Mississippi River Trail Groundbreaking Will Include a 10 Ft

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"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!" – 2 Cor. 5:17 (NIV) Mississippi River Trail Groundbreaking will include a 10 ft. wide asphalt includes a trailhead and access path on top of the Mississippi ramp that will be located on River levee and a handicapped property donated by the Meraux accessible ramp and trailhead Foundation. near the Violet Canal terminus. Construction will be per- This $1.3 million project is formed by Barber Construction funded by a grant from the U.S. based on the trail design devel- Department of Transportation, oped by Evans-Graves Engi- Federal Highway Administration neers, Inc. Additional engineer- which is administered in Loui- ing services for the project will siana by the state Department be provided by Digital Engineer- of Transportation and Devel- ing. Construction on this phase opment. Planning assistance is expected to be completed by was provided by the Regional December, 2018. Planning Com- mission for Jef- ferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, Mississippi River Trail Groundbreaking. Photos by Lenor Duplessis. St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. St. Bernard Parish Govern- fices in Violet. John the Bap- ment held a groundbreaking This phase of the trail extends tist, St. Tamma- for construction of the Missis- from the east side of Valero Re- ny and Tangipa- sippi River Trail behind Lake finery in Meraux to the Violet hoa Parishes. Borgne Basin Levee District Of- Canal in Violet. Construction The project also St. Bernard Salutes America July 4th Celebration The 34th Annual St. Bernard spectacular fireworks show and Salutes America Celebration will more. be held on Wednesday, July 4, Event Schedule 2018 from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. • 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Music The annual July 4th event will by Amanda Shaw take place on the grounds of the • 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mu- Frederick Sigur Civic Center lo- sic by Live 5 cated at 8245 W. Judge Perez • 9:30 p.m. Fireworks Show Drive in Chalmette. There will For more information about be fun for all ages including live the event contact Donald Bour- entertainment, children’s activ- geois at (504) 236-3877 or An- ities, a trackless train rides, a drew Becker at (504) 473-7238. Photos by Lenor Duplessis. 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, 6, 8, 10-11 Arrest Reports...... 4-5 Classifieds...... 7 Church Directory...... 2 State News...... 3 Education...... 6 Obituaries...... 9-10 2 Church Directory & Calendar Wednesday, July 4, 2018 - The St. Bernard News

Assembly of God Family Worship Center Church 494-7378 419-0288 • 2605 Munster, Meraux 1561 Hwy. 46, St. Bernard, Sun. Sun. Service 8am • Wed. Service services 10am & 5:30pm 7pm Wed. Bible study 7pm Gethsemane Lutheran Assumption of Our Church 271-4254 Lady Catholic Church 2825 Paris Rd, Chalmette 682-5607 • 6951 Hwy. 39, Worship 10am Braithwaite Tue. & Thu. masses Gospel Temple 272-0123 • 7:30am • Sat. 4pm • Sun. 11am 301 E. Morales (behind Breaux Mart) Submit Your Events to [email protected] or call us at 504-832-1481. Bethlehem Baptist Chalmette, LA Church 682-0675 Sunday 10:30AM • Wed. 7:00pm JULY 4, 2018 • Hopedale, Shell Beach and Yscloskey 111 Bethlehem Lane, Braithwaite Greater South Shore • St. Bernard Salutes America July 4th JULY 9-11, 2018 Blessing of the Fleet, 1PM, Arcbishop Sun. School 8am, worship 9am F.G.B.C. Thu. Bible study 7pm “Rebuilding the family Structure” Celebration, The 34th Annual St. Bernard • Chalmette Church of Christ Vacation Aymond will bless the fleet of Delacroix Is- Call on Me Ministries a 7408 west Judge Perez Dr., Arabic, Salutes America Celebration will be held Bible School, Theme: You Have A Friend land at The Delacroix Fishing Pier. Everyone non-denominational Christian Church La 70032 • 278-8854 298-1019 • 3620 De La Ronde Dr. Sun. worship 9:00am on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 from 4:30 to In Me. 200 Delaronde Drive. Classes For All is invited to attend/participate. Sunday 10am, Hands-on-Prayer is Wed Bible study (Bread of Life) 6:45 9:30 p.m. The annual July 4th event will Ages, Including Adult. (504) 279-8492 Tues-Thurs 12-3pm Lighthouse Pentecos- take place on the grounds of the Frederick Carolyn Park Presbyte- tal Church 272-0785•7724 E. Sigur Civic Center located at 8245 W. Judge rian Church St. Bernard Hwy., Violet Sun. school JULY 11, 2018 Daily 7408 W. Judge Perez Dr, Arabi. 10am, worship 11am Perez Drive in Chalmette. There will be fun • NARFE's (National Active and Retired • Battle of New Orleans Talk, Discover 733-2326 • Sun. worship 11am Wed. Bible Study 7pm for all ages including live entertainment, Federal Employees Association) Vernon 1815's Battle of New Orleans with a ranger Chalmette Church of Living Cornerstone children’s activities, a trackless train rides, N. Landry Chapter 1398, St. Bernard, talk 10:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. daily. No talk Christ 250-8492 Church International 200 De La Ronde Dr. Sun. Bible 714 W. St. Bernard Pkwy., a spectacular fireworks show and more. will joyously celebrate our 7th anniversary Wednesday, July 4; visitor center closed for study 9am, worship 10am & 6pm Braithwaite 228-6401 Event Schedule: Music by Amanda Shaw since reforming after Hurricane Katrina, on federal holiday but entrance gates open Sun. service 10am Wed. Bible study 7pm - 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Music by Live 5 Wednesday, July 11, 2018, at 11 a.m. All 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Free. Chalmette Bat- Celebration Church Miracle Baptist Cather- 831-9673 • 7500 W. Judge Perez dral (Adance the King- - 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Fireworks Show active and retired federal/postal employ- tlefield of Jean Lafitte National Historical Dr., Arabi Sunday worship 9am & dom of God) 913-9008 - 9:30 p.m. For more information about the ees, as well as your spouse or guest, are Park and Preserve, 8606 West St. Bernard 10:45am 7403 W Judge Perez Dr., Violet Sun. Breakfast 9:30a-10:00a event contact Donald Bourgeois at (504) welcome to join us as we come together to Highway, Chalmette. 281-0510 or www. Christ Lutheran Church Sunday School 10a-10:30a 236-3877 or Andrew Becker at (504) 473- break bread and enjoy each other's com- nps.gov/jela.. 3300 Jupiter Drive ~ Chalmette Sun. Worship 10:30a-11:30a (504) 342-2830 Tue. 7p-8p 7238. pany in the Sicilian Room of Rocky and Car- • Walk the Wetlands - Explore Louisiana Sunday Worship 10:00 am D.S Grandberry Sr. (Senior Pastor) los Restaurant, St. Bernard Highway. swamp and marsh on a ranger-guided walk Bible Study Sunday 9:00 am [email protected] 10:00 a.m. Wednesday-Sunday. No walk Christian Fellowship [email protected] JULY 7, 2018 Family Worship Center Our Lady of Prompt • Grammy nominee Keith Pringle in Con- JULY 14, 2018 Wednesday, July 4; visitor center closed 5816 E. Judge Perez Dr, Violet • Succor Catholic cert, Minister Keith Pringle, nominated for • The members of the Francois de Lery for federal holiday but parking lot gates 324-4092 Church 271-3441 Sun. Service 8am 2320 Paris Rd, Chalmette masses: a Grammy for his hit single, “Call Him Up,” Chapter, NSDAR, will join the other six open 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Free. Barataria Wed. Bible Study 6pm Sat. 4pm • Sun. 7am, 8:30am, will be in concert Saturday, July 7, 7 p.m. chapters of the SE District and travel to the Preserve of Jean Lafitte National Historical A Closer Walk, Meeting 10:30am & 7pm (Spanish) 2pm at First Baptist Verette, 3737 Bayou Road, Ellendale Country Club in Houma for the Park and Preserve, 6588 Barataria Blvd. in the Need Ministry Our Lady of Lourdes St. Bernard, LA. Pringle will appear as part Annual Independence Day Luncheon host- Marrero (near Crown Point). 689-3690;10 682-0333 • 6201 E. St Bernard Hwy, Catholic Church 682-7070 Violet, La 70092 2621 Colonial Blvd., Violet Masses of the historic church’s anniversary. First ed this year by the Bayou Lafourche Chap- or www.nps.gov/jela. Sun. Service 8am Mon., Wed., Thurs & Fri. 8:00am • Baptist Church of Verette was founded in ter on Saturday, July 14 at 11:00 a.m. For • Ranger Talk, Discover New Orleans his- Mon. Bible Study 6:30 pm Tues. 6:00pm • Sat. 4:00pm Thurs. prayer service 6:30 pm • Sun. 9:00&11:00am 1871. The church was recently listed on the information call 504-722-8823. tory and culture with a ranger talk in the Corinne Missionary Peace and Prayer state’s registry of Historic Places. For more visitor center courtyard. 9:30 a.m. Tues- Baptist Church Ministries 919-6625 information, call 504-609-7509. JULY 29, 2018 day-Saturday. No talk Wednesday, July 4; 5620 E. Judge Perez Dr. 272-0558 2900 Oakridge Blvd., Violet Sun. school, 10am, worship 8am Worship service, prayer and praise, • ANNUNCIATION HIGH ALUMNI annual visitor center closed. Free. French Quar- Bible study 7pm Wed. bible study 10am Sunday JULY 9, 2018 luncheon, at the Jefferson Orleans South, ter Visitor Center of Jean Lafitte National Cornerstone Church of Poydras Baptist • The Knights of Nemesis Social Club located at 2536 Edenborn Avenue, Metairie, Historical Park and Preserve, 419 Decatur God 343-8446 Church of St. Bernard 4905 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet 8213 Saro Lane. 237-3538 and Parade Social Meeting, 6:30PM at Louisiana between 10 AM and 3 PM. THE Street, New Orleans. 504-589-3882;221 or www.Cornerstone-stb.net Sun. Bible study 9:30am, worship Cy’s Bar, 817 E. St. Bernard Hwy, Chal- LUNCHEON THIS YEAR WILL BE IN MEMORY www.nps.gov/jela. Sun. school 9:30am, worship 10:30am 10:30am mette, La. All members and prospective OF SR. ALOYSIA DOLEAC, who passed away • 1815 Alive, What was it like to be a sol- Praise Temple members are invited to attend. Food will be on February 1, 2018 at the age of 101. As dier or a civilian back in the Battle of New Covenant United Meth- Fellowship odist Church (504) 650-1794 provided. The Knights of Nemesis organiza- always there will be a Parade of Prizes, Raf- Orleans era? Find out as battlefield living 115 E. D’Amour St. • 271-3763 7517 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet tion was formed in 2004 and has paraded fles and 50/50 drawing. All proceeds help history volunteers set up camp, fire can- Sun. Service 11am Sun. 10:30am, in the parish for the past thirteen years. The support the Sisters of the Most Holy Sac- nons, show off campfire cooking skills, and Delacroix Hope Baptist Bible Study Thu. 7:00pm Mission 452-6092 Second Missionary 14th Annual Knights of Nemesis Parade is rament. For more info contact Peggy Ruiz share stories about being a living history 1932 Bayou Rd, St. Bernard Baptist Church scheduled for Saturday, February 23, 2019 Barcelona @ 504-279-3808 or 601-740- reenactor. 1:00-3:00 p.m., Saturday, July 7. Sun. worship 11am 2109 Caluda Lane, Violet Bible Study 10am Services 8am Sunday, at 1 pm. For information about the social or 1798 or Mardel Groome @ 504-454-0724 Free. Chalmette Battlefield of Jean Lafitte Faith Baptist Church of Sunday School 9:30am, parade, contact Billy Showalter, 504-583- or 504-606-1202. National Historical Park and Preserve, 8606 Bible Study 7pm on Wednesday Chalmette 682-1144 3998 or visit our web-site. www.knightsof- West St. Bernard Highway, Chalmette. 281- 4825 E. St. Bernard Hwy. Sun. St. Bernard Baptist School 10am, Service 11am and Church 881-6723 nemesis.org AUGUST 4, 2018 0510 or www.nps.gov/jela. 6pm • Wed. 7pm 2615 Jacob, Chalmette First Asia Baptist Sun. service at 11am Weekly, Thursday Church 432-2525 St. Bernard Catholic • St. Bernard Social Ride, Start your New 2408 Walkers Ln, Meraux Sun. Church 281-2267 School 10:30am, worship 8am 2805 Bayou Rd, St. Bernard masses Year with our bike riding group. We ride at Thur. Bible Study 7pm Mon/Wed/Fri 8:30am Sun. 9am St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office night with lighted wheels through neigh- First Baptist Church of St. Paul Ministries borhoods in St. Bernard Parish. Meet at 6 Chalmette 277-2939 228-3932 Addiction Resource Program 305 E. St. Bernard Hwy. 7724 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet PM, Ride at 7 PM (sharp). Meets at First Sun. Fellowship 9:30am, Service Sun. Service 8am • Thu. 6pm The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Addiction Resource Program helps residents Baptist Church, Chalmette, 305 E. St. Ber- 10:45am & 6pm • Wed. Service St. Luke Baptist 6:30pm struggling with an addiction, whether it be substance abuse, or even gam- nard Hwy., Chalmette, LA. Lights on sale Church 682-3718 or 418-7492 First Pentecostal 126 Poindexter Lane, Braithwaite bling related, find the resources they need to better cope with their situation. before the ride. $7.00/wheel. On FB - “St Church of Chalmette Sun. worship 8am The program provides individuals and/or their families with information on Bernard Social Ride” and join our group. 2015 Palmisano Blvd., 710-0600 Trumpet of Truth Sun. School 10:30am Ministry 7451 W. St. Bernard resources available to them, such as rehabilitation programs, detox centers, Wed. Bible Study 7:30pm Hwy, Arabi. Sun. School 9am • Monthly, 4th Wednesday Fri. Youth Service 7:30pm therapeutic plans of action and faith-based assistance. If you or someone you Service 10am • St. Bernard Parish Hospital’s Alzhei- Garden of Prayer Tues. & Thurs Bible Study 7pm 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, July 4, 2018 - The St. Bernard News State News 3 New Orleans Girl Scouts achieve highest award in Girl Scouting: the Girl Scout Gold Award Girl Scouts Louisiana East college admissions process, awarded Girl Scouting’s high- earn college scholarships, and est honor to three worthy New enter the military one rank high- Orleans Gold Award Girl Scouts er. from the council at a statewide Girl Scouts Louisiana East’s Gold Award ceremony and re- New Orleans Gold Award Girl ception at the Old Governor’s Scouts Mansion on June 13. The 2017- Desselle formed the Big Sib- 2018 Gold Award Girl Scouts ling Safety project to create were among 10 Louisiana Girl awareness about the perils of Scouts who were inspired to the social sphere, such as teen find greatness inside themselves drinking and drugs, and educat- and share their ideas and pas- ed incoming high school fresh- sions with their community. New men about appropriate social Orleans Gold Award Girl Scouts media use. Desselle is a 2018 include: Beata Desselle, New graduate of Benjamin Frank- Orleans; Emily Licata, Jefferson; lin High School and will attend Haley Messina, Kenner. John Hopkins, in Baltimore, with In order to earn the Girl Scout plans to major in International Gold Award, a Girl Scout must Studies. [L-R]: 2017-2018 Gold Award Girl Scouts Emily Licata, Haley Messina and Beata Desselle demonstrate her ability and Licata created 102 activi- skills in goal-setting, planning, ty and craft packets for Ochs- who recently completed her first to build girls of courage, con- implementing Girl Scout values, ner Health Center for Children year at the University of South- fidence, and character, who and relating to the community. patients to enjoy while stay- ern Mississippi majoring in nurs- make the world a better place. Each girl planned and execut- ing in the hospital. The pack- ing. Girl Scouts practice everyday ed a community service project ets included paint, play-dough, Messina’s interest in nutrition leadership by preparing girls to with a minimum of 80 working stencils, coloring books, bub- and fitness drove her to educate empower themselves and pro- hours, which reached beyond bles and more for patients from residents at St. Francis Villa As- mote the G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, In- the Girl Scout organization and pre-school to high school. The sisted Living about healthy eat- novator, Risk-taker, Leader) TM provided a sustainable, lasting packets also included a note ing and exercising. She is a 2017 experiences. For more informa- benefit to the girls’ larger com- from Emily beginning with “You graduate of St. Mary’s Domin- tion about Girl Scouts or adult munity. are loved, you are brave, you are ican High School who recently volunteer opportunities, call the Earning this prestigious award my inspiration.” Licata is a 2017 completed her first year at LSU council office in New Orleans at enables Gold Award Girl Scouts graduate of St. Mary’s Domini- where she majors in Kinesiology. 504-733-8220 or visit its web- to distinguish themselves in the can High School in New Orleans The Girl Scouting mission is site at www.gsle.org. Book signing event to be held at the New Orleans Public Library Local author Judy K. a covering." So she returned church members. White will be holding a book to church an gave her life to She was a lifelong signing event at the Norman Christ. resident of New Orleans, Mayer Library, 3001 Gentil- Little did she know how Louisiana until Hurricane ly Blvd., on Friday, July 6th. much of a covering that Katrina forced her up north The event will begin at 1:00 she would need when she to Ruston and Grambling, p.m. and continue until 3:00 heard the words breast can- Louisiana. However, after p.m. cer in September 1993 and returning home in 2011, Judy K. White is a historic August 1996. A year after she started working on re- encounter. She has survived Hurricane Katrina in No- pairing her credit and in breast cancer not once vember 2006 once again December 2016, the Lord or twice but three times. she heard the words breast blessed her with the pur- Never judge a book by its cancer. chase of her first home. She cover because she looks Her life-threatening chal- loves her new found friends nothing like what she's gone lenges didn't give her and community in Violet, through. cause to give up on life. It Louisiana. She lives by, "It is Well!" woke up the warrior in her. Don't Quit In Your Fur- Nobody survives breast She fought this intruding nace Of Affliction is a must cancer alone. September disease with the word of read for anyone needing en- 15, 1991, she heard the God, the medical field and couragement. voice of God say, "you need a host of family, friends and Jesus is alright with me! 4 Arrests Wednesday, July 4, 2018 - The St. Bernard News Arrests St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office ARABI • Russell Wilbert Artus, 41, • Tinesha Monay Mahoney, 28, Drugs Schedule II • Shannon M. Miller, 33, Esteban Decomine Drv., Attp. Burglary/ Delta Queen, Simple Battery • Anthony Joseph Cross Jr., 33, Str., Theft Under $750, Contr. to Residence • Scott Indovina, 31, S. Riverpark Holley Ln., Vehicle License Delinq. Juvenile • Chrishaad Napolean, 17, Drv., Theft $750-$5000 Reqd., Driving License Susp., • Ira Floyd, 44, Lebeau Str., Decomine Drv., Housing for • Breyion D. Williams, 26, Stacie, Fugitive Driving While Intoxicated, Other Agency Bench Warrant • Timothy Mark Gemelli, 55, Driving License Susp., Traffic • Benjamin Michael Joseph Stolz, • Kordell I. Moore, 24, Guerra Moonraker Drv., Theft $750- Control Signal 28, Golden Drv., Fugitive Drv., Housing for Other Agency $5000, Fugitive • Tawanna Deloris Stigler, 27, • Connell Patrick Anderson, 50, • Cody Lucas, 33, Missouri Str., CHALMETTE E. St. Avide, Domestic Abuse Fourth Str., Probation Violator Bench Warrant (4) • Summer Renee Capps, 22, Battery, Fugitive • Precious Toledano, 22, Daniel • David Larsen, 43, Marigny Paris Rd., Disturbing the Peace, • Edward James Tucker III, 31, Drv., Bench Warrant (2), Display Str., Switched License Plate, 2nd Degree Battery E. St. Avide, Domestic Abuse Plate, Driving License Suspd. Fugitive, HIt and Run Driving, • Alfred Jacques, 39, 1st Str., Battery • Theron Jones, 30, Oak Drv., Driving License Suspd. Fugitive Unauthorized Use of Mtr. Veh., • Cody Michael Doucette, 21, W. • Jerrod Garland Brown, 42, MERAUX Driving While Intox., Speeding, Doucette Rd., Housing for Other Patterson Ave., Forgery, Bench • Alois Lloyd Williams III, 30, Expired Driver's License Agency Warrant Bartolo Drv., Fugitive, Bench • Austin J. Jones, 21, Ashley Drv., • Derrick A. Green, 37, Antigua • Charlotte A. Metzler, 27, Fazzio Warrant (3) Drugs Schedule II, Fugitive Drv., Violation of Protective Drv., Theft of Goods Under $500 • Fred John Domingo Jr., 45, • Shawn Williams, 23, Louis Elam, Order, Fugitive (3) • Kodi Rome, 20, Lena Drv., Poss. Cypress Str., Home Invasion Disturbing the Peace, Bench • Chris Alphonso Jr., 35, of Drug Paraphernalia, Poss. • Chad Taplet, 37, Bartolo Drv., Warrant (2) McKinney Rd., Schedule I Poss. with Intent Schedule I Bench Warrant Marijuana, Expired Driver's • Dontae James, 34, N. • Michael Anthony Kidder Jr., 24, OUTSIDE ST. BERNARD PARISH License, No Insurance, MVI Robertson Drv., Bench Warrant St. Marie, Bench Warrant (4) • Latoya Carr, 22, N. Derbigny, Sticker Expired, Bench Warrant (9) Poss. with Intent Schedule II (2), • Bryan Andrew Mariakis Jr., 18, • Michael D. Boudreaux, 34, ST. BERNARD Poss. with Intent Schedule IV, Church, Simple Battery Gallent Drv., Theft of Goods • Michael L. Diaz, 24, Randazzo Poss. with Intent Schedule I • Sarah Byrd, 39, Burgundy Str., Under $500 Ln., Take Comm. Fish w/o Gear. • Natalyia Jones, 39, N. Galvez Fugitive (2) • Jarrell Holmes, 24, Chalona Lic., Wildlife (3), Poss. Illegal Str., Fugitive • Clarence Williams, 38, Bellville Drv., Fugitive Size Crab, Bench Warrant (2) • Stephen J. Wiltz, 49, St. Peter, Str., Fugitive • Brittany Ciuffi, 28, Bartolo Drv., • Jeremie Phillip Encardes, 32, Theft of Goods Under $500, • Edward Cordova, 42, Bundy Bench Warrant Rocky Rd., Fugitive Resist Arrest by Flight Rd., Illegal Tinting of a Window, • David C. Price, 42, Packenham • Shane Ruiz, 27, Gina Drv., • Cedric Shelby, 20, N. Tonti Str., Schedule I Poss. Marijuana, Drv., Bench Warrant (5), Fugitive Criminal Trespass, Drugs Fugitive Driving License Suspd. • Eboni N. Lee, 26, Plaza, Fugitive Schedule III, Poss. of Drug • Dicarlo A. Young, 41, Dimarco • Erica Vanbrunt, 32, Canulette • Kevin Rickmon, 29, W. St. Paraphernalia Str., Video Voyeurism, Sexual Drv., Drugs Schedule II, Poss. of Bernard Hwy., Sexual Battery, • Jesse J. Domingo, 44, Battery Drug Paraphernalia Contr. to Delinq. Juvenile, Attp. Creedmore, Diving While • Celementina A. Norgah, 44, • Darnell Reese, 42, Congress Rape Third Degree Intoxicated Durville Str., Fugitive Str., Bench Warrant, Resisting • Kevin Howard Baldridge, 45, • Javae Marquise Turner, 24, Alvar an Officer, Obstruction of Regiment Drv., Time Served VIOLET Str., Fugitive Justice, Heroin Poss. • Alvin Johnson, 58, E. Phillip • Tyrone Anthony Green, 48, • Herbert Cooper, 22, Westlawn • Cleophus Walker, 18, Crt., Bench Warrant Daniel Drv., Bench Warrant (4), Drv., Turning Reqd. Signal, Christina Ln., Poss. of Drug • Kathryn D. Carroll, 36, Delille Attp. Theft $750-$5000, Sim. Poss. with Intent Schedule I, Paraphernalia, Illegal Poss. Str., Schedule I Poss. Marijuana, Crim. Damage $500-$50000, Use of Firearm CDS, Illegal Stolen Firearms, Contr. Del. Juv. Fugitive Theft of Goods Under $500 Poss. Stolen Firearms, Felony Involv. Felony, Turning Signal Carrying Illegal Weapon, Poss. Reqd., Driver Not Licensed of Drug Paraphernalia • Corinesha Farinas, 17, • Harold Matthews Cooper, Christina Ln., Poss. of Drug 22, Paula Str., Poss. of Drug Paraphernalia Paraphernalia, Felony Carrying • Laymon Brisco, 26, Gravier, Illegal Weapon, Illegal Poss. Fugitive (4) Stolen Firearms, Poss. with • Hardin Cooper, 46, St. Anthony Intent Schedule I, Use of Str., Bench Warrant Firearms CDS, Fugitive (2) • Jabar J. Kensey Jr., 23, Jackson • Clyrelle Clark, 24, Partridge Ave., Bench Warrant (5) Ln., No Seat Belt In Use Law, • Jasmine A. Price, 18, 4th Str., Fugitive (2), Poss. with Intent Bench Warrant Schedule II • Roland Nico Hansen, 20, • Brittany Strehle, 30, Foliage Moses, Bench Warrant Drv., Bench Warrant • Brianna Katherine Tompkins, 19, • Terrell Fisher, 49, Crowder Bvd., Phyllis Drv., Probation Violator Wednesday, July 4, 2018 - The St. Bernard News Education & Local News 5 Open House at Nunez Community College Mel Malone State Farm is Nunez Community College invites all prospective students to Open hosting a school supply drive House on Wednesday July 11, 2018 Mel Malone State Farm is hosting a school supply drive. Sup- from 4:30 - 6:30 pm in the Adminis- plies should be dropped off to 1401 East Judge Perez Dr. no lat- tration Building. er than Tuesday, July 31st. The supplies will be distributed by During open house, future students and their families will have representatives of the St. Bernard Community Center. For more the opportunity to apply to the college, meet with academic ad- information, please call 504-279-FARM (3276). Supplies that are visors, speak with adult education representatives, learn about needed are: 3 prong folders, binders (1, 1 1/2, 2), colored pencils, non-credit courses, talk to financial aid counselors and get to composition books, construction paper, crayons, dividers, dry know current students, faculty and staff. erase markers, ear buds, glue sticks, graph paper, hand sanitizer, Additionally, participants will have a chance to experience the highlighters, index cards, Kleenex, loose leaf paper, paper towels, interactive Star Lab and learn all about the launch of our new pencils, pens, pink erasers, post its, scissors, spiral note books, Aerospace Technician program. Ticonderoga pencils, water-based markers, and wet wipes. RSVP at https://www.nunez.edu/future-students/visit Valero Energy Corporation Recognized As One Of The 50 Most Community-Minded Companies In The United States Named a Fifth Consecutive Time, cross-sector collaboration. from the year before. public and private companies and Top Energy Company “We are honored once again Employees of the Valero Mer- with U.S. operations and reve- For a fifth consecutive time, to be recognized on this pres- aux Refinery logged more than nues of $1 billion or more, and Valero Energy Corporation has tigious list of the top compa- 6,000 volunteer hours in 2017. are selected based on four di- been named to The Civic 50, nies for community support in In addition, employees pledged mensions of their U.S. commu- a list of the 50 most communi- the U.S., and especially as the $252,500 to the local United nity engagement program in- ty-minded major companies in leader in our industry,” said Way for 2018, with addition- cluding investment, integration, the United States by Points of Joe Gorder, Valero Chairman, al donations and a company institutionalization and impact. Light, the world’s largest orga- President and Chief Executive match projected to bring total The companies are scored from nization dedicated to volunteer Officer. “We take great pride in plant contributions to $390,549. an extensive survey and ranking service. being a premier operator and The facility distributed $255,000 system, the only one that exclu- Valero also was recognized a responsible neighbor as well, in 2017 to 15 area children’s sively measures corporate in- once again as the top ener- sharing our success with the charities from the Valero Texas volvement in communities. gy-sector company on the list. communities where we live and Open and Benefit for Children. “The Civic 50 truly high- The Civic 50 provides a national work through volunteerism and “I was so pleased to hear lights the commitment of com- standard for superior corporate charitable giving.” that Valero was once again rec- munity and civic engagement citizenship and showcases how In 2017, Valero employees ognized for this honor. It is ex- of America’s leading brands,” companies can use their time, logged more than 153,000 vol- tremely important to us that we said Natalye Paquin, Presi- skills and other resources to im- unteer hours for hundreds of continue to be a good neighbor,” dent and CEO, Points of Light. prove the communities where community projects, trans- said Jack Merrill, Vice Presi- “Points of Light believes that they do business. lating to $3.7 million in saved dent and General Manager of people drive change in ad- The Civic 50 winners were out-of-pocket labor costs for the Meraux Refinery. “We prove dressing society’s growing and announced at the Service Unites nonprofit organizations. Valero, this by our support for St. Ber- most profound challenges. The 2018, Points of Light’s annu- its employees and charitable nard Parish and the surrounding business community plays an al conference on volunteering organizations also generated communities not only through important role in creating and and service in Atlanta, where more than $54 million for worthy charitable gifts but also through delivering innovative solutions leaders from across sectors charities or causes, through di- the man-hours our employees that drive social good in the gathered to discuss social in- rect donations or fundraising – a spend volunteering. communities where they live novation, civic engagement and more than 24 percent increase The Civic 50 honorees are and work.”

Bat Boy: The Musical Opens July 20 In The New Orleans Area's Newest Theater

The Company: A St. Bernard Paris Rd. (on the Southwest cor- an Flemming and music and lyr- Community Theatre is proud to ner of Paris & St. Bernard Hwy.) ics by Laurence O'Keefe, based announce that our production of We are working hard to make it on a June 23, 1992 Week- Bat Boy: The Musical will take a viable theater space that the ly World News story about a place in our new theater!! New Orleans area needs so half-boy, half-bat, dubbed "Bat With the close of the Valiant badly. Boy", who grew up living in Theater, and limited options in Go to https://bit.ly/2KGax- a cave. the area to stage a show, we de- MX for tickets! This will be the first perfor- cided to create a new perform- Bat Boy: The Musical is an mance at The Company's new ing arts space in Chalmette! The American rock musical with a Azienda Theater at 2000 Paris new Azienda Theater is at 2000 book by Keythe Farley and Bri- rd. in Chalmette. 6 Local News Wednesday, July 4, 2018 - The St. Bernard News End of Summer Reading Season The St. Bernard Parish Li- on Saturday, July 7th at 11 a.m. brary’s 2018 Libraries Rock The last story craft program, Summer Reading Program is ‘March to a Different Drum’ is nearing the end of its playlist. scheduled for Tuesday, July The dancers are slowly sway- 10th at 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. ing to the last few notes of the and for Wednesday, July 11th at reading song that has been at 11 a.m. Participants will create the top of the charts for the past musical art that will be displayed six weeks. Bringing our calen- through the end of summer. All dar of events to a close are the materials will be provided. last two Summer with the Arts Summer reading would not be performances for this summer complete without a visit by the reading season. On Friday, July D.A.R.E. Deputies from the St. 6th at 3 p.m. Stories in Motion’s Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office. Frank Levy will have everyone Sgt. Darrin Miller and Lt. Lisa involved in the telling of two Jackson will be at the library on trickster tales. Audience mem- Thursday at 11:30 a.m. to share bers will bring to life Brer Rab- drug awareness information and bit and Anansi the Spider and safety tips with summer readers. Frank Levy, Week 5 the Moss Covered Rock, com- Parents are encouraged to bring plete with costumes, props and their children to this free event. sound effects. New Orleans’ It is an excellent opportunity for own Samba Man, Curtis Pierre, kids to meet some our local law will the bring the sounds and enforcement officers. sights of a Brazilian Carnival to Readers are reminded to turn the library when he presents his in their summer activity sheets highly interactive Samba and by the July 12th deadline to be Brazilian Music show complete entered into the library’s prize with festive stilt walkers. Curtis drawings. Late entries WILL will get the music started with NOT be accepted. Pre-readers lots of help from the audience through 5th graders will receive a certificate of completion as well as a Happy Meal coupon from McDonald’s of St. Bernard when they redeem their activity sheets. They will also be D.A.R.E., Week 6 entered into the Grand Finale prize drawing set for Friday, July along with McDonald’s coupons nard-Arabi, McDonalds of St. 13th at 3pm. Winners must be for a meal and dessert. 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No part of this publication may be reproduced without the express written consent of the Publisher. 8 Local News Wednesday, July 4, 2018 - The St. Bernard News St. Bernard Sheriff's Office Junior Deputy Academy: Week 4 The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Junior Deputy Academy’s fourth week included a visit to the Parish Prison and lessons in basic first aid and CPR. The program, which began June 5 and runs through July 12, is patterned after the Sheriff’s Office Citizens Police Academy for adults. The purpose of the program is to teach youngsters ages 10-13 about the various aspects of law enforcement. During the program, participants visit St. Bernard Parish Prison, are given firearms safety instruction at a local shooting range and basic first aid and CPR instruction, and they witness demonstra- tions with some of the department’s state-of-the-art equipment. The program will wrap up with a graduation ceremony July 18. See more photos online at www.thestbernardnews.com.

Nicco Tommaseo receives instruction on cardiopulmonary resuscitation from Dep. Dar- lene Ricks during week four of this year’s Junior Deputy Academy.

Col. Kevin Sensebe, St. Bernard Parish Prison warden, right, and Capt. Justin Meyers, left, speak with Junior Deputy Academy participants inside the prison’s chapel during a recent field trip to the facility.

Dep. Darlene Ricks shows Junior Deputy Academy participants what the exercise yard looks like at St. Bernard Parish Prison during a field trip to the jail. Wednesday, July 4, 2018 - The St. Bernard News Obituaries & Local News 9 Marian Couture Serigne Nelda Mayeux Scallan

Marian Couture Serigne, a retired secretary, died Nelda Mayeux Scallan passed away on Monday, June 25, 2018 due to health complications. June 26, 2018, at the age of 86. She was the Mrs. Serigne was 90 years old. She was the daugh- beloved wife of the late Sheldon Paul Scallan, ter of her deceased parents Edward "Bill" Couture and for 68 years. Loving mother of Ted Scallan Marie Molero Couture, and her deceased brother Clif- (Janice Rackliffe), Shelly Scallan Jeansonne, ton "Buddy" Couture. Survivors include her son Brooks and Timothy Scallan (Tina Miller Scallan). (Yolande) and daughter Tracy (Adrian) Montalbano. Daughter of the late Valarie and Enide May- She was loved and known as Granny to her beauti- eux. Sister of Mabel Vead and sister-in-law of ful grandchildren Shelly (Kenny), Brandon, Brooks and Bernice Mayeux. Proud grandmother of Mar- Blake. Her great grandchildren Jordyn (Lee), Jasmyn, shall, Nick Scallan, Lauren Scallan, Christina Kennedy, Kenny, Michael and Kaylynn. She was the godmother to Cliff Cou- Scallan and the late Robert John Munoz. Great-grandmother of Ky- ture, Jr., Allan Molero and Bonnie Chaplain Jacoby. Marian was a very de- lie Munoz, Savannah Scallan and Lainey Thornhill. She also leaves vout Catholic and volunteered many hours at San Pedro Catholic Church. behind several dear nieces, nephews, other relatives, and her be- She loved going to the casino, playing bingo and spending time with her loved grandpup Scooby Scallan. family around the holidays. Marian was employed with the St. Bernard Par- Nelda was born on November 6, 1931, in Hessmer, Louisiana. ish Government, St. Bernard Parish Water Board and Bergeron Industries. She took great pride in caring for her family, and was never happier On behalf of the family, we would like to thank Lakeview Regional Medical than when she was spending holidays with them or spending time Center, Forest Manor and Brookdale for all of their services and support. with her kids, grandkids, other relatives and friends. She will forever A special thank you to Tammy Alonzo for assisting with her needs at the be remembered and deeply missed by all those fortunate enough hospital. to have known her. Relatives and friends were invited to attend a visitation held at Our Lady Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Visitation Of Lourdes Catholic Church, 2621 Colonial Blvd., Violet, LA on Monday, on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, July 2, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. A Funeral Mass began at 11:00 701 W. Virtue St., in Chalmette, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. A me- a.m. She was laid to rest in St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery, St. Bernard, LA. morial service will follow, at 11:00 a.m. She will be laid to rest in St. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardme- Bernard Memorial Gardens. To sign and view the family guestbook, morial.com. please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com. St. Bernard Rotary Installation On Thursday, June 21 2018 St. Bernard Rotary celebrated its 55th Installation of Officers in the Sicilian Room of Rocky and Carlo's. In- stalled were President, Cindi Mistrot; Vice President, Charles "Bud- dy" Doize; Secretary, Brenda Breakfield; Treasurer, Loretta Faulstich (absent) and Sergeant-at-Arms, Dr. Hugh Craft. Board Members included: Sean Warner, Greg Noto, John Breakfield, Joey DiFatta, Ron Mistrot and Gus Riess. Buddy Doize was the Master of Ceremonies and the program was opened by the singing of the Star Spangled Banner sung by the granddaughter of Cindi Mistrot, Mallorie Saucier. Following dinner, officers were officially installed by District 6840 Governor, Ken Thompson. Honors were bestowed upon Rotarian Horace Evans awarded "Rotarian of the Year" for his tireless efforts within the Rotary Club, and Lena Torres Nunez was awarded the "Community Service Award" “Rotarian of the Year” Horace Evans. for her outstanding service to the community of St. Bernard. Also recognized was Jessica Janeck for her work as the sponsor of high school students in the Interact Club. The theme selected by the Rotary International President for 2018- 19 is "Be An Inspiration" meaning doing everything we can to make sure the good we do now is still leading to better lives tomorrow and beyond… a motto St. Bernard Rotary aspires to.

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS [L-R]: Dr. Hugh Craft, Buddy Doize, Brenda Breakfield, and Cindi Mistro. Lena Nunez accepting her “Community Service Award.” 10 Events & Local News Wednesday, July 4, 2018 - The St. Bernard News What's Happening — CONTINUED FROM PG. 2 — ICYMI: Canary Islands President Fernando mer’s Caregiver Support Group, designed Clavijo visits St. Bernard Parish to provide emotional, educational, and social support for caregiver’s through regularly In case you missed it – The red carpet was subsequent orientation, the delegation made its scheduled meetings. Participants develop rolled out for Fernando Clavijo, President of the way to the Los Islenos Center for a reception methods and skills to solve problems. The Government of the Canary Islands, when he vis- sponsored by its members and catered by Crave group encourages caregivers to maintain ited St. Bernard Parish on the evening of Friday, Restaurant in Meraux. Presentations were made their own personal, physical, and emotional June 15th, 2018. by both Parish Government and Los Islenos So- health, as well as optimally care for the per- President Clavijo was brought to the Los ciety representatives to President Clavijo and his son with dementia. St. Bernard Parish Hospi- Islenos Museum Complex in a motorcade with delegation. tal first floor conference room, 2 PM. an escort provided by the St. Bernard Parish This was the first time a sitting president of Sheriff’s Department. The Canary Island Gov- the Canary Islands has visited St. Bernard Par- ernment delegation was received by Parish ish. Spanish colonists from the Canary Islands Events in nearby Parishes President Guy S. McInnis, Councilman Manuel founded St. Bernard Parish in 1780. Their de- • JULY 5-8, 2018 - Essence Festival. Mer- “Monte” Montelongo, Councilwoman Wanda scendants, through centuries of feast and fam- cedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans. The Alcon, Isleno Society President Rhonda Rodri- ine, have successfully preserved the Islenos cul- nightly concert series keeps the spotlight guez Hannan and various members of the Los ture to this day. on women, featuring electrifying headline Islenos Society. See more photos online at www.thestber- performances from Janet Jackson; Mary J. Following a brief tour of the Museum and a nardnews.com. Blige; a headline set featuring Erykah Badu and Jill Scott, with special guests Snoop Dogg and many others in a special curation by The Roots; Xscape; Fantasia and Miguel. *Additional acts will be announced in the coming weeks. For information about ticket sales, accommodations and the latest news about the ESSENCE Festival® visit Es- senceFestival.com. • JULY 13, 2018 - Alison Krauss. Saenger Theatre, New Orleans. Tickets are on sale at the Saenger Theatre Box Office, ticketmaster. com or by calling 800-745-3000. The box office, located at 1111 Canal St., is open Mon- day through Friday 10am to 5pm. All tickets subject to applicable service charges and fees. • JULY 10, 2018 - Paramore. Bold Sphere Music at Champions Square, New Orleans. Tickets are on sale at LiveNation.com. President Clavijo with President McInnis and Councilmembers Wanda Alcon and Monty Montelongo. Photo by Lenor Duplessis. • JULY 17, 2018 - Sam Smith. Smooth- ie King Center, New Orleans. Tickets are on sale at samsmithworld.com. Each ticket pur- chased online for any of the U.S. dates on The Thrill Of It All tour will include a copy of Smith’s new album. Visit http://samsmithworld.com. for additional details. • AUGUST 3, 2018 - Bring It! Live. Saenger Theatre, New Orleans. Tickets are on sale at the Saenger Theatre Box Office, ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000. The box office, located at 1111 Canal St., is open Monday through Friday 10am to 5pm. Tickets subject to applicable serv. charges and fees. • AUGUST 5, 2018 - Imagine Dragons. Smoothie King Center, New Orleans. Tickets President Clavijo with the Islenos Society Board members. Photo by Lenor Duplessis. are on sale at LiveNation.com and via the Live Nation app. • AUGUST 27, 2018 - Journey and Def Lep- com (http://paulsimon.com) for ticketing in- • SEPTEMBER 22, 2018 - Taylor Swift. Mer- ticket sold will go to the Fall Out Boy Fund pard. Smoothie King Center, New Orleans. formation as it becomes available. cedes-Benz Superdome. General ticketing benefiting charities throughout Chicago. Tickets are on sale at livenation.com. • SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 - Jay-Z and Beyon- and on-sale information is currently available For a complete list of tour dates, please visit • SEPTEMBER 5, 2018 - Paul Simon, Home- cé OTR II Tour. Mercedes-Benz Superdome, at TaylorSwift.com. https://falloutboy.com/tour. ward Bound: The Farewell Tour. Smoothie New Orleans. For complete tour and ticket • OCTOBER 10, 2018 - Fall Out Boy. Smooth- • OCTOBER 12, 2018 - MercyMe: The King Center, New Orleans. The complete tour information visit: www.livenation.com, www. ie King Center, New Orleans. Tickets are on Imagine Nation Tour. New Orleans. Tickets itinerary is listed below. Go to PaulSimon. beyonce.com and www.rocnation.com. sale at www.ticketmaster.com. $1 from every available at www.MercyMe.org. Wednesday, July 4, 2018 - The St. Bernard News Local News 11 ICYMI: Los Islenos Society and President Guy McInnis have private audience with King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain

In case you missed it. In rec- Bonnie Menesses Charrier; Glen Madrid which resulted in the in- Photo by Susan Poag. ognition of the enduring contri- Menesses; Melanie Ybarzabal vitation to Saturday’s reception butions made to the preserva- Koons and her sister Catherine and the private audience with aided American patriots in the tion of the heritage and cultural Ybarzabal Serpas; Francisco King Felipe and Queen Letizia. American Revolution, the Duke traditions of Spanish Canary Is- “Cisco” Gonzales, Jr.; Benjamin Felipe VI has many historic of Orleans for whom the City of landers or Islenos to the histo- “Ben” Crowe; former Isleno So- links to Louisiana. He is a di- New Orleans is named and Lou- ry of Louisiana and the United ciety President Lloyd “Wimpy” rect lineal descendant of Louis is Philippe I who, as the duke of States, a delegation of Los Islen- Serigne; former Isleno Society XIV of France for whom Louisi- Orleans, visited New Orleans in os Heritage and Cultural Society President Joan ana is named, Carlos III of Spain 1798. led by Parish President Guy S. Nunez Phillips; and former Is- who settled Canary Islanders See more photos online at McInnis and Society President leno Society President Dorothy in Louisiana and significantly www.thestbernardnews.com. Rhonda Rodriguez Hannan met L. “Dot” Benge. Houma Nation Their Majesties King Felipe VI of Native Americans principal and Queen Letizia of Spain Sat- chief “Coco” Crepelle and trib- urday, June 16th, 2018 during al council member Monique M. a reception held in honor of the Verdin joined the delegation Spanish royals in the New Orle- meeting Felipe VI. The Houma ans Museum of Art. Nation is a partner with St. Ber- King Felipe VI had traveled to nard Parish Government and New Orleans to help celebrate Los Islenos Society in the devel- the tricentennial of the founding opment of Los Islenos Museum of New Orleans in 1718. Canary Complex. Also forming part of Islanders were recruited by the the delegation were the Honor- Spanish crown to colonize Lou- able Lena R. Torres, Mrs. Shirley isiana between 1777 and 1782. G. Crowe and St. Bernard Parish Their descendants are the most First Lady Laurie McInnis. The tangible, living vestige of the St. Bernard Parish Isleno dele- Spanish colonial period remain- gation was one of only two dele- ing in 21st century Louisiana. gations to be privately received Delegation members consist- by the King and Queen of Spain ed of Isleno descendants Guy during the Saturday reception. McInnis; Rhonda Rodriguez William Hyland, also parish Hannan; Katherine “Katie” Tom- historian and site manager of maseo, director of the Office of Los Islenos Museum Complex, Tourism and Film, St. Bernard coordinated arrangements for Parish Government; Joan Ale- the event with Spanish Consul man Blouin, President of the General Enric Panes, St. Ber- Canary Islanders Heritage Soci- nard Parish Government and ety in Baton Rouge and society Los Islenos Society. Jose Mi- vice president Chad Leblanc; guel Dumpierrez, a member of Los Islenos Society Vice Pres- Los Islenos Heritage Society ident Lena Torres Nunez; Los living in the Canary Islands, Islenos Society Secretary Wil- brought the important record liam de Marigny Hyland; Los of Los Islenos Society in pre- Islenos Society Treasurer Carrie serving Spanish heritage to the Menesses Bernal and her sister, attention of the Royal Palace in 12 Advertisement Wednesday, July 4, 2018 - The St. Bernard News