent- ly and totally disabled.

ELECTION TIME IN KENNER (continued from page 1A)

District Maps: If you have not previ- ously voted in a Kenner election or are not sure which council district you reside in, refer to the city map divided into the five council districts on page 4A. Polling places and changes: The Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court’s office reports that three precinct locations in Kenner have been relocated as a result of damage sustained by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Precinct K011 voters who previously voted at 5 Gelpi Avenue will now vote at Schneckenburger Elementary School located at 26 Earnest Avenue. Voters from precinct K035 who previously voted at the North Kenner Library will now vote at Alexander Elementary School at 600 West Esplanade Avenue. Bissonet Elementary School will be the polling place for precinct 001, whose voters previously went to the polls at 4912 Pike Drive. For a complete list of Kenner polling places see page 11A or log on to www.jpclerkofcourt.us, select “Elections” then choose “Eastbank Polling Places.” Absentee Voting: In-person absentee voting will take place from March 20 until noon on March 25 in the lobby of the Joe Yenni Parish Office Building located at 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard. The Jefferson Parish Registrar of Voters hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The phone number is 736-6191. ★ 16A MARCH 2006 KENNER ST★R

★ Police ★ Do you want to make a difference in your community? Join the KPD Community Police Corps! gain valuable work experience, and to lead and complete 20 hours of additional train- munity. If you have a desire to help make the community in crime prevention. ing, which covers much of the same mate- Kenner safer, I hope you will consider Although volunteers do not carry rial police officers study after they are applying. For more information on how to weapons of any kind and do not write tick- hired. join the Community Police Corps, please By MAJOR TOMMY POWELL ets or provide enforcement, they support The Community Police Corps is a call the Community Relations Division at Kenner Police Commander the KPD’s mission in a variety of ways. tremendous opportunity to take a stand 712-2294 or 712-2300. ★ of Operations Wearing identifiable uniforms and driving against crime and give back to your com- a special patrol car, volunteers report any Whether you are an active member of a suspicious activity they see to the neighborhood watch group, or just want to Communications Section. One of the most Kenner Police sergeants graduate do more to keep your community safe, I important functions they perform is encourage you to join the KPD Community observing areas such as schools and busi- from supervision school Police Corps. The Community Police ness concentrations. Two Kenner Police sergeants have enhanced their supervisory skills and will Corps is a team of trained volunteers who Volunteers also assist the KPD by graduated from the Institute for Law allow them to better serve residents of are making a difference both through the reporting non-working traffic lights, handi- Enforcement Administration’s School of Kenner.” spirit of volunteerism and in its support of cap parking violations, and providing sup- Police Supervision, a rigorous course that The curriculum, which is taught by the KPD’s mission. This unique program port with traffic control during auto acci- focuses on the transition from “street polic- trained experts in various fields of law gives you the opportunity to take a proac- dents or other hazards that may obstruct the ing” to management. enforcement, covers a multitude of topics tive stance against crime. road. The Community Police Corps also Sgts. George Ansardi and Stephen designed to strengthen the skills of a newly Groups similar to the Community performs administrative functions within Asprion, who were promoted to sergeant in promoted supervisor. Topics covered Police Corps have been in existence for the KPD, making it possible for police offi- 2005, completed the four-week course at include legal issues, statistics, motivation, over 20 years, with an estimated 75,000 cers to be freed from these duties. the school’s Arlington, Texas campus. workplace discrimination, ethics, and volunteers serving in all 50 states today. To be eligible for the program you must “These sergeants put in a tremendous media relations. Emphasis is also placed on Cities such as Houston, Los Angeles, and be a graduate of the Kenner Citizen Police amount of work and we’re proud of them,” the personal and social adjustments of the Miami have had great success using similar Academy, where you will receive an intro- said Capt. James Gallagher. “The training supervisor. ★ programs. The Community Police Corps is duction to police procedures and adminis- they’ve received through this course has a great opportunity for you to apply your trative functions. You must also pass a expertise in a law enforcement setting and background check, become CPR certified, Kenner schools get new D.A.R.E. officer Veteran Kenner Police Officer Byron helping kids make positive decisions in Corley has completed his initial D.A.R.E. their lives.” training and has begun teaching the 14- D.A.R.E. Officer Training, which week D.A.R.E. Corley attended in St. Paul, Minnesota, course to stu- gives police officers with at least five years dents in three of experience the skills to effectively Kenner ele- implement the D.A.R.E. program in ele- mentary mentary level schools and below. The ini- schools. tial training focuses on teaching kids how Corley , to build self-esteem, resist peer pressure who began and lead healthy, drug-free lives. The 3501 Chateau Blvd. teaching course’s final examination requires officers 465-9444 D.A.R.E. the to give a 45-minute presentation to a fifth- day after he grade class in the St. Paul area. returned home “The training reaffirmed my belief that Byon Corley from training, prevention is the most effective tool that we Back to will administer the program this semester can use to help kids stay drug free,” he said. to students at Joseph S. Maggiore, Sr. Corley says tobacco is usually the first ORIGINAL MENU Elementary School, Our Lady of Perpetual drug that elementary school kids are Help School and Granville T. Woods exposed to, and that most try it after suc- Elementary School. cumbing to peer pressure. BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER “It’s very exciting to help kids under- “It’s important to stress to them that stand the importance of saying no to kids their age who smoke are far outnum- 7:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. drugs,” said Corley. “I look forward to bered by the ones who don’t,” he said. ★ We can take care of Your Catering Needs for CITY OF KENNER Special Occasions HOTLINE Chateau Café Breakfast Call 468-7200 “A Kenner Tradition” ☎ KENNER ST★R MARCH 2006 17A ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Real Estate ★ An irresistible home starts at the curb By LINDA R. MARTIN can be a great resource. Ask the agent to walk around the property with you and The old view it from across the street. Develop a “to saying about do” list to bring your home up to show con- dition, then brainstorm easy, cost-effective ROBERT making a good ROBERT first impres- solutions. sion couldn’t Surprisingly, even small enhancements ring more true can make a big difference. Building on than when you your home’s curb appeal might be as easy are selling as replacing a broken screen and planting a your home. few flowers near the front door. POLITOPOLITO That first Here are some ideas to get you going: impression has Paint and polish. A fresh coat of paint to create interest from the moment a buyer breathes new life into a tired-looking home. CHIEF ’06 drives up to your home. Curb appeal is that If your home looks dull or suffers from subjective, intangible quality that entices peeling, cracked or chipped surfaces, a buyers to think emotionally rather than log- paint job is a great investment. Many real ically. Perhaps it’s the way the home sits on estate professionals suggest using neutral the property, or the mix of clapboard and colors such as white or gray. Whether or not fieldstone. It may be the expanse of grass you paint, you’ll want to polish the door- carpeting, the stately columns, or the bois- knocker and mail slot on the front door, as terous symphony of greenery and brilliant- well as any light fixtures by the entry. ly colored flowers. In any case, it’s love at Go over the grounds. Mow and edge the first sight. grass, and trim the trees and bushes. Also, How can you tell where your home reg- clear away dead leaves and flowers, and isters on the curb appeal scale? One way to mulch and weed the beds. Check to see that find out is to take pictures of your property tree branches are not touching the home’s from various angles. Show them to friends, roof or outer walls. You can spruce up the family, colleagues, or anyone else known property by hanging flowering baskets and for providing painfully objective feedback. placing planters of flowers in strategic Find out what’s appealing about the home spots. Don’t forget the side and back yards. and grounds, and what needs improvement. Add some flowering plants to the back as Take the photos to a nursery for a profes- well. sional landscaper’s opinion. Even more Make needed repairs. See if anything is important, consult your real estate profes- unhinged, loose or just an eyesore. Fix sional. A local real estate professional has everything, including broken fencing, win- experience selling homes in your area and dows and screens. Try the doorbell. Check stairs and railings. Test doors for squeaks FROM THE EDITOR and rusted hinges. Don’t forget to take a (continued from page 5A) critical look at the property at night. Make sure the lights work, and replace dim and do for ourselves and for our children. In burned-out bulbs. Kenner neighborhoods all across the city, I Unclutter. Tidy up the deck, patio and see homeowners making repairs. Often, back yard. Rearrange the outdoor furniture they are doing the work themselves, in to look inviting. Put away gardening tools. many cases helped by friends and neigh- Clean up the barbecue area. Eliminate any bors. Many who have not yet received set- “evidence” of Fido, and restrict him to the tlements from their insurance companies back yard when showing the home. Move are spending their own funds or have bor- extra vehicles from the view of passersby. ABOUT ROBERT POLITO rowed money from banks to finance the Clean. You want buyers to think the repairs. As one Kenner resident told me, “If home has been well maintained. To make a you love this place and it’s where you want bright impression, clean the windows, ★ Robert, Father, Grandfather, to raise your children and hope your chil- inside and out, wash down the walks and dren will raise your grandchildren here, driveway, and hose down the siding. Clean Police Officer what else are you going to do?” outdoor furniture and cushions. Check for For me, the symbol of our rebuilding is oil spots on cement surfaces, especially the best seen in “Big Frank” Macaluso, a city ★ Robert will be tough on crime, but garage floor. employee, who hours after Katrina had hit, Remember, a sale can be made or lost was on his Bobcat, clearing debris off compassionate to the needs of the as a direct result of your home’s curb Williams Boulevard. That is the Kenner citizens of Kenner. spirit that will rebuild this great city. And, appeal. Exert a little elbow grease now and when we have rebuilt, that is when you’ll captivate buyers at the curb. It’s a ★ President Bush, Speaker Hastert, the head sure way to a quicker sale. ★ He will work with Kenner’s elected of the Corps of Engineers and the new director of FEMA, will come to town with Linda R. Martin is the branch manager of the leaders, but will not be a puppet for big clownish smiles to cut some ribbons. I Prudential Gardner Realtors’ Williams hope when that time comes, we will Boulevard branch and can be reached at 443- politicians. remember and view them with the same 6464 or [email protected]. contempt they showed us when we really Prudential Gardner’s website is www.pru- needed some help. ★ dentialgardner.com. PAID FOR BY THE ROBERT POLITO CAMPAIGN FUND 18A MARCH 2006 KENNER ST★R

★ Faithwalk ★ Have you tried the praise principle? circumstances give thanks, for this is the six months, and on this particular day I was As I drove home, I got to a traffic light will of God for you in Christ Jesus.” home alone with my grief. I was so afraid. and had to stop. My car windows were Kitty reminded me of this important How could we possibly survive financially? down, and I casually glanced to my right passage just yesterday when she said, (The government had threatened to take all of where my eye was caught by a young man “Mom, don’t forget to give thanks to God our assets). This and other fears overwhelmed in a car next to mine. He smiled such a gen- By CARL CLEVELAND for Dad’s health problems.” (It’s always me, and I was spiraling into despair. uine, warm smile at me that I had to smile humbling when our kids give us our own Suddenly, the phone rang. It was Carl’s back. We chatted about my car, which was Carl Cleveland, my husband, apologizes advice, right?) Sounds ludicrous to most cousin, Pat, calling to say that she had new at the time. The light changed, and we for not being able to complete this month’s people, I would venture. something to tell me. She said that she’d went our separate ways. In my mind I column. He had planned to write a piece on I first learned of the “praise principle” been feeling overwhelmed herself by her thought, “That was an angel the Lord faith healing focusing on a book by Sister many years ago when someone placed in children’s problems, but she went anyway placed in my path.” I just knew it. Briege McKenna entitled Miracles Do my hands a copy of a little book entitled to volunteer at the Junior League Thrift I drove a few more blocks, and a Happen, but, paradoxically, Carl’s own Prison to Praise by Merlin Caruthers. Shop near her house. She didn’t have much thought came to my mind: “You’ve got to health problems have him laid up in the (Little did I know how very personal that energy, so she sat down with a box of books write a song about the last 24 hours.” Now, hospital. With a twinkle in his eye, he told title would be for our family years later). that needed sorting. She came across I am no song writer. I once wrote a poem for me that in next month’s column he’s plan- Basically, applying the principle of giving Prison to Praise and decided to take it a friend, and it gave me a terrible headache. ning on sharing how he’s applied and expe- thanks to God in all circumstances seems home and read it. When she was finished But, suddenly, a melody and the words rienced what he learned in Sister Briege’s crazy at best and cruel at worst. We can all reading it, she deliberately applied the came tumbling down into my mind. What book to his illness. think of situations that not only grieve our “praise principle” to her children’s prob- was happening? I had to pull over to the side Our whole family would appreciate hearts, but also the heart of God. The bene- lems, thanking God for each of the specific of the road and take dictation! I wrote down your kind thoughts and prayers for Carl as fit to those who give praise out of pure obe- problems out loud. Then she told me, “Joey, the words and the notes, and these are the he battles cancer with perseverance, grace, dience when praise is the last thing they I’ve been doing this every day for a week, words that the Holy Spirit gave me that day: and good humor. want to do, is that the pain of that situation and my burden is gone! I knew I had to call Darkness had consumed me. I am not a gifted writer like Carl, but I is somehow mysteriously released to God you and share my story.” Fear had gripped my heart. can tell a story, and I have one I’d like to instead of being harbored and perhaps even I thanked her profusely and explained that Grief and pain had stolen joy from me. share with you. With Carl’s most recent nurtured by those who suffer. I’d like to her timing for calling me was providential. But God did not abandon me, health issues, our oldest daughter, Kitty, share with you only one of several After speaking with Pat, through gritted He sent someone to comfort me, reminded me of a scripture that I’d shared instances where I personally applied this teeth, I thanked God aloud for Carl’s unfair And now the Holy Spirit fills my heart. with her years ago during a difficult time. principle in very trying circumstances. incarceration. I thanked Him for our uncer- It’s found in 1Thes. 5:18, and it says, “In all Carl had been in prison in Florida about tain future and tenuous financial situation, Thank you, Jesus! etc. You get the picture. Praise you, Jesus! I got dressed and deliberately stayed Your mercy and compassion overwhelm me. very busy the rest of the day, my heart still Thank you, Jesus! burdened and heavy. Thank God, while Carl Praise you, Jesus! was away those two and a half years, I never You took my pain and gave me trust in You. had trouble sleeping at night. Mercifully, I Why not try the “praise principle” your- had a prayer meeting to attend the next day. self? What do you have to lose…except It lasted about three hours, and I immersed your burdens! ★ myself in the music, worship and the Mass. When I left the prayer meeting, I realized that my burden, like Pat’s, was totally gone. I This month’s column has been written felt giddy and wanted to laugh. I wanted to by Carl Cleveland’s wife, Joey Cleveland. jump up and down and shout for joy! Wow! Carl Cleveland can be reached via email at Thank you, Lord! You act quickly! [email protected]. OpenDaily ★ Government ★ LUNCH AND DINNER Liaison to assist Kenner homeowners Carolina Marinovic Gutierrez, Ph.D., ground and education to good use.” was recently hired by the city of Kenner as Gutierrez earned her bacheler’s in psychol- Saturday - Thursday a special liaison for the purpose of assisting ogy from the University of New Orleans Kenner residents with questions and issues and her doctorate in neuroscience from 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. pertaining to FEMA, hazard mitigation, Tulane University and is a member of the • and rebuilding after the storm. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Formerly an international scientific “Residents are feeling overwhelmed by Friday & Saturday consultant for Boh Environmental, Dr. the sheer volume of the newly implemented Gutierrez who speaks English, Spanish and policies as well as the financial aspect of 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Portuguese, was born in Bolivia but grew recovery,” says Mayor Capitano. “Dr. up in the metro area and now resides in Gutierrez will now be able to assist our cit- Kenner. “Prior to Hurricane Katrina, I izens with the information they need to found it difficult to be useful in southeast begin rebuilding as quickly as possible, Owned by Scott Korndorffer of Chateau Coffee Café and Louisiana with my particular background,” without all of the bureaucratic jargon that is George Messina of Messina’s Restaurant says Gutierrez. “But after seeing the often misunderstood.” destruction the hurricane caused, I have a To contact Carolina Marinovic 2722 WILLIAMS BLVD. • KENNER, LA 70065 longing to help. I am honored to have this Gutierrez, call Kenner City Hall at 468- 468-3237 position where I can now put my back- 7240. ★ KENNER ST★R MARCH 2006 19A

★ Airport ★ What next? By ROY A. WILLIAMS One conservative model was based on Director of Aviation five years and the other was a “fast track” Louis Armstrong New Orleans three year model. I am happy to say that, International Airport at the rate we are rebounding, we may beat our three year “fast track” model by In the 12 to 18 months. pre-dawn Prior to the hurricane and its after- hours of math, Armstrong International Airport Thursday, had 166 daily flights to 42 cities with February 2, a 21,000 seats. On August 29, 2005, the tornado tore airport had none. Since resumption of through commercial service on September 13, Kenner at the 2005, the demand for air service has been same time consistently high. Flights departing and that a second arriving, regardless of the airline, are full. one was tear- By early April, we will be over 50 percent ing through of Pre-Katrina flight service. We think Jefferson and Orleans parishes, striking the next hurdle will be our ability to neighborhoods that had been hard hit by respond to the fast paced recovery with Hurricane Katrina six months ago. Some our manpower shortage, particularly in of the damage occurred at Louis screening. Many of our federal Armstrong New Orleans International Transportation Security Administration Airport. Electricity was out at the airport (TSA) employees were residents in the for more than seven hours, but the airport Ninth Ward and New Orleans East, and did not close and check-ins were have not returned to work. Until the local processed by hand and kept moving, TSA workforce can be restored to its albeit slow. Unfortunately, the damage allotted quota, there will be challenges in and a temporary loss of power caused screening. some flights to be delayed and others to To address the situation at Armstrong be cancelled. International Airport, at least in the short As in Post-Katrina, our staff reacted term, the New Orleans Aviation Board quickly after the storm to secure the dam- (NOAB) has approved joining the check- aged terminal and assess the destruction. points on Concourse A and B so that a A plan was made to close the severely person can reach either concourse from damaged Concourse C and temporarily either checkpoint. This will enable the reassign flights to Concourse B, so that screening at this location to be done with flight service would not be interrupted a reduced staff, thereby making TSA further. There were no reported injuries more efficient and giving passengers at the airport, but the damage was signif- access to both concourses and more ven- icant. In fact, the tornado did more dam- dors. The checkpoint on Concourse D age to the airport than Katrina, with most will be located beyond its present loca- of the damage occurring on Concourse tion to make it more efficient as well. C. It included a roof vent being detached, The rebuilding of air service at Louis damage to a large window wall at the Armstrong New Orleans International concourse entry checkpoint, a wall at one Airport will continue in coming months gate blown out, a temporary roof patch as our tourism and convention business put up after Katrina was ripped away, and gets back up to speed. Through it all, our at least five jetways were damaged, with mission remains the same as before the two of them destroyed. The damage is storms, and that is to provide a safe envi- estimated to be over $2 million, but tem- ronment for quality air service to a world ★ porary repairs have been made so that class destination. Concourse C can once again be opera- tional. This concourse serves AirTran, Roy A. Williams can be reached at United and American Airlines. We www.flymsy.com. reopened the concourse 48 hours after the storm, with our staff working hard so these three airlines could operate. Hurricane Katrina dealt us a blow, but not a knockout, and the tornado only inter- rupted our recovery. As we complete the first quarter of Vote on 2006, I am pleased to announce that our air service recovery, since the devastation ELECTION DAY! of Hurricane Katrina, is occurring at a faster pace than we had hoped. It is even better than my report to you in January. April 1, 2006 Following the hurricane, we mapped out two models for recovery of flight service. ★ 20A MARCH 2006 KENNER ST★R

IZZA 3617 Williams Blvd. ★ ★ P Kenner, LA 70065 Home (Across from Wendy’s) PAPA’S 461-9111 Home energy audits Subs & Pasta FREE DELIVERY DINE IN or CARRY-OUT By DAN DORMADY Inspect windows and doors for air leaks. See if you can rattle them, since movement can mean possible air LARGE BUFFET LUNCH leaks. If you can see daylight around door and window 7 Days a Week BUFFET Many of the older $4.99 LARGE homes we inspect are no frames, then the door or window leaks. You can usual- Soup/Salad with drink & tax longer as energy efficient ly seal these leaks by caulking or weather-stripping $6.00 1-TOPPING Lasagna $ as they should be. A sim- them. You may also wish to consider replacing your DINNER 6.99 old windows and doors with newer, high-performance BUFFET ple energy audit can result Baked Chicken ones. 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The end result is you begin, close all exterior doors, windows, and fire- intended to reduce the amount of energy the home place flues. Turn off all combustion appliances such as Robert Bellaci’s needs to operate and keep occupants comfortable. gas burning furnaces and water heaters. Remember to While the word “audit” may sound ominous, a home turn them back on when you’ve completed the test. General Maintenance, Inc. energy audit is just the first step in the process of low- Then turn on all of your home’s exhaust fans. Most Residential - Commercial ering energy bills by making a home more efficient. homes have these in the kitchen and bathrooms. Energy audits range from a simple walk-through you Alternatively, or in addition, you can use a large win- Insured can do yourself, to more elaborate services performed dow fan to blow air out of the house. This increases Locally Owned & Operated for 21 Years by trained professionals. 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KENNER COUNCILMAN-AT-LARGE, DIV. A CANDIDATES FOR APRIL 1, 2006 ELECTION

Scarlett Yarmila Michele P. David B. John T. ALANIZ BRANIGAN CAMPBELL LAVARINE III Hedman- Diaz

Republican Republican Republican Republican

PERSONAL INFORMATION 36 years old; Married to Jose Raul Diaz 43 years old; Divorced; Three children, 55 years old; Married to Frances Leonardi 46 years old; Married to the former Geralyn (Tito); Three boys, Axel, Gustavo, and Josh; George, 24, Brian “B.J.,” 22, Kelli, 17 Campbell; Five children (Gerry) Yenni; Three sons, Jeffery, 20, One grandson, Isael Alaniz-Portillo; Born in Joshua, 14, and Jacob, 8 Tegucigalpa, Honduras in Central America; Immigrated to New Orleans in 1977; Resident of Kenner since 1987; Speaks Spanish

EDUCATION AND OCCUPATION Educational background includes internation- Graduate of Chapelle High School; Past free- Graduated from East Jefferson High School Graduated John Curtis Christian School; al public relations, business administration, lance columnist for The Times Picayune for in 1968; Attended University of Attended Delgado Community College and and travel and tourism; Mortgage loan offi- five years; Presently serving on the Kenner Southwestern Louisiana and Loyola Nicholls State University; Owns company cer for AST Mortgage Corporation; Resigned City Council as District 4 councilman for the University with wife purchasing and renovating homes as Hispanic liaison representative at Kenner last 9 years for resale; Councilman at Large Division A City Hall to run for office; Volunteer coun- since April 2005 selor Access Pregnancy and Referral Center at Kenner Regional Medical Center

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, MEMBERSHIPS Member of Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Former District Director of Boy Scouts of Former member Harahan Planning and 10 years on Kenner City Council; Served as of Louisiana, Kenner Professional Women’s America; Member of Jefferson Community Zoning Board; Former member and chairman Kenner council president and vice-president; Association; Member, Board director and School Advisory Board; St. Elizabeth Ann of Kenner Planning and Zoning Board; 14 year volunteer baseball, basketball, and former secretary of Chateau Estates Civic Seton capital campaign chair and lector; Appointed 2000 and re-appointed 2002 to football coach with Kenner Recreation Organization; Associate of the Honduran Jefferson 25 sustaining member; Member of New Orleans Aviation Board representing Department; Southeast United States Association Unify of Louisiana; Board direc- Republican Women of Kenner and Mount Jefferson Parish and Kenner; Chairman of Regional Membership Director for NOISE tor and treasurer Artists and Hispanic United Carmel Parent’s Club; Holds position finding New Orleans Aviation Board Noise (National Organization to Insure a Sound- of New Orleans; Associate of Connect with local movie production company locations Committee; Member of Jefferson Chamber Controlled Environment); Member and past my Eyes Net-Working Organization in for last 2 years of Commerce president of Kenner Lions Club; Past vice- Kenner; Member and president of Latin president of Kenner Adult Day Care Center; United Women of Louisiana, a Hispanic Member and past president of Southern Women’s Organization in Louisiana; Affiliate A.A.U. Officials Club; Past member of and former president of Familias Unidas; Jefferson Parish Board of Election President of Kenner Hispanics for Good Supervisors Government

ELECTION EXPERIENCE First-time candidate Elected Kenner District 4 Councilman in First time candidate Elected Kenner Councilman at Large, 1996, 1998 and 2002 Division A in 2005; Elected Kenner District 2 Councilman in 1996, 1998 and in 2002

WEB SITE AND PUBLIC INFORMATION Website www.scarlettalaniz.com; Email lus- Website www.michelebranigan.com; Email Email [email protected]; Telephone Website www.johnlavarine.com; Home tele- [email protected]; Cell phone 376-3221; [email protected] 472-5358 phone 466-8319; Cell phone 812-5361; Home telephone 465-0158 Office phone 468-7247; Mailing address 1115 Hudson Street, Kenner, LA 70062 22A MARCH 2006 KENNER ST★R

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FREE REPORT reveals how you can prevent losing your Don’t wait! pension, CDs, Social Security and other assets, even if By GLENN DOTTOLO they may be so busy rebuilding that they will not be interested in your property. your loved one is already in a nursing home. Learn the Bankers often suggest If you want to rebuild and you are less than 50 per- secrets that can protect your spouse, your parent or other that people wait. Wait to cent damaged, you can get a permit now and rebuild at family members from losing it all. Stroke, Alzheimer’s buy a house, for example, the old elevation. If you wait for the new flood maps you will have to build to the new higher level. Depending on or other long term illness can wipe out the uninformed. until you have a bigger down payment. Wait to your neighborhood, this could have been a once in a life- retire until you can maxi- time flood and rebuilding at your old elevation might be Call for FREE information. mize your Social Security. okay. If you wait, you could lose this option. 1-800-646-1158 Wait to start a business If you want to tear your house down, FEMA will do CALL TOLL FREE – 24 HOUR RECORDED MESSAGE until you have more expe- it for free right now. If you wait, that option will go away rience. There are, however, and you will have to pay for demolition. times when you must act If you want to buy a flooded house to renovate, the quickly. The following time to act is now. It seems odd, but the prices for flood- article is about some of those times. ed houses are going up. If you wait, the best houses in the If you have a flooded house, act now. Waiting will best neighborhoods will be gone. By the way, you can only make things worse and cause you to lose options. finance flooded houses. Stop by one of the local com- If you wait to gut your house, the mold and rot will only munity banks and they will tell you what is involved. get worse. Right now there are volunteer groups in town Many people are finding that this is a way to move into that will do the work for free. Those groups will soon neighborhoods that they could not previously afford. SIGNS • BANNERS • MAGNETICS move on, and you will then have to pay to get the work Waiting is often a prudent move, but in dealing with VEHICLE LETTERING & GRAPHICS done. If you can’t get a volunteer group, your family a flooded house waiting is often the wrong thing to do. and friends will appreciate doing the work to help you If you and your neighbors all decide to wait, you may WINDOW LETTERING • CUSTOM LOGOS now before it gets hot and everything disintegrates into inadvertently kill your neighborhood. ★ a putrid mess. Even if you need to pay to have this work SCREEN PRINTING • DECALS • BUSINESS CARDS done, do it while the crews are in town. This summer Glenn Dottolo, manager of Gulf Coast Bank & they will move on to the next affected area. Trust’s Kenner Branch Office on Williams Boulevard, 236 Hickory Avenue • Harahan, LA 70123 If you want to sell your flooded house, by all means offers twenty-two years of full service banking to his 738-7440 • Fax: 738-7441 don’t wait. Arrange to have it gutted and cleaned, then customers. Dottolo can be contacted at 565-3655. e-mail: [email protected] list it with a reputable local realtor. There are a number Visit Gulf Coast Bank & Trust’s website at www.gulf- www.crescentcitygraphics.com of people acquiring gutted houses right now. If you wait, bank.com. ★ Community ★ Kenner Park N Ride changes schedule and stops Kenner Park N Ride has added two new stops and Street and St. Charles Avenue. eliminated three stops on its route. Park N Ride buses will The morning pick-up times have changed from 6:30 now stop at the corner of O’Keefe Avenue and Common a.m. and 7:30 a.m., to 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. The evening Street, and at the corner of Canal Street and Tchoupitoulas drop-off times have changed from 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 CROWBAR CONSTRUCTION Street. The bus will no longer stop at O’Keefe Avenue and p.m., to 4:40 p.m. and 5:25 p.m. ★ Perdido Street, Canal Street and Baronne Street, and Canal Complete Katrina Contracting Service

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PRECINCTS (continued from page 11A) KENNER COUNCILMAN-AT-LARGE, DIV. B CANDIDATES FOR APRIL 1, 2006 ELECTION K014 Audubon Elementary School Dominic O. 200 W. Loyola Dr. Kenner LA 70065 Joseph WEILBAECHER “Jeannie” M. K015 “Joe” Alexander School BLACK 600 W. Esplanade Ave. BERTHELOT Kenner LA 70065

K016 No Party Republican Republican Alexander School 600 W. Esplanade Ave. PERSONAL INFORMATION Kenner LA 70065 62 years old; Single 64 years old; Married to Jerry; Three sons, 37 years old; Married to Maureen Harris; K017 Stephen, Christopher, Josh; Three grandchil- Two boys, Bailey, 8, Wyatt, 7, and one girl, Christ the King Lutheran Church dren Olivia, 3 1001 W. Esplanade Ave. Kenner LA 70062

K018 Woodward Gym 2001 34th St. EDUCATION AND OCCUPATION Kenner LA 70065 Earned bachelor of music education from Graduated East Jefferson High School in Earned bachelor of science in finance from SLU in 1967; Earned masters of music from 1960; Kenner District 3 Councilman since U.N.O.; Earned 12 hours credit towards K019 SLU in 1969 1994 M.B.A.; Strategic account executive with Roosevelt Middle School Quest Diagnostics; Councilman at Large 3315 Maine Ave. Division B since 2002 Kenner LA 70062

K020 Alfred T. Bonnabel High School 2801 Bruin Dr. Kenner LA 70062

K021 Lincoln Manor Gym QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, MEMBERSHIPS 3100 Tifton St. 33 years experience in education; Associate 12 years as Kenner District 3 councilman; 12 15 years of experience and 12 years manage- Kenner LA 70065 director of the Jefferson Community Band; years as assistant Kenner Council clerk; ment experience in two Fortune 500 compa- Past secretary and past membership chair- Member and past president of Driftwood nies; 8 years of executive level sales experi- K022 man and current treasurer of the Crescent Civic Association, Republican Women of ence; Experience in project management, Granville T. Woods Middle School City Cyclists Kenner, Jefferson Chamber of Commerce; financial modeling, financial analysis and 1037 31st St. Associate member of Metro Republican budgeting; Kenner Councilman at Large for Kenner LA 70062 Women; Parishioner St. Philip Neri Church 3-1/2 years with 2-1/2 months serving as act- ing mayor of Kenner; Member Knights of K023 Columbus, Stoulig Council in Kenner, and Susan Park Gym Lions Club; Parishioner of Our Lady of 502 Veterans Blvd. Perpetual Help; Volunteer coach Kenner Kenner LA 70062 Recreation Department

K024 Kenner City Hall 1801 Williams Blvd. Kenner LA 70062 ELECTION EXPERIENCE K025 First-time candidate Elected Kenner District 3 Councilman in Elected Kenner Councilman at Large, Westminster Towers 1994, 1998 and 2002; Elected to Republican Division B in 2002 2301 Idaho Ave. State Central Committee in 1992 Kenner LA 70062

K026 William C. Cunningham (residence) 21 3rd St. Kenner LA 70062

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★ Health ★ Kenner Regional Medical Center promoting screenings during colorectal cancer awareness month orectal cancer is treated in an early stage, Quick Facts on Colorectal Cancer From over age 50: colorectal cancer develops before it has spread. But, only 37 percent of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) with few or no symptoms at first. So, if you colorectal cancers are found at that early • Colorectal cancer is most common in are 50 or older and have not been screened stage. men and women aged 50 years and older for colorectal cancer, it is time to see your By JON T. MOSES The American Cancer Society’s guide- and the risk increases with age, with nearly doctor or health care professional about lines recommend that, beginning at age 50, 90 percent of cases diagnosed in people getting screened. ★ In recognition of Colorectal Cancer both men and women should follow one of over age 50. Awareness Month in March, Kenner the five screening options below: • Having regular screening exams Jon T. Moses is a Marketing Liaison with Regional’s Mall Walkers Program at The • A fecal occult blood tests (FOBT) beginning at age 50 could prevent many Kenner Regional Medical Center located at Esplanade Mall, Kenner Motion, will be every year (take-home multiple sample cases of colorectal cancer. 200 West Esplanade Avenue in Kenner. providing education and screenings to help should be used) • Screening is the best way to find Moses can be reached at 464.8692 or at combat a disease affecting nearly 150,000 • Flexible sigmoidoscopy every five polyps or growths in the colon or rectum, [email protected]. Kenner people in the United States. The program is years so they can be removed before they become Regional Medical Center is a Tenet-owned part of Kenner Regional’s continuing effort • A fecal occult blood test every year cancerous. Screening can also find colorec- hospital with a full service emergency to improve health through preventative plus flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years tal cancer early, when treatment can be room, outpatient diagnostics and impatient medicine and education. These screenings (recommended by the American Cancer most effective. services providing care to Kenner and the will take place at The Esplanade Mall, Society) Here’s another reason why regular surrounding area. KRMC accepts a major- Lower Level, Dillards wing on March 7 and • Double-contrast barium enema every screening is so important for all Americans ity of insurance plans. 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. For more 5 to 10 years information on Kenner Motion, please call • Colonoscopy every 10 years 1-888-TENET-4U. “Regular screening tests can help pre- KRMC doctor is one of first in region to Colorectal cancer – or cancer of the vent colorectal cancer, or find it early when colon or rectum – is the second leading treatment is most effective,” said Jeffrey S. perform reverse shoulder replacements cause of cancer-related death in the United Fine, M.D., board certified gastroenterolo- By ALLAN KATZ Dr. Wall explains that during the proce- States. It’s estimated that 147,500 new gist. “This is clearly a cancer we can do dure he replaces the flesh ball and socket of cases will be diagnosed and 57,100 something about, so if you’re age 50 or Dr. Bryan Wall, an orthopedic surgeon the shoulder with a metal ball and a plastic Americans will die of the disease this year. older talk with your doctor about getting a at Kenner Regional Medical Center, is one socket that restores movement for the The good news is that the five-year survival screening test. It could help save your life.” of the first physicians in the region to per- patient and relieves their pain. rate is 90 percent for people whose col- form reverse shoulder replacements, a pro- Dr. Wall is a native of Chalmette. After cedure that especially helps older patients graduating from Chalmette High School, he stricken with severe arthritis. attended LSU and the Emery University “This is a relatively new procedure that School of Medicine where he received his helps patients with severe arthritis and rota- undergraduate and medical degrees. Dr. Wall tor cuff problems regain the ability to per- performed his internship and residencies at Personal Touch… form the functions for daily living,” says Dr. LSU School of Medicine before being Wall. “Many of our reverse shoulder awarded a fellowship for a year in Europe. PricesCan’t BeBeat ! replacement patients are able to raise their “We’re very fortunate in Kenner to have hands to the level of their heads or higher for an outstanding facility like Kenner FREE ESTIMATES the first time in years. Even more important Regional Medical Center where the latest for them, the procedure relieves the daily and best medical procedures are performed Carpet • Wood pain that made them miserable for years.” every day,” said Dr. Wall. ★ Ceramic • Granite OFF Marble • Laminate $ Purchase of Guaranteed $750 or more PRECINCTS K033 Installation (continued from page 23A) Kenner Senior Citizens' Center Installation Required 50MENTION THIS AD 641 Compromise St. K028 Kenner LA 70062

Sandra S. Larre (residence) K034 2014 Idaho Ave. Greenlawn Terrace School Kenner LA 70062 1500 38th St. Kenner LA 70062 K029 Kenner City Hall Council Chambers K035 1801 Williams Blvd. Alexander Elementary School Kenner LA 70062 600 W. Esplanade Ave. Kenner LA 70065 K030 Butch Duhe Gym 0001 1710 10th St. Bissonet Plaza Elementary School Kenner LA 70062 6818 Kawanee Ave. Metairie LA 70003 Muller’s Flooring Solutions K031 Family owned and operated City of Kenner Vol. Fire Co. #2 3712 Williams Blvd. • Next to Helm Paint 315 Worth St. Kenner LA 70062 469-9500 KENNER ST★R MARCH 2006 25A

★ Health ★ Most Elite Training Center for Athletics in our Area One-on-one work-outs with athlete & trainers Adventures in Healthcare Career Fair By KEITH M. DARCEY demonstrations. Also, there will be free food, games, prizes and health screenings. One of the Participating students will be eligible to enter most rewarding a drawing for a Dell photo printer. and fulfilling Experts will provide a first-hand look at fields to work career options and give advice on how to pre- in is healthcare. pare for the future. For example, if someone People often aspires to become a nurse, should they think of health- become a licensed practicing nurse (LPN) or a care as only registered nurse (RN)? What would be the dif- physicians and ference in educational credits, career advance- nurses treating ment and salary possibilities for each choice? those who are Do you know that you can specialize in the sick. Although emergency department, delivering babies, or that is certainly a major component, the choose from many other specialties? healthcare field has opportunities for people Like nursing opportunities, the rest of the with many sets of skills, all of which play a healthcare field is filled with clinical and non- role in providing this vital service to our clinical jobs that have numerous possibilities. community. Hospitals depend on non-clinical workers Here at East Jefferson General Hospital, with backgrounds in business, accounting, THE SPORTS we believe it is important to expose the next marketing, technology and customer service, generation to healthcare employment oppor- to name a just a few. All are necessary to PERFORMANCE CENTER tunities and to show them the exciting and ensure the best possible care for our patients diverse tracks that are available. That is why and the community. at Kenner Orthopedic & Sports Therapy EJGH is sponsoring the Adventures in For more information on the Adventures Healthcare Career Fair on March 25 in the in Healthcare Career Fair, please call Kathy Atrium. The fair will be held from 10:00 a.m. Brannon at 454-4945 or visit us online at until 2:00 p.m., and is free to the community. www.ejgh.org. ★ “It will be a fun way to learn about new • 3,500 sq. ft. weight room careers,” said Kathy Brannon, director of Keith M. Darcey is a Communications EJGH Post Acute Care. “We’re trying to pro- Specialist with East Jefferson General • 8,000 sq. ft. outdoor training facility mote these great career options and help peo- Hospital located at 4200 Houma Boulevard • Outdoor basketball training area ple identify their interests and goals.” in Metairie. Darcey can be reached at 889- Although geared toward elementary 7110 or at [email protected]. East Jefferson • Field Turf for speed & agility training grade students through post-secondary stu- General Hospital, Louisiana’s first Nurse • Baseball hitting cage with instructions by dents, everyone is invited to come. Magnet hospital, is a publicly owned, not-for- Departments throughout the hospital will profit community hospital, providing care to Coach Jeff Lipari (2-time National Champion have booths with professionals standing by to the residents of the East Bank of Jefferson with the LSU Tigers) answer questions and to provide interactive Parish and surrounding communities.

Deep periodontal pockets Come by our facility at 3921 Williams Blvd. and linked with ECG abnormalities talk with Coach Duke Rousse, the areas best By M. SUSAN M. FELDER, D.D.S with pockets less than two millimeters. They speed, strength and agility coach for high school & also found that subjects with attachment loss young athletic performance enhancement or call P atients greater than 2.5 millimeters had a signifi- with deep peri- cant risk for ECG abnormalities. 443-5152 to schedule an appointment. odontal pock- Elevated levels of the inflammatory ets have an compounds C-reactive protein, interleukin-6 increased risk and neutrophils associated with periodontitis for electrocar- may cause inflammatory changes to athero- To set up personal hitting diographic sclerotic lesions, increasing the risk of car- abnormalities, diac events, the researchers concluded. instruction call suggesting a “Considering these results, the relation- Coach Jeff Lipari at heightened risk ship between periodontitis and ECG abnor- of cardiovascu- malities observed in this study suggests a 885-1077 or 613-7696. lar disease, relationship between periodontitis and car- according to new study results. diovascular disease,” said lead researcher Dr. Dental researchers from Kyushu Yoshihiro Shimazaki. University in Japan examined the oral and The preceding article was based on infor- To allow your child to be the best athlete they can general health of 1,111 subjects including mation obtained from the American Dental 957 who had at least ten teeth and did not Association’s website at www.ada.org. ★ be, call the Sports Performance Center at Kenner have a history of cardiovascular disease. Orthopedic & Sports Therapy. They found that subjects with deep peri- Susan M. Felder D.D.S. is a general dentist odontal pockets with a mean probing depth who has practiced continuously in north greater than two millimeters, had an Kenner for over 26 years. Dr. Felder’s office increased risk for electrocardiographic, or is located at 4134 Florida Avenue, Suite 101. (504) 443-5152 ECG, abnormalities as compared to subjects 26A MARCH 2006 KENNER ST★R

★ Gardening ★ March horticultural hints When finished, add new shrubs and color for a needed boost. Lynne Dimm, owner of Lynne Dimm’s plants in the front of the bed. Choose from At the end of the month you can plant Nursery, LLC, located at 27 West 27th petunias, snaps, dianthus, pansies, kale, salvia, impatiens, begonias, vincas, agera- Street, is a registered and licensed cabbage, bacopa, or nemesis. Finally, push tum, cosmos, verbena, coleus, Dahlberg Louisiana horticulturist and landscape con- the mulch back over this area and enjoy! daisies, marguerite daisies, purselane, por- tractor, is a wholesale grower of bedding tulaca and copper plants. plants and has over 30 years experience in By LYNNE DIMM Other hints for March gardening: Get outside and make a difference by the industry. Lynne Dimm can be reached People have been asking for queen planting flowers and, while you are on via email at [email protected], 468- March is the busiest month for garden- palms, but they are not cold hardy so it is your knees planting, pray for no more hur- 5467or visit Dimm’s website at ers and garden suppliers. A few folks may best not to plant them too soon. They are ricanes. ★ www.lynnedimmsnursery.com. have already braved the cold and prepared in the same class as hibiscus, crotons, their garden beds for spring planting, but ixora and other tropical plants, and are a most have waited until this month to New Orleans favorite. ★ ★ begin. You can get your tomato plants in now, Community To get ready for planting, first pull but cover them on cold nights. Tomatoes back mulch to the very front of the bed, need to get started now in order to grow Kenner employees to be then proceed to turn the soil all around the and establish themselves before our shrubs while taking care not to disturb the intensely hot weather sets in. cross-trained as pump operators roots. On this area, sprinkle a bale of peat After the rough period of winter and moss and 15-5-10 fertilizer and then turn wind your lawn sustained in the storm, it is The city of Kenner, in conjunction with “safe houses” for pump operators at the the soil again to mix everything together. time to fertilize it with lawn food plus iron Jefferson Parish, will begin a program to cross- Duncan Canal and Grandlake stations. train eight members of the Kenner Public These shelters, paid for by Jefferson Parish, Works Department to operate the Duncan will be constructed to withstand the fiercest Canal and Grandlake pumping stations. of storms as well as high water so that oper- Selection of city employees is slated to ators can remain in the city during a hurri- begin in March. The names of those city cane or storm event. Bidding for the struc- Join Us For An Event— employees who will eventually man the tures is already underway, and both are We Invite Your Membership. pumps will be submitted to Jefferson Parish. expected to be near completion in time for THE KENNER PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S The workers will then be trained for approx- the 2006 hurricane season. ASSOCIATION’S (KPWA) MEETINGS WILL BE HELD imately three to four hours a day, two to “This is an incredible step for us in three days a week throughout the upcoming Kenner,” said Kenner Mayor Phil Capitano. TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2006 months, in order to learn the pumping sys- “Jefferson Parish President Aaron AT THE tem under the guidance of trained Jefferson Broussard and his pumping station staff are GRAND BALLROOM – THE RADISSON Parish personnel. The Kenner workers will working very diligently to train our city NEW ORLEANS AIRPORT HOTEL 2150 Veterans Boulevard in Kenner be called to the pumping stations during rain personnel so that we are better prepared to events to see the system in action so that handle something as small as a few inches Call 962-3930 to make luncheon reservations they may get the actual “hands-on” experi- of rain as well as a massive storm like ence of dealing with the pumps when the Katrina. We are committed to providing the For Men and Women Networking begins at 11:30 a.m. Lunch at noon. water levels in the parish begin to rise. sense of security residents need so that they In addition, the city will receive two will renovate or rebuild here.” ★ Info: 962-3930 Protect yourself from financial scams Financial scams never really seem to go Department to report the crime. away. From Internet fraud to bank examin- Before following through with any sus- er scams, it is important that you know picious transaction, research the source enough information to recognize these thoroughly to avoid being conned. The CENTURY crimes and keep yourself from becoming a same goes for Internet transactions. A cou- victim. ple of tips to avoid being scammed online The bank examiner scam is one of the include: TITLE most popular financial scams. This crime Beware of contest entries – Con artists involves a con artist posing as bank securi- sometimes use contest entry forms to iden- “WE CLOSE REAL ESTATE ty, a bank examiner, or any other financial tify potential victims. TRANSACTIONS FOR YOU” official. The criminals prey on trusting cit- Get the details – Legitimate sellers RANDY LOVITT izens and will ask you to help catch a dis- always give specifics about a product and Notary Public honest teller working at your local bank. its price, contact information, delivery Real Estate Sales, Mortgages, The con artist will ask you to meet him or time, refund and cancellation policies and Donations, 1031 Tax Free Exchanges her after you have withdrawn money from terms of warranty. a given account. They’ll then ask you to Know who you’re dealing with – If a • Expert Closing Assistance — In Operation over 11 years hand over the cash and give you a phony seller or charity is unfamiliar, check on • In-House Problem Solving Real Estate Title Attorneys — You’ll need this receipt. You are assured that all of your them through the Better Business Bureau at • We keep you Informed — We return your Calls money will be placed back in the bank with 581-6222. • Convenient Locations — Free validated Parking this receipt, which is never true since bank “Anyone can fall victim to a con artist • Our Costs are Competitive — Our Work is Accurate examiners would never ask to use your and it’s nothing to be embarrassed of,” said money in an investigation. Kenner Police Chief Nick Congemi. “It’s METAIRIE NORTHSHORE If you or someone you know ever important that these crimes are reported One Lakeway Center 830-7979 209 Highway 22 West, Suite G 3900 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 605 FAX Madisonville, Louisiana 70447 receives a call or solicitation that sounds because even the smallest amount of infor- Metairie, Louisiana 70002 831-2609 similar to the bank examiner scam, it is mation can help to catch these criminals.” ★ important that you call the Kenner Police KENNER ST★R MARCH 2006 27A

★ Automotive ★ Regular checkups are good for your car’s health maintenance is the key to reliable performance – and it time to check the brakes. A good rule of thumb is to check your can mean savings down the road. brakes at the 6,000 to 7,500 mile mark, when tires should be rotat- A five-point preventive maintenance program is rec- ed. If your vehicle isn’t stopping like it should, don’t hesitate, bring ommended to keep your car running smoothly: it into your car care center today for an inspection of your automo- • Unless your driving is mostly highway miles, bile . By SCOTT ZIMMERMAN today’s engines will run better and last longer with clean • Thoroughly flush coolant systems and replace with the appro- oil every 3,000 miles or three months, including a filter priate antifreeze at least once every two years to minimize metal Today’s family automobile is a sophisticated, com- change. A $35 oil change can save you from costly deterioration and to keep the system flowing. And be sure to use the puter controlled mechanical marvel that requires less engine repairs later. correct water-to-coolant mix. Check the coolant reservoir monthly care and is often more dependable than its predecessors. • An unusual noise or a gentle tug on the steering (and the windshield washer reservoir, too) and top off as needed. But to keep your car running smoothly, basic preventive wheel when stopping are common warning signs that it’s • As part of your car’s regular maintenance, ask your car techni- cian to make sure the battery cover is in place and that the battery is firmly anchored. Most important, have a technician clean the bat- tery of corrosion, especially the electrical posts. Check-Engine Light: An illuminated check-engine light on your OPEN TO THE PUBLIC dashboard is your car’s early warning system that something is wrong. It could be as simple as a loose gas cap or spark plug wire, or a seri- ous forewarning of a mechanical failure. Take your car to your car care center as soon as possible to diagnose and fix the problem. ★ Clown Scott Zimmerman is the owner of Scotty’s Tire and Automotive, Inc., a family-owned and operated full-service tire and automotive shop, located at 4200 Williams Boulevard in Kenner. Store hours are 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday. Scotty’s web- Extravaganza site is www.scottystireauto.com. and Parade rty Free Pa

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★ Community ★ CD sales to benefit Edward Nikolaus, Jr. Owner local children’s charity Angel’s Place, which provides a loving Place office at 4323 Division Street, Suite and caring environment for children diag- 20 in Metairie, “Come Together Now” can nosed with life-threatening illnesses, also be downloaded on iTunes and recently announced the release of a song Rhapsody, or through www.cometogether- and a video, “Come Together Now,” the nowonline.com. Some of Over 25 Years Experience • Works With Any Insurance Company • Lifetime Warranty sales from which will the 26 recording artists WORLD CLASS COLLISION AND DETAIL CENTER go toward help- include Celine Dion, 2835 Virginia Street • Kenner • 467-7775 ing the organi- Natalie Cole, Nick Carter, zation raise Joss Stone, Jesse money to build McCartney, Patty Mills Construction an Angels’ Place LaBelle, Wyclef Jean, children’s home Chingy, Gavin DeGraw, in the greater Anthony Hamilton, The RENOVATIONS NEVER FELT SO GOOD! New Orleans Game, JoJo, John area.The project Legend, Kimberley Serving Satisfied Customers Since 1965 was developed Locke, Brain through the efforts McKnight, AJ of movie actress McLean, Mya, Aaron RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL and songwriter Carter, Stacie Orrico, TOTAL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR Sharon Stone and Kelly Price, Lee Ryan, songwriter Denise Angie Stone, Garu, Glenn Lewis, Tren’l, RENOVATIONS Rich, along with producers and songwriters R.L. Hugger, and Ruben Studdard. Mark Feist and Damon Sharpe. For more information about Angel’s Phone: 504-341-6097 Available at Caffe Caffe in Mandeville Place, call 455-2620 or visit www.angel- 1-800-348-0406 and Metairie, Khaki’s Kafe in Gretna, PJ’s splace.org. ★ Coffee in Clearview Mall, and the Angel’s HURRICANE HELP THAT’S HERE TO STAY! German Coast Farmers’ Market SATURDAYS – 8:00 a.m until noon

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Meat homemade sausages, andouille, quail, rabbit, beef, pork, chicken, duck

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Ormond Plantation, 13786 River Road, Destrehan, 70047 www.germancoastfarmersmarket.org KENNER ST★R MARCH 2006 29A ★ ★ Community FREE ESTIMATES Winn-Dixie reopens (within 48 hours) north Kenner store Quick Start Up! On February 1, 2006, Winn-Dixie Hurricane Katrina and was completely reopened its north Kenner store with a rebuilt, including all new fixtures, a new king cake cutting and presentation of a roof and a redesigned interior. The store $40,000 donation to Kenner public features a full-service pharmacy, floral schools from Winn-Dixie and Sara Lee department and deli. through the SHOPA Kids in Need Winn-Dixie’s New Orleans division 504-467-0788 Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the includes 125 stores in the New Orleans, 4228 Williams Blvd., Suite 210 • Kenner School, Home and Office Products Biloxi/Gulfport, Hattiesburg/Laurel, Licensed & Insured Association. Meridian, Mobile/Pensacola, Panama The store, located at 4041 Williams City, Baton Rouge and Lafayette areas. To Boulevard at the corner Vintage date, it has reopened 114 stores closed by “This grilled burger (8 oz. chuck) had a GREAT SMOKY FLAVOR that honestly rivaled ★ some of the better burger joints in town.” Boulevard, was severely damaged in hurricanes in 2005. The “Unknown Food Critic”, WWL-TV Review of Laketown Grill

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