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"Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ." – Rom. 10:17 (NIV) Los Isleños Fiesta 2019 Scheduled For Next Weekend zarote will perform during the performances. Timbayba is the annual Los Isleños Fiesta. The name of a volcano in Lanzarote. Campo family from Lanzarote The Philippine Cultural settled along Bayou Terre aux Group, organized by the Filipino Boeufs in 1779 and helped to Society, will also perform during found St. Bernard Civil Parish. both days of Fiesta 2019. Fili- Thirty-three members of Tim- pinos began settling in St. Ber- bayba will perform tradition- nard Parish in the late 18th cen- al folk music of the Canaries. tury along the shores of Lake There are three tiers of vocalists, Borgne. Ultimately, the Filipino musicians and a large dance and Isleno communities inter- troupe. The group is directed by married. An array of modern Jesus “Suso” de Leon Quintero, popular music groups is also an accomplished authority on scheduled to perform during Fi- the folk music tradition of the esta 2019. Canaries. Timbayba was es- Living history and Isleno folk Los Isleños Fiesta 2019 is nance and development of Los tablished in 1986 and has per- culture as it evolved in Louisiana scheduled for the weekend im- Isleños Museum Complex. Chil- formed extensively throughout will also be on display during mediately following Mardi Gras, dren 12 years old and younger the Canaries, Portugal, and the Fiesta 2019 on the grounds March 9th and 10th, 2019 on the will be admitted free of charge. Spanish mainland. The group surrounding Los Isleños His- grounds of Los Isleños Museum The cultural centerpiece of the has made multiple recordings of toric Village. Duck decoy carv- Complex, 1345 – 1357 Bayou festival will be performances Canarian folkloric music and is ing, pirogue building, trawl net Road, St. Bernard, Louisiana. by Timbayba, a folkloric group renowned for the use of authen- making, model boats, trapping, An entrance fee of $3.00 per headquartered in Lanzarote Is- tic traditional clothing during quilting and other aspects of person will be charged to raise land, Canaries. This is the first funds to support the mainte- time a folkloric group from Lan- See LOS ISLEÑOS on Page 3

Last name beginning with J – M on Friday, March 29th Registration for Pre-K 4 Opens Last name beginning with N – Q on Monday, April 8th Last name beginning with R & S on Tuesday, April 9th St. Bernard Parish Public School District is one of the few dis- Last name beginning with T – Z on Monday, April 15th tricts in the state to offer a universal, tuition free Four Year Old In addition to the dates above, additional applications will be Preschool Program. This program is for all children residing in the accepted Wednesday, May 8th and Wednesday, May 15th. During parish who will be four years of age by September 30, 2019. Pre- the months of June and July, applications will be accepted on school classes are located on the St. Bernard Parish Public School Wednesday of each week. sites. The classes follow the Louisiana Birth to Five Early Learn- All applications and required documents will be accepted at the ing and Development Standards (ELDS) and are taught by certified Joseph Davies Preschool Office, located at 4101 Mistrot Street, teachers who are assisted by trained paraprofessionals. Meraux, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Initial registration for the 2019-2020 school year will be held The applications must be submitted in person by the legal par- based on the first letter of the student’s last name as follows: ent/guardian of the child. Only completed applications will be giv- Last name beginning with A & B on Wednesday, March 20th en consideration for placement. Applications can be download- Last name beginning with C – E on Thursday, March 21st ed on the district’s website at www.sbpsb.org/prek. Last name beginning with F – I on Wednesday, March 27th If you need any further assistance, please call (504) 267-3310. Read your St. Bernard News on the go. Find us on your favorite social media platform, or scan the provided QR Codes with your mobile device.

INDEX Calendar of Events...... 2 Local News...... 1, 4 Education...... 6, 8 Obituaries...... 9-11 Church Directory...... 2 State News...... 3 Classifieds...... 7 2 Church Directory & Calendar Wednesday, March 6, 2019 - The St. Bernard News

Assembly of God Sunday 8am • Wednesday 7pm Church 494-7378 Gethsemane Lutheran 1561 Hwy. 46, St. Bernard, Sun. Church 271-4254 services 10am & 5:30pm 2825 Paris Rd, Chalmette Wed. Bible study 7pm Worship 10am Assumption of Our Gospel Temple 272-0123 • Lady Catholic Church 301 E. Morales (behind Breaux Mart) 682-5607 • 6951 Hwy. 39, Chalmette, LA Braithwaite Tue. & Thu. masses Sunday 10:30AM • Wed. 7:00pm 7:30am • Sat. 4pm • Sun. 11am Greater South Shore Submit Your Events to [email protected] or call us at 504-832-1481. Bethlehem Baptist F.G.B.C. Church 682-0675 “Rebuilding the family Structure” • 2019 Los Islenos Fiesta, The Los Islenos nps.gov/jela. 111 Bethlehem Lane, Braithwaite 7408 west Judge Perez Dr., Arabic, Sun. School 8am, worship 9am La 70032 • 278-8854 Heritage and Cultural Society are seeking, Daily Thu. Bible study 7pm Sun. worship 9:00am Men, Women, Girls and Boys of Canary Is- • Battle of New Orleans Talk, Discover Weekly, Tuesday Call on Me Ministries a Wed Bible study (Bread of Life) 6:45 non-denominational Christian Church Lighthouse Pentecos- land Descent for our Heritage Program. Age 1815's Battle of New Orleans with a rang- • Kiwanis Club of St. Bernard/Arabi 298-1019 • 3620 De La Ronde Dr. tal Church 272-0785•7724 E. groups and date are as followed. Islenitas, er talk 10:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. daily. No Luncheon, college scholarships, Key Club, Sunday 10am, Hands-on-Prayer is St. Bernard Hwy., Violet Sun. school Boys and Girls ages 5 yrs. to 12 yrs.; Ju- talk on Tuesday, March 5; battlefield closed Builders Clubs, K-Kids, Read-to-Ride, Read Tues-Thurs 12-3pm 10am, worship 11am Carolyn Park Presbyte- Wed. Bible Study 7pm niors, Boys and Girls ages 13 yrs. to 19 yrs.; for Mardi Gras. Free. Chalmette Battlefield Around the World, reading incentive pro- rian Church Living Cornerstone Seniors. Men and Women 20 yrs. and up. of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and gram and the well known Terrific Kids and 7408 W. Judge Perez Dr, Arabi. Church International The Heritage Program will be on Saturday, Preserve, 8606 West St. Bernard Highway, Terrific Teens programs in parish schools 733-2326 • Sun. worship 11am 714 W. St. Bernard Pkwy., Chalmette Church of Braithwaite 228-6401 March 9 at 11:30. For more information you Chalmette. 281-0510 or www.nps.gov/jela. are a few of the projects. Anyone interested Christ 250-8492 Sun. service 10am can call Kathy at (504) 494-5848. • History Talk, Discover 300 years of New in learning more about or joining the Kiwan- 200 De La Ronde Dr. Sun. Bible Miracle Baptist Cather- study 9am, worship 10am & 6pm dral (Adance the King- Orleans history and culture. 9:30 a.m. Tues- is Club community service organization can Wed. Bible study 7pm dom of God) 913-9008 JANUARY 22 - MAY 8, 2019 day-Saturday. No talk Tuesday, March 5; join them for lunch each Tuesday, noon at Celebration Church 7403 W Judge Perez Dr., Violet • Telling Tales at the St. Bernard Parish center closed for Mardi Gras. Free. French Rock & Carlo’s Sicilian Room, or call Robby 831-9673 • 7500 W. Judge Perez Sun. Breakfast 9:30a-10:00a Dr., Arabi Sunday worship 9am & Sunday School 10a-10:30a Library, 2600 Palmisano Blvd., Chalmette Quarter Visitor Center of Jean Lafitte Na- at (504) 616-7312. 10:45am Sun. Worship 10:30a-11:30a Tue. 7p-8p Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. and tional Historical Park and Preserve, 419 Christ Lutheran Church D.S Grandberry Sr. (Senior Pastor) Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Free story pro- Decatur Street, New Orleans. 504-589- Weekly, Thursday 3300 Jupiter Drive ~ Chalmette [email protected] (504) 342-2830 [email protected] gram for pre-readers and up. 3882;221 or www.nps.gov/jela. • St. Bernard Social Ride, Start your New Sunday Worship 10:00 am • Walk the Wetlands - Explore Louisiana Year with our bike riding group. We ride at Bible Study Sunday 9:00 am Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic MARCH 8 - APRIL 12, 2019 swamp and marsh on a ranger-guided walk night with lighted wheels through neigh- Christian Fellowship Church 271-3441 Family Worship Center 2320 Paris Rd, Chalmette masses: • St. Bernard Catholic Church Annual 10:00 a.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Free. Bara- borhoods in St. Bernard Parish. Meet at 6 5816 E. Judge Perez Dr, Violet • Sat. 4pm • Sun. 7am, 8:30am, Lenten Seafood Dinners, 2805 Bayou taria Preserve of Jean Lafitte National His- PM, Ride at 7 PM (sharp). Meets at First 324-4092 10:30am & 7pm (Spanish) 2pm Sun. Service 8am Road, St. Bernard, 5PM-8PM. Prices vary torical Park and Preserve, 6588 Barataria Baptist Church, Chalmette, 305 E. St. Ber- Wed. Bible Study 6pm Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church 682-7070 depending on the dinner or po-boy. We Blvd. in Marrero (near Crown Point). 689- nard Hwy., Chalmette, LA. Lights on sale A Closer Walk, Meeting 2621 Colonial Blvd., Violet Masses have fried shrimp, oysters (when available), 3690;10 or www.nps.gov/jela. before the ride. $7.00/wheel. On FB - “St the Need Ministry Mon., Wed., Thurs & Fri. 8:00am • 682-0333 • 6201 E. St Bernard Hwy, Tues. 6:00pm • Sat. 4:00pm fish, stuffed crabs along with lots of sides • Family Fishing Day, Bring your own pole Bernard Social Ride” and join our group. Violet, La 70092 • Sun. 9:00&11:00am Sun. Service 8am such as green beans, potato salad, baked and tackle or borrow a practice casting Mon. Bible Study 6:30 pm Peace and Prayer mac, shrimp fettuccini, gumbo, etc. Drinks pole, earn a Junior Ranger badge, and join Monthly, 4th Wednesday Thurs. prayer service 6:30 pm Ministries 919-6625 2900 Oakridge Blvd., Violet and desserts are also available for $1.00 the fun at Twin Canals. No license required • St. Bernard Parish Hospital’s Alzhei- Corinne Missionary Worship service, prayer and praise, each. for kids 15 and under. Free; reservations mer’s Caregiver Support Group, de- Baptist Church bible study 10am Sunday 5620 E. Judge Perez Dr. 272-0558 suggested but not required; call preserve signed to provide emotional, educational, Sun. school, 10am, worship 8am Poydras Baptist Bible study 7pm Wed. Church of St. Bernard MARCH 13, 2019 to sign up. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Saturday, and social support for caregiver’s through 8213 Saro Lane. 237-3538 • ALL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL/ March 9. Barataria Preserve of Jean Lafitte regularly scheduled meetings. Participants Cornerstone Church of Sun. Bible study 9:30am, worship God 504-382-1144 10:30am POSTAL EMPLOYEES, as well as mem- National Historical Park and Preserve, 6588 develop methods and skills to solve prob- 4905 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet Sunday services 9 & 11:15 am Praise Temple bers of neighboring chapters are cordially Barataria Blvd. in Marrero (near Crown lems. The group encourages caregivers to Discipleship classes 10:30 am Sun. Fellowship invited to join NARFE Vernon N. Landry Point). 689-3690;10 or www.nps.gov/jela. maintain their own personal, physical, and Wed./Thurs. Bible study 7pm (504) 650-1794 Fri. Prayer services 7pm 7517 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet St. Bernard Chapter 1398 for our monthly • Understanding Barataria Preserve emotional health, as well as optimally care Bus ride available. Sun. 10:30am, luncheon/meeting at 11 a.m., in the Sicil- Canoe Trek, Paddle the preserve, watch for the person with dementia. St. Bernard Bible Study Thu. 7:00pm Covenant United Meth- ian Room of Rocky and Carlos Restaurant, birds, identify plants, and learn about the Parish Hospital first floor conference room, odist Church Second Missionary 115 E. D’Amour St. • 271-3763 Baptist Church 613 St. Bernard Highway. We are pleased to changes that spring brings to the wetlands. 2 PM. Sun. Service 11am 2109 Caluda Lane, Violet announce that Ms. Nancy McKinney, BCBS Canoes and life jackets provided. Ages 18 Delacroix Hope Baptist Services 8am Sunday, Sunday School 9:30am, Customer Representative for the Feder- and up. Free but space limited so registra- Weekly, Tues. & Wed. 452-6092 Mission Bible Study 7pm on Wednesday 1932 Bayou Rd, St. Bernard al Employee Program, will be our guest tion required; email kimberly_cooke@part- • Telling Tales at the St. Bernard Parish Sun. worship 11am St. Bernard Baptist speaker. For additional information, contact ner.nps.gov to sign up. 9:00 a.m.-noon., Library, 2600 Palmisano Blvd., Chalmette Bible Study 10am Church 881-6723 [email protected], publici- Sunday, March 31. Barataria Preserve of Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. and Faith Baptist Church of 2615 Jacob, Chalmette Sun. service at 11am Chalmette 682-1144 ty officer. Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Free story pro- 4825 E. St. Bernard Hwy. Sun. St. Bernard Catholic Preserve, 6588 Barataria Blvd. in Marrero gram for pre-readers and up. School 10am, Service 11am and Church 281-2267 6pm • Wed. 7pm 2805 Bayou Rd, St. Bernard masses (near Crown Point). 689-3690;10 or www. First Asia Baptist Mon/Wed/Fri 8:30am Sun. 9am Church 432-2525 St. Paul Ministries Events in nearby Parishes 2408 Walkers Ln, Meraux Sun. 228-3932 School 10:30am, worship 8am 7724 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet • FEBRUARY 28, 2019 - NeedToBreathe. Thur. Bible Study 7pm Sun. Service 8am • Thu. 6pm Saenger Theatre, New Orleans. Tickets First Baptist Church of St. Luke Baptist St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office for NEEDTOBREATHE are on sale at the Chalmette 277-2939 Church 682-3718 or 418-7492 305 E. St. Bernard Hwy. 126 Poindexter Lane, Braithwaite Addiction Resource Program Saenger Theatre Box Office, ticketmaster. Sun. Fellowship 9:30am, Service Sun. worship 8am com or by calling 800-745-3000. The box 10:45am & 6pm • Wed. Service 6:30pm Trumpet of Truth The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Addiction Resource Program helps residents office, located at 1111 Canal St., is open Ministry 7451 W. St. Bernard First Pentecostal Hwy, Arabi. Sun. School 9am • struggling with an addiction, whether it be substance abuse, or even gam- Monday through Friday 10am to 5pm. Church of Chalmette Service 10am All tickets subject to applicable service 2015 Palmisano Blvd., 710-0600 Tues. & Thurs Bible Study 7pm bling related, find the resources they need to better cope with their situation. Sun. School 10:30am charges and fees. World Prayer The program provides individuals and/or their families with information on Wed. Bible Study 7:30pm • MARCH 9, 2019 - Zac Brown Band. All Fri. Youth Service 7:30pm Tabernacle 504-356-6901 resources available to them, such as rehabilitation programs, detox centers, 4030 Paris Rd., Chalmette dates, cities and venues below are subject Garden of Prayer Sunday 10am • Movement Youth therapeutic plans of action and faith-based assistance. If you or someone you Family Worship Center Service Wednesday 7pm to change. For more information please 419-0288 • 2605 Munster, Meraux Senior Pastor Derek Buchert may know could benefit from this program and would like more information, Listing additions or changes send to: call Stanley Simeon, program facilitator, at (504) 517-2944 or (504) 278-7659. The St. Bernard News 190 Hickory Avenue, Suite 6 • New Orleans, LA 70123 Participation in the program is kept confidential. Phone: 504-832-1481 Fax: 504-837-5923 What's Happening Email: [email protected] — CONTINUES ON PG. 10 — Wednesday, March 6, 2019 - The St. Bernard News State News 3

to get access to these guns. I spoke with Laura Ingraham on Fox News about this issue. THE SCALISE CAPITOL REPORT Supporting President Trump's Efforts to Secure the Border Fighting to Protect Second Amendment Rights Speaker Nancy Pelosi also brought froward a resolution to end Earlier this week, Speaker Nancy Pelosi held votes on two President Trump's declaration of a national emergency at the south- gun-control bills claiming these two bills will prevent gun violence, ern border. While Speaker Pelosi and her liberal lieutenants refuse but the reality is they will make criminals out of law-abiding citizens. to support the money necessary to secure our border, President I strongly opposed both Democrat gun-control bills brought for- Trump took an oath to keep our country safe, and is using all legal ward under the guise of background checks. Republicans identified tools available to protect Americans from the crime, drugs, and hu- many problems and the Democrat majority shut out almost every man trafficking that comes across our southern border every day. one of our solutions. The Democrats think just saying ‘background Speaker Pelosi’s resolution blocking the national emergency dec- checks’ makes this good legislation, but these bills make criminals laration is another example of her refusal to secure our border, and out of law-abiding citizens. would leave Americans less safe. I was proud to stand with victims Specifically under H.R. 8, the Background Checks Act of 2019, of illegal immigrant crime and vote against this useless and irre- if you loan your gun to a friend and he wants to go to the shooting sponsible resolution. range to see if this is the right kind of gun to protect himself, which I spoke about the importance of securing the border at a press he has a right to do under the Second Amendment, that act would conference this week. make you a criminal subject to a year in jail and up to a $100,000 Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler! fine. We tried to fix that problem, and Democrats shut us out. Happy Mardi Gras from my family to yours! Americans use firearms for self-defense. That is the basis of the It is an honor to represent you in Congress. For more information Second Amendment. Our Founding Fathers believed every Amer- please visit my website, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook pages. ican had a right to defend themselves. Every day, on average, in God Bless, this country guns are used by good people to defend themselves Steve Scalise against bad people and H.R. 8 is going to make it harder for them House Majority Whip $50,000 Unclaimed Powerball Prize Sold in Harahan Set to Expire April 4 As of today, no one has stepped forward to claim a $50,000 Louisiana Lottery Powerball prize won on Oct. 6, 2018. The win- ning ticket was purchased at Sav N Time on Jefferson Highway in Harahan and is set to expire April 4, 2019. The winning ticket matched four of the five white-ball numbers drawn and the red Powerball number to win $50,000. The win- ning numbers for the Oct. 6 drawing were 01-22-27-53-67 and the Powerball number was 15. “We look forward to the winner coming forward to claim this prize. In the meantime, the individual should treat the ticket as cash,” said Lottery President Rose Hudson. “It is also a good idea to sign the back of the ticket for security purposes.” The holder of the winning ticket has until 5 p.m. on the date of expiration to claim the prize, subject to the Lottery’s hours of op- eration. Winnings are subject to applicable federal and state tax withholdings. Prizes greater than $600 may be claimed at any of the Lottery’s five regional offices located throughout the state or at Lottery headquarters in Baton Rouge. Winners of the Lottery’s draw-style games must claim their prize within 180 days of the drawing. After prizes have passed their redemption deadlines, they are deposited into the Lottery’s unclaimed prize fund, which is returned to players in the form of increased payouts on scratch-off games and player promotions. Ticket purchasers must be at least 21 years of age. The Lottery encourages responsible play and urges anyone or friends of any- one with a gambling problem to call toll free 1-877-770-7867 for help. A list of large unclaimed prizes set to expire in the next 90 days can be found on the Lottery’s website at www.louisianalot- tery.com/unclaimed-prizes. 4 Local News Wednesday, March 6, 2019 - The St. Bernard News McDonald's of St. Bernard's KIWANIS KORNER - Athlete of the Week -

[L-R]: TOP: Bryce Favalora, Bryan Favalora, Christopher Fox, Teddy Hebert, Manny Marenco, Manny's Aunt, Jacob Cassreino, Aaron Cassreino, James Dobson, Jr., Kayla Mann and Aden Koepp. BOTTOM: Kaysen DeFranza, Joshua DeFranza, Maria Dasilva, Emily Dasilva, Jordan Mahler, Shannan Mahler, Kristine Koepp (Kiwanis co-chair of parades for children and adults with special needs) and Nicholas Koepp (Kiwanis co- chair of parades for children and adults with special needs).

Alanna Donaldson Submitted by Robert Showalter Girls Basketball This year the Kiwanis Club of St. Bernard- Arabi had an amaz- ing opportunity to host a donated float from the Knights of Neme- Alanna is a Junior on the girls basketball team. She had 20 sis Social Club and Parade for 10 children and adults with special points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists in a first round playoff victo- needs. We had children from almost every school involved along ry against Lafayette High! Alanna was awarded a plaque, a free with the Arc of Chalmette. In just a month's time the communi- meal and a dessert from the McDonald's of St Bernard. Congrat- ty rallied together to gather donations of beads, trinkets, stuffed ulations Alanna! animals and throws. The smile's on these children's and adult's faces that were able to be part of this makes every effort worth it. Thank you Knights of Nemesis for the donation of the float. Thank you to the community of St. Bernard for coming together for this cause. Thank you for the participants who joined us. Garofalo Helps Serve Lunch State Rep. Ray Garofalo was invited to help serve lunch at Our Lady of Prompt Succor School as part of the Archdiocese Of New Orleans’ School Nutrition Week.

[L-R]: Joann Martin, Carol Barriere, Cindy Hart, April Wood, Legislative staffer John Scurich, State Rep. Ray Garofalo, and Karen Matrix. Wednesday, March 6, 2019 - The St. Bernard News Advertisement 5 6 Education Wednesday, March 6, 2019 - The St. Bernard News

Just Like New. WE NOW SELL NEW Kiwanis Club And Kiwanis Foundation & USED TIRES. Application Deadline Dates Approaching Only Better WE NOW OFFER TIRE REPAIRS, TOO! The Kiwanis Club of St. Bernard - Arabi and its Foundation have set deadline dates for receiving applications for their annual scholarships. Two of the scholarships, the Kiwanis Club- John Richard Bienvenu (Scholarship Application Due March 29, 2019) and St. Bernard Foundation Scholarship (Scholarship Applica- Complete Auto Body tion Due March 29, 2019) are for four years with a total value of & Mechanical Repairs $4,800. Additionally, a one year scholarship valued at $1,200 will We Accept All Insurance Claims be awarded by Gulf Coast Bank & Trust in coordination with the Come as a customer...Leave like family Kiwanis Club-John Bienvenu Scholarship. High school students who will graduate this spring and who 3019 Jean Lafi tte Pkwy., Lang & Sons currently reside in St. Bernard Parish are eligible to apply for the Chalmette scholarships. However, as per the criteria established by the BODY & PAINT SHOP 504-278-1954 Kiwanis Club of St. Bernard – Arabi in 1995, eligibility for John Richard Bienvenu and Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Scholarships is restricted to members of Key Clubs that are sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. Academic and/or community service requirements have been defined for these scholarships. To obtain applications for these scholarships, students are advised to see either their high school counselors or visit the Kiwanis website at: www.StBernardKiwan- is.org Mitch Perkins, President of the St. Benard Kiwanis Founda- tion said, “the awarding of these scholarships is a definite action that exemplifies our Kiwanis Mission Statement which is ‘Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world, one child and one community at a time. “ The late, Dr. Ralph Dauterive, who was a founding member of the Kiwanis Club of St. Bernard - Arabi and also a Kiwanian for 58 years val- ued the Kiwanis’ Scholarship Programs. Dr. Dauterive will be remembered for noting that the awarding of scholarships exem- plifies Kiwanis’ continuous commitment to support educational programs. Education activities and programs have been an em- phasis for the Kiwanis Club of St. Bernard-Arabi since its estab- lishment in 1957.

Wind Down Wednesdays Free Concert Series St. Bernard Parish Government will kick off the 2019 “Wind-Down Wednesdays” Concert Series on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. St. Bernard Parish Government Leisure Services will host six (6) FREE concerts as part of the Wind-Down Wednesdays Concert Series. The events will take place in Sidney Torres Park, located behind the Frederick J. Sigur Civic Center from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This will be a family oriented music experience. Please bring lounge chairs and picnic blankets. Food, drinks, art, crafts and various other vendor items will be available for pur- chase. If interested in becoming a vendor, please contact Denise Montalbano at 504-518-6031 for an application. Music Schedule: March 13th...... Harvey Jesus and Fire April 10th...... Cypress Pop Trio May 8th...... Swingaroux September 11th...... Kenny Kerth Jass October 9th...... August Rush November 13th ...... Faith Becnel & Music Krewe The Concert Series is made possible by grants obtained by the SBPG Grants Department, from St. Tammany Parish Commission on Cultural Arts, Louisiana Office of Cultural Development Divi- sion of Arts and ATMOS Energy. Wednesday, March 6, 2019 - The St. Bernard News Classifieds 7 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Services Mike’s Lawn Care, full service, quality work. Free estimates. Call 481-4286.

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LOS ISLEÑOS from Page 1 the folk culture and heritage will be displayed. The Houma Tribe sale on the festival grounds. of Native Americans, directed by Tribal Council member Monique Traditional food of the Isleno Community, such as arroz con pol- Verdin, has constructed a palmetto hut and village to interpret the lo, empanadas, croquettas, ropa vieja (pork roast with garbanzo presence of Native Americans with a traditional medicine garden. beans and potatoes), flan (egg custard), shrimp and grits and fried The Canary Islanders Heritage Society will discuss Isleno geneal- St. Bernard seafood will be included in the Fiesta 2019 menu. The ogy in Louisiana in the Cresap-Caserta House. All structures and St. Bernard Parish Tourist Commission will host the Spanish tapas interpretive displays will be opened in the Isleno Historic Village bar in the Coconut Island Barroom, featuring Spanish wines, Span- buildings and grounds each day of the fiesta from 11:00 a.m. to ish cheeses, Spanish chorizo and the Tortilla Espanola or Spanish 5:30 p.m. Local crafts people will also have booths with items for omelet. Society volunteers are preparing homemade sweets as well. The Fiesta 2019 program schedule is as follows: Saturday, March 9th, 2019 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Opening Ceremony 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon Heritage Program 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Javier Olondo and Asheson 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Timbayba 4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Philippine Cultural Group 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Bucktown Allstars 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. August Rush Sunday, March 10th, 2019 11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Invocation 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Philippine Cultural Group 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. OVI-G and the Froggies 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Timbayba 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. 90 Degrees West 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. MoJeaux For more information about Fiesta 2019, please com- municate with Society president and fiesta chairman Rhonda Rodriguez Hannan at (504) 615-9322 or rhonda- [email protected] or [email protected]. State Testing Begins In April State testing will take place for St. Bernard Parish stu- dents throughout the months of April and May. For stu- dents in 3rd and 4th grade, testing will take place April 29-May 3, 2019. Fifth through eighth grade students will be taking the English Language Arts and Mathematics tests April 4-5 and April 8, 2019. The students will be tak- ing the Science and Social Studies tests April 9-11, 2019. Paper-based testing will be given to students in grades 3 and 4. Computer-based testing will be given to grades 5-8. High school students taking Algebra, Geometry, Bi- ology, English II, English III and U.S. History will take an End of Course exam for each of these courses through- out the month of May. Students enrolled in state-approved home-study pro- grams and students currently enrolled in private or pa- rochial schools who plan to enter public schools next year for enrollment in grades 4 or 9 must register for this test. These students may participate in testing at their district public school during the scheduled testing ses- sions. Registration is required for participation. Registra- tion forms may be completed at the St. Bernard Parish School Board Administration Office at 200 E. St. Bernard Highway until March 22, 2019. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Registration forms may be faxed upon request. Printable registration forms and links to test informa- tion and preparation materials are available on the St. Bernard Parish School Board website at www.sbpsb.org/ testing. Students currently enrolled in St. Bernard Parish Public Schools are not required to register for state testing. Wednesday, March 6, 2019 - The St. Bernard News Obituaries 9 Frederick Clark, III Evelyn Long Arthur

Freddie departed this world at the age of 57 on Evelyn Long Arthur passed away peacefully at Monday, February 18, 2019, at his residence in her home surrounded by family on Sunday, Febru- Chalmette from complications following a motor- ary 24, 2019 at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the cycle accident. Born July 19, 1961 in New Orle- late Donald T. Arthur for 57 years. Loving mother ans, he grew up in the Frances Place subdivision of Debbie Randall (Keith) and the late Diane Arthur. in Meraux. Freddie was a professional hair stylist, Daughter of the late Webster Long and Julia Mi- part-time actor, amateur photographer, and bud- chel Long. Sister of Thelma Long, Margie Guillory, ding artist but will be most remembered for the Lucille Speziale, Audrey Burke, Webster Long Jr., passion of his last 30 years—rescuing, caring for, Walter Long, Julia McGovern and Joyce Schubert. and loving dogs. Proud grandmother of Ryan Randall (Catherine). Freddie graduated in 1979 from Promised Land Academy and then Also survived by many nieces and nephews. the School of Scientific Hair Design. He was also an honor student at Evelyn was born on August 30, 1931 in New Orleans, LA and was a Nunez Community College and just 2 courses shy of an associate de- resident of St. Bernard Parish for over 50 years. She was a member of gree. At Nunez, he was an SGA officer and senator, a student worker, Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Chalmette, LA. She will be forever re- and very involved in other college activities. He was a former member membered for her love and dedication to her family and deeply missed and past King for the Krewe of Armeinius. Freddie traveled a great deal by all of those whose lives she touched. in the 90s and especially loved Paris, Amsterdam, London, New York, Relatives and friends were invited to attend a visitation held at St. and L.A. He loved living near the French Quarter and remained in the Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Arabi area for most of his adult life. He tried giving the Northshore a go Saturday, March 2, 2019 from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 a.m. A funeral service with his family after Katrina, but just couldn’t bear to be away from all began at 11:00 a.m. She was laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gar- of the activities he loved in the city. His volunteer service included Vil- dens. lalobos Rescue Center, NO/AIDS Task Force, Locks of Love, and Animal To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernard- Rescue New Orleans. memorial.com. Anyone who knew him was aware of his devotion to his fur babies. It broke his heart when he lost Sydney and Paris. Until his death, his con- stant companions were London, Roman, and Petey. Freddie was pre- ceded in death by his parents Frederick W. Clark Jr. and JoAnn Clause Clark, and Godchild Robbie Clark. Survived by sister Donna Clark (Mary), brother Robert “Robbie” Clark Sr. (Nicole), nephew Wesley Ruffino, and Godchild Caitlin Voebel (Luke). He’ll be sorely missed by other nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles, cousins, and friends. A special thank you to Rocky Melinie, Laurie and Dena Marinello, Margaret Bader, and the numerous other friends and relatives for all of the kind and generous things you did for our brother. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue Street, in Chalmette, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held in Freddie’s honor at 1:00 p.m. Immediately following the memorial ser- vice, Freddie, along with his parents, Fred Clark, Jr. and JoAnn Clause Clark, will be laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Freddie’s memory to crescent- carehealth.org and Villalobos Rescue Center. To sign and view the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernard- memorial.com.

OBITS continue on Page 10 10 Events & Obituaries Wednesday, March 6, 2019 - The St. Bernard News What's Happening Doris Hunsinger — CONTINUED FROM PG. 2 — Doris "Dot" Alice Croal Williams Hunsinger passed away on Friday, February 18, 2019 visit ZacBrownBand.com. “Down the Rabbit at the age of 92. She was the wife of the late Joseph J. Williams, Jr. from February 7, Hole Live Tour” spring 2019 tickets available 1948 until his death on December 6, 1973 and the late Arl A. Hunsinger from February for purchase at: zacbrownband.com/tour 18, 1978 until his death on October 22, 1993. A native of New Orleans and a resident of • MARCH 17, 2019 - PINK's Beautiful Trau- St. Bernard Parish for 64 years. ma World Tour. Smoothie King Center, New Mother of Keith Williams (Carolyn) and Lynn W. Thibodeaux (Larry). Grandmother of Orleans. Tickets are on sale at ticketmaster. Blair Williams (Brandon) and Joseph J. Williams, III, (Shannon), and Cher Brownfield com or livenation.com. (Scott). Great Grandmother of Lauren Brownfield and Peyton Brownfield. She is sur- • MAY 7, 2019 - Evanescence. Saenger vived by her sister Elaine Croal Sena, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Theatre, New Orleans. Tickets for Evanes- Dot was preceded in death by her parents John David Croal and Ola Beatrice Stouff cence are on sale at the Saenger Theatre Box Marchadie. Office, ticketmaster.com, evanescence.com Dot was a homemaker most of her life, but prior to that she was employed at the Jung Hotel on Canal or by calling 800-745-3000. The box office, Street and Standard Fruit Steamship Company. A private service was held Friday, February 22, 2019. located at 1111 Canal St., is open Monday through Friday 10am to 5pm. All tickets sub- ject to applicable service charges and fees. 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All tickets subject to applicable service charges and fees. Her new WORTHY album will also be available free with ticket Matilda Nicolosa purchase in select markets. Exclusive meet & greet and VIP packages will be available via Matilda Nicolosa went to be with her Lord on February 26, 2019 at the age of 94. She Future Beat. was married to the late Leonce “Nat” Nicolosa. Daughter of the late Joseph Sanfilippo • MAY 23, 2019 - Paul McCartney: The and Lucy Diecidue Sanfilippo. She was preceded in death by her sister, Josephine San- Freshen Up Tour 2019. Smoothie King Cen- filippo, and brothers Ignatus Sanfilippo, Joseph Sanfilippo and Anthony St. Philip. She ter, New Orleans. For further information, is survived by her children, Constance Boteler (John), Deborah Crutti (Joseph), Leonce please visit http://paulmccartney.com/. Nicolosa, Jr. and Martin Nicolosa (Sharon), Joseph Ward (Julia) and Vivian Nicolosa Wil- • JUNE 8, 2019 - Derek Hough: Live! liams. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Saenger Theatre, New Orleans. Tickets are Matilda was born in New Orleans on October 12, 1924 and resided in St. Tammany on sale at the Saenger Theatre Box Office, Parish for the last 13 years. She faithfully attended worship service at Grace Memorial ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745- Baptist Church in Slidell, and her family finds great comfort and peace, knowing that 3000. The box office, located at 1111 Canal she is in Heaven with her Savior, the Lord Jesus. St., is open Monday through Friday 10am to The family would like to express their appreciation to the Council on Aging in Slidell for their kindness and 5pm. All tickets subject to applicable service support to our Mom, Matilda and other seniors, and to a very special friend, Emmett. charges and fees. Relatives and friends were invited to attend a visitation to be held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, • JUNE 13, 2019 - Weird Al Yankovic. Tick- 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA Monday, March 4, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A funeral service was ets for Weird Al Yankovic ($52.00 - $77.50) held in Matilda’s honor at 1:00 p.m. She was laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. are on sale at the Saenger Theatre Box Of- To sign and view the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com. fice, ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745- 3000. The box office, located at 1111 Canal St., is open Monday through Friday 10am to service charges and fees. • AUGUST 20, 2019 - Queen and Adam street-boys-tickets/artist/781254 5pm. All tickets subject to applicable service • AUGUST 1, 2019 - BRING IT! LIVE: The Lambert. Tickets for the Rhapsody tour are • OCTOBER 29, 2019 - The Chainsmokers. charges and fees. Dance Battle Tour. Tickets for Bring It! Live: on sale at LiveNation.com. Smoothie King Center, New Orleans. Gram- • JUNE 14-16, 2019 - Kinky Boots. Tickets The Dance Battle Tour are on sale at the • AUGUST 30, 2019 - The Backstreet Boys. my Award-winning artist/producer duo The for Kinky Boots are on sale at the Saenger Saenger Theatre Box Office, ticketmaster. Tickets are on sale at LiveNation.com. Ev- Chainsmokers have announced their massive Theatre Box Office, ticketmaster.com or by com or by calling 800-745-3000. The box of- ery ticket purchased to the North American “WORLD WAR JOY” North American headline calling 800-745-3000. The box office, lo- fice, located at 1111 Canal St., is open Mon- headlining tour will include one (1) phys- arena tour for fall. Tickets are on sale at Live- cated at 1111 Canal St., is open Monday day through Friday 10am to 5pm. All tickets ical copy of their 10th studio album DNA. Nation.com. through Friday 10am to 5pm. Tickets start at subject to applicable service charges and Learn more about the album/ticket bundles • DECEMBER 9, 2019 - Marine Forces Re- just $39.50! All tickets subject to applicable fees. here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/back- serve Band & Saenger Theatre To Collect Wednesday, March 6, 2019 - The St. Bernard News Obituaries 11 Dianne Graffagnini Lohfink 4 Scholarships Available Dianne Graffagnini Lohfink, age 69, passed away with her family at her bedside on February 28, 2019 The deadline to apply for these scholarships is fast approach- at 2:30pm. Dianne lived most of her life in St. Ber- ing. March 31, 2019 is the final date to submit applications. nard Parish. She moved to Slidell after Hurricane The St. Bernard Chapter of the Louisiana Volunteers for Family Katrina. and Community, an organization under the auspices of the LSU Dianne was born on October 25, 1949 to the Agriculture Center, is the sponsoring group. Four (4) $1,000.00 late Charles Graffagnini, Sr. and the late Dorothy scholarships will be awarded for the Fall 2019 school year. Luparello Graffagnini. She leaves behind her loving Since the SBVFC is an organization that seeks to promote vol- and devoted husband, Bruce Lohfink, her daughter unteering in order to improve the lives of our community mem- Lisa Young (Jeff), her grandson and love of her life, bers and our families, the criteria for this scholarship highly em- Nicholas Young, Godson, Louis Fulco, siblings, Charles Graffagnini, Jr., phasizes the student’s volunteer activities. Karen Dembrun, (Ricky), David Graffagnini and the late Richard Graffag- Graduating seniors attending any metro New Orleans high nini, her in-laws, Glenn Lohfnk (Jodie), Darlene Dupre, Janice Lohfink, school, who are residents of St. Bernard Parish, are eligible. David Lohfink (Sandra) and the late Janet Schubert and Alton Dupre. She Please contact your high school counselor for a copy of the ap- is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. plication or you may contact Lucy Ruffino (SBVFC Scholarship Dianne graduated from Andrew Jackson High (1967) and LSUMC Chair) at [email protected], or the LSU AgCenter at (504) 278- (1993). She was a Registered Nurse, a devout catholic, and a member 4234. of St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church. As an RN, Dianne worked at Chalmette General, worked for several home health agencies, was the DON at a nursing home, and was owner/operator of Coral Gables, a senior day care center. Dianne will be remembered as a kind, gener- ous, and caring lady whose favorite pastime was spending time with her grandson. Dianne was called from his earth on Nicholas and her mom’s birthday. God’s plan for Dianne was for her to be with her mom to cele- brate her mom’s 98th birthday. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on March 14, 2019, at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue Street, in Chal- mette, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A service will be held in her honor at 1:00 p.m. She will be laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernard- memorial.com.

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