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OPEN Vol. 28, HOUSE No. 9 DATESKenner’s Community Newspaper Since 1991 SEPTEMBER 2019 January 12 - Grades 1 - 8 Kenner’s 3rd annual Labor Day Freedom Fest concert to feature Clint Black Kenner’s Discovery January 25 - Grades 9 & 10 Country music great Clint Black is the fun and music on the shores of Lake Pontchartrain,” School has an headline entertainer for the 3rd annual Freedom said Kenner Mayor Ben Zahn. “This event is the city Openings in Pre-K, Kindergarten & 9th grade.Fest at the Lake concert in Laketown at the foot of of Kenner’s thank you to the men and women who enrollment of 1,850 Williams Boulevard. Admission is free. make our city and parish strong and keep America DEADliNE TO APPly: FEbrUAryRising 17 stars on the country music charts, High thriving and free. We have created this special day students Valley, and country music and TV and film favorite of revelry for you to relax and enjoy the fruits of John Schneider, along with Kenner’s own popular labor. Join us for Freedom Fest at the Lake.” By Allan Katz singer-songwriter Jenna Hunts will also perform at Kenner native Jenna Hunts starts the the festival. festivities as the first act. She will start the event Freedom Fest gates will open at 3:30 p.m. on off by singing the national anthem at 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, September 1, 2019 and entry is allowed any will also will perform her new hit single. The fest DISCOVERY time after the doors have opened. “The 3rd annual will be capped off with a spectacular firework’s Freedom Fest at the Lake is a celebration of food, HEALTH SCIENCES ACADEMY H H H Clint Black H H H page 22 Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy 2504has Maine emerged Avenue, as one of Louisiana’s Metairie, most successfulLA 70003 open-enrollment public charter schools. The Airport serves record-high 1.28 million passengers in May 2019 www.discoveryhsf.orgschool has consistently earned | 504-233-4720high academic ratings since its inception. Most recently, Kenner The Louis Armstrong New Orleans International experiencing this growth, it is important that we have KDHSA does not discriminateDiscovery on has the been basis recognized of race, by the creed,Louisiana national,Airport or(MSY) ethnic announced origin. recently that a record- sustainable infrastructure in place to support our Department of Education as a “Top Gains Honoree.” breaking 1.28 million passengers traveled through residents and visitors. The new airport terminal is the This prestigious honor was awarded to schools that MSY in May 2019. This marks the highest number of largest infrastructure project for New Orleans since demonstrated excellence with significant student passengers ever served in a single month. The May 2019 the Superdome and we look forward to providing our progress beyond students’ expected growth targets. figures are 7.4 percent higher than May 2018 and they residents and visitors with a new and improved airport When the school bell rang to start school this represent over 20,000 more passengers than MSY’s experience when the new terminal opens this fall.” year, Discovery had 1,850 students registered at four previous record-high month in March of this year. Much of the increase in passengers can be locations with a waiting list of 1,076. “The phenomenal growth we are seeing at attributed to the new flight frequencies and destinations Beyond those numbers are plans for a our airport is a sign that New Orleans’ economy is added since the beginning of the year. 20-acre permanent campus in North Kenner thriving in a very real way,” said New Orleans Mayor February 2019 at Vintage Drive and Loyola Avenue, funded by LaToya Cantrell. “The continued boost in passengers Alaska Airlines added a second daily departure to Louisiana-backed bonds sold in October 2018, for shows that our economy is diversifying. As we are Seattle, WA (SEA). approximately $51.2 million. Construction for the Spirit Airlines began new nonstop service to high school began in November 2018, with the Austin, TX (AUS) and Denver, Co (DEN). project well underway. The school expects to have THEMap layout NEW of new Allegiant Air began seasonal twice weekly service an enrollment of 2,136 students, kindergarten to airport facility to Louisville, KY (SDF), which is a new destination Heritage School of Music Stage located 12th grade when the new campus is complete. The from MSY. on Concourse B of the new terminal will construction will be done in three phases with the on page 20. MSY page 20 offer live music and a wine bar. high school being phase one. City of Kenner has new Hispanic Health Fair to be held at recycling rules, do not place OMC-Kenner this month itemsLOUIS in bags,ARMSTRONG yard waste rules Hispanics at Ochsner Leading and Advocating (HOLA) is hosting a Hispanic NEW ORLEANS Health Fair – a free wellness event where members of the Hispanic community NewINTERNATIONAL recycling rules were implementedAIRPORT by Ramelli Waste Management for in Kenner and its surrounding areas can learn ways to improve their health. The Kenner residents on August 1, 2019. Residents are asked not to place recycling fair will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. until noon at the New Kenner Discovery Health Sciences items in bags as allARRIVING recycling items must be visible to Ramelli workers so any non- Medical Office Building Atrium connected to Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner 20-acre permanent campus under compliant items FALLcan be removed. 2019 located at 200 West Esplanade Avenue. construction in North Kenner. Only plastic food and beverage containers coded 1 and 2 will be accepted This health fair is open to the public and will feature cholesterol and For this 2019-2020 school year, Discovery is now. Recycling codes can usually be found within the recycling logo triangle of blood sugar screenings, blood pressure monitoring, diabetes education, stroke operating from four different locations, three of arrows on the item. Examples include empty plastic and clean soft drink, fruit prevention tips and cancer awareness. These onsite screenings can detect a which are located in Kenner. The newest Discovery juice, cooking oil, shampoo, conditioner and hand soap bottles as well as milk potential health issue and get the attendee on track to remedy the problem. location is located in Old Jefferson at 2012 Jefferson page 23 page 16 Highway at the site of the former Smothers Academy. Patty Glaser, founder and chief executive officer of Discovery, said plans for the Jefferson campus Winning candidates and Oct. were worked out with Jefferson Parish School Superintendent Cade Brumley and the Jefferson LIVE 12 Election day Gubernatorial Parish School Board. WRESTLING The original Discovery location in Kenner Primary Election information was opened in an abandoned school building on COMES TO KENNER! Maine Avenue. 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See website for bio, classes more info Lovittlife.com 701 Papworth Ave., Suite 105 | Metairie | 615.8164 | [email protected] 6 SEPTEMBER 2019  KENNER STR from The Editor Airport official says they’re close to announcing date for terminal opening By Allan Katz “It isn’t unusual to have some challenges in a former Kenner Mayor Mike Yenni. Landrieu and New Orleans, the critics started looking for other The top cons- project as mammoth as this one,” said Spann. He Yenni felt the existing airport which dated back to things to complain about. truction official at downplayed the problems with the sanitary pipes, the end of World War II was hopelessly outdated That is my hope for the new Louis Armstrong the Louis Armstrong saying that wasn’t the only reason the opening was and that south Louisiana deserved a modern New Orleans International Airport terminal. New Orleans Inter- delayed. “There are just a lot of moving parts to airport with all the bells and whistles. Their hope Whenever it is opened and whatever problems national Airport says they’re very close to selecting a billion-dollar project like this one,” said Spann. was that a new terminal might one day bring in there may be initially, I hope that the residents a date for the opening of the new billion-dollar “There are multiple contractors, each facing some 15 million passengers every year, lifting the of Kenner will recognize this is a great investment terminal. his own set of challenges. And we decided on a south Louisiana economy, including the city of in their city and that the airport is going to bring Chris Spann, project manager for the rigorous set of checks to all the new technologies Kenner, to new heights. tremendous revenues and jobs to Kenner. After construction of the new terminal, said several in this building. Many of these technologies, as in I have a lot of sympathy for Spann and the watching the construction of the Superdome, I checks of installed systems at the terminal are the TSA checkpoints, were developed within the Hunt-Gibbs-Boh-Metro consortium that is building know technical problems are inherent in these going very well and should be completed in the last five years and have undergone upgrades since what we are all hoping will be a masterpiece huge projects and are eventually resolved. This next few weeks. This include repairs to breaks in then.” addition to Kenner’s skyline. I was around for the huge investment in Kenner will be opened as a sanitary drain under the terminal floor. Spann said while the delays are regrettable, construction of the Louisiana Superdome. And, expeditiously as possible and will begin to produce The dedication ceremonies were originally they’re not that unusual. “I spend a lot of time like the Armstrong terminal, there were a lot revenues and jobs for Kenner. set for 2018 as part of the celebration of the in airports and I think the public is going to be of moving parts and construction delays. There 300th anniversary of the founding of the city of very impressed with this facility. It is a beautiful was at the time a lot of public rancor over the Allan Katz can be reached at allanlkatz@ New Orleans. But construction delays forced the terminal…truly one of the finest I the country,” issues that cropped up. But once the Superdome bellsouth.net. re-set of the opening to the summer of 2019. Now, Spann said. was completed and it became clear this was an airport officials are hopeful the dedication and It should be remembered that the new architectural gem that was going to bring billions opening of the terminal can be completed before terminal was originally proposed by former New of dollars to New Orleans and would be a catalyst the arrival of 2020. Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu and supported by for the investment of more billions of dollars in Political SEPTEMBER 2019 Vol 28 No. 9

Kenner Star is a tabloid newspaper published monthly and is distributed by direct mail free to all registered voter households in Kenner, numbering almost 20,000 Governor at odds with his party on abortion issue households. An additional 2,000 copies are also distributed each month in high traffic locations in Kenner. By Jeff Crouere Publisher After Edwards signed the bill, Louisiana the other more progressive candidates, will be Kenner Star, Inc. became one of five states in the nation to enact staunchly pro-choice. Editor The debate over such a law. A unique feature of the law is that it His opponents can ask how can Edwards Allan Katz abortion continues only be implemented if a similar Mississippi law be truly pro-life if he will support a Democratic Managing Editor/Marketing Director to rage among our survives legal challenges in federal appeals court. Party presidential nominee, who, if elected, Candy Lovitt citizens. It is the Politically, one of the reasons that the will nominate pro-choice U.S. Supreme Court Contributing Writers most divisive political issue in our country. It is governor can openly express his pro-life views judges? Thus, a campaign issue may be raised Cade Brumley, Ph.D. also the main reason there is so much contention is that he knows that his position is popular in that the governor, while professing pro-life views, Mohammad Cheema, M.D. whenever there is an opening on the U.S. Supreme Louisiana. A recent poll by the Public Religion is backing a political party with presidential Marie M. Clesi Court. Research Institute discovered that Louisiana is candidates who will not only support abortion Kevin Cowley, M.D. Liberals realize that the decision establishing the most pro-life state in the nation with 60% of rights, but will also do everything in their power Jeff Crouere abortion rights, Roe v. Wade, may be overturned the respondents maintaining that abortion should to make sure it will always be a legal right in Michael Glaser if President Donald Trump can successfully be illegal. The survey showed a mere 34% of the this country. Alexandra Goodwin nominate another conservative Supreme Court participants support abortion rights in “most or all This may be one of the many issues that Craig Goodwin Kelly S. Hand Justice. The intense battle over the nomination of cases.” The nationwide results are much different Edwards will have to address in the weeks Rodney Miller Justice Brett Kavanaugh will pale in comparison with only 40% advocating a pro-life position and ahead as he attempts to win a second term. Dennis E. Rinck, Jr. to what may come next for the U.S. Supreme Court. 54% supporting the pro-choice viewpoint. He certainly has the power of incumbency, Rafael E. Saddy It is a major reason why pro-choice activists This is another case where the people of the support of statewide media, an impressive Ken Trahan are working overtime to defeat Trump in the 2020 Louisiana are at odds with the rest of the nation. In campaign war chest and a record that he Candace Watkins election. The Democratic Party is the political addition, the results are a reminder that Governor believes merits a second term. Guy Williams home for these activists and the party will Edwards is at odds with Democratic elected In contrast, Edwards does have some Christina Sulli Wilson surely nominate a presidential candidate who is officials and the leadership of his party, especially challenges to overcome. One of his major Ben Zahn staunchly pro-choice on the abortion issue. In fact, those who are located outside of Louisiana. liabilities is that he is a member of a political Copy Editors pro-life Democrats are becoming a very rare breed In his upcoming race for re-election, Edwards party that is unpopular in Louisiana. If his Melissa Drake indeed. is hoping to have the strong financial backing of opponents can closely tie him to the progressive Monica Zeringue Interestingly, Louisiana has one of these wealthy Democrats who are pro-choice. He will candidates of the Democratic Party and their Distribution Manager unusual Democrat politicians as governor, John Bel also have to convince pro-choice Democrats in liberal policies, such as support for abortion Bryan Dormady Edwards. He won the 2015 governor’s race mainly Louisiana to support him despite his pro-life views. rights, the governor will be in danger of losing Graphic Design due to the political and personal controversies of Simultaneously, Edwards will need the votes of the upcoming election. Trevor Sprague his run-off opponent, former U.S. Senator David Independents and centrist Republicans to win a Printing Vitter. second term. Jeff Crouere is a native New Orleanian and his Baton Rouge Press © 2019 Kenner Star, Inc. All Rights Reserved He also won because he has maintained a It is a balancing act that will require award-winning program, “Ringside Politics” airs pro-life position throughout his political career. As tremendous campaign skills, but Louisiana locally at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and at 10:00 p.m. KENNER STAR governor, Edwards signed a bill which will prohibit voters have witnessed impressive political Sundays on PBS affiliate WLAE-TV, Channel 32, and P.O. Box 641654 • Kenner, LA 70064 abortions and protect the life of an unborn baby dexterity from Edwards in the past few years. from 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. weekdays on radio Phone 468-9125 once a fetal heartbeat is detected. This protection Nevertheless, one surefire way for his opponents station WGSO 990 AM and www.Wgso.com. Crouere, Email: [email protected] could start as early as six weeks into a pregnancy. to score political points against Edwards will be a political columnist, is the author of “America’s The content of all theme-based columns, The “heartbeat” bill, which also requires an to connect him to the unpopular views of the Last Chance” and provides regular commentaries written by respective professionals in this newspaper, is in no way intended to render advice, suggest a ultrasound before an abortion can be performed, national Democratic Party. Surely, Edwards will on the Jeff Crouere YouTube channel and on www. course of action, or take the place of an individual overwhelmingly passed both houses of the Louisiana have to support the presidential candidate of JeffCrouere.com. For more information, email consultation regarding that subject matter. Legislature, even though it does not contain the Democratic Party. This nominee, whether Crouere at [email protected].. exceptions for pregnancies due to rape or incest. it is former Vice President Joe Biden or any of KENNER STR  SEPTEMBER 2019 7 Government

With that information, they can create an infected If you aren’t sure, but you don’t want to Cyber security important to all email that has a familiar name. Follow these safety potentially ignore a message from someone you steps when checking emails both on your laptop or know, give them a call to confirm they sent you the By Ben Zahn – Kenner Mayor desktop and on your smart phones: email or file. Limit personal information posted on social These precautions may take just a bit of extra Even before the the state Department of Education, to assess our local media sites. time, but there’s no doubt it’s better to be safe than state declared a Cyber vulnerabilities and take immediate counter measures. Don’t automatically open all of your emails sorry. Emergency in late July, These and other counter measures have Look carefully at every message, and if part of a our IT and Finance significantly reduced the risk of Kenner being name or the email from the sender looks wrong, don’t Kenner Mayor Ben Zahn can be reached at departments had reported an increase in suspicious compromised by any type of cyber-attack. open up that email. 468-7240 or by email at [email protected]. activity to the Emergency Management Department. Although the main issue in the state has been Monitoring the city’s computer network traffic is cyber-attacks on educational institutions, there have something we do on a regular basis, so the first-ever been an increase in similar attacks on government Cyber State of Emergency for the state did not come sites, industries and even private individuals. www.kennerbusinessassociation.com as a complete surprise. So, as we continue to monitor the situation After consulting with Emergency Director Doug regarding the safety of the city of Kenner’s computer September Luncheon Dodt and his staff, along with the city’s IT Department, network, residents in the city should also be careful Tuesday, Sept. 17 • 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. we decided to take a number of pro-active measures about the emails they receive. to strengthen our network security. That included Dodt said residents should treat emails the Guest Speaker – Ed Daniels holding a pair of cyber security informational sessions same way they treat a phone call. You wouldn’t Chateau Golf & Country Club - 3600 Chateau Blvd. for a total of about 200 city employees who regularly accept a phone call from someone you don’t know, access and open files from the city’s computer and that’s the same approach to take with emails. Contact Judy La Bella: 416-7637 network. Only open those you are convinced are directed to The main line of attack for cyber criminals has you from a source you know and trust. Also, be wary Networking Event been through infected emails. City employees were of any email or survey asking for personal identifying instructed not to open up any email if they had any information (such as date of birth or Social Security Thursday, Sept. 26 • 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. doubt about the sender. number), payroll authorization or requesting financial Kenner Event Center - 1000 West Esplanade Behind the scenes, we worked with a number institution information. of state agencies, from the Governor’s Office of Cyber criminals will often scour social media Contact Teresa Liuzza: 450-3253 Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness to sites or access your phone and get to your contact list. Attention Business Owners Police Be An Achiever! “National Night Out Against Crime” GENERATE SOLID LEADS The Executive Achievers Association meets festivities set for October 13 and 15 LEARN for breakfast bi-weekly at 7 a.m. By Michael Glaser – Kenner Police Chief LEADERSHIP SKILLS BE A CONFIDENT September 5 On Sunday, You can help us celebrate the 35th annual PUBLIC SPEAKER Copeland Towers Suite October 13, 2019, “National Night Out Against Crime” on Tuesday, come out and help October 15 in a variety of ways, such as having IMPROVE & Conference Center the Kenner Police a block party, a cookout, flashlight walks or by PROFITABILITY 2601 Severn Ave, Metairie Department and other local law enforcement sitting on your front porch with your lights on – a agencies give crime a going away party. Everyone symbol that has become a tradition over the years. THE EXECUTIVE ACHIEVERS ASSOCIATION is invited to the 19th annual “National Night Your participation will have a positive impact on Call Randy Lovitt at 836-7136 for more information on becoming a member Out Against Crime Kick-Off Party” taking place your neighborhood and will help increase crime at Lafreniere Park in Metairie from 2:00 p.m. prevention awareness throughout the streets of to 6 p.m. There will be exciting entertainment Kenner. The “National Night Out Against Crime” is including children’s activities including Laser a great first step in starting your own neighborhood Tag, giant human hamster balls, a gaga ball pit, watch group. It’s an event that started in 1984 with inflatable amusements); various crime fighting/ 2.5 million people in 23 states and has now grown Century Title, Inc. law enforcement displays; demonstrations by law to include over 37 million people in over 15,000 enforcement professionals such as K-9 and SWAT; communities from all 50 states, U.S. Territories, “We Close Real Estate Transactions For You” a red beans and rice cook-off; live music by Karma; Canadian cities and military bases worldwide. and great food – all free! The kick-off party is a If you are interested in learning more about prelude to the 35th annual “National Night Out the kick-off party, registering your block party for Against Crime” which will be observed locally on “National Night Out Against Crime” or starting a Real Estate the evening of Tuesday, October 15, 2019. neighborhood watch group in Kenner, contact Representatives in every area of law the KPD Community Relations Division at 712- Title Transfers enforcement will be at the kick-off party to talk 2294 or [email protected]. For more with you. This is an excellent opportunity for people information on the “National Night Out Against considering a career in law enforcement to have Crime”, please visit https://natw.org. Refi nances their questions answered by experts in the field and to find out what their jobs are all about. It’s also Kenner Police Chief Michael Glaser can a great time for citizens and officials to interact be reached by email at [email protected]. Visit Real Estate Sales | Mortgages and discuss important issues in our community. the Kenner Police Department website at www. Donations | 1031 Tax Free Exchanges Through this event, you can learn about the many kennerpd.com. Download the free Kenner Police Expert closing assistance – In operation over 24 years programs that are available to you, including the Department mobile app for both Apple and In-house problem solving real estate title attorneys – You’ll need this KPD Women’s Self Defense Program, the Kenner Android devices and access the Kenner Police We keep you informed – We return your calls Citizens’ Police Academy and the KPD Community Department Facebook and Twitter pages for Our costs are competitive – Our work is accurate Police Corps. Programs like these empower you to the latest updated crime, traffic and other law take a stand against crime and to help others do enforcement-related information. 3925 N. 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Economic Development in full swing prime for those activities. Mayor Zahn has also appointed an 18-member By Candace Watkins – Kenner Economic Development Program Director advisory board to contribute to the successful implementation of economic development programs. Life is definitely that prevails here. day. My team – Michael Ince and former Kenner That group includes Board Chair Marie Clesi, full of surprises and So, what does this have to do with economic City Councilwoman Kelly Hand – and I will assist Assistant Board Chair Sharon Augillard, Robert discovering the city development? Everything! Businesses want to locate them in collecting market data, accessing state and Gadola, Danny Riehm, Jahida Lewis-Crawford, of Kenner has been in beautiful places with amenities, great schools, ease local incentives to help minimize costs, identifying Vincent Caracci, Jr., Stan Howat, Kevin Delahoussaye, a delightful one for me. Since joining the city as of transportation, quality housing and strong real financing sources, finding property and applying for Justin Groetsch, Joe Spinato, Maurice Brown, Kevin Economic Development Program Director in May, I estate values, and an educated workforce. Kenner has an occupational license. We will help them navigate Centanni, Todd Acomb, Sid Bullard, Michael Pettus, have uncovered an amazing list of assets. From the all of those ingredients and more. It is so much more any city process necessary, such as obtaining a Jose Arrechavalla, Ann Branigan and Stanley Pearse. many recreation facilities, to the planetarium, the than “where the airport is located.” And now it’s my rezoning or conditional use permit. We will also reach While my career has taken me many places as gorgeous tree-lined streets all over town, Rivertown, job to let people across our region know that. out to specific businesses to locate here. the former mayor of Covington, director of community Laketown, our community theatres, fabulous Hispanic Much of what I will do as Kenner’s Economic Mayor Ben Zahn created the department in development for St. Bernard Parish, and most recently cuisine, and the list goes on – I can understand and Development Program Director is to help people June to facilitate recruiting and retaining businesses. disaster recovery specialist with the state of Louisiana appreciate the strong sense of community and pride connect the dots between opportunity and opening His vision places emphasis on retail revitalization and Office of Community Development, Kenner is by far we are prioritizing the recruitment of merchants in all one of the most welcoming and inviting communities vacant retail spaces throughout the city. Toward that I have served. As a certified Main Street Manager end the city has contracted the Gibbs Planning Group and certified economic development professional, Retirement solutions for to perform a retail analysis that will show us what we along with my 17 years of public service and many have, what we need and what we can sustain over years of private sector experience in banking and you and your employees. the next five years in the retail sector. We expect the construction, I feel qualified to be accountable for report in late October and will then be armed with the Kenner’s Economic Development efforts and look data we need to convince prospective merchants that forward to serving its citizens and Mayor Zahn. I am Christina S Wilson our market is strong. grateful for this opportunity to do the work that I love Confidence is the key to investment and the for such a vibrant and promising community. Financial Advisor facts and figures will minimize risk. We have also 909 W Esplanade Ave Suite 109 commissioned a hotel/motel feasibility study that Candace Watkins is the city of Kenner’s will be used to recruit additional hotels. We are Economic Development Program Director. The Kenner, LA 70065 504-467-3995 preparing a grant application for funding to produce Kenner Economic Development Office is located redevelopment plans for the The Esplanade mall at 421 Williams Boulevard on the second floor and Rivertown as well, to capitalize on these assets. above the Office of Motor Vehicles in Rivertown and “Reuse and repurpose” are dominant words in the Watkins’ phone number is 985-249-8646. Watkins’ development business these days and both places are email address is [email protected]. MKT-5894I-A Member SIPC Entertainment City of Kenner and Wildkat Wrestling announce Revolution Rumble, professional wrestling, coming to city in November

In August 2019, Kenner Mayor Ben Zahn and Luke Hawx from Wildkat Wrestling announced that • Motor Vehicle Accidents the Revolution Rumble, Wildkat’s biggest wrestling event of the year, will be held Sunday, November 3 at • Personal Injury the Pontchartrain Center from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Wildkat Wrestling relocated to the city of Kenner • Admiralty & in June and a recent wrestling event held at Butch Duhe gym was sold out. Maritime “Wildkat Wrestling is obviously attracting people to the city of Kenner to spend their money here and be • Traffic Tickets part of this Kenner family,” Mayor Zahn said. “We look Dennis E. Rinck, Jr. - Attorney, forward to a long future with this organization.” Tiffany Callaghan - Office Manager/Paralegal, Mayor Zahn also applauded the group’s work • Notary Public Bianca Rios - Legal Assistant, with the organization “Lagniappe With Love” to Jose Martinez - Legal Assistant benefit special needs individuals. Caption: Kenner Mayor Ben Zahn Hawx, who grew up in Kenner and went to brings live wrestling to Kenner. elementary school in the city, said he is excited about Free Consultation the partnership between Wildkat and Kenner. MVP, Stevie Ray, Honkey Tonk Man, Rob Van Dam, “We plan on packing the Pontchartrain Center Psicosis, Pump Patrol and many others. and putting on the biggest show southern Louisiana Mayor Zahn offered special thanks to Chad Let us help you! has had since the 1980s and I couldn’t do it without Pitfield and Diane Long, who head up Kenner’s Parks 1824 Williams Blvd., Ste. C • Kenner, LA 70062 the help of the mayor and the city of Kenner,” Hawx and Recreation Department, his administration, Visit said. “I thank you guys for having us.” Kenner, Kenner Fire Chief Keith Crimen, Kenner Corner of Williams & W. Metairie across from Kenner City Hall Hawx said the Revolution Rumble features Police Chief Mike Glaser and the entire Kenner City three Hall of Fame wrestlers, as well as local talent Council – Gregory Carroll, Mike Sigur, Glenn Hayes, and wrestlers from all around the world. “And we George Branigan, Brian Brennan, Tom Willmott and are bringing them all right here to Kenner,” he said. Kristi McKinney. The event also celebrates Wildkat Wrestling’s 8th Tickets went on sale August 23, and will be anniversary. available on the Wildkat Sports website, www. Revolution Rumble will include Harlem Heat, wildkatsports.com. KENNER STR  SEPTEMBER 2019 9 Real Estate How much do you know about down payments?

By Kelly S. Hand advantage of these incredibly low rates. In addition to Down payment assistance programs we now have four consecutive quarters where owner the falling interest rates, first time home buyers can The reality is, not everyone has a loved one or households increased while renter’s households fell is Whether you’ve purchase with little or no money for a down payment. a family member who can provide help with a down a strong sign households are making the switch from owned a home before, The USDA Rural Development loan offers 100% payment. There are, however, more than 2,500 down renting to buying,” said McLaughlin. or you’re ready to jump financing in certain designated areas of Jefferson payment assistance programs available by local areas Households under 35 – which represent the into homeownership Parish. For veterans of the armed forces, they can like city, parish or neighborhood, and some of them largest potential pool of new homeowners in the U.S. – for the first time, there are always a lot of questions access the VA loan that offers 100% financing as well. are even specifically for first-time buyers. have shown some of the largest gains. While they only swirling around about what is truly required for a Also, there is the FHA loan that has a minimum down The gap, as mentioned in the same survey, is make up a third of all homebuyers, the steady uptick in down payment and how to best source down payment payment of 3.5% or the conventional product that has “only 23% of consumers are familiar with low down their homeownership rate over the past year suggests assistance. Let’s tackle these two today. a 3% down payment option. All of these programs allow payment programs.” their enormous purchasing power may be finally How much do you really need for a down payment? family gift funds to be used for down payment and That’s why it is so important to get familiar with coming to the housing market.” There is a long-standing misconception about closing costs. Sellers are allowed to pay concessions to these options by doing your homework before you plan It’s no surprise that with rents rising, more down payment requirements. A survey from Fannie help buyers with closing costs on all programs.” to buy a home. Determine what is available in the and more first-time buyers are taking advantage of Mae shows only 17% of consumers know the minimum How can I get help with my down payment? area where you ultimately want to live, so you have low-down-payment mortgage options to secure their options are actually between 1 to 5% of the purchase Regardless of the loans available, many buyers all the details you need to take advantage of the down monthly housing costs and finally attain their dream price and 40% don’t know how much they need at all. still need assistance with a down payment. The payment assistance option that is best for your family. homes. There are many mortgage loans available that require great news is, there are a lot of ways to tap into down The bottom line is if buying a home is one of your So, the bottom line here is if you are one of the as little as 3% down for first-time buyers and some ask payment assistance options. Listed below are a couple long-term goals, you may be able to get there sooner many first-time buyers unsure of whether or not you for only 3.5% down from repeat buyers. There are even ways. than you think by tapping into one of the many down would qualify for a low-down payment mortgage, it’s loans available for military veterans that provide 0% Assistance from family members payment assistance programs available. time to do some research to set you on your path to down payment options, too. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) First-time home buyers continue to put down less homeownership. You don’t need to come up with a 20% down said, “a third of recent first-time buyers received than 6% payment to buy and you can quickly save for a 3% or down payment assistance from family members.” According to the Realtors Confidence Index Kelly S. Hand, a lifelong resident of Kenner, is 10% down payment, depending on where you live. They also mentioned, “the average net worth of those from the National Association of Realtors, 61% of first- a realtor at HomeSmart Realty South specializing If you’re planning to put down just 3%, the research aged 75 and over stands at $264,800. They just might time homebuyers purchased their homes with down in residential property sales and can be reached at shows it may be possible in most states to have enough offer the boost the next generation needs to become payments below 6% in 2017. 453-0531 or [email protected]. Hand’s office saved for a down payment in less than a year. That homeowners.” Many potential homebuyers believe that a 20% is located at 145 Harrison Avenue in New Orleans. puts homeownership in a much closer reach for many That means one of the ways to find help with a down payment is necessary to buy a home and have potential buyers, maybe even you. down payment is to accept a gift from a family member. disqualified themselves without even trying, but Interest rates are favorable right now. “Interest If this is an option for you, make sure you talk to your recently in March, 71% of first-time buyers and 54% of rates keep falling as we speak,” said Laine H. Buquoi, loan officer before you accept the money, to ensure all buyers put less than 20% down. vice-president/residential lender with America’s you document the process the way it is required by Ralph McLaughlin, chief economist and founder Mortgag Resource, located in Metairie. “It is an your loan. This way, it will be received properly and of Veritas Urbis Economics, recently shed light on why excellent time for home buyers to purchase to take you can still potentially qualify. buyer demand has remained strong. “The fact that

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Kenner voters will face a lengthy ballot when Two legislators whose districts include parts of not to seek re-election but after three withdrew, precincts will vote for a BESE District 2 board member. they go to the gubernatorial primary on Election Day, Kenner were elected unopposed. State Senator Gary Debbie Villio won that seat. Jon Gegenheimer drew no challengers and will October 12, 2019. Candidate qualifying ended August Smith won re-election to the 19th Senatorial District Incumbent Jefferson Parish District 4 continue in his position as Jefferson Parish Clerk of 8, 2019. Early voting begins Saturday, September and State Representative Joe Stagni was also re- Councilman Dominick Impastato drew one challenger Court. Jefferson Parish Assessor Thomas Capella 28 and ends October 5, 2019. The gubernatorial elected and will continue to represent the 92nd House who was disqualified on August 19, 2019 for not filing and Gerald “Gerry” Cvitanovich as Jefferson Parish general election for run-offs will be held on Saturday, District. Four candidates qualified to run for the 79th state taxes so subsequently Impastato was re-elected Coroner both were unopposed winning re-election. November 16, 2019. State Representative District after Julie Stokes chose for his first four-year term. All Kenner voters will be able to elect a new In a large field of eight candidates challenging Jefferson Parish President from a field of three SOLD LEASED incumbent John Bel Edwards for governor of the state, candidates. Incumbent Joseph Lopinto, III faces two all Kenner voters will see that race on their ballot. challengers in the race for Jefferson Parish Sheriff. The rest of state races all have incumbents Most of south Kenner voters will vote for a new running and Kenner voters will get to choose a Jefferson Parish District 3 Councilman to replace lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney Mark Spears, who is term-limited. general, treasurer, commissioner of agriculture and To find what Kenner precinct you live in, $230,000 forestry and commissioner of insurance. visit the Louisiana Secretary of State’s website, 1509 GIUFFRIAS Avenue 47 OSBORNE Avenue Current State Senator Danny Martiny is term- www.sos.la.gov, click on the “Elections and Voting” Kenner Metairie • $1,800 lease limited and three candidates qualified to represent tab, click on “Vote” in the left column, then scroll NEW LISTING his 10th Senatorial District. down and click on the blue “voter precinct” link and In the race for Associate Justice in the 1st follow the prompts. Supreme Court District, voters in some Kenner To see your ballot, go to www.sos.la.gov and precincts will see this race on their ballot. click on “Elections and Voting” and select “Get The majority of Kenner precincts will pick Election Information.” Ballots will not be posted until a BESE District 1 board member and ten Kenner three weeks prior to the October 12 election. K $559,000 $4,000 86 VICTORIA Lane REALTOR Lots 13-24 Colorado Street Mandeville Residential • Commercial 3540 S I-10 Service Rd. W, Ste. 300 NEW LISTING Community Metairie, LA 70001 Office 504.883.5252 Chateau Estates Civic Organization to hold election Fax 504.883.5172 [email protected] forum and debate senate seat will present to the audience, followed by $639,000 those running for parish sheriff. 77 CHATEAU PALMER Street On Wednesday September 25, 2019, the A moderated debate among the candidates Kenner Chateau Estates Civic Organization and the Kenner for Jefferson Parish President will begin at 7:00 p.m. Business Association will hold an election forum CECO’s long time moderators, Michael Zsembik and for local candidates who are running in the October Greg Tefft, a resident of the University City subdivision, 12 gubernatorial primary. The event is open to the will preside over the debate. general public and will be held at Kenner City Park’s The election forum will include candidate Pavilion. State Senatorial District 10, Jefferson Parish opening statements, questions from the moderator Sheriff and Jefferson Parish President races will be and opportunities for audience questions. W (RIGHT BEHIND CAR WASH) featured. Additional information on the event can be found 469-3503 • www.theicehousekenner.com The event will begin at 6:00 p.m. with an on the CECO Facebook page and general information opportunity for the public to informally meet the can be found at www.chateau-estates.org. candidates. At 6:30 p.m. the contenders for the state Your Football Party Headquarters Ninth annual charity Kenner Wine and Food Event to be held in October Foundation, ALS Research and Raintree Children and 24 PACK 12 OZ. Family Services have benefitted from previous year’s CAJUNLAND The ninth annual Kenner Wine and Food Event events. is being held at the Chateau Golf and Country Club on “The band, Groovy 7, will play and the event, SUITCASE Thursday, October 10, 2019, and will offer more than which is dressy casual, will again be held poolside,” 100 types of wine and cuisine from over 25 different said Michelle Swanner Yenni. “Guests will be able to Bud restaurants in the New Orleans area. The event is open take fun group photos, drink, dance and participate in Coors Lite to the public and will be held from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 raffles, all for a good cause.” Bud Lite 99 p.m. Tickets now through September 31 are $85 and Wines served in previous years included Caymus, 99 Miller Lite 6. 20. are available online at www.eventbrite.com, at www. Meiomi, Jordan, Silver Oak, Ruffino, G.H. Mumm, chateaugcc.com or from Chateau Country Club’s main Franciscan, La Crema, Sonoma Cutrer, Perrier Jouet, TOP OFF YOUR TANK office. Chateau members can receive a $5 discount Justin and Fess Parker among others from local on up to four admission tickets per account. Ticket distributors. 20 Pack PROPANE pricing will increase to $95 on October 1. This charitable gala has sold out each year so This year’s charity is the Fore!Kids Foundation. Nicoll’s Limousines is offering shuttle bus rides from Long Neck Bottles SOLD BY THE GALLON bud, bud light, miller lite, and coors lite Since 1958, the Fore!Kids Foundation has raised additional parking at the old Rouse’s parking lot on We’re your BOILING money to fund children’s service organizations through the corner of Chateau Boulevard and West Esplanade headquarters! golf events like the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, the Avenue. 49 Golf Ball Gala, an AJGA event, a kids’ summer junior Chateau Golf and Country Club is located at 3600 . tour and several charitable golf tournaments. Chateau Boulevard in Kenner. For more information 18 Last year’s successful event raised over $30,000 call 467-1351 or visit www.chateaugcc.com. Monday - Thursday - 7 am - 6 pm for Ochsner’s Michael R. Boh Center. The Gleason Friday and Saturday - 7 am - 7 pm • Sunday • 8 am - 5 pm KENNER STR  SEPTEMBER 2019 11 Banking How to get money from the Equifax data breach settlement and ten years of free credit monitoring communications for the Identity Theft Resource them he had his cell phone on silent and didn’t Center, a California-based consumer organization. hear her call so he was not able to get his wife out By Guy Williams for a total of ten years of free credit monitoring Lacey says that consumers can claim up to of custody for several hours. This is an extreme services. If you already have credit monitoring $375 which is $250 for time spent and $125 for example but it illustrates the severity and risk of On September services that will continue for at least six more current credit monitoring, without providing any data breeches. 7, 2017, we learned months, you may be eligible for a cash payment documentation. In addition to the normal habits of choosing that Equifax was of up to $125. The amount that you receive may Consumer Reports states that the best and changing complex passwords periodically, we the subject of a massive data breach affecting be substantially less than $125, depending on the approach to the claim process depends on the recommend freezing your credit so that no one 143 million consumers who may have had their number of claims that are filed. There was an extent of your losses and if you were the victim of can apply for new credit in your name unless you personally identifiable information compromised. immediate massive and overwhelming response identity theft and it cost you a significant amount unfreeze the account. This is a free process, but must The FTC alleges that Equifax failed to secure an from people trying to get the $125. Millions of of money, it makes sense to gather the receipts and be done individually with each of the three major enormous amount of personal information stored people visited the qualifying website in the first other supporting documents required for a claim credit reporting agencies. To freeze your accounts on its network, leading to the breach that exposed week and the total settlement amount will limit that approaches the $20,000 limit. The magazine online visit www.equifax.com/personal/credit- millions of names and dates of birth, 147 million the cash payments to claimants. If you were a also states that if you simply spent time researching report-services or call 1-800-685-1111, visit www. Social Security numbers, physical addresses, minor in May 2017, you are eligible for a total of 18 your options and locking down your accounts, you experian.com/freeze/center.html or call 1-888-397- drivers license numbers, passport data and other years of free credit monitoring. can make a less detailed claim that will provide you 3742 or visit TransUnion: www.transunion.com/ personal information that could lead to identity Paying for the three-credit bureau monitoring with a little cash, plus free credit card monitoring credit-freeze or call 1-888-909-8872. theft and fraud. Also, during the breach, the credit would cost approximately $30 per month. Over and identity theft restoration services. Please note this class action settlement card numbers of 209,000 people were stolen. the first four years that would be a value of $1,440 Data breeches are serious and the Equifax has not been approved by the court yet and the The breach occurred from mid-May through and a value of $2,160 for the next six years, saving breach was especially dangerous since their parameters may change. July 2017. Interestingly, the credit reporting those electing to receive the free monitoring a business is selling your credit information to For more information visit Equifax at www. company’s former chief executive testified in total of $3,600. The free credit monitoring is a lenders and credit providers. The information in equifaxbreachsettlement.com or the FTC at www. Congress that the Equifax breach was caused by much better value and anyone whose information the Equifax breach included all that would be ftc.gov/enforcement/cases-proceedings/refunds/ one employee’s single error. was exposed can take advantage of it. You will be needed to create a false identity or borrow money in equifax-data-breach-settlement. According to the Equifax data breach sent instructions and an activation code after the your name. The danger for consumers is that crooks settlement website run by the class settlement settlement is final to your email address or home will use personal data to run up large bills and leave Guy Williams is president and chief administrator, a federal court is considering a address. You can still choose the cash option but the unsuspecting consumer to sort out the resulting executive officer of Gulf Coast Bank and Trust proposed class action settlement submitted on you may be disappointed with the amount you bad credit. Company. Their Kenner branch office is located at July 22, 2019, that, if approved by the federal receive and you won’t get free monitoring. If you A friend experienced this exact situation. 3410 Williams Boulevard. Marcel Gonzalez, vice- district court in the Northern District of Georgia, have already filed a claim you can change your mind. Crooks set up fake accounts in his and his wife’s president and branch manager can be contacted would resolve lawsuits brought by consumers after Next, if a class member, you can also receive name, ran up large credit card bills and cashed at 565-3656. Brian Behlar, vice president and the data breach. It should be noted Equifax denies other cash payments capped at $20,000 per person. numerous bad checks. He first learned about this commercial lender, can be contacted at 565-3661. any wrongdoing and no judgment or finding of You can be paid for expenses incurred as a result after his wife was arrested at a shop on the North Visit Gulf Coast Bank and Trust’s website at www. wrongdoing has been made. of the breach such as losses from unauthorized Shore for writing bad checks. Unfortunately, for gulfbank.com. The Federal Trade Commission has officially charges to your accounts, the cost of freezing or opened a claim process for all those who wish to unfreezing your credit report, the cost of credit be reimbursed for time, losses, and out-of-pocket monitoring, fees you paid to professionals like expenses tied to the 2017 Equifax security breach an accountant or attorney and other expenses that exposed the personal data of more than 147 such as notary fees, document shipping fees and FREE ESTIMATES million U.S. consumers. As part of its $700 million postage, mileage and phone charges. You can be proposed settlement with the commission, Equifax compensated for the time you spent dealing with Cell 432-3548 set aside more than $500 million to compensate the breach for up to 20 hours at $25 per hour. the millions of victims of the data breach. There are limited funds so your claim may be To find out if your personal information has reduced. You may also be eligible for the cost of been exposed, if you are a class member and if you Equifax credit monitoring and related services you are eligible for an Equifax data breach settlement, had between September 7, 2016 and September 7, visit https://eligibility.equifaxbreachsettlement. 2017, capped at 25% of the total amount you paid. com/en/eligibility. If you are eligible you can And lastly, if you qualify you are eligible continue on by clicking on “File a claim” and for at least seven years of free assisted identity follow the prompts. You can also call the Equifax restoration services to help you remedy the effects Hurricane season Settlement Administrator toll-free at 1-833-759- of identity theft and fraud. Also, all Americans are 2982. Scammers have set up fake websites to trick entitled to free identity theft recovery services for is here! All trees should people so make sure you visit the official website. seven years and starting in 2020, all consumers According the Equifax website, if you request will be entitled to six free Equifax credit reports be trimmed for safety! or have requested a cash benefit, the amount you each year over seven years so they will be able to receive may be significantly reduced depending check for suspicious or illegal activity. on how many valid claims are ultimately You have until January 22, 2020, to file No job too big or too small! submitted by other class members. 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By Ken Trahan superb. Kamara and Thomas are just getting better player who is versatile to play corner or safety. The bye week follows at a perfect time, right in entering their third seasons. At safety, Vonn Bell was much improved a year the middle of the season. That would The passing game will get a real boost with the ago and should be even better this year. Marcus The rest of the season is all about the NFC certainly apply for addition of tight end Jared Cook, who is coming off Williams should be better as well. Chris Banjo is a South. most teams being very his best season in the NFL. Cook is a huge target who good player in reserve and good on special teams and It begins with a home game against Atlanta good or being very bad can get up the seam of a defense and cause opposing draft pick Saquan Hampton has great promise. before a trip to Tampa Bay and a home game with the for a period of time. defenses to account for him, giving Thomas perhaps The kicking game appears good, if not very Panthers. The Saints then play at Atlanta just four The system is set up for bad teams to draft early a little more freedom on the outside. good with Wil Lutz, Thomas Morstead and with the days after hosting Carolina, a very tough turn-around. and get better and for good teams to draft late and Kamara will get more snaps and more touches preseason emergence of Deonte Harris, whether or After hosting San Francisco and Indianapolis get worse. and he should. While Payton will manage his “pitch not Marcus Sherels is healthy. (without Andrew Luck), the Saints close at Tennessee Then, there is the issue of the salary cap making count,” he will also maximize an elite weapon and The challenge for the Saints is not just staying and at Carolina. it difficult to retain all of your key players. spell him with a capable, solid veteran in Latavius healthy but navigating a difficult schedule. Such is While the Saints could be better than a year Whether you love or loathe the New England Murray. the case when you finish first the previous season. ago, winning 13 games again will be a very tall task Patriots, you have to admire the amazing run of Ted Ginn Jr. can run still in elite fashion and It is a different year but not much has changed. to ask of Payton’s team. The schedule is very tough, consistent greatness that the organization has will provide the deep ball ability to take the top off The Saints will still count on their franchise and last year the Saints were very good and they were produced. It is not a stretch but rather safe to state of defenses. The battle for receiver spots behind players in Brees, Kamara, Thomas, Armstead, lucky with missed kicks by the Browns and Ravens that Bill Belichick and Tom Brady are the best coach Thomas and Ginn Jr. was one of the highlights of the Ramczyk, Jordan, Davis and Lattimore while hoping and with the Falcons and Vikings being ravaged by and quarterback in NFL history. The two have been preseason. that other young players emerge. injuries when they faced New Orleans. together since 2000 and have won six Super Bowls The offensive line is at the top of the league, at The schedule is daunting early on. It is conceivable to see the Saints win 10 games together while reaching nine Super Bowls overall. least the starters are. New Orleans has been a notorious slow starting this season, though I am looking at an 11-win season. When you analyze the NFL today, the Based on what we have seen, Erik McCoy will team. That may not be enough to get the top-seed in organizations which have enjoyed perhaps the most fill the shoes of Max Unger for years to come at The Saints have lost five straight season the NFC but it could get a top two seed and a bye or at success over the past 15 years have been those with center. Andrus Peat, in the final year of his contract, openers and seven of their last eight, an anomaly for least a division title, top three seed and a first round the same coach and quarterback combination. and Larry Warford are solid at guard. Tackles Terron an otherwise successful run under Payton. Whatever home game. Ben Roethlisberger has been with the Steelers Armstead and Ryan Ramczyk may be the best duo in the formula is for change, the hope is that Payton The difficulty is not just the schedule but with since 2004 and with coach Mike Tomlin since 2007. the league. The key is keeping Armstead on the field. and his staff figure it out. They lose as a double-figure the depth of the NFC, which includes several true The Steelers won a Super Bowl title in the 2008 He has missed 21 of 48 games. favorite at home against Tampa Bay a year ago and Super Bowl contenders in the Rams, Philadelphia, season. While there is depth at center and guard, there were fortunate to beat Cleveland in week two. Seattle, Chicago and even Atlanta. You certainly In New Orleans, Drew Brees has been with is a real concern about the reserve tackle spot, Once they did, the Saints took off on the way to cannot dismiss Green Bay or Minnesota and Carolina, Sean Payton since 2006. The Saints have a Super making it even more essential for Armstead and a terrific 13-win regular season and the No. 1 seed in if healthy, are capable. Bowl championship (2009 season) and have made Ramczyk to remain healthy. the NFC playoffs. Playing at home in the playoffs is a huge factor two other NFC championship game appearances. The interior defensive line will be a concern New Orleans must start better. but it is not the determining factor in getting to the Continuity leads to stability, particularly when area initially with Sheldon Rankins still recovering The Saints were 0-4 in 2012 without Payton, 0-2 Super Bowl, as the Saints discovered a year ago. those comprising that continuity are exceptional. from a torn Achilles tendon and with David Onyemata in 2014, 0-3 in 2015 and 2016 and 0-2 in 2017. The 2019 New Orleans Saints are a very Such is the case with the Patriots, Steelers and suspended for the first game of the season. Malcom New Orleans will be favored in the season good team with a very good chance of winning the Saints. It is no surprise that they have been viable Brown will certainly help and Taylor Stallworth will opener at home against Houston. NFC. The opportunity is there. Can this group take and even elite for a long period of time. be asked to step up his game. While it is not a “must-win” game, it is very advantage of it? The Saints should be poised for The only downside for Payton, Brees and the With Marcus Davenport healthy and entering important to get off to a good start with an extremely another memorable season. Saints would be that they have only made one Super his second season, the Saints will look for a significant difficult run of three straight games against playoff Bowl appearance. The Saints were the best team in step forward in 2019. He was a huge investment for teams to follow. Ken Trahan serves as owner and chief the NFL in 2011 but lost on a last second touchdown the organization. Trey Hendrickson is bigger and The entire league will be watching keenly when executive officer ofCrescentCitySports.com and at San Francisco one game short of the NFC better and could be a force. the Saints head to Los Angeles to face the Rams in as sports director of WGSO, 990 AM. Trahan hosts championship game. The Saints were a play away Then, there is Cam Jordan, one of the best week two in a rematch of the NFC championship sports talk shows nightly as well as “Ken Trahan’s from the NFC championship game in 2017 before the defensive ends in the NFL. Do not be surprised for game of a year ago. Then, the Saints will stay out west Original Prep Report” on Friday nights during “Minnesota miracle” occurred. Jordan to take some snaps inside at tackle with to face another good team in Seattle at perhaps the the football season and “The Three Tailgaters Of course, the Saints lost in the NFC title game Davenport and Hendrickson at end spots until toughest place to play in the league. Show” with Ed Daniels and Rick Gaille Saturday in 2018, largely a result of the “NOLA no-call.” Onyemata returns and perhaps until Rankins is Then, the talented Dallas Cowboys come to mornings from 10:00 a.m. until noon. Trahan is The missed opportunities no doubt haunt back in the fold as Dennis Allen looks to get his best town in week four with the memory of the Dallas the general manager of the Saints Hall of Fame Payton and Brees. They are each hugely motivated players on the field. defense dominating the Saints offense in Arlington Museum in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome and to take advantage of what appears to be another very Linebacker looks solid with Demario Davis, a year ago. does morning sports for all four Cumulus radio good opportunity to win it all in 2019. who was brilliant a year ago and with A.J. Klein, a The first division game is at home against stations in the New Orleans area. Trahan serves as Much will depend on remaining healthy overall. solid performer. Alex Anzalone showed his vast Tampa Bay in week five before a trip to Jacksonville. the president of Joyful Noise Ministries and works The Saints have a very good group of starters on athletic ability a year ago and Craig Robertson is a A tough trip to Chicago follows in week seven before with Life Resources Ministries. both sides of the football, led by Brees. solid veteran. Draft pick Kaden Elliss looks like he the Saints host the Cardinals in week eight. In his only preseason appearance, he was sharp. has a good future as well. In fact, the superstar trio of Brees, Alvin Kamara The secondary is deep. and Michael Thomas picked up where they left off a Marshon Lattimore is poised for a better season year ago in the game against the Jets. Expectations in his third year and Eli Apple is solid and is playing remain high for all three and rightfully so. Do not buy for a contract. P.J. Williams was much improved The place into the “getting old and showing” trend of thought a year ago and should be even better this year. expressed on some fronts about Brees. He is still Chauncey Gardner-Johnson is a promising young for all your

Craig Goodwin, physical therapist, is president Goodwin of Kenner Orthopedic and Sports Therapy located at fall colors! from previous page 3921 Williams Boulevard in Kenner and at two other performing your normal, daily activities to longer than locations in Metairie and on the West Bank. Goodwin just a week or two post-surgery. Just as the damage to graduated from LSU Medical School Department of your joint happened over time, healing towards full Allied Health Department of Physical Therapy in 1987. recovery will require time and patience as well. The The professionals at Kenner Orthopedic and Sports possibilities are endless when it comes to better health Therapy can be contacted via email at kennerortho@ care in the coming years, and proven by innovations and gmail.com or by visiting www.orthosportstherapy.com. outcomes like these. Alexandra Goodwin is co-author and contributing writer to the Kenner Orthopedic column. 465.9590 • www.georgyssalonspa.com • 701 West Esplanade Avenue • Kenner, Louisiana 70065 14 SEPTEMBER 2019  KENNER STR Finance Leaving your job? What happens to your 401(k)?

By Christina Sulli Wilson offered by your new employer, if allowed. You won’t take of your account’s assets, but you may be able to recover a tax hit and you might like your new plan’s investment most of this amount when you file your tax return. Still, If you’re in the but if you take it out before you reach 59 ½, you will options. And you may find it easier to manage your funds for the sake of ease of movement and avoidance of all tax early stages of your owe federal income taxes, plus any applicable state if they’re all held in one place. issues, a direct rollover may be more advantageous. working life – or even in and local taxes. You can roll your 401(k) into an IRA. You Which of these options is right for you? There’s no the not-so-early ones – Also, you will likely be charged a 10% penalty for don’t need the permission from any employer – old or one “right” answer for everyone. You’ll have to consider the chances are pretty good that you will change jobs at early withdrawal. Perhaps even more important, if you new – to move your old 401(k) to an IRA. Your money several factors and you’ll certainly want to consult your tax some point. When that happens, you’ll probably leave a liquidate your 401(k) when you change jobs, you’ll be will continue to grow on a tax-deferred basis and an professional before making any decision. But in any case, few things behind – but will one of them be your 401(k)? reducing the amount you’ll have left for retirement. IRA offers you a virtually unlimited array of investment do whatever you can to preserve – and hopefully grow – Of course, you wouldn’t really forget about your You can leave your 401(k) with your old options – stocks, bonds, mutual funds and so on. You can your 401(k) assets. You’ll need these resources to help fund 401(k). (It does happen, however – over the period employer. If your former employer permits it, you make either a direct or indirect rollover. With a direct the retirement lifestyle you want and deserve. from 2004 through 2013, more than 25 million people can leave your 401(k) intact, even after you move to a rollover, the administrator of your old 401(k) sends left at least one 401(k) or similar plan behind when different job. This might be appealing to you if you like your money directly to the financial provider that holds Christina Sulli Wilson is a financial advisor with they left their job, according to the U.S. Government the investment choices in your account, but you won’t be your rollover IRA. No tax is withheld because you never Edward Jones. Wilson’s office is located at 909 West Esplanade, Accountability Office.) But you will have to do something able to make any new contributions. Plus, you won’t face actually take possession of the money. With an indirect Suite 109 in Kenner. Wilson can be reached at 467-3995 or with your account. any immediate tax consequences. rollover, you’re technically withdrawing the money and at [email protected]. Edward Jones, its Essentially, you have four choices: You can move the money to your new employer’s moving it to the IRA provider yourself. (You’ve got 60 days employees and financial advisors cannot provide tax or legal You can cash out your 401(k). It’s your money, 401(k). You can consolidate your old 401(k) with one to make this transfer.) You will face a withholding of 20% advice. Consult an attorney or qualified tax advisor for advice. Health

Improve gut health with these five tips can be found in almost any foods, but especially labels that say “zero” or “sugar free” and you also come across them via By Kevin Cowley, M.D. Unfortunately, there is not a single answer for better digestive tract, throw off how you process the food you the colorful packets at the restaurant table or coffee shop. digestive health. have eaten and alter the types of foods you desire to eat. These sweeteners have been shown to be toxic to the good Many people suffer However, there are tips everyone can follow to help Getting a good night’s sleep and sleep hygiene are also bacteria that live in your gut. This can harm your gut health from various forms of toughen up their gut. Simply follow this checklist for a very important. Making time to enjoy healthy hobbies and and lead to diarrhea and gas production. Carbonated digestive health issues. healthier, happier stomach. getting regular exercise will go a long way to improving beverages can aggravate your stomach, especially if While some may have Manage your stress stress and ultimately improving gut health. drinking on an empty stomach. The carbonation creates diarrhea, others may have constipation. Heartburn may Managing stress is one of the best and possibly Don’t overeat – especially before bed bubbles in the gut, which can lead to gas and bloating. limit your activities, while irritable bowel syndrome may most underrated things you can do for good gut health. Overeating and eating too late at night is a huge Many carbonated drinks also contain artificial sweeteners. compromise someone else’s ability to enjoy daily life. Constant worrying can disrupt the functionality of your culprit for many stomach problems, especially for painful Know your medications acid reflux and bouts with diarrhea. The goal should be to It is extremely important to know how the limit portion sizes, especially when eating spicy or fried medications you are taking may affect your gut. Some foods, and not eat at least three hours before bed. Laying must be taken with food while others can be taken on an down soon after eating a large meal doesn’t allow for empty stomach. In addition, the timing of when you take proper digestion time and can back up into your esophagus, your medication may be important. Because the gut is creating reflux that will prevent you from sleeping soundly. responsible for breaking down and digesting medicine, Bar  i Eat more fiber there are many medications which may irritate your gut. Fiber is a great addition to your diet because of Always talk to your doctor if you have any medication its ability to help keep your overall digestive system questions or if you are having any adverse reactions while  ive  ru Service! flowing properly. According to the American College taking them. of Gastroenterology, the recommended daily fiber Best Burgers in Town! intake should be 20 to 35 grams, and regular fiber can Dr. Kevin Cowley was born and raised in River Ridge, help manage conditions such as chronic constipation, Louisiana, received his undergraduate degree from LSU in Daily lunch irritable bowel syndrome, elevated cholesterol and even Baton Rouge, and then received his medical degree at LSU hemorrhoids. Great sources are whole wheat and grains, Health Sciences-Shreveport. Dr. Cowley then completed his specials! cereals and fruit. Always make sure you drink plenty of internship and residency in internal medicine at the University -- Food Delivery -- fluids and be sure to gradually increase fiber intake if you of Alabama at Birmingham and completed his gastroenterology are currently not getting enough fiber. fellowship at Ochsner Medical Center. To schedule an Uber Eats DoorDash Waitr Limit artificial sweeteners and carbonated beverages appointment with Dr. Cowley at Ochsner Health Center-Kenner Happy Hour Artificial sweeteners are extremely common. They located at 200 West Esplanade Avenue, call 443-9500. Adam Pearce MON-FRI 11 AM TO 6 PM Solo Acoustic Performance Community Sunday Lafreniere Park scheduled for upgrades and Gallon improvements and light fixtures. In addition, the park office and the Specials foundation center will receive upgraded entrances and Every First Saturday of the Month Jefferson Parish Councilman Dominick F. parking. SHOW STARTS AT 9PM Not valid Impastato, III, Jefferson Parish President Michael Councilman Impastato added, “This enhancement holidays or 19 special events S. Yenni and several Jefferson Parish officials broke project is another step forward to bettering the quality Karaoke ground on August 12, 2019, for the Lafreniere Park 2019 of life for our residents of Jefferson Parish.” Upgrade and Improvement Project. Meyer Engineer, Ltd. designed the project and J. Sept. 13, 14, 21, 27 & 28 Lafreniere Park will receive some much-needed Caldarera and Company Inc. will perform construction. improvements and upgrades throughout. Street Total project cost is approximately $1,036,277. This crossings, curb cuts and sidewalks will be replaced in project is partially funded by CDBG funds through Daiquiri Run on 61 several locations. New ADA-compliant parking spots, the Louisiana Office of Community Development 266-2472• 4337 Airline Drive • Metairie ramps and landings will also be installed. The interior Department-Disaster Recovery Unit. Improvements of all restroom buildings will receive new paint, flooring will take about six months to complete. KENNER STR  SEPTEMBER 2019 15 Insurance About to rent? Ask these questions before signing your new lease By Marie M. Clesi miscommunications and headaches down the Are pets allowed? road. If you have a pet, or plan to get one, you need clause, which they should make you aware of in Make sure you After all, signing a contract is a big deal! to know if they are allowed. Also, ask “what are advance. ask the right landlord- Start by asking the following landlord-tenant the pet-related rules and if there is a pet deposit Sometimes landlords automatically increase tenant questions questions: or monthly pet rent?” Even if you don’t have a pet, rent by a certain amount; in this case, you should before signing your How Is the property managed? this is still an important question to ask. If your know the increase before considering a rental lease and moving in. Clarify “Who should I contact for landlord allows pets, it typically indicates there agreement renewal. You also might ask if your After you’ve decided to rent and found maintenance-related issues and who should I pay will be other residents in your building with a landlord offers month-to-month tenancy after your perfect apartment, it’s tempting to quickly rent to?” It should be clear what role the property pet. If you have concerns about pets in your new your current lease is up, just in case. sign the rental agreement and move in. But, manager plays vs the landlord. Or, if the landlord environment, then you should find out sooner Inquiring about rental agreement renewals take a step back. Ask the right landlord-tenant – in the case that you’re renting a property other rather than later. may seem like we’re getting ahead of ourselves, questions. Be informed. Then, choose to move than an apartment – handles all relative issues. Are there noise restriction rules? but it’s best to understand your options in in, or not. But first, be prepared for your meeting Is renters insurance required? A common renter complaint is having to advance. Be informed so you feel comfortable with the landlord by: It’s becoming more common for landlords deal with noisy neighbors. So, ask your landlord signing your lease. Checking your credit score. Before you take to ask renters to purchase and maintain renters if there’s a clause in the rental agreement that Also, after you sign your lease and move into the final step, request a credit report. Landlords insurance. If they require it, they’ll typically ask addresses disruptive behavior. Most rental your new home, remember your rental is still the and leasing agents use a potential tenant’s credit for proof of insurance. If you forget to ask this agreements have a clause that prohibits noise landlords. Find out how to keep your rental in tip to make sure they have a positive history of paying question, it also should be listed in documents past a certain hour. top shape. bills and paying them on time. By knowing in provided to you by the landlord in preparation of What is the length of the rental agreement? advance if there are any items of concerns, you you renting. Double-check the duration of your rental Marie M. Clesi is the owner of Marie Clesi have an opportunity to fix them or talk to the How much notice will you give me before agreement. Never assume that your rental Insurance Agency, Inc. Clesi, a Kenner resident landlord in advance about them. entering my unit? agreement is the standard 12-month rental and a State Farm agent, is a Chartered Property Reviewing the renter, deposit All rental agreements should have a “Right agreement. Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) providing requirements and security fees. Deposits and of Entry” clause, which states what will happen What should I expect towards the end of my auto, home, renters, life, business and health fees can sometimes get tricky if they haven’t when your landlord needs to enter your unit. An rental agreement? What are my renewal insurance along with financial services. Clesi’s been discussed thoroughly with your landlord appropriate amount of warning time is about 24 options? office is located at 2401 Veterans Boulevard, before signing a rental agreement. Knowing all hours, but check the legal requirements in your Ask if your potential landlord offers renewal Suite 7, in Kenner. Clesi can be contacted at 469- the ins and outs of the security deposit and any state. Keep in mind that landlords are required options, and how. Landlords typically offer rental 1421 or [email protected]. Visit additional fees of your rental will make you feel by law to give you notice before entering, unless renewal agreements on a case-by-case basis. 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Community Kenner School Spotlight: Sidewalk improvements to cause lane closures BONNABEL MAGNET ACADEMY HIGH Bonnabel Magnet Academy High is a comprehensive high in North Kenner Loyola drives and at Vintage and West Loyola drives. school that offers a wide range of college and career Kenner applied for and was awarded a pair of grants courses in areas that meet the needs of all students. One lane of northbound Loyola Drive and one from the state Department of Transportation and Students graduate as productive citizens ready to enter the lane of eastbound Vintage Drive were closed in early Development that will pay for 100 percent of the next chapter of life – whether college or career. This is made August for sidewalk improvements near Kenner City sidewalk project. possible through the collaborative efforts of all stakeholders: Park. One westbound lane of Vintage Drive is also The work was originally scheduled on weekdays administrators, teachers, staff, parents, students, and closed for the sidewalk work, in addition to a lane of and then expanded to Saturdays and Sundays from community leaders. northbound Loyola Drive and eastbound Vintage. 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The contractor is Roubion Roads The project involves putting in sidewalks on the and Streets. All the work on this project, estimated to north and west sides of Kenner City Park. In addition, take nine weeks to complete, is weather permitting. Students work together to solve problems. Teachers new sidewalks will be built on the north side of The city has also applied for the same grant provide students the freedom to drive instruction. All Vintage Drive from the intersection with Loyola Drive program with DOTD to put in sidewalks surrounding stakeholders participate in discussions about what to West Loyola Drive. the new Kenner Discovery Health Sciences school students need to know: assessing student learning, The project also includes ADA-compliant being constructed across Loyola Drive from the park analyzing student performance data, and brainstorming intersection improvements both at Vintage and and is waiting to hear back about that grant. ways to provide intervention and enrichment opportunities for students. The school culture creates an environment where everyone feels supported and respected. Everyone works towards helping young people reach higher levels of achievement. Brignac appointed interim animal shelter director Adam Lanford is the principal of Bonnabel Magnet Academy High. The school is represented by Jefferson Parish School Jefferson Parish President Michael Yenni certifications including humane officer training, Board member Billy North. Bonnabel Magnet Academy announced on August 2, 2019, the appointment animal law, cruelty investigations, small and large High is located at 2801 Bruin Drive in Kenner. For more of Michelle Brignac as interim animal shelter animal handling, human resources and disaster information, call 504-443-4564 or visit jpschools.org/ director. Brignac began her tenure on August 5, planning. bonnanel. 2019. “We are thrilled to have Michelle come to Brignac served as director of St. Martin Parish Jefferson Parish; she brings with her highly KENNER PUBLIC SCHOOLS Animal Control for the last nine years. Brignac effective protocols and procedures in shelter Alexander Elementary, John James Audubon, Bonnabel High, Chateau Estates developed, implemented and revised policies and operations. She has established St. Martin Animal Elementary, Clancy-Maggiore Elementary, Greenlawn Terrace Elementary, procedures that many animal organizations and Shelter as a model shelter and received several Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy, Schneckenburger Elementary, rescues now use. awards and commendations for her contributions Tom Benson School, Washington Elementary STEM School, G. T. Woods Elementary Brignac received her officer certification from to the welfare of animals and service to the public,” the University of Colorado in 2016 and has over 50 stated Yenni. This public service announcement is sponsored by the Shane Family Foundation. SLEEP CENTER of NEW ORLEANS Treating adults and children

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A small “physiological dose” of • Avoid consuming alcohol before bedtime. By foodieforone.com about 0.3 mg closely resembles the level of your • Reduce your fluid intake before bedtime. Enjoy Stavo’s Garlic Hot Wings this football season! body’s natural melatonin production. In terms And may your favorite team win! Who Dat! of using melatonin, more does not necessarily Mohammad H. Cheema, M.D., a Louisiana HOT SAUCE INGREDIENTS equal to better results. Larger doses of melatonin native, is a fellowship-trained sleep specialist Garlic hot sauce per batch (can be doubled, tripled, quadrupled) cause the melatonin in your blood to peak at a and board-certified sleep medicine physician 3 tablespoons unsalted butter much higher level which can ultimately have who received his undergraduate degree at 3 tablespoons hot sauce (Frank’s, Crystal and Louisiana give great results) an opposite effect and lead to more awake state LSU-Shreveport, completed his residency at 1/2 tablespoon of your favorite Cajun/Creole seasoning during the night. LSU-HSC in New Orleans and fellowship in 3 minced garlic pods Many studies have shown that instead of sleep medicine at Thomas Jefferson University the dose of melatonin, the timing may be more Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. DIRECTIONS important. The most effective time to take Cheema is the medical director at Sleep Center of Melt butter without overheating, add in remainder of ingredients and whisk vigorously. melatonin is different for everyone and can vary New Orleans (SCONO), located at 4232 Williams INGREDIENTS depending on your sleep problem. Generally Boulevard, Suite 108, in Kenner, the first of its 8 chicken wings speaking, it gives more benefit to take melatonin kind accredited by the American Academy of Separate the drumette from the wing with a sharp heavy knife. Without overcrowding, fry four to six hours before your scheduled bedtime. Sleep Medicine (AASM) for treating children wings in preheated oil at 250 degrees for 15 minutes. Drain on wire rack or metal colander The effects of long-term use have not been and adults with any of sleep-related conditions. and allow to cool, then fry again at 375 degrees for 12 minutes. studied and are not known. No serious side effects Dr. Cheema is board certified in family medicine have been linked to melatonin use. However, one and sleep medicine by the American Board Again, drain on wire rack or metal colander for just a matter of seconds before transferring thing to keep in mind is that melatonin may be of Family Medicine and currently practices to a large bowl with garlic sauce mixture. Toss and fl ip in sauce until lightly coated and unsafe when combined with other medications pediatric/adult sleep medicine in the metro New immediately plate. Batches of 6 to 8 wing pieces work best depending on your fryer size. including those prescribed for mental health Orleans area. To schedule an appointment, call STAVO’S PRO TIP disorders. the Sleep Center at 405-5582 or visit the websites, The day before you plan to serve, fry wings in preheated oil at 250 degrees for 15 minutes If you suspect you have a sleep disorder, such www.myscono.com or www.sleep4mykids.com. and refrigerate. Resume the process just before game time. as insomnia or a circadian rhythm sleep disorder,

The website foodieforone.com is a food blog dedicated to the enjoyment of food with gusto by Joy Fontenelle Hirdes and Gustavo Gonzalez. Comments and questions are welcomed and can be sent to [email protected]. For Hispanic Health Fair Hispanic community. detailed recipe directions and step by step photos visit foodieforone.com. from page 1 “Ochsner is committed to removing barriers and providing easy access to care for our patients so that Spanish-speaking providers will be onsite to they can make informed and empowered decisions provide expert answers and advice during question about their healthcare,” said Sylvia Hartmann, chief and answer sessions and door prizes will also be nursing officer at OMC-Kenner. “We are pleased to CITY OF KENNER available. No appointments are necessary. offer this health fair to members of our Hispanic Ochsner employs physicians and providers community so they can learn more about how they Council Meeting Schedule who speak Spanish. Their specialties include can stay healthy. cardiology, family medicine, internal medicine, OB/ For more information about the Hispanic First Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. GYN, rheumatology and neurology. The hospital also Health Fair, call Wendy Selva at 464-8056. offers educational seminars for all members of the Third Friday of each month at 11:00 a.m. KENNER STR  SEPTEMBER 2019 17 Police Kenner graduates police officers

Kenner Mayor Ben Zahn, Kenner District 2 The Kenner Police Academy class included Councilman Mike Sigur, Kenner District 3 Councilman Kenner Police Officers Clarence Carr, Chase Lawler Glenn Hayes and former Kenner Police Chief Nick and Mathew Olinger, Kenner Correctional Officers Congemi joined Kenner Police Chief Mike Glaser for Brandon McCormick, Joshua Powell and Fabian the recent police academy graduation ceremony held Varela. Graduating Class No. 17 of the Kenner Police in Rivertown. Academy also included officers who will be working Present at the graduation were a number of for the Harahan Police Department, Westwego Jefferson Parish officials, including newly elected Police Department, St. James Parish Sheriff’s Office, state representative Debbie Villio, Harahan Police Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office, Tulane University Chief Tim Walker, Jefferson Parish President Michael Police Department and the Dillard University Police Yenni and Jefferson Parish Council members Keith Department. Conley, Jennifer Van Vrancken, Ricky Templet and Paul Johnston. Community The Kenner Rotary Club provides G.T. Woods Elementary School with supplies for the new school year

Front row: Rotary member Christina Wilson, mentor teacher Danelle Indovina, Principal Lashana Pollard, Rotary secretary Joi Gilmore, Rotary member LeslieAnn Cioti and Kenner Rotary President Raiza Pitre. Back Row: Rotary members Chuck George, David Gilmore and Matthew Person.

On August 2, 2019, the Kenner Rotary Club Pollard, principal, stated that she ‘was just amazed.’” members delivered school supplies to G.T. Woods “This is going to really help our students and Elementary School, located at 1037 31st Street in teachers in our 21st century classrooms,” said Kenner. The club has been donating school supplies Pollard. “We will be using the Chromebook laptops since 2007. in a rolling computer lab and we truly appreciate “Our Rotary Club had a great time this morning Kenner Rotary and their donation of a truck load helping G.T. Woods,” said LeslieAnn Cioti, Kenner of copy paper and 13 Chromebooks. Kenner Rotary Rotary Club Public Relations Officer. “Ms. Lashana volunteerism fits well.”

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468-9125 English teacher Teresa Fleming and Rotary members Teresa Fuqua Liuzza, Matthew Person and Kimberly Schexnayder. 18 SEPTEMBER 2019  KENNER STR Education Accomplishments adding up as we start a new school year in Jefferson Parish

By Cade Brumley, Ph.D.– Jefferson Parish School System Superintendent already paired almost a third of our schools with businesses and community organizations who want to We should help on a portion of what we’ve accomplished together since 2018-19 cohort are now JP Schools principals. play a role in the success of our kids. We’re also plugged others every day. the creation, launch and adoption of our strategic plan We’ve made it a priority to use a robust curriculum into the needs of our students, parents, teachers, Sometimes, at night, I “2024: The Future Our Kids Deserve.” We are focusing on with aligned assignments. JP Schools adopted and principals and community members through our wonder if my day was six priorities and we’re making progress on every one. established a Tier I curriculum that equips our “Superintendent’s Councils.” “enough” in my efforts to serve others. Regardless, I’m In fact, the progress is too much to list. educators with the top-rated and most closely aligned In addition to the items listed above, we also always thankful each morning with the opportunity to We’ve made it a priority to provide safe, healthy learning materials in the state. We also trained around increased our graduation rate by 1.6% and our try again and keep pushing forward on this mission. I and modern schools. Not only have we hired a Director 85 content leader fellows to provide district-wide district-wide mastery rate by 1%. I’m proud of what hope each of you realize the differences you can make of School Security for our district and school resource professional development around our new curriculum. we’ve accomplished in a short amount of time and in the lives of our youth through your roles in their lives officers for all high schools, but we earned a nearly $3 We’ve made it a priority to prioritize access, equity look forward to where our journey will take us this – whether that’s being a parent, educator or community million grant to better serve the mental health needs of and opportunity. More families will have the choice to school year. We exist to provide our students with the member. As we embark on a new school year, I’m asking students and families. keep their children in their neighborhood elementary education they deserve to succeed in life and make our everyone to invest time like never before in our children We’ve made it a priority to hire, grow and keep school through the 8th grade because of the nine new world a better place. That’s an ambitious goal. It’ll be and seek excellence in your service. the best teachers. Thanks to the citizens of Jefferson K-8 schools opening this school year. We secured nearly achieved by many daily victories...by everyone making Helping people – and more specifically helping Parish overwhelmingly approving a millage increase, $2 million in additional funding for our schools in the the commitment to help others every day. kids – is at the core of what we do every day here in our teachers are receiving their first pay raise in a “Transformation Network,” sending more resources Louisiana’s largest, most dynamic and most complex decade. Through our “Quality from the Start” initiative, towards our kids that need them the most. We’ve also Dr. Cade Brumley is superintendent of the school system. we’ve also decreased the vacancies that were open on developed a comprehensive plan to better serve our Jefferson Parish School System, the largest and most I’m excited to welcome our 50,000 students back the first day of school from 109 two years ago to about a kids and families who speak a native language other diverse district in Louisiana, serving around 50,000 for a great year in our diverse system of learners. I dozen as of this letter. than English. students. Dr. Brumley is a true product of the public hope you had some time to rest and recharge over the We’ve made it a priority to hire, grow and keep We’ve made it a priority to partner with families, school system, educated in Louisiana public schools summer months – it’s game time and our work is too the best leaders. The district established “Operation: community members, school board members, agencies and spending his entire career serving children important to not act with urgency. LEAD” to give us a “bench” of leaders ready to step into and other stakeholders. Our “Adopt-A-School” program and families as a public school employee. Follow Dr. As we look ahead to this year, it’s valuable to reflect the role of principal. Four members of our inaugural launched near the close of last school year and we’ve Brumley on Twitter at @cadebrumley.

JP Schools amends dress code policy to allow shorts year-round principal councils. The superintendent’s councils were created to gather stakeholder input. Students in Jefferson Parish Schools can now Dr. Brumley. “Many parents and kids have asked me Shorts must match the color of the school’s pants, Jefferson Parish Schools is the largest and most wear shorts throughout the entire school year. The about it over the last two years. If a student is more be worn at the appropriate length and may not be diverse public school system in Louisiana and the Jefferson Parish School Board unanimously approved comfortable in shorts, they now have that option.” excessively tight or baggy. Students may not wear bike 98th largest in the nation. The system of 82 schools Jefferson Parish Schools Superintendent Dr. Cade The approval of this policy will allow students at shorts. Families who have questions about the dress serves approximately 50,000 students on both Brumley’s amendment to the dress code policy at its all grade levels to wear knee-length shorts year-round. code policy should contact their school. School contact banks of the Mississippi River. With approximately August 7, 2019 meeting. Previously, only elementary students could wear shorts information can be found at www.jpschools.org. 7,000 employees, JP Schools is one of the largest “This just seems like common sense. We live in throughout the year. Middle and high school students Dr. Brumley reviewed the student dress code employers in Jefferson Parish. Louisiana. It’s hot way more than it is cold.” said were only allowed to wear shorts until October. policy last school year with his student, parent and

Adopt-A-School pairs nearly half of JP Schools with a community partner schools is an action step in the district’s strategic plan, “2024: The Future Our Kids Deserve.” The program is Jefferson Parish Schools launched its Adopt-A- work is too big for us to do alone,” said JP Schools the school where they can make the most impact. one of numerous steps the district is taking to make School program less than two months ago and so far Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley. “People want to Implementing an Adopt-A-School program for good on the commitment to give the community the district has connected nearly half of its schools help us, and this initiative provides the framework for the community to partner with and support individual opportunities to support students and schools. with a community partner. their support in moving our system forward.” JP Schools has matched 38 schools with local The district has created a web page, jpschools.org/ businesses and community organizations as part of adoptaschool, where the community can learn more the new program that partners local organizations about the program and submit an application. From Jefferson Parish Library presents “College with public schools in Jefferson Parish. In all, JP donating time, money or other resources, there are Schools is looking to match 77 schools. a number of ways organizations can benefit students. Night at the Library” the admission representatives represent are “As the state’s largest school system, this The district is strategically partnering applicants with University of New Orleans, Louisiana State University “College Night at the Library,” an opportunity for in Baton Rouge, Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, students to visit with admissions representatives from Loyola University in New Orleans, Northwestern State local colleges and universities, will occur from 6:30 University in Natchitoches, Tulane University in New p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 19, 2019, at Orleans, University of Louisiana in Lafayette, Xavier

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The promoters announced the lineup and the Several other Hispanic Heritage month Kenner Baleada Fest fest features performances from Honduras XSilver festivities and presentations are taking place all over Star, local performance by Rumba Buena band, 4U the greater New Orleans and River Region area. Most By Rafael E. Saddy band, La Tran-K band and DJ Duke Banegas. of the organizers extend an invitation to everyone to The underappreciated baleada is one of join in the festivities and family events by offering Annually Americans American countries of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras’ unique, famous and traditional foods. free admission. For more information call 464-4619. observe “National Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Mexico, Chile The baleada and its many variants is one of the Hispanic Heritage” and Belize celebrate their independence days on most popular and affordable foods associated with Community announcements month, a 30-day period September 16, September 18 and September 21 the country. It is perceived as a national dish so it Sept.15 – Kenner Baleada Fest at Kenner beginning on September 15 and ending October 15, by respectively. Columbus Day, or Día de la Raza, which is fitting to dedicate a day to celebrating baleada in Heritage Park. For information call 850-766-4602. celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of is October 12, falls within this 30-day period. the city of Kenner, which has the largest Honduran Sept. 28 – Gala Music presents Zacarias American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, In commemoration of the Hispanic Heritage community in the metro area. Ferreira in concert at the Pontchartrain Convention Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. month, the Gala Music Foundation and Sabores De This tasty dish became prevalent in the late and Civic Center 4545 Williams Boulevard in Kenner. The observation started in 1968 as “Hispanic Mi H (Honduras), in collaboration with sponsors and nineteenth century, with an indigenous and Spanish For information call 850-766-4602. Heritage” week under President Lyndon Johnson vendors will present the 2nd annual Kenner Baleada culinary influence, and is believed to have originated Oct 5 and 6 – Cervantes Foundation presents and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in Fest. This annual event will be held on Sunday, from the north coast of Honduras. There is no need the multi-day festival Que Pasa Fest at Lafraniere 1988. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988. September 15, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. at to go to Honduras to taste it as the dish is offered Park. For information call 615-9070 or visit www. The day of September 15 is significant because the Kenner Heritage Park located at 303 Williams at many Honduran restaurants in the metro New quepasafest.com. it is the anniversary of independence for the Latin Boulevard. Orleans area and at many restaurants in our own city Kenner Hispanic Resource Center – Located at of Kenner. 4312 Florida Avenue, offers various programs as well The baleada sencilla or “simple” baleada as access to information and referrals for all sorts of usually costs only $2.50 and is always served warm. issues. For information call 469-2570. Kelly Hand Just one baleada will make a dazzling breakfast. It Hablemos Claro – Kenner TV (Cox Cable REALTOR® consists of a huge, fat, fluffy, platter-sized folded channel 76 or U-verse channel 99) Hispanic TV DRE# 0995690399 flour tortilla that contains a thick spread of mashed programs air every day at 8:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 5:00 refried red beans native from Central and South p.m. and 9:00 p.m. For more information and m 504.453.0531 America, a crumbling of salty white cheese and program schedule, go to www.kenner.la.us and o 504.908.7653 tangy cream/crema that tastes more like sour cream click on the Kenner TV logo or go to the Kenner TV e [email protected] or Mexican cream. A whole variety of ingredients Facebook/YouTube page. such as eggs, avocados, sausage, chicken, pork and I leave you with this thought. “The greatness of HomeSmart Realty South carne asada or grilled steak can be added for a small a culture can be found in its festivals.” 145 W. Harrison Avenue, Suite B charge. Although this traditional Honduran meal New Orleans, Louisiana 70124 gets eaten any time of the day, it’s during breakfast Rafael E. Saddy is Kenner’s Cultural Diversity Each brokerage independently owned and operated. that baleada is enjoyed the most, especially with a Coordinator, public relations officer for the Latin cup of Honduras Mayan’s coffee and a side of sweet American Civic Association of Louisiana (LACAL) I MAKE caramelized plantains. and serves on the governing board of directors of REAL ESTATE The Baleada Fest is open to the public. No Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner. Email Saddy at Easy . Correspondence should be REALTY SOUTH coolers, backpacks, duffle bags or thermoses allowed, [email protected] FOR YOU! and no outside food or drinks can be brought in. sent to P.O. Box 640284, Kenner, LA 70064-0284.

Airport from page 1 May 2019 Vacation Express began seasonal twice weekly Map of new Louis Armstrong New Orleans service to Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ) – another International Airport’s new North Terminal and new destination from MSY. future use of existing airport facility. Spirit Airlines began seasonal service to Philadelphia, PA (PHL) four times per week and daily service to Raleigh, NC (RDU). Southwest Airlines remains the airport’s largest airline representing nearly 35 percent of the market share while Spirit is the fastest-growing airline at MSY. Spirit began service from New Orleans in 2013 with one daily flight, and now, with four new flights launched in 2019, and one more to begin in October (Nashville), they will serve a total of 21 nonstop destinations. “We are proud to see the airport continue to break records year after year,” said New Orleans Aviation Board Chair, Judge Michael Bagneris. “With New Orleans being one of the fastest-growing airports in the country, we are working hard to ensure that we also deliver a quality experience to passengers and foster economic growth moving forward.” “As of May, the airport has already welcomed 200,000 more passengers than this same time last year,” said Kevin Dolliole, director of aviation for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. “This is a great sign for the New Orleans region, and as the region continues to show such great progress, the airport will make the case to airlines for even more flights so we can connect our community to the world and bring new visitors to New Orleans.” KENNER STR  SEPTEMBER 2019 21 Entertainment

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display after Black’s performance has concluded at approximately 9:30 p.m. Schneider is set to hit the stage at 5:15 p.m., High Valley at 6:15 p.m. and Black will close out the festival with his performance beginning at 7:45 p.m. Freedom Fest is being staged by Visit Kenner and the non-profit group Friends of Rivertown, with support from Jefferson Parish council members Dominick Impastato, Paul Johnston, Mark Spears and Ricky Templet, along with the Treasure Chest H H H John Schneider H H H SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 Casino and a host of very generous sponsors. Most items are permitted into the festival. H H H High Valley H H H ropes, cords, tape, etc. to reserve space; video and 3:30 p.m. Gates open Not allowed are outside food and drink; ice chests audio recording equipment; promotional items; 4:30 p.m. Jenna Hunts or coolers of any size; pets; personal transport boards, go-peds, etc.; bicycles; inserting stakes, unauthorized vending or solicitation, weapons, 5:15 p.m. John Schneider devices such as skateboards, Segways, hover poles, or any other objects into the ground, or use of 6:15 p.m. High Valley 7:45 p.m. Clint Black We Shop For You! 9:00 p.m. Fireworks illicit drugs, and other contraband; personal tents, HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE shade canopies or other shelters/shacks, sport Homeowners insurance provides brellas, etc.; beach or pole style umbrellas over 63” coverage for your home and personal and drones due to FAA regulations. Reserving tarp belongings. Liability coverage is another space larger than 6’ x 8’ is strictly prohibited. critical component. There is limited parking available at the Pontchartrain Center for a fee of $5. Single Family Homes Condominiums For additional information go to Rental Properties Much More H H H Jenna Hunts H H H www.KennerFreedomFest.com. 467-0800 Community PROUDLY 3409 Williams Blvd. SINCE 1987 REPRESENTING www.guffeyinsurance.net JP Schools hosts family information nights for Gey_0516.indd 1 4/23/16 7:26 PM 24-hour electricAl service upcoming advanced study academies 2020-2021 7 Days application period information will be made available at jpschools. A org/asa. For more information, contact the ASA Week bELLCO ELECTRiC Jefferson Parish families can apply for some of admissions office at 349-7792 or julia.johns@jppss. Residential • Commercial the top performing public schools in the state starting k12.la.us. September 23, 2019. That’s when the 2020-2021 JP Schools ASAs are designed to expose the most FREE ESTIMATES application window opens for the Jefferson Parish highly capable students to a challenging, rigorous REPLACE FIRE HAZARD FUSE Schools Advanced Study Academies. The district will and accelerated curriculum. The academies focus BOXES WITH CIRCUIT BREAKERS accept applications until October 22, 2019 at noon. on high-potential students who are successful in Families interested in learning more about the gaining admission through the ASA admissions SAVE 20% ON INSURANCE ASAs are invited to attend one of the admissions process. Successful candidates are challenged We install information nights. The first session will be on with opportunities in abstract thinking, problem- over Automatic Standby 30 Years September 16, 2019, at Bonnabel Magnet Academy solving and the use of higher-order thinking skills. GENERATORS experience High located at 2801 Bruin Drive in Kenner. The Our academies employ a school-wide enrichment 455-2355 second session will be on September 19 at the JP model and use project-based, hands-on instructional L i c e n s # 2 8 6 1 3 No Job Too Small - We Do all! Schools Administration Building located at 501 techniques. Students are highly engaged through METAiRiE KENNER N.O. AREA L A Manhattan Boulevard in Harvey. Each session will last differentiated instruction and are working at least LICENSEDLICENSED •¥ BONDEDBONDED ¥ • INSURED INSURED OWNEROWNER RONNIERONNIE BELLACIBELLACI from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. one grade level ahead of other students in their age Applications and additional admissions group and grade placement.

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Gwen Kelley, a librarian who specializes in Sept. 25 - Cemetery records genealogy and local history, will lead a series of 10 Oct. 2 - Fold3 and researching military records seminars focusing on family research seminars this Oct. 9 - Immigration records fall at the Jefferson Parish East Bank Regional Library Oct. 16 - FamilySearch.Org located at 4747 West Napoleon Avenue in Metairie. Oct. 23 - Ancestry.Com Each event is free of charge and is open to the Oct. 30 - Genealogy and Facebook public. Registration is not required. Each seminar Nov. 6 - Genealogy and Google begins at 1:30 p.m. and is held on consecutive For more information regarding this event, Wednesdays. contact Chris Smith, manager of adult programming Schedule for the library, at 889-8143 or [email protected]. Sept. 4 - Census records la.us. Sept. 11 - Vital records Sept. 18 - Newspapers and obituaries KENNER STR  SEPTEMBER 2019 23

Discovery School Our faculty are experts in their field and our parents from page 1 give many volunteer hours to the school each year.”

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faculty and families,” said Glaser. “More than 96 said Glaser. “We are honored that the community 2321 West Esplanade percent of our students from last year are returning and school board want Discovery to replicate and P PO-BOYS r between to Kenner Discovery this year. More than 94 percent are supportive of our growth.” ne of our faculty from last year is returning this year. of Ken Power & Williams Family owned and operated since 1975 M-Th 11-7:30 Fri 11-8:30 stacked, with a diameter of less than two feet and cut Sat 11-8 Recycling to lengths no longer than four feet. Tree trunks must be from page 1 www.parranspoboys.com cut into pieces not exceeding 75 pounds.

jugs. Only clear plastic is accepted. Any colored plastics Leaves, grass clippings and other yard waste must Parrans 1/8_0316.indd 1 2/27/16 9:30 AM items are not accepted. Note that many laundry be containerized, preferably in plastic bags and not detergent jugs, for example, are made of colored plastic. weigh more than 75 pounds. Any yard service or tree Orthopedic All cardboard or paperboard items such as cereal removal performed by a contractor should be removed boxes are accepted, except for pizza boxes. Paper by the contractor. Center for plates and drinking cups with a wax coating, such as Yard waste placed curbside outside of those from fast food restaurants, and wax paper are not specifications will not be collected by Ramelli and will Sports accepted. be considered a code violation. Ramelli is not required Aluminum cans and aluminum and tin items can to pick up any construction materials put curbside by Medicine be recycled, as well as newspapers, magazines, catalogs a contractor or because of a demolition wherein such and similar items. work would require a permit. Any fence demolition or THOMAS R. CHARLES P. WILLIAM F. LUIS M. Glass products are not accepted. Other items not new construction requires a city permit. Permits are LYONS MD MURPHY MD SHERMAN JR. MD ESPINOZA MD accepted for recycling include galvanized metal, car handled by the Kenner Department of Inspections and bumpers, lawn furniture and ferrous metal such as car Code Enforcement. Call 468-4062 for information on motors or car parts. acquiring city permits. Hablamos Español www.nolasportsmedicine.com Recycling is accepted on the second day of For more information on garbage collection, Kenner resident’s weekly garbage pickup. call Ramelli Waste at 482-2040 or your Kenner Sports Injuries There are specific guidelines for yard waste Councilmember. Kenner Council office numbers can Shoulder and Knee Conditions 943-5777 889-2663 Minimally Invasive Arthroscopy pickup by Ramelli Waste in the city of Kenner. be found at www.kenner.la.us. Physical Therapy 7030 Canal Boulevard 4921 Airline Drive Large tree limbs and wood waste must be neatly Come watch your football at Community Stepbrothers. Nobody does it West Bank Regional Library hosts six-part better than us! OPEN 11 am - 4 am series on the history of Jefferson Parish 71 West apoleon e Metairie 88-8 We are the place Come early on Sunday to watch LSU & Beer bucket specials, great for our Bloody Mary Carolyn Kolb, PhD, a local historian and Oct. 9, 2019 – Part Five Saints games food & special giveaways Specials & pregame shows on so you history professor, will lead a six-part series titled Twentieth Century Life: Family Life, Politics, on our 19 TVs. throughout the season. DJ “The History of Jefferson Parish,” beginning on Politicians and Sports before, during & after the can make sure your Not a bad seat Fantasy Team lineup game. NFL Ticket. WIFI. Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at the West in the house. is the best it can be. Bank Regional Library located at 2781 Manhattan Oct. 16, 2019 – Part Six Boulevard in Harvey. Jefferson Parish in the Recent Past and Today: First Saints regular season game - Mon., Sept. 9 First LSU game - Sat., Aug. 31 • First NFL regular season game - Thurs., Sept. 5 These presentations are free of charge and Parks, Artists, Writers and Government open to the public. There is no registration. WE HAVE YOU COVERED THURSDAY-MONDAY FOR FOOTBALL. Carolyn Kolb’s column in New Orleans NOBODY DOES FOOTBALL BETTER THAN STEPBROTHERS! The events occur on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. magazine is titled “Chronicles of Recent History.” Her book, “New Orleans Memories: One Writer’s Sept. 11, 2019 – Part One City,” began as a series of those columns. Kolb Landscaping & Design, Jefferson Parish – From Prehistoric Times to the teaches at Tulane’s School of Professional Louisiana Purchase and Parish Formation Advancement, has written several guidebooks Lawn Cutting, Mulching, Spruce Ups, 1 S to the city and holds a doctoral degree in Urban Shrub Trimming, Fertilizing, Seasonal Sept. 18, 2019 – Part Two Studies/Urban History from the University of New Jefferson Parish Up to 1875 Orleans. Kolb was once a reporter for The New Color, Lighting, Fountains, Irrigation Orleans Times-Picayune and served as director of Sept. 25, 2019 – Part Three the New Orleans Jazz Museum. Kolb is a native of Systems, Fountains, Grading, Kenner, Gretna, Crevasses, Agriculture, the WPA – New Orleans. Gates, Pavers and more! World War II For more information regarding this presentation, contact Chris Smith, manager of Oct. 2, 2019 – Part Four adult programming for the library, at 889-8143 or FREE ESTIMATES Suburbanization, the 1950s – Politics, Expansion [email protected]. Residential • Commercial and Industry

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