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VOL. 14, NO. 5 KENNER’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1991 MAY 2005 Kenner Council Selects 23-Year-Old As District 2 Interim Councilman By ALLAN KATZ mously approved by members of the selection “is certainly one of the greatest Kenner City Council to fill the vacated moments of my life. I’m honored, delighted Michael District 2 seat of John Lavarine III, who was and thrilled to be able to serve. This means McMyne, a 23- elected by Kenner voters to fill the position a great deal to me and my family.” year-old entrepre- of Councilman-at-Large. The opening in An election to select Lavarine’s full- neur and author, the at-Large position was created when time successor will probably be held in has become the Councilman Terry McCarthy resigned to October. Until then, McMyne said he’s youngest interim accept a position with Jefferson Parish. looking forward to being part of the Kenner Councilman in McMyne, who said he will not run in City Council’s deliberations and votes. Kenner history. the special election to fill the unexpired “This is a dream come true for me,” said Michael McMyne He was unani- term of Lavarine in District 2, said his continued on page 6

Kenner Parks and Recreation Every time Gulf Coast Bank & ★ Leisure Service Summer Registration Kenner Dispatch Gulf Coast Bank Trust President Guy Williams drives Inside by his handsome new branch office 2005 Day Camp Sees Big Potential in Kenner at 3410 Williams Look inside this month’s Kenner Star Adult & Children’s Programs Boulevard, the sight of it brings a for the Kenner Dispatch 2005, A Year in In Kenner, Opens big smile to his face. see center pull-out section Review, a publication compiled and printed New Branch by Kenner Mayor Phil Capitano’s adminis- By ALLAN KATZ continued on page 15 tration as a report for Kenner citizens. The ★ Dispatch provides information about com- pleted and upcoming projects in Kenner P.J. Hahn and operational changes in the city initiated during the past year. For an additional copy Announces of this report, visit the city’s web site, www.kenner.la.us or contact Kenner City Candidacy For Hall at 468-7240. ★ Kenner Police City Creates Chief Domestic By ALLAN KATZ Violence Court Bonnabel High School Is A Safe Place, P. J. H a hn, an On April 14, 2005 the city of Kenner initi- administrator ated a new “Domestic Violence” court which Offering An Excellent Education with the will hear cases separately from other misde- Jefferson Parish meanors, traffic, and code enforcement matters. By ALLAN KATZ Sheriff’s Office, Under the former city court system, repeat has announced offenders reportedly often faced a different One of the best kept secrets in that he is running magistrate and/or prosecutor each time they Louisiana is the overall excellence of the for Police Chief appeared in court. Now, offenders will stand public schools that Kenner children of Kenner. before the same magistrate and prosecutor, who attend, from pre-kindergarten through The election will be familiar with a defendant’s case from senior high school. P.J. Hahn is set for April 1, arraignment through disposition. The measure’s A good example is Bonnabel High 2006. Sixteen-year goal is to provide continuity with the ever- School where close to 98 percent of the incumbent Police Chief Nick Congemi is increasing load of domestic violence cases. students are Kenner residents. prohibited from running again due to term City prosecutors note that since these cases Last year, Bonnabel students limits. Hahn said he is announcing 11 will now be tracked separately, a more compre- excelled in the LEAP tests, winning a months before the election because he is hensive follow-through on offenders should be prized star for their school. Overall, kicking off his campaign now in a bid to available. The court will meet every Thursday Bonnabel finished a close third among build community consensus on the goals of morning with Judge Miguel Elias presiding and Jefferson Parish public schools in the Marion Floyd as prosecutor. Dale Standifer, the Kenner Police Department for the peri- LEAP tests, behind Grace King and od 2006-2010. Executive Director of the Metropolitan Battered Riverdale Senior High Schools and just Women’s Program believes having the same Hahn said that crime rose by seven per- ahead of East Jefferson. cent in Kenner in 2004, including a 50 per- judge and prosecutor will benefit the court. “Unfortunately,” says Bonnabel “Both will become experts in domestic violence cent increase in murders, a 35 percent Principal Ray Ferrand, “there are some diverse but cohesive and united student issues, and because of that will be able to make increase in rapes, a 26 percent increase in incorrect perceptions about Bonnabel in body, an excellent faculty and some great better decisions,” she states. burglaries and a 15 percent increase in the community. Some of these are based plans for an even stronger academic “All offenders who are found guilty are sen- vehicular thefts. on racial conflict at our school in the future.” tenced to domestic violence classes and we’ve “If the rest of America can reduce 1970s. Today, Bonnabel has a very found this to be highly successful in stopping continued on page 29 crime, so can Kenner,” said Hahn. “I refuse the cycle of violence,” said Floyd. ★ continued on page 15 2 KENNER STAR, May 2005 KENNER STAR, May 2005 3 Community Blow Kenner To Host Free Music In The Park Summer Concert Series bubbles On every Friday this summer, begin- of a cover charge. The concerts are free and ning on June 3, the city of Kenner will open to the public. in the sponsor Music in the Park, a free summer On June 3 the band Class Act will per- concert series in Rivertown’s Heritage form. Jen’s Ex will entertain on June 10 Park, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on June 17, Old School will be playing. bath, Many budding local bands are looking Kalli’s Kiss will perform on June 24. for a venue to showcase their sound, be it Food, soft drinks, beer and wine will be rhythm and blues, pop, gospel, jazz or even available for purchase. not your dance. Music in the Park will feature Any bands interested in performing in groups and ensembles who want the oppor- the concert series should contact Donna at tunity to be seen, but without the pressure Community Services at 468-7293. ★ budget. Needy Families To Benefit Independently owned and operated franchise. From Postal Food Drive Touching up a room or giving it a whole new look, we have everything you need to May 14, 2005 has been named as “Food Items requested by the food bank remodel your home. Design, functionality, and a higher for the Hungry Day” by the United States include canned meats, tuna fish, tomato level of professionalism. Plus the convenience of finding it Postal Service. This is the fifteenth year of sauce and paste, soup, peanut butter, jelly, all in one place. It’s our job, but we never forget it’s your the food drive, which is held to collect non- noodles, macaroni and cheese, spaghetti, home. Get a better look at www.dreammaker-remodel.com perishable items for hungry and needy fam- packaged rice, dried milk, infant formula, ilies living in the Kenner area. Locally, the canned vegetables, fruit juices and fortified 000 Anywhere Drive, Ste. 000 ~ Any City, State 00000 ~ (000) 000-0000 city of Kenner, the United States Postal cereals. Glass items cannot be accepted in Making Your Remodeling Dreams Come True.® Service National Association of Letters the food drive. Carriers Branch 4342 and the AFL-CIO are “We are hoping to exceed last year’s all co-sponsors of the event. collection of four tons of food in this year’s 3632 Florida Ave. • Kenner Residents are asked to place donated non- drive,” said Diane Plauche, Kenner Food perishable food items near their mail slots or Coordinator for the city of Kenner. Letter 466-3625 mail boxes for letter carriers to collect on carriers will collect the food items and their rounds. Food items can also be deposit- deliver them to the Kenner Food Bank for ed at the two Kenner post office branches. sorting and distribution. ★ KPD Receives Military Trucks SAMUEL Y. BROWN, M.D. The Kenner Police Department recently “Because of their weight and height, ANA de AGUIAR, M.D. acquired two “deuce-and-a-half ” military these two and one-half ton, 12-foot tall trucks, a trailer and forklift from Keesler trucks are able to drive through waters well PEDIATRICS Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi at a over five feet high to reach people stranded cost of $500 each. The KPD acquired the at their homes or in cars, making for a ACCEPT MOST HMOs & PPOs pieces through the U.S. Defense quick response time,” Congemi said. OCHSNER Reutilization and Marketing Office, where The “deuce-and-a-half ” model trucks KIDMED PROVIDER decommissioned vehicles are made avail- date back to World War II where they were able to law enforcement agencies. called “Vehicles of Victory.” Common uses 443-KIDS Police Chief Nick Congemi said that included towing artillery, transporting that the KPD is prepared to respond to a troops and supplies, and firefighting. The 443-5437 flooding event with the all-purpose military deuce is still used in today’s military and trucks in the upcoming hurricane season. can be found among U.S. troops in Iraq. ★ 3813 Williams Blvd., Kenner - Between W. Esplanade & The Lake

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From the Editor Kenner Recreation Making Improvements Treasure Chest Casino has also certainly for adults and kids. when it comes to handling volumes of children helped. “The mayor was absolutely right about in football and baseball programs.” Now, the KRD program seems to be get- that,” says Carroll. “Our gyms have so many Kenner’s recreation program has always ting another big boost of energy and creativity, leagues and teaching programs going on during been blessed in the quality of volunteer coach- as well as funding, from the Capitano adminis- the week that’s very little time allotted for adults es and team helpers that it has attracted. There tration and the Kenner City Council. or kids who might want to spontaneously organ- is a long tradition in Kenner of volunteers going By ALLAN KATZ Among the rising stars in the KRD is ize a pickup game of basketball or volleyball. to the playgrounds to help, even after the coach- Gregory Carroll who is Administrator – By opening the gymnasiums on weekends, es’ own kids have grown to adulthood. In fact, Over the last 40 years, I’ve seen big-city, Recreation Coordinator. we’ve created opportunities for lots of Kenner it isn’t unusual to find two generations of vol- small-city and rural recreation departments in The KRD recently received a $500 award residents of all ages to go down to the gym or unteers on Kenner’s playgrounds – grandpar- many different places. Based on that experi- from Tulane University Health Science Center the playground for a physical workout without ents and their grown children working together ence, I think that the Kenner Recreation for its participation in TAAG (Trial of Activity having to get involved in an organized league. to help the up-and-coming generation of Department has some of the best facilities in for Adolescent Girls), a national school and Today, our playgrounds and gyms are almost as Kenner kids. The same is true on the soccer the nation among cities with a population of community-based research study designed to busy on weekends as they are during the week.” playgrounds, including a number of men who less than 100,000. promote physical activity beyond the school Kenner’s new soccer league has also previously or currently play in semi-pro The development of the KRD really began day among girls in grades six through eight. proven itself to be successful. KRD officials leagues. The new soccer programs have attract- under the late former Mayor Joe Yenni, who “Very often, unlike their male counterparts, thought they might sign up perhaps 150 boys ed a wonderful variety of soccer dads, moms, had been an outstanding high school coach and adolescent girls cut back on physical activities and girls for the first year of the new soccer aunts, and uncles who are adding to the kids’ really loved the idea of a great recreation pro- as they approach and enter their teenage years,” program. At last count, the number was over fun. gram for Kenner’s kids. The program expanded says Carroll. “Working closely with John 600 and growing. “In Kenner, we have fabulous recreation under the direction of former Mayors Aaron Quincy Adams Middle School and KRD, Carroll said, “Our soccer fields look like facilities and excellent playground supervi- Broussard and Louis Congemi. Sharing the Tulane University has developed a program of little United Nations with all the kids chasing sors,” says Carroll. “But, in many ways, the credit with these former mayors has been a suc- team sports along with other activities such as soccer balls. It’s great. I honestly believe that in heart and soul of our recreation programs are cession of Kenner Councilpersons who have hip-hop dance and cardio-kickboxing.” five years, there will be more kids in Kenner the volunteers who come out to help. They are been very generous in funding the KRD, mak- The KRD members have also had fun car- playing in soccer leagues than in football and more than coaches. They’re mentors and ing it one of the city’s top priorities. The addi- rying out two of the new administration’s ini- baseball leagues – and consider that we’re confidants for the kids. They’re the whipped tion of more income for Kenner from the tiatives of opening gymnasiums on weekends among Louisiana’s top Recreation Departments cream on our cake.” ★

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Kenner St r Political Review May 2005 Vol. 14 No. 5 Publisher It Is A Sin To Raise Taxes In Louisiana TROY BROUSSARD Editor include the controversial and unwise expendi- Everyone in Louisiana probably does, but ALLAN KATZ ture of millions of dollars on a questionable raising taxes will hurt the state overall, so it Managing Editor/Marketing Director sugar mill promoted by Agriculture should not be done to benefit just one group CANDY LOVITT Commissioner Bob Odom. The mill was of people. Increasing video poker, cigarette, Staff Writer/Editor rushed through the Bond Commission with- wine and beer taxes will affect thousands of TROY BROUSSARD out enough study of its impact on the envi- Louisiana residents, many of whom are Sports Writer By JEFF CROUERE ronment or the sugar industry. On a much already poor and struggling. In addition, the KEN TRAHAN smaller scale, but still disturbing, Insurance taxes will lead to reduced consumption, Contributing Writers With the state of Louisiana starting Commissioner Robert Wooley caught flak which will eventually impact the flow of JEFF CROUERE JIM MELCHERS another legislative session, Governor when it was discovered he used taxpayer money to the state. LYNNE DIMM SHARON SOLOMON ED CLANCY SCOTT ZIMMERMAN Kathleen Blanco is putting on the full court funds to purchase a brand new custom Ford Louisiana already has the 12th highest tax CARL W. C LEVELAND DAN DORMADY press for more tax revenue. If passed, her pick-up truck, Harley Davidson edition. on beer in the nation. We tax video poker SELA CURRY M. SUSAN M. FELDER CRAIG GOODWIN PHIL CAPITANO “sin” tax proposal will raise about $120 mil- Wooley wanted a new vehicle, although he truck stops at 32.5 percent at the present time, ROY A. WILLIAMS LARRY BETTENCOURT lion and will be targeted for teacher pay rais- was driving a luxury 2004 Eddie Bauer edi- so we certainly do not have an unfairly low LADEAN RADA GLENN DOTTOLO LINDA MARTIN NICK CONGEMI es. The Governor is also proposing a $75 mil- tion Ford Expedition, also purchased by the tax. What we need is to create a business cli- BOBBY JINDAL DEENI R. SHANNON lion tax on hospital providers that some have taxpayers. These two examples are just the tip mate in this state that allows our homegrown LUIS M. ESPINOZA called a regressive “sick tax.” of the iceberg; imagine the waste in state gov- businesses to stay in Louisiana and expand Account Manager Fortunately, some Republicans in the leg- ernment that is never uncovered by the media. and that entices other businesses to set up BARBARA BELLACI islature are stepping forward to block the Waste in government extends to the hun- operations here. We need to grow our way to Typography Governor and a showdown this session is dreds of boards and commissions that we a solution, not tax our way. Bottom line: we PAULA COUGHLIN/TYPOSITION inevitable. State Representative Jim Tucker operate, many of which are unnecessary. In need more taxpayers, not a higher tax. Distribution Manager (R-Algiers) and State Senator Tom Schedler addition, Louisiana employs more state and A better model for success is in the film LORI HOWCOTT (R-Mandeville) are leading the Republican local government employees per capita than and video industry. The state offered a 15 per- Printing legislative caucus and they are promoting an any other Southern state. At some point, we cent tax credit that has been an incredible suc- DIXIE WEB GRAPHICS © 2005 Kenner Star, Inc. Kenner Star is published monthly and is agenda that does not include additional taxes. have to solve our problems by cutting govern- cess, sparking significant growth in a clean, distributed by direct mail to all In fact, Tucker recently lamented, “This is a ment spending instead of our usual tendency prosperous industry. This winning formula, 20,600 registered voter households in Kenner. An additional 2,000 copies are distributed governor who ran on no new taxes.” of raising taxes. This time the problem is that cutting taxes, should be tried in other areas of in over 100 high traffic locations. Ye s, she did campaign on a pledge of no our public school teachers need a pay raise, our economy. It’s simple- when we cut taxes, KENNER STAR new taxes, but Blanco is not alone among but while the Governor is proposing only a we will grow our economy which will lead to P.O. BOX 641654 • KENNER, LA 70064 politicians who advocate higher taxes once $1,000 raise for each teacher, the teacher’s increased population and more tax revenue Phone & Fax 468-9125 Email: [email protected] they get elected. Do we need additional tax union actually wants a $2,000 raise for each. for the state. Subscriptions $11.95 Per Year revenue in Louisiana? Of course not, espe- So, if the Governor’s plan passes, we will It is disappointing to have Governor The content of all theme-based columns, written by cially when the state is operating on an $18 raise taxes and still not satisfy the teacher’s Blanco revert to typical Democratic form by respective professionals in this newspaper, is in no way intended to render advice, suggest a course of action, billion budget that has not been trimmed of union. offering new taxes. It is also an opportunity or take the place of an individual consultation regard- ing that subject matter. waste. Recent examples of wasteful spending Do the teachers need a pay raise? continued on page 9 KENNER STAR, May 2005 5 6 KENNER STAR, May 2005

Government Airport Inconvenience The Times Picayune. Yes, this occurrence cials are so concerned about staying on bully Kenner, its runway project is poten- was minute, but it is also indicative of a time with this project, they are not sensitive tially behind schedule. For that, airport much larger problem between the city of to Kenner’s concerns that the repairs are officials have no one to blame but them- Kenner and the airport. We tolerate more done correctly. Once again, it’s a situation selves. ★ than our share of inconveniences on a daily that could have been avoided with a simple basis, and unfortunately there is no end in permit obtained up front. Kenner City Council meetings are By PHIL CAPITANO the foreseeable future. The point is, whether it’s a cabbie bath- broadcast every Friday at 7:00 p.m. imme- Kenner Mayor It continues to amaze me that airport room or major runway renovation, the air- diately followed by the Spanish translation officials simply refuse to abide by Kenner’s port needs to follow the same guidelines as on K-TV 76. The city of Kenner’s website is It was Monday, February 28. The pas- laws requiring a permit before beginning every other business in Kenner. But www.kenner.la.us. sengers were buckled in and an American any construction project, especially consid- because the airport prefers to ignore and Airlines flight was descending to land at ering the main point of permitting is to pre- Louis Armstrong International Airport. But vent accidents. On April 21, 2005, the con- then something went wrong. The pilot struction company working on the runway DISTRICT 2 COUNCILMAN position. announced to the passengers that the run- repairs drove a piling into Kenner’s effluent (continued from page 1) McMyne said he wasn’t entirely sure way lights had suddenly gone out and he sewage line. That line had to be diverted whether he wanted to take the risk of put- would have to abort the landing and circle into Lake Pontchartrain and the state McMyne, who started his own company ting his name on the table for consideration the airport. The problem, as explained by Department of Environmental Quality was while still in high school and has authored for the interim council seat. “So I asked one the pilot, was due to construction on the notified. three books on self-help. “I’ve always been of my favorite mentors what I ought to do adjoining runway. After a half an hour of This accident is just the sort of nonsen- a very serious person who kept up with and he said, ‘Go for it.’That’s what I did and circling the airport, along with several sical error that could have been avoided developments in the city and I hope to be a it certainly worked out just as we hoped it other aircraft, the plane finally made its had city officials seen the plans prior to positive and progressive interim council- might.” landing. Had the lights gone out just a few construction. Airport spokeswoman man. I think Kenner is a great city that McMyne said he was especially pleased seconds later, the plane would have landed Michelle Duffourc was apparently misin- needs to keep growing, developing and that the other members of the council have in total darkness. formed in stating to The Times-Picayune, adding to our excellent quality of life.” welcomed him and offered to help him in You can imagine my disgust when this “It (the line) wasn’t where it was supposed The council also unanimously selected any way that they can. “I hope that during was reported to me by a friend who was a to be.” Even if the line had moved, the dis- Lavarine as its president. Lavarine and my time on the council that others my age passenger on this flight. The city of Kenner tance would have been minimal. Now, the District 4 Councilwoman Michelle will decide that they too want to be involved was not notified of the incident, nor did airport is trying a band-aid approach to fix- Branigan were among McMyne’s boosters in government and politics,” he said. ★ city officials or residents read about it in ing the damaged line. Because airport offi- when he was nominated for the interim

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I hereditary or stress…WE CAN HELP. in Louisiana from double taxation. will continue to fight for religious freedom That initial success was nice, but I throughout our country, despite opposition Call today and discuss with our experts know that I have many more legislative from people who would rather see a nation fights ahead of me. Recently, the decision without any religious influence. I will fight your many options for beautiful hair. of a judge right here in Louisiana prompt- against efforts to remove “under God” from ed me to author my second piece of legisla- the Pledge of Allegiance. I will stand up tion – a resolution aimed at promoting free- and protect the display of the Ten Hair Styles Unlimited dom of religion throughout the United Commandments in public buildings. I do Keeping the fashion conscious of Kenner beautiful for 28 years. States. Our country was founded on the not think that we should back down from principle of freedom of religion, not free- the basics on which our country was found- dom from religion, and we must continue ed – in fact, we should proudly recognize 464-5949 to fight for this guiding belief. that our country respects all religions and 3635 Florida Avenue • Open Mon. - Sat. The Tangipahoa Parish School Board continue to open our arms to more discus- has always opened each of their meetings sion, not less. I will continue to work in with a prayer. This voluntary action is a Washington, D.C. and here at home to pro- small way for the members of the board to tect the values that we hold dear in our acknowledge our state’s rich heritage of state and country, and I look forward to Mother’s Day faith. Opening a school board meeting with providing more of a voice for those values voluntary prayer is akin to opening a leg- in Congress in the future. ★ May 8 islative session with prayer; because they Congressman Bobby Jindal’s 1st are both deliberative bodies of adults elect- Make Reservations Now! ed by the people, who act in the public Congressional District covers Jefferson, interest, and are open to the public for vol- Orleans, St. Charles, St. Tammany, OPEN 11:00 AM TO 10:00 PM untary attendance. But of course, a judge Tangipahoa and Washington Parishes. saw it differently and declared the actions Congressman Jindal has offices locally and of the school board to be unconstitutional. in Washington, D.C. and can be reached via Choice of Appetizer his Southshore office at 3525 North Never in my wildest dreams would I Baby Spinach with Warm Bacon Dressing have envisioned a community in Louisiana Causeway Boulevard, Suite 1020, Metairie, Charbroiled Scallops on the Halfshell that would suggest that elected officials not Louisiana, 70002 or 837-1259. Constituents Buffalo Oysters on the Halfshell seek a little guidance before their monthly can also write to Congressman Jindal Corn and Crab Bisque meetings. But this isn’t only a problem in directly at www.house.gov/Jindal. Free ine Crawfish Cakes Louisiana – throughout our country, judges lass of W are trying to legislate from the bench, G om! resulting in rulings that just don’t stand up POLITICAL REVIEW for M Choice of Entrée to what our founding fathers envisioned as (continued from page 4) Cowboy Ribeye mounded with Louisiana Crawfish Tails government interacting with religion. The Pecan Crusted Soft Shell Crab with a Crawfish Crystal Butter Sauce fact is separation from church and state for Republicans to demonstrate their fiscal Trout Almondine with a Almond Butter Sauce doesn’t mean that religion has no place in conservatism and oppose this plan with all of Petit Filet Mignon with a Whole Lobster Tail government. the force they can muster. If they are success- Seafood Platter One of my colleagues, arguing against ful, it will be a good sign for the upcoming Bacon Wrapped Shrimp and Scallops with a Pepper Jelly Glaze such measures, said that Congress should 2007 elections and give voters a compelling Seafood Stuffed Crepes shut down any government meeting that reason to reward the GOP with more legisla- opens its day with a prayer. I had to step in tive seats. ★ and mention that we should go ahead and Choice of Dessert shut down both Congress and the Supreme Jeff Crouere is a native of New Orleans Cheesecake (raspberry, caramel, chocolate, vanilla) Court because both of these bodies have a and his Louisiana based program, Ringside Pontchatoula Strawberry Crepe prayer before beginning each of their Politics, airs at 8:30 p.m. on Friday and respective days. I’m not sure my colleague 10:30 p.m. on Sunday on WLAE-TV, Children’s Menu Available found the humor in my comments. Channel 32. Visit Crouere’s website at 2722 WILLIAMS BLVD. • KENNER, LA 70065 I wrote a letter to the Tangipahoa Parish www.ringsidepolitics.com and e-mail 468-3237 School Board letting them know that I Crouere at [email protected]. 10 KENNER STAR, May 2005

Health Arthroscopic Treatment Of Meniscal Tears how durable these structures are meant to non-operatively. decrease swelling. be. Arthroscopic surgery allows direct Meniscal tears are extremely common, There are an estimated 850,000 menis- visualization of the entire knee joint to and once they become symptomatic, they cal procedures performed in the United identify the tear and also recognize any can be properly diagnosed and treated. States yearly by orthopedists. As clinicians, additional problems such as associated lig- Arthroscopic surgery is a safe and reliable it is important for us to distinguish between ament tears or cartilage damage that can way to trim the irritating meniscal tear in By LUIS M. ESPINOZA, M.D. sports-related meniscal injuries in younger co-exist with meniscal tears. A relatively order to initiate rehabilitation and a return more active individuals versus degenera- large amount of work can be done within to normal activities. ★ The most common cause of knee tive tears in older individuals. Sports-relat- the knee utilizing only a few small inci- swelling and pain is a meniscal tear. ed meniscal injuries account for roughly sions. In general, the guiding principle in Luis M. Espinoza M.D. is a Board Fortunately, not all meniscal tears are cre- one third of all patients with torn menisci. the surgical treatment of a torn meniscus is Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon practicing at ated equally, and some are fairly well toler- Pivoting sports such as football and basket- to remove only the torn unstable meniscal the Orthopedic Center for Sports Medicine, ated by individuals. At best, they can cause ball are associated with the greatest num- fragments while preserving as much of the Physical Medicine and Reconstructive some painless clicking and a little soreness, ber of injuries. intact portion as possible. On some occa- Surgery. Dr. Espinoza serves as a consult- but the severe ones can result in severe Most patients report an acute onset of sions, if the meniscal tissue is not severely ant for the Washington Nationals AAA affil- pain, swelling and popping with activity. sharp pain in the knee, usually following a damaged, the meniscus can be repaired to iate New Orleans Zephyrs baseball team. Within the knee there are two menisci, twisting injury in which the knee is flexed allow the tissue to heal. The Orthopedic Center is a multi-specialty which are semi lunar fibrocartilaginous and the foot firmly planted on the ground. The arthroscopy is done as an outpa- center dedicated to complete muscu- discs that serve as shock absorbers to Typical symptoms may include swelling, tient procedure and patients typically go loskeletal care with focused expertise in lessen the stress transmitted across the catching, and pain when squatting or home the same day with crutches. Soreness shoulder, knee, and non-surgical spine knee. There is one meniscus on the inner climbing stairs. The onset of swelling is after debridement of a torn meniscus lasts care. Offices are located in Kenner and (medial) portion of the knee and another on generally delayed a couple of days in iso- anywhere from five to ten days and a post- Metairie. For additional information call the outer (lateral) portion. Together, they lated meniscal injuries, which differs from operative course of physical therapy is 467-5900 or log on to are able to withstand the daily twisting and the immediate swelling seen with ligament started immediately to regain motion and www.orthodoc.aaos.org/lespinozamd. pounding our bodies experience. Mere tears such as the ACL (anterior cruciate lig- walking, for instance, can generate forces ament). Once the suspected diagnosis has across the knee ranging from two to five been confirmed by thorough examination EJGH Names Lavigne times body weight. When one considers and appropriate imaging studies such as an that the average person takes more than one MRI, the decision can be made whether to million steps a year, you start to realize treat the meniscal disease operatively or Team Member Of The Year East 2004. Jefferson Lavigne has been employed by East General Jefferson General Hospital for 12 years as a Hospital has critical care nurse in the hospital’s Intensive named Sandy Care Unit. In addition to nursing, Lavigne Lavigne, R.N., has earned certification as a paralegal and 2004 Team works part time with the Legal Services Member of the department. Year. Lavigne Outside of the hospital, Lavigne is a was chosen by volunteer with Heart of the Americas, a the hospital’s group of medical professionals who provide Sandy Lavigne, R.N. Leadership free medical care for underserved popula- Team from a tions in Nicaragua. During these trips field of 12 nominees, each of who had been Lavigne cares for patients and also teaches named a Team Member of the Month during local nurses techniques in critical care. ★ Dr. Blais Named EJGH Physician Of The Year Christo- Dr. Blais, a specialist in infectious dis- pher Blais, eases, has been a member of the East M.D., was Jefferson General Hospital Medical Staff recently for the past four years. Recently, he earned named as East certification in Palliative Care and has Jefferson become a key member of the hospital’s General growing palliative care program. Hospital’s Dr. Blais was recognized for his dedica- 2004 tion to his patients and for his support of the Physician of hospital’s nursing staff. Nurses have cited the Year. Dr. his excellent communication skills and Christopher Blais, M.D. Blais was approachable demeanor as qualities that nominated for enhance patient care as well as their work the award by the hospital’s staff and select- environment. ★ ed by its leadership team. KENNER STAR, May 2005 11

Community Local Doctors Advise That Pain Clinic Closings Could Leave Many In Withdrawal The recent closures of area pain clinics notics like Xanax, can include nausea, vom- symptoms of withdrawal should seek referrals and assistance on treatment could create a more immediate and danger- iting, muscle aches, diarrhea, seizure, exces- immediate medical attention,” said Karyn options to anyone calling 1-866-399-HOPE ous problem of significant withdrawal sive yawning, elevated heart rate, fever, Talbot, Community Relations Coordinator (4673).” ★ symptoms for hundreds of patients, accord- insomnia, and runny nose and eyes. for ARRNO. “We can provide information, ing to area doctors. Detoxification from a sedative-hypnotic is The three medications that the closed more dangerous than the opiates, and some- clinics prescribed together are known as times the only symptom is a seizure. “The Trinity.” They are Lortab and Lorcet, “These symptoms can be potentially also known as Vicodin, which contains dangerous, and if you are experiencing any KENNER ORTHOPEDIC & SPORTS THERAPY hydrocodone and acetaminophen; Xanax, of these symptoms in any significant way, generic name alprazolam; and Soma, you should seek medical attention as soon 3921 WILLIAMS BLVD. generic name carisoprodol. All of these as possible,” states David Kutz, Ph.D., a KENNER, LA 70065 drugs are highly addictive, and when taken licensed clinical psychologist and coordi- 504-443-5152 together can be lethal. nator of the Chronic Pain Management “The idea that ‘The Trinity’ makes Program at Addiction Recovery Resources medical sense is preposterous. For exam- of New Orleans (ARRNO). ARRNO is a ple, the use of a sedative-hypnotic, espe- not-for-profit organization whose mission cially a short acting drug like Xanax, is not is to provide professional, effective, and indicated for treating pain,” said A. ethical treatment for individuals and fami- Kenison Roy, III, M.D., F.A.S.A.M., lies affected by addictive disorders. Medical Director of Addiction Recovery “People who become physically depend- Resources of New Orleans. “There is sci- ent don’t necessarily have an addictive dis- entific evidence to prove that pain medi- order, but may still have to detox from the cine taken every day will eventually cause medicine,” said Kutz. “If you have chronic pain. Opioid pain medicine taken in short pain, there are treatment options available KENNER’S ONLY CHOICE FOR ORTHOPEDIC PHYSICAL THERAPY intervals is effective, but after awhile your that are much more effective than the nar- body will adjust to it, causing one to take cotic pain medicine used in opioid therapy.” THERE IS A DIFFERENCE!!!! more and more,” continued Roy. “Many are now in need of help and are The symptoms of withdrawal from these unaware of how and where to find it. Some Se habla Español METAIRIE & WESTBANK LOCATIONS drugs can be dangerous, and at the very may need legitimate help with their chron- least extremely uncomfortable. The signs ic pain and others may need detoxification and symptoms of withdrawal from opiates, and treatment for dependence on these Lortab, Lorcet, Vicodin, and sedative-hyp- powerful drugs. Anyone experiencing Butterfly Release Honors Children Who Have Died Bereaved families, relatives and friends The Compassionate Friends (TCF) is a who have experienced the death of a child at national non-profit, self-help support any age are invited to attend The organization which offers friendship, Compassionate Friends Seventh Annual understanding and hope to families who are PRINTING Butterfly Release and Picnic. The event grieving the death of a child of any age, Celebrating Our 26th Year begins at 11:30 a.m. on May 22 at The from any cause. There is no religious affil- Compassionate Friends Children’s iation. All bereaved family members are Memorial Garden in Lafreniere Park, locat- welcome. The mission of TCF is to assist ed at 3000 Downs Boulevard in Metairie. families in the positive resolution of grief Activities will include face painting, duck following the death of a child and to pro- ★ Custom Index Tabs ★ Business Cards ★ Newsletters feeding and games. Families are asked to vide information to help others be support- ★ Graphic Design ★ ★ bring their own food, tables, chairs and blan- ive. There are no membership fees or dues. ★ Postcards Raffle Tickets kets. The Lakeview-New Orleans TCF Laminating up to 44” The butterfly release will be held at Chapter meets on the second Monday each ★ Fax / Mailing Service ★ Brochures ★ Flyers ★ High Speed Copying 1:00 p.m. beginning with a short program month at 7:00 p.m. in East Jefferson ★ Letterheads ★ Invitations of readings, poems and music. Those in General Hospital at 4220 Houma Boulevard ★ Color Copies attendance will be given one of 300 pyra- in Metairie in the Conference Center ★ Oversize Copies up to 36” Wide ★ Envelopes ★ Forms mid-shaped boxes tied with gold ribbon Esplanade 3 Room. For more information with a Painted Lady butterfly inside. The on local meetings, call Judy Bonura at 887- boxes will be opened for the butterflies to 4599. The National Office toll free phone Call Us For FREE be released and take flight. Soft drinks and number is 1-877-969-0010. The TCF web desserts will be served after the release. site is www.compassionatefriends.org. ★ Pickup & Delivery SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE (504) 733-0903 Visit Us At: www.tomsprinting.com KENNER ST★R E-mail: [email protected] Elmwood Business Park • 1533 Edwards Avenue • Elmwood, LA 70123 • Fax (504) 733-4532 12 KENNER STAR, May 2005

Airport A Reflection Of The Past By ROY A. WILLIAMS ed 60 years of service to our local commu- Director of Aviation nities. As I reflect on our past, I am remind- Louis Armstrong New Orleans ed of how far we have come. In 1946, the International Airport original terminal was a Quonset hut with no air conditioning. Today, we have two ter- Louis minals with four concourses and 49 gates. Armstrong The airport originally opened with six air- New Orleans lines: Chicago & Southern Airlines, Delta, International Eastern, Mid-Continent, National, and Pan Airport is American World Airways. The first flight pleased to be was a 14 seat Pan American Lockheed an annual Lodestar. Today, Delta is still with us and $1.09 billion we operate on 19 airlines with jets varying dollar eco- from 50 to 250 seats averaging 20,000 pas- nomic engine sengers a day on 169 daily flights to 43 in the Gulf cities. We are also served by five major South region cargo airlines. by providing jobs, revenue and quality air If you study the reasons for growth in passenger and cargo service. We are espe- these communities, I am sure there are cially proud of the positive financial impact many. However, I believe one of the major we have on our neighbors in Kenner and St. factors has been the proximity of the air- Charles Parish. port to their area. Airports have positive Recently, I attended the city of Kenner’s impacts on communities by the services, birthday party celebrating its founding 150 jobs and revenue that they generate. years ago. It has grown from two families Wherever an airport is established, devel- on three sugar plantations to a growing sub- opment happens. When I look at photos of urb of 70,500 people. Kenner boasts a first our airport taken in the early 1950s, I see class shopping experience (the Esplanade nothing but pastures adjacent to our air- Mall), a first class gaming facility field. Today, we are surrounded by bustling (Treasure Chest Casino) and what we hope neighborhoods and businesses. This phe- is becoming a first class airport. In 2007, nomenon is typical and it even has a title, St. Charles Parish is planning its which was first named by University of Bicentennial and, like the city of Kenner, it North Carolina professor John Kasarda. It has witnessed a remarkable growth. It is is called the aerotropolis. The theory is that what naturally happens when you have a major business centers have always good community with amenities that serve occurred along major transportation routes. the people. We congratulate our neighbors Air travel is now such a critical mode of respectively on their birthday celebrations. transportation that airports have become a Like the city of Kenner and St. Charles major hub of the community. “Gateway Parish, Armstrong International Airport Airports will be as important to business will soon celebrate a milestone of exis- location and urban development in the 21st tence. In 2006, the airport will have provid- century as automobiles and trucks were in the 20th century, railroads in the 19th cen- tury and waterborne transport in the 18th century,” Kasarda wrote in a 2000 article in IS YOUR the trade journal, Real Estate Issues. To illustrate that it still happens, we can look at TARGET MARKET the new Denver International Airport. Ten KENNER CITIZENS? years ago, Denver city leaders opened the new airport on 53 square miles of open farmland located miles from anything. And THE KENNER now everything else has followed. From new housing developments to the re-loca- ST★R tion of businesses, a new community has been born. As proud as we may be of our past, REACHES greater things await us in the future. With the support of our neighbors, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International 20,600 Airport will continue to grow an air pas- senger facility that will serve as a catalyst HOUSEHOLDS for responsible development in the 21st century. A growing region needs a growing IN KENNER airport. ★ CALL 468-9125 Roy A. Williams can be reached at FOR AD RATES www.flymsy.com. KENNER STAR, May 2005 13

Health Pro-Active Lifestyles and Physical Therapy

wellness in our communities around the ical therapists teach a well-rounded educa- es that lead to a lifestyle of poor health and country, as well as working with their pri- tional program to help the patient function well-being. Becoming pro-active with a mary responsibilities of rehabilitating on a daily basis with his or her injury. We lifestyle of exercise and sensible diet will injuries. get the patient involved in exercise pro- help you increase your chance of living a Physical therapists have always used a grams at home to help them maintain their healthier life. team approach, along with the physician strength, flexibility, and stability around an I always try to write articles that will By CRAIG GOODWIN and other healthcare personnel, to help injured joint. We also get involved in the help motivate us at the beginning of the restore a patient to the most functional community to help individuals recognize year in renewing our goals in starting a new Physical therapy, as a profession, start- recovery as possible. Today, the profession the importance of exercise in maintaining a fitness program. But we should recognize ed in the early 1920s and has evolved into maintains its close relationship with physi- healthy lifestyle. that no matter the time of year, we can one of the most respected occupations in cians and the community to teach pro- Many of us live with aches and pains always become pro-active in our efforts to the medical field. Early on, physical thera- active methods of living as injury-free and from the wear and tear we have put our bod- not only start, but continue a program that pists were in high demand as the need to healthy as possible. ies through for many years. Arthritis is one will maintain wellness in our lives. I would rehabilitate soldiers injured in World War II Treating back or neck pain due to of the inevitable conditions that we all will like to see more people get to know a phys- escalated. As the profession continues to arthritis, as well as many other injury face as we get older. Pro-active lifestyles ical therapist in their community to help grow today, physical therapists are hard at types, is what the physical therapy profes- that include exercise for strengthening and educate them in working with an injury or work trying to teach injury prevention and sional does on a daily basis; however, phys- flexibility will help reduce stress and main- guide them in becoming more active in tain full range of motion in those joints their health for their future. ★ affected. We can not sit back and allow Early Detection Of Oral Cancer these conditions to deteriorate our body and Craig Goodwin, Physical Therapist, is gradually limit our ability to function. We president of Kenner Orthopedic and Sports By M. SUSAN FELDER, D.D.S. the risk of lip cancer. More than 25 percent of must become active in our lifestyle to Therapy, located at 3921 Williams oral cancers occur in people who do not improve our health in all areas of our lives. Boulevard and two other locations in Oral Cancer smoke and have no other risk factors and is Two of the most recognizable side Metairie and on the West Bank. Goodwin often starts as a more likely to strike after age 40. effects of not leading a pro-active lifestyle graduated from LSU Medical School tiny, unnoticed Studies suggest that a diet high in fruits in maintaining our health are obesity and Department of Allied Health, Department white or red and vegetables may prevent the development cardiovascular disease. Exercise allows us of Physical Therapy in 1987. The profes- spot or sore of potentially cancerous lesions. Regular den- to become more active, preventing illness sionals at Kenner Orthopedic & Sports anywhere in the tal check-ups, including an examination of the and establishing good cardiovascular Therapy can be contacted via email at mouth, and can entire mouth, are essential in the early detec- health. Obesity causes many of the illness- [email protected]. affect any area tion of cancerous and pre-cancerous condi- of the oral cavi- tions. You may have a very small, but danger- ty including the ous, oral spot or sore and not be aware of it. lips, gum tissue, Your dentist will carefully examine all Muller’s Flooring Solutions cheek lining, areas of your mouth. In about 10 percent of Family owned and operated tongue and the hard or soft palate. It is very patients, the dentist may notice a flat, painless, important to detect oral cancer in its begin- white or red spot or a small sore. Although 3712 Williams Blvd. • Next to Helm Paint ning stages. You and your dentist can fight and most of these are harmless, but some are not. win the battle against this disease if you know Harmful oral spots or sores often look identi- 469-9500 the early signs and seek check-ups regularly. cal to those that are harmless - testing can tell Signs of oral cancer include: A sore that them apart. If you have a sore with a likely FREE ESTIMATES bleeds easily or does not heal; A color change cause, your dentist may treat it and ask you to of the oral tissues; A lump, thickening, rough return for re-examination. Carpet • Wood spot, crust or small eroded area; Pain, tender- Information for this article was obtained ness, or numbness anywhere in the mouth or from the American Dental Association’s web Ceramic • Granite on the lips; Difficulty chewing, swallowing, site at Marble • Laminate speaking or moving the jaw or tongue, or; A www.ada.org/public/topics/cosmetic.asp. ★ change in the way the teeth fit together. 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P..J. HAHN (continued from page 1) to allow Kenner to be held hostage by thugs. With expe- rience in business, government and law enforcement, I have the knowledge and the drive to make Kenner one of America’s safest cities, without any increase in taxes.” In addition to his work for the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, Hahn has served as a member of the East Jefferson Levee District, Mayor Phil Capitano’s Transition Team, the Kenner Public Safety Committee and the Jefferson Parish Film and Video Committee. He is an active coach at the Muss Bertolino Playground and is a certified soccer instructor. Hahn is an active board member at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School. Hahn earned a B.S. degree in Criminal Justice at St. Mary University in San Antonio, graduated from the Alamo Area Law Enforcement Academy in Texas and was a decorated police officer in the Alamo Heights Police Department in Texas. His business experience includes ownership of TKO Productions which produces sports events for HBO, Showtime, ESPN and Pay-Per-View. “My career in business, government, and law enforcement has taught me valuable lessons on how to protect the citizens of Kenner,” said Hahn. “I know how to improve police protection without raising taxes. I know every tax dollar must work as hard as every tax- payer. I know the importance of police officers being trained in the law as well as in enforcement. I know that the training, equipment, and salaries of our police offi- cers must be equal to their commitment, courage, and sacrifice.” ★ GULF COAST BANK (continued from page 1)

“First of all,” he says, “it’s a very attractive building. Our architect, Katherine Harmon, did a great job and with her sister, came up with a terrific design. But, equally important, we’re a bank that loves Kenner. We’re a throwback to a time when people actually knew their bankers and a time when bankers made decisions on the local level without having to get clearance from Chicago or Albuquerque or Atlanta.” The history of Gulf Coast Bank goes back to 1883 but the current group of owners has been pushing for expansion and development since 1990. “We’ve come from assets of $30 million to $545 million and eight branches with more on the way,” says Williams. “We’re the largest SBA loan center in Louisiana. We offer a complete line of services, includ- ing a Trust Department, Commercial and Mortgage Lending and Business Credit. And we’re hiring. We have got seven people working in our new Kenner branch with plans for more jobs. We’re looking for peo- ple-oriented bank employees who enjoy meeting and greeting while taking a personal interest in their cus- tomers.” Williams says he’s also pleased with the work of Glenn Dottolo, the manager of the Kenner branch of Gulf Coast Bank. OFFER EXPIRES 5/31/05 “Glenn is well-known in Kenner and highly respect- ed,” says Williams. “Many of our new customers in Kenner have come to Gulf Coast because they know Glenn is an excellent manager who likes to help his clients succeed.” Williams is also appreciative of the welcome he’s received at City Hall in Kenner. “The people we’ve dealt with at City Hall have been receptive, fast-moving, cooperative and encouraging,” says Williams. “I’m sure it helps that our building is 4200 Williams Boulevard first-rate, our landscaping plan is outstanding and we’re creating new jobs. Nevertheless, the professionals at 465-1312 City Hall have made bringing a new building and a new 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday • 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Saturday www.scottystireauto.com branch to Kenner a very pleasant experience.” ★ 16 KENNER STAR, May 2005

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The focus of this by plugging in a light or radio to the GFCI article is to provide you with a few electrical receptacle. Next, push the test button on the safety tips that can help you and your family outlet or on the circuit breaker in the panel. The make your home safer and possibly prevent light or radio should go off. If the light or radio BUSINESS LUNCH injury. does not go off, then the device is not working One device that can significantly improve properly or is not wired correctly and should be IN and OUT SPECIALS the electrical safety in your home is the Ground replaced. Reset the device by pushing in the New! Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI). Since 1978, reset button on the receptacle or circuit break- AINMEN the National Electric Code has required that all er. While simple and easy to perform, we often E ENTE RT T IV find non-functional GFCI devices when per- VIDEO POKER L circuits serving bathrooms, garages and out- F ri., side fixtures and outlets be protected by forming home inspections. This is even quite 3525 Williams Blvd. 6 & Sa pm t. (1 block North of West Esplanade) - cl Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) circuit common with new construction where we often ose - close breakers or receptacles. find incorrectly wired GFCI devices. 466-5550 , 1 see menu at www.tecoro.com Sun This requirement applies to all new con- You can find additional electrical safety LUNCH & DINNER 7 DAYS A WEEK struction and renovations. However, many of information at www.nesf.org. ★ M - SAT. HAPPY HOUR 3 - 7 AT THE BAR the older homes constructed before 1978 do not require upgrading by code, unless they are Dan Dormady, P.E. is a licensed profes- modified. Briefly, a GFCI is simply a more sional engineer and licensed home inspector sensitive circuit breaker that will “trip” quick- (LSBHI #10273), and the president of er, providing extra protection for you and your Criterium-Dormady Engineers, a locally family. owned consulting engineering firm specializ- If you have old outdoor circuits to a swim- ing in residential and commercial building ming pool, lights, patio equipment, etc. upgrade inspection services. Dormady can be reached these circuits to include GFCI protection. at 456-6999, P.O. Box 113565 Metairie, LA When you use an extension cord to tem- 70011-3565, or at [email protected]. Tourism AAU Junior Golf Qualifying The Ice House Tournament Coming To Kenner age groups, 19 and under and 16 and under. If COLD By SHARON SOLOMON LOOK! New Items! ICE you play in the Kenner event you are auto- The Kenner matically a qualifier for the Junior Olympic Specials: KEG BEER Convention and Games,” said Yost. “The scores for both the TO-GO Visitors Bureau, Kenner qualifier and the Junior Olympic Milk Gallon 3.99 the city of Games will be posted on the Junior Golf only Special! Kenner, and Scoreboard Ranking, Golf Week Ranking Gal. .09 Chateau Golf and ESPN the Magazine web site.” Fruit Punch 1 BUD • BUD LIGHT and Country Do you know any Junior Golfers? Let PRICES GOOD THRU MAY 31 20/12 OZ ONLY Club are host- them know about this tournament and have EGGS ing an Amateur them call the KCVB office at 464-9494 for 11.99 Athletic Union more information. ★ ORANGE JUICE Junior Golf MARGARINE PROPANE TANKS Tournament on June 22 through June 23, Sharon Solomon is the Marketing FILLED BY THE GALLON 2005. This is a qualifying tournament for the Director for the Kenner Convention and 469-3503 AAU Junior Olympics which will be held in Visitors Bureau, located at 2100 Third 2151 Williams Blvd. CHARCOAL New Orleans July 31 through August 3, 2005. Street in Rivertown. The KCVB is a non- (RIGHT BEHIND CAR WASH) LIGHTER FLUID “I have made the Kenner AAU Golf profit corporation funded by private mem- Monday - Thursday ¥ 7 am - 6 pm CAJUNLAND CRAWFISH Event a full qualifier event for the AAU bership dues and funds from the city of Friday and Saturday ¥ 7 am - 7 pm SEASONING Junior Olympic Games at Eastover Country Kenner. Sharon Solomon can be reached Sunday ¥ 8 am - 5 pm SALT Club,” said AAU National Chair Hal Yost. via email at [email protected] or on the “The tournament is for boys and girls in two Internet at www.kennercvb.com. 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MELCHERS least 18 years old and capable of making end ilies to go through such public torment when signing of the Living Will filed her lawsuit in of life decisions. The declaration must be in the signing of a relatively simple one page the Fourth District Court for the Parish of The Terri Schiavo case focused the nation writing, and must be signed by you in front of document can prevent it. Anyone 18 or older Ouachita to prevent her brother and sister on the importance of not only discussing end two witnesses who must also be at least 18 should consider signing a Living Will. As from removing the gastric feeding tube. The of life wishes with family members, but also years old. The declaration should be read and concerns the “Living Will,” the first case to district court ruled against her. She appealed the importance of having such wishes in writ- discussed prior to you and the witnesses sign- reach the Louisiana Supreme Court relative the case to the Circuit Court of Appeals, ing, in proper legal form, in order that the ing it. The witnesses should understand what to the Living Will occurred in 2004, in the Second Circuit, which also ruled against her, “Living Will” will stand up in court if chal- you are signing and should be paying atten- case of Pettis v. Smith. This case involved a affirming the district court’s decision to lenged. The important decision you have to tion to the process. The witnesses cannot be contest between one daughter on one side and remove the gastric feeding tube. This case make is whether or not you want to be kept related to you by blood, marriage or be your another daughter and a son on the other side, was appealed by her to the Louisiana alive artificially if you have a terminal and heir or legatee (someone who has a right to a concerning their mother Mrs. Doris Smith Supreme Court who refused to hear or revisit irreversible condition. This is a very personal portion of your estate). A Living Declaration (“Mrs. Doris”) who had executed a Living the case a third time. After this denial by the decision, which only you can make for your- does not have to be notarized. Will in 2001. In March, 2004 Mrs. Doris suf- Louisiana Supreme Court, the gastric tube self. The law provides that if an individual is fered a debilitating stroke and was given a was removed and Mrs. Doris’ death occurred The law creating the Louisiana Living diagnosed as having an incurable injury, dis- gastric feeding tube. Although she survived, shortly thereafter. Will was passed in 1984 under the title of ease, or illness, and if this is certified by two she no longer had any significant brain func- The Terri Schiavo dispute occurred “The Natural Death Act.” This law was physicians, one of whom is the attending tion. The diagnosis was confirmed by her because no Living Will was executed by Terri passed to give competent adults the right to physician, and if these doctors have deter- treating physician who testified in the case and a contest developed between her husband make decisions concerning the withholding mined that the individual’s death will occur that she had suffered from global asphasia, and her parents. Ms. Doris’ case involved a or withdrawal of life sustaining procedures in whether or not life sustaining procedures are meaning she could neither understand nor conflict between family members where an the event they have a terminal and irreversible withheld or withdrawn and that the proce- speak; that she was in a “semi-coma” state, executed Living Will was in place. As a result condition and are unable to make the decision dures will only serve to prolong the dying having reached a “flat line” of brain function of Mrs. Doris signing the living will, the for themselves. This act provides a procedure process, then such procedures can be with- and that any further improvement in her con- courts in Louisiana were able, rightly, to ful- whereby an individual can make known his held or withdrawn. The law further provides dition would require a “miracle.” fill her wishes, and avoid much heartache and desire that the dying process not be artificial- that the individual be allowed to die naturally The other physician assessed her condi- headache. tion as a “vegetative state” with no chance of A living will can address the issue of who improvement. Both doctors testified that she will make healthcare decisions for you if you could be kept alive for a year or so by utiliz- are incapable of doing so, with specific ing this procedure. instructions. However, this issue is more WELCOME ABOARD On May 26, 2004 after consideration of effectively handled through a Special Limited their mother’s condition, her son and one Medical Power of Attorney. RAY BAAS, JR! daughter indicated to the hospital by complet- There are four documents that are basic ing a form that the hospital should stop pro- for everyone to protect themselves and their viding Mrs. Doris nutrition through the gas- family. These are a Will, Special Limited M ORTGAGE L OAN O RIGINATOR tric feeding tube and that the feeding tube be Medical Power of Attorney, a General G ULF C OAST B ANK & TRUST removed in view of the execution of the living Procuration (General Power of Attorney), and will. The other daughter objected to the a Living Declaration. ★ removal of the feeding tube. The doctors Looking for a mortgage loan to purchase, signed the form attesting to the fact that Mrs. James L. Melchers is the senior attorney refinance or build a home? Look no further than Doris would die whether or not the life sus- at Melchers Law Firm, located at 909 West your friends at Gulf Coast Bank & Trust. taining procedures were utilized and that the Esplanade Avenue in Kenner and the firm’s applicable procedure would serve only to pro- primary areas of practice are estate planning, Gulf Coast Bank & Trust specializes in long artificially the dying process. The decla- wills, trusts, successions, real estate, corpo- ration signed by Ms. Doris was signed in the rate law, and personal injury. Melchers can Residential Real Estate loans. So, whether you presence of two of her children, her son-in- be reached at 467-1092 or visit the web site at are a first-time homeowner or taking out a second law and two witnesses. The other daughter www.melcherslawfirm.com. mortgage, the experts at Gulf Coast Bank & Trust can help you create a conventional financing RAY BAAS, JR. East Jefferson General Hospital plan best suited to your needs. Mortgage Loan Originator Calendar of Events, May 2005 (504) 565-4648 Prenatal Series Call Ray Baas at (504) 565-4648 for details on available loan products. Expectant parents learn about delivery and anesthesia options, baby care, He’ll show you just how quick and easy it is to finance the home of and home and auto safety. your dreams. Prenatal I: May 3, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Prenatal II: May 10, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Prenatal III: May 16, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Prenatal IV: May 24, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Classes are free, registration is required, call 456-5000. Breastfeeding This class is for expectant mothers who wish to make an informed decision about breastfeeding. May 14, 1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. 1825 Veterans Blvd. • Metairie, LA 70005 Class is free, registration is required, call 456-5000. KENNER STAR, May 2005 19

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KENNER STAR, May 2005 21 Banking Trade Deficit at some point they will want to diversify Williams Boulevard, offers twenty-two 3656. Visit Gulf Coast Bank & Trust’s web and reduce their dollar holdings. years of full service banking to his cus- site at www.gulfbank.com. A falling dollar will affect us in a num- tomers. Dottolo can be contacted at 565- ber of negative ways. First, imports will cost more (think $4 a gallon for gasoline). Second, interest rates will rise. Finally, it By GLENN DOTTOLO will be much more expensive to travel over- seas. As a port city we are concerned about Your first response when you hear that foreign trade, and it is in our best interest to Summer is nearing… the U. S. trade deficit has hit another record see that trade continues at a brisk level. high might be, “Who cares?” There are rea- On an individual basis there is really Let us plant your garden for long sons, however, why you should care and nothing that you can do to affect the trade there are even some things that you can do balance in a big way, but you can do some summer days and evenings of fun! to adjust to this new financial reality. things to moderate its effects. Among the First, what is the trade deficit? Here’s a prudent changes are to reduce your con- basic explanation: Every year we sell stuff sumption of foreign oil. Replace the CALL LYNN DIMM FOR AN ESTIMATE to folks overseas and we buy things from Suburban with a smaller mini-van, prefer- them. Think strawberry jelly and hot sauce ably one made in the U.S. If you have not PERSONAL SERVICE - SATISFACTION GUARANTEED sent out and Toyotas and French wine com- refinanced your loans to a fixed rate, don’t 468-5467 ing in. 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North-south trade is the GLOBUS AND TAUCK TOURS There are really only three things that they life blood for our port and we will gain SOLD HERE can do with those dollars: save them, con- favorable access to our southern neighbors vert them to other currencies, or spend for U.S. products. JULY 31st 7 DAY CRUISE…$905 them. So far they have been content to save The trade deficit seems like a remote 3rd/4th PASSENGER CHEAPER their dollars and invest in U.S. bonds. As thing for us to worry about here in Kenner, IN SAME CABIN long as this continues everything will be but we live in a global economy, and NOVEMBER $580 DECEMBER $586 PER PERSON fine, but, if at some point they decide to because foreign trade means so much to the convert to other currencies, trouble could metro area we need to be informed and LAYAWAY PLANS AVAILABLE begin. If many people try to convert at involved. ★ HOT CRUISE DEALS $$$$$$ once, the value of the dollar will fall. 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Home Computer Slow? Sports New $ Any Service Call Customers 25OFF Month of MAY Saints Craft A Future Through The Draft WE CAN HELP! By KEN TRAHAN petitor. The question marks about Fincher surround his mobil- We specialize In Onsite Computer Service. ity and his weakness at covering anyone in the passing game. VIRUS PROTECTION & REMOVAL They did wonderfully. In today’s era of specialization, Fincher looks like a specialist. SPYWARE REMOVAL ¥ FIREWALLS Just ask them. Go ahead. Ask Another puzzling pick is fourth round choice Chase Lyman. At HOME & OFFICE INTERNET SHARING the New Orleans Saints. Ask first glance, Lyman passes the eye test. He is a huge receiver at NETWORKS ¥ WIRELESS any NFL team. You will get 6’3”, 217 pounds and runs very well for his size at 4.46 in the SERVER & WORKSTATION REPAIR & UPGRADES the same response from each forty yard dash. He is a smart receiver, who knows how to find coach. In the industry, we call holes in zone coverage. He has the bloodlines as his father, it “coach speak.” In the polit- Brad, played seven years for the Houston Oilers. So what’s the ical arena, it is referred to as problem? It would be an understatement to say that Lyman is “spin.” They all fared well in injury prone. This guy missed 26 games at California and had 616-8030 the NFL draft, at least they six surgeries! He has suffered groin, ankle, hamstring, knee hope they did. (back) and hip injuries. The most passes he caught in a season For our discussion pur- at Cal was 19. He is not a very good separator, relying more on poses, the New Orleans Saints appeared to have done a com- using his size to shield defenders against man coverage. He is mendable job. The results will not be adequately measured for a risk but an intriguing one. a few seasons. When analyzing any draft, you must begin with Speaking of intriguing risks, the most interesting pick of the first round choice. Jamaal Brown goes 6’6”, 313 pounds. all was fifth round choice Adrian McPherson. Kicked out of He played in a prime program at Oklahoma and was a large Florida State for several problems, McPherson has bided his reason why Adrian Peterson emerged as a big-time rusher and time playing quarterback in arena football while awaiting his why Jason White stayed upright to win a Heisman Trophy. NFL opportunity. A top two round talent, McPherson’s charac- COMPLETE Brown has size, speed, and athletic ability. He has good bal- ter dropped him down this low. A favorite of Jim Haslett, PEST & TERMITE CONTROL ance. Though he become more physical in the running game, McPherson has all the tools. He is extremely fast and mobile, Brown moves exceptionally well for his size. As a senior, he has good enough size, and a very strong arm, comparable to did not allow a sack. What you had to like about this move is Aaron Brooks, though he is faster and quicker than Brooks that the Saints were pro-active, moving decisively to trade up with his feet. McPherson is a favorite of Jim Haslett, who lob- to get their man. It is common knowledge that the Panthers, bied hard to draft him even earlier. I like the pick though I’m who were up next at fourteenth, would have chosen Brown. puzzled. The Saints passed on Odell Thurman for “character” 4400 Wabash Street, Metairie, LA 70001 The selection basically came down to three players— issues but chose McPherson. It would appear that we are deal- (504) 888-4941 Thomas Davis, the hybrid defender from Georgia, Alex Barron, ing with a contradicting double-standard for a special athlete. Fax (504) 888-8120 the huge lineman from Florida State, and Brown. Though some McPherson was worth the fifth round investment. scouting services had Barron rated higher, Brown is the better In the sixth and seventh rounds, the Saints addressed the player. Five more teams passed on Barron before St. Louis need to find a player or two at the inside positions along the tabbed him at number nineteen. Davis went with the very next defensive line due to the failure of Johnathan Sullivan to pick to Carolina and he could become a great player. The risk is emerge (see high draft picks currently listed under the heading that Davis projects as a linebacker and may not be fast enough “bust”). Jason Jefferson is a wide-bodied type. At 6’1”, 306 to play safety, where the Panthers will try him initially. pounds, the Wisconsin standout has good leverage with his Historically, the Saints have fared extremely well when strong lower body and holds his ground quite well. A shot-put- choosing offensive lineman in the first round. Stan Brock, Jim ter as well, Jefferson is a decent athlete. On the downside, he Dombrowski, and Willie Roaf are all Saints Hall of Famers. has no pass rush skills and has short arms, hurting his ability Kyle Turley was a good player while here before going off the to get his hands on offensive linemen. Still, he could earn a ros- M. Susan M. Felder, D.D.S. deep end. The only exception was the selection of guard Chris ter spot and contribute. Jimmy Verdon was the final pick of the FAMILY DENTISTRY Naeole by Mike Ditka. Never pick a guard that high. Always Saints. At 6’3”, 280 pounds, Verdon is a ‘tweener. He could consider tackles that high, especially to block for Deuce play defensive end or tackle. The Saints clearly have need for 4134 FLORIDA AVENUE, SUITE 101 McCalister. Mickey Loomis, Jim Haslett, and Rick Mueller a tackle, with the presence of Charles Grant, Will Smith, and KENNER, LOUISIANA 70065 have addressed the problem of a weak offensive line with the Darren Howard outside. Verdon holds up well against the run (504) 469-6333 acquisition of Jermane Mayberry and the acquisition of and possesses some quickness. When playing inside, his quick- Office Hours By Appointment Brown. McCalister is the rock to build the team around and ness is an asset against bigger, slower players. He has good Emergencies taken daily ¥ New patients welcome. with LeCharles Bentley and Montrae Holland, you have the upper body strength. On the downside, he may be better suited Visa, Master Card, Discover Card accepted. nucleus of a good offensive line for years to come. to play end and the Saints have no need at that spot. Verdon is The second round selection was a bit puzzling. Safety Josh not a gifted pass rusher and could end up as a developmental Bullocks looks like a nice enough player. He goes 6’0”, 207 player. pounds and was a productive player and good citizen at By now, you have likely reached the stage of paralysis by Nebraska, where he teamed with his twin brother Daniel at analysis. There are simply too many columns, articles, radio safety. His 13 interceptions are second all-time in Cornhusker shows, television shows, web sites, and message boards break- history. The problem I have is four-fold: 1) He is questionable ing down the NFL draft. Frankly, I am tired of hearing about it

in run support. This raised a yellow flag, with his size. 2) The and talking about it on Biz Radio 990. I have always been a

Saints had already acquired Dwight Smith to team with Jay believer in the concept of “talk being cheap” while action is Bellamy at safety. 3) Safeties can be had in the middle rounds. “substantive.” Where the 2005 New Orleans Saints draft is The common thought process is to draft cornerbacks high, concerned, it is approaching the time for these draft picks to rather than safeties, much like you draft tackles high and worry put it on the field. My picks to click are Brown, McPherson, about guards later. 4) The Saints desperately needed an inside and Jefferson. If they do, that would constitute a solid draft. ★ linebacker and passed on Odell Thurman, a player who packs a wallop and had a higher grade, according to many scouting Ken Trahan serves as Assistant Athletic Director for Media services. Services, Broadcasting, Campus and Community Relations In the third round, the Saints finally addressed a glaring and Group Sales at UNO and as sports director at Biz Radio need with the selection of Alfred Fincher. Fincher is a working- 990, WGSO-AM. Trahan is also the general manager and class hero, an unspectacular, but solid, steady performer. He is chairman of the board of the Saints Hall of Fame in Rivertown, big at 6’1”, 238 pounds and runs pretty well. He is strong and Kenner, and maintains a prep football website at www.newor- excels at plugging the run. He plays hard and is a fierce com- leans.com. KENNER STAR, May 2005 23

Gardening May Horticulture Hints tion between full sun to filtered light, but ding plants and has over 30 years experi- [email protected], 468-5467or visit avoid planting where there is too much ence in the industry. Lynne Dimm can be Dimm’s website at www.lynnedimmsnurs- shade. This plant blooms for a long time reached via email at ery.com. during warm weather. Try the bushy-looking Kong coleus, which is the perfect plant for shady areas of By LYNNE DIMM the garden and is sure to brighten up your large containers as well. Kong coleus is a The month of May signals the end of sturdy plant with short internodes and spring and the beginning of summer here in multi-branching stems. It only grows to Kenner. This year we have had a delightful about two feet in height. It also has a very CENTURY spring season, which is unusual for the nice mounding habit and is fast growing. New Orleans area. Typically, in years past, Kong Red has very large leaves that are TITLE we’ve gone from wearing coats one day to uniquely patterned with green edges and a swimming outdoors the next. red mid rib. Another short, bushy shrub to Azaleas are finished blooming and now try is Celosia kimona in yellow, pink and “WE CLOSE REAL ESTATE need trimming and fertilizing, as do all red, which can be used in pots or as border TRANSACTIONS FOR YOU” other blooming shrubs that are spent. plants. Impatiens come in many colors but, RANDY LOVITT Notary Public However, do not trim gardenias until after for a change, try using lighter colors to Mother’s Day. On that note, how about hon- brighten up dark areas under dense trees. Real Estate Sales, Mortgages, oring your mother this year with a pot of Peach trees are flowering and need to Donations, 1031 Tax Free Exchanges living annuals which can be enjoyed much be sprayed now to prevent worms. 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Dinner School, located at 3900 Jefferson Highway will start at 6:00 p.m. and Bye Bye Birdie Homemade Spaghetti & Meatball in Jefferson. The cast will be comprised of will begin at 7:00 p.m. The cost for the spe- $8.95 Riverdale Middle and High School students. cial dinner show is $15 per person and The show will begin at 7:00 p.m. each reservations, which are required, can be Eggplant Parmigiana Chicken Cacciatore night. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for made by calling 831-0469. ★ $8.95 $10.95 Chicken Parmigiana Shrimp Bordelaise Luncheon And Style Show $9.95 $11.95 Benefits Children And Adolescents St. Vincent’s Infant and Maternity St. Vincent Guild provides monetary Guild will hold their annual spring lunch- help plus clothing and basic necessities for Open on Sundays eon and fashion show at 11:00 a.m. on many children and adolescents who are Tuesday, May 10, 2005, at Chateau Golf serviced by programs affiliated with Featuring our $15.95 four-course meal. and Country Club, located at 3600 Chateau Catholic Charities. Those programs include • Boulevard in Kenner. Stein Mart Clothing ACCESS Pregnancy and Referral Centers, Store will coordinate the style show with Padua Pediatrics, Hope Haven, St. Vincent Call us for your catering needs guild members modeling the latest spring Maternity Clinic, Second Glance Resale WEDDINGS • BANQUETS fashions. Monsignor Andrew Taormina Shoppe, the adoption program, homeless will give the opening invocation. Tickets shelters, Head Start Centers and day care MENUS AVAILABLE ON www.messinas-restaurant.com are $30, and reservations can be made by centers. Members reside throughout the contacting Billye Judlin at 282-1421. metropolitan New Orleans area. ★ 24 KENNER STAR, May 2005

Faithwalk Teen – Born Blind And Brainwashed maintain the element of surprise. With priate action to avoid a sure catastrophe. father of their many beautiful children. In scores of ships maneuvering at high speed Similarly, our teens need to be given an instant they realize that this is the man on a cloudy, moonless night, only one nav- facts that will enable them to shift para- for them. igational light was permitted on each ship digms when it comes to the real dangers of They have no telephone. Their sports to avoid detection by the enemy. That light sex outside of marriage, drug use, alcohol car will fit one person in the passenger was a single white light at the highest point abuse, dropping out of school, reckless seat, and there is no way to get more than By CARL CLEVELAND on each ship. After radio silence was driving, etc. We must try to shift our young one added person in the car in any way. ordered, only signal lights were authorized folks thinking. If we can do this, they will They must act quickly or the old lady will In last month’s column we began to for emergency communications. learn to recognize the predictable destruc- surely die. The doctor who saved their life look at the fact that our precious children The ships’ speed could be adjusted to tiveness of the deviant behavior peddled by is in danger from exposure, and Mr. are not only born blind to the need for avoid a collision with a light approaching the culture they live in. Instead of accepting Wonderful will probably disappear from mature faith to live their lives in a produc- from the right or the left. The greatest dan- such behavior as a grown-up, desirable, and their life forever if they don’t act to save tive and successful manner (as we all are), ger was a light dead ahead, that didn’t seem reliable path to happiness, they can see it him. What should they do that is practical but then they are relentlessly brainwashed. to move. This indicated a ship on a direct for what it really is - the route to unhappi- and moral? The brainwashing comes from the culture collision course. When such a light ness, depression and ruin. They don’t want Most choose the old lady because she is and entertainment of the increasingly secu- appeared off of the bow of the admiral’s to live shattered lives of failure and desper- in danger of dying, and this choice seems lar world they live in. Astoundingly ship he rushed to the bridge to take charge. ation, but parents, teachers and religious noble and self-sacrificial. I berate them for destructive and sinful behavior is glibly His signalman flashed the simple message, leaders must relentlessly and courageously this, since the old lady has already lived her touted as the desirable norm. In a Scripture “Collision course. Veer off 90 degrees.” bombard them with the folly of pop culture life and will die soon anyway. Some choose class I teach to high school teens, my first After a brief pause, a terse response was paradigms. the doctor, recognizing the debt of grati- challenge is to convince them that they are received. “You veer off.” Perplexed, the My fourth exercise challenges teens to tude owed to him for saving their life. I in fact being brainwashed. To do this I have admiral sent a new message. “Pacific fleet think resourcefully to make moral and berate them too. A few choose the Mr. six favorite exercises. approaching, veer off immediately.” Once practical choices in their lives. This is diffi- Wonderful, and I really chastise them for The first two, we discussed last month. again the reply stated, “You veer off.” cult, especially considering the primal need being selfish. Then I challenge them to First was the old hag/young woman draw- Really irritated by the impudence of the of most teens to fit in and be part of the think outside of the box to come up with a ing that I can manipulate to make them see approaching ship, the admiral took the bull crowd. These are the facts I give them to really good, but not-so-obvious solution. one or the other of the drawings, but not by the horns and signaled, “This is Admiral consider. Most give up, but, occasionally I get a real both. The girls are shocked to learn that Nimitz standing at the rail of the bridge of They have been rewarded for good thinker who has a great solution. What their perceptions can be manipulated so the flag ship of the Pacific fleet. Veer off or grades and avoiding the pitfalls of their would you do? easily. Next is the “donut test”. This test be court marshaled.” The Admiral was high school years with a brand new, shiny This is the solution. You selflessly sac- establishes beyond argument that their suc- shocked by the response. “Still suggest you red Corvette convertible sports car. After rifice your new car by giving your keys to cess in life is directly related to their abili- veer off. This is Seaman Flanagan, standing showing the car off to friends, they find the doctor so that he can take the old lady ty to postpone gratification until gratifica- at the rail of a lighthouse on an island.” themselves alone on a bleak stretch of to the hospital. This way both of them are tion is appropriate and has no harmful side Needless to say the admiral quickly Airline Highway, late at night in a severe saved. You then wrap your arms around Mr. effects. They must not try to act like adults changed course to keep from running the winter storm. There is lightning, thunder, Wonderful to keep him warm until help until they are adults. entire fleet aground. As long as the light off sleet and plunging temperatures. Power arrives. At the opportune time you and he The third exercise involves a great story of the bow was considered to be a ship’s lines are down, and phone service is out. exchange names and phone numbers. This about Admiral Nimitz, the famous World light, in the admiral’s “paradigm,” or frame All sane people are huddled in the safety of solution is moral, fun and creative. Almost War II commander of the entire Pacific of reference, he could not react to it in a their homes. Suddenly, the car’s headlights no one gets it because I condition their Fleet. As the story goes, the admiral was safe and productive manner. As soon as his illuminate a scary scene. thinking by the way I phrase the question. maneuvering the fleet into position for a “paradigm” shifted to the reality that the In the middle of the road is a tangled This limitation of creative thought is decisive battle with tight radio silence to light was a lighthouse, he could take appro- mess of wrecked cars. An elderly lady lies much the same as the brainwashing young on the ground, seriously hurt, bloody and in people face as a result of cultural condi- acute distress. Bending over her trying to tioning about what will bring them true render first aid is a man they recognize as happiness, success, and satisfaction in life. the doctor who saved their life with mirac- If our precious young people have been ulous surgery when they were younger. A conditioned to think that their only options SWITCH third figure appears out of the gloom. Their for a happy life are sexual promiscuity or gears to State Farm eyes lock, and they realize that they are shacking up for a trial marriage, they are looking at their soul mate. This is the man doomed to lives of disaster. Let’s make sure created by God to be their husband and the they know life’s true options, and make AND SAVE good choices that really can work. up to 40%. I’ll have two more exercises next IS YOUR month. 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Community A Moment In May than me, though. I fatefully grabbed a pack of dusty Sela Adams Curry is Community Relations and Group Sales Lorna Doones that, by my best guess, had been on the Manager for Treasure Chest Casino, owned and operated by Boyd shelf since the store opened in the 1940s. Gaming Corporation. Sela Curry can be reached at I guess the reason behind our infrequent trips, [email protected]. Treasure Chest Casino’s website is besides my father’s distaste for the biscuit in a drawer www.treasurechest.com. By SELA ADAMS CURRY and that whole pork rind fiasco, was because of what my mother came to believe was true when she got out of the Spring doesn’t last long around here, so now’s the country. She believed that when you get married, you had time to take advantage of whatever beautiful days come to choose. Now, if only my husband had succumbed to Window Screens Made & Installed our way. Hopefully it will hold out until the end of the that theory when we got married. I mean…no Petal! month so we can enjoy Memorial Weekend Fest at the Hhhmmm, I wonder if there’s still time? PATIO COVERS • ROOFING • GLASS-ENCLOSED ROOMS Treasure Chest Casino. We have some great entertain- Happy Mother’s Day to my mother and yours and to ment in store for this outdoor concert on Sunday, May my second mother here at the Treasure Chest Casino, ¥ Pool Enclosures ¥ Patio Covers 29. In the line up are Chris Gray, The Topcats, The too. ¥ Carports ¥ Glass Rooms Boogie Men, and The Molly Ringwalds. And don't forget to come visit us. You know, “It’s ¥ Insulated Rooms ¥ Room Additions Before we get to Memorial weekend, though, don’t Where You Belong.” ¥ Replacement ¥ Screened Rooms forget to make it a special day for all the wonderful Windows ¥ Vinyl Siding mom’s out there on Mother’s Day. We’ll be celebrating Treasured Friends ¥ Gutters Mother’s Day at the Treasure Chest Casino with a fabu- It’s everybody’s favorite, the $3.49 Breakfast Buffet. lous Mother’s Day Brunch in our Treasure Island Buffet. Come in any Monday through Thursday in May and you LICENSED & FULLY INSURED You won’t want to miss the delectable selections that can enjoy our fabulous Breakfast Buffet. Simply go to OVER 35-YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE NEW ORLEANS AREA Chef Mikko has in store. the Prime Rewards Club to receive this special Treasured TRIPLE BBB CONSTRUCTION My mother is very easy to please on Mother’s Day. Friends offer. For more information call 443-8000. 2158 Kenner Ave. She’s still a simple country girl at heart, although once FREE 504-467-6998 she left the country when she was 18, she rarely looked Win Your Share of $10,000 ESTIMATES back. Since I was born, I can only remember about four On Thursday, May 5, 05-05-05, be on hand at the trips to visit relatives in the country when my sisters and Treasure Chest Casino for your chance to win your share I were young. Let’s see, there was the time we stopped of $10,000 plus a chance at the NASCAR Grand Prize for breakfast in Bunkie at a place called Skelly’s Diner. Trip. There will be five drawings between 9:00 a.m. and We learned on that trip that you should always eat your 9:00 p.m. food as fast as possible before my father got his, because There will be five winners at the first four drawings, it was pretty much too late at that point. At this particu- and each winner will receive $500 in cash. All partici- lar establishment, the clincher was when my father saw pants will be eligible for the Grand Prize Drawing at them taking the biscuits out of what he deemed to be a 9:00 p.m. The Grand Prize winner will receive a trip to “drawer” (a warmer to those in the restaurant business) Charlotte, North Carolina for the Coca-Cola 600 therefore making the food unacceptable. NASCAR race, including airfare, hotel accommoda- Then there was the trip where my grandfather was tions, and much more. For more information call 443- overly excited to see us drive up (did I tell you no one 8000. even called ahead before we took these trips?) because they had just opened the first Cajun fried chicken place Pointe Deli and he was just waiting for a reason to try it out. But real- Nothing beats coming to the Treasure Chest, where ly, what is a trip to the country without some fast food? you can rack up points on your Prime Rewards card, and Oh, and then there was the time we took a ride over now you can rack up on some great food at the Pointe to my uncle’s grocery. He told us to pick anything we Deli as well. You’ll find many choices, from a quick cof- wanted from the store. If only he owned Tiffany’s, or fee and pastry to a half-pound burger and fries, and you even a Winn Dixie, we would have been fine. My moth- can’t miss the great breakfast menu as well. So come out er opted for some freshly fried pork rinds, which haunt- and try our new Pointe Deli at the Treasure Chest Casino. ed us the entire trip home. She obviously chose wiser That’s it for now. Hope to see you soon. ★

FEEL AT HOME FASTER Find out if your community has a Newcomers Club. We are a locally owned, independently operated, (continued from page 19) Your local library is a good place to start. family funeral home continuing a tradition that has Join a club or take up activities you enjoyed before endured for 119 years! And we believe that makes a from their first day at school. Kids feel reassured when the move. a parent is there to hear about their day. Take a job-related class to develop new professional great difference in the care, service and value your Watch for signs of adjustment problems. These can contacts and update skills. family receives. If you ever have a question or would manifest as difficulty making friends, academic difficul- Don’t hesitate to contact your real estate profession- like more information feel free to call or stop by. ties, and irritability or depression. al for more ideas or information about your new com- Get Involved in the Community munity. By re-establishing daily patterns and developing Spend time outdoors. Neighbors may greet you and ties soon after arrival, your new environment will begin come by for sidewalk chats. Walk your dog in an area to feel like home. ★ where you see other dog owners congregating. Schedule an after-work coffee or dessert hour. Invite Linda R. Martin is the branch manager of the neighbors to drop by. Prudential Gardner Realtors’ Williams Boulevard Choose a place to worship and get involved; consid- branch and can be reached at 443-6464 or er doing volunteer work. [email protected]. Prudential Gardner’s Select professional service providers such as doctor, web site is www.prudentialgardner.com. dentist and veterinarian. 26 KENNER STAR, May 2005

Community House To Be Raffled For Charity The twelfth annual Raising the Roof for tions receiving donations are: Safe Harbor, Center, St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's bathroom home and has ann open floor Charity Raffle House drawing will be held New Heights Therapy Center, East St. Reserve and Slidell Little Theater. Last plan with a great room and a double garage. Sunday, May 22, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. Tammany Mental Health Association dba year $289,000.00, proceeds from the 2004 The home is open for viewing Saturdays Someone is guaranteed to win a home with Sunshine House, STARC, Habitat for Raising the Roof for Charity drawing, was and Sundays from noon to 4:00 p.m. their purchase of a $100 ticket. The home, Humanity St. Tammany East, Habitat for donated to nine local charities. Susan Estapa of Mandeville was the big valued at over $200,000.00, was built by Humanity St. Tammany West, St. Tammany This year’s brick and stucco home winner of the 2004 Raffle House. Her tick- Bob Delaney, Jr. of A-1 Remodeling and Home Builders Association Charitable boasts approximately 2,952 square feet et was drawn, from over 5,000, for the Building, Inc. It is located on a corner lot in Trust, American Red Cross, The Caring under beam. It is a three bedroom, two home in Fox Branch Subdivision. ★ Timberlane Subdivision (180 Timberwood Drive off of Highway 22), in Madisonville, LA. Tickets may be purchased by phone by Get Involved In The Fight Against Cancer In Jefferson Parish calling 800-715-1387 or online at Residents of the east bank of Jefferson cer survivors and their loved ones. Cancer Saturday, May 14 at Muss Bertolino www.RaisingTheRoof.net. Tickets are limit- Parish are getting ready to join communi- survivors can call 1-800-ACS-2345 in order Stadium in Kenner. The event begins at 6:00 ed to only 5,500 and they are expected to ties across the nation in the American to find out how they can participate. Every p.m. and continues throughout the night sell out. Cancer Society’s Relay For Life, the relay ends with a closing lap with all of the until 6:00 a.m. on Sunday morning. Money During the past eleven years, the St. nation’s largest fund raiser. remaining participants. raised from the event supports American Tammany Home Builders Association Relay For Life is a non-competitive, OCA, Inc., as a Platinum Sponsor, has Cancer Society research, education, advo- (STHBA) has donated over $3 million to overnight event. Teams are recruited from donated $10,000 to the event this year and cacy and patient services programs. local charities through the Raising the Roof businesses, clubs, families, friends, hospi- has also registered five teams to participate To register a team or find out more for Charity fund raiser. Al Hamauei, of tals, churches, schools and service organi- in the event. about Relay For Life, call Amber Stevens at Parish National Bank is the 2005 Raising zations. Each group chooses a team theme, “We invite everyone in the community 887-3879, or Jeff Montegut at 504-376- the Roof Chairman, coordinating members and members take turns walking or running to take part in the Relay For Life,” said Jeff 5340. and associates of the STHBA who donate around a track during the night. Games and Montegut, American Cancer Society Staff The American Cancer Society is the labor, materials and funding to build a new activities held during the event make it a Partner. “Where else can you show your nationwide, community-based, voluntary family-sized home on the North Shore. festive occasion. Parish Line and Penny enthusiasm for such an important cause by health organization dedicated to eliminating Proceeds, from ticket sales, are given to Lane are among two of the bands scheduled creating outrageous team themes, decorat- cancer as a major health problem by pre- deserving charities. to perform. ing campsites, and playing games all night venting cancer, saving lives and diminish- This year's main recipients are the Each year Relay For Life begins with a long?” ing suffering from cancer, through research, American Heart Association and K-Bar-B celebration to honor cancer survivors, as the The 2005 Relay For Life for the east education, advocacy and service. ★ Youth Ranch. Other charitable organiza- first lap around the track is walked by can- bank of Jefferson Parish will be held on

Cannes Brûlee Native American Village May we entertain you… TUESDAY - SATURDAY 9:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. • MAY 2005 at the Castle MAY 7 SATURDAYS 11:30 A.M. AND 1:00 P.M. • MAY 2005 Rose Behan, Eastern Cherokee FRYBREAD - Come try a sample of this wonderful bread. MAY 7 Kim Prevost & Bill Solley - “JAZZAROO” MAY 14 Happie Karty, Commanche/Kiowa MAY 14 BEADWORK - Happie will demonstrate appliqué beadwork on leather. Chinese Folk Dance Ensemble - “CHINA PATTERNS” MAY 21 MAY 21 Janie Luster, United Houma Nation Allison Reese & Lilly Painter - “ITSY BITSY BITS” HALF-HITCH PALMETTO BASKETRY Learn the art of making this traditional basket MAY 28 MAY 28 Johnette Downing premieres - “TAIL-WAGGIN” TUNES” Inaquin Lone White Eagle, Apache/Blackfoot Castle shows are suggested for children five and older. EXTRAVAGANT DISPLAY - Come see this incredible display of These programs are supported by a grant from the Louisiana Division ADMISSION - $3.50 per person (ages 2 & older) Native American arts and crafts. of the Arts, Office of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, in cooperation with the Call 468-7231 ext. 220 Tues.-Sat. 9am - 5pm or contact the Louisiana State Arts Council NATIVE AMERICAN VILLAGE AT THE WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES MUSEUM as administered by the Castle directly at 712-9861 9am - 2pm for reservations and information. 415 WILLIAMS BLVD. • (504) 468-7231 • www.rivertownkenner.com Arts Council of New Orleans. The Castle is located at 501 Williams Blvd. in Kenner’s Rivertown. KENNER STAR, May 2005 27

Entertainment Annual Back To The Beach Festival Set For Early June The Lake Pontchartrain Basin “We are excited to partner with the New This year’s event will feature the best of & the Zydeco Twisters Foundation, a private, nonprofit, member- Orleans Track Club to host the First Annual musical legends such as Rockin’ Dopsie, ship-based organization dedicated to pre- Back to the Beach Run on Friday, June 3. Tab Benoit with Cyril Neville & Big Chief Saturday, June 4 serving and restoring the entire The sunset one mile and 5K run are sched- Monk Boudreaux, and the best of New 5:15 p.m.-6:20 p.m.: Amanda Shaw & the Pontchartrain Basin for this and future gen- uled at 7:00 p.m., beginning and ending at Orleans’ local bands. On Sunday Captain Cute Guys erations, will kick off its annual Back to the the Back to the Beach Festival site on “Deadly Dudley” Vandenborre will give a 6:40 p.m.-8:10 p.m.: Tab Benoit’s Beach Festival on June 3, 4, and 5. The Franklin Avenue and Lakeshore Drive. fishing clinic and will give each participant Swampland Jam featuring event will be held along Lakeshore Drive Participants will receive entrance into the a pack of his “Deadly Dudley” lures. Cyril Neville & Big Chief Monk near the UNO Kiefer Lakefront Arena. The festival and refreshments. Registration is For more information, call 836-SAVE Boudreaux Foundation’s Executive Director, Carlton $20 before May 30 and $25 after May 30 or visit the organization’s web site at 8:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.: Son of a Sailor – A Dufrechou said, “This is our 16th Annual through race day. For more information call www.saveourlake.org. Tribute to Jimmy Buffet Back to the Beach Festival and we would NOTC at 467-8626 or visit 10:20 p.m.-11:45 p.m.: Bag of Donuts like to express our sincere appreciation for www.runNOTC.org.” SCHEDULE the efforts of our volunteers and sponsors, Ehren added, “Come join the fun at the Friday, June 3, 6:00 p.m.-midnight Sunday, June 5 local musicians, and many others that have Third Annual Back to the Beach Car Show Saturday, June 4, 5:00 p.m.-midnight 8:00 a.m.: Sewell Cadillac – Chevrolet made the festival the success it is today. We on Sunday from 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. The Sunday, June 5, 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Car Show encourage folks to come to the festival and car show, sponsored by Sewell Cadillac - ADMISSION: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.: Music provided by enjoy family fun, awesome music, deli- Chevrolet will feature street rods, custom NO REFUNDS-RAIN OR SHINE Entercom New Orleans cious food, inflatable games, arts and cars, racecars, bikes, junior. dragsters, Adults: $7 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.: Zu Zu Mud – (A crafts, and a sunset on Lake Pontchartrain.” bicycles and antiques. The pre-registration Children under 12: $3 tribute to ZZ Top) All proceeds from the Back to the fee is $20 per car until June 1, 2005 and Senior citizens 65 and older: $3 2:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.: Fishing Rodeo Beach Festival and Patron Party help to $25 on the day of the show. Registration Awards with Don Dubuc continue the Foundation's efforts to restore begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at noon. For BAND & EVENT SCHEDULE 3:00 p.m.-Sewell Cadillac – Chevrolet Car the Pontchartrain Basin. more information, call Walter or Pam Friday, June 3 Show Awards Event Director, Sheila Ehren explained, Larter at 282-1464.” 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. :The Mixed Nuts 3:25 p.m.-4:55 p.m.: Bobby Cure and the 7:00 p.m.: Back to the Beach 1 Mile & 5K Summertime Blues Run 5:20 p.m.-6:50 p.m.: Bucktown All-Stars “May” We Entertain You… 8:20 p.m.-9:50 p.m.: The Boogie Men 7:15 p.m.-8:45 p.m.: Top Cats 9:50 p.m.: Back to the Beach Run Awards 8:45 p.m.: Fireworks ★ At The Children’s Castle 10:10 p.m.-11:45 p.m.: Rockin’ Dopsie, Jr. All performances are on Saturdays at May 28 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Johnette Downing premieres “Tail-Waggin’ Tunes” May 7 Kim Prevost and Bill Solley Castle shows are suggested for children “Jazzaroo” ages five and older. Admission is $3.50 per PUREOLOGY person (ages two and older.) Call 468-7231 For Color Treated Hair May 14 extension 220, Tuesday through Saturday, Chinese Folk Dance Ensemble from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., or contact “China Patterns” the Castle directly at 712-9861, Saturday 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., for reservations May 21 and information. Children’s Castle is locat- Allison Reese and Lilly Painter ed at 501 Williams Boulevard in Kenner’s “Itsy Bitsy Bits” Rivertown. ★

SINCE 1985 Big River Opens At RRT 3535 Chateau Blvd., Suite 5 The Tony Award winning musical, Big the play, which celebrates Americana. Big 465-9590 River, directed by Gary Rucker will open at River features an award winning score by the Rivertown Repertory Theatre (RRT) on Roger Miller. Charles Ward is the producer. Friday, May 13 and will run through May Ticket prices are $25 for adults, $22 for 29 with performances on Thursdays, students and seniors 55 and up, and $12 for Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and on children aged six to 12. A pre-performance Join Us For An Event— Sundays at 2:30 p.m. buffet catered by Messina’s is available for We Invite Your Membership. Mark Twain’s classic tells of Huck Finn $18 by reservation only. Group rates are THE KENNER PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S and his friend, Jim, escaping to freedom by available. For more information call the ASSOCIATION’S (KPWA) traveling down the Mississippi River. Their RRT box office at 468-7221. ★ MAY MEETING WILL BE HELD adventures along the way are the basis for TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2005 CHATEAU GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB Guest Speaker: Dr.Amy Phelan Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE Advanced Reservations Required. The deadline for reservations is noon on Friday, May 13. For luncheon reservations call 962-3930. ★ Networking begins at 11:30 a.m. KENNER ST R Lunch at noon. Info: 962-3930 28 KENNER STAR, May 2005

Entertainment Treasure Chest Casino May 2005 Entertainment Lineup Wednesday, May 4 Friday, May 6 Orleans with Monday, May 9 Wednesday, May 11 Tuesday, May 17 Ronnie Kole Stan Wayne’s Heart Ladies Night Karaoke Special Guest Funk2/The Bedzin Ladies Night Brandon Bennett & 6:30 p.m. until & Soul 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Robert Cabella Project 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. The Heartbreak 9:30 p.m. until John V. Kelly & The Batiste Brothers 9:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. until Kevin & Friends/ Orchestra Monday, May 23 Allstars/ Tordown Band/Limited The Alleycats 7:00 p.m. until Mustang Sally Sunday, May 29 7:00 p.m. until Edition Sunday, May 8 Tuesday, May 10 7:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. until Memorial Weekend 9:30 p.m. Private Party Chris Gray/Batiste Wednesay, May 18 Fest Thursday,May 5 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Brothers Band Thursday,May 12 Ladies Night Tuesday, May 24 Front Lawn of Casino The Heatwaves Saturday, May 7 Asian Concert 7:00 p.m. until Topcats 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Mustang Sally Chris Gray 7:00 p.m. until iRoc 10:00 p.m.–Midnight 7:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. Kingsroe 7:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. Topcats Friday, May 13 Wednesday, May 25 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Ladies Night Karaoke Thursday,May 19 The Boogiemen 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Brandon Bennett & 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. The Heartbreak Batiste Brothers Foret Tradition The Molly Ringwalds Orchestra with Special Guest 9:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. until Mike Morris 7:00 p.m. until Saturday, May 14 (Showroom) Midnight Streetcar Friday, May 20 DJ 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Karaoke Thursday,May 26 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. The Moonlighters 3:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Na Na Sha Edward Nikolaus, Jr. featuring Samirah Batiste Brothers 9:30 p.m. until Ka-Nection 9:30 p.m. until Evans Band 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.–11:30 p.m. Over 20 Years Experience Sunday, May 15 Jay Zainey Saturday, May 21 Friday, May 27 Monday, May 30 WORLD CLASS COLLISION CENTER Orchestra RBT 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Kamikazi Karaoke Lionel Robinson & 2835 Virginia Street • Kenner 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. City News With Sharon Martin 467-7775 BRW/Realove Stormy Special Guest Julie 6:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m. Simpson/ Cloud 9 6:00 p.m. until Monday, May 16 Sunday, May 22 Saturday,May 28 Chris Owens Harvey Jesus & Fire Hard For The Tuesday, May 31 7:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Money Harvey Jesus & Fire 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. Community Corvettes For A Cause On Saturday, May 14, 2005 the Greater sor of the Greater New Orleans Corvette New Orleans Corvette Club will hold their Club. Dash plaques, sponsor awards and 14th Annual All Corvette show called the free two-for-one buffet tickets will be given “Extravetteganza.” The event, open to the out among all entrants. The event offers public, will be held on the lawn in front of door prizes and a 50/50 cash prize drawing. Treasure Chest Casino in Kenner. Each year the Greater New Orleans Registration will be held from 8:00 a.m. Corvette Club donates the proceeds from until 10:00 a.m. Judging is at noon and this car show to a designated recipient. This award winners will be named at 3:00 p.m. year’s beneficiary will be a club member The Corvettes will be judged in cate- who has been very ill with Crohn’s disease gories such as Best Engine, Best Paint, Best and who has amassed extensive medical Interior, Best Wheels, Most Miles Traveled bills since his disability insurance expired to the car show, and Best of Show. The and hospitalization insurance was maxi- entry fee is $25 before May 1 or $30 after mized. May 1. The “Extravetteganza” car show is For an entry form, or for any more sponsored by Treasure Chest Casino and information about the car show, visit the Ross Downing Chevrolet, who is also spon- club’s web site at www.gnocc.com. ★ !" #"$%#$ SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE $#$'"""# $()*))*))
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BONNABEL HIGH SCHOOL ing is as good as any school in the region. a frequent starter on the basketball team as provides experienced police personnel to (continued from page 1) The challenge for Mr. Ferrand, his faculty, a freshman. work on senior high school campuses. the Bonnabel students and their parents is Built 33 years ago, Bonnabel is a “Thanks to Sgt. Traylor, we’ve been The student body at Bonnabel numbers lifting the academic environment even superbly-maintained 30-acre campus that able to deal with potential situations before 1,530. There are more than 100 faculty higher because we think increasing num- Ferrand feels is still in pretty good shape. they become problems,” says Ferrand. “We members, three-fourths of whom have bers of Bonnabel students are going to The school’s facilities are excellent, includ- take great pride that Bonnabel is a safe taught in the Jefferson Parish public school want to take their diplomas and head for ing more than 400 computers, good athlet- school where students and faculty can go system for 25 years or more. The student college campuses.” ic buildings and fields as well as an out- about the serious business of teaching and body is 46 percent African-American, 39 The school’s plans include learning standing library. learning without cause for concern.” percent white and 15 percent Hispanic. academies within Bonnabel, breaking stu- Contrary to rumors, Bonnabel is a In much the same way, Katsanis says, Also included in the student body are chil- dents into small groups, working with four school where fights are rare and problems “The city of Kenner and Jefferson Parish dren who are originally from Africa, the or five teachers. The average class size at with drugs and gangs are virtually non- can take pride in the faculty and student Middle East, China and Japan. At present, Bonnabel is about 29 students to each existent. Ferrand works closely with Sgt. body of Bonnabel High School. This is a fewer than half Bonnabel graduates go teacher. In the academies, students will get Jimmy Traylor of the Jefferson Parish fine school that is only going to get even directly to a university, although Ferrand even more personal attention from the Sheriff’s Office Police on Campus pro- better as new academic programs are start- believes many in the course of their careers teachers. gram. The Jefferson Parish School Board ed to meet the changing needs of the stu- find their way to Delgado Community The academies’ concept will be placed pays the costs of the JPSO Police on dent body and the community.” ★ College, the University of New Orleans or over the current excellent job-oriented cur- Campus program while Sheriff Harry Lee some other advanced academic program to riculum that includes Bonnabel’s heralded take courses that will help them move their automotive program that now has 75 stu- careers forward. dents with others on a waiting list. The 24-HOUR ELECTRICAL SERVICE “We have some wonderful students in automotive program, run by Bill Picou, is our gifted program and three outstanding run in coordination with the Metropolitan teachers for the gifted,” says Ferrand. “One new car dealer’s association and has pro- BELLCO ELECTRIC of our gifted faculty members, Kirk Steen, duced many outstanding automotive will soon be awarded a Ph.D. We’ve had mechanics that hold good-paying jobs Residential • Commercial Bonnabel graduates win scholarships to throughout the region. • A/C Circuits • Vacancy Permits Ya le, Harvard, Princeton, Penn, Tulane and Similarly, Bonnabel has outstanding • Troubleshooting • Attic Ventilators Duke. One of our current outstanding stu- programs that prepare students for the • Remodeling • Bidwork Welcome dents, Sheree Patel, just finished in the top tourism and construction industries. There • Additions • Service Upgrades • New Construction • Home Repairs rung of Louisiana’s Student of the Year is also a first-rate television studio within 7 Days • Same Day Service • Security Lighting competition. She’s headed for the pre-med- the school that has seen several graduates ek icine curriculum at LSU.” land good jobs in the growing television A We Over Ferrand is a New Orleans native who 30 Years and motion picture production industry in Experience 455-2355 graduated from Redemptorist High School, South Louisiana. earned his undergraduate degree at With 1,500 students, small by compari- NO JOB TOO SMALL - WE DO ALL! Nicholls State University and his master’s son with West Bank public high schools, METAIRIE KENNER N.O. AREA at Loyola University. During a 35-year Bonnabel’s athletic teams are sometimes

BWD 1204-594 LICENSED ¥ BONDED ¥ INSURED OWNER RONNIE BELLACI career in education, he first won recogni- overwhelmed but have nevertheless pro- tion as an excellent baseball coach. He has duced athletes who have succeeded been dean and assistant principal at superbly at the next level. Temeka Johnson, Bonnabel before being named Principal 11 a Bonnabel graduate, was the four-year years ago. sparkplug of the powerful LSU Lady Tiger “Mr. Ferrand has done a superb job at team that rolled into two consecutive Final Bonnabel,” says Jefferson Parish School Fours. Johnson won All-Conference and Board member Gene Katsanis, who repre- All-American honors as a college senior. sents Kenner. “He has maintained excellent Shane Foster, a 2004 graduate, starred discipline at the school. The decorum is in basketball at Bonnabel and continued his outstanding and the environment for learn- athletic success at Vanderbilt where he was 3501 Chateau Blvd. East Jefferson General Hospital Calendar of Events, May 2005 465-9444 Sibling Class Children ages 3 to 10 (with a parent) learn how to hold and diaper a baby and Eat Healthy For Summer discuss the changes that come when a new baby arrives. SALADS May 7, 9:30-10:30 a.m. or 11 a.m.-noon. Southwestern Chicken Salad Class is free, registration is required, call 456-5000. Grilled chicken, corn, salsa, black beans, cheddar jack cheese, cucumbers, Skin Cancer Screenings tomatoes & tortilla strips. Served with Southwest ranch dressing. 7.25 The EJGH Division of Dermatology offers free skin cancer screenings with OPEN Smoked Turkey Salad board-certified dermatologists. Refreshments and free sun screen samples are offered. Smoked turkey, baby swiss, chopped walnuts and sliced apple. May 21, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Mother’s 6.50 Screenings are free, call 456-5000 for an appointment. Cobb Salad Man to Man Prostate Cancer Support Group Rows of grilled chicken, crumbled blue cheese, carrots, boiled egg, Day cheddar jack cheese, bacon and smoked turkey. Men with a diagnosis of prostate cancer share their experiences. 7.75 May 16, 6:00-7 p.m. Grilled Chicken Spinach Salad Meeting is free, call 456-5000 to register. Fresh spinach, grilled chicken, feta cheese, black olives, tomatoes and cucumbers. Grief Support Group 6.75 Open to those who have experienced the death of a loved one. Chef Salad May 4, 11, 18, 25, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Grilled chicken, smoked ham, cheddar jack cheese, boiled egg, fresh tomatoes, bacon and alfalfa sprouts. Meeting is free, call 456-5000 for more information 7.25 I Can Cope All salads served on romaine lettuce with wheat crackers and your choice of dressing. This group is for adults with cancer and their loved ones. Raspberry Walnut, Caesar, Lite Ranch, Honey Mustard, Fat Free Italian, May 10, 6:00-7 p.m. Hot Bacon, Blue Cheese, Balsamic Basil Vinaigrette. Extra dressing .50 Meeting is free, call 456-5000 to register. 30 KENNER STAR, May 2005

People Will The Real Ed Clancy Please Stand Up? Bysport. A fellow named Eddie Clancy is a be found on the Internet. There’s a touching likely, there are not enough of us to make a ALLAN “half forward” for the “Michael Cusacks,” web site announcing the death of one such, go of it. I do, however, urge you go to KATZ an Irish soccer team in the Gaelic Athletic complete with pictures cute and sad enough online and Google yourself. You may find Association. to jerk the tears out of a Collegiate Crusher. your picture on the web. You may also find, Another Ed C. is the founder of Dedo, Lest you think that I am the only as I did, that you’re not quite as unique as By ED CLANCY a Michigan company that makes “fun” stat- Clancy in showbiz, I draw your attention to you thought you were. ★ uary items. His hottest item was a nine inch “Buffalo Clancy”. It was a rock and roll I was reading USA Today recently and gargoyle with crossed toes. It was sold group in the Seattle, Washington area of the Ed Clancy is the host of Kenner, a columnist named Craig Wilson was complete with a “biography”, ala the late sixties. The picture on the web is of six Everything’s Right Here, on KTV, Channel bemoaning the fact that he kept getting Cabbage Patch Kids, that told how a French long hair hippie types looking as earnest as 76 on Cox Cable/Jefferson Parish. Clancy emails and phone calls for other people nun carved a cute gargoyle because she possible, one of whom is named Ed. can be reached via email at named Craig Wilson. Certainly that’s not an didn’t like the traditional ugly ones on top While there are, no doubt, whole [email protected]. unreasonable complaint. I have always felt of Notre Dame, and it saved a little boy bunches of other Ed Clancy’s on the rather smug about the fact that there is only from rolling off the roof. More recently the Internet, I think my favorite is a gentleman one Ed Clancy. At least, only one with any Michigan Ed Clancy created the Collegiate who is not an Ed Clancy at all. His name is IS YOUR kind of fame. I can prove it. Sort of. Crusher, a fake rock that has a college logo Ed Stivender. He sings, he dances, and tells TARGET MARKET If you go to the Internet and Google on the side and the smashed image of a funny stories, he plays several instruments. “Ed Clancy” under “images,” the very first rival football player on the flat bottom. He’s a one man show. My interest lies in the KENNER CITIZENS? three pictures that pop up on the very first Clancy says the rocks are used as paper fact that his publicity manager is his sister, page are of yours truly. The first two pic- weights or door stops. Ohio State, he said, Nancy. Now you may know that every THE KENNER tures are of a skinny, not too ugly kid about was not amused. Nancy I meet always hears from me that if ST★R 20 years old in front of a radio microphone. Professor Ed Clancy is on the faculty at we were married, she would have to go The third picture is me in a British Bowler Cal State Institute of Technology. In through life as Nancy Clancy. Finally, I REACHES hat. When somebody showed me how to Tennessee, Ed Clancy is a real estate agent have found a lady who apparently heard Google myself I was amazed and thrilled for Bob Parks Realty. Another one was pres- that pick up line and didn’t care. She mar- 20,600 with the results. However, I soon discov- ident of Global Accident and Health, but, ried a guy named Clancy. HOUSEHOLDS ered that another Ed Clancy has many more happily, was promoted to president and COO Having discovered so many Ed pictures on the web than I do. He’s another of ACE Overseas General. If that’s not bor- Clancy’s, I entertained the notion of organ- IN KENNER ing enough for you, think of the Ed Clancy izing an Ed Clancy Society, with member- skinny kid, about 20 years of age, from CALL 468-9125 FOR AD RATES Manchester, England, a hot-shot bicycle who published a treatise on the M1 rifle. ship dues and conventions, just like the rider who’s on the way to the top of his There are several dogs named Clancy to infamous Jim Smith Society. More than

May 2005 ENNER KALENDAR For more information call Leisure Service - 468-7268 or 468-7284 CITY HALL ...... 468-7200 K Brake Tag ...... 468-4075 or visit City of Kenner Website: www.kenner.la.us Children’s Castle ...... 468-7231 Zoning Adjustment Meeting Kenner Rotary Meeting Children’s Castle: Kim Prevost & Bill Solley in the Council Chamber of at Trauth’s (For info. 464-6236) “JAZZAROO” (For info. 468-7231 Ext. 220) Civil Service ...... 468-7219 1 2 3 City Hall for 7:00 p.m. 4 5 67K.P.R.D. Leisure Service Day Camp Clerk of Court ...... 468-7277 Kiwanis Club of N. Kenner and Program Registration “Bottom Line Luncheon” New Orleans Plaza Hotel @ 7:00 a.m. Kenner Residents 10:00-2:00 p.m. Code Enforcement ...... 468-6607 Piccadilly Cafeteria 12:00 Noon (For info. 469-5352) Non-Kenner 12 Noon-2:00 p.m. (For info. 468-7268) @ Clearview Location Community Development ...... 468-7588 (For info. Barry Haindel 450-8198) Kenner City Council Meeting in the Council Cannes Brulee Native American Village: Community Services ...... 468-7293 Chamber of City Hall for 6:00 p.m. Rose Behan, Eastern Cherokee FRYBREAD Pontchartrain Center: Louisiana (For info. 468-7231) Complaints ...... 468-4040 The National Day of Prayer Philharmonic Orchestra-7:30 p.m. Pontchartrain Center:LA Film & Television Expo. Council on Aging ...... 468-7513 $7.00-$22.00 (For info. 465-9985) Kenner Veterans Memorial Park-1801 Williams Blvd. (For info. Anna 889-2401) 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.-$10.00 (For info. 465-9985) Council Office ...... 468-7245 HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY “Bottom Line Luncheon” Kenner Rotary Meeting at Trauth’s Children’s Castle:Chinese Folk Cultural/Theatre ...... 468-7221 Piccadilly Cafeteria 12:00 (For info. 464-6236) Dance Ensemble 8 9 10 Noon @ Clearview location 11 12 13“CHINA PATTERNS” 14 Food Bank ...... 468-7220 (For info. Barry Haindel 450-8198) Kiwanis Club of N. Kenner New Orleans (For info. 468-7231 Ext. 220) Freeport Science Center ...... 468-7231 K.P.R.D. Weightroon and Total K.P.R.D. Karate classes begin Plaza Hotel @ 7:00 a.m. (For info. 469-5352) Rivertown Repertory Theatre: K.P.R.D. Weightroom and Total Cannes Brulee Native American Finance ...... 468-4052 BodyBody Workout Workout classes classes begin (For info. 468-7268) American Cancer Society “Big River” “A Timeless Mark Village: Happie Karty, Comanche/Kiowa (For info. 468-7268) Relay for Life Fundraiser Pontchartrain Center: Imagination Movers Rock Twain Classic” runs BEADWORK (For info. 468-7231) Fine Art Gallery ...... 468-7231 (For info. 468-7268) Concert for Kids, Parents & Teachers May 13-May 29 Rivertown Repertory Theatre The American Cancer Society East Jefferson Handicap Services ...... 468-7204 “BIG RIVER” - 8:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon (For info. 468-6444) (For Tickets 468-7221) Relay For Life @ Muss Bertolino Track (For info. 468-7268 or 443-2404) 6:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.(For info. 1-800-ACS-2345) Humane Department ...... 468-7503 Pontchartrain Center: John Edward Seminar Insurance Department ...... 468-7233 7:00 p.m.-$60.00 (For info. 465-9985) NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK Leisure Services ...... 468-7268 Louisiana Wildlife Museum ...... 468-7231 Children’s Castle:Allison Reese 15 16 17 18 19 20and Lilly Painter “Itsy Bitsy Bits” 21 Mardi Gras Museum ...... 468-7231

(For info. 468-7231 Ext. 220) Kenner Rotary Meeting at Trauth’s Mayor’s Office ...... 468-7240







(For info. 464-6236) Cannes Brulee Native Amer. Village: Museum Welcome Center ...... 468-7231







“Bottom Line Luncheon” Janie Luster, United Houma Nation K.P.W.A. Meeting Kiwanis Club of N. Kenner Pontchartrain Center: Entercom HALF-HITCH PALMETTO BASKETRY

Museum Administration ...... 468-7231 Chateau Golf Country Club Piccadilly Cafeteria 12:00 Noon New Orleans Plaza Hotel of New Orleans Design & Dine (For info. 468-7231)

12:00 Noon (For info. 962-3930) @ Clearview location @ 7:00 a.m.(For info. 469-5352) $20.00 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Native American Village ...... 468-7231 (For info. Barry Haindel







(For info. 465-9985) Pontchartrain Center:Entercom of 450-8198) Kenner City Council Meeting in New Orleans Women’s Expo Personnel Department ...... 468-7207







the Council Chamber of City Hall 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. $8.00 Planning Department ...... 468-7280







for 6:00 p.m. (For info. 465-9985) Police Department ...... 712-2200

Kenner Rotary Meeting at Pontchartrain Center ...... 465-9985 Trauth’s (For info. 464-6236) Public Works Department ...... 468-7515 22 23 24 25 26 27 Children’s Castle: 28 “Bottom Line Luncheon” Kiwanis Club of N. Kenner at Johnette Downing premieres Purchasing Department ...... 468-7261 Piccadilly Cafeteria 12:00 Noon New Orleans Plaza Hotel @ “TAIL-WAGGIN’ TUNES” Recreation Department ...... 468-7211 @ Clearview location 7:00 a.m. (For info. 469-5352) (For info. 468-7231 Ext. 220) Pontchartrain Center: Saints Hall of Fame Museum ... 468-7231 Entercom of New Orleans (For info. Barry Haindel 450-8198) K.P.W.A. Cannes Brulee Native American Women’s Expo “An Organization for Professional Men and Village:Inaquin Lone White Eagle, Apache/ Science Complex ...... 468-7231 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.-$8.00 Planning & Zoning Meeting in Women”Business Card Exchange Blackfoot EXTRAVAGENT DISPLAY Space Station Kenner ...... 468-7231 (For info. 465-9985) 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. hosted by: (For info. 468-7231) The Council Chamber of City The Radisson N.O. Airport Hotel Times Picayune ...... 467-1726 Hall for 7:00 p.m. Lea Sales, Inc, A to Z Marketing Group Toy Train Museum ...... 468-7231 (For info 469-2005) Traffic & Engineering ...... 468-4007 MEMORIAL DAY! 29 30 31 NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER IN KENNER Visitor’s Information Center ..... 468-7527 The National Day of Prayer (NDP), observed annually on the first Thursday of May, is mandated by the United States Congress. The Wastewater Operations ...... 468-7292 interdenominational gathering, open to the public, will be observed this year at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, May 5, 2005 at Kenner’s Veterans Memorial Park, located at 1800 Williams Blvd., next to city hall. The Kenner NDP is coordinated with the City of Kenner, pastors and laymen in the city, and For FIRE 467-2211 Women’s Aglow International. The theme for the 2005 National Day of Prayer observance is “America. God Shed His Grace On Thee.” Keynote presenters will be Kenner Police and Emergencies Mayor Phil Capitano, WWL-TV’s Sally Ann Roberts, Williams Blvd. Baptist Church Reverend John Faull and Ed White from United Christian Dial 911 or 712-2222 ALL CITY OF KENNER Charities Fellowship. OFFICES ARE CLOSED For more information, contact Anna at 889-2401 or Kathleen at 889-0240. The NDP web site is www.nationaldayofprayer.org. Red Cross 833-8565 KENNER STAR, May 2005 31

Community Disease Spreading Mosquitoes Can Be Found Around The Home Do you have mosquitoes in your house and • Drainage ditches with emergent vegeta- • Horticultural buffs who like bromeliads stocking with minnows. yard? If so, you may be growing your own tion are big producers. Remove the vegetation and other plants that hold water need to check • Boats on trailers, dry docked or unused problem. As spring reaches its mid-point, your and any obstructions to water flow, or call your them weekly and flush with water to remove will collect water and breed mosquitoes if not yard may be breeding West Nile Virus drainage department. larvae that are sometimes difficult to see covered or turned upside down. Mosquitoes, St. Louis Encephalitis • Standing water in low grassy areas, tire among the debris in the leaf axil. • Birdbaths, barbecue grills, ashtrays and Mosquitoes, Asian Tiger Mosquitoes, Yellow tracks and swales can breed mosquitoes. Fill • Water filled tree holes are favorite breed- other small containers that hold water can pro- Fever Mosquitoes, Tree Hole Mosquitoes, or and re-grade if possible and keep grass ing sites. Check branches as well as the trunks duce a lot of mosquitoes. Cover grills, over- Bromeliad Mosquitoes. mowed. Check the area under faucets. for holes. Fill these areas with sand or cement. turn or remove containers or flush with water “The solution is simple, cheap and pesti- • Roof gutters plugged with leaves hold • Voids under slabs can hold water for a at least once a week. cide-free,” says Steve Pavlovich, Chief water and mosquito larvae. This source is long period of time. Seal the openings with Together we can reduce the nuisance and Entomologist at Mosquito Control, Inc., often missed. sand or concrete. concern of mosquito bites by eliminating whose company handles mosquito spraying • Replace the water in pet dishes every • Mosquitoes in natural or manmade ponds unnecessary mosquito nurseries,” Pavlovich for all of Jefferson Parish. “Check your yard couple of days. Your pets will appreciate it, but can be prevented by removing vegetation or said. ★ for breeding in any location that may hold the mosquitoes will not. water. Don’t overlook a single small pool of • Trash or “spare parts” have lots of breed- water even if there are no mosquito larvae ing places. Remove these items or cover what We can assist you in selecting a comprehensive insurance program present. A half-cup of water can produce cannot be thrown away. enough mosquitoes to cause a problem. • Check large animal water troughs week- Mosquito larvae and pupae will wiggle to the ly and flush to remove mosquito larvae. bottom of the container if disturbed. They are Minnows may help in shaded troughs. one-eighth to one-half inch long and look like • Old tires are a favorite of the yellow fever small worms. If you find them in your yard, and tiger mosquitoes. Discard tires or put them the solution is simple - empty the water or in a building. If not possible, stack tires flat remove the item,” Pavlovich says. and cover the top of the stack. Al Aparicio Terry Walker Buddy Seeling According to Pavlovich, here are some • Fresh rainwater is great to drink and to Insurance • Risk Management • Mortgage • Employee Benefits things to look for in your own yard to help water house plants, but mosquitoes like it too. AWS is an independent agency that represents national and international insurance companies. We offer a wide variety of pro- eliminate mosquito problems: Cover rain barrels with house screening to pre- grams that will fit your risk and economic requirements, and we can analyze your current coverages and advise on methods of risk retention and financing. Policies are available for your business, home, life, and health. AWS serves all of Louisiana providing • Potted plants with pans underneath that vent mosquitoes from laying eggs. prompt and courteous services. Call 883-4111 or visit our website at www.awsinc.com hold water are prime breeding sites. • Unused or poorly maintained wading Aparicio, Walker & Seeling, Inc. 4501 W. Napoleon Avenue • Don’t over water plants, remove the pan pools will breed mosquitoes. Empty pools, Metairie, LA 70001 (504) 883-4111 if possible or dump any unnecessary water. flush weekly, or add chlorine as required. “Our Best Policy is Serving You” www.awsinc.com ★ ★ ★ PRESORTED ★ ★ STANDARD ★ ★ ★ U.S. POSTAGE PAID KENNER, LA Kenner’s Monthly Community Newspaper PERMIT NO. 49 P. O. Box 641654 • Kenner, Louisiana 70064

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