The St.Remembering Bernard Our Past, Building a Better Future News www.thestbernardnews.com Wednesday, July 17, 2019 Volume 53, Issue 29

"Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’" – Matt. 22:37 (NIV) St. Bernard Grand Jury indicts man on Drug Distribution Charges and Racketeering St. Bernard Grand Jury in- March 7, 2018, and June 26, bond set by District Court Judge dicts man on Drug Distribution 2019. Agents seized $13,260.00 Darren Roy. Charges and Racketeering St. along with drugs and a fire- Bernard District Attorney, Per- arm. Agents Lopez, Soulagnet, ry Nicosia, today announced Canepa, and Arcement handled that John Audrict, a 34-year-old the investigation and their hard man, has been indicted for Pos- work and dedication led to the session with Intent to Distribute successful indictments. Cocaine, Attempted Possession District Attorney, Perry M. with the Intent to Distribute Her- Nicosia, commented after the oin, Possession of Firearm By a return of the indictments stating, Convicted Felon and Racketeer- “drug dealers are a top priority ing in the Distribution of Heroin of our office. They will be dealt and other controlled dangerous with accordingly and the maxi- substances. mum sentence will be sought.” The crimes and racketeer- Audrict remains in prison and John Audrict ing activities occurred between is being held on a $500,000.00 St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office holding registration for the 21st session of its Citizens Police Academy St. Bernard Parish residents citizens and our officers, while at (504) 278-7628 or Sgt. Eric tips, and tour the Parish Prison. can register now for the 21st ses- instilling in participants a vested Eilers at (504) 278-7799. Capt. Capt. Borchers, who is over sion of the St. Bernard Sheriff’s interest in what happens in their Borchers, head of Community the Crime Prevention and Neigh- Office Citizens Police Academy community.” Relations for the Sheriff’s Office, borhood Watch programs for the course, a free, 10-week program Classes begin Aug. 21 and coordinates the class along with Sheriff’s Office, said nearly 1,000 offered so residents can learn will meet each Wednesday at 7 Sgt. Eilers. residents have completed the about police work. p.m. through graduation night During the course, Capt. Citizens Police Academy course “The course shows residents in October. Classes will be held Borchers said, participants will since its inception two decades various aspects of law enforce- in the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Of- hear from Sheriff’s Office com- ago. ment and gives them an insight fice second-floor training center, manders on various phases of “It’s really become a popular on how and why things are han- 2118 Jackson Ave. in Chalmette, law enforcement, including pa- course among adults,” he said. dled in a certain manner,” St. directly behind the Parish Court- trol work, narcotics enforcement, “This program gives residents a Bernard Sheriff James Pohlmann house. detective duties, and SWAT team real feel for what police work en- said. “Its purpose is to foster a For more information or to reg- demonstrations. Participants tails and it’s about as realistic as positive relationship between our ister, call Capt. Charles Borchers also will be given boating safety we can make it for them.” 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, 6, 8 Education...... 11 Obituaries...... 9-10 Church Directory...... 2 State News...... 3, 8, 10, 11 Classifieds...... 7 2 Church Directory & Calendar Wednesday, July 17, 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” pate, email Jolie Robichaux at jrobichaux@ them for lunch each Tuesday, noon at Rock & 111 Bethlehem Lane, Braithwaite 7408 west Judge Perez Dr., Arabic, JULY 22-26 Sun. School 8am, worship 9am La 70032 • 278-8854 • Holy Cross Football Camp, will be from 9 arcgno.org or call (504) 324-1701. Carlo’s Sicilian Room, or call Robby at (504) Thu. Bible study 7pm Sun. worship 9:00am a.m. to 2 p.m. from July 22 to July 26. The 616-7312. Call on Me Ministries a Wed Bible study (Bread of Life) 6:45 non-denominational Christian Church Lighthouse Pentecos- camp is open to the public for boys ages 8 298-1019 • 3620 De La Ronde Dr. tal Church 272-0785•7724 E. to 13. It will be held at the Holy Cross Athletic Daily Weekly, Thursday Sunday 10am, Hands-on-Prayer is St. Bernard Hwy., Violet Sun. school Field at 5500 Paris Avenue in New Orleans. • Battle of New Orleans Talk, Discover • St. Bernard Social Ride, Start your New Tues-Thurs 12-3pm 10am, worship 11am Carolyn Park Presbyte- Wed. Bible Study 7pm The cost will be $150 per child. Drills will 1815's Battle of New Orleans with a rang- Year with our bike riding group. We ride at rian Church Living Cornerstone be non-contact and football specific. Par- er talk 10:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. daily. No night with lighted wheels through neighbor- 7408 W. Judge Perez Dr, Arabi. Church International ticipants also will learn about strength and talk Thursday, July 4, when battlefield visi- hoods in St. Bernard Parish. Meet at 6 PM, 733-2326 • Sun. worship 11am 714 W. St. Bernard Pkwy., Chalmette Church of Braithwaite 228-6401 conditioning. Concessions will be available tor center is closed for federal holiday. Free. Ride at 7 PM (sharp). Meets at First Baptist Christ 250-8492 Sun. service 10am for purchase. Register online at www.ho- Chalmette Battlefield of Jean Lafitte National Church, Chalmette, 305 E. St. Bernard Hwy., 200 De La Ronde Dr. Sun. Bible Miracle Baptist Cather- study 9am, worship 10am & 6pm dral (Adance the King- lY-crosstigers.com . For information, contact Historical Park and Preserve, 8606 West St. Chalmette, LA. Lights on sale before the ride. Wed. Bible study 7pm dom of God) 913-9008 Coach Adam Giglio at f!giglio@holY-crossti- Bernard Highway, Chalmette. 281-0510 or $7.00/wheel. On FB - “St Bernard Social Celebration Church 7403 W Judge Perez Dr., Violet gers.com . www.nps.gov/jela. Ride” and join our group. 831-9673 • 7500 W. Judge Perez Sun. Breakfast 9:30a-10:00a Dr., Arabi Sunday worship 9am & Sunday School 10a-10:30a • History Talk, Discover 300 years of New 10:45am Sun. Worship 10:30a-11:30a Tue. 7p-8p Orleans history and culture. 9:30 a.m. Monthly, 4th Wednesday Christ Lutheran Church D.S Grandberry Sr. (Senior Pastor) Tuesday-Saturday. No talk Thursday, July • St. Bernard Parish Hospital’s Alzhei- 3300 Jupiter Drive ~ Chalmette [email protected] (504) 342-2830 [email protected] AUGUST 10 4, when visitor center is closed for federal mer’s Caregiver Support Group, designed Sunday Worship 10:00 am • St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce holiday. Free. French Quarter Visitor Center to provide emotional, educational, and social Bible Study Sunday 9:00 am Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Annual Gala, 6-10PM, Docville Farm of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and support for caregiver’s through regularly Christian Fellowship Church 271-3441 Family Worship Center 2320 Paris Rd, Chalmette masses: Event Barn. Join us for refreshments Preserve, 419 Decatur Street, New Orleans. scheduled meetings. Participants develop 5816 E. Judge Perez Dr, Violet • Sat. 4pm • Sun. 7am, 8:30am, from Crave, Pirogue's Whiskey Bay- 504-589-3882;221 or www.nps.gov/jela.. methods and skills to solve problems. The 324-4092 10:30am & 7pm (Spanish) 2pm Sun. Service 8am ou and Southern Eagle, entertainment • Music at Noon, A New Orleans Jazz Na- group encourages caregivers to maintain Wed. Bible Study 6pm Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church 682-7070 from KARMA and a treasure-filled si- tional Historical Park ranger performs music their own personal, physical, and emotion- A Closer Walk, Meeting 2621 Colonial Blvd., Violet Masses lent auction! Advance ticket pricing from the park’s CD “New Orleans at 300” al health, as well as optimally care for the the Need Ministry Mon., Wed., Thurs & Fri. 8:00am • 682-0333 • 6201 E. St Bernard Hwy, Tues. 6:00pm • Sat. 4:00pm available through July 9, Members $60 on the piano. Noon-1:00 p.m., Wednesday, person with dementia. St. Bernard Parish Violet, La 70092 • Sun. 9:00&11:00am Sun. Service 8am and Non-members $75. Starting July July 17. Free. French Quarter Visitor Center Hospital first floor conference room, 2 PM. Mon. Bible Study 6:30 pm Peace and Prayer 10, Members $75 and Non-members of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Thurs. prayer service 6:30 pm Ministries 919-6625 2900 Oakridge Blvd., Violet $90. Tickets available at http://busi- Preserve, 419 Decatur Street, New Orleans. Weekly, Tues. & Wed. Corinne Missionary Worship service, prayer and praise, ness.stbernardchamber.org/events. For 504-589-3882;221 or www.nps.gov/jela. • Telling Tales at the St. Bernard Parish Baptist Church bible study 10am Sunday 5620 E. Judge Perez Dr. 272-0558 more information call 504-277-4001 or • Walk the Wetlands, Explore Louisiana Library, 2600 Palmisano Blvd., Chalmette Sun. school, 10am, worship 8am Poydras Baptist Bible study 7pm Wed. Church of St. Bernard email [email protected]. swamp and marsh on a ranger-guided walk Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. and 8213 Saro Lane. 237-3538 Come celebrate the Chamber! 10:00 a.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Free. Bara- Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Free story pro- Cornerstone Church of Sun. Bible study 9:30am, worship God 504-382-1144 10:30am taria Preserve of Jean Lafitte National His- gram for pre-readers and up. 4905 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet Sunday services 9 & 11:15 am Praise Temple torical Park and Preserve, 6588 Barataria Discipleship classes 10:30 am Sun. Fellowship SEPTEMBER 26 Blvd. in Marrero (near Crown Point). 689- Wed./Thurs. Bible study 7pm (504) 650-1794 Fri. Prayer services 7pm 7517 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet • ArcGNO's 2nd Annual St. Bernard Par- 3690;10 or www.nps.gov/jela. Events in nearby Parishes Bus ride available. Sun. 10:30am, ish Culinary Classic, 6-10PM, Sterling Bible Study Thu. 7:00pm Covenant United Meth- Hall (3700 Jean Lafitte Pkwy), Chalmette. Weekly, Tuesday • JULY 25, 2019 - Iyanla Vanzant. Saenger odist Church Second Missionary 115 E. D’Amour St. • 271-3763 Baptist Church Restaurants from 2018 included: The Kitch- • Kiwanis Club of St. Bernard/Arabi Theatre, New Orleans. Tickets for Iyanla Van- Sun. Service 11am 2109 Caluda Lane, Violet en Table Cafe, Crave, MeMe's Bar and Grille, Luncheon, college scholarships, Key Club, zant are on sale at the Saenger Theatre Box Services 8am Sunday, Delacroix Hope Baptist Sunday School 9:30am, Today's Ketch Seafood and Restaurant, Cafe Builders Clubs, K-Kids, Read-to-Ride, Read Office, ticketmaster.com. IyanlaVanzantLive. 452-6092 Mission Bible Study 7pm on Wednesday 1932 Bayou Rd, St. Bernard Aquarius, Rocky & Carlo's Restaurant & Bar, Around the World, reading incentive program com or by calling 800-745-3000. The box Sun. worship 11am St. Bernard Baptist Red Fish Blue Fish, Canseco's Market, Ara- and the well known Terrific Kids and Terrific office, located at 1111 Canal St., is open Bible Study 10am Church 881-6723 bi Food Store & Cafe, Swiss Confectionery, Teens programs in parish schools are a few Monday through Friday 10am to 5pm. All Faith Baptist Church of 2615 Jacob, Chalmette Sun. service at 11am Chalmette 682-1144 Inc., and more! Restaurants for 2019 will of the projects. Anyone interested in learn- tickets subject to applicable service charges 4825 E. St. Bernard Hwy. Sun. St. Bernard Catholic be announced this summer. If you own a ing more about or joining the Kiwanis Club and fees. School 10am, Service 11am and Church 281-2267 6pm • Wed. 7pm 2805 Bayou Rd, St. Bernard masses restaurant or bar and would like to partici- community service organization can join • AUGUST 1, 2019 - BRING IT! LIVE: The First Asia Baptist Mon/Wed/Fri 8:30am Sun. 9am Dance Battle Tour. Tickets for Bring It! Live: Church 432-2525 St. Paul Ministries The Dance Battle Tour are on sale at the 2408 Walkers Ln, Meraux Sun. 228-3932 School 10:30am, worship 8am 7724 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet Saenger Theatre Box Office, ticketmaster. Thur. Bible Study 7pm Sun. Service 8am • Thu. 6pm com or by calling 800-745-3000. The box First Baptist Church of St. Luke Baptist St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office office, located at 1111 Canal St., is open Chalmette 277-2939 Church 682-3718 or 418-7492 305 E. St. Bernard Hwy. 126 Poindexter Lane, Braithwaite Addiction Resource Program Monday through Friday 10am to 5pm. Sun. Fellowship 9:30am, Service Sun. worship 8am All tickets subject to applicable service 10:45am & 6pm • Wed. Service 6:30pm Trumpet of Truth The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Addiction Resource Program helps residents charges and fees. Ministry 7451 W. St. Bernard First Pentecostal Hwy, Arabi. Sun. School 9am • struggling with an addiction, whether it be substance abuse, or even gam- • AUGUST 20, 2019 - Queen and Adam Church of Chalmette Service 10am Lambert. Tickets for the Rhapsody tour are 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 on sale at LiveNation.com. World Prayer The program provides individuals and/or their families with information on Wed. Bible Study 7:30pm • AUGUST 23, 2019 - Double Vision Re- Fri. Youth Service 7:30pm Tabernacle 504-356-6901 resources available to them, such as rehabilitation programs, detox centers, 4030 Paris Rd., Chalmette visted. Saenger Theatre, New Orleans. Tick- 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 ets are on sale at the Saenger Theatre Box 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, July 17, 2019 - The St. Bernard News State News 3 Institute selected for five-year partnership with NOAA to work on Gov. Edwards Signs $700M Deepwater Horizon restoration efforts Infrastructure Investment Bill St. Bernard Parish residents can register now for the 21st ses- Gov. John Bel Edwards joined Department of Transportation and sion of the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Citizens Police Academy Development (DOTD) Secretary Shawn D. Wilson, Ph.D., as well course, a free, 10-week program offered so residents can learn as local and state officials, to sign House Bill 578 into law. The bill about police work. appropriates $700 million from the BP oil spill settlement to trans- “The course shows residents various aspects of law enforcement portation projects across the state. and gives them an insight on how and why things are handled in “Signing this bill into law is another major accomplishment for a certain manner,” St. Bernard Sheriff James Pohlmann said. “Its the state’s infrastructure, and I applaud the legislature for target- purpose is to foster a positive relationship between our citizens and ing long-awaited projects that we know will help improve travel for our officers, while instilling in participants a vested interest in what motorists and provide economic benefits to the state,” said Gov. happens in their community.” Edwards. “Despite overwhelming needs, we are finding innovative Classes begin Aug. 21 and will meet each Wednesday at 7 p.m. ways to fund important projects across Louisiana, which is neces- through graduation night in October. Classes will be held in the St. sary for the growth of our communities and state.” Bernard Sheriff’s Office second-floor training center, 2118 Jackson Projects that will receive funding include: Ave. in Chalmette, directly behind the Parish Courthouse. • I-49 North Inter-City Connector in Caddo Parish For more information or to register, call Capt. Charles Borch- • Sugarhouse Road Extension in Rapides Parish ers at (504) 278-7628 or Sgt. Eric Eilers at (504) 278-7799. Capt. • Hooper Road Widening in East Baton Rouge Parish Borchers, head of Community Relations for the Sheriff’s Office, co- • LA 3241 extension from I-12 to Bush in St. Tammany Parish ordinates the class along with Sgt. Eilers. • I-49 South through Acadiana During the course, Capt. Borchers said, participants will hear • LA 1 at Leeville improvements in Lafourche Parish from Sheriff’s Office commanders on various phases of law en- Additionally, this bill will allocate $125 million to construct a 2.7- forcement, including patrol work, narcotics enforcement, detective mile connector from the LA 415/ Lobdell Hwy. I-10 exit to LA 1 duties, and SWAT team demonstrations. Participants also will be in West Baton Rouge Parish. This project will consist of the con- given boating safety tips, and tour the Parish Prison. struction of a new four-lane roadway between LA 1 near LA 988 Capt. Borchers, who is over the Crime Prevention and Neighbor- (Beaulieu Lane) and I-10 at the LA 415 interchange, in addition to a hood Watch programs for the Sheriff’s Office, said nearly 1,000 res- bridge over the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Elevated structures will idents have completed the Citizens Police Academy course since be required for much of the project, including flyover ramps from its inception two decades ago. northbound LA 1 to southbound LA 1. “It’s really become a popular course among adults,” he said. “The signing of HB 578 is a win for infrastructure,” said Secre- “This program gives residents a real feel for what police work en- tary Wilson. “The transportation needs are crucial throughout the tails and it’s about as realistic as we can make it for them.” state and impacts our economy and quality of life. In West Baton Rouge where I-10 is used as a major connector for local residents and motorists traveling across the country and this connector will Louisiana State Parks To Offer Discounts greatly improve connectivity and will assist in alleviating some of the traffic congestion experienced on a daily basis. While this one- For Military And First Responders time investment is a good down payment, we have so much more Louisiana State Parks is announcing special discounts available we could achieve with sustainable infrastructure investment.” to all former and current military members along with first respond- This new connector will assist in improving connectivity on I-10 ers. These special discounts, effective through the end of 2019, will in West Baton Rouge, as well as provide a relief route for local traf- provide for a 15% discount off rentals of campsites, cabins, lodg- fic during peak hours, divert traffic from accidents along LA 1, and es, group camps, conference centers, and pavilions at Louisiana provide a direct connection for commercial vehicles to intermodal State Parks properties. transportation facilities located at the Port of Greater Baton Rouge. “As we get set to celebrate our nation’s independence, we want- It will also serve as an additional evacuation route for areas south ed another way to show our gratitude and honor our military, past of I-10. and present, and our first responders for the hard work they do “I am proud of the collaboration seen throughout this legislative protecting our freedoms and our lives daily. They are the true he- session that allowed House Bill 578 to be passed. The $700 million roes who continue to selflessly serve our nation and communities allocated from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill will allow DOTD to to ensure we can celebrate our independence every year,” said Lt. begin construction on many crucial projects that have been ne- Governor Billy Nungesser. glected due to a lack of funding. The maintenance and preserva- For active duty military, veterans, retirees, National Guard and tion of Louisiana’s infrastructure needs to be a priority, and I am reservists, discount can be applied for every day of the week. The delighted that this bill can play a vital role in aiding a portion of our discount code to enter when booking a reservation online is MILI- transportation needs,” said Representative Tanner Magee. TARY. DOTD anticipates having a consultant under contract for the de- For local, state, and federal governmental public safety, fire, law sign of the connector by fall 2019. Construction is estimated to enforcement, and emergency response personnel, discount can begin fall 2022. be applied to stays of Monday nights through Thursday nights. “The passing of House Bill 578 is a victory for not only the state The discount code to enter when booking a reservation online is but for my constituents,” said Senator Rick Ward. “The LA 415 BADGE. connector will provide much needed relief for local traffic and as- The discounts are valid using the Louisiana State Parks online sist with congestion over the Mississippi River Bridge. This is an reservations system at www.ReserveLaStateParks.com and can- example of what can be accomplished when parties work together not be used with other discounts. Proper identification will be re- for a common goal. I look forward to seeing the benefits this bill will quired at check-in. bring for statewide infrastructure improvements.” 4 Local News Wednesday, July 17, 2019 - The St. Bernard News Chalmette High Grad Writes Children's Book Wedding Singer: The Musical Comedy! Megan Alfonso Lacourrege, who grew up in St. Bernard and It's 1985, and rock star wannabe, Robbie Hart, is New Jersey's graduated from Chalmette High in 2010 and Tulane University with favorite wedding singer. He's the life of the party until his own a double major in English and Musical Theatre. Megan has recent- fiancée leaves him at the altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie ly released a children's book entitled My Sibling Still for children makes every wedding as disastrous as his own. Enter Julia, a win- who have lost a sibling to miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death. It some waitress who wins his affection. As luck would have it, Julia is estimated that 1 in 4 pregnancies end in a loss. Last year, she is about to be married to a Wall Street shark, and, unless Robbie joined that number after experiencing a miscarriage at 12 weeks of can pull off the performance of a decade, the girl of his dreams pregnancy. Her book was inspired by that experience. The book is will be gone forever. available on Amazon and her website at www.mysiblingstill.com. Tickets are available now! Don't forget to get these tickets! Show dates are July 25, 26, 27 & 28 at the Nunez Community College Auditorium. All shows are at 7:30 p.m. EXCEPT Sunday, DAV RecruitMilitary New Orleans Veterans Job Fair the 28th. Which will be at 2:00 p.m. DAV and RecruitMilitary are joining forces to attract, hire and Tickets can be purchased at https://bit.ly/2Y8EK0Y. retain military veterans and military spouses in the New Orleans area. This is a free hiring event for veterans, transitioning military personnel, National Guard members, Reserve members and mili- St. Bernard Parish Library to hold prize drawing tary spouses. This event will take place Thursday, August 22, 2019, Just like the Apollo 11 space mission that made history nearly from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. 50 years ago, the St. Bernard Parish Library made history last In 2018, DAV RecruitMilitary hosted 139 veteran hiring events week when it had to cancel its prize drawings due to Tropical across the United States with nearly 6,750 exhibitors engaging Storm Barry. The library has held an end-of-summer celebration with more 32,000 military-trained job candidates. “We are pleased without interruption for as long as the staff’s memory serves. Due to provide these companies with access to the widest network of to the time constraints of some prizes and in fairness to anyone highly qualified veteran job candidates who are looking for mean- who may have evacuated for the storm, the library held its first-ev- ingful civilian career opportunities,” says Tim Best, CEO of Brad- er Facebook Live Prize Drawing on Tuesday, July 16th for sum- ley-Morris & RecruitMiltiary. mer readers who completed their activity sheets by the extended Event registration and exhibitor info can be found at http://bit.ly/ deadline of Monday, July 15th. Thanks to numerous sponsors a NewOrleans082219. multitude of prizes ranging from Audubon Zoo/Aquarium/Insecta- rium passes to Cane’s Gift Baskets, to Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour Passes to “A Universe of Stories’ souvenir items, and more were Fall 2019 Registration Underway At Nunez given away. Winners were not required to be present and were Registration for the Fall 2019 Semester at Nunez Community notified by phone. College is available now. New or returning students can apply and A second prize drawing will take place on Friday, July 19th at register online at www.nunez.edu. 3 p.m. for the Kiwanis Read to Ride Bicycles. The Kiwanis of St. On-campus registration assistance will take place on the follow- Bernard-Arabi has partnered with the Ginart Law Firm to donate ing dates: ten brand new bicycles to summer readers who have complet- Wednesday, August 14 from 9:00AM-6:00 PM ed their activity sheets. Winners MUST BE present for this prize Thursday, August 15 from 9:00AM-6:00 PM drawing. The St. Bernard Parish Library is very proud to have the Friday, August 16 from 9:00AM-4:30 PM continued support of our local Kiwanians. The library’s summer Saturday, August 17 from 9:00AM-1:00 PM reading program is the Kiwanis of St. Bernard-Arabi’s featured Nunez Community College is located at 3710 Paris Road in Chal- project during the summer months and readers look forward ev- mette, LA. ery year for the chance to win a brand new bike. For more infor- Nunez is now offering a NEW program in Coastal Studies and mation, please call the library at 504-279-0448, visit the library’s GIS Technology. Other programs offered at Nunez include Aero- website at www.mysbpl.org or like the library on Facebook. space Manufacturing Technology, Business Information Technol- ogy, Business Technology, Accounting, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism, Medical Office Management, Care and Development of Young Children, Certi- Plenty To Be Excited About... fied Nursing Assistant: CNA, Culinary Arts, Electrical Construction, Midway through 2019, I'm re- Electrocardiogram: EKG, Emergency Medical Technician: EMT, flecting on how much the Meraux General Studies, HVAC: Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Foundation has accomplished Industrial Maintenance, Louisiana Transfer Degrees: (Biological Sci- and how much more we have in ences, Business, Fine Arts, Humanities, Physical Sciences, Social the works for the rest of the year Sciences), Medical Billing and Coding, Paralegal Studies Paramed- – and there's plenty to be excited ic, Patient Care Technician, Phlebotomy, Practical Nursing: LPN, about! We're grateful to partner Process Technology: PTEC, Teaching: Grades 1-5 and Welding. with so many passionate, smart Classes for the Fall 2019 semester will begin on Monday, August people to help advance our mis- 19, 2019. Classes available both day and evening. Financial Aid is sion, and I'm proud to share just available for those who qualify. For more information, email admis- a few recent stories of our work [email protected] or call 504-278-6467. together to improve the quality of life in St. Bernard Parish. To keep up with us and learn about upcoming activities, visit mer- auxfoundation.org and follow us at facebook.com/docville.farm. Wednesday, July 17, 2019 - The St. Bernard News Local News 5

Parish Officials Leave for D.C. to Just Like New. WE NOW SELL NEW & USED TIRES. Seek Funding for Local Fisherman Only Better WE NOW OFFER TIRE President McInnis and Parish Officials head to Washington, REPAIRS, TOO! D.C. to seek funding for local fishermen and the fishing industry. St. Bernard Parish President Guy McInnis, Chief Administrative Officer Ronnie Alonzo, Council Member-at-Large East Kerri Cal- lais and Coastal Director John Lane left this morning for talks with Louisiana's Congressional Delegation, the Department of Com- Complete Auto Body merce, and White House staffers to seek emergency funding for & Mechanical Repairs local fisherman and the fishing industry due to the negative im- We Accept All Insurance Claims pacts of fresh water. The freshwater inundation from the unprec- Come as a customer...Leave like family edented openings of the Bonne Carre Spillway has devastated 3019 Jean Lafi tte Pkwy., South Louisiana's estuaries and fishing industry. Along with Par- Lang & Sons Chalmette ish Government representatives, members of various local fisher- ies task forces will also be in attendance. BODY & PAINT SHOP 504-278-1954 President McInnis declared a State of Emergency for the fishing industry back on June 10, 2019. Since then President McInnis and staff have continued talks and gathered data on the impacts the freshwater is having on the industry. McInnis has met with lo- cal fishermen and has pledged to continue to fight on their behalf. President McInnis stated, "We understand that there's a process that state and federal agencies must go through to collect data to help our industry, however, our fishermen and the industry are in need of emergency funding now." Along with meetings for emergency funding requests, McInnis and staff will discuss lower Mississippi River water management, future plans for diverting water from the river and the long term af- fects freshwater has on the fishing industry and estuaries. These issues will remain on the forefront on this administration’s legis- lative agenda as we move forward in 2019 and beyond. The wa- terways and bayous of Eastern St. Bernard Parish are not just an economic staple but a major part of St. Bernard’s rich culture. We will keep residents updated, as information becomes available.

[L-R]: John Lane, Senator John Kennedy, Council At-Large-East Kerri Callais, Parish President Guy McInnis, and Ronnie Alonzo. 6 Local News Wednesday, July 17, 2019 - The St. Bernard News The St. Bernard Art Guild Spring Art Show Results Kathryn Lankford, Escaping Re- ality 2nd Place Christian DeLos Reyes, Love 3rd Place Alledia Tubbs, Flower Bowl Honorable Mention Kathryn Lankford, Proud Papa Honorable Mention Ariel Troxclair, And They All Asked For Yo Honorable Mention Corinne Barreca, Champagne Specialty Awards Landscape Pio Lyons, Cafe de Monde Maritime Cheryl Harrison, Making Gro- The St. Bernard Art Guild Honorable Mention 2nd Place ceries announces the winners of the Elaine Hodges, Yscloskey Janet Attaway, Late Bloomer Spiritual Spring Art Show held on Satur- Bridge 3rd Place Marie Alverez, St. Bernard Re- day June 8th at Studio Inferno: Honorable Mention Georgie Dussouy, Backyard Vis- members Art Under Glass Victoria Graves, White Mus- itor Children 1st Place tangs Honorable Mention Victoria Graves, My, Sleeping Georgie Dussouy, Loving Glance Honorable Mention Donna Lind, Southern Charmer Angel 2nd Place Edward Puderer, Clearmont Honorable Mention Floral Barbara, Hayes, Papillion Harbor, Victoria Graves, Preening Egret Lynn Battle, Lavender Blue 3rd Place Art Not Under Glass Honorable Mention Portrait Elaine Hodges, Blue Heron in 1st Place Janet Attaway, LeBeau Planta- Pio Lyons, Emily Swamp Nancy Davis, Poppies tion Wildlife Photography Georgie Dussouy, Snake Eagle 1st Place Abstract Cheryl Harrison, Sunset Berth Mary Puderer, Ooh-Boo 2nd Place Still Life Kimberly Alfonso, Cowboy Janet Attaway, Pears in the Win- Prayer dow 3rd Place Patriotic Christian DeLos Reyes, Rain Corinne Barreca, We the People Rain Go Away St. Bernard Honorable Mention Corinne Barreca, Da Parish Marie Alverez, Land of the Brave Honorable Mention Debra Ross, Ghostly Reflections Chalmette Refinery Best Honorable Mention in Show Award Beth Vincent, Lunchtime in Georgie Dussouy, Thinking Hopedale Outside the Box Three Dimensional 1st Place

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No part of this publication may be reproduced without the express written consent of the Publisher. 8 Local & State News Wednesday, July 17, 2019 - The St. Bernard News 2019 Grow St. Bernard Series Begins July 23 with the cohort. October 1, 2019- 8:00am - 2019 Grow St. Bernard Series 12:00pm, Embrace Regional- Session One: ism to Expand your Market in July 23, 2019 - 8:00am - Greater New Orleans 12:00pm, Maximize your Po- Registration for the full tential - Be the CEO of your Grow St. Bernard series is Success $100 including individual Session Two: access to all six sessions, an in- August 6, 2019 - 8:00am - dividual Gallup CliftonStrengths 10:00am, Small Business assessment, and the option to Financial Bootcamp receive one-on-one business Session Three: mentoring provided by the Lou- The St. Bernard Chamber of eas of their business. August 20, 2019 - 8:00am - isiana Small Business Develop- Commerce and the St. Bernard The six-part series features 10:00am, Creating Community ment Center. Registration for a Economic Development Foun- speakers from the Greater New and Finding your People single session is $20 per attend- dation are proud to announce Orleans region discussing a va- Session Four: ee. Businesses that are partic- the schedule for the 2019 Grow riety of topics geared towards September 5, 2019- 8:00am - ipating for the first time are en- St. Bernard series beginning on new, growing, and pre-revenue 10:00am, Marketing and Social couraged to signup for the full Tuesday, July 23, 2019. Grow businesses. Participation in Media: How to Take Control series. St. Bernard is a six-part pro- Grow St. Bernard is open to all Session Five: Registration is now open! All fessional development series individuals regardless of loca- September 17, 2019 - 8:00am sessions will begin with coffee, aimed at providing business tion or occupation. Participants - 10:00am, Cultivating a Work- networking, and a light break- owners and their staff with new will benefit from networking with place that your Employees fast. For more information and ideas and practical strategies to other professionals in the pro- won't Hate to register visit sbedf.org/grow- improve performance in key ar- gram and building partnerships Session Six: stbernard. IFA Redfish Tours Return to Houma, Louisiana Inshore anglers from across anglers from Texas to the Caro- Louisiana and surrounding re- linas, both IFA Tours include five gions will converge at Houma, different divisions, each with a Louisiana, July 27-28, for the sec- two-event regular season. With ond of two events for the Louisi- budget-friendly entry fees, both ana Division of the 2019 IFA Red- tours offer opportunities to com- fish Tour Presented by Bass Pro pete close to home while keeping Shops & Cabela's and IFA Kayak anglers' expenses to a minimum. Fishing Tour. In addition to nearly 200-per- The IFA Redfish Tour Present- cent payback, every regular-sea- ed by Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's son IFA Redfish Tour event guar- will begin its activities on Friday, antees fully rigged RB190 Ranger July 26, with tournament regis- boat prize package powered by a tration from 5-7 p.m. at the Fal- 90-horsepower, 4-stroke Mercury gout Canal Marina (1868 Doctor outboard valued at $26,706 for Beatrous Rd., Theriot, LA 70397) first place. Each IFA Kayak Fish- followed by the captain's meet- ing Tour event will feature a guar- ing. Anglers will launch from at anteed $1,000 cash prize. safe light on Saturday, July 27. IFA events are made possi- Check-in times will be assigned ble through the sponsorship at Friday's captain's meeting with and continued support of these anglers returning to the marina for well-respected brands: Hobie the weigh-in, which is set to begin Fishing, Ranger Boats, Bass Pro at 3 p.m. Shops, Cabela's, Mercury Marine, Competitors in the IFA Kayak Garmin, Berkley Gulp!, Berkley Fishing Tour will have registration Gulp! Alive!, PENN Reels, Spider- from 6-7 p.m. with captains meet- wire, Navionics, Power-Pole, Val- ing to follow on Saturday, July 27, ley Fashions, T-H Marine, ATLAS, at Falgout Canal Marina. Anglers G-Juice, and Powertex Group. will launch Sunday, July 28, from For more information or to be- the location of their choice and come a member of the IFA, the return to the marina for the weigh- fastest-growing inshore fishing in set for 3 p.m. tournament series in the United Continuing to draw inshore States, go online to ifatours.com. Wednesday, July 17, 2019 - The St. Bernard News Obituaries 9 Mary Ann Donnell Ella Amy Gil Hughes

Mary Ann Donnell passed away peacefully on Ella Amy Gil Hughes passed away on Saturday, Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at the age of 79. She was the July 6, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She cherished wife of 59 years to Robert E. Donnell. was 92 years old. She was the beloved wife of the Loving mother of Robert P. Donnell (Lisa Griffin), late Captain Richard F. Hughes, Jr. Loving mother Richard J. Donnell (Sherri Nuschler) and Sharon of Randy F. Hughes (Barbara “Barbie”), and the late Donnell Guerrera (Frank Guerrera). Daughter of the Darby J. Hughes (Lydia). Grandmother of Jennifer late Agnes Chauvin DiCarlo and Joseph DiCarlo. Farmer, Misty Hughes Lawrence, Ryan Hughes Daughter-in-law of the late Lester Donnell Sr. and (Sarah), Jacquelyn Hughes Bertucci (Ben), and Anna Lenz Donnell. Proud grandmother of Robby the late Rebecca Rachelle Hughes. Great-grand- Donnell, Nicholas Donnell, Damien Donnell and mother of Christopher Zachary Hetrick, Darby Dal- Cody Walsh. Great grandmother of Jonah Clark. She is also survived ton Moyer, Emma Grace Bell, Kaya Lawrence, Ky Lawrence, Evan Taylor and fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear Hughes, Grayson Carter Hughes, and Emory Kate Hughes. Great-great- friends. grandmother of Cambri Blair Hetrick. She was preceded in death by her Mary was born in New Orleans, LA and was a longtime resident of parents, the late Ella Montecino Gil and the late Darby Gil, and by her St. Bernard Parish before settling in Slidell, LA. She was a graduate siblings, the late Elaine McCarthy (George), the late Ida Mae Sandifer of Holy Angels Academy in New Orleans and enjoyed a long career (Dennis), and the late Margie Regan (Raymond). She is also survived by with Regions Bank. Mary truly enjoyed life through her simple pleasures a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and dear friends. of cooking for her family and playing volleyball and cabbage ball with Amy was a native of New Orleans, Louisiana and a resident of St. friends on the weekends. She found pleasure in the details of everyday Bernard Parish. She was a past Queen of the Krewe of Amor, and a past life and caring deeply for others. member of the Krewe of Aphrodite, the Activity Club of St. Bernard, The She spent her last 4 months resting at Greenbriar Nursing Home in Busy Bees, Just For Fun, NAIM, and served as a Den Mother for Cub Slidell. We send our deepest gratitude to all who took care of her. She Scouts. She was much loved, and will be forever missed by all who will be deeply missed and forever remembered for her dedication to her knew her. family, her caring and loving spirit, and spoiling the grandchildren. The family would like to extend a special debt of gratitude to dear Relatives and friends were invited to attend a visitation held at St. friends Ann Daigle, Mike LeBlanc, and Cindy Gonzales, as well as to the Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on staff of Ochsner Hospital, Passages Hospice, Paul Gambino, Dondria Saturday, July 6, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., followed by a funer- Hollies, Hometica of Louisiana, and Americare Home Health. al Mass in Mary’s memory that began at 1:00 p.m. She was laid to rest Relatives and friends were invited to attend a visitation held at St. in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue Street, in Chalmette, LA To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernard- on Monday, July 15, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A funeral Mass memorial.com. was held in her memory at 1:00 p.m. She was laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. Marae Mercedes Abney Peggy Crawford Trapani Marae Mercedes “Mercy” Abney gained her angel wings on Sunday, July 7, 2019. Beloved daughter of Raymond Robert “Bobby” Abney Jr. Peggy Crawford Trapani and Mary Grace Mercader Abney. Granddaughter of Antonio Pajanon- passed away peacefully on ot Mercader and Corazon Ginang Lazo and the late Raymond Rob- Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at ert Abney Sr. and Clothilde Hingle Abney. Loving sister of Raymond the age of 89. She was the Robert Abney III (Amy), Denielle-Rae Abney Keller (Jimmy), Tami-Rae devoted companion of Jacob Bobbye Abney, Robert Ralph Abney II, Robert Thomas Rosario Abney, Schwartz Sr. Cherished moth- Jesse James Abney and the late Antoine-Robert Mercader Abney. Also er of Eddie Trapani and his survived by her nieces and nephews Rachael Yvette Abney, Raymond wife Polly, Margaret Rigaud Robert Abney IV, Tre Robert Abney, Graecyn Taylor Abney, Drayden and her husband Arthur Sr., Brock Abney, Molli Joy Keller, Adelyn Rose Keller, Autumn Rain Keller Anthony Trapani and his wife Karen and the late Frank Trapani Jr. Daugh- and Libby Belle Keller. ter of the late Edward Crawford and Lelia Heitzmann Crawford. She is Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Graveside Service to be also survived and fondly remembered by her many grandchildren, great held at St. Bernard Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 701 W. Virtue St, Chal- grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, cousins and dear friends. mette, LA on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 11:00 AM. Peggy was born in New Orleans, LA and was a longtime resident of To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernard- St. Bernard Parish before settling in Picayune, MS. She truly enjoyed life memorial.com. through her simple pleasures of dancing, trips to the casino, and dinner with family and friends at Olive Garden and Big Mama’s Restaurant. She found pleasure in the details of everyday life and caring deeply for others. She will always be remembered for her dedication to her family, her caring and loving spirit and spoiling the grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by a funeral service in Peggy’s memory beginning at 11:00 a.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.

OBITS continue on Page 10 10 Events, Obituaries & State News Wednesday, July 17, 2019 - The St. Bernard News What's Happening Helen M. Amie — CONTINUED FROM PG. 2 — Helen M. Amie passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Office, ticketmaster.com or by calling 800- the age of 85. Beloved wife of the late Alton Amie. Loving mother of Alan D. Amie (Cindy 982-2787. The box office, located at 1111 Ca- Wolverton), Joey P. Amie (Sharon Anglada), Rubie B. Amie Teal (the late E. Steve Teal nal St., is open Monday through Friday 10am Jr.) and the late Sharon K. Amie. Daughter of the late William Clinton Bendily and Ruby to 5pm. All tickets subject to applicable ser- John Patterson Bendily. Sister of Lois Bendily Vinot Levron and the late Lucy Bendily vice charges and fees. Mathies, Bessie Bendily Dupuy, Floyd Bendily, Charley Bendily and Norman Bendily. • AUGUST 30, 2019 - The Backstreet Boys. Proud grandmother of Scott Amie, Patrick Amie, Jonathan Amie, Helen T. Vavasseur Tickets are on sale at LiveNation.com. Every (Lawrence Vavasseur), Joseph Segari III, Bradley Segari, Anthony Segari, Nicholas ticket purchased to the North American head- Labruzzo and the late Adam Stevens Teal. Great grandmother of Joseph McConnell, lining tour will include one (1) physical copy Anthony Segari Jr., Brysen Segari and the late Rubie A. Boland. of their 10th studio album DNA. Learn more Helen was born on September 23, 1933 in Walker, LA. She was a former resident of St. Bernard Parish about the album/ticket bundles here: https:// and a current resident of Pearl River, LA. She will be forever remembered and deeply missed by her family www.ticketmaster.com/backstreet-boys-tick- and friends. ets/artist/781254 Relatives and friends were invited to attend a visitation held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 • OCTOBER 29, 2019 - The Chainsmokers. W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A funeral service began Smoothie King Center, New Orleans. Tickets at 1:00 p.m. She was laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. are on sale at LiveNation.com. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com. • DECEMBER 9, 2019 - Marine Forces Re- serve Band & Saenger Theatre To Collect Donations For Toys For Tots At 4th Annual Milda Giroir Belin FREE Holiday Concert. Saenger Theatre, New Orleans. The holiday performance is open to Milda “Millie” Giroir Belin went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at the the public; however, the donation of a new, age of 93. She was born in White Castle, Louisiana on September 23, 1925 to the late unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots is appreciated. Clara Landry Giroir and the late Edmee Pierre Giroir. Millie is preceded in death by her While admission is free, all seating is reserved beloved husband Frank Joseph Belin and brothers Clifton Giroir, Charles Giroir, Gerard and requires a ticket, which will be available Giroir and sister Helen Giroir Navarre. Millie is survived by her sister Vivian Trahan (Don- at the Saenger Theatre box office (1111 Canal ald) and her brothers Edward Giroir (Janet) and John Giroir (Winnie); her children, Jo Street, New Orleans 70112) on Friday, Dec. Ann Payne Anderson (Harold) and George William Payne, III (Brenda); her grandchildren 7th from 10am-5pm and on Sunday, Dec. 9th Lisa Gowland Wible (Claude), Denise Gowland Clark (Chad), Christie Gowland O’Neal starting at 10am through the show. Toy do- Kinsey and the late Billy Craven; her great grandchildren Brittany Gowland Hall (Beck- nations will be distributed by the U.S. Marine er), Kayla Campagna Labat (Jordan), Devin Snow, Nicolas Wible, Belin Manalle, Jacob Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program during Besse, Madison O’Neal, Avarie Grace Clark, Drew Kinsey and the late Aiden Kinsey; and her great-great the holidays to greater New Orleans children grandchildren Jace Labat and Josephine Hall. Millie is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. in need. Toys, including stuffed toys, must be Millie was a resident of Roquette Lodge in Mandeville, Louisiana and she enjoyed occasional trips to the new and in original packaging. beach and the casino with her daughter and son. • DECEMBER 10, 2019 - All-New “Disney The family wants to express their sincere thanks to the staff at Roquette Lodge, Compassus Hospice and Junior Holiday Party! On Tour.” Saenger Pam Gibbs, who helped with her transportation. Theatre, New Orleans. The all-new “Disney Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W 21st Junior Holiday Party! On Tour.” Tickets for Dis- Ave., Covington, LA 70433 on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 11:00 AM with visitation on Tuesday beginning at ney Junior Holiday Party on Tour are on sale at 9:00 AM. Interment will follow the services in Hope Mausoleum, New Orleans, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorial the Saenger Theatre Box Office, ticketmaster. contributions in memory of Millie may be made to Compassus Living Foundation. Donations may be mailed com or by calling 800-982-2787. The box of- to Compassus Living Foundation, 10 Cadillac Drive, Suite 400, Brentwood, TN 37027 or can be made at fice, located at 1111 Canal St., is open Mon- ­https://compassuslivingfoundation.org/give/. day through Friday 10am to 5pm. All tickets Please sign the E.J. Fielding Funeral Home online Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com. subject to applicable service charges and fees. • DECEMBER 13, 2019 - Cher: "Here We Go Again Tour.” Smoothie King Center, New “Joy comes in the morning” for Baton Rouge Powerball $1 million winner Orleans. Cher, the legendary multi-award win- ning entertainer has added 14 major dates to win that she decided to give it a closely with. her record-breaking Here We Go Again tour look. “Once I checked my tick- “It’s been a stressful year,” in North America. The new dates will follow a et, I just flipped out!” she ex- she explained during her trip to sold-out European leg and begin in Portland on Baton Rouge resident Lala plained. “I made my boss and the Louisiana Lottery’s head- November 19. Nile Rodgers & CHIC will contin- Singleton is the Louisiana Lot- coworkers double check!” quarters to claim the prize. “It ue as the special guest for the North American tery’s newest millionaire, after After state and federal taxes has just been one thing after outing. Cher’s Here We Go Again tour, her first winning by matching all five were withheld from the prize, another lately… but joy comes across the U.S. in more than five years, has white ball numbers in the June Singleton received $710,000, in the morning!” received rave reviews from sold-out crowds at 22 Powerball drawing. a sum that she has big plans Singleton purchased her every stop since early January. Fans throng to Singleton said she plays the for. With the help of their finan- lucky ticket at Charge Up 47 in hear Cher’s biggest hits plus songs from her Lottery “every once in a while,” cial advisor, the winner and her Baton Rouge; the store will re- recent Dancing Queen album – a tribute to the but usually puts her tickets away husband plan to pay off all of ceive a 1% bonus or $10,000 music of ABBA. Tickets are on sale to the gen- until she remembers to check their debt and contribute to for selling the big winning tick- eral public at LiveNation.com. them much later. It wasn’t until their children’s college funds. et. The winning numbers for her sister-in-law in Connecticut They also plan to donate to the June 22 Powerball drawing tagged her in a Facebook news Jumpstart Your Heart – a char- were 03-06-11-14-66 and the article about the Baton Rouge ity that Mrs. Singleton works Powerball was 21. Wednesday, July 17, 2019 - The St. Bernard News State News 11 Louisiana Lottery Celebrates First-ever National Lottery Week lion has been earned by roughly cent of funds generated nation- 3,000 local retailers in cumula- ally from traditional U.S. lottery tive commissions, bonuses and games goes directly back into incentives on the sale of Lottery the economy through prizes, tickets. public beneficiaries and retail- A series of videos tell the Lot- er commissions. In fiscal year tery’s story through the eyes of 2018, U.S. lotteries generated those impacted by the corpo- $23.4 billion for good causes ration’s contributions to K-12 and transferred $4.8 billion to re- public education, its focus on tailers. While individual jurisdic- responsible play, as well as its tions vary, across the industry positive economic effect on win- lotteries return an average of 63 ners, business owners and the percent in prizes to players, 27 community at large. These sto- percent to public beneficiaries ries will launch daily throughout and six percent to retailers. The The Louisiana Lottery is join- Lottery President Rose Hudson. the observance on the Lottery’s remainder supports lottery oper- ing lotteries across the U.S. in “In Louisiana, we know how to website at www.louisianalottery. ations, providing direct and indi- celebrating the first-ever Nation- have fun and do good! At least com/lottery-week and on its so- rect employment opportunities al Lottery Week from July 15 to 35 cents of every dollar spent cial media pages including Face- and other benefits. Lottery pro- July 21. Each day of the obser- on our games goes to fund K-12 book, Twitter and Instagram. ceeds fund different programs vance, the Lottery will spotlight public education– the highest “In true ‘Louisiana Lottery’ according to each jurisdiction’s a way it benefits public services, transfer percentage among any style, we cannot celebrate with- guidelines and are dedicated to local businesses, the economy U.S. lottery. Since we started in out giving something away, so a variety of important causes, in- and local communities, while 1991, more than $3.7 billion has next week we will also host a cluding education, environmen- also providing an affordable been transferred to our state.” promotion on our website for tal conservation, elderly care, source of entertainment and ex- While the million-dollar win- prize packages. To enter the tourism, economic development citing moments. ners make headlines, the Lottery drawing, visitors share their fa- and more. “The goal of Lottery Week is also pointed out that on aver- vorite Lottery story,” Hudson For more information on for the industry to band together age about 66,000 winners claim added. the Louisiana’s observance of to highlight the positive impact Lottery prizes big and small While each U.S. lottery op- National Lottery Week, visit lotteries make in our individual throughout the state every day. erates under its own legislative www.louisianalottery.com/lot- jurisdictions,” noted Louisiana In addition, more than $570 mil- jurisdiction, as much as 96 per- tery-week. The Test Every Kid Needs Before Going Back to School (StatePoint) Before schedules Get a Comprehensive Eye “How a child’s brain process- catching problems early is im- get too hectic, experts say that Exam es visual information is com- portant: parents should prioritize a visit While 76 percent of parents plex, and a screening alone isn’t “When a child’s visual system to the eye doctor this back-to- said sight is the most important a substitute for a comprehen- is not given a clear and focused school season. sense, only 50 percent take their sive exam, nor is it the most re- image, and if his or her eyes are “An annual comprehensive kids for an annual eye exam, liable way to track a child’s eye not working together, the child eye exam is essential for opti- according to a recent survey health,” says Dr. Wademan. “A could fail to ever achieve normal mal wellness, as well as ensur- conducted by YouGov and VSP comprehensive eye exam with visual acuity,” she says. “These ing your child reaches his or her Vision Care, with many parents an eye doctor however, evalu- patients end up struggling to full academic potential,” says under the incorrect impression ates multiple aspects of vision, see well in adulthood, even with Dr. Jennifer Wademan, VSP net- that the vision screening con- including the close-up skills es- contacts or glasses.” work eye doctor. ducted by the school nurse or at sential for reading, tracking and To find an eye doctor near The incidence of visual im- the pediatrician’s office is suffi- focusing.” you, visit VSP.com. pairment in preschool children is cient. Although many schools Don’t Wait for Complaints Remember, vision and learn- expected to increase 26 percent offer abbreviated vision screen- Among those parents who ing are directly connected, as over the next 45 years, affecting ings throughout the year, they do not bring their children to approximately 80 percent of almost 220,000 children, ac- can miss up to 80 percent of the eye doctor annually, 72 per- what a child learns is present- cording to a recent study by the vision problems, including se- cent of moms and 48 percent of ed visually. For success in the USC Gayle and Edward Ros- rious conditions like amblyopia dads said they would be moti- classroom, the sports field and ki Eye Institute. What’s more, (lazy eye), which can lead to vi- vated to do so if their child com- more, start the school year right kids have more demand on their sion loss if not treated. An an- plains of discomfort or changes with a comprehensive eye exam. eyes and vision than ever before nual comprehensive eye exam in vision. Don’t wait for that first due to the increased use of dig- is the best way to detect vision complaint! Certain changes to ital devices. problems, as well as other con- eyesight can happen gradually, To help ensure a smooth tran- ditions related to the eyes that and children may not realize that sition back-to-school, consider can affect overall health and their vision is impaired. the following tips and insights: wellness. Dr. Wademan points out that 12 Advertisement Wednesday, July 17, 2019 - The St. Bernard News